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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
2
The anthracite coal operators refuse all eight wage and hour demands from United Mine Workers as a March 31 contract expiry looms. A pamphlet, not official but operator approved, outlines their side while miners push eight new demands rooted in the Roosevelt strike commission framework of 1902.
The city council allocated 25,000 to the Board of Public Safety to establish four police sub stations at Roosevelt avenue near Sixteenth street Indiana avenue near Fair creek bridge West street near Morris street and Prospect street near Fountain square. The ordinance adds 26 police officers. It also appropriates 22,700 to buy five engine house sites citywide.
Herman Russ a Monon railroad passenger engineer based between Indianapolis and Chicago died at Deaconess hospital at age 56 after long illness. He worked 35 years for the Monon line and lost his right hand in an accident last year which led to organic troubles and his death.
At a Mu chapter banquet in the Columbia club, Phi Chi physicians propose a chapter house to serve as home and club for Indiana Medical College students. The $15,000 project will be funded by the fraternity. Toastmaster Dr Henry Jameson presided with remarks from Dr E D Clark Dr Hugo Pantzer Dr Charles D Humes Dr John Ford and student speakers A G Porter A L Thurston George Haworth and C B South.
The city council approved a New and Indianapolis Telephone Co franchise granting time extension and rate increases. Public experts cost the city about 9800 dollars and the council ignored calls for public control. Residential line rate rises to 3300 yearly and business 5400 yearly, with many businesses paying 1080 annually for dual lines.
A skin product made from possum tissue is described as flesh colored and grease free. It allegedly conceals facial blemishes and redness while speeding healing in a few days. Available from pharmacists and the Emergency Laboratories in New York, with samples offered by mail to prove results.
The bill to regulate plugging of abandoned wells passed the house and is in the senate. It would place a state inspector on site to ensure proper plugging under safety rules, paid by the well owner. Junk dealers oppose, while oil interests support, citing polluted drinking water in many Indiana cities.
Samuel H. Steinfeld of Chicago confessed to a string of letter box robberies and forgeries spanning much of the United States after being arrested in the Monongahela house in Pittsburg. Federal interest expected, with charges of suspicious person added.
President Roosevelt signed an act amending the District of Columbia code to prohibit gambling and bucketshops. He also approved a bill providing appropriations for the post office department for the fiscal year ending June 18, 1910.
Lew Saylor of Southside Athletic Club seeks a match with any 150 pound wrestler in the state after drawing the clever Thomas Camody. The challenge targets all eligible lightweights for a bout to showcase talent locally.
Misery in head and nervous strain prompt a testimonial from Viola Baker of Orange Texas praising Dr Miles Nervine. The ad argues nervous energy feeds all organs and promises restoration with the first bottle and a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
The new $140000 W. W. G A building in Georgia will be opened to the public Tuesday night as the first in a series of inspections later in the week. A consecration service will be held at 7 30 in Hollenbeck hall with music by Miss Maude Essex and Miss Anna McKenzie followed by a two hour visitor reception.
Company D of the Second Regiment I N G celebrated its thirty second anniversary at the armory on Thirteenth Street and Ashland Avenue Monday night. Attendees included Capt F F McCrea Capt P J Kelleher Quarter Master Sergeant George S Greene Robert L Moorehead Mansur B Oakes and Ralph Young with cigars apples storytelling and wrestling bouts.
Senator Stephen A. Powers, from Angola, represents Dekal and Breuben counties. A popular six-year circuit judge and lawyer, he is the only Democrat elected in Stett ben county since 1851, with a record of defeating Republicans by a large majority and garnering applause in the chamber. He is loyal, yet fair minded and aims to do right first.
Elab orate Ayres tearoom luncheon hosted by the Women’s Research Club. Officers elected include President Mrs. M Ault and vice presidents Mrs. Bacon and Mrs. Buchanan. Many members and guests listed. invitations and travel notes to Louisville Washington Bermuda are noted alongside social visits and parties.
Linton Indiana March 2 Josh Brenner 17 walking from San Francisco to New York arrived here after a rest and a bowl whipped cream. He started eastward again and hopes to eclipse the record set by Edward Payson Weaton. He has lost weight since leavingWrteco on Deo.
Carl Fisher predicts a banner season for auto sales in Indianapolis citing spring sunshine and rising dealer inquiries. He notes Indianapolis' strong history in auto manufacturing and retail and expects more cars to be sold than last season with a spring auto show giving buyers a chance to compare models.
Indianapolis letter carriers at a G. A. R. hall meeting elected seven delegates to the national convention in St Paul Minnesota next September. The delegates are Fred Ernst William Falvey A D Crow Virgil E Jackson J F Pee and FF A Schmedt. Alternates are HE Bolander Geerga Deming H F Hart Omer Lloyd Joh Lytle Robert Maze and Charles Sho walter. Seven delegates were chosen for the state convention to be held in Evansville July 5: Win Black John A Clayton A A Goodwin Harvey Gluesenkamp George Nickerson Rudolph Schellenberg and L J Silver.
A fragment from the 1908 Clark Williams report as superintendent of New York peace XXXV details concerns over excessive interest rates on public funds. The text emphasizes public interest in prudent handling of state finances and rate scrutiny.
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