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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

2

Woman Shot on Milwaukee Avenue by Employer in Jarring Killing

Miss Rega Kawalez, 22, cashier at a Chicago restaurant, was shot and killed by her former employer Thomas Kotones on a crowded street at Milwaukee and N Ashland today. Kotones then attempted suicide by shooting himself but survived. Kawalez had previously refused Kotones’s marriage proposals and was on her way to work.

Chicago Rega Kavalez Augusta Street Thomas K. Kotones Kotones Miss Kawalez

Flat Rock Knights to Hold Big Picnic in Rock Indiana

Flat Rock Indiana August 12 The Knights of Pythias lodge of Flat Rock plans a two day picnic with Friday and Saturday events. Eva B. Roebuck of Wabash will give the main address on ladies and children's day. Grand Vice-chancellor A. M. Brown speaks Saturday. A morning ball game is scheduled each day.

Flat. Rock Ind Knights of Pythias Lodge Flat Rock Eva B. Roebuck Wabash

Police and Fire Station Updates and Melon Feasts

Policemen and motorcyclists at the Speedway enjoy vacation duty and melon feasts at the police headquarters barn. Chief Coots has a painted office with steel cuting, while Mefford and Horn repaint police and fire boxes respectively. William Kennedy returns to duty after a stairway fall injury at Indiana avenue and Illinois street. The police baseball team held a practice game Wednesday.

William Kennedy The Chemical Company Indiana Avenue Illinois Street

Wet spell promised for drouth relief in Atlantic states

The Weather Bureau issued bullets stating current barometric conditions suggest showers will ease drought from Virginia to Maryland and into Pennsylvania and New York by week end, with more general rain expected by mid next week.

Washington, D. C United States Weather Bureau Atlantic States Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania New York

Attell Knocks Out Regan in Fourth Round

Monte Attell dominated the Oakland bout last night in San Francisco, thudding Jimmy Regan to a fourth round stoppage after taking control early and keeping Regan on the ropes.

Regan San Francisco Monte Attell Oakland Jimmy Regan Attell

Wizard of Wiseland at Park of Wiseland Delights Audiences

A three day Isle of Wiseland spectacle unfolds in Act II of The Wizard of Wiseland. Scenic designer Edward Siedle shapes outlandish moving props from a Metropolitan Opera background for 80 minutes of fantastic sights and talking flora and fauna amid a champagne river and ice cream rain.

Wiseland Isle of America Edward Siedle Metropolitan Opera House New York

Fete for Salvation Army Farm Nets Profits Despite Rain

A Wednesday lawn fete near the fresh air farm raised more than $2 for Salvation Army efforts aiding 30 poor and sick mothers and children with a week’s outing. Organizers included Lewis Gas3 and the Darling couple, with Mrs Stewart and others assisting. Rain reduced profits from an estimated $50. Contributions may be sent to Maj. Escott in the Baldwin block. Public religious services are planned next Sunday at the farm.

Salvation Army Fresh Air Farm Lewis Gas3 Darling Stewart Edwards Rodahaugh Tose Maj. Escott Baldwin Block

Trigkery Results: Loss of Four Medical Licenses

Dr John H Seneff of French Lick Springs loses medical license for selling prescriptions for liquor. Dr Willis Farrow Dr Lee M Barney and Dr B J Kowenstrot of Fort Wayne have licenses revoked for defrauding the public. Dr N B Aspinwahl of Plymouth ordered to correct records and cease deceiving the people.

John H. Seneff French Lick Springs Indiana Willis Farrow Lee M. Barney B. J. Kowenstrot Fort Wayne N. B. Aspinwahl Plymouth State Board

Local Life Notes Through Rushville and Beyond

Local society notes list Mrs Alpheus P Walker and daughter returning to Rushville. Visitors include Miss Lucile Campbell of Crawfordsville with Miss Louise Loomis on College avenue and Miss Minnie Lysaght en route to Newpoint and Peru. Families travel to Crickett Lake, Mich and Atlantic City. others in Chicago and Zionsville. A garden party honors Miss Beulah Rockafellow of Moores Hill and a shower for Miss Adelena Ida Crozier precedes a fall wedding. A surprise birthday gathering for Miss Catherine Blackwell features a long list of local guests and friends from Tipton and nearby towns.

Lucile Campbell Crawfordsville Louise Loomis College Avenue George H. Miller Beulah Rockafellow Moores Hill Ind Catherine Blackwell

Beulah Poynter Returns to Park for Lena Rivers

Beulah Poynter, famed actress, brings Lena Rivers to the Park theater for three days starting August 26. The production features the same strong supporting company and elaborate scenic effects, with daily matinees expected and record crowds likely.

Beulah Poynter Lena Rivers Miss Poynter Park Theater Ter Lena

Speedway Entries Set for Indianapolis Races

At Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 29 2021 the entry list closes with 58 machines. Nominated cars include Marion Maemon National Stoddard-Dayton Peerless Chalmers-Detroit Buick Benz Fiat Christie Chadwick Lozier Knox Apperson Jackson and Welle. Practice qualifiers on site include Dennison Knox Oldfield National Christie Miller Stoddard Stutz Marion Hansen Marmon Seymour Apperson Hearne Bengal Chadwick Lytle and Aitken National.

Marion Maemon National Stoddard-Dayton Peerless Chalmers-Detroit Buick Benz Fiat Christie Chadwick Lozier Knox Apperson Jackson Welle Denison Oldfield Miller Stoddard Stutz Hansen Stillman Marmon Seymour Hearne Bengal Lytle Aitken

Margin Takes Morton House Purse in 2 16 Trot

Margin won the Morton House purse for 2 16 trotters at Grand Rapids where the first heat set a new track trot record 2 08 4. Miss Florida ran second in all heats and Abytrass\' driver Hazy Clark was suspended for holding back in the first heat. The Monk won the 2 18 trot after five heats as rain kept the track heavy and drivers Rathbun Whitney and Wilson were fined for not driving to win.

Grand Rapids Mich Morten House Miss Florida Whits Abytrass Hazy Clark Monk Billy W Rathbun, Whitney Wilson Captain White Aloyfrays Axtara Morton House Margin Rosemary Chimes the Monk Bernolga

Brooklyn Cancels Kling Deal Amid Staffing Shuffle

In Hannibal Missouri on August 12 a tumultuous exchange shows Brooklyn scrapping the Johnny Kling management bid. President Ebbitts reports sticking with Lumley and offers to Murphy six players plus cash while rejecting a Rochester catcher and other terms.

Hannibal Johnny Gling Brookup Ebbitts C. Webb Murphy Lumley Murphy Cattergon Dunn Pastorius Eustus Woul George Bell Catcher Erwin Rochester Kling

Grand Rapids Moves Home Games to Newark for Season

Grand Rapids Central league club will play remaining home games at Newark Ohio due to injunctions leaving Grand Rapids without a park. The franchise is retained by Co F Brotherton and the city will return to the league in 1910.

Grand Rapids South Bend Ind Mich Newark Carson Co.f. Brotherton

Girl Fatally Hurt in Automobile Wreck Near Poughkeepsie

Miss Margaret Lynch of Poughkeepsie is believed dying from injuries after an auto joy ride with Charles D Rogers of Brooklyn. Rogers, recently bailed on speeding charges, invited Lynch to ride. their car struck a bill board at the city line, tearing 40 feet of the billboard. Rogers was fined the limit $100.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y Margaret Lynch Charles D. Rog Brooklyn Rogers Miss Lynch

Greene County Stockman Grows Champion Porker

Jasonville Indiana August 12 John Es kew owns the largest hog in Greene county likely in Indiana. The two year old hog weighs 726 pounds nearly six feet long and stands three and a half feet high. It will appear at the stock fair exhibition here the last of the month.

Jasonville Ind John Eskew Greene County Indiana

How Twins Work Trick Hits Out West

The piece describes twins Jack and Mike who train together and mirror each other closely. Mike directs workouts, diet, and routines while Jack follows without question, highlighting a dynamic of matched performance and control as they pursue work and stardom.

Dies in Ambulance at Gate of City Hospital

Virgil M. Morris aged 49 died Wednesday night in the city dispensary ambulance as it reached the gate of City hospital. He lived at 435% S Capitol Revenue with his wife and one son. He had been in ill health for some time and gave up work three months ago. The ambulance surgeon Dr Kaine said his lungs were affected.

Gate OF Hospital Morris S. Capitol Kaine

Pearl sale nets $360 in Vincennes deal

Washington Indiana August 12 report John Davidson of Montgomery found a pearl while flaking in the east fork of White river and sold it to a Vincennes dealer for 360 dollars in a local transaction detailing the value and location of the find.

Washington, Ind East Fork White River John Davidson Montgomery Vincennes

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