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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1909

Page

2

Assassins Kill New York Detective in Palermo

Detective Joseph Petrosino of the New York police was shot and killed in Palermo while on a mystery case. He had aided in stamping out Italian Blackhand extortion and was suspected to have drawn deadly attention from the secret society. Five men, possibly shadowed by a carbine unit, are at large behind the city’s hills as authorities search for them.

Rome Joseph Petrosino New York Palermo Petrosini United States Petrosino Ferrosino Palérmo Palomno

36 Yanks In Camp At Macon With 36 Players Reported

Macon Ga March 13 The two week camp ends with a unit of 36 players including 12 pitchers three catchers nine infielders six outfielders one manager assistant trainer scout photographer and groundkeeper three more pitchers Chesbro Schmidt and Glade expected to join as spring training continues

Macon Chesbro Schmidt Glade

Brick-Paved Playgrounds Target of City Plan

Chicago march 13 elaborate plans for beautifying school playgrounds with fuchsias marigolds and vegetables funded by a 150000 appropriation. Architect Dwight H Perkins says brick surfaces affect pupils minds and aims to convert 50 playgrounds within a year or two to tame wild boys through planned gardens and student cultivation.

Chicago Board of Education Perkins

Death in a Drug Store Linked to Headache Powder

B J Connolly age 45 of 1847 Nor man avenue fell at a drug store corner of Illinois and Market Streets on Saturday forenoon. Physicians suspected apoplexy but autopsy by Coroner Blackwell found death caused by excessive use of headache powders. The powders containing substances affected his heart. Connolly had been purchasing headache powder when he collapsed.

B. J. Connolly Norman Avenue Deims Ilinois Market Connolly Blackwell

Explosion at Marion Motor Car plant causes heavy damage

A 60 gallon hot water heater in plant No. 2 at 750 E Washington exploded shortly after 5 am, wrecking two rooms and injuring few. Firemen reported a brick wall bulge, a section of tank through the ceiling, and destroyed drying rooms with $400 loss. Night Watchman Dunn was near the tank. explosion heard for blocks as fire crews responded.

Marion Motor Car Company Washington Street Dunn KE. Washington Street

Death of Harry Berg After Ten Days Illness

Harry Berg, 26, son of Mrs. Henrietta L. Berg of 221 North Alabama Street, died Friday after a ten day illness from appendicitis. He worked as a clerk at Diamond Chain and Manufacturing and was well known among North Side youth. An operation was performed Wednesday.

Harry Berg Henrietta L. Berg Alabama Street Berg Diamond Chain and Manufacturing Company Youung

Puzzle prize giveaway at The Sun contest announced

The People s Outfitting company offers prizes and a $1 due bill for all contestants who do not win. First prize is a Tiger room rug worth 10.50, followed by prizes of racket sets, parlor tables, ladders, pictures, dish pans, and a $1 due bill for every contestant. The Sun will administer and award all prizes.

People's Outfitting Company

Paris Millionaire Ravenez Ends Life At Monte Carlo

Paris, March 18. Ferdinand Ravenez, a wealthy young Parisian, committed suicide at dawn in Monte Carlo after hosting a riotous supper for friends. As the party wound down he shouted of a great surprise and then fired a pistol to end his life, the motive described as sheer boredom.

Paris Ferdinand Ravenez Monte Carlo Ravenez

Filipino Brass Band Members Near Death In Hotel

In New Haven three members of a Filipino brass band brought from Manila for Taft inauguration events were found unconscious from gas at the Hotel Arlington. Critical condition, names Laboto Marin 26 Jose Magadillo 28 and Ro sendo Celanetas 28, likely due to accidental gas exposure after retiring without warning.

New Haven Conn Manila Washington Arlington Laboto Marin Jose Magadillo Rosendo Celanetas

Cardui praised by druggists for female troubles relief

The article extols druggists as highly educated and reliable, urging women to seek their advice on Cardui for female ailments. It claims thousands of letters report relief or cures, notes Cardui’s gentle natural action, and asserts it contains pure vegetable ingredients with no harmful mineral components.

Cardus Cardui

Dizziness Signal Warns of Alimentary Tract Trouble

An old health note links dizziness and flatulence to possible stomach and intestinal diseases if untreated. It extols charcoal remedy Chaecoma, a willowwood charcoal honey lozenge from F A Stuart Co, Marshall Michigan, claiming rapid relief and urging samples or tablets at drug stores, 25 cents per box.

F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Stuart Brig Marshall, Mich

Doubt Report of Promotion of Fr McGloin

Chicago priests question a Buffalo rumor that Rev James I McGloin of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament may be named Bishop of Peoria by the pope. Illinois bishops reportedly backed only local priests. if not one of the three Peoria candidates is chosen a Chicago priest, likely Rev M M Dunne or Rev Edward Kelly, could receive the honor. Father McGloin previously served as secretary to Archbishop Quigley in Buffalo.

Cardus Tempie Clark Timberville Cardui Chicago Buffalo James I. McGloin Church of the Blessed Sacrament Feoria Illinois ePoria M. M. Dunne Archdiocese Edward Kelly St. Anne’s Church Father MacGloin Quigley

Alcohol and Tuberculosis Link Across Professions

Historical report notes a strong link between alcohol use and tuberculosis, citing Edinburg physician Dr Muirhead and studies in France and Prussia. It highlights higher TB death rates with greater alcohol consumption and contrasts deaths among gym teachers, physicians, clergymen with hotel keepers, brewers, and waiters. Pneumonia and tuberculosis together account for about one fifth of US deaths annually.

Muirhead Edinburgh France Baudron Guttstadt Prussia United States

Wherin Girls Are Super Ior To Boys

In The American Magazine Professor Thomas of Chicago University argues that girls excel in activities not requiring great strength or speed. He cites women as the fastest typewriter and notes feats in roping, steer work, and card handling by women observed in department stores and gambling settings.

American Magazine Thomas Chicago University As& Woman

Receiver Appointed for National Wheel Works Estate

Probate Judge Ross appoints John M. Hall as receiver for the National Wheel Works to wind up the estate of the late Charles KB Anderége. Hall filed a bond of $10,000 as security for duties and duties of the appointment.

Ross John M. Hall National Wheel Works Hall Charles KB Anderége

One Killed and Many Hurt in Colon NC Train Wreck

Seaboard Air Line passenger No 3 southbound and a northbound freight collided at Colon NC a small station south of Raleigh about 4 30 am. Hosey Lindsay fireman on the passenger was killed engineer Ed Robertson of Raleigh badly hurt. Freight engine crew escaped. Conductor Capt W C Cox leg broken. Dozens injured brought to Raleigh for treatment. Cause cited misreading of train orders with both engines destroyed and cars splintered.

Tion Raleigh Hosey Lindsay Ed Robertson M. J. Eisenhart W. C. Cox Ernest Duval W. R. Lamb Hamlet John Newton W. S. Rome Samuel Wicks Charlotte

Diverse Preaching and Services Across Indianapolis Churches

Religious schedule listing sermons and meetings at Roberts Park First Friends Meridian Street M E Central Avenue and Home Presbyterian churches. Notable speakers include Dr Albert Hurlstone Herbert Adkinson M C Pearson Francis J McConnell Sumner W Haynes and Rev Ann B Philputt with topics on Christian experience judgment Quakerism godliness Founders Day and temperance laws.

Albert Hurlstone Roberts Park Church M. C. Pearson First Friends Church Epi Home Presbyterian Church G. D. Adamson T. R. McNary Sixth Presbyterian Church Adamson St. Patrick's E. de Greates Africa Uimpirness Ann B. Philputt Central Christian Church Haslanger

Incendiaries Burn Frame Barn for Samuel Montgomery

Incendiaries set fire to the frame barn of Samuel Montgomery at 21 Northern Avenue early Saturday morning. The building was completely destroyed, with a loss estimated at 100 dollars.

Samuel Montgomery Northwestern Avenue

Deafness Cured at Home Trial Proposed by New York Aurist

A celebrated New York aurist pledges to prove deafness is curable rapidly at home by sending a free trial treatment to anyone with ear trouble. Dr Edward Gardner invites readers to write to Suite 470 No 40 West Thirty-third Street New York City for a mail order trial.

New York Edward Gardner West Thirty-third Street New York City

Wake up and see us about writing your new booklet

News brief urges readers to contact the office about producing a custom booklet for upcoming events. It highlights possible design options and timelines, inviting organizations and individuals to discuss preferred formats and quantities with staff.

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