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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
2
Tomorrow marks the second day of Gately's opening as thousands visit the new store. Shoppers are invited to come in to acquaint themselves with the immense stock of women and men ready to wear garments, learn prices, and judge quality without pressure to buy. Gately's stresses its national chain buying power and low prices benefiting customers.
Seventeen passengers were injured in a crash when an eastbound Southern Pacific passenger train collided with a switch engine after an open switch in Sanders yards, 308 miles west of San Antonio. Two people were killed in the wreck on March 15.
Dr L G Herbert praised the Indiana Y M C A while addressing a large audience at English's opera house Sunday afternoon. The event featured the Y M C A orchestra Prof Zumpf's juvenile ensemble and a violin solo by Miss Lillian Trusler.
Harry E. Rank returned to Lafayette to work as book keeper for the Burt-Haywood company on Monday and will move his family from Fowler to West Lafayette. Rank has prior Lafayette roots and wide experience as an accountant including roles as Benton county auditor, bank cashier, and Newton county deputy auditor and treasurer.
Granite City Illinois March 15 Miss Beryl Somers loved by two brothers committed death by own action on March 5 John Nichols the elder and favored suitor whom she was to marry ended his life two days later Robert Nichols nourished his passion in secret and completed a death trinity when he killed himself at his Madison home yesterday George Nichols the third brother is grieving and fears insanity may follow. The three brothers were orphans and separated years ago with Robert visiting and meeting Miss Somers who inspired both brothers but parental objections and a tearful note from Miss Somers preceded her suicide and the deaths of the brothers.
Miss Agnes Barton of Jacksonville Florida lies in St Francis Hospital Trenton after septicemia from stepping on a rack. She refuses amputation claiming she would rather die than be a cripple and fears consent might be ignored. Doctors say time is running out.
Mr Allen S Anderson of 19 N Warman Avenue was surprised by his wife Mrs Anderson on Saturday evening. Relatives from Kokomo Greenwood and Mooresville Indiana and city friends attended the gathering.
Promotion for cascaroyal pills by Blackburn Products Co of Dayton Ohio claims the drug cleanses blood eases constipation and acts as a mild pleasing laxative unlike harsher salts. Pack prices are 15 for 10 cents or 45 for 25 cents with a free sample offer to readers who write.
A six story tenement at 5233 Tenth Avenue in New York was set ablaze by an incendiary fire early today. Mrs. Catherine Connors alerted residents preventing likely loss of life. The barber shop owner Michael Cannizzearo suspects blackmailers, who had sent threats since November demanding 3500. The letters were handed to Lieut. Petrosino, later killed at Palermo.
Members of the Central Avenue M. E. Church observed founders' day as the church marked sixty years since its organization. John R. Connor spoke on the church's early history in a schoolhouse setting, with Rev. Hillary A Gobin of DePauw University also addressing sacrifice and method in establishing and nourishing a church. Eli F. Ritter and John M. Dalrymple spoke, and William T. Brown discussed Our Sunday School Work during the evening service.
In Youngstown Ohio on March 15, a Presbyterian preacher urged that death can strike at any hour. Moments later, Mrs. Matilda Williams collapsed and died from heart trouble during the Sunday service at a church in Poland. The service ended with a prayer and the church closed for the day.
Boston report on Parker Memorial address by Hon. Patrick F. McGowan president of the New York City board of aldermen. He warned against electing weak or dishonest officials and noted they may be tempted by honors rather than cash for votes.
William F. Moore won the city chairman post with 144 votes as Democrats solidified their leadership. The vote followed a party meeting at Tomlinson hall and reflected a decisive victory over News- Holtzman-Reach efforts. Moore pledged a square deal and focused on securing the fall city ticket, with Andrew Wahl named vice-chairman, Frank Brodon secretary, and John E. Hollett treasurer.
A British engineer James Chalmers aboard the transport Trefort at the National Sugar Refinery was arrested in Yonkers after embracing a woman on North Broadway. Police Chief Daniel Wolff restrained him as he demanded British protection and a declaration of war between Britain and America.
Rushville Ind March 15 John B Tribbey the man who was whitecapped at his home near Arlington has disposed of his farm of 8 acres and will move to Glenwood for temporary residence. The farm was sold to Arthur Lee for 125 per acre He will buy another farm in Rush county.
The Catholic community announces a parochial school costing 20000 to be built at North and Rural streets alongside a new church by Rev. George J. Smith. The church, nearly roofed, will cost 2000. The Sisters of Providence may staff the school. additional Catholic projects include a Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul hospital at Fair Bank park and the St. Agnes academy costing about 125000.
Cleveland March 15 Williams and Rogers company a leading dry goods firm in Ohio made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Assignee Emil Joseph posts a $25 000 bond. Cause of failure not stated.
New York March 15 A six year old boy Dominick Circle captain of a local playing ball yard team on the East Side was struck in the head by a brick thrown by a man who objected to the noise. He died after being rushed to a hospital.
Ray McNamara of Indianapolis wins the New York to Boston midwinter endurance run in the Premier ’30 car. The 243 mile route passed New Haven Hartford Springfield and Worcester with a minimum 20 mph pace, amid snow ice mud and slush.
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