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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
10
Mill End Bargains offer men s shoes with 6 styles in patent colt gun metal box calf and more. Includes blucher lace and patter ns sizes all good lasts while they last Main Floor price 82 59.
Indiana's greatest dry goods retailer offers mill ends of laces from 4 to 7 inches wide with match sets and single patterns at discount prices. Cluny laces in widths 3 to 6 inches with pleasing patterns reduce from 12¢ to 25¢ per yard.
Readable text outlines a multi-section sale of mill ends across fabrics and related goods. It highlights vast yardage of printed cottons, ginghams, Madras, Percales, linens, silks, and accessories with sale prices per yard, plus extensive domestic goods like sheets, pillow cases, blankets, and towels. Multiple departments advertise deep discounts and large stock across fabrics, linens, and apparel.
Mill Ends of fine wash goop and silk mimics offered in many colors and fabrics. Hosiery includes imported black Lisle and silk blends with sale prices, while curtain fabrics and nets in various patterns are discounted. Window shades and cross stripes complete the sale on the third floor.
In New York a deadly cold wave looms as authorities report train No. 2 of the Southern Minnesota division of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway missing since Friday with 100 persons aboard. Milwaukee advices note a new snowstorm heading west. The city shelters fill as the cold grips the poor.
The Indianapolis Southern Railway sues William E. Stevenson in Superior Court No. 3 before Judge Carter. The company says Stevenson, hired to buy Indianapolis real estate for its right of way at 138,750, bought the tracts for less and kept a secret profit. The railroad asks for an accounting and judgment for any profited amount.
The liner St Louis limped into port at Quarantine in bad condition with a broken rudder after a rough voyage. Wireless reports described the vessel’s accident and slow progress, carrying nearly 1,000 passengers.
The record notes upcoming meetings for men under McCabe Council No 7 with gatherings at 8 oclock. The fragment specifies the council's event timing and hosting, indicating a regular schedule for members.
Salvatore Governale, convicted of a double murder dated April 14, 1907, was executed at Sing Sing prison. The death march began at 5:45 AM and he was pronounced dead at 6:15 AM after 1840 volts and 10 amperes were applied. Dr Edward Stucka of Jefferson University attended as a medical observer. The event was described as the most successful execution in Sing Sing history.
Dr. Fred G. Nierman a young wealthy Fort Wayne physician died after voluntarily undergoing an intestinal operation to prove his radical theory that the colon is unnecessary for health and harmful as a disease breeding ground. Surgeons called the operation faultless but death came from hernia and peritonitis. Nierman had invited outside surgeons to operate but all refused. It is believed this was his third such operation.
Herman Billik, alleged murderer of the Vizal family, was moved to Joliet to begin a life sentence amid his vow of innocence. He claimed the courts would release him soon, insisting he is not guilty.
James Underwood was acquitted of murdering Charles A. Hine by a jury in criminal court Saturday evening. The prisoner was discharged by the court. The tragedy occurred at the Moore Packing plant last August. Underwood offered a defense, the record shows.
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