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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
11
In New York a scarred prince Marinoff faces Dr. Litvinov, a Siberian exile and vivisection expert, as Litvinov seeks revenge for past wrongs. The scientist reveals a lethal plan linked to Marinoff’s daughter and his own exile, culminating in a violent confrontation.
John HB Thomas a 36 year old Utica horse dealer weighing 200 pounds disappeared after telephoning his wife from a Broadway hotel that he was driving home with 4000 from horse sales. Mrs Thomas seeks police help and private investigators. He paid his bill and sent mail to coca, with details of purchases. He is described as tall, with blue eyes and brown hair in a gray overcoat and dark blue suit.
James Barrett a New York stock broker with offices at 33 New Street was arrested at Lakewood New Jersey as he attempted to board the millionaires express on a charge of cruelty to animals. He rode a valuable hurdle jumper until it collapsed and died. The horse suffered over riding exhaustion and a fractured shoulder blade. Barrett posted bail and the hearing was set for Monday.
John H F Core of Norfolk left nine thousand dollars to his nephews Chris and John Core. The boys, who had sold papers on Richmond streets for years, planned to use the funds to prepare for college. They continued their routes after learning of the gift, determined not to miss afternoon papers for their customers.
In Denver on March 17 Magistrate Morris faced a dramatic plea from Jenny O'Brien for a continuance in the case of John Jenkins who shot Patrolman McIntyre. The attorney cited the old man’s frailty and broken leg as a life-threatening obstacle to arraignment. A constable interrupted with the wooden leg remark, and Jenkins was bound over to the west side court in $1,000 bond or jailed.
Washington March 17 The Navy Department and allies in Congress plan a drive against theaters that bar enlisted servicemen in uniform. Senator Chamberlain of Oregon will push a Senate bill and speak on the issue condemning managers for denying soldiers or sailors admission due to the uniform. He said he would have entered the theater with the serviceman or been carried out on a litter.
March 17 report from Richardson paper mills notes rag sorters finding valuables. Abe Nixon found a gold setting worth 30 dollars for Albert Roles. John Stuart recovered a gold bar pin containing seven large diamonds, valued around 3500 dollars. Bales arrive from across the United States and sit in warehouses awaiting processing.
Greenwich, March 17. The town, boasting many clubs, adds a Widowers' Social club founded by Arthur H. Dorland a former Democratic candidate. The all-male group vows remarrying members must host a first class dinner. Spinsters, especially those active, condemn the club as an affront. Dorland is described as handsome and wealthy, denies personal motive.
Selma Ruth Kaufman, 28, of 602 West 137th Street New York, was found hanged in the private bath of her suite at the Hotel White in McKeesport Pennsylvania. A hosiery rope looped through a shower enclosure connected to a stockings knot ended her life after writing farewell notes and a message referencing forgiveness and a station on Twenty-third Street New York City.
Washington reports Charles C. Watson of Kahoka Missouri was appointed a national bank examiner for Missouri. He succeeds George T. Cutts who resigned.
A plan offers free trial mail packages of Pyramid Pile Cure to any recipient who sends name and address. The package promises enough Cure to prove effectiveness, claims many cures, and notes the product is sold widely for fifty cents. The address given is Pyramid Drug Co., 161 Pyramid Bidg., Marshall, Michigan.
Montgomery City Missouri March 17 Dr Andson Davis O Hurson argues a mercy tablet to end the lives of hopeless idiocy and incurable insanity in public institutions. He claims the Bible supports his doctrine and says prussic acid would end suffering in minutes. Critics call it murder. supporters urge humane relief for the afflicted.
United States Steel reports a strong year with working capital at 229.9 million and surplus of 151.4 million for 1908. Bonds issued total 20.9 million, net debt up 12.7 million. 17,444 employees subscribed to 50000 shares preferred stock at 12.4. Common dividends yield 10.48 percent on 508.3 million capital, up from 4.03 percent prior year. Average employment across the group reaches 195,500, up 30,000. Chairman Gary notes spring revival and sustained gains through year.
A spring cleansing tonic claim from American Family Doctor recommends kardeye mixed with sugar alcohol and hot water to create a quart of medicine. It states the tonic cleanses blood, arouses the liver, aids digestion, restores appetite, clears skin, and boosts energy for daily work. Dosage is one tablespoon before meals and at night.
Herman Moritz a wealthy retired real estate operator killed his two sons and then himself in a curiously furnished colonial house at 2210 Aqueduct Avenue Bronx after starting a blaze. A watchman was warned as Moritz fired a final shot, with the two boys found in a closet and elsewhere amid overturned furniture and blood. The younger Walter 12 lay under the cellar stairs. George 16 died of a bullet wound while seeking refuge in a closet. The family servant cried out that Moritz killed them all as firemen and police investigated the scene and a neighbor, Cyrus C. Miller Bronx borough president’s executor, discussed Moritz’s melancholy after personal losses.
The Cardinal, after marrying a highly esteemed woman, grew despondent and spoke of suicide. Reports suggested his mental state had been improving under specialist care, leading to a belief that recovery was near. No one expected the drastic outcome.
New York March 17 Louis C Tiffany posted his home at 27 East Seventy second Street worth not less than 700000 as security to free his chauffeur from jail on 500 bail. He then raced to the E Sixty seventh Street station to aid William Cooper of Oyster Bay L I who had been struck by Cooper's vehicle in front of 1359 Third Avenue. The boy required nine stitches at Presbyterian Hospital after a scalp wound. Patrolman Guffey arrested Cooper on felonious assault charges.
Chicago tale of insect reproduction warns how one mosquito can spawn millions in six months. Expert M E Smallwood at Lane Technical notes 200-4000 eggs per female every ten days and a single water cup can harbour 100 larvae, urging cleanliness to curb flies and mosquitoes and to trap and kill adults.
Vincennes Ind March 17 Willam Garlen engineer on fast freight No 94 on the BR and O broke his neck in jumping from his cab when the engine stripped near Wheatland two miles west of Wheatland The train was late and the side rods broke loose Garlen landed on cross ties and died almost instantly The other trainmen jumped to safety He was about 32 years old and leaves a widow and two children. previously he figured in a Caseyville Ill wreck during the world fair where the engine traveled 50 miles an hour
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