This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
3
Chicago Tribune poll of editors west of the Alleghenies reveals opposition to the Cannon and Aldrich tariff law. The gossip-like survey reports editors' stance on tariff policy and its impact on industry and trade.
The Grand offers a Thursday matinee of a new playlet The Sultan's Favorite followed by Billie's First Love featuring Miss Bergere in an entangled romance ending happily. Park Theater showcases H Dudley in His Honor the Barber with a strong supporting cast and chorus. At Majestic, Forepaugh presents Under Southern Skies emphasizing southern atmosphere. Colonial Theater hosts the Marimba band from Central America playing a unique instrument to warm vaudeville audiences.
Miss Blanche Washburn of the Sam T. Jack company headlines this week at the Empire theater. One of four Washburn sisters now leading woman in burlesque and musical comedy, she brings a pleasing voice and original swing to her song numbers. She also stars in a comedy sketch with Charles Douglass, an Irish comedian.
Lincoln Day will be observed by the Second Church of Christ Scientist with services on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. The services will be held in the main auditorium of the Masonic Temple copper. of Itistols.
Police Judge Collins scolded Henry Grady, 17, found repeatedly in a barrel house at Liberty and Washington streets. Davtd Davis was fined $1 plus costs for selling him the liquor. Grady’s mother and brothers, all respectable, were present after the court session.
George and Frank Brown, expert ax men, felled and sawed 41,829 feet of standing timber on Cecil Canady's farm in seven days earning 52 dollars and 28 cents.
A line from a ragtime style chorus about a coat buttoned and trunk locked. The source credits a Chicago Tribune mention and references a bluesy performer with themes of clothing and dignity in a social setting.
Dr. Hutchins of 507 North Delaware street was in a car struck by a street car at Tenth street and College avenue Thursday night. The front wheels were smashed and the axles broken. He remained in the car but suffered a badly sprained back.
Charles Spragg, bartender at Lon McClure's saloon, was fined 10 dollars and costs in criminal court Friday for violating the Sunday law, after the establishment was put out of business by Mayor Shank.
Five women who cared for Col. Thomas H. Swope before his October death testify at the Hyde case as grand jury hearings begin in Kansas City. Prosecutors seek details on Swope and related deaths, typhoid cases, and a germ tube tied to Hyde. Hyde is free on 60 bail. allies and lawyers rally as legal actions unfold.
In Tomlinson hall Richmond Indiana dogs dominate the Fanciers exhibit with first prizes in dashhind and puppies classes. Mrs J S Brown and J B Brown win with two perfect dashhinds and Chiqueta while Treblar takes first in class 48 but faced no competitors. The show closes Friday at 10 PM.
Home Presbyterian church members meet in the parlors to celebrate the church's thirteenth anniversary and donate one day's salary to the treasury. Trustees push to retire a $750 debt at the board of church erection in New York. Mayor Shank will attend and address the congregation. Refreshments will be served. All are invited.
Police have banned pea pool in downtown poolrooms after notices to all room owners. The gambling game causes losses of five to ten dollars per round and attracts pool sharks who exploit players. Parents complain as youths spend time in bedrooms hoping to earn money to avoid work.
Mrs. Jennie Kinnear who died in the Adirondack region will be brought to Aquilia Q. Jones at 2002 North Illinois street for funeral services on Saturday morning. She formerly resided in Indianapolis and death was caused by tuberculosis.
An English observer links over-eating to death in ten of twelve dyspepsia cases and calls it a national crime among Anglos. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claim to digest excess food, relieve symptoms, and prevent stalling of nourishment. A free trial package is offered by mail from the F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
June Lyle armed with no revolver went on a rampage Thursday night at Belt railroad shops, ransacked a rooming house at 135 Kentucky avenue, fired at occupants, then fell into a coal pit after an attempt to flee. A friend and another man were pulled into the pit. Bicyele Poles and others rescued them and arrested Lyle.
Spiceland Indiana reports a population of 800 with forty three widows and eighteen spinsters. There are five widowers and five bachelors to offset the unmarried female majority.
Dr Thomas J Ford was acquitted after selling his drug store and cigarettes to boys. Judge Stubbs suspended the $100 fine after finding the doctor sold the store.
Judge Pritchard of the criminal court missed Friday court due to a sore throat. Prosecutor Hooton is ill and confined to a Martinsville sanitarium. Clerk Norwood remains at home with a severe cold.
Notices announce final settlements and appointments in Marion County Indiana Probate Court. Wilbur Wright as administrator with will annexed for Martha F Hammond seeks approval of final account on February 19, 1910. Daniel W O Brien as executor for Annie O Leary also seeks approval of final settlement on February 19, 1910. Fidelity Trust Company appointed administrator with will annexed for Martha Low. Minnie E Broich appointed executrix for Charles H Broich. both estates declared solvent.
Public health warning urges early care for colds to prevent consumption. It endorses a home remedy from Leach Chemical Co claiming a mix of glycerine Virgin Pine Oil compoun and pine oil will cure a cold in twenty four hours.
South Bend and Mishawaka men plan to light the paved thoroughfare between the cities with gooseneck lights. The proposal, dated February 11, aims to brighten the joint corridor and enhance night visibility for travelers.
The funeral for C. E. Williams, brother-in-law of Charles Downing secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, occurred Friday at Flanner and Buchanan. Williams, aged 52, served as railroad station agent at Bradford Junction, Ohio.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.