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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1909

Page

2

Ramsay in Race Petition Gathers Endorsements

Edward A. Ramsay seeks the Republican nomination for city clerk with a filed petition and strong local support. Endorsements include John F. Wallick and many other citizens, highlighting Ramsay’s character, resilience, and appeal to voters.

Edward A. Ramsay Mr Ramsay Mr. Ramsay John F. Wallick P. L. Mounce J. M. Taylor J. G. Harter Volney T. Malott Edward D. Moore Macy M. Malott Henry Eltel Thomas H. Kaylor Robert Aldag J. M. McIntosh Charles F. Mayer Jr Harry Levinson John H. Cranor Fred P. Heron F. M. Herron H. E. Negley Berry Self H. A. Moore J. H. Lilly Frank W. Spooner W. T. Leppert G. F. Fuller S. W. Denny C. M. Hinehart George B. Gaston J. W. Clark Justin C. Kellogg A. J. Rich E. We Stout E. L. Rundel Charles X. Mathews Ralph M. Stormont Willis Cline Jr BE. H. Andress Harry Wade Oliver M. Allen Frank L. Moore J. H. Davis Robert W. Bell Leo Kahn Nicholas McCarty Moses G. McLain C. M. Udell Frank H. George J. F. Mears Joseph Fopplano George Finn Shafer Ziegler Raymond P. van Camp J. R. Cavanaugh Henry R. Martin J. D. Decker W. M. Tucker H. L. Peck J. I. Ferguson W. J. Fitzgerald G. W. Martindale W. K. Bellis Roger R. Shiel Olin W. Kennedy L. P. Bannister E. N. Martin Edward E. Stout L. S. Stockman H. M. Bronson H. T. Hearsey Dr. C. E. Day J. P. Miers Joe C. Kern F. N. Hicks C. R. Rhodes Albert W. Wishard W. J. Broden

Making Bets on the Death of Harriman

A London Lloyds policy on E. H. Harriman for 100000 dollars at 7 percent guineas per cent was written through a Stock Exchange member here. The rate in London ranged from 7 to 8 guineas per cent, about 8 to 8 13 percent in American terms. The policy allegedly serves as insurance against stock depreciation upon Harriman's death.

New York E. H. Harriman Stock Exchange of London London Lloyds London Stock Exchange Harriman

Toasties Promoted in Post Toasties Packages

A promotional line for Post Toasties urges customers to call their grocer to obtain a Popslar package priced at 0c and a Large Family size at 15c, highlighting the brand’s advertising approach.

Frequenting police court and political framing at stations

Weaver has appeared in police court so often that Judge Whalton knows him well. John Berry and Maurice Haley tried to arrange William Tallentire as Peg Hamilton's political manager, consulting Desk Sergeant Corri gan who denies active politics. Schwab covers 12 hours for others, Crane moves quickly, Reisner faints on vacations, and Lieut Sandman notes two kinds of Germans, not the ones who see investment value.

Weaver Whalton John Berry Maurice Haley Wiliam Tallentire Peg Schwab Police Crane

Tariff Conferees Dine With President Amid House Senate Tensions

July 21 report notes tariff conferees to pause until after Taft peace dinner as the president seeks to ease Senate and House rifts. Aldrich Payne clash reportedly nearly erupts over lumber schedule. Fordney pushes vote while Payne departs in orderly fashion. Debate over lumber pricing features contrasting pro and anti tariff positions.

Washington Fac Senate House Aldrich Payne Fordney Michigan

Undertakers Claim Coroner Blackwell Takes Bodies

Undertakers demand inquiry into Coroner John Blackwell of Remann and Blackwell over alleged removal of city morgue bodies to his own establishment. A committee was formed to investigate and an attorney will review the legality of the coroner’s acts.

John Blackwell Undertakers of Remann & Blackwell William ©. Leck S. Capitol Avenue Mr. Beck Brannt Flanner James F. Bailey Clyde Titus W. PD. McNeeley Blackwell

Schneider pool safe defends drowning incident at creek

Pop Schneider says George Altland, who died in Fall Creek last Thursday, was not at the Schneider pool on Capitol avenue. Altland was far downstream in a dangerous creek stretch. Schneider notes he warned against swimming on the south bank but was told to mind his own side. He recalls teaching Altland to swim two years ago and lists his new ten foot high pier with no drownings in five seasons.

Pop Schneider George Altland Fall Creek Capitol Avenue Young Altland Altland

No More Hay Fever Promises Immunity With Ascatco

Thousands once subject to hay fever are said to become immune without climate change by ascatco a remedy claimed to cure asthma catarrh and bronchitis. Begin weeks before exposure to prevent symptoms and pass the season without distress. The Austrian Laboratory supplies Henry J. Huder in Indianapolis with the preparation in fifty cent or two dollar sizes, the latter lasting a month.

Henry J. Huder Indianapolis

Gasoline Fire Serious Injures Two In Home Incident

Edward Wilson aged 22 of S Summit street and his sister in law Mrs Alice Wilson suffered serious burns when gasoline used to clean furniture ignited after he struck a match. Wilson ran from the house. Mrs Wilson tried to smother flames and neighbors aided. They were rushed to City hospital in serious condition.

Edward Wilson S. Summit Street Alice ‘Wison Wilson

Death by Own Action Pact Ends Two Lives in Elmira

A death by own action pact at a lonely East Hill spot led to the deaths of James R. Adams and Bertha Thomas. The pair, together for two years, drank ten ounces of occarbolic acid mixed with whisky from two glasses and died in agony. A locket bearing a photo of Adams and Thomas was found on Miss Thomas.

Elmira N. Y East Hill James R. Adams Bertha Thomas

Long illness ends life of John Bruck at home

John Bruck a 50 year old resident of 1119 Lexington Avenue died Tuesday afternoon after drinking carbolic acid. He had been in ill health for some time but there was no prior threat of suicide.

John Bruck Lexington Avenue

Glidden Tour Contenders Start 181-Mile Iowa Run

The Glidden tour contenders began a 181 mile leg from Fort Dodge to Council Bluffs amid heavy rains. Cars struck rough roads with drivers steering through mud holes while passengers endured jostling rides.

Iowa Fort Dodge Council Bluffs

Golden Remedy Promise Cures Drunkards in 24 Hours

Fraudulent claim advertises Golden Remedy as a cure for alcoholism. It promises rapid recovery after a free trial package mailed to readers, citing anecdotal testimonials and offering to send proof and a sealed sample to Cincinnati address. No credible medical evidence provided.

J. W. Haines Glenn Building Cincinnati Ohio Serid

Lingerie Trunk Found at Smith College After Two Years

Emily P. Smith of Chicago, senior at Smith College, had a trunk valued at 600 dollars missing since September 1907. Today it was found in the dormitory basement with contents untouched after police searches over two years. The transportation company paid 400 dollars to cover the loss.

Northampton Mass Emily P. Smith Chicago Smith College

Many Side Trips for Exposition Visitors

Seattle press notes tell of abundant side excursions for Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition visitors. Tourists plan ventures to Alaska's southeastern coast including glaciers and totem villages, then trips to Victoria and Vancouver, Port Angeles and the Puget Sound mosquito fleet offering daylight sailings.

Seattle Puget Sound Exposition City Alaska Strait of Juan de Fuca Victoria Vancouver

Horticulturists Meet at Centerville Indiana

The Indiana Horticultural Society summer meeting is set for Wednesday and Thursday August 5 at Centerville Wayne county Indiana. Speakers include Loewell Roudebush New Richmond Prof W R Lazenby Ohio State University Benjamin W Douglass Indiana state entomologist Prof C E Newlin and George S Bemuth of Indianapolis.

The Indiana Horticultural Society Centerville Wayne County Indiana Loewell Roudebush New Richmond W. R. Lazenby Ohio State University Benjamin W. Douglass C. E. Newlin George 5. Bemuth Indianapol

Deaf Mutes Services Notice for July Week

On Sunday morning July 25 at 10 30 oclock Rev Austin W Mann will administer holy communion at St Alban s mission in the chapel of Christ church Monument Place An evening service follows at 3 oclock A special service will be held at Grace church Muncie at 8 oclock Please show this notice to deaf mute neighbors.

Austin W. Mann St. Alban’s Mission Christchurch Monument Place Grace Church Muncie

Sunny Side of Broadway cast faces mooned up China debate

Actors in The Sunny Side of Broadway at Park theater argued over the Chinese question during rehearsal. Principal comedian Max Bloom, reading a baseball extra, escaped an angry mob by locking himself in his dressing room.

Broadway Park Theater Max Bloom Max

Effective hay fever preventative touted in eastern notices

An eastern authority recommends tincture cadomene compound as a preventive for hay fever. Take 10 drops on sugar or water four to six times daily before and during the season to greatly reduce attack risk.

Ginger and Pepsin Digestive Remedy Prescribed

A 19th century remedy suggests two ounces syrup of ginger two ounces essence of pepsin and one ounce compound essence car diol mixed and taken by teaspoonful doses three to four times daily to relieve stomach distress and prevent cholera morbus or dysentery.

Voting precinct locations for Indianapolis August 5 1909 primary

Notice from the Board of Primary Election Commissioners of Indianapolis lists polling places for all precincts in the city for the August 5 1909 primary. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The election will nominate a mayor clerk judge and councilmen for parties that cast 4 percent of the last general election.

Board of Primary Election Commissioners City of Indianapolis

Voting places for August 5 1909 primaries across wards

The notice lists precincts and polling locations by ward including addresses such as East Twenty-fifth Street, Roosevelt Avenue, North La Salle Street, Indiana Avenue, and many others. It names the Board of Primary Election Commissioners Walter J. Tingle and James McNulty and notes publication for any changes two days prior.

First Ward Twenty-fifth Street Rural Street Sixteenth Street Roosevelt Avenue Nineteenth Street Yandes Street Newman Street Jefferson Avenue North la Salle Street Second Ward Cornell Avenue Central Avenue Columbia Avenue New Jersey Street College Avenue Third Ward Twenty-third Talbott Av Pennsylvania Street McLean Place Armory Senate Fifteenth Street Lafayette Street Eleventh Street Missouri Street Fourth Ward Thirty-fourth Ee West Thirtieth Street North Side Republican Club W. Twenty-eighth Street Rader Street Clifton Udell Streets Road Avenue Sugar Grove Avenue North West Street West Eleventh Street North Capitol Ohio Street West Market Street Seventh Ward Walnut Street Alabama Street Vermont Street Liberty Street Davidson Street East Court House Eighth Ward East Thirteenth Fourteenth Street Scioto Street Massachusetts Avenue Ninth Ward Washington Street Eastern Avenue Forest Avenue Debbles Club Michigan Street State Avenue Pratt Street Dorman Street Irvington Engine House Brecinet Tenth Ward South Bates Street Keystone Avenue St. Paul Street Hoyt Aven Laurel Street Hoyt Avenue Churchman Avenue Linden Street Calhoun Street Eleventh Ward Georgina Street Virginia Avenue Louisiana Street Delaware Street South Street East Street Greer Street Bear Qieteeer Avenue Welfth Ward Capitol Avenue Pearl Street Senate Avenue Merrill Street Madison Avenue Illinois Street Merkel Street Thirteenth Ward Prospect Street Wright Street Iowa_ street Singleton Street Regent Street Charles Street Maple Pees Kansas_ street Fourteenth Ward Arbor Avenue McCarty Street Oliver Avenue Morris Street Lee Street Kentucky Avenue Martha Street Fifteenth Ward Wilcox Street Addison and New York Streets Bismarck Avenue Haugh Street Eyicee Sonor Walter J. Tingle James’ McNulty Board of Primary Election Commissioners

Riots Erupt Over Strike-Breakers At Pennsylvania Mill

In Newcastle Pennsylvania July 21 riots followed the importation of strike breakers to the Greatland American Sheet and Tin Plate company. Fred Rice and Charles Mulskey of Cleveland pled guilty to carrying concealed weapons and were jailed for September term. Others including Harry H Ringer James Warren and Charles Wren faced hearings for assault rioting and weapons charges. The Shenango mill superintendent posted bail and workers returned. Striking workers said the strike breakers were led ostentatiously to provoke police intervention.

Newcastle Greet Land American Sheet and Tis Tate Company Fred Rice Charles Mulskey Cleveland Harry H. Ringer James Warren Harry Hammoeng Charles Wren Frank Martin J. W. Davis Harry Engelmen Shenango Mill Youngstown

Boy Killed by Shaft Collision in Vincennes

George Robinson aged 14 a newspaper carrier died instantly when a bicycle collision with Albert Grese's buggy caused a shaft to penetrate his temple in Vincennes Indiana. The fatal accident occurred last night with bystander reports confirming the deadly impact.

Vincennes Ind George Robinson Albert Grese

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