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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
2
The article promotes a home remedy for dyspepsia and milder indigestion using sodium phosphate and essence of peppermint mixed with baking soda and water in a half pint bottle. Two teaspoonfuls before meals are claimed to relieve gas within fifteen minutes and cure severe cases in two to three weeks. Cost is said not to exceed 60 or 65 cents.
The Metropolitan freight boat Dimock from Boston to New York collided with the steamer Horatio Hall from New York to Portland. The Gresham revenue cutter is aiding the disabled Horatio Hall, with the navy yard confirming the collision. Horatio Hall’s captain sent a wireless telegram asking for immediate assistance after being cut below the water line at about seven o'clock.
Joseph F. Clay ex-sheriff of Marion county is the latest Republican floated for city chairman. Clay has not decided if he wants the post. Henry W. Klaussman ex-county surveyor is named but not actively seeking. City Clerk James McNulty will not run. Clay has often been mentioned for the mayoral nomination.
Senator Beveridge pressed the president about the Indianapolis district attorneyship and Taft authorized that Charles W. Miller would be appointed. The nomination is expected to be sent to the Senate after the special session convenes next week.
The Nevada lower house passed a bill for a state prize fighting license system. A $1000 license covers unlimited rounds, $500 covers 25 rounds, and $250 covers 30 rounds, with the measure advancing as of March 10 in Carson City.
William Williams a chauffeur was fined three dollars in criminal court for fast driving. Laat October is accused by police of striking and fatally injuring John Jaschka on W Washington Street.
Sufferers of catarrh can find relief with a safe inexpensive home remedy promoted by Dr. Blosser of Atlanta. The treatment claims to clear the head nose throat and lungs without harming the stomach and offers a radical cure. Send address to 662 Walton Street Atlanta Ga for sample medicine and a free illustrated booklet.
Stage notes praise a two act melodra ma titled Via Wireless staged by JM Thompson at the Chicago Opera House. The plot blends a gun maker hero Sommers, a forged steel foundry, a storm at sea, and a wireless Marconi sequence with strong performances from Frank Monroe and Georgia Drew Meachum and a humorous touch from Bradley the secret service man.
In Muncie Indiana Ernest Campbell shot and killed John Cook at the Campbell home on West Fourteenth Street. Campbell fled after the shooting. Campbell was in love with Cook's wife and jealous of their relationship as Cook, a professional gambler, and the woman had been living apart and planned to return to him.
J. W. Brooks a steamfitter was instantly killed when caught between a descending freight elevator weight and the ascending car on the second floor of the G. & J. Rubbar company at Georgia and Liberty streets. It took nearly 30 minutes to extricate the body.
Auton, Ind March 10 Tipton creamery will quit business here and the machinery will be moved to Indianapolis where a larger plant will be established. The Indianapolis plant will be known as the Schivener Creamery Company.
W F Moore, independent Democratic candidate for city committee chairman, proposes a three way pact to form contest and rules committees for the upcoming precinct committeemen convention. Each side would appoint two members to each committee and add two more by unanimous agreement. The aim is harmony and fair play. Seyfried supports agreeing on rules. Mitchell declined to comment.
President Roosevelt elbowed through a Thirtieth Street ferry crowd and rode a cross town car to New York. Ex president Roosevelt, returning as a private citizen, rode the 7 58 express from Oyster Bay with his son Kermit to visit the Outlook Magazine where he is now an associate editor.
Flatulency described as a dangerous condition with gas buildup harming the stomach and organs. The ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy, claims rapid digestion, reduced decay, and nourishment for the stomach, and notes wide professional use and availability for 50 cents per box with trial offers by mail from F A Stuart Co.
KING EDWARD OF ENGLAND is at Biarritz enjoying air and baths. He travels with Sir Thomas Reid and a French throat specialist, and is described as pale and careworn. Outdoor activity is expected to aid his health amid circulating rumors of illness.
Enos A. Mills forest service official will lecture on Our Friends the Trees at All Souls Unitarian Church Indianapolis next Saturday evening. The Nature Study club hosts the free event with William Watson Woollen as president and Benjamin Douglass as vice president. attendance includes city officials and teachers.
In dense fog the twin screw steamship Massachusetts, the flagship of Fall River’s fleet, ran onto rocks at Tarpaulin Cove between Martha’s Vineyard and Naushon Island. No passengers aboard. bow severely damaged and ship reported in danger of sinking.
A questionable ad-like note promotes a concoction described as a cure for backache rheumatic pains and frequent urination. It lists substances Buchu Murax compound gin and urges dosing after meals claiming quick relief. No medical approval or safety verification provided.
Mrs. W J Holliday hosted a musical tea on N Meridian street for the YWCA benefit with a full program of vocal and instrumental performances. Numerous society members attended and the event included a social hour with tea. A second tea is planned for next Monday at Mrs H J Milligan's home and a final one in Hollenbeck hall at the new YWCA building. Several residents and guests are mentioned from Chicago, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh visiting local hosts and clubs.
Charles Crawley journal clerk of the house of representatives, praised for efficient service, is being urged by friends in Sullivan Indiana for one of the examinerships under the public accounting system. A petition signed by bank and trust company officials has been filed with Gov. Marshall on Crawley’s behalf. He has submitted his application and will await the outcome.
Ruth Bryan Leavitt, eldest daughter of W. J. Bryan, was granted a divorce from William Homer Leavitt by Judge Cornish in Lincoln Nebraska. The decree cites nonsupport. the couple wed October 3, 1903.
Joe Cantillon, manager of the Washington cfbp, departed Hickman in the center of the night-rider region to join the Senators in Chicago. He will travel with his team to San Antonio for spring practice.
Eddie Walsh defeated Frankie Moore in a hard fought ten round bout at Long Acre A. C. in New York last night. The contest was billed as one of the toughest ten round fights ever held in the city.
Macon Ga March 10 Jack Knight impresses shows strong form to win Stallings favor and outshine rivals for shortstop job with six foot three frame. Joe Ward sidelined with limited opportunity and Knight appears likely to claim the position joining Elberfeld and Chase to form a potent infield for the American league.
Famous driver Louis Strang, winner of the Savannah Briarcliff and Lowell road races, left yesterday for the Florida Beach races. He praised the new parkway after inspecting it in Buick car interest, expressing himself well pleased.
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