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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1907
Page
2
This week we place on sale another lot of fancy shirts including Oxfords with or without attached cuffs Madras and stiff bosom shirts. Some are new spring patterns. Shirts are priced at 1.50 and 2.00 dollars values, special at.
Danbury Hat Company located at 8 East Washington Street. The brief notice notes the business address and suggests a storefront or postal listing for the local hat maker. No event details or dates are provided in the readable text.
The final rehearsal at the Elks lodge rooms on Friday night avoided violence as six end men tempered their broadsides of wit and repartee. Interlocutor L M Quill leads a 27 year minstrel run praised for humor. English's hosts the show with a Monday premiere and Tuesday Wednesday repeats. seats selling steadily and likely to break past records.
March 4. At the first day of the new douma clashes are anticipated as crowds gather at railway stations to bid farewell to deputies. Red flags dominate demonstrations with fiery speeches and widespread distribution of revolutionary literature.
A Sunday celebration in Tomlinson hall drew about 1000 Irish residents of Indianapolis with Bulmer Hori zon of Belfast as the orator. Resolutions urged stronger enforcement of the Monroe doctrine and expressed sympathy for Ireland. Hobson summarized his speech with the line The Irish people will get nothing unless they are strong enough to take it. Edward F. O Flinn of Notre Dame spoke briefly on The Magic of the Name of Robert Emmet.
Archie Roosevelt, amid a mild diphtheria illness, had a good night in the care of attending physician Dr. Rixey, as reported from Washington.
A patient describes relief from synal irritation and nervous trouble after swapping coffee for Postum. She credits improved health, appetite, and sleep to Postum, recounting walking blocks again and noting others avoid coffee due to its effects. The testimonial cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and a booklet titled The Road to Wellville.
Special to The Sun reports Indiana congressman Cromer ousted from influence as Roosevelt rejects his postmaster bids. Beveridge and Hemenway clash over patronage in the Eighth and Eleventh districts, forcing withdrawals and new endorsements in Muncie Anderson and Elwood.
Will J Davis, manager and principal owner of the Iroquois theater in Chicago, is placed on trial in Danville for involuntary manslaughter over the 1918 fire. The case stems from a Chicago indictment alleging venue prejudice. Davis is accused of culpability for barred iron doors and missing staff to open them as the audience fled the blaze.
Boston March 4 Princeton’s first eight will be coached by Constance Titus national champion in the single scull. Titus steps into the role after a standout career and will lead Princeton crews this season.
William Taylor aged 18 and Corinne Ross aged 18 wed secretly in Batavia Ohio a week or more ago. The couple announced the marriage later to startled relatives. Ross hails from Norfolk Virginia and was visiting Indianapolis with her sister Mrs W H Johnson. Parents and relatives are rejoicing as reconciliation follows secret vows.
Lola MacNalley age 31 living at 223 Empire Street was found Sunday in a small apartment after two months missing from Alabama Street home. Chief Metzger circulated a photo and description nationwide as officers searched the city. She claimed memory lapse began January while en route to a grocery near her brother’s home, then wandered until identification by her landlady. Her Brooklyn husband and child are the family home.
The Farber insurance bill is set for 2 pm Monday as a special order. Expect efforts to amend to remove agency company recognition. If the house passes the bill as Senate approved, it moves to Gov. Hanly, who prefers some insurance legislation over none.
Buttons recovered after a small incident at Pena and Wash. The event notes an accordion dress plaiting in the Odd Fellows' Building with no injuries reported and items secured.
This week features the start of Abraham Ruef trial proceedings in San Francisco on extortion charges with Mayor Schmitz case postponed. Panama Canal leadership shifts draw attention as Major General Gorthals sails from New York and prepares to oversee isthmus work. Salvation Army leader Gen Booth heads to New York en route to Asia while U.S. lawmakers plan a March Panama Canal inspection cruise. A New York senate panel weighs Gov Hughes recommendation on an insurance superintendent. A billiards national amateur championship unfolds at the German Liederkranz in New York as Russia readies its second Duma for March assembly.
Seth Taylor a 55 year old coal merchant of 2436 North Alabama street died at city hospital Saturday. Deputy Coroners R V Converse and E E S Knox will have his stomach analyzed to determine if morphine poisoning caused the death. He had purchased morphine tablets shortly before being found unconscious after visiting a nearby drug store. He suffered locomotor ataxia and earlier served as manager of Eclipse Coal company.
Charles Reagan died at St Vincent's hospital after being struck by a Washington Street car on Jefferson Avenue Saturday afternoon. He reportedly stepped in front of car No 484 and suffered a Skull fracture and internal injuries. Father James Wade administered last rites as the ambulance crew sped to the hospital. Reagan resided at 344 Beville Avenue.
A mountain landslide near Sedrata in Bona province buries eighty five people, as rescue teams mobilize to recover victims and assess the scope of the disaster.
Castor oil pills touted as a superior concentrate by a rare process combining castor oil with refined sulfur and other medicines. Druggists recommend Black Draught Castor-Oil-Pills for their pleasant taste and small size, offering fifteen doses for ten cents or forty five doses for twenty five cents. Imitations lack the portrait and signature on the back of the red package.
The fifty-ninth Congress closed with a noon song as speakers and leaders greeted the end of a packed session. The Senate adjourned after a filibuster against the ship subsidy bill ended, President Roosevelt signing the Aldrich financial measure as a final act of the period.
Wisconsin senator John Spooner tendered resignation to Gov. Davidson with effect May 1, leaving two years of his term unserved. He plans to return to law and may join a New York firm. La Follette allies vie for the seat.
Pittsburg March 4 Judge James A Ferang sentenced Councilman W A Martin to three years in the Western penitentiary. Martin was convicted of misdemeanor related to the Pittsburg and Tube Cig railroad ordinance bribery scandal.
A home remedy claims to aid rheumatism bladder and kidney issues using Fluid extract dandelion half ounce compound Wargon one ounce compound syrup of varsaparilia three ounces. Take a teaspoon after meals and at night. The article credits kidney elimination and diuretic effects with soothing pains and backache, recommending a well known local druggist as authority for safe use.
Floyd E. Whittemore, former state treasurer of Tilinvis, died at Springfield hospital. He had lived retired for several years, never married, and is survived by a brother in Sycamore, UL.
At a Saturday night board meeting of State Life Insurance Company Jesse Fletcher submitted his resignation which was accepted. He cited personal reasons and other matters demanding attention. John R. Wilson, a veteran director, was chosen to fill the vacancy. A follow up meeting was scheduled for 4 oclock Monday to consider the new business.
Lee Holtzman and family report two break ins at 1701 N Capitol Ave since Friday. Friday night they returned to find doors open and lights on. Saturday a woman alone heard footsteps and saw two men leaving a rear window. Sunday Holtzman pursued three men near the stable.
Open all night service offering tailoring and pressing with delivery and pickup. Goods called for and delivered, phone Main 347, inviting customers to use overnight hours for alterations and clothing care.
March 13 marks openings for veterinarians in the Philippine service at 1500 dollars. March 13-14 offer 20 to 25 topographic aids in the Geological Survey at 900. March 13-14 include engineering and hydrographic aids in the reclamation service from 720 to 1200. March 20 fills three triangulation aids in the Geographical Survey at 900 to 1200. Also marine fireman and various engineers aboard vessels in Florida and Louisiana at 540 to 1080. Additional openings for labors, scientific and electrical roles across several bureaus and locations with salaries 540 to 1600. Information via H. K. Millouse, Federal building, Indianapolis.
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Old as superior to all known remedies. It claims it cures chronic sores regardless of duration, relieves burn pain instantly, and eliminates inflammation in a day. The copy notes the remedy was discovered by a railroad surgeon and is priced at a fraction of a cent.
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