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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
4
Holiday excess leads to sickness and discomfort. Cascarets Candy Cathartic offered as a remedy after meals or before bed to prevent or relieve effects of overindulgence. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Chicago or New York based Semple and booklet.
The CG C Bt L railroad department dedicates a new Brightwood building with a Thursday opening. It will feature heroines, music, addresses and refreshments. Ladies attend 2 to 5, men 7 to 9 on Roosevelt aye and Battalion St. A big dedication time is scheduled.
A Washington society Christmas party hosted by Mr and Mrs Thomas F Walsh cost not less than 10000. About 60 guests, led by Miss Alice Roosevet and Maj Charles McCauley, attended a lavish event featuring ornate favors, gowns, uniforms and a grand ball room supper amid festive decorations. In Calaway Nebraska a representative’s home party ended tragically with the sudden death of Mrs Oscar Burnworth from heart disease as gifts were being distributed.
Washington December reports state the court martial of Paul B. McLane of the 1st cavalry was conducted in Manila on charges of embezzling funds. The War Department received the record and it is believed McLane was convicted and sentenced to dismissal. Roosevelt will review the case. Also unclear traces of Miss Fiket Rovelle, heiress to $2,000,000, remain missing in Meridian Mississippi.
Fragmentary society notes describe Mrs H P Wasran hosting a children's party on Friday evening and teas and parties given by various Taggarts and Lexies for Nora Taggart and other young people. A Praterval assurance society card party and box social are mentioned with a venue at Pleraon’s hall and social entertainments in honor of Louisville.
Dispatches from Vienna report Emperor Franz Josef severely injured after a fall on stairs Tuesday. Early notices suggested paralysis or a stroke, but later details indicate a fall while visiting his daughter. By Wednesday he was improved and up at his usual hour.
Col James Mortis Morgan of the International Banking Corporation says the Panama canal project and new government are “all right” after touring the isthmian country. He warns the United States must not withdraw protectorate, or Panama’s 11,000 inhabitants could face a murderous army from Colombia within six days. Morgan praises Panama officials as educated and respectful, contrasting their vision with common South American stereotypes.
In Akron Ohio the engineer of the railroad waved his hand at two women instead of watching the crossing. Ralph Williams of this city was run over and killed near Cuyahoga Falls. Mr Charles Bhoat testified at the inquest, living near the tracks.
Desperate over conscience Fred Kindserom, a bookkeeper and cashier for Fries, Morg a Morris woolen dealers, phoned Henry Ferien to confess embezzlement of 31 hundred since September. Investigators believe the loss may exceed 8 thousand, money spent on reckless living.
Dee W. Princess Rushpell of Rome Georgia drew interest on a block of Georgia state bonds from the state treasury on Tuesday. Checks totaling 160000 were issued for annual interest dating from January 1, 1904, with the principal block to be sent to the princess in Rome.
The column notes a new law on patronage and advertising sharing between publishers and the sant legislature with no provisions for double work and fees. It also reports the Indianapolls Caledonian quaking club naming officers: Balgour president, George Loudon vice president, John D. Gauld treasurer, Morria Henderson financial keeper.
Washington December reports that on retirement of Lt Gen Young and succession by Gen Chaftee the President plans to promote brigadier generals to major generals. Capt Pershing Capt Mills and Col Edwards are named for active duty promotions along with others. Pershing led expeditions in Mindanao building a road and securing good will. Mills heads West Point and Edwards expanded insular affairs.
The will of Alonzo Harvey and restnal Sullivan probate items are noted. Amos W Butler receives his son’s wife Mya. The will names Esther H Horne as daughter with half real estate to wife if alive and to daughter if mother dead.
Eckhart Indiana Deputy 0 President Justus L Brodrick of the defimet national bank has notified the receiver that nature will turn over all his property to satisfy the bank debt. He and his wife will claim no exemption. Their property is valued at more than 50000.
Charles Hage gérty, a respected police officer, was killed early Wednesday by a man he had under arrest. One eyewitness, distant and unable to identify the shooter, was the only immediate witness to the fatal shooting in Alin.
A blaze at Jab Osterstag's store in Ballinger Texas killed three people and a child and injured property worth about 35 dollars. Victims were D. Mebeth his wife and their 5 year old daughter plus Bert West, brother of Mrs. Mebeth. The family resided above the store where the fire began.
Rudolph Zoffmas reports a theft at his hen house next to the last check. He found four hens missing on Wednesday morning and notified the police. Local authorities investigate the suspected poultry theft.
A tank explosion wrecked the Dick's brewery brick brew house in Quingy Mh. Leo Goorres, master, was slightly injured. Property losses estimated around 100,000, with insurance coverage noted.
Four firemen were injured Tuesday night in a crash between an electric car and two hook and ladder trucks. The seriously injured include Abraham Lebemacher Cornelius Betler William J Williamson and Harry Dur tokeg. The incident occurred as emergency units responded to a prior call and details of the collision are being investigated.
Paris newspapers report striking bakers celebrating the arrest of five leaders including the secretary of the labor exchange. The men were taken into custody on charges of famine disturbances.
The first regular meeting of Lieut Ralph Millar camp Army of the Philippines has been rescheduled from Friday to 8 pm next Monday at the Commercial club building. Officers for the Cirat year will be elected.
The Morton club will remain open from 2 to 3. Freshments will be served. Col. W. Followay provides details and supervision.
County clerk Davis said he has not yet filed his claim for per diem fees under the Supreme Court decision. He is preparing a winter statement of the amount due for 11 months and will file the claim within a few days. The amount is about 2800, to be deducted from next advancement for December. No action will be taken until after February 18 when rehearing petitions expire.
In Lexington Texas financier Benetor Joseph W. Bailey warned that the Panama treaty could be voted down. He argued the president’s approach risks repudiation of other treaties and said defeat would force choosing the Nicaragua route.
Tacoma dispatch says W. B. Jones and Carpenter returned after two years as prospectors for a Siberian company. Jones reports no gold in the canat area but expects interior prospecting to yield results. He notes granite formation with scarce wash and mentions graphite deposits in large bodies.
A rail brakeman Bert Johnson, 23, died on his first trip when struck by a rise and knocked into a canal near Dawson. In London, John Thomas Browne, 70, fourth Marquis of Bligo, died at his home in Westpart May.
Birth announcements list Frank and Grover Yoner nine eight. William and Sallie Yoner. Howard and Eva Wousmansee. Adam and Lilind McClintock. Arnie Mahoney. George Howe. J. McCarthy. John Rayburn. Theodore Laswell and Etella Hulee. Death notices for Edith Baker. Edward Stanhnpe. Don Brown. Simeon Behmer. Emma Nye. Horatio Holmes. Glen Diggs. Nathaniel Wilsyng. Vera Reniey. George Langdale. Frank Burgoyne. Mary Mangold. Clarens Green and Darley Fisher. Jim Young and Gertrude O’Connell. and others. Also listed are births, marriages, and numerous building permits and address details across numerous streets and towns.
An advertisement touts Zoa Phora as a cure for pale sickly women through all life stages. It claims relief from female trouble, pelvic disorders, and locomizes with testimonials, offering a trial bottle mailed free and inviting letters from prominent users like Mrs Helen Pelz of Cleveland. Here the maker promotes its product through medical claims and free literature.
A militia company organized at Logansport will join the walkinateuard on January 1 as ordered by the state department. Captain McClain of the Second Regiment will muster in the company. Logansport gains status while Danville, Ko koma and Portions seek advancement but Logansport is favored.
John Gondnecht, 37, of Cornell Avenue, appeared before the safety board convinced he had been appointed a fireman. He was taken into custody on insanity charges after a friend joked about a department placement. A brother warned officials before the board met, but Gondnecht remained fixated and was escorted to the police station.
Fragmentary report describes an attempted escape at a Chicago car barn. A county unit guard witnessed a suspect, Emil Bootht, with a saw and a partially sawed bar, though the tool itself had not been found. The account notes a Wednesday incident and police involvement.
The marriage of Miss Caroline Liroen Mitchell to Rev Anson Phelps Blakes Jr of New Haven Conn took place at St Bernard's Church in Bernardsville on a Wednesday. They will ride in New Haven.
Sergeante, of St Louis, was elected president of the Wester commércial travelers’ association in St Louis. The announcement notes his leadership role and regional focus as the association moves into the new term.
Grain prices show wheat higher for December and May trading in Chicago with No 2 red and milling futures noted. Corn holds steady with mixed yellow and white varieties, oats steady to weaker, and hay Timothy markets listed along with a Toledo note for December wheat and corn futures and provisional prices across commodities.
New York report notes Americans at par with dull markets around the world. Rumors of frost in Hawley companies and rail lines cause delays and opening setbacks. Thirty-nine roads show November declines while December averages rise slightly. Steel and copper wage discussions continue as banks fund cautious investment in a tense financial landscape.
Barker opened irregular in New York with some prices higher before profit taking pulled values back. Industrials weakened. government issues steady. a cautious tone ahead of year-end. Chicago Union Stock Yards reports large cattle and hog receipts with higher prices forecast for Thursday. sheep also expected to rise.
Market notes from New York and Pittsburg reflect mixed livestock prices and receipts. Pork, lard, and poultry items appear with varied quotes, while cattle, sheep, and hogs show steady to active trading across districts East Buffalo and nearby Union Stockyards.
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