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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
2
In Evansville Indiana a mother left her infant in a nightshirt while she shopped. Patrolman Bully Fuchs found the child nearly frozen and wrapped it in his coat. He returned the baby to the scene and lectured the mother before taking the child to a firehouse. A doctor said no serious harm was expected.
Garrett M. Walrod of the American Society of Equity was fined 25 dollars and costs by Judge Pritchard in criminal court Tuesday afternoon after being tried on a charge of libeling James A. Everitt. The case stems from a two year old disagreement within the society. Walrod said he would seek a new trial.
An article explains metabolism and digestion decline with age and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a superior substitute for missing gastric juices. It claims the tablets aid digestion after meals, improve nutrition, and help prevent aging symptoms. A sample package offer is made by the F A Stuart Company in Marshall, Michigan.
Ernest L. Lewis and sister Miss Clara Lewis plan travel to India and visit Japan while in Europe. Mrs. George La Salle returns to St. Louis. Miss Emily Taggart to return from Minneapolis. Hadleys of Grand Rapids visit Indianapolis. Nellie Hedrick visits friends in Chicago. Taggarts host Dec 25 Propylaeum reception for Emily and Thomas Jr. Noble brothers travel to Kentucky. Tanner party attend Gordon B. Tanner wedding in Springfield Tennessee. E W Haywood hosts Belle Lord from Sherman Texas. Holliday couple introduce daughter Mary at Propylaeum. Eleanor Lord visits Miss McGibney with Nora Taggart. guests include Ethel Dean and Grace McCarthy. King Avenue M. E. church Ladies' Aid to be entertained by Mrs. Stout and Mrs. Shafer. husbands invited.
Irvington residents protest the fast Pennsylvania Railroad trains that killed Prof. Chamberlain. They consider forming a vigilance committee, filing warrants, and seek elevated tracks or footbridges with gates to prevent future deaths. Coroner Blackwell will investigate to determine speed and assign blame.
Miss Henrietta Vaders, a renowned actress, signs with Forepaugh Stock to perform at the Majestic. She leaves the Woodward company in Kansas City seeking Sunday-free Indianapolis work and has led roles in Two Orphans and Monte Cristo with James ONeill. James Hayden reports for rehearsals and will star in A Night Off next week.
New York's Jack Denning knocked out Kid Locke in a fast six round windup at the Douglas Athletic Club last night. Denning prevailed in a closely fought fight through the limit.
In Nicaragua Bluefields tensions rise as Telaya forces skirt Rama and converge on Bluefields. Gen Estrada's rebels rush troops while U S moves to block Nicaraguan ports. Battle near Rama grows as Fornos Diaz leaves illness to lead. Government losses exceed 100.
Mayor Bookwalter says he will veto the city council action raising police and fire salaries, arguing the tax burden is improper though he supports living wages for underpaid workers. He notes the plan adds about 60,000 dollars yearly and fears a tax impact. council likely to override.
A cold wave spurred multiple fire runs as furnaces and stoves sparked blazes. First at Mrs. Marshall home 2504 N Capitol Ave, then Hoosier Stogie Co at 218 New Jersey St caused about 150 dollars in damage. Additional flue fires affected John Buck’s shoe store 13542 Reisner St, Mrs. George Sloan residence 640 N Meridian St, and the Chicago Hotel at Indiana Ave and New York St.
Night Corner Policeman John M. Bates was knocked down and run over while attempting to halt a team driven by Ross Wyatt for Bird Transfer company. The horses frightened by Pennsylvania and Washington streets dashed west, slipping on the wet road. Wyatt escaped injury. Bates sustained hip injuries.
Henry E. Agar, former Indiana legislator, financier and mill owner, is sentenced to two to 14 years in state prison by Judge Clements after denying a new trial. He was linked to a $7 575 embezzlement from Central Trust and Savings of Evansville and was found after a mysterious disappearance. Agar may appeal.
An old advertisement touts a worldwide cold and headache remedy named Laxative Bromo Quinine. It urges readers to look for a signature marked W. Grove and to send a two-cent payment for the product.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills praised as the best remedy for headache relief in homes of John Bush and Joseph Frankowick. Claims include quick relief without stomach upset and no after effects. Sold by druggists. money back guarantee if first package fails.
Indications point to a Beveridge favored state committee with J Wood Wilson as front runner for chair. Old guard backs off while disputes rumble over secretary of state and district central committee seats amid hopes for party unity ahead of the next Indiana election.
In the Sixth district a run is declined. Congressman W. Barnard will pick a district chairman. Beveridge supporters have his protest. Lake county eyes the state committee secretaryship with Percy Parry of the Lake County Times mentioned as a candidate.
Muncie Indiana December report says Ball Brothers, fruit jar makers, bought the Root Glass Works in Terre Haute for 250000 dollars and recently acquired the Greenfield fruit jar and bottle works for 1000000 dollars. The firm already produced about three quarters of all fruit jars worldwide and may seek total control of the world supply.
Henry Conners was shot in a hunting accident on the Wabash near Lafayette Indiana. A rowboat scene ended when bystanders mistook his cap for a duck and the shotgun blast hit him on the head.
Goshen Indiana enjoys an era of prosperity as 1,262 workers are reported on the pay rolls across manufactories including infant factories. A new industry begins next month with a payroll of 35 and talks to establish another plant promise more jobs, while about 150 people work for utilities and many more in trades and professions. Boosting Goshen helps the city and its industries.
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