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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1908

Page

2

Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Promises Expanded Historic Pageantry

Buffalo Bill's Wild West returns with real Indian chiefs and Col Cody leading horsemanship. New features include a football on horseback game, reinforced troops, and enhanced animal acts. The exhibit travels from St Louis and seats are limited with two shows on Monday.

Ica Far West Buffalo Bill Haveeen West Wild West Col. Cody Bill Cody Summit Springs Annie Schafer Ray Thompson Joe Bailey Soes London Crystal Palace Hberal Europe Old Country la Cirque Texas Maud Cain New York Raucer Burffalo Bill Buffalo Bills Wild West Rough Riders Mondy St. Louis

Incendiary Fire Damages Two Barns In City

Early Saturday fires of incendiary origin damaged two barns. One at 27 North East Street was found burning shortly before 1 AM. A second blaze at 1529 Broadway involved a shed roof set alight, though Mr. Conrad’s automobile in the stable remained unharmed.

J. H. Liesenhoff East Street O. J. Conrad Broadway

Mansfield Transferred to St. Paul Swiss Consulate

Washington reports Robert Mansfield of Indiana, then consul at Lucerne, has been reassigned to the St. Paul Switzerland consulate with a salary of 4500 dollars per year.

Washington Robert Mansfield Indiana Lucerne St. Paul Switzerland

E-C Girl Still Occupies Attention

Reporters quote passersby praising the E-C Girl advertising stunt as highly effective. The piece notes favorable reactions to the food product with households commenting on improved breakfast habits and family enthusiasm for E-C.

Biller thanks God for saving him from rope

In Chicago on June 13 Herman Billek, condemned for the Vizal family murder, awaits a U S Supreme Court appeal granted by Judge Landis. The stay of execution brings relief. Billek, Father O Callaghan, and cheering crowds respond as his family learns the news.

Chicago Davies Herman Billek Vizal Landis United States Supreme Court Billek Father O'Callaghan Herman Gerat Cleveland

Jerome to Crack Down on Poolrooms Following Raids

New York reports 14 arrests for alleged anti race track gambling law violations. Police Commissioner Bingham orders all available officers to Gravesend race track. District Attorney Jerome vows imprisonment rather than fines to end poolroom gambling, a move hailed by horse owners as racing gambling nears an end.

New York Bingham Gravesend Jerome

Breaks Pledges Reform and Returns to Old Ways

Earl Dunn, released from the work house after claiming his 15 year old wife was a friend aged 18, has been ordered by the juvenile court to serve 11 months more. He then vanished to the House of the Good Shepherd and returned in April, working as a saloon porter under an alias while courting two young women and presenting himself as unmarried.

Earl Dunn Indianapolis Dunn House of the Good Shepherd

Negro knife wielder released after protests

William Kirby, the Negro who stabbed Bicycle Officer William Wilson, was released Friday afternoon by county commissioners. Despite police protests he will be taken to Dayton, Ohio, by his wife. Police demanded confinement in an asylum or prison, labeling him dangerous.

William Kirby William Wilson County Commissioners Dayton Kirby

Union Embossing Machine Contract Awarded

Anderson Ind June 13 The Union Embossing Machine company has let its contract to John Clifton and Son of In ee.

Anderson Ind Union Embossing” “Machine Company John, Clifton “&. Son

Saengerfest concert tickets go on sale at English's and Coliseum

The thirty-second national Saengerfest tickets go on sale Monday at 9 am at English's opera house with orders by money order or check to Ona B. Talbot. Box office holds tickets until noon, then transfer to the Coliseum at the fair grounds for matinee and evening performances. The final concert on Friday June 19 precedes a Forest festival in Germany park and departure for singers nationwide.

English Opera House Ona B. Talbot Fair Grounds Germania Park Louis Ehrgott Mohr Podberszky Frederick Barbarossa Ernestinoff Silchner Lorelei Mr. Ehrgott Orth Werner Heather Rose United Singers of St. Louis Hugo Anschutz Becker and Wengert Mme. Rappold Puccini van der Stucken Czardas Beethoven Leonore Saint-Seans America Podbertsky Holy Roman Empire Frederick Oberburg Kyffhauser Mountain Emperor

Doctor Fled When Hugged By A Woman

Pittsburg jury finds Thomas L. McKee guilty of extortion. His wife Mary Louise McKee faces next for conspiring to extort from Dr. George S. Winters. Winters testified McKee used his wife to urge payment as she embraced him, then fled the house in fear.

Mary Louise McKee George S. Winters McKee

Maccabee Memorial Services Planned by Knights and Ladies

Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees announce memorial services Sunday morning at the California Street M. E. Church at California and North streets. All tents and hives are invited and will meet at the Maccabee temple at 2164 North Meridian Street at 9 30 a m.

Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees California Street M. E California North Streets Maccabee Temple Meridian Street

Grammar Note Sought On Indian C Flakes Package

A graduate from Ann Arbor claims a grammatical error exists in the reading matter on the "INDIAN C FLAKES" package and asks readers what error they see. The winner letters discuss why "INDIAN CORN FLAKES" is superior, with cash prizes for top responses.

Ann Arbor

Concert Series by Indianapolis Conservatory Students

The Indianapolis Conservatory of Music announces a series of student concerts at the Propyleaum 17 East North Street. From Monday June 15 through Friday June 19 with a sixth on Monday June 22, then Tuesday Wednesday and Friday, two more concerts in late June, and then June 29 and 30 in the assembly hall. Graduates listed include Mildred Barnhill, Herman Rahe, Lenna Lanning, Ellen Neal, Edith Duke, Emma Pacholke, Grace Frye, Mae Nicholson, Stella Dipple, Hazel DeMott, Edith Rhetts, Alberta Read, Sarah McConnell, Grace Meyer, Agnes Pusinelli, Grace O'Hair, Frieda Brown, Ida Sielker, Bernice Read, Ada Bailie, Flora Horner, Charlotta Stratemeyer, John Brueggemann, Eunice Troutman, and Mayme English.

Assembly Hall Mildred Barnhill Herman H. Rahe Lenna Leota Lanning Ellen Neal Edith Duke Emma Pacholke Grace G. M. Frye Mae Nicholson Stella Dipple Hazel DeMott Edith Rhetts Alberta Read Sarah I. McConnell Grace Meyer Agnes Loretta Pusinelli Grace O'Hair Frieda Brown Ida Sielker Bernice Read Ada Bailie Flora E. Horner Charlotta Stratemeyer John Brueggemann Miss Eunice Troutman Mayme English

Fire at Union Grain Elevator Causes $12,000 Loss

Fire at the Union Grain and Storage company elevator in Anderson Indiana caused $12,000 in damage. The loss was fully covered by insurance.

Anderson, Ind Union Grain and Storage Company

Thaw Likely Transferred From Matteawan to Hospital

Judge Morschauser indicated Harry K. Thaw will probably be moved next week from Matteawan asylum to another facility, likely the Middletown Homeopathic Hospital, under guard with improved surroundings. The court held Thaw innocent in the eyes of the law and emphasized protecting his health rather than punishing him, while deferring the final decision to Justice Dowling.

New York Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Asylum Morschauser Thaw Middletown Homeopathetic Hospital Justice Dowling

Brunaugh Eats with Employes in County Jail

While awaiting a motion for a new trial, Harry Brunaugh is confined in the county jail. The new trial motion will not be filed until Attorney John S. Duncan returns from another trial. Brunaugh is not required to eat with the other prisoners but dines with the jail employee. He may roam the corridors and friends may call at any time.

Harry Brunaugh John S. Duncan Brunaugh

Findlay Board Lowers Fireman Height Requirements

The Findlay Board of Safety declares small men best for firemen and revises qualifications. The minimum height is now five feet six inches, down two inches from prior standards, and applicants must weigh at least 125 pounds.

Board of Safety of Findlay

Iron League Club Plans First Annual June Festival

The Iron League club will host its first annual festival and promenade at Tomlinson hall next Thursday evening. Gov Pivchback's Visit to Uncle Remus, presented by the city’s best colored talent, serves as the drawing card. The club, oldest among colored people, now resides at 30 W Michigan St with Samuel Murphy as president.

Tomlinson Hall Iron League Club Michigan Street Samuel Murphy

Cascarets Offer Gentle Relief Amid Harsh Physic Debate

Readers debate bowel care with Cascarets promoting gentler action over harsh physic. They claim regular use removes irritation, softens hardening bowels, and restores natural function through gentle, natural stimulation.

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American National Bank Wild West Show Amer Mansfield Alexander Ernestinoff Biller God Cincinnati Johann Strauss Wagner Faw Dresden Paris Wernusberg Vienna Saint- Saens Damrosch Pittsburg, Pa Thomas L. McKee Him Winters Maccabee Memorial The Indianapolis Conservatory Propyleaum E. North Street Delaware and Ohio Streets Garland C. Koehring & Bro Virginia Ave Woman's Exchan K. Ef P Pennsylvania St Masmohonetts Ave D. P. Stirk & Co Harry Thaw Pettis Dry Goods CO Wallace Madras McKinley Edmiston East St. Louis Ilinois the Indiana Trust CO Home For Savings Iron League Gov. Pivchback Uncle Remus Tonica Indianapolis Brewing
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