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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
2
Washington reports that Japan and Roumania ordered cannons from Krupp, prompting extended shifts at the ordnance works. State Department officials say Romania’s rise is tied to fears of war, while Japan’s demand lacks a fully understood justification.
Reports from nine Hendricks county high schools foresee a large attendance for the county oratorical contest at Tomlinson hall in Indianapolis on Friday night March 19. Orators have trained for weeks, with many former residents of Hendricks county now in Indianapolis expected to attend. Charles E Montgomery of Danville serves as president of the Hendricks County Oratorical Association.
The article promotes gin mixed with Buchu and Murax as a long standing kidney and bladder remedy. It claims rapid relief from back ache frequent or dark urine and groin rheumatic pains and warns prompt action to prevent Brights disease or diabetes.
State Board of Education adopted resolutions praising Supt. Cotton who retires next Monday and will be succeeded by Robert J. Aley a Democrat who will lead the office. S. L. Scott of Jeffersonville becomes assistant and E. G. Bunnell of Laporte first deputy. Miss Sarah E Cotton will stay as clerk. Cotton heads to Wisconsin to become president of the new State Normal School in La Crosse. Gov Marshall attended. E G Bunnell elected board clerk. Demarchus C Brown re elected state librarian.
Ex Representative Hepburn of Iowa dismisses rumors of becoming assistant secretary of the treasury or interstate commerce commissioner. He jokes about 20 years of service and his new freedom, quipping that the revised phrase means Go to Hades.
Oklahoma City March 12 Attorney W D Cardwell of Oklahoma City says he will prosecute Governor Charles N Haskell on the criminal libel charge brought against him last year The quarrel traces to Haskells bitter contest with Les Cruce for the nomination Judge Hooker promises an early hearing Fine dress shirts $2 00 values 135 150 values 110 100 values 74c at Big Sale Hedrick 131 133 E Washington Porch Swing Free at National Furniture store tomorrow Read the advertisement on page five today
The National Furniture company advertises a one day sale offering free porch swings to every buyer of 24 dollars or more, with delivery on purchases 2 dollars or more. They claim prices are two percent lower than high rent stores and offer easy installment plans to fit any budget. Santa Claus soap will also be sold at 2 cents to grown customers.
G C Clark, general agent of the passenger department for the Big Four, will leave Indianapolis April 1 to take the same post in Cincinnati. He has served here since December 1, 1905 and is highly regarded. H R Daly, now at Grand Rapids, will succeed him.
The Republican primaries produced committeemen who would back Henry Klaussman for city chairman if ex Sheriff Clay does not run. Key contenders include Linton A. Cox for vice chairman and Fred Aiken as secretary. Three election contests were filed with Chairman Uhl, involving miscounted or invalid ballots in precincts across wards.
New York March 12 Hugh McIntosh Burns Johnson match promoter arrives aboard Mauretania to court Jeffries for a six month venue fight in England France or Australia with a 50000 stake He also aims to film the bout for release in the United States and has earned 15000 from Australian showings Johnson backs a Jeffries clash and McIntosh believes the challenger can win if in top form.
Washington March 12 Secretary of War Dickinson arrived at the capital and met President Taft at the White House. Wright, who retires today, accompanied Dickinson to the War Department where he was introduced to the department chiefs. Wright will travel to Memphis tonight to resume law practice. Assistant Secretary Oliver may be retained in his post though not yet confirmed.
Elmer D. Kaley narrowly escaped injury when his car collided with hook and ladder truck No. 8 at Broadway and Thirteenth. The truck traveled west while the car moved south on Broadway. Kaley was thrown from the vehicle and bruised, the auto badly damaged.
Three members Col R Z Taylor Seid Waddell and J R Deacon of the West Tennessee Land company negotiate with a legislative committee over state purchase of Reel Foot Lake in Union City Tennessee It is rumored the company seeks a quarter million dollars and the committee will visit the lake to inspect the surroundings.
Advertises mens fine quality black sateen work shirts in sizes 14 to 17 with claims of best material and workmanship. Also offers imported fast black regular made cotton half hose with double heel, sole and toe at 25c, three pairs for 60c.
Advertisement listing women’s undergarments including white forest mills spring weight tights and long sleeve high neck corset covers in regular and extra sizes with prices at 25 cents each. Describes ankle length union suits knee or ankle length tights and pure white options available at tower or store location.
The Herron Art association will hold its annual meeting on the first Tuesday of April to elect seven new directors for three years and amend the articles to admit four ex-officio members from the Board of School Commissioners. Current terms expire for William C. Bobbs Charles E. Brooks Charles E. Coffin J Dorsey Forrest Mrs Clarence Waulsin George E. Hume and Walter L. Milliken. The board currently has 21 members. the new law raises the number to 25.
The Spiritualist church, now renting the church building at Central avenue and Fourteenth street, will hold all future services there replacing the previous gatherings at G. A. R. hall.
A North Dakota minister describes relief after switching from coffee to Postum. He recounts biannual bilious attacks ending after the change, noting his wife also preferred Postum’s flavor and now refuses to return to coffee. The ad promotes Postum by the Battle Creek company with a testimonial and slogan There’s a Reason.
A teaser invites readers to cut out scissors ready for a chance to win one of the prizes as Tomorrow's Sun promises coverage and details to follow in tomorrow's edition.
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