War veteran fights for life after city street shooting
William H. Andrews, Civil War veteran, was shot by two assailants at Missouri and Market streets Saturday night and is in critical condition at City hospital. Doctors reported his condition remained unstable with gradual gains but poor rest, and Andrews remains in danger.
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William H. Andrews
Wil'iim Junar
Henry Stevens
Missouri
Market Streets
City Hospital
Andrews
Man With Two Wives Tries Gas Suicide in Des Moines
Deming a St. Louis traveling man attempted to end his life by gas at the Summit hotel in Des Moines. He used the name W. L. Curtis in the hotel registry and noted his real name Peter C. Deming. He claimed two marriages, writing to a second wife in St. Louis that this was the only reparation he could make. he is expected to recover.
Old Garments Needed for Children by Aid Society
Town aid society calls for donations of old children suitable garments. People may call 6752 or Main 38 to confer a favor. Mrs M. Ammerman is president and J. O. McUne is pastor.
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Aid Society
M. Ammerman
J. O. McUne
Grape Nuts Rebuilds Strength Says Mass Lady
A Massachusetts woman credits Grape-Nuts with ending a years-long nervous breakdown and indigestion after trying many remedies. She says the cereal rebuilt her stamina, revived her nerves, and renewed her health, attributing the recovery to the product alongside a note from Postum Co. about their advertised claim.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Rioters Clash With Police in Street Killing One Child
In Kansas City Missouri a violent riot involving religious fanatics and police left one patrolman dead and a 13 year old girl killed. Over 100 shots were fired as officers faced Sharp known as Elijah TI, and his followers. One street preacher Adam Godin was fatally wounded and several others injured before the group fled to a houseboat on the Missouri river.
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Kansas City
Albert O. Dalbow
Lola Pratt
John Sharp
Adam God
Michiel Mullane
Patrick Clark
Harry E. Stege
George M. Holt
Holt
Sharp
Louis Pratt
Pratt
Charles Dalbow
Dalbow
Adam Godin
Missouri
James Sharp
Elijah TI
Murder at 514 W Henry Street Sparks Police Rush
A man allegedly split his wife's head with an ax at 514 West Henry Street. Police rushed the scene after a telephone tip to city headquarters. Detectives and bicycle officers chased leads, learning the attack occurred last Wednesday and awaiting the suspect George Beckman’s return for statement.
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W. Henry Street
Mullin
Stewart
Lieut
Manning
Askin
Duncan
Henry Street
George Beckman
Beckman
Professor Napoleon Charity Benefit Draws Large Crowds
Amateur actors presented Professor Napoleon as a charity show in Indianapolis. Four thousand tickets sold in advance for three performances, with many turned away at two shows. Profits benefit the Indianapolis Orphans' Asylum, expected to receive a sizable sum. Several youths starred in major roles, and G. A. Smith won praise for his role as Sambo with a bouquet awarded Tuesday night.
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Professor Napoleon
Indianapolis
Crawfordsville Mitten Factory Announces Resumption of Operations
Crawfordsville Ind Dec 3 The Crawfordsville Mitten and Glove factory will resume operations with over 100 employees after a temporary shutdown. A new electric power plant and several improvements have been completed since the closure.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Young Loughrey Defeats Corbett in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia at the Douglass Athletic Club Young Loughrey defeated Fred Corbett in the windup bout. The Australian lightweight contender won the final clash amid windy conditions and local interest.
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Young Loughrey
Philadelphia
Fred, Corbett
Ce “Tralian
Douglass Athletic Club
Fine Plays May Come to the City at Majestic Theater
Fine plays may arrive in Indianapolis this season as Belasco’s The Warrens of Virginia plays at the Majestic today for a matinee and tonight. Strong crowds could bring additional stars such as David Warfield in The Music Master or A Grand Army Man, and Blanche Bates in The Fighting Hope. George Arliss and Bertha Kalich are also rumored for Majestic engagements later in the season.
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Belasco
Warrens of Virginia
Majestic Theater
Indianapolis
Majestic
David Warfield
Blanche Bates
New York
George Arliss
Fiska
Devil
Metropolis
Bertha Kalich
Cora
Ayres Store Decorations Delight Shoppers at Ayres Co
Shoppers at the L. S. Ayres and Co store enjoy a visually rich holiday display on the main floor with scarlet Christmas bells snow white foliage bright holly festoons and spruce bows. Live coal braziers in the aisles add a warm centerpiece as decorators are praised for their festive triumphs.
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L. S. Ayres & Co
Ayres
Brill 10 Save City Money on the New Ball
Chicago consulting engineer George M. Brill is hired by Indianapolis officials to oversee the building of city hall. He will be paid 12600 dollars and claims he can save the city his salary by preventing leaks. Brill was chosen over J M Ewen due to his prior Indianapolis work.
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BRILL
CITY
George M. Brill
Chicago
Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Mr. Brill
J. M. Ewen
Whitegap Case Heads to Ten Jurors This Afternoon
Rushville Indiana December 9 Attorneys James E Watson and Alfred E Martin argued for the defense in the John Tribby whitecapping case this morning Prosecutor Charles A Hack followed for the state The case will go to the jury this afternoon
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Rushville
Ind
James E. Watson
Alfred E. Martin
John Tribby
Charles A. Hack
Rheumatism tied to dyspepsia study urges stomach focus
Dozens of prominent doctors now argue that overeating animal foods causes excess protein in blood leading to uric acid and rheumatism. Proper digestion is key, with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets promoted as a cure and digestive aid. Forty thousand physicians reportedly use them. 50 cents a box with free trial by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidz
Marshall, Mich
Central Unions Score High in Commercial League Night
The Central Unions of the Commercial posted the top team score of 20 amid a busy evening. Water Company followed with 919, Capital Nationals and Liebern radio reached the 900 club with 901 and 903. Wischmeir led individuals with 222, while Johnson of Central Unions amassed 202 20 and 202. The Water Company extended its lead by beating Kingen twice as Capitals stayed fixed in second after two wins over Taggart. Ijebers fell to Central Unions, Abattoirs took two from Marotts, Browns beat Bailard twice.
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Water Company
Capital Nationals
Liebern Radio
Wischmeir
Johnson
The
Kingen
Capitals
Taggart
I Jebers
Abattoirs
Marotts
Browns
Bailard
Berger Takes Active Charge of Papke Camp
Sam Berger leaves San Francisco for New Orleans to take charge of Billy Papke’s campaign. He will direct Papke’s movements and box daily with Papke. Kaufmann Barry bout moved from December 31 to December 30 to avoid New Year’s Eve clashes. Barry did light work at Southside A C. Tom Jones, former Papke manager, begins Los Angeles business career as Heidelberg Inn manager, with Papke’s popularity as a key asset.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sam Berger
Billy Papke
San Francisco
New Orleans
Berger
Panke
Kewanee
Herger
Billy
Jeffries A. C
Barry
Southside
A. C
Kaufmann
Tom Jones
Jones
Rer
Heidelberg Inn
Hoosiers Named in Roosevelt Nominations List
President Roosevelt sent 1,270 nominations to the senate. Hoosier appointees include Paxton Hibben of Irvington as secretary of legation in Bogota Columbia James F Statesman of Indianapolis as minister to Bolivia Robert E Mansfield of Rushville as consul at St Gall Switzerland Willis J Fowler of Fort Wayne as deputy controller of the currency postmasters William E Shelly Windfall Charles Fremont Hoover Akron Knode D Porter Hagerstown Joseph B E Gordon Versailles Charles B Hillstrom Chesterton Moses Spector East Chicago Phineas O Small Laporte Second Lieutenant Frederick Leroy Martin Coast Artillery John Hale Statesman First Lieutenant Leonard Philip Bell Francis Marion Wella Ocea Franklin Davis Rodney D Smith George B Jones Chauncey Leonard Chase.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Prize fighters used as stokers on Creole ship
New Orleans, December 9. Young Corbett and welterweight Dave Barry were mistaken for stowaways by the Creole’s chief engineer and forced to perform heavy coal-shoveling in the stoke hole for hours. Corbett asked to keep training and the captain urged the stokers to give them the hardest work.
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New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Young Corbett
William H. Rothwell
Dave Barry
Curley’s Selections at Los Angeles Track
A race card lists six events with horses and riders. First race features Ray Elderino Hardly Son Milpitas, second Dr Edkin Serviance Otillo, third W H Curley Royal Ben Hasty Agnes, fourth Restigouche Marx Antony II Dandelion, fifth Duke of Bridgewater St Nario L C Wilding, sixth Sarescina Arimo Bellestrome. Restigouche is flagged as most probable winner.
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Los Angeles
Ray Elderino
Hardly Son
Milpitas
Dr. Edkin
Serviance
Otillo
W. H. Curley
Royal Ben
Hasty Agnes
Restigouche
Marx Antony II
Dandelion
Duke of Bridgewater
St. Nario
L. C. Wilding
Sarescina
Arimo
Bellestrome
De Oro Secures Second Block In World Billiards Match
In St Louis Alfredo DeOro of Cuba defeated Thomas A. Hueston to win the second block 50 to 25 in the three cushion world championship match. DeOro now leads the series with a strong performance anchoring Cuban triumph.
Remington manager ends life amid fears of mental decline
Harlan P. Marshall, 42, state manager for Remington Typewriter, hanged himself Tuesday at his Irvington home on Lowell avenue. Despondent over ill health, he left a note saying he feared losing his mind. A respected businessman, trustee of Irvington M. E. church and Columbia club member, he leaves a widow and two children.
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Harlan P. Marshall
Remington Typewriter Company
Lowell Avenue
Irvington
Marshall
Irvington M. E. Church
Columbia Club
Athletic war may result from attack
New York dated December 9 reports an attack on James F. Sullivan president of the A A U and American commissioner to the recent Olympics. Gustavus Kirby was also attacked. Both men are said to be preparing a bomb to toss into the British athletic camp. The incident is described as risking an international athletic war and damaging British sportsmanship.
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New York
James F. Sullivan
United States
Mr. Sullivan
Gustavus Kirby
British Isles
Comiskey Signs College Pitcher Fred Walker for Sox
December 9 1908 Chicago. The White Sox will have one good right handed pitcher when the 1909 season opens. Fred Walker former University of Chicago baseball and football star has been asked by President Comiskey to name terms. Walker pitched here early in the fall for Rogers Parks.
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Chicago
White Sox
Fred Walker
University of Chicago
Comiskey
Walker
Rogers Parks
Nelson Must Pay Up After Fight Doctor Bill
San Francisco December 3 Dr Benjamin Apple secured judgment for one hundred dollars against Battling Nelson for medical service furnished last June before Nelson's fight with Gans. The physician testified Nelson cursed him and said he would forfeit his $2,500 deposit rather than meet defeat. He asked to be put into good shape and after recovery Nelson allegedly refused to pay.
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San Francisco
Benjamin Apple
Nelson
Gans
Gant Victorious In Billiard Tour Playoff
Gant edged Landis 176 to 147 in the playoff for fourth place in the billiard tour tournament held last night at the Board of Trade billiard parlors.
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Gant
Landis
Board of Trade
Gantt
Driscoll Defeats Griffin In 11th Round Elimination Fight
Jim Driscoll of England stops Charley Griffin of Australia in the eleventh round at the Armory Athletic Club. The bout, planned for twelve rounds, ends with a knockout as Driscoll secures victory in Boston Massachusetts.
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Driscoll
Bostu
Mass
Jim Driscoll
England
Charley Griffin
Australia
Armory Athletic Club
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