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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1909

Page

2

Call for Help Against Free Raw Materials Policy

A group of 17 Republican lawmakers from coal, iron ore, lumber and related states confronted President Taft at the White House urging him to oppose free raw materials and support a duty on key resources. They stressed party pledges and potential shifts to the Democrats if policy changed, with several other members and officials present in support.

Washington Taft Keifer Joyce Johnson Kennedy Thomas Ohio Langley Edwards Bradley Kentucky Woodyard Hubbard Ganes Sturgis West Virginia Cowles Grant North Carolina Young Michigan Sleep Virginia Mondell Wyoming Southwick New York Gaines Hayes Sherman Tener Bates Barchfield Pennsylvania Austin Tennessee Richardson Alabama Burkett Nebraska Longworth

Longest Detroit game ends in 18 innings at Bennett Park

Detroit and Washington battled 18 innings at Bennett Park in Detroit. The game halted at dusk with Detroit trailing 9 to 6. Summers, Gray, and Groome pitched brilliantly. McBride and Bush starred at shortstop.

Detroit Mich Washington Bennett Park Kerin Gray Groom Summers McBrids Bush Groome Crawford Cobb Moriarity Unglaub McBride Rossman Ungland Donahue Kelly Balse Kerin and Sheridan

Hagerty Announces Candidacy for Fifth District Council

James A. Hagerty of 1629 Union Street enters the Fifth district race as a Democratic candidate. He has 20 years in the foundry sand business, lifelong south-side resident, married and 40, with wide city connections and substantial property holdings. He has never held office before but is a long-time Democrat.

James A. Hagerty Union Street Hagerty

Rare and Unique Entertainment at Fairview Park Stage

A primitive yet classic performance titled Children of the Forest in Epic Poem Pose by P. A. Canary unfolds at Fairview park along the Wabash and Erie canal. Native actors reenact Hiawatha with recitations by Clinton E. Lloyd, amid a natural hillside amphitheater and camp fires, under F. E. Moore’s management.

P. A. Canary Fairview Park Wabash and Erie Canal Clinton E. Lloyd F. E. Moore

Riverside park invites all to enjoy sweet water lil ies

A nostalgic tour of Riverside park promises baths boating dancing and shaded relaxation. Visitors mingle with guests inviting a dance while enjoying cooling sodas and lemonades as the mazy music carries the afternoon into evening.

Riverside Park

Tyrolean Yodlers at German Village and Wanted a Wife at Wonderland

Wonderland park hosts two acts next week in Hoosier capital. Otto Fiechil Tyrolean Quintet performs in German Village with four women and one man in Alpine costumes. At Air Dome the musical comedy Wanted, a Wife features Dan Gillespie whose fibs to his uncle spark a scheme involving twins and mistaken marriages.

Otto Fiechil Wonderland Air Dome Dan Gillespie Deacon Smith Dan Tcose Daniel

Vacation excursion to Camp Algonac offered for $20

The Sun proposes a July 27 trip from Indianapolis to Camp Algonac via Toledo and Detroit with White Star liner Tasamoo. For $20, including meals and all resort facilities, travelers tour Canadian and American shores, enjoy northern waters, and can fish with guides ready to explain features of Algonac. Representatives will assist interested travelers.

Indianapolis Indiana Caimp Algonac Toledo Detroit Camp Algonac Here Algonac Detroit River Lake St. Clair St. Clair River

Suit filed to enjoin strikers at La Belle plant

The American Sheet and Tinplate Company filed a suit in the U.S. circuit court seeking an injunction against 13 La Belle plant strikers. A restraining order against the strikers will also be sought from Judge Dayton on Wednesday.

Wheeling W. Wa United States American Sheet and Tinplate Company la Belle Dayton

Well Played Game Sees Kansas City Beat Milwaukee 4 to 3

Kansas City won 4 to 3 over Milwaukee in a well played game. McGlynn was hit freely but received excellent support from his defense and teammates.

Kansas City Milwaukee McGlynn

Cascar ets ad claims digestion aid for next day

An advertisement touts Cascarets as a nighttime laxative to ease digestion after a heavy dinner. It claims the product works while you sleep and promises relief by morning with a 10cc box, calling it the biggest seller in the world.

Picket Line Grows As Steel Plant Strife Escalates

In Butler Pennsylvania the Standard Steel Car plant faces a critical halt as 500 pickets guard the gates. A mass meeting at Lyndora plans two compromise proposals while 2,500 workers shift to support the strikers and a 500 foot no-entry line is enforced.

Butler Standard Steel Car Company Joan B. Caldwell Lyxndora

Vanderbilt in Alps Narrowly Escapes Mob Attack

Alfred G. Vanderbilt, traveling in a French racing car from Vienna to Lucerne, halted in Ussnacht Switzerland where villagers, angered by speeding autos, mobbed his car and threatened arson. He sped away unharmed as rocks were thrown.

Venice Alfred G. Vanderbilt Ussnacht Alps Vanderbilt Vienna Lucerne Goddard Pass Mr. Vanderbilt

Harding Meeting Saturday Night in Indianapolis

Music fireworks and refreshments will accompany the W N Harding rally at New Jersey and Nineteenth streets. Republicans are urged to attend to hear Mr Harding and supporters argue why he should be the party’s mayoral nominee on August 5. Charles N Thompson and others will also speak. A spirited gathering is expected.

W. N. Harding New Jersey Nineteenth Streets Mr. Harding Harding Indianapolis Charles N. Thompson

Candidacy and Platform Mentioned for Harding

The note links the candidate to August 5 and frames support for Harding as support for good government. It suggests clear alignment between Augustine’s platform and pro governance aims.

Harding

Church Services Sunday Sermons and Picnics Around Town

Rev George D Adamson of Nome Presbyterian preaches Humility in the morning and The Origin of the Church in the evening. The Ladies Aid of Seventh Presbyterian hosts a July 21 picnic at Brookside park. Dr Hurlstone speaks at Roberts Park on The Diseases of the Church and their Remedies. Morning topic Christ's Message to the Church of Today. Rev E A Hanley of Providence Preaches at First Baptist morning and evening. Central Christian hosts Putting Away Childish Things with Rev Allan B Philippot. no evening service. First Presbyterian features Rev M L Haines with choir music. Sutherland Presbyterian to hear Rev William Carson on Some of Nature's Teachings with vocal and violin solos by Charles K Hill and Clinton Routh. East Tenth Street M E Sunday morning features Miss Verle Davidson in a solo. pastor to speak on Prayer.

George D. Adamson Nome Presbyterian Church Hurlstone Roberts Park Church Christ Allai B. Philpott Central Christian Church Willam Carson Sutherland Presbyterian Church Nature Charles K. Hill Clinton Routh Verle Davidson East Tenth Street M. E

Bettcher Robbed on East Market Street

J. W. Bettcher, foreman at the C. H. and D. repair shops, was held up by a black suspect on East Market Street near Monument Place. A revolver was pressed to Bettcher’s chest and $67.50 was taken before the robber fled with a knife flourish. Bettcher lives at 358 DeQuincy Street and had been leaving a lodge meeting.

J. W. Bettcher E. Market Street Monument Place Bettcher DeQuincy Street

Elevator jerks injure two in State Life building

Safety clutches on a State Life building elevator engaged Friday afternoon causing a sharp jerk that sent 13 passengers to rattle. Dr. C. K. Ewing of 2230 N New Jersey street sustained a spine concussion and William Scaife of the Lorraine hotel suffered back injuries.

State Life C. K. Ewing New Jersey Street William Scaife Lorraine Hotel Ewing Scaife

Free Receipt For Weak Men From Dr A E Robinson

A dramatic offer promises a free copy of a cure prescription for nervous debility and weakened manhood. The letter urges men to write Dr A E Robinson in Detroit Michigan to obtain a plain sealed envelope with the prescription and claims a physician designed it for home use without medicines.

Etermines A. E. Robinson Lucy Bldg Detrett, Mich

Dennis Spurrier Funeral Held in Franklin

Dennis Spurrier died Thursday at his son's home, 614 North East street. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with burial in Franklin, Indiana. He was well known in G. A. R. circles and a member of Chapman post.

Dennis Spurrier East Street Franklin Ind Spurrier Chapman Post

Suburban Home Sites Offer Healthful Tracts Near City

In Harrison Heights midway between the city and Ft Harrison, a single location offers dry healthful tracts twenty minutes from downtown. These large plots promise abundant fruit, a garden, flowers, and room to raise chickens with the best suburban car service the state affords.

Bloodhounds Track Williams After Fatal Shootout

In Missouri on July 17 posses trail Archie Williams a white man through woods in pursuit of the killer of John Trown. The deadly shooting arose from a minor quarrel over land rental and followed Williams firing on Trown.

Steel, Mo Archie Williams John Trown Brown Willams

506 To Si PER WEEK Home Ownership Ad

Ad promises weekly payments of 506 to buy a home quickly, claiming ownership of a beautiful home site and reliable income to secure the purchase.

Republic Company Signs Wage Pact To Run One Year

Pittsburg July 17 Four thousand skilled workers will return to work Monday as the Amalgamated Association and Republic Iron and Steel renew last year’s wage scale for another 12 months.

Republic Company Fpittsburg Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Republic Iron and Steel Company

Grand Trunk Railway Offers Summer Round Trip Fares

Special low round trip fares are in effect during the Summer season on the Grand Trunk Railway system. Travel routes include Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami St Lawrence River Thousand Islands Algonquin White Mountains New England and New Jersey Coast resorts with double track service Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls. For pamphlets and fares contact W. B. Cookson A. G. P. A. at 185 Adams Street Chicago.

Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami St. Lawrence River Rapids Thousand Islands Algonquin National Park White Mountains New England New Jersey Grand Trunk Railway System Chicago Montreal Cookson Adams Street

Come Out Sunday Take Ft Harrison Cars to Harrison Heights

Detroit area transit note: cars depart Terminal Station each hour for Harrison Heights via Mass Ave and College Ave. Fare is 10 cents.

Ft. Harrison Harrison Heights Mass. Ave College Ave Terminal Station

Representative on Grounds Every Afternoon and All Day Sunday

A clerical item notes a representative remaining on grounds every afternoon and throughout Sunday. The listing emphasizes presence during off hours and weekend availability for duties. The entry reads as a scheduling note or duty roster.

Sheriff Sale of Marion County Real Estate

Public sale ordered on July 10 1909 to satisfy a 1704.23 decree from Marion County Superior Court case 14766 where Robert W. Long is plaintiff against Sarah E Bowman and I2vi Bowman. Property is Lot 27 in Square 1505 Fletcher Jr North East addition 2028 Yaniles Street Indianapolis. If rents cannot cover the decree, the fee simple of the property will be sold. Sheriff Jacob Woessner acts for plaintiff attorney Charles M. Reagan.

Superior Court Marion County Indiana Edson T. Wood Alaintiff Richard Craig Waren Brookside Indianapolis Orion County Jacob Woessner William A. Staples Lewis A. McCammon Court House Elizabeth Talbott Recorder’s Office Robert W. Long Sarah E. Bowman I.2vi Bowman A. Fletcher, Jr Recorder's Office Yaniles Street Jacob Woessn Charles M. Reagan

Also Mentioned on This Page

American National Bank Sword OF Bill Taft Whitehouse Children of the Forest Hiawatha Gitche Manito Nokomis Ltke Dakotas Minnehaha Down BY the Riverside Sally Daniel Gillespie Deacon Cupid Q O Vanderbilt Ll WM. N Ladies’ Aid Society of The Seventh Presbyterian Church Brookside Park First Baptist Church E. A. Hanley D. D Providence, R. L First Presbyterian Church M. L. Haines Neal Warner’s Pettis Dry Goods CO Charles A. Gauss Illinois Street Main City Old, Harrison Heights Tel Maines Twe Evans Chemical Ch Circinnati O. TU J. M. Milner Atorney Means & Iluenting
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