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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

2

Cortelyou Looming up for Vice President

The Washington Post reports George Bruce Cortelyou, secretary of the treasury, may be Taft's running mate on the Republican ticket. Campaign leaders aim to offset Fairbanks supporters and expect the New York delegation to present Cortelyou at the Chicago convention.

Ington Post George Bruce Cortelyou Secretary of the Treasury Taft National Republican the Movement Friends of Fairbanks New York Wll Cortelyou Chicago

Park Theater Presents A Peaceful Sunday Playlet

Miss Lillian Woodward of Chicago stars in a one act piece A Peaceful Sunday as a Park theater afterpiece to The Cowboy and the Lady by Holden Stock company. The article recalls her brave solo journey to the Philippine islands to nurse her wounded brother Lieut Woodward during a scouting campaign.

Lillian Woodward Chicago Lieut. Woodward Miss Woodward Philippines New York

Absolute Identification Through Photo Proof At Point of Introduction

A Pittsburgh invention of photographic identification helps verify visitors. Friends photograph together, the photographer records the presentation pose, and the note on the picture confirms identity, curbing forged letters of introduction.

Pittsburg

Elec tphone aids deaf with pocket hearing device

A described Elec tphone offers a pocket hearing aid for the deaf and partially deaf. It promises clear sound and electrical exercise of the ear to gradually restore natural hearing.

Divorce Scandal Hits Cleric During Episcopal Balloting

The Rev. Dr Charles Leroy Goodell, pastor of Calvary M E Church, revealed as divorced and named co respondent in a 1886 Providence divorce. The disclosure surfaced at the Baltimore M E general conference as he sought one of eight newly created episcopal seats, causing a slide in votes during ballots.

New York Calvary M. E. Church Charles Leroy Goodell Providence Theodore W. Foster Foster Mary T. Foster Goodell Baltimore Dr. Goodell

Sunday School Demonstration Planned May 28

Interest grows for Indiana’s first large Sunday school demonstration in Tomlinson hall on May 28. A school plans to sell Five buyers each purchase 109 tickets to distribute to students with reserved seats guaranteed to early arrivals. About 200 students have taken exams this week from numerous Sunday schools including Baptist Woodruff Place Central Congregational Evangelical and many others.

Tomlinson Hall Indiana Delaware Street Christian Sunday Schools Baptist Woodruff Place College Avenue South Street Christian Central North Park Olive Branch Hillside Bismarck Englewood West Park Congregational Trinity Evangelical Association First Grace Mission Methodist Brightwood Roberts Fark Meridian Street King Avenue Broad Ripple Irvington W. Washington Street Teabernacle Mayer Chapel Ninth Southport Villa Avenue Central Avenue

Plow Manufacturer William Davidson Dies of Heart Disease

Evansville Ind May 3 William Davidson aged 50 a plow manufacturer dropped dead of heart disease last night after saying he felt better than ever and was good for 20 years more He is survived by three sons all graduates of Purdue University and noted football players

Evansville Ind Willam Davidson Purdue University

Boy Hit By Auto Hurried To Hospital

Five year old Louis Metzger son of Mr and Mrs George Metzger of 2412 N Capitol Ave was struck by an automobile driven by Carl Fishey Friday night in front of the Metzger home. The child was crossing the street when he became confused and was picked up by the drivers and rushed to Methodist Hospital for treatment.

Louis Metzger George Metzger Capitol Avenue Carl Fishey Metzger Fisher

Vogel Hustles for Democratic Nominees in Fall Campaign

Jacob Vogel did not win the Democratic nomination for commissioner but remains loyal to the party ticket. He is described as a Democrat who will actively campaign, thanking friends for their support and promising to hustle this fall.

Jacob Vogel Vogel

Charity Charity baseball game at Washington Park Saturday

A charity baseball match between the Commercial Club and Board of Trade at Washington Park Saturday features veteran players and a parade. Rube Jones and Hiheary headline for the Commercial Club while the Board of Trade rely on strong pitching and fielding. gate receipts go to charity via the Charity Organization Society.

Board of Trade Charity Organization Society Ginger Rube” Jones Aquilla Q. Jones Iron Man Hiheary R. B. Hilleary Hilleary Meridian New York Harry Tutewiler The Circle Pennsylvania Washington Senate Avenue Marion Club Tire and Drum Corps Washington Park Commercial Club Clarence D. Boyd R. G. McClure Harry A. McCauley John E. Hollett Frank W. Olin Hilton A. Brown Franklin Vonnegut Frank S. Fishback George W. Brown James L. Gavin W. D. Allison Billy Walker Claypool Watson Mascot E. A. Hendrickson Joseph H. Keller W. L. O'Conner C. L

Eli Zaring Named Cable Editor at United Press in New York

Eli D. Zaring of Indianapolis has been made cable editor of the United Press Association in New York. Also connected are Roy W. Howard as city news manager and Raymond L. Hall as assistant, all former Indianapolis reporters. Zaring and Hall trained on the Sun, while Howard began on the Star.

Eli D. Zaring Indianapolis United Press Association New York Zaring Roy W. Howard Raymond L. Hall Hooward City Hall Messrs Howard The Sun Star E. E. Martin

Pictures of Gotch Hackenschmidt Wrestling Match at Empire

Pictures of the Gotch Hackenschmidt world championship bout will be shown at the Empire theater in Indianapolis on Saturday May 30 in both afternoon and evening showings. The 45 minute program covers the match, Hackenschmidt's arrival, training quarters in Chicago, and ringside officials with excellent views. It is billed as the best wrestling film yet shown.

Empire Theater Indianapolis Hackenschmidt Chicago

Faulty wiring blamed for heavy losses in homes and businesses

The article cites faulty electrical wiring as a major cause of damages in homes and business houses despite legal installation inspections. The Electrical Contracting company at 446 Massachusetts avenue, led by Mr. H. C. Franklin, markets light and power installation and aims to establish a reputable new business.

Massachusetts Avenue H. C. Franklin

Religious services and events in local churches

At Central Avenue Church J W Thompson will address the Bible class Sunday at 9 20 am at Central Avenue and Twelfth Street on The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus Attendance has grown to 235 with a goal of 400. Free Methodists hold a tent Bible institute May 12 22 with Rev J S M Geary of Sharon Pa and invite public luncheon on Sunday.

J. W. Thompson Central Avenue Business Men Central Avenue Twelfth Street Jesus M. E Cornell Avenue Bible School E. W. Bassett William Wirt King D. D Frank N. Taylor Miss Carter Miss Jeffries Home Presbyterian Church Rader West Thirty-first Street George Daniel Adamson Adamson A. Mallary Ladies’ Aid Free Methodists Tenth Street Bible Institute Martindale Avenue Sixteenth Streets J. S. M. Geary Sharon

Mighty Colin Set for Withers Stakes Appearance

New York report notes the mighty Colin will race in public today in the Withers Stakes as the champion sprinter, aiming to extend his 32 straight races and chase about 3131,000 in earnings for owner James R. Keene. He faces King James Chapultepec Fair Play Dorante and Question mark from various owners.

James R. Keene Colin Madden Burlew O'Neill August Belmont Fred Forsythe W. Lakeland

Exonerated: Attorney Acquitted of Embezzlement Charge

Charles Petijohn, the attorney charged with illegally obtaining money from Carl M. Ellison, an employment agent, was found not guilty by the police court in a case detailing the alleged financial impropriety.

Charles Petiijohn Carl M. Ellison

Homeward tide of foreigners rises in New York

Immigration authorities report a surge of departures with European steamers carrying away about 10,400 aliens as steerage passengers in four days. The week’s total is expected to reach 17,000.

New York

Christ Church Spire Hit by Lightning in Philadelphia

The spire of Christ Church in Philadelphia was struck by lightning yesterday afternoon. A fire caused $15,000 in damage. The church, built under a charter from King Charles II to William Penn in 169, houses graves of revolution heroes and a belfry with eight chimes rung with the Liberty Bell during the Declaration of Independence.

Philadelphia Old Christ Church Christ Church William Penn

Bloomington Track Meet Draws Shortridge Manual Contingent

A large group of Shortridge and Manual students travels with their track teams to Bloomington for a state meet at Indiana University on Jordan Field. About 100 athletes participate with Shortridge and Manual favored to win, while Mon ticelio holds insider advantage.

Shortridge Manual Bloomington Monticelio Pha Indiana University Jorcon Field

Patrolman Fires At Fugitive During Escape Bid

Patrolman Nicholas Bardash fired at Fred Banta a junk gatherer under arrest Friday night when Banta tried to escape. The bullet hit his leg but caused no serious injury. Banta was recaptured and jailed as a fugitive wanted in Jimtown on larceny charges after a dash down Poanrl Street.

Nicholas Bardash Fred Banta Banta Hegerman Bardash Jimtown Hagerman Liberty Poanrl Street

City Buys Land for Boulevard Extension

The Board of Public Parks has acquired nearly all land for the boulevard extension along Fall Creek between Northwestern and Capitol Avenues. The city will seek condemnation for the remaining parcel. Landscape Architect Kessler met Friday with Jeup and Moore, the engineering firm handling the project.

Board of Public Parks Fall Creek Northwestern Capitol Avenues Kessler Jeup and Moore

Spanish War Veterans to Join Parade for Memorial Day

The Spanish war veterans will join the Union Veteran Legion in a Memorial Day observance at the soldiers' and sailors monument on May 30 at 3 30 a m. Clark camp S W V will meet next Friday night to finalize arrangements for the observance at Monument place and participate in the parade. Efforts seek to locate graves of Spanish war soldiers with relatives asked to assist to avoid neglect of any mound.

Union Veteran Legion Soldiers’ and Sailors Clark Camp Monument Place

Quarrel over doll reveals custody dispute amid play

In Camden a mother overhears two children arguing about a doll and mutters she will take it away. One girl insists they are not quarrelling but playing. The line hints at a custody dispute involving Jennie and a divorce case.

Fort Wayne Ind Washington Street Francis A. Kent Camden Jennie

Sweetness and Light in Culture Inspires Debate

The Pall Mall Gazette notes Matthew Arnold adopted Swift’s phrase Sweetness and Light for culture’s aims, contrasting it with Swift’s bee metaphor. Arnold’s use centers on making Love and Truth prevail in society through refined culture.

Matthew Arnold Swift Arnold Pall Mall Gazette

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American National Bank B.c. Cortelyou A. L. Wiley Preacher Ik Board of Trade and Commercial Club Diamond Stars Eli Zaring First Presbyterian Church Forest Rheinberger Bartlett Lord Jesus Batiste Nevin Wagner Broome Mendelssohn W. H. Donley Anna Laura Johnson Orin D. Walker James Lathrop Gavin John H. Roberts Indianapolis Sun Mrs. Michels Ernest Michelis Michelfis German Park Mr. Michelis Mrs. Michelis Henry C. Thornton N. Delaware Street George Douglas Thornton Florence Baxter Miss Baxter Mr. Thornton Katherine Bolton N. Alabama Street Helen Kreber Metba LeSauinier Et Tjohn Elas Rudge of Elks No. 13 Mother Lodge Elks Sweetness and Light Pettis Dry Goods CO Kayser LS Cen Bac Mennen Gibson Madras California Indianapolis Gas Pennsylvania Street Idianapolis Taft’s French Steam Dye Works Fenn E. Market ST Virginia Ave
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