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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1909

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2

Zeppelin III Struggles With Winds En Route to Berlin

Berlin Aug 3 The dirigible Zeppelin III bound from Friedrichshafen to Berlin faced strong headwinds after departing Nuremberg and was blown off course. It may not reach Tegel until tomorrow unless conditions calm. Emperor William, here with a large entourage, voiced disappointment at the weather delaying plans. Count Zeppelin poised for a triumphal entry.

Berlin Friedrichshafen Emperor William Nuremburg Tegel William Prince Bismarck Versailles William I Count Zeppelin

State Attorneys Meet for First Convention in East

Dignified lawyers and chief legal officers from about 20 states gather in Buffalo New York for the annual convention of the Association of Attorneys-general. The meeting marks the association’s first eastern U S gathering with two days of sessions. Governor Hughes was slated to speak on enforcing state laws but had conflicts. Attorney General S W Clark of South Dakota says the group aims to aid enforcement by mutual help and to propose amendments when current laws prove inadequate.

Buffarlo N. Y Association of Attorneys-general United States Gov Hghes S. W. Clark South Dakota

Holden Defeats Farber in Cincinnati Tennis Match

Holden of Cincinnati defeated Farber of Columbus in a championship match on Friday. Smithers of St Louis overcame an earlier challenge and Holden will face Indiana’s top player Trask and Orme in the doubles championship.

Holden Cincinnati Smithers Louis Farber Columbus Indiana Trask and Orme

English Swimmer Abandons Channel Crossing

Dover England Aug 2 Jabez Wolffe quits the English Channel attempt after eight hours and 13 miles covered from Dover Edward Weaton of Liverpool starts at dawn aiming for the French coast as another channel hopeful enters the water.

Dover England Jabez Wolffe Orqges France Edward Weaton Liverpool

Grape-Nuts with cream touted for lasting vitality

The article promotes a breakfast of GRAPE-NUTS with cream to supply quick absorbed energy for brain nerves and muscles. It advises eating slowly to feel sustained vitality through noon and mentions reading The Road to Wellville.

Narwhal Submarine Sets Surface Speed Record Run

The Narwhal submarine torpedo boat built for the navy at Fore River Quincy Massachusetts returned to Provincetown after a 300 mile non stop surface run. It averaged 12.14 knots per hour during a 25 hour voyage setting a world record for submarines on surface runs.

Newport R. IL Navy Fore River Quincy Margs Provincetown

Street Car Men May Remain at Work in Chicago

Chicago Aug 28 Both sides in the wage dispute between street car employees and company officials met again in the office of Walter L Fisher traction attorney to discuss a compromise proposition regarded as the most satisfactory yet suggested. Presidents Mitten and Roach approved of the plan and agreed to study it in conference.

Chicago Walter L. Fisher Mitten Roach

Gossip Forces Pastor to Leave Church in Indiana

Friends of Rev. George Jost of Rochester say parishioner gossip drove him to wander. He has been missing since August 10. A popular subscription is being used to hire detectives on the case.

Five Miners Die As Cage Plummets In Welsh Mine

Cardiff report says at the Naval coal mine in Pennycraig a cage fell 400 feet trapping 27 miners. Five were killed and 12 injured, some fatally, with relief parties rushing to assist the wounded.

Cardiff Wales Naval Pennycraig

Vaughn a Sensation in Louisville Baseball Rally

Louisville fans buzz as Moriarity and Vaughn power the Red squad. Vaughn pitcher's duel vs Columbus with seven strikeouts, three hits allowed, four hits at plate including a triple, and two stolen bases in a dominant display.

Louisville Moriarity Vaughn Louisville Bugs Mrnday Columbus

Church Services and Socials Across City

Tomorrow many Presbyterian and Methodist congregations hold 11 oclock sermons. Wabash College president Dr. Mackintosh preaches at Fourth Presbyterian. Rev. Day preaches at First Presbyterian. Rev. McClure at Second Presbyterian. Sixth Christian hosts lawn social. Cauble discusses The Moslem and His Religion. Ballard speaks at Hall Place Epworth League event. Brown preaches at Meridian Street M E with no evening service. Hillside Christian outdoor service final of the season features Harker quintet. Traub Memorial hosts sermons by Rev. Barker from Wales and Christian Endeavor. St Paul M E notes Seed Growing Secretly and Parable of the Mustard Seed with Mrs Ward singing. First Baptist hosts Rev. Loy and Rev. Chapman evangelistic work. Blaine Avenue M B Church Folk's Day with Rev. Ake and former pastor Grimes. Edwin Ray M E at Woodlawn and Laurel lists services and Epworth League. Meridian Street M E Sunday features Consecration with no evening service.

Traub Memorial Church B. G. Barker Merthyn Tydfil Wales Christian Endeavor Society Charles JL. Harper St. Paul M. EH Arthur L. Ward Daniel 5.Oy Winona Lake Ind J. Wilbur Chapman First Baptist Church Frederick IX. Taylor Edwin Ray M Woodlawn Avenue Laurel Street Epworth League Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church Elijah P. Brown

Elbert Shirk Tipton Banker Arrested in Chicago

Elbert W. Shirk, banker and president of Tipton Ind First National, was arrested at the Calumet club on a charge of misapplying 24262 dollars from the Tipton bank. He waived examination before a US commissioner and posted 26000 bail for federal court in Indianapolis in November.

Chicago Elbert W. Shirk Calumet Club First National Bank of Tipton Ind Shirk Shir United States Foote Indianapolis

Lynch Reports in 1911 Baseball Trade

East Liverpool Ohio August 2 1911 business manager Sam Marquis of the Newcastle baseball club says pitcher Lynch of Covington Kentucky sold to the Cincinnati league team will not report to the Reds until next season.

Lynch East Liverpool Sam Marquis Newcastle Covington Reds

Cas Carets Dominate World Market As Top Digestive Remedy

Millions rely on Cas Carets after years of use as the leading bowel and liver medicine. The product sells over a million boxes monthly worldwide, touted as the best treatment for bowel and liver issues. A single box lasts a week with daily doses, and users are urged to try Cas Carets to see results.

Girl Killed in Auto in Fairmount Park

Philadelphia August 28. During a joy ride in Fairmount park Miss Ethel Condon of Baltimore was killed. Three men in the machine at the time escaped without serious injury.

Philadelphia Fairmont Park Ethel Condon Baltimore

Poisoned Candy Sent to Rival in Springfield Case

John R. Dunn is jailed in Findlay Ohio after allegedly mailing poisoned candy to rival Fred O. Proctor in Springfield Ohio on August 4. A rabbit killed instantly, proving the confection carried strychnine. Chief of Police Crawford filed the charge.

Sheriff destroys first court-ordered roulette wheel in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Indiana August 28 Sheriff A M Reichelderfer destroyed the first court ordered gaming prop in the city a roulette wheel seized in a raid on Gierhart Swift s business four weeks earlier when five men were apprehended for using a buzzer to operate the gaming device.

Fort Wayne Ind A. M. Reichelderfer Gierhart & Swift

Barn Destroyed by Incendiary Blaze at Bellefontaine

A barn behind Dr. Kincaid’s residence at 1006 Bellefontaine street burned at 3 am Saturday. Investigators say arson caused the fire as no other source is possible. Loss estimated at $150.

Dr. Kincaid Bellefontaine Street

Mass departure at Pressed Steel Car plant

In Pittsburg on August 28 one hundred fifty more imported workers quit the Pressed Steel Car company plant. Indications show the exodus will continue as workers cite abuse by company agents. Government investigators resume at 10 a m with expected testimony to show violations of federal law.

Pittsburg Pressed Steel Car Company

Man Fires Rifle as Thieves Stray from Hen House

In Darlington Indiana William Martz of Sugar Creek township awoke to dogs barking at midnight. He armed himself with a rifle and fired toward running footsteps but caused no harm. Thieves fled in a car. no fowls were reported missing.

Darlington Ind William Martz Sugar Creek Township

Cure Specialist Offers Free Trial and Consultations

An advertisement proclaims a cure specialist with 26 years of experience for chronic and private diseases. It lists treatments for nervous debility, go, syphilis, skin issues, and female complaints, plus a nebulizer therapy for catarrh and lung conditions. Office hours and locations are provided.

Delaware and Ohio Streets Delaware

Brooklyn Girl Dies Instantly in Auto Smash

Florence Burns a Brooklyn girl formerly accused and acquitted of murder, died in an automobile wreck at Pine Beach Virginia while returning to Norfolk with a party. The car plunged into a ditch. her neck was broken.

New York Florence Burns Brooklyn Walter Brooks Pine Beach Norfolk

Amateur baseball slate teems with city matchups

The Y. M. S. Juniors meet the Arrows at Riverside No. 2 tomorrow at 3 30 with all players due by 2 p m The Indianapolis Senators face Columbus with Howard or Prather on the mound James B Watkins of Marion organizes Watkins s Owls The Tigers double header with Indianoles at Mapleton diamond and Nenpariels at Riverside No 3 The Mikado team seeks games with fast independent clubs in city or state The Nonpariels want a park permit game call Woodrus 1667 and ask for John Crone The Tossettis meet Boys Club at Garfield park at 3 30 p m McMann to pitch The Tossettis claim city amateur championship Address Harry McBride 724 E Ohio St

Arrows Riverside Diamond Indianapolis Senators Columbus Howard Prather James B. Watkins Marion Ind Watkins Owls Tigers Indianoles Mapleton Diamond Nenpariels Riverside No. 3 Mikado Brooklyn Mikados George Oburn Indianapolis Star W. K. Stewart Woodrus 1667 John Crone Leo Hahn Crone Tossettis Garfield Park McMann Harry McBride Ohio Street

Mutiny Among Grecian Garrison Forces Cabinet Resigns

Six companies of the local garrison mutinied leaving their barracks and marching to the suburbs. They cite dissatisfaction with the ministry and army conditions. Premier Rhallis resigns as King George tasks Mavromichaelis to form a new ministry.

Athens Rhallis George M. Mavromichaelis

Yearlings to Sale From Wheatcroft Stables

Thirty two thoroughbred yearlings owned by Irving H. Wheatcroft of the St. James stud and stable were shipped from Spring Station to Sheepshead Bay for sale next Friday. The consignment departed Lexington early this morning after loading into two freight cars.

Lexington Irving H. Wheatcroft St. James Stud St. James Stable Spring Station Sheepshead Bay

Crosby To Albany Proposal Shifts Kokomo Outfielder

LaPorte Indiana Aug 28 Announcement states Crosby an outfielder from the Kokomo club will move to the Albany New York team for next season. He is highlighted as a key addition for Albany in the upcoming campaign.

Crosby Albany Laporte Ind Kokomo N. Y

Monster suffrage demonstration slated in Boston

A monster woman suffrage demonstration, the largest yet in New England, is set for next Thursday with Boston Common as the central gathering point.

Boston New England Boston Common

Lineup for Game Against Lawrence at Ft Benjamin Harrison

The Tenth Infantry band will play Lawrence at Ft Benjamin Harrison on Sunday. Lineup includes Hughes If Kolthoff Rogers Thomson Jackson Alger Mueller Young Barker with Barker pitching.

Tenth Infantry Lawrence Ft. Benjamin Harrison Hughes Kolthoff Rogers Thomson Jackson Alger Mueller Young Barker

Two Men Struck by Falling Oil Well Case in Monroe Township

While removing the casing from an oil well in Monroe township Petersburg Indiana six feet of casing fell trapping and killing William Shafer instantly while injuring William Coleman who suffered a broken left arm the incident occurred August 2.

Petersburg Ind Monroe Township William Shafer William Coleman

Police and Fire Notes Speak To City Readers

A city desk report covers diverse items from police and fire stations. An inquiry about Glenn Ethel at a summer resort leads nowhere and a cryptic message about a death date for George Washington is passed to Sergi Crane. Humane Inspector Shine notes hot days stress horses while Fireman Miles Fitzgerald loses a $1 billfold near his Defoss Street home and offers a reward. Ben Wheat of the fire department spends his birthday on payroll duties and transit of relatives while juggling a justice court trial.

Seret Schwab Glenn Ethel George Washington Sergi Crane Miles Fitzgerald Defoss Street Fitzgerald Ben Wheat Fire Department Ben Justice of the Peace

Recital by a Boy Charles Finley Teaster

A boy of four feet five inches, Charles Finley Teaster, will give a piano recital at his aunt’s home, 220 North Arsenal Avenue, Monday August 30 at 8 15 p m. The program includes Mozart Ave Maria Bach Gounod On the Lake Williams Medley American Airs Polish Dance Morceau Galou Dupote Diable and other pieces.

Charles Finley Teaster Arsenal Avenue Jungman Wiliams Seeveess Engle “Morceau Ludovie

Mahoney sues bookmaker in Louisville court

William Mahoney files suit in the Circuit court against Ed Alvey to recover 8473 dollars he alleges he lost gambling with Alvey over the past five years. The petition claims losses occurred in vetting gambling and wagering with some payments in cash and some by checks that were honored.

Louisville Wiliam Mahoney Ed Alvey Alvey Mahoney

Dick Egan Shines for Cincinnati in 24-Carat NL Season

In Cincinnati fans hail Dick Egan the whirlwind second baseman as a premier NL asset. He hits over .300 and has nearly flawless defense with only one error in his last 31 games. Egan previously played for Harrisburg in the Tri-State league with Manager Griffith vowing no release at $310,000.

Cincinnati Dick Egan Egan Harrisburg Griffith

Curry Takes Racers to Indianapolis from Lexington

Curry left Lexington for Indianapolis with three three year olds Billy Burke Shawbey and Dorothea. Mike Bowerman sent Ed Monahan a green gelding by Boreal and John Splan sent May Earl both noted performers in the shipment.

Lexington Stoaks Curry Indianapolis Billy Burke Shawbey Dorothea Mike Bowerman Ed Monahan Boreal John Splan May Earl

Wawa Meaning Prompted By Historic Ad

A terse inquiry asks about the meaning of WAWA and offers a booklet from A. G. P. A Cook son of the Grand Trunk Railway System at 135 Adams Street Chicago. The ad promises an illustrated brochure describing a new hotel sharing the same name.

W. §. Cookson Grand Trunk Railway System Adams Street Chicago Ani

Confidence Builds Growth and Savings Opportunity

Confidence in the public sustains the company’s growth and a savings account helps individuals save. Additions may be made anytime and funds are available on demand. A home for savings emphasizes capital and surplus figures, inviting readers to start saving today.

Pitched Kusel Signed by Cubs Scout in Saginaw

Saginaw Michigan August report states Kusel leading Mobile Baseball pitcher has been signed by Larry Sutton scout for the Brooklyn National League team. Kusel will finish the season with Mobile.

Saginaw. Mich Pitchen Kusel Mobile Larry Sutton Rbrookium Wheat

Tremendous Drop in Drug Prices at Haag Stores

A report notes Haag drug stores cut prices by buying direct from manufacturers and importing goods. Customers from city and suburbs fill shelves with 74 cent medicines, three for 43 cents, cigars three for 10 cents, and cigars at 1.58 per box. Stores offer a wide line of wines and cordials at reduced rates with factory guarantees on syringes and hot water bottles. Haag locations listed at 113 North Pennsylvania, 9 South Nineveh near Washington, and 802 Massachusetts Avenue near College Avenue.

Drug Trust Haag Pennsylvania Street Grand Opera House Ninols Street Washington Massachusetts Avenue College Avenue

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Broad Ripple Bathing Beach Broad Ripple American National Bank Indiana Carriage Co Indiana Carriage Company Zeppelin Holden Meets Wellville DYERS Walter Ehlers National Association Dyers and Cleaners Ehiers Main Business College Delaware Street Church Services J. C. Day Irvington First ‘Presbyterian Church George L. Mackintosh Wabash College Fourth Presbyterian Church A. D. McClure D. D Wilmington N. C Second Presbyterian Church Sixth Christian Church Calvin Fletcher School C. W. Cauble Frank O. Ballard Hallace M. E Hall Place Epworth Meridian Street M. E Hillside Christian Church Harker Blaine Avenue M. BR Joseph Ake Samuel Grimes Zionsville, Ind Elbert Shirk Milos Hennery Pettis Dry Goods Co Erypteks Terics Amber DR. Wechsler Castor Plackburn Phayrsit Roya Tenic Polce Hyland Humane John Shine Sues Bookmaker Curry The Teachers College of Indianapolis State Board of Education Eliza A. Blaker William N. Jackson Julius Keller Maryland St Indiana Trust CO CUBS Pennsylvania Vincennes
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