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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1909

Page

2

Limited Train Schedule From Indianapolis to Nearby Cities

Local trains depart on the hour to Lebanon Frankfort Lafayette Crawfordsville Greenfield Knights Town Cambridge City Richmond New Castle Danville Greencastle Brazil and Terre Haute. Cars to Mooreville Martinsville and intermediate stations leave ten minutes early. Last train at 11 08 p.m. through trains connect Richmond with Dayton Columbus Zanesville.

Insianapolia Lebanon Frankfort Lafayette Crawfordsville Greenfield Knightstown Cambridge City Richmond Newcastle Danville Greencastle Brazil Terre Haute Mooreaville Martinsville Laine Field Dayton O Columbus Zenesville

I C Traction Co. Schedule Notice for Shelbyville Greensburg

A brief timetable notice shows I C Traction Co. service between Shelbyville and Greensburg with a 4:30 pm departure time and express routing details for one day. The fragment lists times such as 3: 4:06 and 41:3 pm and mentions only Shelbyville.

No Mansion or Governor of Indiana Debated in Senate

The article notes no mansion plan for Indiana's governor. The senate rejected the scheme with only five in favor. It discusses Clark's bill on highway robbery penalties and assault with intent to rob, which passed with an amendment raising minimum to five and maximum to fourteen years, replacing the existing two to fourteen years. Clark's proposal to raise penalties in felonies was killed.

Senate Clark

Magee Elected Mayor of Pittsburg by Wide Margin

Pittsburg Pennsylvania February 17 William A Magee Republican won the mayoralty by an estimated 20000 votes despite a heavy rainstorm that reduced turnout This plurality is said to be larger in proportion to ballots cast than any prior Pittsburg mayoral result.

Pittsburg William A. Magee Magee Pittaburg W. A. Whitecar John Stowe Johnny Jones

Social events fill week with bridge parties and visits

Mrs Lewin N Poyser hosted a large bridge party at Woodruff Place club Tuesday afternoon assisted by a list of local hostesses. Guests included Mrs H C Johnson of Seymour and others from Chicago Cincinnati Kalamazoo Newark and Columbus. Katherine Peters hosted a party for several guests with many attendees. Governor and Mrs Marshall welcomed friends Tuesday evening and visiting dignitaries attended. Local social notices also mention guests from Terre Haute Indianapolis and Columbus visiting Indiana City. A card party by Indianapolis Council Y M I and a concert by St Pauls Church Choral Society are slated for later in the week.

Lewin’ N. Poyser Woodruff Place Club William Henkel Earl Matlock G. M. Sanborn Walter Kipp Walter Ballenger James Laird Arthur Heiskel Theodore Myers Charles Stafford Perry Hester H. C. Johnson Seymour, Ind Clyde Roach E. L. Trowbridge Chicago Charles M. Cross Charles Paquette Cincinnati Perle Abbey Kalamazoo J. Richard Francis W. T. Nash Newark N. J John Nicholson Thomas R. Marshall Pennsylvania Street John W. Kern Willam Line Elder

Attell Driscoll Showdown Hopes Rise In New York

Fans weigh the Attell Driscoll clash as the notable bout fuels intrigue in New York. Writers cite Attell’s prior knocks on Murphy and Robson while predicting a hard test against Driscoll, with both camps staking their claims on who lands the decisive blows.

Attell Driscoll New York

Fallen trolley wire lights up the street

A trolley wire fell at Winds and Mary Jani streets Tuesday afternoon. The wire measured nearly a square in length and sprayed sparks as it touched the rails, blocking traffic and drawing attention from passersby.

Mary- Jani

Cause of Added Indigestion and Dyspepsia Remedy

The text states that hurried swallowing of poorly chewed food causes chronic dyspepsia and suggests a home remedy. A neutralizing elixir made from sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, baking soda, and water is recommended, taken before meals to halt fermentation and relieve gas. It claims some cures and notes low ingredient costs.

Crece

Death by Own Action Ends Edward Gardinier Life in Williamsburg

Edward Gardinier author of School Days and composer of popular tunes killed himself at his home 61 Penn Street Williamsburg by cutting his throat with a razor. He had just finished a new song Schoolmates whose manuscript lay on the dresser. Gardinier lived with his sister and was found dead in bed before a physician could arrive. no reason was given for the act.

Nier Penn Street Williamsburg Gardinier

Y M C A Opens New Building Parlor Dedication

The Y M C A in Indianapolis celebrated the new building with a Tuesday night reception attended by over 4000 people including Y W C A members and local fraternal groups. State Secretary E E Stacy lectured in the auditorium and Senator Beveridge was slated to speak at a Wednesday banquet hosted by the board of directors.

Indianapolis E. E. Stacy Senator Beveridge

Youthful Murderer Hangs for Robbery and Slaying

Lester Combs, 19, was electrocuted in Dannemora New York for the Sept. 28 murder of Harry Hosmer after robbing him. He attempted suicide with laudanum while awaiting execution and had recently been released from prison before the crime. Combs confessed after arrest.

Dannemora N. Y Lester Combs Harry Hosmer Combs Canton Hosmer Fine

Adscript Club Hosts Night of Fun at Dutch Lunch Smoker

A Tuesday night Adscript club event at the Denison hotel featured a chaotic flat fight between Henry and Charles Tutewiler, overturned chairs, and a table, amid china crashes before guests from central states. The program closed with the Tutewilers at the piano, Otto Krauss, Frank Taylor, Homer Van Wie, Clyde Ryan and William Kopp performing, with Donn V. Smythe and other speakers contributing.

Indianapoli China Central States Henry Charles Tutewiler Otto Krauss Denison Hotel Frank Taylor Homer van Wie Clyde Ryan William Kopp Donn V. Smythe B. Queal H. J. Haarmeyer Queal A. P. Liskomb Adscript Club Marshall Cincinnati Claypool Claypool Hotel

Funeral for Detective Captain Bray Draws 1000 Attendents

Edward Bray late captain of detectives was honored at a funeral held at his residence 1901 Ashland Avenue. More than 1,000 people attended including Marion county legislators. Rev Youls Brown led services with Scottish Rite Red Cloud Lodge Red Mer Knights of Pythias and mounted police escort. Delegations from Terre Haute Peru Lafayette Greenfield and Richmond accompanied the procession.

Edward Bray Ashland Avenue Marion County Youls Brown St. Paul's Episcopal Church Scottish Rite Red Cloud Lodge Red Mer Knights of Pythias Terre Haute Peru Lafayette Greenfield Richmond

The Man Who Fats Well

An essay-style ad advocating hard work and eating well contrasts India and Europe with America. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for poor habits, claiming they restore strength and prevent stomach decay, urging readers to buy or mail for more information.

India Europe America Stuart

Degenerate confessor to murder turned over to Indiana

William Gagle a tramp described as degenerate and pervert confessed to murdering Liszie Schrader in Tolleston near Gary on August 3, 1907 and to assaults on Stella Urvanak in Tolleston February 1 this year and Maude Weiland in Hammond. He planned to lure girls from respectable families with farm employment stories then attack them in woods.

Crown Point Ind Gary William Gagle Indiana Chicago Gagle Liszie Schrader Tolleston Stella Urvanak Maude Weiland Hammond Gayle

Courtney denies Ringgold Street address in arrest report

M J Shea of 181 Ringgold Street states Dennis Courtney, arrested for attacking Police Sergeant Imer Stoddard, never lived at 1901 Ringgold Street. It was claimed Courtney resided there, but that was an error.

M. J. Shea Ringgold Street Dennis Courtney Imer Stoddard Courtney

New Haven City Editor Ends Life With a Razor

Frederick R. Haight, city editor of the New Haven Register, allegedly committed death by his own action in New Haven Connecticut on February 17, according to early reports. Haight was found fatally harmed, with investigation focusing on self-inflicted injuries. Neighbors and staff described him as a steady newspaper veteran facing unspecified personal pressures.

New Haven City New Haven, Conn Frederick R. Haight The Resie Saat Ty

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