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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
2
Veteran Italian boxer Kit Beebe and Germantown’s Young Smedley battled to a fast six round draw at the Broadway Athletic Club in front of a large crowd.
Rapid growth in Greater Indianapolis brings a grand new department store at 146 to 148 E. Washington Street by Goldstein Bros. The four story building features plate glass fronts, Tuosten light chandeliers, an automatic fire sprinkler system, an elevator, elevated top sign, and a cash carrier system. Floors showcase menswear, womens wear, gents furnishings, millinery, house furnishings, and offices. Opening day blankets the public with invitations as buyers will find the latest from birch and mahogany fittings to modern departments and courteous service.
The article explains that hurriedly chewing and swallowing food causes indigestion and dyspepsia. Specialists advise eating slowly, avoiding rich foods, and using a neutralizing elixir. A home mix of sodium phosphate, essence of peppermint, baking soda, and water is suggested, with two teaspoons before meals to stop fermentation and relieve gas.
John Foster files in circuit court a 2000 dollar damages suit against Patrick Murphy alleging malicious prosecution after wages were garnished in Justice Jacob Emrich s court for an 8 75 board claim. Foster contends Emrich lacked jurisdiction and that no bond was filed, harming his reputation as a railroad employee. Attorney W H Ogborn represents Foster.
Daytona race results show Ralph De Palma in the Fiat Cyclone unable to secure a first due to heavy handicaps in two four mile handicap contests. Inglis M. Uppercut won the first race with a 5:03 2-5 time. Hotchkiss in a Pop Hartford won the second with De Palma second.
Russian police raided sixty houses where revolutionary meetings were held in St Petersburg. Forty people were arrested, including a colonel's daughter, a journalist, and several men and women students.
Washington March 26 No doubt exists the death of Mrs Pierre Lorillard Jr found dead in her bathroom at 2030 Hillyer Place The packet on her dressing gown bore bury this with my body and a letter to her husband stating her intent to die Motive cited as ill health and insomnia The coroner says the cause is established and no further action expected Funeral arrangements to be made in New York upon Mr Lorillard Jr s arrival.
An essay extols family harmony at meals and claims mirth aids digestion. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy, noting broad physician use, availability by druggists, price 60 cents, and a free trial offer by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Roy Easley of 1155 S State avenue escaped a Friday night highwaymen assault after striking at one attacker and knocking him down. He fled toward home after the attempted hold up as he stepped off a Prospect street car at State street.
Sixty four candidates were initiated Thursday night by the Indiana consistory of the Ancient Accepted Masons, receiving degrees from nineteenth to thirty second. Most will pursue the Shrine degree at a ceremonial session of Murat temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine to be held at the German house.
In Indianapolis, party leaders press for a mayoral candidate. Thomas Taggart notes his business interests prevent service, urging a candidate with broad cross party appeal who will resist local pressures. Several Republican figures, including Judge M N A Walker and Josiah K Lilly, are discussed as potential nominees, with Lilly currently unavailable in California.
Social notes from Indianapolis and surroundings report engagement of Charline Daly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daly formerly of Indianapolis now residing in New York, to William Raymond Barnet of New York. Barnet’s Chicago-born parents are noted. Daly’s circle includes many Indianapolis friends.
Mrs William Dunlap entertained her Euchre club at her Hamilton avenue home on Thursday afternoon with a luncheon after cards. The pink and green club colors were evident in candles and a silver candelabra on the table. Each guest received a pink rose souvenir assisted by her sister in law Mrs Smock.
Springfield reports a new army rifle with an electric light for night aiming. Two rifles were shipped from the arsenal and said to be part of the equipment used by Former President Roosevelt in Africa. A bulb sits at each end of the barrel tip with a trigger guard button powering the system.
Rome March 26 The Count of Turin the king's cousin hunting in Africa sent word via Mombasa he intends awaiting Roosevelt in equatorial Africa where big game is plentiful.
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