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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
2
Democrats in the Indianapolis city council plan to vote unanimously for Theo dore Portteus as president of the council. They also back Fay Wright for vice president and Jacob H. Hilkene for caucus chairman, aiming to steer the body amid Republican factional fights.
The Marion County Fish and Game Protective association plans a Monday night meeting in room 12 at the statehouse to push a state fish hatchery. Members report broad support from fishermen farmers and landowners and note the group has stocked 20 000 black bass in local streams this year.
A blaze at the United States Encaustic Tile works on Sixteenth and Missouri streets Saturday night destroyed a large barn and killed seven mules and one horse. The fire, likely started by an incendiary, caused about $3,000 in losses.
Ida William was shot and killed by Edward Strickland who then died by suicide after wounding Ellman J. Timmons. Timmons remains hospitalized in Evansville. Strickland, a ball player who had signed with Evansville, died the same day. his mother mourns, claiming a dream forewarned the event.
The asylum reports $1 006 60 in returns from Professor Napoleon, with a mortgage of 5 750 left unpaid after paying 1 100. The board notes newspapers aided with space and ads, expresses gratitude, and states relief at reducing the mortgage. Emma Lee Elam signs as president of the board.
A Chicago merchant dies leaving his son to run a vast enterprise. Friends debate the son’s fitness with one approving view and another doubting his head for the task, illustrating doubts about inheriting a family remit.
The piece argues pepsin works only in acid, noting alkalinity ruins it. It urges neutralizing mixtures to stop intestinal fermentation and gas, offering a home-made recipe of sodium phosphate core, peppermint essence, baking soda, and water. Dose is two teaspoonfuls before meals.
Charles Workman, a bricklayer, was seriously injured in a cave-in during excavation for the Taggart Baking Co addition at New Jersey and Court streets. Two other workers were buried briefly but escaped with only minor injuries. Workman suffered a fractured hip and a broken leg.
A representative of Swift & Co. said the Chicago packing firm plans a Hartford City branch plant. It would be a modern small packing house and depot serving cattle hogs and sheep from the area. The Sioux City plant loss sparked talks of multiple small plants, though reliability is unconfirmed.
Dr C I Fletcher presented four illustrated lectures at the New Gayety theater detailing a journey from Indianapolis to Messina. The well attended shows raised 100.10 dollars for the Red Cross quake relief fund aiding Sicily earthquake victims.
In St. Joseph Michigan a crowd of about 1000 watched as ten Church of God converts were baptized yesterday afternoon. Rev August F Schmuttz led the ceremony with converts aged from a small child to a 72 year old woman entering via a ladder through a hole in the ice.
Rev. Henry W. Vitz of the Second Reformed Church led Sunday afternoon services in the county jail. Prisoners listened closely and joined in singing while women sat on the upper balcony. Sheriff Woessner plans weekly religious services with pastors from various churches.
Fred Heier saloon keeper at 12 S New Jersey street was arrested Saturday night by Capt Hyland and Lieut Sand on a charge of keeping a gambling house. Seven men found playing poker in the basement. Heier awaiting trial on a similar charge. previously fined 500 dollars and 180 days in the workhouse by Judge Whallon.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana will be among speakers at the American Forestry association meeting in Washington on January 18 and 19, the dates listed in the dispatch.
May Queen of Boston and Ralph Gaynor married in Chicago three weeks ago. She performs at the Princess theater in San Francisco while awaiting forgiveness from Gaynor's parents. Mrs Gaynor says the salary helps until the family reconciles, with her future plans tied to a letter from Ralph's mother back from Europe.
Purdue University agriculture station reports success with the Dorsett hog cholera serum. With a small appropriation the veterinarians expect reduced hog losses and annual savings for Indiana farmers. Missouri reports similar results and seeks $45 000 yearly to save farmers up to five million dollars.
Ward and Vokes will perform a return engagement at the Park on January 18 20. The booking signals a continued run of the popular duo with audiences awaiting another day of stage comedy.
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