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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
2
May 14 in Presho South Dakota William L Lansing was shot dead by a pursuing posse on Brule Indian Reservation after his wife was found in their cabin with her skull crushed.
In Evansville Indiana May 14 a council from the Regular Baptist church and committees from nearby churches met at Fort Branch to hear charges against Mrs. Archie Brown and Rev H A Schoultz filed by Mrs Brown’s husband who is also a minister The hearing was postponed until Saturday Rev Brown had recently been tried for separating from his wife and for bringing the church into disrepute.
In Philadelphia on May 14 at Broadway A C Joe Hurst dominated Johnny Hogan in a cautious fight. Hurst controlled every round while Hogan landed only sporadic wild swings that mostly missed.
Thirty Chinese surrounded the police station after a raid on Quang Lee Co. at 1562 N. Delaware. In police court they planned to plead guilty, then agreed to fines after a Chinese witness affidavit. Betrayal angered the crowd and the betrayer was taken away for safety to East and Vermont streets.
GREENFIELD Ind May 14 Mrs Daniel Pearson living near Cleveland Hancock county invented an incubator from an old washboiler with bread pans water two coal oil lamps and boxes She set 135 eggs and obtained 6 chickens Chicago May 14 Relatives of Frank 8 Curtis of New York have requested police to search for him Curtis disappeared from the Wayne hotel in Detroit April 7
Europe in Summer England Scotland the Continent tours from $150 upward. Ask our steamship department for information and descriptive booklet. Reservations should be made now.
A brief item notes Merchants National Bank located at 11 South Meridian Street. No additional details or events provided in the readable text.
Demonstrations show posar kann Poslam eases infant itching and rashes rapidly. The lotion calms, heals and restores skin in hours, with benefits also seen in adults for eczema acne and other conditions. Available for fifty cents at Huder Weber Drug Co. and Emergency Laboratories in New York offers free trial by mail.
Charles M. Johnson returns from Mexico City on Friday. Lena Carter of Los Angeles visits Indianapolis. Lucy Pettijohn hosts a bridge party Friday for Miss Reeves of Chicago. Mrs. Bates plans a Texas trip with her husband. Walter Bradshaw returns to Helena after visiting the Hussey couple. Miss Julia Garrison and Joseph Braaina to wed June 3. Junia Ellen Rogers of New York visits the McKay home. Miss Cliffle B. Manlove announces engagement to John William Simmons. wedding June 16. Margaret and Anna OToole host a linen shower for Nelle Shea. guests include Hynes Colvin Rowan Kersey Fox Coleman Reilly Baumgart Held Wishmire Shea. Caroline Scott Harrison DAR closes meeting at Woodruff Place with Mrs. Clifford L. Lambert. May day honor guest Mrs. James Robert McKee of New York. guests from Ohio, Chicago, Muncie and Daytor attend.
In Columbia Indiana the Ladies' Aid society of the First Methodist church voted that women must remove their hats during services. The move follows a plea by men over the size of feminine headgear and aims to improve attendance.
A Canadian patient describes dramatic gains after six months on a diet centered on Grape-Nuts. He details improved weight, restored memory, and recovered nervous health, crediting the cereal with remaking both mind and body. The letter promotes The Road to Wellville and claims ongoing genuine testimonials.
In a recent New York dinner, Teddy Choate delivered a forceful speech attacking ex president Roosevelt’s record on trusts. The speech, illustrated by Choate’s shown photograph, centered on criticisms of Roosevelt’s trust policies and actions.
Dr Calvin I Fletcher physician and traveler will lecture on Egypt and the Holy Land at Tomlinson hall Sunday May 16 at 8 pm. He will present 200 pictures including scenes from Messina Sicily. Proceeds benefit Fraternal Order of Eagles charitable work. Sacred concert features solos by Lola Wright M J Duffey and Andrew Smith.
Greenfield Ind May 14 Gertrude Patton defendant in Velora Patton divorce suit files for a 100 weekly allowance ending trial and asks for 320 to fight the case He also asks that the plaintiff make his charges more specific in regards to certain accusations
Democratic and Republican leaders and city officials agreed on six councilmanic district boundaries in Indianapolis. Districts 1–4 lie north of Washington street, while Districts 5–6 lie south. Population by district ranges from about 9,000 to 10,412, with detailed street-boundary descriptions.
Secret agents for Gov. Hughes reported Belmont Park opening day racing with 100 bookmakers on the lawn taking bets without interference. They memorized wagers as the Metropolitan Handicap was run, amid a scene of free gambling activity with no molestation.
Abraham Samuels aged 43, long affiliated with his sisters in the retail millinery business at 111 Illinois street, died Thursday at Methodist hospital from acute indigestion. He came to Indianapolis from Columbus, Indiana 22 years ago and lived at 1616 North Pennsylvania street. Funeral at 2 PM Sunday at his residence. He was a member of the Elks lodge.
Washington May 14 T M Sherman of Utica New York, son of the vice president, defeated Walter J Travis in the Chevy Chase open spring tournament qualification rounds. Sherman, 23, represented the Yohundasis club and won the cup for best score, edging the former amateur champion.
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