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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1909

Page

2

Husband Accused in Fatal Knife Wound Case

Mrs. Oliver Bradley died at City hospital from a throat knife wound inflicted during a jealous quarrel. Bradley, of Noblesville, was arrested by bicycle officers near her mother's home after handing a birthday bracelet. He faces murder charges. the couple had separated.

Oliver Bradley City Hospital Bradley Schlangen Radamacher Noblesville Mary A. Brown Kennington Street Fred

Funeral of GHPT Bray to Be Held Tuesday

A police escort led by Capt Adolph Asche and Lieut Sandmann will accompany the funeral of detective chief Edward Bray at 1 20 Tuesday afternoon from 1901 Ashland avenue. Rev Louis Brown will conduct services. Scottish Rite Masons will oversee the rites. A large turnout of policemen is expected from across the state.

Adolph Asche Sandmann Edward Bray Ashland Avenue Louis Brown St. Paul Episcopal Church Poiice Boys’ Club Bray Harry Wallace Martin Hyland Christian L. Kruger Jeremiah Kinney William A. Holtz David Lancaster Mayor Bookwalter Lewis W. Cooper Board of Safety George W.W. Powell William Schoppenhorst Charlies Fatewiller Metzger Caleb 8. Denny Thomas ‘Whallon

Ed Curley Picks Across Three Cities Card

In Tampa Oakland and Los Angeles Ed Curley outlines races with horse names such as Kiamesha II Jacobite and Ethon as likely winners across events in each city and race list. Most Probable Winner Kiamesha II in Tampa and Jacobite in Oakland and Ethon in Los Angeles.

Rose Arkle Charley Lusk Brown Jug Klamesha H Ajkship Rennetta St. Aulaire St. Abe Jeanette M Malvino Expect To Gee Gambler Oriental Queen den of Dawn Merry Belle Artful Dodger Trey of Spades Momentum Kiamesha II Oakland Lighthouse Fulford Ace of Diamonds Tipster Wicket Deutschland Cloud‘light Collector Jessup Louis Streuber Col. White Figent Jacobite Fordello Ame Los Angeles Guise Allen Lee Sureget San Dominus Mary Vanburen Ethan Rubro Sir Edward Joy Madden Lawton Wingins Dr. Holzberg Crack Shot Niblack Arcourt Lord Stanhope Grande Deme Snowball Ethon

Valentine Day Baby Born On Fast Train

Chicago reports a Valentine Day baby born on a Nickel Plate railroad train near Claypool, Iowa. Mrs August Miller is the mother. The event occurred February 15 with the new arrival welcomed aboard the moving train.

Chicago Claypool Iapalia August Miller

New Y M C A Building Open To Donors

Indianapolis residents will tour the new Y M C A on Illinois street Monday night at 7 15 p m. The campaign for 1000 new members began Monday and will continue with energy this week. Five hundred active Y M C A men will participate in the drive, which already draws new members to the association.

Indianapolis Illinois Street Association

Trial of Woman Who Murdered Husband Opens in Brooklyn

Rosa Gratzione, indicted for murder in the second degree for her husband’s death last August, goes on trial before Judge Dike in Kings County Court. She admits shooting but claims she was driven by his demand to lead a life of shame and did not know her actions. Life imprisonment is the maximum penalty.

New York Rosa Gratzione Dike Kings County Court Gratzione 68Th and Adams Streets Brooklyn

Schwab Designs New Derby Hat Stuns London Crowd

Steel magnate Charles M Schwab wowed London's Savoy Hotel by debuting a uniquely designed Derby hat. The exclusive creation features a flat rim and crown, with distinctive lines described as indescribable. The American industrialist unveiled the headpiece at the hotel where he stays.

STEEL Schwab London Chas. M. Schwab Savoy Hotel

Boy 15 Killed Under Traction Car in Indiana

Charles Atkinson aged 17 fell beneath the rear track of an Indiana Union Traction freight car at Broad Ripple on Saturday afternoon and was killed. He and Glen Caldwell 15 were attempting to board the moving car while substitute drivers for William H Roberts's dairy. Atkinson lived at 3131 MacPherson Avenue and was nephew of Mrs. Gertrude Oaks, matron of the City dispensary.

Charles Atkinson Indiana Union Traction Broad Ripple Glen Caldwell William H- Roberts Atkinson MacPherson Avenue Gertrude Oaks

Warned Tariff Critics Face Police at Indianapolis Meeting

Orators from the American Protective Tariff league warned against disruptive efforts at the tariff commission convention in Indianapolis. Organizers said stand-patters will be removed if needed as 1,560 delegates are slated to attend the opening session Tuesday. A large crowd is expected and the event aims to shape sentiment and moral impact.

American Protective Tariff League Indianapolis

Actress Margaret Islington Ends Marriage to Frohman

Margaret Islington describes a life of stage strain and health collapse. She seeks a quiet divorce in New York or nearby, aiming for domestic life and a future away from acting. She hopes to remarry after dissolution.

Widow Confesses Intention For Second Marriage

In a grave statement a woman admits happiness in a future second marriage though she seeks a long rest before making any public plans. She notes that Mr Bowes and close friends are already informed of their intent.

Frohman Willing to Grant Wife Divorce Amid Amicable Split

Daniel Frohman tells reporters there is no scandal and no third party involved as he confirms his wife Margaret Illington seeks a divorce. He praises her health and character, noting she has worked hard on stage and managed to support her parents.

Frohman

Reason Must Rule Declares Rev Sweeney at Y M C A

Rev Z T Sweeney spoke to about 1200 men at Eng lish's opera house Sunday on reason in religion. He argued that the times favor eternal truths in literature science and art and that old beliefs must pass if they fail to meet the standard of reason. The program featured an orchestra and Mrs Hugh McGibeny with Van Dyke’s Legend of Service.

Z. T. Sweeney Opera House Sweeney Hugh McGibeny van Dyke

Whiskey for Colds Popular Old Time Remedy

An ailment remedy suggests finishing a dose of one half pint whiskey with one ounce syrup sarsaparilla and one ounce Toris compound from a druggist. Take in cans before meals and before rest to ease cold symptoms as described in the listing.

Tetii

Negro Beaten After Harassment on Subway Ride

A crowd on 135th street and Lenox avenue chased and beat a negro who harassed Miss Helen Cassidy of Scranton in a city subway. He sought to escort her and seize her umbrella, was struck with it, fled, and was beaten by bystanders before escaping into a tenement.

New York 135Th Street Lenox Avenue Helen Cassidy Scranton, Pa Miss Cassidy Lenox Seventh Avenues

Mrs Mary A Richards Dies in Indianapolis at 62

Mrs. Mary A Richards wife of Major William J Richards died Sunday at 1531 N Pennsylvania St after a three month illness. Heart disease brought on pneumonia caused her death. She was 62 and had lived in Indianapolis many years. Funeral at 10 Wednesday from the residence with Rev Owen D Odell of Second Presbyterian Church officiating. She served as a director of the Orphans Home board and was active in charity work.

Mary A. Richards William J. Richards Pennsylvania Street

Widow of English bishop dies in New York

Mrs. Sarah M. Knickerbacker, 70, widow of Bishop Knickerbacker, died Sunday at Fletcher's sanitarium after a two day illness. Native of England, she lived with Bishop Joseph M. Francis after her husband's death and had no near relatives in the United States. She had recently returned from England to live with nieces and will be buried after a 2 o'clock Tuesday funeral.

Sarah M. Knickerbacker Bishop Knickerbacker Fletcher

Purity of English Praised and Bray Remembered

Rev H C Clippinger condemns slang and urges pure English in sermons. He cites Capt Edward S Bray as a model of honesty and leadership, praising his direct praise of subordinates and his steady self respect even among criminals.

Prof Matthews Dead at 90 in Boston

Professor William Matthews, once with the University of Chicago and the oldest Colby College graduate, died at Forest Hill at age 90. He authored Getting On in the World and ten other books.

Matthews Boston William Matthews University of Chicago Colby College Forest Hill

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