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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
2
New York endures a heavy winter snow with cold, high winds and possible blizzard. 279 people including 35 women and five children seek shelter at municipal lodging houses after homeless camps are disrupted.
The Boys' Club 10 plans a benefit with three one-act plays by three home groups to raise funds for the coming year. Tickets are on sale at English's Opera House box office with many seats still available on the lower floor and balcony. The event aims for strong attendance and a record financial return.
Volunteers of America fed 76 people Friday at 44 S Capitol Ave with free noon meals. A mother and her three children received food, first in three days. Capt J J Jenks and Mrs Jenks run the effort under Lt Major P F Preston, seeking funds and provisions to continue. Donations can be made at the Capitol address or by phone Woodruff 1851. clothing also accepted.
Excerpted call to quit tobacco cites health harms and urges readers to mail for a free package offer. The piece emphasizes nicotine as a deadly poison and promotes an unverified home remedy program with a request for address information.
At the Indianapolis Municipal Art association banquet plans were discussed to build a chain of artistic structures from the federal building to St. Clair Park for a 1916 exposition. Proposed by Dr. F. B. Wynn the project would later convert temples into public buildings including a state library and museum a coliseum and a state hospital. Mayor Bookwalter spoke on public buildings and recognition of native Indiana art received emphasis from J. P. Dunn and others.
At the United Mine Workers national convention delegates show strong support for President Lewis as officers report absence of charges. Walker and Feehan opposed him while Indian miners spoke at Tomlinson hall. Hudson mine strike relief and charter restoration were urged by Indiana President Van Horn as Lewis defended his record.
Griffith-Wing delivers a heavy exchange against Billy Babige of Cincinnati. Bert Welker, also from Cincinnati, lands the fourth knockdown in a tense private club bout last night.
The Third Christian Church will hear Rev. Harry Granison Hill on personal power in a Sunday sermon. Visiting miners attend Fletcher Place M E church Sunday at 3. Rev. J P Johnson speaks. Tabernacle Presbyterian hosts Emmanuel Movement talk by Rev Neil McPherson. Morris Street M E marks 42nd Sunday school and 44th church anniversary. Bishop Vincent preaches at 10 45 a m. George W. Thompson speaks on Jesus Christ from a lawyer’s lens. Several churches list topics from Divine Valuation to Pleasing God and Sunday laws. Rev Allan B Philpott and Rev E H Moorman deliver sermons. A First Baptist service features Rev Charles N Hunt leading morning and evening addresses. Paul’s Gospel to Corinth in the morning and The Lawyer’s View of Christ in the evening. Dr Hurlstone preaches Christianity’s Greatest Product at Roberts Park with a later choral service debating Is America a Christian Nation. Dr Robert L Kelly addresses The Balancing of Life at the First Presbyterian. Home Presbyterian lists Presence of God as morning theme. a 6 30 p m Young People’s Band of Hope, 7 30 p m evening evangelism, large chorus Monday, session at J P Durham’s home, and various midweek meetings. All pews are free. public welcome.
Firemen continue spraying water on the ruins of the dry kiln at Adams and Raymond mills on Téhth and Dérman streets after a Thursday night blaze. Two water streams tackle the smouldering ruins as crews from various companies work the lines. William Grady of engine company No 1 left work Friday due to eye injuries from the heat and wind.
In a race card from Oakland Ed Curley lists selections for six races with a later note that Smiley Corbett is the most probable winner. Races feature horses such as Argonaut Adena Reson Tipster Penn Deutschland Dainty Belle Trois Temps Firestone Dorante King James Ketchemike Miss Delaney Paladgini Smiley Corbett Early Tide Yankee Daughter.
Indiana city leaders press for higher salaries as a vetoed bill shaping Indianapolis council pay is set as a senate special order on February 4 at 2 30 PM. City council members, including Chief Metzger and Mayor Bookwalter, have actively lobbied in the senate.
Randolph and Noble counties voted Friday to oust saloons. Randolph dry vote 2470. Noble 750. Only two saloons remain in Randolph. Noble will close 25 saloons. The statewide trend shows nine counties now dry: Wabash, Pike, Decatur, Putnam, Tipton, Hamilton, Lawrence, Neble and Randolph.
Milan and other Lombardy cities endure one of the coldest spells in memory with temperatures reaching ten degrees below zero at Varez. Water pipes freeze across several towns as the harsh weather intensifies suffering among the poor.
The Polytechnical Rescue Mission and Industrial Institute thanks the public for donations last month. It aids many needy colored people with clothing and furniture and seeks sheets and bedclothing. Officers include Emory J. Cain superintendent Rawara Green treasurer Miss Anna Hison matron and Rev J H Hyaceen general manager.
The Maca nerhcor society plans its annual mask ball on Friday evening February 19 in the club house hall decorated as a southern palm garden. Committees include Active Floor Honorary Floor and Reception heads with many local names and prominent residents listed.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as purifying breath and aiding digestion. It touts charcoal absorbing odors and gases, improving bowels, stopping diarrhea and constipation, and reviving blood and nerves. It claims widespread drugstore availability and a low price.
The Salvation Army was alerted to an elderly couple evicted from 810 Harmon Street. The crippled man, rheumatic, and his wife owned only bare furnishings when officers removed them to the street. Their stove was broken, and they faced hunger as rent remained unpaid. An agent reportedly demanded eviction despite possible rent payment. The Army later reported aid to another dying woman and to the elderly couple.
A blaze on the second floor of the White House department store at Cedar and Seventh streets caused $600,000 in damages. Six buildings were nearly ruined, with the White House store and several others among the heaviest losses. no lives or serious injuries occurred. The fire, driven by strong winds, threatened much of the business district.
The Merchants' association jury bill recommended for passage in the senate committee. Introduced by Senator Cox it provides that jury vacancies be filled by drawing from the jury box. It would draw twelve men for the grand jury and fill vacancies by calling six extra salesmen. The bill would permit court appointment of jurymen in civil cases with双方 attorneys agreement.
Paddy Sullivan of Brooklyn and Kid Locke were matched to fight six rounds next Wednesday at the Broadway Athletic Club in Nanticoke near Wilkes Barre at catchweights.
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