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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1907
Page
10
Mrs. George Lane, 35, died after she started a fire with kerosene causing an explosion that destroyed her Noblesville home. She left five children. The incident occurred April 30 as a special report from Noblesville, Indiana.
J S Griswold, long presumed missing, returns to Indianapolis after family reports disappearance. He says he was in Danville and missed the train home. Authorities had no explanation but note no foul play is suspected.
English's presents Mrs Warren's Profession Tuesday night, Wednesday matinee and Wednesday night with Mary Shaw in the lead. Other amusements include Kidnaped for Revenge at Park and Black Patti Troubadours opening Thursday for three days.
A quoted remark attributes ongoing payments to women from the first payment to board alimony and funeral expenses. The line reads You always have to pay when you are dealing with women. The attribution is to Joan Kelly at the Park Theater.
The Park theater closes its three day engagement with the thriller Kidnaped for Revenge a tale of a boy named Prince who is kidnapped and later seeks honest life with help from an Italian girl and Irish neighbors amid daring escapes. Audience favorites include Paul Klotz as a grotesque pawnbroker and Catherine Palmer as a Bowery belle while the staging is praised as well done.
Advance agent says Grace Merritt stars in When Knighthood Was in Flower at the Park theater next week. A curious tale links the term Twenty-three to an ancient Egyptian mission and a derogatory label applied to its members.
Will H Vedder stars as Prince with Edgar Lewis as the villain and Mark Harrison as the banker in a touring stage show praised by the crowd. Cast includes John Kelly the night watchman Eva Myrle as the banker's daughter Katherine Gibson libur glar?s daughter Anna Schaefer the adventuress Sadie Connolly the Irish washerwoman and Anna Johnson Babe. AT THE GAYETY Al Reeves Beauty Show returns with vaude features and wrestling carnival. Manager Shayne reports strong patronage and plans strong next season.
The Empire hosts three wrestling bouts and a first class burlesque show with strong comedy and music. The event promises lively performances with entertaining matches and stage routines. Local theatergoers are invited to attend for an evening of varied entertainment.
A wordy review notes varied acts with Florence Hughes Charles Ahearn Fay Cowl ey Fay and European dancers delivering comic and musical moments. Al Reeves shines on banjo while burlesques A Day in Arizona and Fun in a Sanitarium play to mixed laughter as audiences pack Empire theater for boxing and burlesque nights.
Nema Catto and Marie Revere open with singing and dancing, their acts praised for speed and grace. Joe Barton and brother perform a difficult bicycle routine as the Stewarts gain encores with bells and brass. Mable Carew and Gertie Hayes present A Day at the Races with dramatic recitations, George T. Davis closing with illustrated songs. A fast wrestling tournament follows.
A detailed preview of the Barnum and Bailey circus touring through May 15 notes the fifty fourth annual tour, Europe and Australia trips, a $4 million investment, daily expenses of $7 600, and hundreds of thousands in annual profits. It lists 1 199 employees, 26 languages, diverse faiths, 300 artists, 500+ stock, three giraffes and multiple elephant herds, 15 000 seats, 12 acres of tents, five long train consists, and a daily canvas city that rises and falls within 24 hours.
A testimonial from W H Soule of Portland Maine praises Dr Miles Heart Cure as a heart tonic that strengthens nerves and muscles. He recounts fainting spells and near death, credits two or three bottles with lifelong heart stability, and notes a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Milgo Medical Co. markets the remedy from Kirhart Indiana.
Richard Tyner died at the home of his daughter in Franklin county on April 29. Born in 1831 at Brookville he was a former Fairfield merchant and a Republican delegate to Indiana’s first state convention. He was a nephew of Noah Noble and Senator James Noble and brother of Gen. James N. Tyner, postmaster general under Grant. burial will be at Brookville.
Lexington April 30 William Britton charged with the assassination of Jim Cockrill at Jackson was granted bail by Judge Parker in the sum of 7500. Britton was once sentenced for life and his last trial ended in a hung jury. He is also indicted in Breathitt county for the murder of Dr Cox.
Miss Zelda Johnson identifies a watch found with William and Lulu Burnett at W Eleventh street as her property stolen in a November burglary at 414 N Alabama. police suspect the Burnett home as a fence for a local gang of small thefts. Remainder of items found at the W Eleventh street house unclaimed.
Thomas O'Donohue, wanted for murder, shelled by police and fought across several roofs after holding off 12 officers until he emptied three revolvers. A bullet pierced his lung as he jumped from a coping and was captured. He lies in Harlem hospital expected to die. officers unharmed.
A mob gathered at the Samuel Freedman barn on South Capitol Avenue Monday evening and dared him to exit. Freedman allegedly struck and seriously injured Moses Cohen of 822 Maple Street while speeding. Bicyclists Wilson and Gornish arrested Freedman.
A potential Chicago Pennsylvan ia football matchup for November 9 is in doubt due to conflicting conference rules on player eligibility. Chicago must bench seniors under its three year rule while Pennsylvania may use seniors from other classes. A Columbia decision could allow inter conference play, with Columbia possibly replacing the western foe. Tex Rickard is expected to stage the Gans Nelson bout at Ely Nevada on July 4 or Labor Day with a $40 000 purse and weight terms agreed.
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