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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
2
Attorney C. R. Cameron a Democratic candidate for police judge declares strong support from his backers and expects to win both nomination and election. He cites DePauw University training and a profession of law since 1886, arguing police court should be fair and humane, with limits on bail and fines and no cruel punishment.
Boston Nationals unconditionally released pitcher Lindeman on July 27, effective immediately. This move ends Lindeman's tenure with the team, paving the way for possible new opportunities in the league.
Denver July 21 Today's run covers 165 miles to Hugo passing Palmer Lake and Colorado Springs and gives tourists a close view of Pike's Peak. Roads are excellent and Chairman F B Hower announces a fast 22 mph schedule. Thirteen of the original 30 Glidden cars start the last week with perfect scores though some cannot pass the Kansas City technical exam after arriving in Denver.
Roland Reed presents Champagne and Oysters at Wonderland in the air dome for popular prices this week. A single white lie by a trusted man drives ludicrous household entanglements, but truth untangles the mess and restores the home. Rain or shine the airdome opened with two performances and the dance hall drew crowds.
The ad outlines a simple cold water wash using Fels-Naptha. White clothes soak thirty minutes, colored fabrics use heavy suds, then rinse thoroughly. No wash-boiler or hot water required, and clothes last longer without harming fabrics. Look for the red and green wrapper and follow printed instructions.
The Central Labor Union of Indianapolis declares Charles A. Gauss unfriendly to organized labor and vows to oppose him in primaries and at the polls if nominated. Henry Friedman re elected president as 100 to 48 votes favor him over Edgar Perkins. union officers are named for the coming year.
William T. Blythe, weather bureau head in Indianapolis for eight years, asks to retire from active duties at 65 after 39 years in weather service. Alfred H. Thiessen, currently in charge of North Carolina bureau, will succeed him within a month and remain in Indianapolis as chief forecaster.
St Louis July 27 Barney the Penman real name Agterhaus is 52 years old and has spent about a quarter of his life in prisons and workhouses. He adopted forgery as a livelihood to fund a merry life amid heart trouble and other ailments. He was arrested for passing twelve checks in a week to South St Louis merchants and admitted several forgeries while in jail.
Mrs William Laux and husband return from Dayton wedding trip and settle at 514 E North. Rev John E Fry and daughter Mary Isabel visit Mr and Mrs H Blue. Helen Harvey and Aveline Dougherty stay at Lake Maxinkuckee. Several students visit Immaculate Conception academy Oldenburg. Mayme L Taylor tours Portland and Seattle. J L McFarland back from Canada. Charles Spoke visiting Bradford. Lanagan family depart for New York. Dr T H Walsh goes to Seattle and westward. Emma K Klein and Sv T McClelland to wed August 18 at 805 N Keystone Ave.
Big Four railroad officials continue an investigation into the Sunday derailment of passenger train No. 16 at Zionsville. General superintendent H. L. Haughton believes an obstruction on the track caused the wreck but cannot identify its exact nature yet.
Parry Automobile company, newly organized, leases the Standard Wheel buildings on W Morris street and Belt railroad for three years. When fully staffed the plant will provide employment for more than 2,000 men and begin operation within three days. R W Culmer joins as chief clerk to C D Boyd. Harrison M Hoyt to succeed him.
Mrs. John J. Armour of Philadelphia died from burns after a bottle of hair tonic exploded near a gas flame in her North Clayton New Jersey home. The cork blew out and burning liquid scorched her body.
Stories from police and fire stations recount small-town life. George Hardesty plans a Thursday fishing trip if water holds, a brick house blocks downtown access, and bicycle cops joke about sunburns. Detective Coffin tracking trails and a cigars giveaway at a prize box add charm to the day. White bull pups from station No. 13 find homes after eager sales.
Cleveland shortstop Ball received a medal for completing the first authenticated unassisted triple play in major league history. Ban Johnson presented the award funded by Cleveland, Boston and New York players and fans. The event dates to July 19, 1909, when Ball caught McConnell's liner, touched second, retired Wagner, and tagged Sathl, preserving Cy Young’s team victory over the Red Sox.
Katharine Lee Bates notes that the silent thet and the poet share a kinship with their songs serving as a mute parallel to each other in August Lippincott's writings.
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