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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
2
Walter Hitteau Merriam, a prominent Wall Street lawyer, died this morning by suicide by leaping from a fifth floor window at his No 1 West 63d Street apartment. His wife and two children slept inside as he battled a nervous breakdown after his father's death in October.
The funeral for William Quinot 49, longtime member of F. G. Dittman & Co, will be at 2 PM Wednesday at 1807 N Senate Ave. He died Monday of heart disease. Quinot belonged to Hall Place M E Church and the Knights of Pythias. Survived by a widow who is the daughter of Mr. Dittman.
A Chicago jury awarded James Hackett $30,000 after he lost both legs when kicked from a boxcar. Judge Kavanaugh approved the verdict, calling the amount not large enough and noting Hackett would suffer lifelong disability. An appeal was taken.
The automatic bell ringer bill providing for equipment of all locomotives in the state with automatic devices for ringing bells at crossings passed the senate on Monday under suspension of the rules. The bill was urged by engine men and firemen.
Otto Stechhan and Frank Flanner face libel suits from Rubush Hunt er architects after seeking to block city hall construction. Mayor Bookwalter and Board of Public Works accuse conspiracy and warn of damages if bidding delays occur. Judge Remster to hear restraining order Thursday as bids range 516000 to 565000.
A bipartisan commission to inspect state offices and report needs and fair salaries was recommended. The senate concurred, naming a four member commission to study pay and duties and report at the next session. Members will be paid at legislative rates, with unclear mileage or duration details.
Mrs Ora A Alcon of 119 Linden Street surprised a burglar in her kitchen at night. She screamed, the intruder fled, her husband chased him for two blocks and fired two shots but the burglar escaped unharmed.
A reader reports coffee caused lifelong dyspepsia and habitually drinking it. After switching to Postum the writer claims health improved, with no stomach trouble or spells. Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan promotes the product via the witness.
Concessions by both sides trimmed the appropriations bill to fit state finances. Cuts totaling 118000 left the bill about 200000 under the house version and half a million under the senate version. The governor signed the measure Tuesday morning.
Attendees at the Monday Afternoon club hosted by Mrs J Richard Francis on Park Avenue included Mrs Emory Ruggles of Philadelphia guest of Mrs Orison Hayes and visitors from Oxford. New Double Eight club formed meets biweekly at members homes. Other social notes mention bridge party for Miss Agatha Reid and Samuel Stuphin, and various visits and returns from cities such as St Louis Atlanta New York Cincinnati and Washington with mentions of the inauguration trip.
The governor's bill to solve the state's money problem, house bill No. 634, passed the senate after suspension of rules with no remarks. It transfers part of the sinking fund to the general fund to meet current expenses and fixes the sinking fund tax levy for 1910 and 1911 at 1 cent per dollar instead of 3 cents, with only one vote against.
Oyster Bay reports Mrs Roosevelt and her children will depart in late June or early July for Italy to stay with sister Miss Carew near Rome while the former president travels to Africa. She will then proceed to Khartoum to join her husband at the end of his hunt.
The funeral of Albert Kahn, a two year old, was held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence 183 N. Hitnois after the body was brought from New York by his brother Leo Kahn. Mr Sena was well known in the community.
Deputy U S Marshal W B F Corbin and his brother were killed while attempting to arrest J B Palmer ten miles south of Seneca S C for allegedly shooting up a rural delivery mailbox Their assailants fired on them in Palmer s yard and escaped.
Wabash Ind March 8 Estil Wilson formerly of this city is now studying art in Paris. He sailed last August and has met flattering success. One of his recent pictures, a portrait of a Paris gentleman, was sold for 2000 dollars.
Dustin Farnum star of The Squaw Man at McVicker's theater has secured a license to wed his leading lady Miss Mary Bessie Conwell, a Washington beauty who was named by the former Mrs. Farnum in a New York divorce suit last year.
Chick Fraser of the Chicago National League baseball team signed his 199 contract today after delaying for a salary raise. The main body of Chicago NL players left for preliminary training at West Baden Indiana following the signing.
J. F. Stucker of Paoli Indiana denies ever holding any office and says he now holds none and intends to hold none in the future regarding his objections to the Merchants' uniform accounting bill. He asked The Sun to correct any impression of officeholding.
Boston dispatch reports via cable that Jimmy Walsh America's top 6 pounder will fight Digger Stanley England's premier bantam weight at the National Sporting Club in London on May 10.
Wet grounds greet the Cubs second squad in West Baden Indiana as a drizzling rain persists. Twelve pirates players expected to arrive, with Recruit Hyatt from Seattle already on site joining Lefty Liefield.
A sizable crowd at the West-end Athletic Club watched Eddie Carter lose to Johnny Willetts in a windy closing bout last night in Philadelphia.
A testimonial from Mrs. F. J. Norton of Freeville New York describes recovery from La Grippe using Dr Miles Nervine. She asserts the remedy restored vitality and nervous energy after illness and convalescence advising continued use to prevent weakness.
A daily city record lists births including a boy at 232 N Hainois street and a girl at 2348 Hovey street, plus multiple deaths from nephritis and pneumonia. It also notes marriages among local residents and several building permits with locations and values across streets such as Hardin Harding and Oakland avenues.
A. Steffen of Ciger Manufacturer in Indianapolis reports relief from sick headache after using Haag's Liver Pills. He states the remedy cured his ailment without after effects and recommends it to others suffering from indigestion related headaches.
The Rev. Austin W. Mann will lead services for the deaf mute community at Christchurch Chapel Monument Place. A March 18 evening service begins at 7 30, followed by a Sunday 10 30 Holy Communion service for St Alban's mission. The sermon, Christian Unity and Deaf Mutes, argues against denominational divisions.
Johnny Billitter of Toledo, world lightweight champion, staged a phoney match with Cleveland wrestler Spencer who pretended to be Fred Bate from Cleveland, ruining the event last Friday night in Toledo.
Ray Bronson has returned from New Orleans saying he will meet Freddie Welch again on March. He declares he can beat Welch and plans a different tale this time. The vow echoes a common refrain as the rivalry continues.
Ann Arbor reports Charles Baird, University of Michigan Director of Athletics, will resign his post in June. The announcement came today in Michigan's campus city.
Billy Griffith and Kid Ash battled ten rounds in Cincinnati ending in a draw. Kid Sullivan of New York easily defeated Kid Taylor of Newport in six rounds as the preliminary.
A Giant pitcher named McConnell reported as robbed in Macon Georgia on March 9. He says he was cleaned out of nearly everything he owned, retaining only gold in his teeth.
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