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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1909

Page

2

Miners Face Convention as Election Count Awaits

Delegates to the United Mine Workers convention await the board of canvassers report this week to decide if President Thomas J. Lewis or J. H. Walker wins the top post. Both sides claim victory amid fraud charges and the special scale committee meets daily. Saturday’s session rejected Stephen McDonald as a delegate from district 1. The miners held Monday sessions at the German house while surrendering Tomlinson hall to the Musikverein for a charity concert. They attended church services on Sunday in Indianapolis.

The United Mine Workers Board of Canvasisers Thomas J. Lewis J. H. Walker Lewis Stephen McDonald Pennsylvania Tomlinson Hall Musikverein Indianapolis

Birthday salute to Mrs Huffer founder of Sunday school

Mrs Caroline M Huffer founder of the Seventh Presbyterian Sunday school celebrated her eighty ninth birthday Saturday at the home of her son Frank Huffer on East Morris Street.

Caroline M. Huffer Seventh Presbyterian Sunday School Frank Huffer E. Morris Street

A Mother's Plea For Costiveness Cure Promoted By Nurse

A mother seeks help for her three children suffering from chronic costiveness and related symptoms. A respected trained nurse and matron prescribes a gentle remedy from cascara rhubarb and a syrup, to be given in small doses after meals, adjusted by age, and promises relief based on vast experience.

Catholics Cancel Indiana Game In Bloomington

Indiana university basketball game with Notre Dame canceled after Notre Dame pulled out following trouble with Wabash. Athletic Director Jimmy Sheldon says the Catholic five cannot afford the trip and Wabash reportedly fears meeting them.

Bloomington Ind Indiana University Notre Dame Jimmy Sheldon

Newark Catches Davidson as Manager for Newark State Team

Homer Davidson, catcher of the Cleveland Americans, has signed to manage the Newark State team for the coming season. The move places Davidson in a leadership role with Newark, signaling a transition for the team as it prepares for the next campaign. The deal confirms Davidson will bring his experience from the major leagues to Newark’s lineup and coaching staff.

NAP Newark Homer Davidson Cleveland Americans

Weighmaster Accused of Large Fraud at Hay Market

Isidor Wulfson a weights and measures inspector posed as a farmer at the Kentucky avenue hay market to investigate fraud. Joseph Fournace weighmaster and Hallie Sanders of Brownsburg were arrested. Sanders confessed and named other implicated farmers. Bonds set at 2500 and 2000. Sanders charged with forgery grand larceny and short weighing. Fournace charged with issuing false certificates and grand larceny.

Isidor Wulfson Kentucky Avenue Joseph Fournace Hallie Sanders Brownsburg Fournace Sanders Harry Allen

Fisheries Treaty 16 Signed at Washington

Secretary Root signed a treaty with Canada's Minister of Justice Aylesworth and Newfoundland's Minister of Justice Kent regarding Newfoundland fisheries. At midnight they reached a satisfactory agreement resolving a long standing dispute over American fishermen's rights in waters of British North America.

Washington Root Aylesworth Canada Kent Newfoundland United States British North America

Widow Follows Husband in Short Time to Rest

In under two days after her husband died Mrs. Thomas Blackwell, 73, died shortly before 1 o clock Sunday at 10% 8 Senate Avenue. He had died Friday night, both became ill about the same time. Coroner Black is investigating.

Thomas Blackwell Senate Avenue

Dayton Mystery Follows 15 Year Old Mary Forschner’s Death

A new Dayton murder case unfolds as 15 year old Mary Forschner is found dead near Knox avenue. She was choked and dragged to a barn, with her bank book and money purse nearby. Stepfather Robert Geppert led police to the scene after a late-night search, while Charles Snider and Samuel Morris are detained for questioning.

Dayton, O Dona Gilman Anna Markowitz Mary Forschner Cali Berk & Fry Fifth Street Knox Street Vermont Knox Avenue Robert Geppert Maggie Geppert Arthur Hyre John Merkle Lieut Haley Dayton Kennedy Mary Charles Snider Samuel Morris North Dayton

Mystery of Ugide Not Yet Solved Unraveled

The inquest into George Clemens a 48 year old man who died by self harm last Wednesday in his room at 17 S Senate avenue by drinking carbolic acid remains unsolved. Questions about Clemens money sources late night routine and possession of ten dollar bills used to pay rent persist. He was buried Monday noon from Renihan Blackwell undertakers and a unnamed woman claimed to be a friend but did not appear at the morgue.

George Clemens S. Senate Avenue Clemens Renihan & Blackwell Blackwell

Walter A. Boyd Dead at Claypool Hotel Chief Baggageman

Walter A. Boyd, chief baggageman at the Claypool hotel, died Sunday at his Volney flats home after a two day illness. Funeral services set for 2 PM Tuesday, burial in Eagle Creek cemetery. Survived by widow and one son. he was brother of former State Senator Thomas E. Boyd.

Walter A. Boyd Claypool Hotel Volney Flats W. Washington Street Eagle Creek Boyd Thomas E. Boyd

Social Whiri With Coffee Insomnia and Collapse

A Salt Lake City teacher recounts career strain from coffee and late nights. After trying Postum, she reports stomach relief and steadier mornings, noting coffee’s injurious effects even in small amounts. The Postum ad claims gradual health benefits and urges proper preparation. Read "The Road to Wellville" in packaging.

Blac Salt Lake City Postum Co Battle Creek Wellside Pkgn

Divorce Granted Between Cox and Mae Cox in Noblesville

In Noblesville Indiana on January 2 Ora A. Cox filed for divorce from his wife Mae Cox. The case notes indicate petition for dissolution and a court action granting separation.

Ora A. Cox Eapia -Mae Cok

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