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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
2
Advert provides advice for success and endorses Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy. It notes free sample bottles offered by Kilmer & Co for readers to test its kidney liver and bladder benefits, with orders to address to Binghamton New York and mention Indian Daily Sun.
Fire at the fair grounds Friday afternoon destroyed three large frame horse barns due to lack of fire protection. Four horses burned, valued at 14000, owned by Float Jolly of Tipton Indiana. A stallion valued at 10000 was among the losses. Contents included racing sulkies harness and blankets. Fire started from an overheated stove in the east barn, discovered by Samuel Day. Other barns housed Valentine Stuter and Wesley Stout, whose horses were saved.
Hugh W Donnan of Sioux Falls visits his mother and sister Miss Margaret Donnan. Miss Fairbanks of Terre Haute returns home after visiting the Frenzel sisters. Mrs Albert Pease gave a cornet solo at a musical at Mrs W Kushmans home. Several guests from New York Kansas City and Louisville are noted visiting local households. A charity hall for Free Kindergarten society is set for Saturday at the German house. Holiday tea honors Northwestern-bound Holton sisters and Miss Marian Thompson visiting Ruth Hellekson. A poinsettia tea honors Miss Marian Thompson. A fancy dress party at N Meridian street celebrates Miss Rankin and debutantes including Madeline Fortune and others. Supper followed the dance.
Boston December 31 Capt John C Fremont U S N former commander of the battleship Mississippi takes command of the Charlestown navy yard filling the post left by Rear Admiral William Swift who moves to Washington as aide on the staff of Secretary Meyer
A large fire on Madison Avenue near Forty seventh Street caused two massive blasts injuring three firefighters and threatening the mansions of Hetty Green and Douglas Robinson. American Express offices and Adams Express storerooms suffered heavy damage and shipments were ruined, prompting anticipated litigation over lost records. Firefighters collapsed after explosions as guests fled hotels nearby.
Carl Shank will succeed Joseph Foppi ano as market master and William Lewis will be assistant market master. Lewis is currently a file clerk in the county clerk's office. Shank said few office changes will occur, with the controller’s office remaining the same except for a new stenographer for Mr. Kimball.
Public invited to 10 o clock Watchnight service at 33 S Capitol Ave conducted by Major and Mrs Escott Ensign Munselle and city ministers. Two weeks midwinter camp meeting begins Jan 2 at 3 S Capitol Ave led by Major and Mrs Escott and Ensign and Mrs Munselle with daily services and a detailed week one program listing speakers by day.
The December month saw 178 fire alarms answered by the department through Friday morning, the highest monthly total in its history surpassing November 1993’s 168 alarms. The figure marks a record for sustained emergency responses within the unit.
Denver dispatch reports a court martial against Maj. Lawrence J. Hearn was dropped after Washington ordered Williams to halt proceedings. The Twenty first regiment, once called the Presidents Own, remains split between the Crowned Heads led by Col. Charles A. Williams and the Pulajanes led by Maj. Hearn. The feud began at Ft. Logan over West Point class standing and social snubs, fueling social rifts and a wave of songs among the musical unit. Mrs. Hearn plans a retirement army bungalow colony near Ft. Logan. Mrs. Williams faces possible opposition if she returns to Denver.
A burglar entered David T. Craigg's residence at 1803 N Delaware Street through a kitchen window Thursday night while the family was away. Jewelry valued at $75 was taken, but a diamond ring valued at $500 was overlooked.
Plainfield Ind Dec 31 The public school building here burned Thursday night causing an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. The cause of the fire is not known as there had been no school for a week during the holiday vacation and no fires were being kept there.
Frank Biddle Smith, president of the Crucible Steel Company of America and a prominent steel manufacturer, died suddenly of apoplexy during the night in Pittsburg at age fifty.
The Peoples Yiddish theater in Pittsburgh was gutted by a morning fire that started in the dressing rooms among actor clothing. The venue, built three months ago at a cost of 45,000 dollars, suffered extensive damage.
A herd of 15 antelope appeared in Pueblo streets from the Greenhorn range suffering from hunger as cold weather threatens regional cattle losses. Game and Fish Commissioner Holland vows to aid by fodder provision while the stock inspection board faces criticism for enforcement and Humane Society actions continue.
In Chicago Frank Fehr arrives to aid the search for Anita Kellner linked to the Louisville kidnapping. Fehr, cousin of the girl, offers a $3000 reward and seeks contact with kidnappers to secure the child’s safe return. Authorities believe the girl is held in Chicago and ransom negotiations may follow.
Katherine Yount, nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron F Yount of 1521 Byram Place, was badly burned Thursday evening when her clothing caught fire while frying meat. A passerby used his coat to smother the flames and save her life.
Ray Lamphere, convicted of arson in the Belle Gunness murder farm case at Laporte, Indiana, died in state prison in Michigan City last night of tuberculosis. The death leaves unsolved one of the country’s grewsome mysteries, and no statement was made on his guilt or innocence.
An advertisement proclaims BROMO QUININE a universal laxative with the signature of FE W GROVE. It claims worldwide use to cure a cold in one day and promotes the product as a trusted remedy.
The Denison Hotel offers American plan dining with a Sunday dinner specialty noted. Patrons are invited to enjoy a focused dining experience in the hotel’s dining room.
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