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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
2
An advert extols beer as a 3 percent alcohol beverage with barley and hops. It praises Germanic nations and doctors prescribing beer for vitality, urging readers to choose pure, well aged Schlitz and noting strict filtration, aging, and sterilization to avoid biliousness.
Laura E. Kelley, in Marion circuit court, alleges her husband is a robber who hid loot at home and kept stolen goods there since a 1901 arrest. She claims years of terror of police searches, cites a co respondent, and says Kelley carries his companion’s picture.
The Humane Society finds a warm ally in Cecil Owen of Holden Stock Company at Park Theater. On Illinois street Wednesday morning he and Marie Curtis lent aid as a horse, beaten by its driver, slipped and fell. Owen calmed the animal, unhooked the harness, and helped it rise, astonishing bystanders who offered no help.
The House unanimously approved a sundry civil appropriation to set aside 160000 dollars to buy more land adjoining Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis. Senator Hemenway will push the item in the Senate where retention is expected.
In New York on May 6 Mrs. John Philip Sousa, wife of the famed bandmaster, bests him at billiards. Friends note Sousa’s defeat by his wife, who is an expert with the cue and often wins after dinner in their household.
A physician’s wife gave a pack age of Grape-Nuts to a nurse who found it greatly beneficial for herself and her patients. She describes the food as deliciously crisp and easy to prepare in hot weather. After weeks of using it twice daily, she reports increased energy mental poise and cheerfulness, with relief from exhaustion headaches and indigestion.
In Washington Courthouse Ohio Bert Devaney shot Miss Lyda Bird and her mother in her home, then wounded a man and a boy before taking refuge in a barn. After militia surrounded the structure Devaney was shot dead along with his son. Jealousy is suspected in the first killing.
The Purdue School of Medicine nurses class held graduation exercises Tuesday night at the Protestant Deaconess hospital. Dr. M. L. Haines of the First Presbyterian church gave the address with Dr. O. G. Pfaff also speaking. Diplomas were presented by Rev. Henry W. Vitz, president of the board of directors. The class includes Margaret Hamilton, Pearl Hull, Hattie Rost, Myrielle Moore, Maude Mullin, Maude Marsh, Charlotte Hambrock, Chessie Johnston, Elizabeth Hungerford, Dorothy Sykes, Roma Hurst.
In Rockhill D C on May 6 F R Massey and George A Watts were elected as delegates by the Fifth district Republican convention. The gathering was friendly to Fairbanks but did not instruct the delegates. A rump convention was also held with instruction for 78.
Baltimore May 6 800 delegates and representatives from every civilized country opened the General Methodist Episcopal conference held at the Lyric opera house Bishop John M Walden presided and committees began plans to meet across the city Delegates smoked cigarettes shocking some members while Russians were noted for the habit A reception at the Lyric on the evening featured addresses by Crothers Maser McCool Rev J St Clair Neal and Dr Henry M Wilson tomorrow morning Bishop Goodsell will read the episcopal address outlining church conditions worldwide and offering recommendations.
May 6 Charles W. Kitchner and his family narrowly escaped death when a mysterious bomb exploded at their residence at 940 Racine Avenue Chicago. The blast tore out the front and shattered windows in adjacent homes. Kitchner was a lumber foreman and the blast is linked to labor troubles.
Federal authorities joined the crusade in Chicago as Adelbert Sterk an Austrian army officer was held to the federal grand jury by U S Commissioner Foote on harboring an immigrant working girl from Budapest. The law makes harboring an immigrant woman under three years in the United States a crime with penalties up to five years in prison or a fine not exceeding $5 000 or both.
Russia signs a naval accord to acquire five dreadnought battleships from England while omitting any purchase of extra sailors, highlighting a focus on capital ships over manpower in the agreement.
Special to The Indianapolis Sun reports Jamaica track losses totaling at least 50000 dollars. Four top picks and one second choice collapsed bookies’ fortunes, with over 40 bankrupt on the cheap side. Jockey McDaniel, firing for B and O, may ride free for a week to test a color change. Eddie Dugan, Whitney stables rider, is noted in top form.
A mass meeting of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is scheduled for Wednesday night at the hall 135 North Delaware Street to boost membership. National organizer Harry Cook may attend to address the gathering.
Washington May 6 Senator Beveridge of Indiana denied Boston reports that he bought a summer home in Massachusetts He said Indiana is good enough for him and he will spend most of his summers there.
Otis King, 5 years old, died after taking carbolic acid at his home on Westmoreland street. In two notes to a young woman and relatives he said he was discouraged by his drinking. Dr. George W Tucker said death was likely. King had been employed at Atkins Law works.
Dr Eugene Buehler city sanitarian reports Indianapolis water supply in excellent condition all year. He notes the filtration system of the waterworks is among the best in the world ensuring welfare and health of the community.
George C. Hitt as receiver of the State Agency company filed suit against Co. L. Van Landingham and the Great Western Agency company, based in Kansas City, to recover a note for 40 997.16 due March 17. Indorsers C. F. Coffin Andrew M. Sweeney W. S. Wynn and R. W. Mc Bride named in the action.
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