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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1909

Page

4

House debates scaled appropriations amid fiscal strain

The measure would overshoot the state treasury by about 85000 over two years if adopted as drafted. Lawmakers in the house, led by Judge Smith, reviewed the bill which exceeds Finance Committee recommendations by roughly 190000, with Indiana University and other institutions under scrutiny. Debate centered on economy, with Democrats seeking sharp cuts while Republicans defend current education and correctional funding. Lawmakers expect further action and a possible second appropriation to cover legislature expenses, totaling near 125000 after earlier spending around 75000, amid costly contests in Lake and Warwick counties.

House Billheimer Indiana University Garrard Babcuck Habermel Senate Lake County Warwick County

Burning Boat Disaster Near Hong Kong Claims Hundreds

In Victoria B C on March 4 a kerosene lamp on a flower boat caused a blaze chained to nearby vessels on the Canton river. The fire swept quickly through boats, killing about one thousand people, making it one of the worst disasters in Hong Kong vicinity. The Akima Maru arrived with news of the catastrophe.

Canton Victoria B. C Hong Kong

Mormon Elders Explain Faith in Free Outreach Meetings

A company of Mormon elders plans Sunday 7:30 pm gatherings in Pier Son Hall Delaware between Market and Ohio to discuss the Restoration of the Gospel, personality of God, revelation, faith, repentance, baptism, and the Holy Ghost. They offer free literature and Book of Mormon, stating they fund travels and tracts themselves and seek no worldly honor.

Pierson Hall Delaware Street Market Ohio Streets America E. W. Marchant

Woman Composes School Song La Danza Dora

Mrs. W W Carter composed La Danza Dora the dancing girl sung by Eleanor Falk Mattie Tockett and the Nichols sisters. Published by Victor Kremer company the instrumental piece is for use in schools of music and sold at music shops.

Eleanor Falk Mattie Tockett Nichols Sisters W.W. Carter Victor Kremer Company

From Madhouse to the Side of His High Bride

Mary Sargent defeated the Sargent family in Worcester probate court as James H. Walker was named conservator of W. W. Sargent estate. Walker will order Sargent's release from the asylum and the couple plans to reunite at Mary Sargent’s home in Worcester.

Worcester Mauss Mary Sargent W. W. Sargent Waverly Sargent James H. Walker Sargents

Strang Joins Buick for Key Racing Events

Lewis Strang, famed driver of Savannah Briarcliff and Lowell road races and former mile record holder, has joined Buick Motor Company. He will pilot Buick cars in major upcoming track, road, and hill events.

Lewis Strang Savannah Briarcliff Lowell Buick Motor Company Buick Wad Hill

Clabby Defeats Gilmore In Ten Rounds At West Hammond

Chicago, March 4. Jimmy Clabby won a ten round decision over Fred Gilmore at West Hammond Indiana last night. Clabby's win boosts his standing in a crowded welterweight field.

Chicago Jimmy Clabby Fred Gilmore

Beggar Surrenders with Pawned Leg in Chicago

Charles Williams, a crippled beggar from Winnipeg, pawned an artificial leg to buy liquor and surrendered to Police Officer Kiernan at Englewood station. He blamed drink for his downfall and was charged with disorderly conduct, with a hearing set for today.

Chicago Bridewell Charles Williams Kiernan Englewood Winnipeg

Westinghouse Married to Young English Girl

Holmrock Eng March 4 The wedding of Miss Violet Evelyn Brocklebank daughter of Sir Thomas and Lady Brocklebank of Irtonhall to George Westinghouse Jr of Pittsburgh Pa took place at 11 o clock this morning in the local parish church

Holmrock Eng Violet Evelyn Brocklebank Sir Thomas Lady Brocklebank Irtonhall George Westinghouse, Jr Pittsburg

City Births and Deaths Report From Local Hospital and Homes

Births list multiple couples with addresses including Louis and Ida Bridenstine and George and Lillian Piper. Deaths note broncho pneumonia cases for six infants and adults, plus premature birth and cancer.病. Building permits show several dwellings and renovations with values from 1,500 to 3,500 dollars. Local hospital and street addresses mentioned.

Louis and Ida Bridenstine Northwestern Avenue George Lillian Piper W. Twenty-sixth Street Silas and Rosa Littoral Eastern Avenue Sherman and Lena Owens Churchman Avenue William Kila Hoeltke Colorado Avenue George and Maud Walton Linden Street Henry and Esther Brill E. Market Street Curtis and Mamie Hartley Caldwell Street Frank and Anna Armbust S. New Jersey Fred Clara Schillenberg S. Feast Street Chris and Louise Bader Minnesota Street Fred and Blanche Weidman Vandes Street Oliver and Ella Carter Fletcher Danti Ameliia Gasperi Horton Street John and Pearl Breedlove S. Warman Avenue James and Marie Hurt Villa Avenue Thomas and Bertha Barton City Hospital Low Oscar and Marie McKay Madison Avenue Walter Id. Finchim Sheffield Avenue Charles I. Scott Concord Street George J. Anderson Fayette Street Marion 4 Caster N. Tacoma Avenue Warren Corga S. Meridian Liltian O'Connor St. Vincent's Hospital Filorence Alexan¢der Lilian Zaph Maury A. Welter Xenia T. Hall Reisner Street

Prescription for Backache Promoted by Noted Medical Expert

An advertisement touts a kidney and bladder treatment from a famed Medienl professional. It claims backache, frequent urination, and rheumatic pains signal kidney disorders and warns of Bright's disease or diabetes if untreated. The remedy mixes Buchu, Murax compound, and gin, with dosing guidance.

Bright

Hogs Advance Market Steady at the Globe

Indianapolis market report shows receipts of hogs at 5,500 and cattle at 1,250 with hogs selling mostly 6.50 to 6.75 and steers ranging 4.75 to 6.75 per 100 pounds. Cattle demand remains strong with steady to higher prices, while sheep and lambs sold steadily as buyers cleared available stock.

Indianapolis

Hogs Cattle and Sheep Markets At Union Stock Yards

Market reports from Union Stock Yards and Pittsburg show hog receipts near 728000 with steady to lower tone and mixed pricing, cattle receipts around 9000 with a strong market, and sheep steady. Prices span diverse grades including good heavy hogs 6.65 to 6.75, calves up to 5.50, cattle primes 6.25 to 6.35, and fat cows around 3.50 to 5.50 with variances across classes.

Hogs Sane

Live Stock Prices and Receipts at East Buffalo Market

East Buffalo N Y March 4 Sheep and lambs receipts were 9400 head with slow trading and prices slipping to 10 cents lower. Lambs ranged 5.00 to 7.90 dollars, sheep 2.60 to 6.00, yearlings 6.50 to 7.00. Hogs receipts 240 head with activity and prices 35 cents higher. hogs 6.70 to 7.10, pigs 5.00 to 6.75, mixed 6.95 to 7.00, heavies 7.00 to 7.10, roughs 5.50 to 6.25.

Fasge fe _poledech Pittsburg Tsburg Ieee East Buffalo N. Y

Cincinnati Live Stock Prices Report March 4

Cincinnati market recap shows receipts at 2888 with buyers weaker. Packers and butchers quoted 6.40 to 6.95, light shippers and pigs slow. Cattle receipts 268 with steady to strong demand, veal and calves active. Sheep and lambs receipts 170 with steady market.

Cincinnati

Wall Street Opens With Gains Then Turns Quiet and Mixed

New York March 4 Prices of active issues opened with gains of 1 to 3 per cent and firm tone early but soon grew irregular. Reading and a few others slipped while Brooklyn Rapid Transit and Union Pacific along with Atchison advanced about half to three quarters. By mid session activity cooled with a general downward drift and speculative interest waned as most gains were erased. London sold about 1 000 shares. Government bonds were unchanged while others held firm.

New York Reading Brooklyn Rapid Transit Steel Common Union Pacific Atchison Eric London

Indianapolis Grain Prices For Wheat Corn Oats And Hay

Grain prices listed for Wheat Corn and Oats with multiple grades and bids from Indianapolis markets. Includes through billing figures and inspection car totals for wheat corn and hay with quantities and status of in or out for various grades.

Indianapolis Sample Timothy

Indianapolis Produce and Wagon Market Prices

Indianapolie a: aa c change listings show fresh butter at 15 to 16 cents per unit and poultry prices for turkeys ducks hens and eggs. The Indianapolis Wagon Market by Rouse Bros. at 120 Kentucky Avenue lists grain and hay quotes including corn shelled oats timothy clover mixed hay and wheat straw with varied prices.

Indianapolis Rouse Bros Kentucky Avenue

Doyle First Giants Arrival at Marlin Camp

Larry Doyle is the first of four tard¢ Giants to reach the Marlin training camp in Texas. He traveled from Breeze, Illinois, arriving yesterday, with Herzog Murray and AtMmes joining later from New York.

Marlin Tex Larry Doyle Larry Herzog, Murray AtMmes Doyle Breeze New York

Bliss Native Herbs Denison Hotel Dining Like Sundays

Bliss Native Herbs advertises the Denison Hotel with an American plan dining room featuring Sunday dinners as a specialty and music at Washington Street location.

Denison Hotel BLISS Washington

Murdered Woman Found In Connersville Home

Detectives and the coroner investigate after a woman is found slain in her bed at the Connersville home of John Wilson his wife. A blood covered iron rod with a nut end may be the weapon. A colored man seen nearby is sought as a possible suspect.

Connersville Ind John Wilson Wilson

Fire in Brooklyn tenement kills woman and child

A three story double tenement at 313 Severth avenue Brooklyn fire claimed the life of a woman identified as Mrs Nathan Rabto witz and her 12 year old son Harry. Five men were injured and hospitalized with narrow escapes reported.

New York Sency Hospital Severth Avenue Brooklyn Nathan Rabtowitz Harry

No Bonus Debated for Senate Reading Clerk

Senator Mattingly offered a $200 gift to Reading Clerk Royal Emick but withdrew the motion after support from Senators Pearson and Kirkman. Bowser recalls taking the job at $5 a day and cites legal limits. McCullough notes pay was agreed in advance. Strange contemplates others’ possible extra pay under the theory. No vote occurred.

Mattingly Royal Emick Senate Pearson and Kirkman Bowser McCullough Strange

Burial of Confederate-chase rider Walker in Mount Olive

William Walker a member of the pursuit band that trailed J Wilkes Booth and who stood by Boston Corbett when Booth was shot received military honors at Mount Olive cemetery. He died in the county hospital after illness in Chicago during Lincoln birthday anniversary observances. Survived by a widow and a son in Muskegon Michigan.

J. Wilkes Booth Abraham Lincoln Boston Corbett Booth Mount Olive Cemetery Chicago Lincoln Walker Muskegon Mich

Urging Dan Walsh for State Tax Job

A delegation of Third district Democratic politicians from New Albany and Scottsburg went to Indianapolis to urge Gov. Marshall to appoint Dan Walsh of New Albany as state tax commissioner. The group included Judge Utz John Lyons and Charles D. Kelso and Mark Stein.

Utz. John Lyons Charles D. Kelso New Albany Mark Stein Scottsburg Indianapolis Marshall Dan Walsh New al Gary

Patrolman John Rader Dies Suddenly at Home

John Rader a 46 year old patrolman died suddenly Thursday morning of heart failure at his home 1625 S Olive street He served as patrolman since Oct 30 19 45 and six years as corner policeman at Illinois and Washington He leaves a wife and two children.

John Rader S. Olive Street Tlinois and Washington

Retired Canton Leaguer Sealts Secretly Weds in Rahway

Frank E. Sealts former Canton Central leaguers backstop has retired and in a secret Rahway New Jersey visit has wed Miss Elsie Elmhurst. The couple will reside in Lima where he has pursued wholesale grocer interests.

Lima Frank E. Sealts Canton Central Rahway N. J Sealts Elsie Elmhurst

The Gem Laundry Ad Brims With Laundry Offerings

A short classified ad highlights family washings and rough dry services by the pound. It mentions all flat pieces framed and invites customers to try the facility.

GEM Laundry

Moore bill passes senate on uniform text book reform

The Moore bill expressing the State Board of Education’s views on uniform text book reform passes the senate. Efforts to amend fail. Genutor Cox’s local option for text books is defeated. The bill allows cities over 5,000 to choose first reading primers with phonetic books, while opposing local control in books and politics.

Moore State Board of Education Senate Genutor Cox Garrard-Cox Cox

Governor Signs Indiana Accounting Bill Into Law

Gov. Marshall signed the public accounting bill in a noon ceremony with the Indianapolis Merchants' Association joint committee present. The law creates a state board of examiners headed by the governor, appointing a chief examiner, two deputies, and a secretary, plus biannual inspections of public offices and a uniform system of bookkeeping and reporting by all public officers. Politics nearly derailed the bill, but it survived intact.

Inlianapolis Merchants' Association Marshall Indiana

Mind of Young Man Remains a Perfect Blank

A man identified as Joseph Blackburn wanders near Hermon’s farm after leaving home Monday. He cannot recall his name or home, is under police care, and will be examined by a police surgeon. Stewart confirms Blackburn’s prior Marine Corps service and three weeks with him.

Joseph Blackburn Blackburn John Stewart Michigan Strees United States Marine Corps Stewart Sergt. White Kinney William Harmon Hermon

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