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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
2
In Sanford Maine on February 18 a snowslide from a three story roof buried about 100 Lin coin School children as they marched into the Springvale campus. About 50 were injured and four in critical condition as a ton of snow and ice cascaded down, trapping pupils beneath the debris.
Major Escott of the Salvation Army received a $5 gift from a reader after a Sun article about a 53 year old Indianapolis woman needing rent money. He will apply it to her rent, noting groceries funds are exhausted and coal demand is high, urging broader local contributions.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure for piles, promising a free trial treatment by mail in exchange for name and address. It claims the remedy reduces inflammation, congestion, itching, sores and ulcers and urges avoiding surgery, with a 50 cent drugstore price after trial.
A look at state lawmakers notes Thornton from Floyd county opposing tax burdens and pushing to abolish the natural gas supervisor post. Reports compare bill totals and pending measures among Stotsenberg, Wood, Kling, Kistler, Fleming, Seidensticker, Strickland, Wagner and others with comments on committee reactions and applause.
Newcastle, Feb 17. The West Stanley colliery shaft cleared to the second level after an explosion entombed between 300 and 400 men yesterday. Two men found this morning, many severely injured, as flames shot 50 feet above the shaft mouth despite the upper level span of 840 feet.
Pittsburg February 18 William Ramsay former president of the German National Bank was found guilty by a jury of seeking to secure passage of a city depository ordinance. Ramsay was charged with ordering a payment of 17 500 dollars to Councilman Klein to influence the vote.
In the Croaky channel last night the White Star ship Cevio collided with a buoy and damaged property. The vessel then drifted ashore but was refloated successfully.
Speeches and recitations highlighted the advertising banquet at the Claypool with Wilbur Nesbit as guest of honor. Franklin Van Camp outlined campaigns and the Benzoate of Soda controversy sparked debate while a committee of advertising leaders from across the country formed advisory roles with the central division of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America.
Elkhart Indiana February 18 a young girl Ruth Estes traveling from Tacora Washington to Osseo Michigan to visit her father was tagged and placed in the care of the railroad company after her parents dissolved their partnership years ago the girl wished to see her father and was sent on the long journey.
Funeral service for Civil War veteran William B. Millender who died at his home 2121 N Senate Ave was held Tuesday afternoon. He was a contracting painter aged 64 and survived by seven children after ten days of illness.
A West Virginia carpenter describes leaving heavy meat breakfasts for Grape-Nuts with cream and toast. He notes improved digestion and increased work capacity after adopting the new morning meal as directed.
A chorus of letters from Indiana residents debates marriage for wealth versus love. Collectively they argue money cannot buy happiness, praising love, independence, and compatible temperaments as the true foundation of a lasting union. Authors include WHAVER, GILLIM, MISS HARRIET ZELLER, and more, with varied local addresses.
In Scranton on February 18 Mrs. Joseph Herzog of Lakeville Wayne county escaped with her baby but flames trapped her. She could not reach two other children in an upper room and they died in the house fire caused by an overheated kitchen stove. The father was away and the isolated location prevented neighbors from hearing the pleas for help.
On the flagship Con necticut Atlantic fleet reports position near Cape Henry with five ships joining Admiral Arnold's squadron. The weather remains fair and the fleet advances in a line of battle formation toward the Capes, expected to arrive by February 21 in good conditions.
John T. Thatcher a salesman died at his home 8% Congress Avenue Wednesday night after a ten day illness. He was 31 years old and is survived by a widow and two small children.
Hugh Sloan of Poynette Wisconsin reports months of breathing difficulty and limited exercise prior to using Dr Miles Heart Remedy. He claims six months later he was practically cured and notes a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not help.
Senator Beveridge was the principal speaker at a Wednesday night banquet by YMCA directors honoring men who raised the new building fund. He extolled progress in railroads commerce and civilization. More than 300 attended as YMCA programs outlined for Thursday include women reception and reports by 32 membership captains.
Police traced the attack on a girl to a hotel in which Agnes Barrette was accused, but she denied involvement and was cleared. Detective Chief O'Brien admitted the case had become a major mystery as arrests could not be made with the information available.
The account details Captain O'Brien and a physician doubting the victim’s safety, noting the girl was knocked unconscious and kidnapped near N Clark and Goethe streets. She describes being held in a hotel room after pepper in the eyes and forced movement, with partial memory of rescue. Barrette employed her in Chicago. lace theft accusations followed. she faces grand jury indictment.
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