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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
2
John W. McKay, president of Mexican National Packing and Lipton associate, arrived in New York aboard the Lusitania. He stated Sir Thomas Lipton is ready to launch a fourth Shamrock to challenge for the America's Cup, insisting that the fourth boat should bring luck.
Ernest Wencke of hose No 3 on Roosevelt avenue attends police court on his day off and loves police work nearly as fire duty. Patrolman Len Forsythe, car penter, works in overalls during repairs. Fire station No 5 engine on W Fifteenth street goes to Cincinnati for repairs after long neglect. Capt Manning notes many robberies are self-robberies with offenders blaming others.
A wireless dispatch from Consul Birkwood at Puerto Cortes reports a revolutionary outbreak in Ceiba Honduras and martial law has been declared with Tequelgalpa communications cut. The gunboat Paducah is ordered to Ceiba to protect American interests. Consul Linard cited expected disorder from Bluefields and banana growers dispute with Bluefields Steamship.
Philadelphia June 5 After an hour long conference with their leader C O Pratt protesting street car men decide the best that could be done had been done and return to work at 9 30.
Various Indianapolis churches publish tomorrow’s sermons. Preachers include Rev. Nell McPherson, Rev. J. F. Rainier, Dr. Joshua Stansfield, Rev. George D. Adamson, Rev. George D. McKee, Rev. Allan B. Philpott, Dr. Hurlstone, and Rev. F. E. Taylor. Topics cover probation, the unpardonable sin, the goodness of God, the reign of intellect, morality of life insurance, and Enoch. Special music and a Sunday school cantata are noted. presbytery session and pastor transitions are described.
George Ade and Orson C. Wells return to their native Indiana from seven months abroad. At Chicago Athletic Club they held an impromptu reception. Ade, glad to be home, joked he spurned smaller potentates abroad and prefers the U S A. He denied engagement to marry an actress and will return to his farm in Indiana.
An advertisement touts Dr Guy Clifford Powell as discovering a mysterious natural method to cure deafness and head noises. It promises free information and home treatment without cost, claiming quick, lasting results for any deaf person. It provides an address in Peoria Illinois for requests.
Pittsburg Pa June 5 A devastating storm drenched Pittsburg with 1.50 inches of rain in minutes and a 1.27 inch peak, triggering a cloudburst with one death. Carter T Ayers 15 leaned from a window and was struck by lightning. East Street flood blocked streets. Northside and Soho Hollow suffered extensive property damage and halted streetcar service. Citywide damage reached thousands.
Tarkington’s Monsieur Beaucaire will be staged at the Grand Opera house on June 14 and 16 under Knights of Pythias lodge No. 56 in Indianapolis. S J Conner directs with 5. J. Conner in the title role and Miss Margaret Spear as Lady Mary Carlisle. The lodge, the area’s largest, has funded a high quality amateur production for members and the public with no admission fee.
At Friday's officers election of the Builders' Exchange C. L. Hamilton was chosen president and C. E. Hauk vice president. Nine directors were elected: C. C. Pierson J. J. Twiname B. W. Cochrane W. R. McKown H. C. Adams T. B. Kemper M. M. Cotton Frank Meid and Charles Schwert.
Jackson Ky June 5 Armies of armed men poured in from the mountains to reinforce factions in a feud known as the Hargis Coxrill dispute. Law officers are prisoners in the jail and state troops may arrive tonight to avert bloodshed. Johnson and Noble leaders of the anti Margis faction threatened a Democratic lawyer and were pursued. Denton faction members attempted to prevent arrest as both sides fortified the town. In court two years ago Johnson threatened the bench prompting a state troop guard.
Gov Marshall plans to speak to the Brotherhood of Home Presbyterian Church in the fall after a well attended monthly gathering. Robert A. Brown, ex-clerk of the supreme court, spoke on The Duty of Man to the Church with praise from attendees.
Sanford Robinson, an early United Copper director, had refused to reveal knowledge of the company books removal and faced possible contempt. He surrendered to Judge Lelcombe and agreed to testify before the federal grand jury about conversations with Arthur P. Heinze during the removal. He was promptly sent to join the grand jury proceedings.
An advertisement urges readers to start saving with a strong company offering a home for savings. It promotes prosperity and a future surplus by opening an account with one dollar or more and allows continuous additions. Capital is fully paid in at 1,000,000.00 with surplus 475,000.08.
St Louis police face a new murder mystery as Mrs. Catherine Teal, described as wealthy, is found dead in her residence. Her body is across a bed with a knife in her right hand, multiple wounds, and a suspected bullet wound, suggesting a money motive.
The Indianapolis Military band performs two programs at Fairview Park on Sunday featuring a varied concert of marches overtures waltzes and selections including Carmen Seventh Army Corps and The Merry Widow among others performed by Schubert Weber and Beissenherz with arrangements and descriptive pieces by intermission. The program includes My Old Kentucky Home Olympic and a Serenade for Flute and Horn by G Buvoni and J B Hall with additional pieces by Ellenberg Tobant and Hale.
June 5. Harry Pulliam, arriving from Indianapolis, is expected to face league magnates. Most backers hope he resumes leadership soon, while John T Brush and Charles Murphy oppose. Pulliam appears secure to gain six votes if in condition to assume duties.
The Climbers of the Washington Spring league swept the Half Centurys while the Anti-Jordans beat the Big Fours for the series. The Colts won the odd game from the Tides. Silent Fives lost twice to the Bumpers. Mohawks and Railroaders each fell to the Climbers and German House. Fehrenbach led with 245, Anti-Jordans posted 938 in last effort, Climbers 98 first.
New York reports Joe Jeanette the negro heavyweight boxer recently toppled Bam McVey in Paris returned home aboard the Lusitania. He traveled with his wife and child. Wille Lewis the New York middleweight, winner of 12 fights abroad, also arrived with his manager Dan McKetrick.
In New York on June 5 Frank J Farrell and the Greater New York Baseball Association face a suit by Joseph Gordon who says he was deposed in managing his interest. The appellate division affirmed a demurrer dismissal by Farrell against the action, preserving the interlocutory judgment.
In Columbus on June 5 the Senators defeated St. Paul 4 to 2. Columbus took the lead with timely hitting and sharp base running, while St. Paul stranded four runners in the ninth. Goodwin retired Leise after a bases loaded situation as Wrigley watched. Clarke made a diving catch to highlight the defense.
Detroit defeated Boston 5 to 0 as Mullin pitched a strong game and earned his tenth straight win of the season. Schaeffer and Wagner exited due to minor injuries, Lord was spiked but not seriously hurt.
New York June 5 Cross plans to propose a bout with Nelson when the Dane lands on the coast. He would box Nelson and take a share of receipts only if the fight lasts more than three rounds. If the match ends earlier, Cross takes nothing.
Bloomington Indiana June 5 Newton Jeffrice was appointed special sanitary policeman by the city council.
Clinton Hare, 44, died at his home 950 N Pennsylvania Street on Friday. The funeral is scheduled for Monday with time to be announced. He spent most of his life in Indianapolis and is survived by a widow and six children.
In Philadelphia on June 5 the John Wille vs George Gunther fight was canceled due to low turnout from a trolley strike at the Non Pareil club. Tommy Houck and Yankee Swartz served as the wind up feature, delivering an engaging six rounds with Houck edging the exchange.
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