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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1908

Page

7

Hungarian Count Hadik and the American Bride Chase

New York report details Carl Berger financier for nobles seeking American brides allegedly losing about 10 000 while Count Hadik of Hungary has not found a match. Rumors linked Count Szechenyi and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt to marriage talks denied by Mrs Vanderbilt. Photos show Hadik in native costume and Hadik coat of arms with Tavarna castle in Hungary.

Count Szechenyi Gladys Vanderbilt Count Hadik Cornelius Vanderbilt Countess Szechenyi Vanderbilt Berger Miss Vanderbilt Hadik Tavarna Hungary Ieft New York Carl Berger United States

Old Mexico study of ancient concrete ruins shown

Dwight Tu Filmen dorf lecturer spoke in Jalen Mills hall on reinforced concrete’s long history. He shared Mitla ruins in Mexico and other ancient temples with massive concrete construction and fretwork. Elmendorf displayed ruins and a Diaz portrait. Madrid bullfight motion pictures closed the lecture. another talk on the Grand Canyon of Colorado is planned.

Dwight Tu Filmendorf Waveler Jalen Mills Hall Old Mexico Mexico Mitla Egypt Elmendorff Elmendorf President Diaz Madrid Spain Grand Canyon Colorado

Health talk on school children inspec­tion in Terre Haute

Dr. J. N. Hurty of the State Board of Health and Dr. Edmund D. Clark of the Indianapolis City Board of Health spoke in Terre Haute on public medical inspection of school children. Hurty will address Shirley Friday night on Public Health Is Public Wealth.

J. N. Hurty State Board of ‘Health Edmund D. Clark Indianapolis

Man Struck by Freight Engine in Snowstorm near Richtland Ave

R M Parent of 5248 Meridian St was walking on tracks beside the Chicago Hamilton and Dayton railroad when a freight engine No 31% struck him in a blizzard. He was knocked down, his left arm crushed and later amputated at City hospital.

Chicago, Hamilton and Dayton Richtland Ave R. M. Parent Meridian St Hilan

Salary boost for University of Chicago professors

Chicago Feb 19 The University of Chicago faculty will receive higher salaries funded by 80 000 donated by John D Rockefeller. This marks the first salary increase in the university's history. Professors earning 3000 will rise by 500 yearly to 4500, associate professors 2500 to 3500, with department heads adjusted proportionally.

Chicago University of Chicago John D. Rockefeller

Child actors to appear in benefit play at English's opera house

The National Flower a children's operetta will be performed for three shows on April 11 and 12 to aid the unemployed under the Charity Organizations Society. Over 200 children train with Mrs. W R Davis at 342% N Meridian St as secretary C S Grout notes.

English’s Opera House Charity Organizations Society W. R. Davis Meridian St Davis Chicago Rushville Ind C. S. Grout North Park Christian Church Grout Harry Porter Indianapolis Charles E. Coffin Miller Cogt

Fraud alleged in land deals in Northwest

In Seattle Washington February 19 Maj Hiram Chittenden head of the United States engineers district is charged with defrauding the government in public land locations. The federal suit names him and several relatives and associates including Clyde C Chittenden Ira E Schanger Frederick Fountaine J H L Derwent William H Brown and their wives.

Seattle Wash Hiram Chittenden Corps of United States Engineers Charles Q. Bonaparte Maj. Chittenden Clyde C. Chittenden Ira E. Schanger Frederick Fountaine

Whole town to be sold at public auction in Michigan

Baldwins Michigan date Feb 19 Marl borough village with a plant of machines railroad and thousands of acres of land valued at a million dollars will be sold under the hammer on March 3. Bids under 85009 plus costs of foreclosure and expenses under receivership will not be accepted

Baldwin, Mich Marlborough Village

Fogarty Traction in Marion County Democratic Fight

The Marion county Democratic chairmanship race between William M Fogarty and John N Navin profile power, trust, and party reform. Fogarty supporters claim an honest organization can restore public confidence while Navin Bell supporters warn of factional control, tying the fight to state implications for 1908. The outcome may decide party unity, influence state platforms, and affect future campaigns.

W. J. Bryan Billie’ Fogarty Marion County Fogarty Bryan Stokes Jackson Big Bryan Thomas Taggart Marion Bernard Skorbly Friends of Jackson Korbly John N. Navin William M. Fogarty Indiana Joseph E. Bell Bell and Navin Navin Joe Bell Mr. Fogarty Leacher Bell Billie” Fogarty Githerto Hogarty Crawford Fairbanks Pemparraig

Mail Office Pioneer John McCloskey Dies at 91

John H. McCloskey, Marion county politician and longtime post office employee, died at his home 17 Massachusetts Ave. He was born in 182 and had 19 years with the post office. Oriental lodge F and A M will conduct funeral services at the home Thursday at 2 pm. Burial at Crown Hill. He is survived by three children Mrs J B Bissei J B and A K McCloskey.

John H. McCloskey Marion County Masschusetts Ave Oriental Lodge A. M Crown Hill

Favors a Bridge Over the Heads of Citys Mules

Tom Draper barn foreman at 1131 Shelby street proposed building a bridge over municipal stalls to safely bridle the mules. While bridling a mule Tuesday the animal kicked him in the face, leaving a scratched cheek and a black eye. He returned to the office dazed, nicknamed Si by coworkers.

Tom Draper Shelbyst Draper Nee-Haw Ihol

Miss Ainshent Wears Blue Hair Bows

The article notes Miss Ainshent wearing two large blue bows in her hair and mentions a remark that one bow made her look ten years younger after a recent event. The playful remark reflects local fashion gossip and lighthearted commentary.

Beauty and Health in City Homes Show Priority

A reader asks the Sun to urge immediate city action on sanitary conditions, urging the council to curb leaky sewers and unsafe plumbing. He calls for a sanitary engineer to oversee drainage and installation, cites unsafe roof and gutter connections, and warns that disease remains a risk in both small homes and grand buildings unless prevention and proper sanitation are enforced.

Indiana

The Crime of Growing Old

A reflective poem on aging where Time and memories shape youth and shame. The speaker rejects dye and vanity, arguing memory is the real force aging or renewing, urging love of life and truth to stay mentally young. It warns that deeds linger in memory and fate is unchangeable.

Tima

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