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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
2
In Memphis Arkansas authorities reveal a puzzling case as Dr. William Krause examines the stomach of Miss Effie Kitchens of Lewisville after she died last Monday. She spoke of an intruder in her room who poisoned her and fled through the window. Two suspects are watched closely.
A large crowd attended the dedication of the new Y W G A building on N Pennsylvania Street. Services at Hollenbeck hall featured organist Charles Hansen and a church choir with a quartet. Mrs F F McCrea traced the association’s history while Mr A A Barnes accepted keys from architect Oscar D Bohlen and presented them to Mrs T C Day. Remarks by Miss Margery Melcher and others followed. Rev Samuel B McCormick delivered the dedicatory address.
William Hollingsworth, a statehouse janitor of 12 years, was exonerated in police court after being charged with stealing post office stamps. He claimed the stamps were given to him, with Mrs. Mary Stubbs Moore denying she had provided any stamps. No statehouse official testified against him, and no one reported missing stamps.
Major Escott of the Salvation Army releases a February relief report detailing groceries clothing and medicine provided to 108 families. Coal was allocated to a number of families along with 151 free meals 166 free lodgings and temporary jobs for eight persons. He distributed 251 baskets of groceries to needy families during the month.
Washington notes the resignation of United States District Attorney Joseph B. Kealing of Indianapolis shocks the Department of Justice but seems unsurprising given his ties to Fairbanks and his ally Delavan Smith. Charles W. Miller will succeed Kealing and is well regarded locally.
Mrs Rebecca Haas 51 wife of the late Dr Joseph Haas died Saturday morning at 10 30 at her home 2003 N Meridian street after a long illness but acute recently She was sister of Nathan Morris who died in the Hills home fire on N Alabama street in 1902 She leaves four children two daughters Mrs Lawrence Davis and Mrs Milton Simon and two sons Louis and Morris
Blanch Walsh, the actress, who collapsed on Feb 3 in Shreveport Louisiana as she prepared to open in The Test, was carried from an Alton train and arrived in Chicago today. She remains very weak and is expected to stay several days while in the city.
The Yannigans beat Los Angeles 8 to 3 in the morning game at Vernon then were shut out 6 to 0 in the afternoon at Chutes Park before a large crowd. Lang and White pitched well with a homer noted for one Doc's grooved specimen.
Bishop Worsine speaks on a controversial constitutional remedy for nerves and general misery. He cautions against mind over matter therapies, praising a home compound mixture of balmwort syrup, sarsaparilla, cardiol essence, and cardamom tincture as a cure. The talk promises discreet, inexpensive relief for exhaustion and nervous debility.
Dineen and Prouty, veteran Boston runners, hold a large early lead in the first international six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden. Twenty seven teams from around the world compete for a $4,500 prize in a 142 hour event as Calabro and Milano drop first.
Jeremiah Sullivan, via Holtzman and Coleman, sues Terre Haute Brewing Company for 25000 alleging a February 1904 incident in Boston where a broken wagon seat forced him to sit on a beer keg. A wheel dropped into a low mood on Massachusetts Avenue near Olney Street, causing a runaway team and serious injuries. He spent weeks in hospital and remains impaired.
Battling Nelson heads to Chicago then plans to sail to New York to stage top welterweight bouts. Hegewisch appears to be returning to boxing with intent to claim a share of the large purses. Nelson may meet Owen Moran if weight aligns as Johnny Thompson eyes a lightweight title shot following his win over Mickey Cannon.
Beginning Monday night the Rev Patrick Uristin will deliver the first in a series of sermons at Holy Cross Church during Ledt.
Former Vice-President C. W. Fairbanks returns to Indianapolis to resume private citizenship and address the joint session of the General Assembly. The reception was nonpartisan and warm, prompted by a message from the Democratic governor as a tribute to an Indiana citizen. The Fairbankses plan a California visit this spring before he resumes law practice in Indianapolis.
The governor signed a bill reducing the Indianapolis city council to nine members elected at large with six men from each of six districts per party. The new council will earn 600 dollars yearly. Other signed bills add police court hours and salary increases, add humane officers, and empower the Center Township assessor to prepare plat books.
Amanda Williams aged 4 acted as a nurse girl caring for the Knefler child when a blaze broke out at 724 N Capital Ave Sunday night. She carried the infant to safety and rang the alarm. The Rosenary flats suffered about 2000 dollars in damage. The fire started in the laundry.
E. W. Coulton father and manager of boxer Johnny Coulon will depart for Chicago with his son. Johnny is expected to fight Howard Smith in Dayton on March 19.
About 100 passengers, many of them girls and women, were thrown into a panic when the ferryboat Wiona was rammed by a float in the East River off Atlantic avenue Brooklyn. Part of the Wiona’s starboard paddle wheel was torn away and machinery disabled. Tug Hiawatha towed the vessel to Union Ferry slip. passengers were landed.
Burglars entered 11 homes early Sunday, taking only small amounts of money and jewelry. Notable incidents included an assault on Mrs. Minnie Knight at 112 BK St. Clair and revolver threats at Peter Hewitt’s 524 E. North Street residence.
Republican leaders seek a suitable chair for the city committee. Leo Fesler and John Volz urged Acting Chairman Uhl to withdraw for party harmony. Harry Hearsey and James McNulty were named as possible contenders while Fred Gardner declined due to business. Voter rules note annexed territory residents may vote in primaries.
The Monon railroad introduces new trains on the Indianapolis Chicago corridor. The fast mail departs Indianapolis at 7:00 a.m. arriving Chicago at 12:10 p.m. The day express with parlor and dining car leaves 11:45 a.m. arriving 5:19 p.m. The flyer vestibuled train departs 3:10 p.m. arriving 8:05 p.m. The limited vestibuled train leaves 2:48 a.m. arriving 7:40 a.m. Return departures from Chicago are 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m. and 2:45 a.m. arriving Indianapolis 2:20 p.m. 4:52 p.m. 4:20 a.m. and 7:50 a.m.
Harrisburg dispatch reports George T. Oliver of Pittsburg arrived in Harrisburg from Washington ahead of a joint Republican caucus Tuesday to nominate a successor to Philander C. Knox for the U S Senate.
Judge Stubbs will address the Mothers' club on Wednesday afternoon at 3 15 pm at School No 64 located at E Renth and Dearborn Streets. The public is invited to attend.
Princeton Indiana March reports from Gibson county township trustees show a net dog tax profit of 2,271.40 after reserving 100 per township. The receipts, free of expenses, exceed three thousand dollars in total, reflecting strong dog license income for last year.
John F. Quinn of 162 McKim avenue emerges as a leading Democratic candidate for city clerk. He engages in active canvassing among supporters, avoids factional fights, and identifies as a devout Catholic and proponent of municipal purity.
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