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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1909

Page

2

Pet Stock and Poultry Show Is a Big Success

The Indiana Fanciers association exhibition at Tomlinson hall drew a record opening day crowd over 1,600 and promises sound finances. Preston B Condit showed fine Plymouth Rocks winning 13 prizes while other Indianapolis entrants also earned awards. The cat display is the largest yet with eight entries and a cat valued at $2,000. Dogs including terriers collies hunting dogs and lap dogs are also shown.

Indiana Fanciers’ Association Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis Preston B. Condit Plymouth Rocks S. Buschman Buff Rocks William A. Stolz Buff Rocke Sarah A. Cripe S. H. Keeney L. B. Cummings Helen P. Clarke

Governor Marshall Hosts Weekly At Home Reception

Gov Marshall holds Tuesday night at home receptions drawing crowds to the executive residence. The Indianapolis Liederkranz parade with torches and German choruses entertained on the lawn before a welcome indoors. The Central Avenue M E church Bible class also visited to extend greetings to Gov and Mrs Marshall.

Business Men’s Bible Class Central Avenue M. E. Church Marshall Liederkranz Thomas R. Marshall N. Pennsylvania Street John W. Kern Hervey Bates Jr James McIntosh Williwa J. McKee Gov Mrs. Marshall

James E. Outland Dies at 71 in Broad Ripple

James E. Outland 71 died Tuesday afternoon at his Broad Ripple home from tuberculosis. A widowed father of one, he had been a well known real estate dealer for three years and moved there for health reasons a year ago. Funeral will be held Thursday at his residence.

James E. Outland Broad Ripple Outland

Vicious bulldog kills toddler in Lynn, Mass

In Newburyport on February 3 a two year old boy, Albert Leadbetter of Lynn, was fatally attacked by a large bulldog owned by John Colby a fighting dog breeder. While the mother watched, the dog leaped from a chained kennel and seized the child breaking the neck. The body was mangled before the dog was driven off.

Newburyport Mass Albert Leadbetter Lynn John Colby

Head Found on Locomotive Pilot at Jersey City

New York Feb 8 The head of a man was carried into Pennsylvania station on the pilot of a fast passenger train entering Jersey City. Passengers witnessed the shocking sight as Rahway men reported finding fragments of a body and later confirmed the head matched the Rahway man.

New York Pennsylvania Station Jersey City Rahway

Merchant Marine Talk Set by McLeary in Indianapolis

Friday night February 3 at 8 oclock the Board of Trade assembly room hosts a Manufacturers' association meeting in Indianapolis. Hon James T Mc Cleary of Minnesota will discuss Our Merchant Marine and Commerce on the Pacific Coast. Hon William E Humphrey of Washington will speak on The Great Possibilities in South America and the Orient for Indiana Manufacturers and Why We Should Have a Merchant Marine to Facilitate Business Between Indiana and the South and Orient. The event aims to spark Indiana support for a U S merchant marine and related legislation to boost inland business involvement.

United States Board of Trade Assembly Room Manufacturers’ Association of Indianapolis Jas. T. McCleary Minnesota Pacific William E. Humphrey Washington South America Orient Indiana

Rost Receives Reward for Capturing a Thief

Jeweler Carl Rost of North Illinois street shows a $100 check from the Jewelers Security Alliance. The payment funds the police pension for the arrest and conviction of the burglar who broke into his window stealing jewelry valued in the hundreds.

Carl Rost N. Illinois Street Jewelers’ Security Alliance Police Pension Fund Rost

Original Wild Man from Borneo William Massey Dies

Ki Ko Barnum's original wild man from Borneo was buried in Boston today. For years he toured with the show and had recently been working as a shoe dracker. His name was William Massey.

Boston Ki Ko Barnum Borneo William Massey

Mask Ball at German House to Parade Feb Eight

Local German House plans a mask ball on Monday night with a "A Night in Bohemia" event in the cellar for non dancers. Tickets required. Committees from Socaler Turnverein and Musikverein organize gypsy, Indian, Tyrolean, Spanish, Scotch, and Geisha themed groups. Also notes a golden wedding anniversary for D. J. Reagan and family reunions and social visits in Indianapolis society pages.

Carnival Kellersall Bohemia Socaler Turnverein Musikverein

Get Rid of Catarrh With Dr Blosser Remedy

Sufferers of catarrh are offered a home treatment by Dr. J W Blosser of Atlanta Georgia. The method claims to cleanse head nose throat and lungs without harming the stomach and promises radical cure. Free trial by mail with an illustrated booklet is available upon request.

Blosser J. W. Blosser Walton Street Atlanta

Explosion Kills 15 Miners at Short Creek

Birmingham reports an explosion at Short Creek around noon yesterday, with authoritative sources confirming 15 miners killed. Central office in Birmingham denied initial knowledge, but later reports affirmed the deadly blast and casualty count.

Birmingham Ala Short Creek

Physician Says Wife Nagged HN Wants Divorce

Loganport Ind Feb 3 Dr John H Reed filed suit in circuit court seeking divorce citing constant nagging by his wife and clashes with neighbors that harmed his peace of mind and his medical practice. He accuses her of falsely accusing him of infidelity and repeatedly entering his office while he attended patients, wrecking his business.

Logansport Ind John H. Reed Circuit

Notables Dominate Six Day Go as You Please Race

New York Feb 3 The six days go as you please race to begin in the Garden in mid March will feature entries from 15 nations and about 18 two man teams. Notables include James Frazer W J Smylie Edward Adams Irving Coleman Silent Cherry Jerry Pierce and Harry Shelton with many foreign runners and possible Dorando Pietri.

New York Garden James Frazer W. J. Smylie Edward Adams Minneapolis Irving Coleman Silent Cherry Jerry Pierce Harry Shelton Cleveland von Kaenel Pete Hoegelman J. P. O. Driscoll Bodi Hamya K. A. Hawwa Dorando Pietri

Postal Savings Bill Faces Senate Fight

Washington February 3 The postal savings bank bill by Postmaster General Meyer faces a rough path this session. It would place a savings fund in postmasters care in major cities and credit the government, with the disputed clause requiring the money to be kept in state banks.

Washington Carter Postal Savings Bank Congress Meyer Senate

Brewers Sign Wallace and McGann for Next Season

Milwaukee February 3. Pitcher Robby Wallace from the Louisville amateur standout group was signed by Manager McCloskey for the Brewers. Dan McGann the New York first baseman also signed with Milwaukee to play first base next season.

Brewers Milwaukee Robby Wallace Louisville McCloskey Dan McGann New York

Enjoy Your Meals With Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

Digestive aid claims compare tablets to natural juices, promising stronger stomach fluids and relief from indigestion. Advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets made from Hydrastis Golden Seal lactose nyx ascetic pepsin bismuth Jamaica ginger, priced 50 cents, with mail order free trial offer.

Stuart Jamaica Addres

Three Counties Vote Dry In State Licensing Debate

Huntington Switzerland and Parke counties voted dry under county unit local option. Huntington favored dryness by 1 69, Parke opposed licensing saloons by 2 060, and Switzerland swung against saloons by eight. Ten other counties schedule focal option elections in February.

Huntington Switzerland Parke Parke County

Metropolitan School Honors Mendelssohn Anniversary

The Metropolitan School of Music marked Mendelssohn’s birth centennial at Caleb Millis Hall. Soloist Hugh McGibeny performed the andante and finale of Mendelssohn’s violin concerto with the orchestra. Pianist Thomas Frederick Treeman returned for a second city appearance, playing the andante and finale of Mendelssohn’s minor concerto. Franklin Taylor sang Aria It Is Enough Elijah in place of the absent Edward Nell. Effa Jeanette Carter performed with a chorus, and the Metropolitan school orchestra, led by McGibeny, delivered Hear My Prayer Midsummer Night’s Dream and Festival March.

Metropolitan School of Music Mendelssohn Caleb Millis Hugh McGibeny Thomas Frederick Treeman Edward Nell Elijah Franklin Taylor Effa Jeanette Carter Metropolitan School Orchestra Mr. McGibeny

Axtell Acquitted by Jury in Bloomington Case

Bloomington city treasurer Harry Axtell was found not guilty after 16 hours of jury deliberation in a suit charging embezzlement exceeding $7,000 during his ten year tenure. The city filed the suit seeking recovery of funds and the verdict closes the case.

Axtell Bloomington Harry A. Axtell

George Lucid Dies After Boiler Explosion At Car Barns

George Lucid aged 2 years died at St. Vincent's hospital after a boiler fire explosion at the W. Washington street car barns. He lived at 536 Norwood street. James Morna, injured in the same incident, is recovering.

George Lucid W. Washington Street St. Vincent’s Hospital James Morna Lucid Norwood Street

Tea Parry Postponed for Governor Marshall Funeral

J McKee postpones tea in honor of Mrs Thomas Marshall from Friday to Friday following Gov Marshall’s former law partner funeral. Event delayed due to funeral services and related arrangements.

Lawrence Belding Cummings Miss Agate Brown Pittsburg M J. McKee

New York Conference Seeks Sanity Commission for Captain Hanna

At a family and legal conference held today in John F. McIntyre's offices, a motion was made to apply to the supreme court for an order appointing a commission to pass on the sanity of Captain Peter C. Hanna. Hanna is jailed in Long Island City awaiting trial for the murder of William E. Annis. Generals Hains and relatives, including Robert Hains, are involved.

New York John F. McIntyre Supreme Court Peter C. Hanna Long Island City William E. Annis Hains Thornton Jenkins Hains Robert Hains Joseph A. Shay McIntyre Shay Matteawan

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