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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1910
Page
2
A bold promotional notice urges readers to start saving now. It touts a strong company promising success through savings with one million dollars capital and five hundred thousand dollars surplus pledged to back every cent saved.
Rev John Holmes of the Church of the Messiah told a child labor conference that churches neglect today’s social problems. He argued the church favors future concerns over present moral issues and urged ministers to focus on solving worldly problems rather than just the hereafter.
Multiple Indiana towns report civic actions from Boonville to Lafayette. Elks lodges formed in Boonville with parading delegations from Evansville and southern Indiana. Police chiefs appointed in New Albany. fire chief named to replace a retiree. Fire damage reported in Wabash North Manchester with extensive financial losses. Purdue-hosted dairy convention concludes with leadership elected. tragic death of George W. Bennett linked to 1890 shootings. Riot-like unrest at Bedford strikes and mine explosion at Lyford mine prompts miner action. Drowned man Peter Hall from Livonia reported after attempting to ford Yost river.
Tex Rickard arrives in Salt Lake City amid a dispute over ring location for the Jeffries Johnson bout He rejects Jack Gleason authority insisting he alone can name the battleround Nevada promoters back him near Salt Lake City and Utah lawyers see no legal block Governor reportedly favors the fight if lawful
San Francisco January 15. The police committee of supervisors granted January and February fight permits to James Griffin and James Coffroth under the Shasta club name. Gleason’s July forty five round contest was approved. A combine report among Griffin Gleason and Coffroth was denied. Gleason testified that Tex Rickard was not involved with his club.
Graff of the Sportsmen and Decker of the Imperials tied for the W. A. Walker prize with 43 in Indianapolis Bowling League play last night. Graff led players with 688 in the evening. The Sportsmen gained on North Sides with three wins while Indians took two from Pirates in a late roll-off. Nationals shut out Crescents. Imperials defeated Company B in three games. Mar ions lost twice to Hoosiers. Elks beat Waskirstons once.
County Treasurer Fishback reports 15000 dollars found in Barrett law funds from suspected duplicate street payment errors. Combined with 27090 dollars given to Indianapolis charities, officials seek to identify taxpayers owed refunds. State officials review Barrett law accounts with State Board of Accountants at Gov Marshall's urging. If funds derive from double payments, the state may relinquish any claim and reimburse proper persons.
The Ringgold Georgia post office, about 18 miles south of Chattanooga, was blown up early today. Thieves seized $690 in stamps, $15 in currency, £26 belonging to the postmistress, and three registered letters.
Mrs Jane Resener age 77 died Friday at her home 707 West Noble Street. A longtime Indianapolis resident since 1851 she was the widow of Christian F Resener survived by four daughters. Funeral services set for 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the family home.
The Rev. George D. Adamson and Rev. J. F. Ranier lead morning sermons on heart magnetism and Halley’s Comet significance with evening topics on youth and prophecy. Multiple choirs and classes join services at First Spiritual, First Baptist, St. Paul’s, Second Presbyterian, Central Christian, and more, with offerings from elders and prominent lay readers.
The Rev J S Rainier of King Avenue M E Church preaches Sunday at 10 45 on The Spiritual Significance of Halley's Comet and at 7 30 on The Greatest Prize Winner In the World Prof Earl Turher will sing both services and direct the large chorus choir.
Miss Helen Motley of Grand Rapids visits Miss Helen Hubbard. Mr and Mrs Thomas Kaufman of Richmond spend weekend with Mrs Kaufman's parents. Mrs George Seymour of Laporte guests Mrs Henry Buttelph. Misses Caroline and Julia Mayor visit Chicago. Miss Woodward of Buffalo visits Mr and Mrs A B Gates. Mr and Mrs Joseph Schaf visit son Charles in New York. Mrs S E Morss hosts Monday for daughter Mrs Shebert Loonen and dinner Wednesday for Mrs Loonen. Miss Octavia A Carr and William E Winegar to marry January 26 at St Pauls church.
A troupe of wrestlers will perform in Indianapolis at Tomlinson Hall on January 26 featuring Yussouf Mahmout against Raoul De Rouen the French Giant Charley Olson facing Standy Fitzsimmons and George Cutlanos the wrestling Greek meeting Johnny Billiter of Toledo.
Young Donnelly and Everett Reeves of Anderson have been matched to go ten rounds at Anderson the last of this month.
New York January 15. An argument between William Woods of Whitestone and John Ferris of the Bronx, both night watchmen at Park and Tilford, ended in a duel in the store cellar. Woods was shot and killed after a half hour of fighting.
Indiana State Pure Food commission appoints Bert Cohn as city market inspector to enforce glass case provisions. Warrants issued for arrests of stand holders who left provisions exposed, including Mrs Elia Russell E Painter A J Cramer Mrs Elizabeth Redmond W N Miller Louis Volnet A L Frauer and Mrs Shepherd.
In Newburyport Massachusetts on January 14 the Boston schooners M. L. Wethered and Ada K. Damon were wrecked within a short distance as fierce waves hammered them. Volunteers describe severe sea conditions and undermined structures from last month’s blizzard.
Manager McGraw of the Giants will keep the regular team together for the exhibition games before the season. The plan to split New York players into two teams is dropped as the second team did not meet expectations. The Giants start the season with an exhibition against Yale in New York on April 9.
The notice states an examination for the position of Assistant Buildings Inspectors will be held January 18, 1919 at 10 o'clock a.m. in the office of The Building Inspector Room 56 Courthouse Indianapolis Indiana.
Weather may delay a program of tests but planned events include takeoffs landings speed slow and altitude drills. Charles K Hamilton chases Paulhan altitude mark as excitement grows over a possible Paulhan Curtiss race. Paulhan may visit Mount Wilson before departing. San Francisco day draws 10 000 locals to witness the flights.
Westchester Racing Association announces 16 stakes at Belmont Park totaling 33,000 dollars for the next season. Stakes close to nominations February 16. The schedule lists events for 3-year-olds and up, 8-year-olds, and 2-year-olds including the Metropolitan handicap Toboggan and several others.
New York January report states Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh champions would resign from the National League schedule committee if Brooklyn president Ebbetts also steps down. He says a mutual retreat would let Lynch and Heydler decide the playing schedule and no objections would be raised to long schedules.
Pazo Ointment claims to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or the money back. The advertisement emphasizes a promise of relief with a 50 cent price point.
Police court prosecutor Oren Hackhanded his resignation to County Prosecutor Hooton with effect Monday. He will remain as Rhodius estate administrator and pursue general law practice in the Indiana Trust building. Hack has served three years as police court prosecutor and cited time demands from afternoon sessions.
In police court Judge Collins ruled the Mortar and Fuel Co. not guilty of selling short weight coal to M. H. Traylor an architect on Washington Boulevard. Traylor weighed three sacks and estimated a 20 pound shortfall, but the evidence was deemed insufficient.
Henry Sweetland a well known colored man in the city died Friday at Ward's sanitarium from blood poisoning. He was 60 years old and had lived in Indianapolis for 3 years where he ran a transfer business. A former city council member serves two terms and the funeral is set for 1 pm Monday at Simpson's chapel. He resided with his family at 408 West Fourteenth Street.
An advertisement touts Cascerets tablets with claims of clearing pimples improving digestion and overall health. The text markets a 10c and 25c option, with a money back guarantee and a promise of no bulk sale. The piece includes testimonial style language about beauty and vigor.
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