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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
Milwaukee mayor David S. Rose opened an anti prohibition drive in the east with a public address at Elk Rink in New Bedford Massachusetts. He argued prohibition increases temperance hypocrisy harms revenues limits employment and destroys personal liberty.
Mrs. Clara Laughlin on Wid N AGAbaina street yelled when a burglar forced entry at 9 o'clock Thursday night. He fled through a window into the arena where she sat, after which the intruder escaped, leaving fear and no injuries reported.
Three men were washed overboard and drowned when the British schooner Mizpah went over the bars onto the inner beach between peaked hill bars and Racer Point near Highland Light Massachusetts on December 3.
Southern ministers press for recognition of Farra da or elimination of Zelaya while US tensions rise. Castrillo reports $4,000,000 in banknotes printed in New York for Zelaya. Vicksburg moves on Corinto as Marines poised. Nicaragua split under Zelaya Estrada and Trias amid talks of European powers to safeguard peace. Zelaya plots escape with funds in New York and Paris, potential successor Madriz named.
An extract from Careell's Journal portrays a tense domestic scene as a father threatens punishment for a boy’s playing at pitch and cass. The incorrigible boy bargains for longer discipline, insisting on two hours or nothing, while the father bristles with anger and resolve.
Mamie Morgan, eight years old, was found dead in her cell at the Indiana woman’s prison on Thursday. She was serving a term for vagrancy, with no known friends or relatives. Attendants discovered her after checking the dishes. Coroner Blackwell suspects epilepsy as the cause of death.
Smith Craft aged nine died at his home on 726 Indiana Avenue where he had lived half a century. Born in Richmond Indiana he never left the state. A blacksmith by trade he worked until several years ago and was a charter member of California Street Methodist church. Survived by two daughters the funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The Prest-O-Lite company acquires a site and building from Georgianna Ellis on Alabama Street near Henry Street for 12500. The purchase prompts construction of a new building to accommodate growing business.
Yesterday featured three services at Tuxedo M E Church with HM converts in total and 20 accessions for the day. The evangelist Rev H B Roller preached strong tender sermons and will speak again at 7 30 p m tonight.
An advertising piece extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for flatulence and indigestion caused by fermentation. It touts their ability to neutralize gas forming foods, improve digestion, and benefit both sick and well individuals. A free trial package is advertised from F A Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
An old notice explains skin ailments may signal inherited blood disease or eczema. It advises visiting H J Huder or a Weber Drug Co for 50 cents worth of possum to test relief, then suggests sending for free mail samples from Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twenty fifth Street New York to cure small eczema or clear complexion overnight and remove pimples in 24 hours.
Washington dispatch notes opening of congress near and Taft's blue penciled message. The Sherman anti trust act is seen as the central issue with amendments debated and possible Supreme Court guidance from the Standard Oil appeal expected early January. High stakes for corporations and railroads as intractable provisions face judicial limits.
London reports a terrific gale in the British Isles and surrounding waters. Debris lines shores and pier damage is noted at St Leonards while other coastal points suffer similar havoc. Land damage appears substantial and expected losses may be heavy as communication with the north is cut.
Clifton lodge No. 4 of the Knights of Pythias was instituted at North Indianapolis on Thursday night. The officers sworn in include Chancellor commander L Montgomery, vice-chancellor Harry Shipman, master of records George F. Coulter, inner guard Robert Power, outer guard Frank Lamkin, and others. Ranks were conferred by Excelsior Lodge No. 9 with Merrill B. E. Wilson, Harry Wade, and A. A. Womac assisting.
Mayor-elect Lewis Staude faces wrath for backing campaign pledges and Shank earns praise for fidelity. Ad script club promises a dinner by Mr. Shank to be held Monday Dec 6 at 6 0 at his home 15th street. The club emails cheerfully announce the forthcoming feast.
Elmer Roesener a 17 year old Manual Training high student at 10% Tligh street is seriously ill at home after a wrestling injury. He sprained his back and underwent an operation to relieve an abscess formed from the injury. The boy is the son of Elmer Roesener.
The annual bazaar and chicken dinner of the Central Avenue Reformed Church will be held today from 5 to 8 pm at Twenty-first and Central avenue. The bazaar will be open all day with dining hall and booths decorated with wistaria and vines. Aprons, household needs and home made cookery will be sold. no admission fee.
The case to be heard before Judge McMaster Friday afternoon involves James Rutherford, disbarred Monday, seeking a new trial on claims that testimony was improperly admitted.
Advertises a laxative product Bromo Quinine with a bold claim to cure a cold in one day. Promises signature authenticity by Be. W. Grove and markets the item as used worldwide. Details emphasize rapid relief and universal usage.
Mrs Bridget Cosgrove widow of Patrick Cosgrove died in her home on McCurts Street after a long life in the South Side where she spoke with neighbors for 30 years. She was mother of William Cosgrove, recently appointed to a treasury post by Jack Fishback. Surviving sons include Thomas and Joseph Cosgrove.
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