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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1910

Page

3

Praying for death by electrocution in Battle Creek

Battle Creek Michigan December 16 Waiting for replies to appeals sent to governors of New York Illinois New Jersey and West Virginia requesting death by electrocution. Representative Thomas McKinsey a local blind singer and former pastor gained national fame for the request He says he may take his own life if not granted He is believed insane by his family although a two physician panel found him of sound mind and fully equipped mentally despite extreme nervousness.

Battle Creek Mich New York Ilinois New Jersey West Virginia Thomas McKinsey McKinsey

Sister in Kokomo Behind Store Counter

In Kokomo Indiana a blind woman Miss Emma McKinsey stands behind a West Jackson street store counter. She is the sister of Thomas McKinsey of Battie Creek Michigan the blind man who has petitioned governors of four states to grant him death in the electric chair.

West Jackson Street Emma McKinsey Thomas McKinsey Battie Creek Mich

What's Your Health Worth Cascarrets Ad Claim

An advertisement claims sickness stems from mistreating nature and promotes CASCARETS as a superior remedy. It asserts the product cleanses bowels and liver, urges daily use, and promises rapid morning improvement. It prices a week’s supply at 31 dollars and touts widespread sales and availability in druggists.

Nature

City Births List From Eng lish Avenue To Vinton Street

City statistics show numerous births and ages with a long list of newborns and parents across many streets including Timothy and Minnie Falvey 1120 English avenue a boy and George and Helen Zink 1208 Wright street a boy. The births are accompanied by a mortality section noting cases such as Ovie Brock age 1 month acute pernicious anemia and Ruth Darbro age 28 internal hemorrhage among other patient records.

Timothy and Minnie Falvey English Avenue Charles and Anna Wurtz Pennsylvania Street George and Helen Zink Wright Street Ringgold Street Willian and Wilma Bartholomew Capitol Avenue Otto and Marie Gloger New Jersey James and Sarah Taber Bradbury Street Henry and Julia Strub McCarty Street John and Antonio Pletic Warnum Avenue Lewis and Ida Reehl Nineteenth Street Klsworth Sarah DeWitt Marion Avenue Charles Funny Yields River Avenue Bay Boy Nina Guthrie Bellefontaine Street Lille Shirley Applegate Street Ama Miller Wheota Street Aaron and Anna Gyorgy Washington Street Tony Maria Merdzejeski Haugh Street Alexander and Lilian Taggart Austin Georgina Terrell Park Avenue Anna Owens Dense Street Gir Nelson Glendola Svendsen Kansas Street Russell and Mary Allen Kenwood Avenue Hoy Ovie Brock Tibbs Avenue Albert R. Langer Hoyt Avenue Ruth Darbro Arbor Avenue Tlrviet M. Carter Alvord Street Herbert Johnson North Alabama Street Olive N. Fidger St. Vincent’s Hospital William J. Starlin Vinton Street Dennie Hession City H Hospital Nettie M. Milner South State Street

Notable Names in Unclear Pairings Among A B C Figures

A listing of several individuals including Kates S Biggate and Helen J Hub bard, William 8 Zorface and Myrtle Perkins, Samuel lL King and Emma Evans, Frank Epstein and Rose Melcer. Read as a potential social or wedding notices collection with multiple pairs and names.

Kates S. Biggate Helen J. Hubbard William 8. Zorface Myrtle Perkins Samuel Ll. King Emma &. Evans Frank Epstein Rose Melcer

Repairs and buildings listed for multiple addresses

A sequence of repair and construction entries items include Charles S. Lewis at 922 North Davidson street and 918-20 North Davidson street with repairs totaling 100 dollars, J P Mason at Southeastern avenue and Shelby street with a one story frame project costing 1000 dollars, Bauder at 387 West Fourteenth street a one story business building priced at 1500 dollars, M EB Phelan at 1016-18 Nelson street repairs 200 dollars, George Sensler at 414 West Maryland street a concrete block office cost 400 dollars, J P Herrin at Ohio between Oriental and Arsenal streets a two story frame project 4300 dollars, Edward Krause at 225 Arsenal avenue Perth 200 dollars and Tr McConder at Howard and Blain Pini addition 200 dollars.

Charles S. Lewis North Davidson Street North Davidson Street J. P. Mason Southeastern Avenue Shelby Street Bauder West Fourteenth Street M. EB. Phelan Nelson Street George Sensler Maryland Street J. P. Herrin Ohio Oriental Arsenal Streets Edward Krause Arsenal Avenue Perth Tr. McConder Howard and Blain Pini

No Relief Seen From English Votes Turmoil in London

London dispatch notes that economic relief hinges on King George creating liberal peers to control the Lords. Asquith’s demand is expected to be refused, leaving the next Parliament with roughly the same balance as before. Conservatives seek immediate dissolution while Liberals push for Lords reform to alter outcomes. Leaders warn business conditions face continued strain with no respite ahead.

London England George Asquith House of Lords

Swell salt or overcoat tailored at low price

J. Singer & Son at 48 W. Washington St offers custom salt or overcoat services for 11.75 dollars, a substantial saving over competing shops asking 25 dollars for the same service. The advert highlights measured fit and value at the noted address.

J. Singer & Son Washington St

Trainmen deny partiality in speakership influence

Fred Feick of Garrett spoke for Indiana organized trainmen at a Washington hearing on the full train crew bill. A court hearing was postponed to April or May. Indiana law requiring full crews passed in 1907. Trainmen vow to enforce it and back strengthening the railroad commission. They deny involvement in Adar opposition reports and back Veneman. Maj. G V Menzies of Mount Vernon supported Veneman and prospected Evansville interests.

Organized Adar Plymouth

Solicitor Held on Fraud Charge in Subscriptions Scam

Vaughn Morgan formerly of West Virginia and Cincinnati now held at the police station cellhouse was arrested Friday by Detectives De Rossette and Allery on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Morgan acted as a magazine agent collecting subscriptions at a reduced rate. publishers notified authorities prompting his arrest.

Vaughn Morgan West Virginia Cincinnati East Market Street de Rossette Allery Morgan

License Refusal Sparks License Vote Split Among Commissioners

Commissioners Von Hake and Kervan Friday refused Dennis Donovan of 302 South New Jersey Street a liquor license while Commissioner William Roberts supported granting the license, revealing a split in city leadership over the permit.

von Hake Kervan Dennis Donovan New Jersey Street William Roberts

Home Cure for Men’s Ailments Promised by Elixir

A dubious remedy described as a guaranteed restoration for men suffering nervous exhaustion and weak vitality. The recipe calls for compounded fluids, syrups, and tinctures mixed at home, claiming no opiates or habit forming drugs while avoiding professional fees and public scrutiny. The item emphasizes discretion and self treatment.

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