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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
2
Five men are marooned on the sunken Horatio Hall after a collision with the H. F. Dimock. A terrific gale and high seas pound the vessel toward break up in Pollock Rip. The five prisoners of the sea may be lost as rescue efforts proceed.
Adjt. Fred T. Miller reports 1968 work by 13 regular workers producing 4 461 hours and 2 410 meals as 79 religious meetings drew 3 763 attendees with 36 conversions. The home owed 400 and seeks waste paper and other materials to fund operations at 38 428 Capitol Ave Indianapolis.
New York March 1. Leonard J. Wallace a salesman for the Pittsburg Water Heater company killed himself by gas in the company office at 356 Fourth avenue after writing a note to a friend expressing his weariness of life. The death is reported from New York.
An advertising plea offers Pyramid Pile Cure for piles with a free trial by mail and coupon. It promises reductions in inflammation congestion and itching and urges avoiding surgery, noting the cure is sold in drug stores for 50 cents a box.
A demand filled coupon from Pyramid Drug Company invites readers to mail in their name and address to receive a trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure at no cost. The offer promises delivery by mail in a plain wrapper from the Marshall Michigan address.
Hetty Green, the richest American, tells Hearst News Service she fled New York to escape blackmailers. She plans Europe and Paris with daughter Sylvia, who is now married, then hopes to return to New York after settling affairs. They are in Philadelphia today en route toward Europe in May.
Nine men have been selected for the 26 new police department positions and must appear before the Board of Public Safety at the next meeting for examination. The council accuses the process of being political while the board warns the list must be completed by next Wednesday or the Safety Board will redraw it.
A Brockton woman Mrs. Sarah Gifford was found dead in Taunton woods, likely from exposure. Her beauty once sparked jealousy causing a fatal duel in Fall River years ago, ending in H. A. Tripp's death and J. Manchester receiving a life sentence.
A new song Flora Flora has been released with sole rights for slides by a New York company. Lyrics by Claude L Baker and music by Roy L Burtch, published by Wulschner Stewart Music of Indianapolis. A photo of Miss Lucille Spinney appears on this page.
Pittsburg plans changed after Acting Manager Tommy Leach reported no access to West Baden pitching facilities due to high water. Manager Barney Dreyfuss ordered the team to Hot Springs, skipping Indiana for the week and altering travel from Pittsburg.
The Marion club elected John A. Moriarity president with 628 votes. Merle N. A. Walker became vice president, Henry C. Churchman second vice president, John L. McFarland third vice president, James A. Calderhead secretary, and Fred C. Gardner treasurer. Directors for two years are Athmanzor R. Hutchinson Harry C. Brooke and Donald Morris, each receiving 631 votes the highest count.
The Irish American Athletic Club signs Mellor White and Ryan to compete in the first US inter-city marathon to be held March 20 at Exposition skating rink, Pittsburg. John Bell, rink lessee and race promoter, travels to New York to secure contracts for his runners as the west and east teams prepare.
The French pair Cibot and rphee maintained a record pace in the Madison Square Garden six day go as you please event. At the eighty hour mark they led with 453 miles and six laps, sixteen miles and five laps ahead of Davis and Metkus. Boston’s Dineen and Prouty trailed in third, eighty miles behind the leaders.
An ad claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve acute pains including rheumatism neuralgia and pleurisy associated pain. It cites user testimonials from I A Gefell of Cincinnati Ind and notes sedative effects on nerve branches with potential to reduce menstrual distress and offer a money back guarantee through druggists.
The will of the late Rebecca Haas was filed in probate court before Judge Ross. The estate is valued at 250000 with 50000 in personal property. She leaves ten charitable bequests and cash gifts to servants, nieces Josie Cohen and Sarah J. Marshall. Executors named Louis Newberger. Principal heirs include Mrs Isabel Davis Mrs Rose Simon and Louis Haas. A life trust of 10000 is added to 25000 for an invalid son.
Miss Pearl Field hosted a euchre party at 614 S Meridian with 12 guests. Clara Hart will wed Walter Bleistein of Clifton Ariz and settle in California. Magenta Ryan invited guests for a luncheon honoring Marguerite Powers whose marriage to Mr Denaven is next Thursday.
Notre Dame's faculty board of athletic control reversed an error in the relay race count and declared Indiana the rightful winner of the track meet held last Saturday at Notre Dame. Prof. Michael J. Shea announced the correction.
Christy Mathewson, Giants star pitcher, reported to McGraw at Marlin training camp and played in a practice game versus the regulars and colts. McGraw granted three weeks at Harvard instead of two amid a salary dispute that remained calm. Mathewson was warmly welcomed by President Brush and Manager McGraw and received a strong reception from teammates.
Baltimore March 11 An investigation into the affairs of Rev Father Casper Elbert who was removed from St Katherine's Catholic church pastorate reveals he owes 150000 dollars excluding a church debt of about 28000 dollars This money was spent for life insurance premiums and in speculation.
Washington March 11 China issues an edict directing police and provincial treasurers to enumerate individuals and families. Family returns due by 1910 and individual returns by 1912 as part of constitutional reform.
Joshua K. Speer once based in Indianapolis died Wednesday in Bloomington at age 13 years after leaving Indianapolis. A writer for the Sentinel and other papers he also served as a forestry inspector in Wisconsin.
The Sisters of St. Benedict start a three story brick convent school at 1106 Blaine Avenue West Indianapolis with a projected cost of $20 000 A Terra Haute architect filed plans after visiting Father Joseph F Weber pastor of the church and aiding in securing the building permit.
Bemiss defeated Victor by 95 points in a 178 to 83 win at the Board of Trade rooms last night. The match centered on a 117 point swing as Bemiss claimed the lead and the victory.
Eugene Choquette and his brother Arthur, once with the Furnum brothers comedy acrobatic troupe, were arraigned on a vagrancy charge in Taunton Massachusetts. Their comedic sketch made Judge French laugh so hard he discharged them without lawyers.
James W. Brooks died Tuesday at 151 W Vermont. Funeral from First English Lutheran Church Thursday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Rollin Steck. Burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends invited.
Oyster Bay residents will honor former President Roosevelt with a town hall reception tomorrow night. He initially declined the invitation seeking quiet but agreed when admission was limited to Oyster Bay residents.
A severe blizzard in southern Russia, centered near St. Petersburg, has persisted for 48 hours. Heavy snow and continuous storms disrupted rail traffic and left many routes in disarray.
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