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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
3
Menlo E. Moore of Vincennes Indiana asserts he would shoot again to protect his home after being acquitted of murder of millionaire Charles E. Gibson. He notes no regret and plans to move to Chicago while continuing his five Indiana theaters as his wife recovers from the ordeal.
Father Michael W. Lyons, who led St. Simons parish in Washington, Ind., since Sunday, requested removal by the bishop but was declined and will remain in Washington for life. A parish purse of 180 dollars was raised for him.
The Sisters of St Francis in Lafayette Indiana marked their golden jubilee with a Tuesday night banquet for Bishop Herman J. Alerding at St Elizabeth hospital the order's mother house in America located in Lafayette.
Professor C J Kiracuffe testified Catherine Barger was of sound mind and planned to leave her estate to the Hartsville UC B church and college The suit by Adam Lortz and others to break the will was expected to last two weeks and cost 5000 dollars
Special to The Sun James Smith and Jesse Holderbaugh chased a hog near slaughter when both reached for the pig. Smith, holding a butcher knife, nearly severed Holderbaughs hand as the blade flashed during the struggle.
Hubbard Boner aged 70 a prominent old settler died suddenly from heart trouble while riding in his buggy in Booneville Indiana on Wednesday authorities reported.
Special to The Sun Rushville Indiana December 21 Let Berkley Tuesday let his hand near a rip saw. The indiscretion cost him two fingers.
An advertisement touts D-M-F as a universal cure for rheumatism gout lumbago and neuralgia claiming rapid results and no harmful ingredients. It cites testimonials from John C Briar and Rev J Rogers and lists multiple Indianapolis and Chicago druggists and stores distributing the product at $1 per bottle with purchase options and a money back guarantee.
Gordon Scott, stylish and sharp, attempted to steal two neck laces from a downtown jeweler. He arranged delivery to the Plaza hotel but failed when detectives confronted him as he left with a suitcase. Scott claims to be a Cripple Creek mining stock salesman.
Testimony centers on Clark & Co alleged as founder of the insurance outfit and stock transfers to Col Thayer of Greenfield. Attorneys claim Clark profited from stock sales while Thayer defends the deal as a lawful merger potential with the Federal Union Surety. Sen Hendee linked as agent in stock transfers.
In Rushville Indiana Andrew M Noah travels from Waubeck Iowa to Shelbyville for a Christmas reunion with his brother John J Noah after twenty two years. Andrew reveals a wrist fracture from youth and pleads for recognition while John, initially skeptical, embraces him amid the playful scene at a meat market counter.
Washington December 20 President Taft forms a new cabinet the Fourth Estate to include newspaper correspondents. The group will meet Tuesdays at 4 30 pm in the cabinet room to advise the president while covering politics post office appointments and other matters.
In Huntington Indiana on a December night a masked intruder in a light coat and slouch hat spoke softly to a watchdog and faced homeowner Mrs. Kiefer who with a revolver ordered him out. The burglar fled east at high speed after the brief encounter.
Four bids for painting and decorating Tomlinson hall were rejected by the board of works as none fell below 2000 dollars. Furniture bids for the new offices were opened and reviewed, with samples displayed for board inspection.
In Kokomo Indiana on December 21 Mrs Susan Manship an 80 year old widow from near Russiaville requested the best casket from Undertaker Hawkins and bought it She cited heart trouble and said she wishes all arrangements made though she feels sure she may live many years yet
Dr. Hurty argues early health education in schools to prevent future illnesses from childhood habits. He cites the common all day sucker as causing dental misalignment, improper mastication, and digestive problems later in life, comparing its harm to benzoate of soda.
Crowds gather to see the new city hall as Mayor Shank hosts a program featuring the Indianapolis Military Band and numerous addresses by governors and ex-mayors. The event spotlights art glass lighting, band concerts, and a salary ordinance for mayoral secretary L. K. Babcock.
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island traveled to Roosevelt hospital to undergo an operation for twisted ligaments in his right arm after being knocked down by a taxicab weeks earlier. He also suffered shock from his automobile collapse en route to the Providence station. Winthrop A. Aldrich, his son, accompanied him.
The oyster market is being cornered with about 95 percent of Bluepoint beds controlled by a single trust. A company started modestly years ago now holds 30,000 underwater acres along the eastern coast and continues expansion. The monopoly enforces a uniform price across all oyster grades.
Rural carrier Lewis Cline tames his Dobbin after a cold wagon stop. The horse breaks into a runaway at a turn, but halts beside the next box waiting for Cline to give the signal to move on.
In Baltimore on December 21, George Bell aged 17 was fined $1.70 by Justice Llewellyn for throwing a snowball at a woman. The case noted the snowball in question was the one causing the dispute.
Governor Marshall approved the bond of Edward Fogarty, the newly elected warden of the state prison, in the sum of 50000 dollars. He will assume duties immediately.
Rich Hill Missouri December 21 1910 It has been demonstrated again the bedtick bank is not to be relied upon Home of Sam Townes at Deepwater was entered and 400 dollars in cash taken from its hiding place between the bedding The money represented the savings of several years
Washington dispatch reports a series of violent tremors captured by the Georgetown seismograph from 12:01 to 1:02 a m on Wednesday. Observers say the disturbances’ cause and distance from Washington could not be determined, and they speculate a vast Pacific bed cataclysm may have occurred.
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