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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
11
Readable fragments list lace bargains with prices like 4¢ and 12%c and mentions of discounts on fabric and trims. The sparse text implies a classified ad or catalog page itemizing discounted laces and related goods in a small retail context.
Evelyn Fielding, daughter of Chicago millionaire Franklyn Fielding, faces a society engagement with the Earl of Weymouth as the rival Pittsburg spender Percy Springer delights London with entertainments. John Fagan exposes banker Webster in a fake Dare Devil mine scam while Springer learns a hard lesson about trust as Fagan exposes the ruse.
In a brief scene, a girl reminds Mr Springer that she is engaged as youth clings to a bright rose he holds. He pleads for another chance, but she departs, leaving him with a second red rose and a lingering sense of locked desire.
A wary young man wrestles with guilt and profits as he contemplates returning a £2000 check tied to a dubious Daredevil mine deal. Webster confronts Springer about the stock fraud and schemes to drain Springer’s fortune, while Miss Lloyd’s earlier gain looms in the background.
Newark C in the Ohio State league pulled off a triple play on Portsmouth, Halla held Toledo to three hits, and Louisville won the opening game of a series handily. Nagle was hit hard in the sixth as locals scored five runs to seal victory. Stanley’s sensational catch highlighted the day as Cincinnati’s Reds beat the Giants 4 to none. Terre Haute and Dayton tied in 15 innings after an earlier game. Schaefer and Johns pitched well in relief, Boston beat St. Louis 4 to 1 with Lindaman in form, Lush hindered by pitches. St. Paul defeated Kansas City 7 to 0 behind Brandon and Miller. Wheeler’s catch powered Minneapolis to take both ends of a double header from Milwaukee. Evansville split a double header with Fort Wayne as fielding from French Dunn Crowder and Kustas stood out. Cleveland built a six-run lead before Boston rallied.
Boston triumphed 8 to 6 behind strong relief from Jess as Berger faltered. Winter limited Cleveland to two hits in seven innings. Detroit swept New York in a two game set while Chicago also won both ends of their doubleheader, 1 to 0 and 7 to 2, with Burns and White stellar pitching and Clymer delivering timely batting feats in the second game.
Eugene Walters recalls his western break after reporting in Cincinnati. He joined Murray and Mack in Los Angeles to write The Sunnyside of Broadway, then sold Paid in Full and The Wolf, both enjoying long runs at Astor Chicago and Liberty theaters.
Indianapolis Sun newsboys were treated to a vaudeville program at the Family theater on Tuesday night. The young critics cheered each act as the theater offers bills above average and draws large crowds, with Sun carriers invited to attend Friday night and obtain tickets by visiting The Sun office on Thursday or Friday.
The National Association of Master Bakers will convene in Indianapolis on August 31 and September 1, 2, 4, and 8. The association's executive committee, meeting here, plans the gathering and is hosting Indianapolis bakers as guests. The committee will remain in session through Thursday.
The choir of Trinity M. E. church plans a trolley party tonight to raise funds for the pipe organ. Cars will depart Oliver Avenue and Division Street at 8 p.m. The route will cover most city lines.
Wonderland offers Valdare and Varno, acrobatic trick cyclists, performing a ladder stunt with a buggy wheel. Valdare climbs ten feet, balances atop a pedestal, and imitates a frightened clown while maintaining balance.
The rider Valdare descends a ladder mounted on a buggy wheel as his partner screams. He accelerates to speed yet brakes to stop three feet from the ladder’s bottom, a feat praised as a championship trick in comedic cycle work.
The Fraser Highlands, a Scottish Canadian band, perform at Fair Bank Park this week with ragtime encores. The program includes bagpipe and dancing numbers, classic pieces, and selections tailored to German, Irish, Scottish tastes. On Thursday 800 Caledonian Quaiting club members will attend the Scottish concert together with special entertainment arrangements.
The English theater advertises current talking pictures that captivate audiences. A Race for a Million is described as exciting with dramatic moments. Also shown is Where Is That Quarter a light comedy meant to amuse and relieve troubles.
Invisible vocalists in the Grand Theatre perform to illustrated songs with demanding, nerves testing solo work. The initial week’s bill features high quality numbers and a selection of Indianapolis vocal talent. The program changes Thursday and draws strong patronage.
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