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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
3
Mrs Elizabeth Carson of 1418 Meridian Street startled by a large black dog that followed guests into her home and hid beneath a bed. The dog darted out when she investigated, causing a neighborhood alarm before officers removed it to the street.
In Liberty Center and Bluffton a jobless man, Charles Hartley, attempted to cash a forged $15 note at Wells County bank. Hartley, whose wife stayed with her parents Asa and Mrs Murphy, said he forged the note to obtain money after losing work and failing to pay rent. He expected to repay before the note fell due but faced possible prison time.
Springfield Illinois January 14 The legislative deadlock ending after a week the senate entered the hall of representatives at 11 am for a canvass of the state vote A contest for governor with charges of fraud error and collusion in all counties was filed with the secretaries of both houses Speaker Shartleff presiding declared the election of Deneen and all officers appearing as victors despite the returns
Orville Tar Mey was arraigned in Garrett circuit court on a charge of stealing coal from the B and O railroad. He pleaded guilty and received a 90 day jail sentence suspended during good behavior.
An advertisement from New York touts a “secret” for female charm credited to Madame Moneaux. It claims a simple tonic and glycerine mix will develop the bust arms and neck, offering a dramatic transformation for women with poor nutrition and circulation. The regimen involves cadomene tincture, borax rose water, and nightly applications for about a week.
Miss Daly, a comic actress in the musical satire The Promoters, aided a tired clerk in Cleveland by taking her counter shift for the afternoon after learning the clerk was the sole supporter of an aging mother and sister. The act showcased Daly's charitable spirit in the theatrical world.
Martin Beck, head of the Orpheum vaudeville circuit, announces a new two-branch training program at the New Astor building. The business methods course covers clerical work, reports, artist treatment, and discipline while the press work course teaches the literature and publicity used in Orpheum houses. Prizes will reward top ad designs and hanger displays.
In Muncie Indiana on January 14 1929 John N. Jones sues for divorce alleging Etta M. Jones used intoxicating liquors against his wishes He also accuses her of laziness indolence and beating him and seeks custody of their seven month old child.
Decatur Indiana January 14 Samuel Amerine vanished from his home leaving a destitute wife and children. He disposed of his property shortly before leaving after gathering a few belongings. He did not provide enough provisions for a meal before his departure and his absence has caused hardships for his family.
In Marion Indiana on January 14 a consolidation unites the George B. Campbell grocery Hiatt Lenfesty grocery and F C Lenfesty hardware. The new firm aims to operate one of the largest Marion department stores in the near future.
Shelbyville Indiana January 14 three hundred attend roll call meeting of the Knights of Pythias and 50 applications for membership were received. The order now has a membership of 500 and the slogan is 600 for 1910.
Mrs Grover Cleveland, widow of the ex president, is ordered to testify in the Brandenberg grand larceny case involving the sale of a letter claimed to bear Grover Cleveland’s signature. The case centers on alleged forgery and sale of the letter.
Upper picture shows Komito, daughter of a Tokio university professor, who was to wed Torao Nomura, a young Japanese butler in Ardmore Penn. Komito later killed herself. Nomura acted erratically and last week shot a maid in the banker’s Ardmore family, then killed himself.
An explosion at the Electric Boat company experiment station in Quincy injured three men and killed one. Carl Bergstrom of Boston died, while Lieut. Commander Gregory C. Davison retired U S N a former Newport torpedo station commander C H Bedell of Wallaston and P L Glenn of Quincy were hurt.
A terse exchange quotes a man asking for fire insurance not on his home but on his job, underscoring concerns about workplace risk and employee protection as depicted in a Houston Post snippet.
The Chicago Teachers federation, led by Miss Margaret Haley, battles autocratic school boards, fights tax dodging corporations, and pushes for pensions and fair pay. Since 1893 the union has influenced legislation and elections, facing attacks while expanding school reforms and collective action. Anne G. Baer presides as Haley guides the federation and its 5,000 members through ongoing clashes with politics and power.
A mysterious intruder nicknamed Jack the Peeper has been seen visiting several west Portland homes over the past two nights. He peered through a window with a half raised blind, walked onto a porch, and knocked at doors, then vanished when residents answered.
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