Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Indianapolis Sun in Indianapolis, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1909

Page

2

Gold Mine Prospect Highlighted by Casa Diablo Group in Denison

An informal meeting of the Casa Diablo Gold Mining company and associates at the Denison hotel featured Capt. Brazee outlining a California mine with actual net ore value over 7 million dollars and potential value above 20 million. The stock stands at 1.5 million dollars, fully paid and nonassessable, with 100 thousand shares reserved for expansion. 50 thousand shares already subscribed.

Casa Diabolo Gold Mining Company Century Denison Hotel B.F. Brazes California United States Treasury C. A. Fehrmann Capital Realty Company Denison Capt. Brazee

Funds Limited and Schools Will Close in Union Township

Twelve district schools in Union township will close Friday due to a deficiency in the township school fund. Thirteen teachers are employed. A slightly heavier tax levy will be asked next year.

Funds Limited South Bend Ind Union Township

Political Palaver Delays City Council Race Announcements

Democrats and Republicans delay races awaiting redistricting under the new law. Party chairs have not chosen primary election commissioners. Dr. J. M. Spencer hints at a mayoral run if nominated by his party. William L. Taylor declines a Republican mayoral bid, leaving no clear candidate.

W. F. Moores Democrats Klausmann Republicans Board of J. M. Spencer Columbia Club William L. Taylor

Cigarette Baker to Return to Marion After Flight

Oscar C. Baker known as Cigarette Baker will reach New York midweek and is expected to return to his Marion home soon. Relatives sent a cable after Anan'as Baker, the principal witness against him, died last Wednesday. Baker had fled to Canada and Europe after the alleged bribery case.

Marion Ind Oscar C. Baker Cigarette” Baker New York Baker Anan Tudiana C. O. Baker Canada Europe

Fred Cassell to Face Jury in Murder Trial

Fred Cassell charged with the murder of Myrtle Burnett will stand trial in criminal court Wednesday morning. A special venire of 25 men has been drawn to serve on the Cassell case jury.

Fred Cassell Myrtle Burnett Cassell

Ed Curley's Selections From Oakland and Angeles

A listing of race selections with horses and jockeys for Oakland events and an evening session in Angeles. Highlights include top picks such as Captain Kennedy in Oakland and Ethon in Angeles, with a single best bet noted for each venue.

Oakland Good Ship Redeem Electrowan Saracinesca Fred Mulholland Celeres Henry O Dainty Belle A. Muskoday Col Jack Madman Flavigny Prince of Pilsen Orange Lord Rossington Captain Kennedy May Amelia Antigo Angeles Ivanhoe Columbia Constantia My Wast Myles O'Connor Ethan Falemings Ida May Lady Irma Tom McGrath Magazine Beauders Oberon Father Stafford Descomnets Maid-of-Gotham Raleigh Remember Ethon

Yanger Seeks Moran Bout In New York

Benny Yanger the Italian lightweight from Chicago travels to New York on March 2 seeking a bout with Owen Moran as his preferred opponent.

Yanger New York Benny Chicago Owen Moran

Agnes Ritchie to wed Briggs in Danville ceremony

Miss Agnes Ritchie daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Ritchie will wed Joseph W Briggs of Danville N on April 7 Invitations will be issued Wednesday for the wedding Miss Kathryn Ritchie sister of the bride will be maid of honor and Grace Lockwood ring bearer Several bridal events for Miss Ritchie are planned The Stethorns hosted a miscellaneous shower for Elsie Emily Odoms who will wed John Robert Schmidt Wednesday evening Other local club officers were later elected at a meeting of the Monday Afternoon Literary club and a large surprise party honored Mrs A C Baker on Bellefontaine street with gifts including an opal ring

Agnes Ritchie Frank Ritchie Joseph W. Briggs Danville Ritchie Kathryn Ritchie Grace Lockwood Miss Ritchie Glenethal Stelhorn N. Noble Street Elsie Emily Odoms John Robert Schmidt Miss Stethorn George Stethorn Lucie Cargin Amelia Off Ellen Robinius Florence Robinius Emmitt Grummann Mayme Spearing Mary Robinius Alma Grummann Nell Spearing Mayme McCarty Euelah Stafford Lois Baker Fay Odoms Chicago Arthur Stuart Arthur Hayes W. C. Jarvis Ida Gray Scott Thomas B. MacMath Charles T. Hanna E. J. Robison Percy Johnson A. J. Clark Indiana State Federation of Clubs Robert H. Strong Albert Lieber Ollah Perkins Toph Indianapolis A. C. Baker Bellefontaine Street Baker Harry Bennett Harriet Claude Bennett Ida Hutton B. C. Moon Kokomo Edwin R. Murray London Eng James A. Dart South Bend Ernest Ream Edith Erber Bertie May Spratt Walter Spratt Charles Hultch Woodlawn Avenue

Possum Dispenser Promises Overnight Pimples Cure

Advertised skin remedy claims to clear complexions overnight using a fifty cent possum based product sold at Hue der’s Weber Drug Co and other drug stores. It warns against purchasing without trying an experimental package offered free by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York.

H. J. Hueder’s Weber Drug Co West Twenty-fifth Street New York

Kidnapped Willie Reunited With Father In Cleveland

The boy Willie Whitla was recovered at the Hollenden hotel after a ransom of 310,000 was paid by Attorney James P. Whitla of Sharon. Police corroborate the payment though Whitla denies confirming it. The boy had been moved by a kidnap gang to various locations before being brought back to his father amid cheers from onlookers.

James P. Whitla Sharon Whitla Cleveland George W. Ramsey Edward Mahoney Kid- Napers Willie Warren Newcastle Ashtapura Flatiron Park Ashtabula Hollenden Whit Hollenden Hotel Ramsay Billy Margaret Uhle Witty Third Street Hendrickson Unfe Williams Hayes Mrs. Hendrickson

Disappearing Bed Flats Planned for Indianapolis

ER J Cavesepohl will erect an apartment building at Broadway and Twenty fourth Street. The disappearing beds will fold back into walls leaving only the bed face as a mirror or fine woodwork. The project will cost about 10000 dollars.

Indianapolis ER. J. Cavesepohl Wuo Broadway S‘reed

Move of Indian Meyers Highlight Giants Victory

The celebrated New York Giants defeated Sherman 5 to 1 in Dallas. Holmes pitched five innings and Crandall four for Sherman. Big Chief Meyers caught the full game and was the contest’s standout.

Indian Meyers Dallas Tex New York Giants Sherman Giants Holmes Crandall Big Chief Meyers

Roller Skating Race Results at Washington Rink

Last night at Washington rink, heats determined winners in a series of mile races. In the first heat Flannery won, Blackburn was second, Jones third, with times 9:25 overall and miles timed 3:04 3:08 3:17. In the second heat Dion led, Peters second, Birkhimer third, with 9:29 overall and mile times 3:15 2:12 3:02.

Washington Rink Flannery Blackburn Jones Dion Peters Birkhimer

Gasoline Explosion Damages Plant Shed in Kentucky Avenue

A can of gasoline exploded in a shed at the Van Camp Packing company located at Kentucky Avenue and White River early Tuesday morning. The fire damaged the one story shed for about 45 dollars, but did not threaten larger plant structures.

van Camp Packing Company Kentucky Avenue White River

Nelson to Box Britt in Australia Next Fall

Chicago March 23 Battling Nelson will fight Jimmy Britt in Australia next fall according to promoter Hugh McIntosh. Nelson agreed to McIntosh terms and the bout is likely to be staged in Sydney with Nelson accompanying McIntosh on the trip.

Nelson

Kidnapping of Whitla Boy Rocks Sharon Community

Eight year old Whitla son of James P. Whitla was abducted from Sharon’s Eighth ward school on Thursday March 18 at 9 30. Two men drove to the building and sent for the father from the teacher. A ransom note of ten thousand dollars arrived by mail at 2 p m demanding negotiations for the boy’s safe return.

Whitla Sharon Sharon Willie

Kidnappers Plan ransom ads in Cleveland papers

A Cleveland report describes a letter directing a ransom plan for a boy. The note advised publishing ads in Cleveland Pittsburg and Youngstown papers headed A A ready to open negotiations signed J P while police and nearby towns were alerted. A Warren pickup led to the Ashtabula incident and the boy’s later recovery in Cleveland.

Cleveland Pittsburg Youngstown A. A J. P

Riot Lashes After Six-Round Bout Between Thompson and Ryan

The Philadelphia match between Cyclone Johnny Thompson of Chicago and Adam Ryan of Philadelphia devolved into a grappling affair with little boxing. The unsatisfactory contest sparked a disturbance that threatened to erupt into a riot.

Philadelphia Penn Cyclone Johnny Thompson Chicago Adam Ryan Thompson

Last Hanging in New Jersey Ends Frederick Lang Case

Frederick Lang was hanged in the county jail yard at New Brunswick New Jersey today for murdering his niece Katie Gordon at Bonhampton on April 20 1906. Lang is the last man executed by hanging in New Jersey as the electric chair has replaced it.

New York Frederick Lang New Brunswick N. J Katie Gordon Bonhampton Lang New Jersey

Doctors Endorse Spring Blood Purifier Remedy

Doctors urge a spring blood purifier and warn excess starchy foods like hot biscuits and oatmeal can enlarge the liver and cause constipation headaches and pimples. Haag's Liver Pills, marketed by chemist Mr Haag for his aged mother, are promoted as an inexpensive, superior alternative to sarsaparilla and other purifiers.

Haag

Also Mentioned on This Page

Castoria What Is Indiana Post Postum Cereal 00., Ltd., ‘Battle Creek, Mich Gigarette Baker ED Curley CTY Lee Bert Jaffe John Crowder William Todd Moyer Atlantic City Mae Bickford Rochester, N Mabel Ayres Woodruff Place Verner Smythe Providence, R. I U. S Colton Ecru Ramie State of Madras Lavender iSe Fred Lang New Jersey Street
Search Courier

Search the Indianapolis Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Indianapolis Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication