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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1909

Page

2

Hussars’ Final German Village Concert at Wonderland

Gilliland's Black Hussar band performs its last German Village concert Thursday evening at Wonderland with an improvised program. Audience requests will be played, continuing the Hussars' park concert tradition. Friday features the Tyrolean quintet of Alpine yodlers following the Hussars.

Hussar Wonder Hussars Mr. Eee Otto Techts Gilliland Black Hussar Band Airdome Nelson Musical Comedy Co Child's Grand Army G. A. R. Men Indianapolis Garfield Park George H. Thomas Post

Spain Bombards Moorish Camps After Workmen's Murder

Melilla Morocco July 15 Spain has begun measures against the Moors for the recent murder of four Spanish workmen in Morocco. The gun boat Dona Maria del Merlina bombarded Moorish camps near here for several hours. The heavy sea prevents the landing of troops.

Melilla Morocco Spain Dona Maria del Merlina

Taft Invited to Confederate Reunion on July 21

Washington July 15 President Taft received an invitation to attend the annual Confederate reunion at Fisher's Hill Virginia on July 21. The condition is that the tariff bill be disposed of by that time.

Washington, D. C Taft Fisher's Hill

Rotted Beam Fault Tied to Fatal Factory Accident

Coroner Blackwell ruled John Springer’s death at the National Paper Stock plant July 5 was caused by a rotted overhead beam that failed, dropping the elevator machinery. The permit to erect the elevator existed but no completion report or inspection followed, leaving Springer and his family destitute.

Blackwell John Springer National Paper Stock Company Springer

Statuette of Shakespeare Sells for 2025 at Sotheby’s

A rediscovered statuette of William Shakespeare sold at Sotheby’s in London for 2025 dollars. The piece, attributed to Gerard Johnson, is thought to be the original model for the Westminster Abbey monument to the playwright.

London William Shakespere Sotheby’s Rooms Gerard Johnson West Minster Abbey

Explosion at City Hospital Damages Water Heater

A small water heater exploded Thursday in the engine room of the City hospital causing little damage. The five foot high heater, about 38 gallons, supplied hot water to part of the building. The cause of the blast is not known.

City Hospital

Bell Company Wins Eight City Court Victory Over Independent Wire

In Bellefontaine Ohio Judge Broderick dissolves an injunction and allows Bell Telephone wires to reconnect with the local exchange. The ruling follows broader federal court trends valuing public convenience over independent telephone aims. Community service and uniform rates are urged, contrasting with promoter interests and donation stock.

Broderick Bell Company Bellefontaine, O Bell Telephone Company United Stateselephone Company J. S. Brailey, Jr United Telephone Company Independent Home Company Bellefontaine Central Union Company Anderson Federal Court Indianapolis Lne Brailey Bookwalter

Evansville Central’s Spangler and Ferrias Cut Loose

South Bend release notices indicate Evansville Central league players First Baseman Spangler and pitcher Ferrias were cut yesterday. No reason given. both are expected to sign with Dayton South Bend or Fort Wayne clubs.

South Bend Ind Knoll Evansville Centralleage Spangler Ferrias Dayton Fort Wayne

Local social notes from the county life page

Local residents plan travels to New York City and Atlantic City next week. Weddings and parties fill the week with engagements for Miss Olive Hawkins and Miss Catherine Hopper with their forthcoming marriages. The Hanly dinner party features the Whitney quartet with a large guest list at their N Meridian street home.

E. A. Lambeth New York Atlantic City J. Frank Hanly N. Meridian Street Whitney Quartet of Rochester N. Y S. R. Artman Whitney Rabb George Wilson Hallie McNeil Charlotte Dye Irene McAdams Miss Rabb J. B. McAdams ThomasArtman

Women Learning to Get Through Riverside Waves

Lionel Legare entertains spectators at Riverside bathing beach with balancing acts including rolling a large ball on a spiral tower while women learn to swim on summer mornings. Free lessons attract many city women, with rifle shooting and Indian club exhibitions as nightly concerts. Indianapolis anticipates many more women swimmers by season end.

Lionel Legare Riverside Legare Arndt Indianapolis

Methodist Leader Converts to Mormonism Influenced by Wife

Detroit July 15 Howard Wesley a descendant of John Wesley and former Preston Methodist Sunday school teacher joined the Church of the Latter Day Saints His wife converted to Mormonism last fall and persuaded him to follow.

Detroit Howard Wesley John Wesley Preston Methoodist Church Church of the Latter Days Saints Wesley Mormon Church

Lightning Kills Young Man in Garden Tragedy

In Asheville North Carolina on July 15 Joe D Heston aged 22 was struck by lightning and killed instantly while in his parents garden at their home. The incident occurred during a thunderstorm and authorities reported no further injuries.

Asheville N. C Joe D. Heston

Odd Five-Letter Boxmen Names Puzzle for White Sox

The article lists seven White Sox boxmen surnames Walsh White Smith Fione Scott Sutor and notes each name has five letters. The quirk is presented as a factual oddity without further context.

Walsh White Smith Fione Scott Sutor Burns White Sox

Fort Wayne Letter Critiques Indianapolis Champs Slump

A Fort Wayne reader writes to the Sun sports editor railing at the Indianapolis team’s poor form. He blames big league chatter for on-field slip ups and suggests humorous pregame tricks as remedies while urging harsher press censure.

Fort Wayne Indianapolis Sportig The Sun Ind Carr Fist Louisvilles Toledos Joe

Jeffries Publishes Forfeit Challenge in Kansas City

Kansas City reports James J. Jeffries declares a forfeit posted within 30 days for a fight. His spokesman says Jeffries will fight the first man who offers to cover the money and will not name Johnson as challenger. Jeffries insists he remains champion and will not challenge Johnson on that basis.

Kansas City James J. Jeffries Jeff Johnson Jeffs

Bout for Little Fellows on coast next month

Phil McGovern received a strong offer via manager Mike McNennis to fight Monte Attell in a six round bout on the coast next month. Jack Gleason, a former San Francisco promoter, is in New York representing the club seeking the fight. McGovern desires the finish with Goldman and will box in New York first before heading west. The Frisco club pushes the bout for next month.

Little Fellows New York Phil McGovern Mike McNennis Monte Attell Jack Gleason San Francisco McGovern Goldman Frisco

Louisville Defeats Durham For Fourth Straight Win

Louisville beat Durham yesterday to take the fourth straight win in the series from Columbus. Hogg allowed only four hits. A sensational sop and throw by Sullivan and a one handed running catch by Reilly highlighted the game.

Louisville Durham Columbus Hogg Sullivan Reilly

Local Amateur Baseball Notices Seek Games and Players

The Arrows canceled a scheduled game with the Boys' Club due to wet grounds and seek a July 18 opponent from the Nonpareils. Pathfinders ready for Crescent Juniors at Riverside No. 5 Sunday at 1 pm. Crescent manager to call about 1 am. Whitestown Grays open July 18 and Aug 1 and invite Waverlaw Grays Bannu worth Laskeys or Gold Medals. Manhattan Athletics seeks fast amateur teams for games and asks for Diamond bookings and away contests. Strong 19-year-old pitcher or outfielder available from Tibbs Avenue Haughville. Spalm Reserves want a fast semi-pro game this Sunday.

Arrows Woulake E. Rocumke Pathfinders Crescent Juniors Riverside No. 5 Crescents Whitestown Grays Aus Waverlaw ‘Grays Bannuworth-Laskeys G. O. Laughner Illnois Ohio Indiana Missouri Kentucky Manhattan Athletics Bob McDonald Lord Street Henderson Frank Lewis Tibbs Avenue Haughville Spalm EA Spalm Rural Street Woodruft

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