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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1909

Page

9

Remonstrance Looms Over Warren Township Liquor Licenses

A rumor said Warren township Marion county temperance activists will file a remonstrance Friday against retail liquor licenses. With 1 472 voters, at least 735 names needed. organizers expect over 800. If Warren goes dry, saloons stay only in Center and Wayne townships. Fred C. Schuckel and Archie Scanlon seek renewal of Cumberland Warren licenses in May.

Warren Township Marion County Ork Center Wayne Townships Fred C. Schuckel Archie Scanlon Cumberland

New Collinwood School to Be World’s Safest

Cleveland Ohio May 1 a model fireproof school will be built in Collinwood adjoining the site of the March 4 1908 disaster in which 172 children and teachers died the project cost 90000 and features direct outside entrances steel brick and concrete construction a separate heating plant a park memorial will replace the old lot with two grass covered mounds the state 33000 grant refused work to start promptly following court denial of an injunction by Circuit Court on a suit by mothers seeking to block construction.

Cleveland, CO Collinwood Collnwood School Board Circuit Court Robert Scholl

Many-Sided Man F W Heller Lures Sales and Song

A portrait of F. W. Heller, Pillsbury Flour Mills traveling salesman based in Indianapolis. He covers southern Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, promotes the Capital City, composes music, sings, and has songs distributed by the New York Store Musical Department. His motto urges giving the world the best one has.

F. W. Heller Pillsbury Flour Mills Co Minneapolis Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Indianapolis New York

Story of Robby D Evans as fighter and naval icon

A vivid portrait of Robby D Evans portrayed as a lifelong fighter admired by Americans. The piece compares him to Lord Beresford, highlights his tough background from Civil War days, and touts his forthcoming lecture about his voyage From Hampton heads to San Francisco.

Beresford Channel Hampton Heads San Francisco

Father and son electrocuted in Virginia prison

Richmond May 1 John and William Brown, a father and son both colored, were executed in the Virginia penitentiary for murder robbery and arson in Powhatan county. John Brown died at 7 24 a m and twelve minutes later his son was taken from the chair vacated by the elder.

Richmond John William Brown Powhattan John Brown

Injuries Fatal For Melitta Melitz Tzoepka After Street Car Fall

Melitt Tzoepka died from injuries after a fall from a street car at Washington street and Virginia avenue Friday morning. He lived at 110 South California street and died at City hospital.

Melitt Tzoepka Washington Street Virginia Avenue City Hospital Tzoepka S. California Street

Night Owl King of Sleep Deprivation

Poem derides a night owl as the moon hides and dawn nears. Narrator teases the sleepless youth for defying rest, noting the morning sun and robin’s song approach. The speaker promises company until slumber returns, declaring the night’s rule will end with the rising day.

Bat Haus

Fairbanks Buys Home in Pasadena

Former Vice-president Fairbanks purchases a 30000 dollar Pasadena residence and plans to make it his future home in California on May 1.

Fairbanks Buyo Pasadena Cal Fairbanks

Calhoun halts bribery trial to speak in defense

San Francisco April 30 Patrick Calhoun interrupted his bribery trial to insist on addressing the jury in his own defense amid protests from counsel He challenged district attorney remarks on jury good faith and objected to alleged control over the panel by signs from Jerry Geissler Calhoun and his lawyers then clashed with opposing counsel as witness Daniel G Coleman testified and defense impeached his statements challenging Coleman’s prior testimony and the Ruef trial context.

San Francisco Patrick Calhoun Calhoun O'Garas Geissler Heney Jerry Geissler Daniel G. Coleman Board of Supervisors Jas. Gallagher Coleman Rogers

Indiana Trust Company Promotes Safety for Depositors

The article notes that a trust company's strength lies in paid up capital and earned surplus. It states this firm has one million dollars in capital and four hundred seventy five thousand dollars in surplus, claiming the largest capital and surplus of any Indiana trust company accepting savings. It invites readers to open an account with a three percent rate, calling itself a safe home for savings.

Indiana

The Traveling Salesman and Theater People in Boston Chicago

Theatrical notes highlight Charles Sturgis of Henry B. Harris company B as Elk of note. Mark Smith debuts in Boston with The Traveling Salesman 40 years after his father’s stage debut. James O Neil Jr. was once discharged for suborning the author’s idea. Hedwig Reicher studies English through an English speaking host family. Helen Ware trains two hours daily. The Traveling Salesman runs in limited engagement at the Illinois Theatre Chicago after a 300 night New York run, the longest in city history. James Forbes, author of The Chorus Lady, writes the drama focused on a drummer’s life. The New York success marks it a worthy successor to The Chorus Lady.

Mark Smith Bob Blake Company B Boston Old Boston Museum James O'Neil, Jr the Park Theater Clyde Fiten Illinois Theater Chicago New York New York City James Forbes Mr. Forbes

Notices of Licenses to Sell Intoxicating Liquors in Indianapolis

Several Indianapolis license applicants seek permission from Marion County Board of Commissioners at the June 1909 term to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking rights. Applications include Tilford D. Summerville at 843 East Washington Street Ward 11, Massachusetts Avenue fronting room Ward 5, William Ryan at 210 North Meridian Street Ward 6, and Julius Schuller in Ward 6, all with pool table privileges sought in the same rooms.

Center Township Board of Commissioners Marion County Iniiana Washington Street Pine Washington Streets Vance Indianapolis Indiana East Ward L Tilford D. Summerville State of Indiana Tenth Massachusetts Avenue Exchange Land Co William Ryan Busines Meridian Street Julius Schuller Ford Arm Board of County Commissioners Twelfth Drake’s Alurion County Scott Prospect Street Inlet No Fletcher's Brightwood Avenue Bleicher Brightwood Sm County T, J Phens Washington Reet Devilleau Nodin Pickens & Loftins Andinucypuls Ana Noashington Street Poul Charles Seitz Riber Centes Board of Comcounty Ini Diana Stont Schipperderer Notich Marioneminty Michigan Street Wilcox Inspolis Grocery Tenth Street Crain Indiana Center Township Sixteenth Street WM. B. Scripter Jet No. T Joseph HH. Scnaub St. Clair Street Gillespy Indianapolis Center Township

The Cost of Friends and a Real Chief of Police

Jefferson De Angelis of The Beauty Spot at Herald Square, New York, says he will rely less on friends to solve troubles after paying a speeding fine months ago. He recounts friends promising influence with police officials, taking money for entertainments, and delaying the case for over a hundred dollars, before deciding to settle directly with the police.

Jefferson de Angelis Herald Square Theater New York Mills

Farmer Found Dead by Hanging in Woodshed

Francis Holdman, 62, a farmer from Goshen Indiana, apparently killed himself yesterday morning by hanging in a woodshed. Authorities report no foul play and consider it a self-inflicted death. The incident occurred in Goshen with local officials notified.

Farmer

Death of H. C. Royse in Terre Haute Trust president

Isaac H. C. Royse aged 70, president of the Terre Haute Trust Company, died yesterday in Terre Haute Indiana from heart failure.

H. C. Royse Terre Haute Ind Isaac H. C. Royse Terre Haute Trust Company

New York Aurist Offers Free Deafness Cure Trial

A celebrated New York aurist named Dr Edward Gardner proposes a home treatment to cure deafness rapidly. He will send a free trial treatment to anyone with ear trouble and promises return mail at no cost. Address Suite 470 No 40 West Thirty third Street New York City.

New York Edward Gardner West Thirty-third Street New York City

Applications for License Seek City Liquor Permits

Multiple notices show Marion county Indiana residents in Center and nearby wards applying at the June term for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking rights. Locations include No 92 West Twelfth Street ward 8 and various Prospect Brightwood Washington Michigan Belmont Belmont avenues and Massachusett s avenues, with pool table privileges requested in several rooms.

Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Schneider Estate

In Marion county, March term 1909 the Probate Court will examine the final account of Albert Schuling as executor of Henry L. Schneider deceased on April 3 1909 Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and prove heirship if required to do so.

Henry L. Schneider Marion County Albert Schuling Albert Schiffling

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