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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1909

Page

2

Arrest Suspect at Palermo in Petrosino Case

Palermo dispatch reports a mysterious arrest aboard the steamship Umberto bound for Palermo in the Petrosino case. The suspect was taken Monday. he bore a fresh wound and offered an accidental explanation. Naples bulletin notes no truth to Camorra plots against ex President Roosevelt.

Palermo Petrosino Umberto Acci Naples Petroglro Camorra Roosevelt Camorrist Sicily United States

Shelton Held for Murder in First Degree after Washington Street Shooting

James Shelton the alleged killer of Patrick Carroll was brought to police court and held to the grand jury without bail for murder in the first degree. He appeared subdued after earlier incoherence and claimed insanity while confessing to his brother.

James Shelton Patrick Carroll Mads and Washiington Streets Mur Shelton Crazy Edward Shelton Chicago Washington

Louis Weil Buys Interest in Large Store

Louis Weil buys an interest in the L. Strauss and Company store and will become assistant manager next week. He hails from Youngstown Ohio where he managed the Well Hartzell store and is related to A L Block, Strauss manager.

Louis

Ed Curley Selections at Oakland and Los Angeles

Ed Curley lists race selections for Oakland and Los Angeles programs. Oakland picks include Binocular Charley Har grave and Fanatic as Most Probable Winner. Los Angeles entries feature Jane Swift as Most Probable Winner with fields like Right Soft and Cres ton in early races.

Oakland Binocular Charley Hargrave Harry Grothe Kokomo John A. Mallon Blue Heron Fanatic Strike Out Palo Alto Rockstone Captain Kennedy the Peer St. Avon Remember Niblick Desirous Royal Tourist Husky Los Angeles Senator Barrett Evados Jane Swift Lord Nelson Creston Alleviator Dredger Skye Prince Ahmed Dominus Ar‘tvi Rialto Fleming Ida May Adriade Deludonne Uncle Walter Illusion St. Tlario Oberon

Rariden Married In Bedford Indiana

William Rariden a noted baseball figure tied the knot with Miss Ruby Sellars in Bedford Indiana after playing last season for the Canton Ohio and Pennsylvania league team.

Bedford Ind William Rariden Canton Ohio Pennsylvania Ruby Sellars

George Upp Signs With Columbus Team

George Upp signed and mailed his contract to the Columbus American Association team after declaring he would pitch for nothing if needed to prove he was unfairly criticized for holding out for more money.

George Upp Sandusky, CO Columbus American Association

Americus Wins World Light Heavyweight Title

Gus Schonlein known as Americus defeated Bob Monagoff to capture the world light heavyweight wrestling title in two straight falls. Monagoff, representing Europe, was the reigning European champion. The match took place in Baltimore on March 18.

Americus Turk Baltimore Gus Schonlein America Bob Monagoff Asia Europe

Rog ers and Olsen headline wrestling mismatch tonight

Joe Rogers of New York and Charles Olsen wrestled here last night with Rogers agreeing to throw Olsen in 16 minutes but the match ended early as a draw. Rogers will meet Leo Pardello here tonight.

Olsen Joe Rogers New York Charles Olsen Rogers Rogers Will Leo Pardello

Taggart and English Otop Their Booms

Thomas Taggart refused to be a mayoral candidate, noting his business duties and three prior terms as Indianapolis mayor. Despite his decline, Democrats urged him to run, while Republicans pressed Captain W E English to consider the race, though he likewise refused and said he would not run if nominated.

Thomas Taggart Indianapolis Taggart Denison W. E. English Capt. English

Kun Grocery Company Opens Co operative Store Trend

The August M Kuhn Grocery company a co operative wholesale concern will open a new store at 18 and 20 W Georgia street in a building owned by Mrs John N Carey Incorporators are A M Kuhn president A G Cameron vice president Harry L Orlepp secretary and W V Bozell treasurer and head of the credit department Eugene Larger engaged by the company Employers and salesmen will share in profits Most stockholders have previously worked with A M Kuhn in wholesale grocery business

August M. Kuhn A. M. Kuhn

Fancy Fire Engine House No 28 Planned At Jersey and 34th

The Board of Public Safety approves plans for a new fire engine house at New Jersey and Thirty-fourth Street. Foltz and Parker, architects, designed the building which will be one of the prettiest engine houses erected and will be known as No 28.

Board of Public Safety New Jersey Thirty-fourth Street Foltz & Parker

Three Die After Nitro Explosion At Idaho Powder Plant

Wallace Idaho March 18 Three men were killed in a blast at the Couer d'Alene powder plant when 2000 pounds of nitroglyerin and five tons of giant powder exploded. The victims were R Skalborg fore man Alvin Nelson and Pete Rice. Ten adjoining buildings were badly wrecked.

Couer d’Alene Powder Dorks R. Skalborg Alvin Nelson Pete Rice

Olson to Face Turk in Finish March 28 at Tomlinson Hall

Olson and the Turk Mahmout clash in a finish match on March 28 in Tomlinson hall with Ed Faulkner and the Persian on the card. Olson hopes a win over the Turk earns him a title shot against Gotch. Olson has rented a room at 219 N Winois street for a five cent theater opening May 1.

Olson Mahmout Tomlinson Hall Ed Faulkner Oriental Gotch N. Winios Street

Caylor to Box Johnny Connors at Auditorium show

Young Saylor is matched to meet Johnny Connors of Chicago in a ten round bout at the Auditorium on Wednesday. The weight is 126 pounds at 3 o'clock. Connors is the Chicago youngster who gave Cole a battle at the last show at the Auditorium.

Young Saylor Johnny Connors Chicago Cole-Stein Connor Cole

Bas kills two in Chicago hotel room

In Chicago a man and a woman were found asphyxiated in a Fees hotel room. Police identified the pair as Emma Herman aged 25 and Peter Gam aged 20.

Bas Chicago Fees Hotel Emma Herman Peter Gam

Elks of Indianapolis Back Healy for Chief Engineer Job

A delegation from the Indianapolis Elks asked Gov. Marshall to appoint James M. Healy as chief engineer at the statehouse. Republicans and Democrats joined Capt. W. E. English in backing Healy. The post will be filled around mid April.

Elks Indianapolis Gov. Marshall James M. Healy Statehouse W. E. English

Indiana Railroad Commission Hears Lake Erie & Western Service Plan

The Indiana Railroad Commission conducted a hearing on improved train service for the Lake Erie & Western railway. Rushville merchants and New Castle shippers joined railroad counsel and trainmen to present views on the proposal.

R. B Indiana Railroad Commission Lake Erie & Western Railway Rushville New Castle

Famous European accompanists Bos and Wuellner tour America

Coenraad V. Bos the Dutch pianist and Dr Ludwig Wuellner have shaped a broad concert tour across the United States. They have given numerous recitals in New York Chicago and other cities with plans extended to California through June. Bos, renowned in Germany, previously impressed Indianapolis audiences and will perform again with Wuellner at Meenwerder Hall, under Maennerchor club auspices.

Ludwig Wuellner United States New York Chicago California Bos Germany Indianapolis Berlin Dr. Wuellner Meenwerdher Hall Maennerechor Club

Seven Police Appointments Approved by City Board

The Board of Public Safety chose seven men for the police department with five more forthcoming. Appointees include John L. Wilson Walter Coleman Theodore E Chamness Raymond C Chitwood Charles A Rayman Frank A Reynolds and Parvin Miller. All Republicans except Reynolds a Democrat.

Board of Public Safety Police Department John L. Wilson W. Twenty-ninth Street Walter Coleman Milburn Street Theodore E. Chamness N. Senate Avenue Raymond C. Chitwood Station Street Charles A. Rayman Rural Street Frank A. Reynolds Whittier Place Parvin Miller McLean Place Reynolds

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Free Trial Pack

Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure with testimonials claiming cures for piles. Offers a free trial package by mail and a paid box at 50 cents after evaluation. Encourages filling out a coupon and mailing it to receive the sample.

Pyramid Drug Mail Order Coupon Promises Free Cure

Public notice offers a trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure upon mail return of name and address to Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan. The coupon asks for street city and state and is returned by mail in a plain wrapper.

Fxkit Packag Pyramid Drug Company Pyramid Brds Marshall, Mich

Elmer Marshall Dies After Brief Illness

Elmer Marshall an attorney died Wednesday at his home 1013 English avenue aged 40. The loss is attributed to nervous strain from his father Firman Marshall's death January 19. He was law partner of Guy Estabrook, survived by a widow and one daughter. Funeral will be Friday afternoon at the home.

Elmer Marshall English Avenue Firman Marshall Mr. Marshall Guy Estabrook

Beebe Sets New High Kick Record At St Mark's Meet

Southboro Mass March 18 Harold Beebe of Malden set a world running high kick record at St Mark's athletic meet with 9 feet 10 4/5 inches. The previous mark was 9 feet 8 inches by C C Lee of New Haven Conn in 1887.

Southboro, Mass St. Mark's School Harold Beebe Malden Beebe C. C. Lee New Haven, Conn

State of Indiana Auditors Certificate of Insurance Company Statement

Auditor J C Billheim certifies the company statement as of December 31 188 and filed in his office. The document lists liabilities total 1 759 993 83 with losses adjusted and pending payments and other claims including taxes and reinsuring costs. It is dated March 10 1909 and bears the state seal.

State of Indiana Office of Auditor of State State of State of Indiana Auditor of State Nbons Oo Eee Ee Cass Ees Eeeesenseee Office of Auditor Defen Ber J.C. Billheim State of C. Billheimer

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