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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
2
Edward H. Harriman faces a grave operation within three days if his condition does not improve. A consultation of eminent physicians will decide at his Arden home on Saturday whether the operation proceeds or is postponed.
The National Baseball Commission will meet in Chicago for its annual session to open the drafts. It may consider enlarging the commission from three to seven members and adding minor league representatives, with other changes urged by several big league magnates. President Heydler will assume the duties of the late H C Pulliam on the commission at the meeting.
In South Bend Indiana on August 26 Clara Clark eleven months old died instantly when a horse driven by Mrs Emma Clark ran away and the surrey overturned. Margaret Appel and Mrs Flossie Appel were badly bruised.
Mrs. Paul Phelps of Columbus returns home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George Vondersaar. Bloomington couple Mr and Mrs W Clark Walden and Cincinnati’s Charles B Walden visit sister Mrs Frank Beadle. Miss Eleanor Mansfield to return to Louisville. Dr and Mrs H M Woollen and Russell T Byers back from Canada. Miss Florence Kittle in Nebraska. Arthur Jordan and wife travel to Boston. William Carter and wife at Asbury Park. Coffin couple to reside permanently in Hood River Oregon. Mrs Jerome Herff hosts Peru visitor Mrs J L Head. Miss Pestel Irene Lewis and Emil Lichtenman to marry Sept 1. Emma J Schell and William J Brink wed in St Philip Nette church. will live at 3712 3B Washington. Emma Knuth and Eolwerd Schwartz wed in St Peter’s German Lutheran. to live in Portland Oregon.
George Hing a lineman at 526 Chadwick Street fell from a pole at Bryan Avenue and Forty third Street Wednesday and sustained serious injuries including a fractured skull and broken right arm. He works for the Indianapolis Heat and Light Co and was taken to St Vincent's Hospital.
Leslie Keever a six fe et five inch tall man wanted at Modoc Indiana for a series of robberies was arrested in Muncie yesterday authorities said Keever was captured after a city-wide manhunt and faces extradition to Modoc to answer to charges.
The Strauss & Co clothing house in Indianapolis opened its Stroke of Nine sale with the largest crowd seen in front of the store. Doors opened in bursts as bargain hunters flooded in, prices cut to $2.50 for suits and $5 for ten suits. The event featured Stein-Bloch suits and promised half price on any garment.
Charles Stegman a salesman for Domb Bros National Skirt Co was arrested Wednesday on forgery charges. The company says he forged its name to a 623 check after obtaining it from W H Block and cashing it. Stegman of 529 N Delaware St denies wrongdoing claiming sign by power of attorney and that his father partly owns the business.
Strang introduces an eight cylinder Buick racing car weighing under 2000 pounds with direct drive and twin carburetors. The Buick team including Louis Chevrolet and the Chevrolet brothers is quartered at Lowell for the Merimac Valley races set for September 6 to 8.
A cryptic note says Jeffries, returning from Rotten Row, will sign a 20 week vaudeville deal with Lannon, fueling doubts about a real bout with Jack Johnson and hinting the Johnson fight bluff is ongoing.
The Saks & Co store opens a clothing sale for three days Thursday Friday and Saturday with steep price cuts. Crowds fill the shop as half price plus further reductions move merchandise including garments hats underwear and footwear. The retailer aims to boost sales and reinforce its bargain reputation.
Dr. Buehler City Sanitarian says city water is safe but central and southern areas should boil well water. Typhoid cases are linked to well water and contaminated food. seepage from vaults endangers shallow wells. many avoid drinking water in July August and September.
Jack Johnson started light road work and bag punching at Cockrell's quarters across the bay in San Francisco in preparation for his bout with Al Kaufman. He sparred lightly, rose early, and trained with Bob Armstrong guiding drills as Kaufman prepares to arrive from Boyes Springs to Colma road grounds on Monday.
Bloomington Ind August wedding. Nathan Scotten ranch owner of siaaiton Colorado and Miss Anna Kilpatrick of Bloomington were married yesterday evening at the bride's home.
Postmaster Bryson asks the Postmaster General to authorize adding ten carriers to the Indianapolis postal staff due to rising business. The request highlights growth in mail volume and service needs.
Soldiers day at the state fair and souvenir badges are planned. Nathan Kimball will be given to the veterans by the G A R.
Henry G. McKenzie an undertaker at 18 N Ritter Ave Irvington shot himself in the temple Wednesday night after arranging a burial with a casket and trimmings. The coroner's deputy said business reverses reportedly prompted the act. he left a note asking vaulting and embalming by Samuel L Potter and a wife and seven year old daughter. He lived at 5411 E Washington St.
Frank Harris a 45 year old Pennsylvania railroad car inspector was thrown about 20 feet down an embankment while attempting to board a fast freight at Belmont avenue at 7 am. He suffered severe injuries including the loss of three fingers and flesh torn from his back while cinders ground into wounds. Dr Kane treated him at the scene before he was taken to St Vincent's hospital. Harris says he slipped and lost his hold. He resides at 3516 W Washington street.
President Taft remains secluded for official business with Gov. Clark of Alaska arriving for a Monday conference. Nelson Aldrich will brief Taft on the New York monetary meeting and a proposed Central Bank plan. Taft also learns golf links at Taft Texas are finished and plays at Myopia with his son Robert.
Mrs. Charles Van Veler of Jonesboro was injured when a fish hook hanging on a line near her doorway pierced her hand. A doctor removed the hook and though the wound remained painful experts expect no serious consequences.
Clothier reaches the finals of the national tennis tourney in Newport and will clash with M. McLoughlin, Pacific coast bay champion, for the championship.
A collection of brief portraits and anecdotes from Indianapolis police and fire teams. Entries mention Harles Miller, Chief Coots, Chief Metzger, Ed Samuels, detectives Gerber Ulery and Duncan, Turnkey Al Mathey, Bud Rice the Silent Man, Desk Sergeant Schwab, and Sergeant Corrigan in Denver with dog postcards.
In Liverpool Aug the starvation edict prompted authorities to release four suffragettes jailed for window smashing at a political meeting. The women refused to eat, stating they would die for the cause, and physicians warned their condition was serious.
Hammond Indiana AUGUST news item reports telegrapher John A. Hurley, a renowned expert, fatally injured while attempting to board a train last night.
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