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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1909

Page

2

Harding Indorses a Long List of Local Backers

W N Harding endorses W H Eastman A A Wilkinson HHF Bennett Niel McPherson Oliver W Pierce H J Brandon W W Thornton W H Lockwood Fred Carter Mullen S A Haas FI Willis WW P Wallace WW H Jordan EE Waddington TH Johnson TJ Carter Clarence W Nichols Aus Hobbs Cc E Day MDcc Gilmore JJ Steinberg Louisa J Blaker W A Bogardus backing a broad coalition in the district.

W. H. Eastman A. A. Wilkinson Hh.f. Bennett Niel McPherson Oliver W. Pierce H. J. Brandon W. W. Thornton W. H. Lockwood Fred Carter H. Mullen S. A. Haas F. I. Willis Www P. Wallace Ww. H. Jordan E. E. Waddington T. H. Johnson T. J. Carter Clarence W. Nichols Aus. Hobbs Cc. E

From Grocery Clerk To Millionaire Entrepreneur

A strong company invites savings accounts from all walks of life and urges readers to start today. The outreach promises inclusion and financial growth opportunities for ordinary people seeking to improve their fortunes.

Italian Slain at Chicago Gym a Blackmail Tragedy

The second fatal trackmail killing near Oak Street and Milton Avenue leaves Guissepp Cusumano a 84 year old resident of 70 Oak Street dead after being shot four times for resisting blackmail demands. Policeman Frank Rose heard the shots but the killer fled as a crowd gathered. The revolver used was found at the scene as authorities hunt the suspect. Italians in the North Side fear a blackmailer ring may be at work.

Chicago Oak Street Milton Avenue Jay Guissepp Cusumano Frank Rose Invision Oak Streets

Girl Dies From Carbolic Acid At City Hospital

Kate McDonald, 18, died Thursday morning at City hospital from carbolic acid she had taken at her Eng lish avenue home the night before. Dispensary Physician Thomas Bass treated her for two hours before sending her to the hospital. Neighbors said there was no reason given for her attempt.

Kate McDonald City Hospital Irank English Avenue Thomas Bass City ‘Hospital

Superfluity of Labor Noted in Oklahoma Building Boom

Greenfield, May 27. Dr. G. E. Lowe reports from a ten day trip to Oklahoma that while vast building activity and high wages exist, there is a superfluity of labor.

Greenfield Ind G. E. Lowe Oklahoma

Trained Nurse Discovers Postum Benefits for Coffee Drinkers

A Wilkes Barre nurse writes that Postum eased her headaches and indigestion after two weeks and notes benefits among patients and nursing mothers. She warns servants must boil it long enough and serve with cream for best flavor.

Wilkestarre Welville

Divorce evil denounced by the educators

Chicago May 27 six educators in the Journal of Sociology argue freer divorce is a necessity not evil. They denounce lax marriage rules and jest that legal quibbles worsen the situation. Proposals include education in domestic science, ethics of family life, safeguards against tainted matches, longer acquaintance before marriage, and even mixed divorce tribunals.

Chicago Journal of Sociology University of Chicago Press George E. Howard University of Nebraska Joseph Krauskopf Philadelphia J. P. Leitenberger BE. A. Ross University of Wisconsin

Woman Slapped Over Suspected Smile in Warsaw Court

In Warsaw Indiana on May 27 an affidavit was filed by Emma R Letzer accusing Mrs Jane Blosser of slapping her face after Believing she smiled at Blosser's husband. The trial is set for Saturday.

Warsaw Ind Smiler Court of Justice W. H. Eiler Jane Blosser Emma R. Letzer Blosser Mrs. Betzer

Lost 24 years and returned to his family in Indiana

Orn Lenwell left Sidney 24 years ago and was lost to family. His son Curtis Lenwell and daughter Mrs Tennant of Larwill brought him home. His wife had remarried in North Dakota and now lives at Bates, while Lenwell has not been told of the marriage. He was found in a hospital at Shreveport.

Pierceton Ind Curtis Lenwell Mrs. Tennant Larwill, Ind Lenwell North Dakota Bates State Shreveport

Ban Johnson 10 Try Livelier Ball

Chicago May 27 President B B Johnson of the American league proposes a faster game. He has secured a springier ball to be tested by clubs and possibly used in championship games. The ball could boost batting and shorten games if approved by teams and patrons.

Ban Johnson Chicago B. B. Johnson Delehanty

Train Barge Caught in Wild Storm Near Galveston

In Galveston Texas on May 7 a Gulf and Interstate railroad train riding a barge across Galveston bay weathered a 60 mile gale. The barge broke from the tug, struck a reef near San Jacinto island, and passengers endured hours of exposure and terror before being rescued by life line and breeches buoy.

Galveston Tex Galveston Bay Gulf& Inter-State Railroad San Jacinto Island Geath

Votes oust on loons in Madison co

Local option elections in Madison Crawford and Owen counties declared dry yesterday. Temperance forces won by margins of 1258 in Madison, 1216 in Owen, and 819 in Crawford. In Madison 107 saloons in Anderson and nearby towns must close. Crawford and Owen were already dry. Today votes are held in Laporte Floyd and Harrison counties with 106 116 and four saloons respectively.

Madison Crawford Owen Counties Madison County Owen County Crawford County Anderson Remona Trance Laporte Floyd Harrison Floyd County

Methodist Episcopal Hospital Eyes Annex With 60000 Plan

At a general board meeting the Methodist Episcopal hospital discussed a 60000 dollar annex to handle growing patronage. The conference will be asked to raise funds. The hospital reports excellent finances. Officers include President W C Van Arsdel and Vice President John N Carey of Indianapolis, with Dr. W T Graham as superintendent and Rev F A Steele as recording secretary. Medical advisory board lists numerous doctors.

General Board The Methodist Episcopal Hospital J”. A. Steele Hospital Corporation Wcc van aArsdel Greencastle Ind Indianapolis John M. Moulder W. D. Parr Kokomo A. GB. Cline Bluffton Thomas B. Noble E. D. Clark C. B. McCulloch J. F. Barnhill Theodore Potter H. O. Pantzer A. B. Graham N. D. Woodard

Basye Divorce Granted in Probate Court

Mrs Ida Basye was granted a divorce from Oliver Basye by Judge Roas in probate court yesterday afternoon. The trial revealed the husband posted a fence sign calling Mrs Basye a lunatic wife and the statement that she should stay away. Mrs Basye testified she had to pay for music boxes ordered for the home.

Ida Basye Oliver Basye Roas Trobate Court

Forgery Get Punishment For Player

Cincinnati Ohio May 27 The national commission suspended W L McDonald for three years for repudiating a contract with Spartanburg club of the Carolina league The player initially denied then admitted his signature The commission calls this one of the most serious cases showing forged charges and says he is ineligible to play for three years unless others were involved and the case is reconsidered.

Cincinnati National Commission Herrmann W. L. McDonald Spartanburg

Neussel Pioneer German Dies At Fountain Square

Charles F. W. Neussel a pioneer German citizen died at his home 01 Harrison Street on Tuesday. Funeral will be held 2 pm Friday at Zion Evangelist church. He ran a news stand at Fountain square for three years after leaving work due to ill health. Born in Germany in 1659 he came to the United States in 1844. He is survived by a widow, one son and one daughter Mrs James Hollister.

Charles F. W. Neussel Harrison Street Germany James Hollister

City police and fire stations feature home crafts and summer plans

At the police and fire stations Stephen Childers of engine company No 2 at Roosevelt Avenue, crafts furniture from boards and saws. Captain Benedict Beck of hose company No 18 on Maryland Street is a fisherman. Central station cells greet inmates with hopeful smiles while city parks reopen and patrols are assigned to maintain order.

Stephen Childers Engine Company No. 2 Roosevelt Avenue Benedict Beck Hose Company No. 18 Maryland Street Central Police Station

Love and charity ball sparks gentle gratitude

He expresses deep thanks for the first dance at a charity ball held last evening. She notes the event was a fundraiser.

Metropolitan Joys Plankville To Install Sit Oil Lamps

The Kansas City Journal notes optimism as Plankville plans to light Main Street with sit oil lamps, hinting at a brighter, more festive streetscape and a growing sense of civic pride.

Main Street Kansas City Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. N. Harding Indorsed Third Ward Harding John L. Ketcham E. I. Fisher A. L. Wilson F. D. Stalnaker J. L. Shields E. L. Killen Cc. A. Pfaffini H. D. Tutewiler J. M. Scott Cc. W. Scott G. A. Gay, Cc. E. Goffin T. B. Noble Herman Munk Ss. M. Brundage J. H. Ford Edward Daniels H. H. Wheeler Horace F. Wood N. M. Harrison Windgeld Miller Ss. H. Campbell H. Bates, Jr Geo KR. Sullivan Newton Todd Winfield C. Miller W. P. Johnston Cc. W. Malott F. C. Dickson Charles Latham John J. Kyle L. M. Wainwright F. A. Gregory Co. C. Roemler Philip Goetz Franklin McCray John L. Benedict W.W. S. Taylor F. M. Millikan James W. Lilly Albert Pierson Lyan B. Millikan Howard S. Young F. Mc Cc. C. Foster F. A. Wiles W.H. Morrison J.F. J. F. Wild M. A. Woollen J. S. Cruse Cc. E. Holloway W.W. W. Woollen E. R. Keith H. C. Kahlo Elisha Havens L. F. Smith H. H. Hadley W. J. Richards W. E. Stevenson Ww. E. Day Co. N Atlantic City, N. J Atlantic City New Jersey Leeds Company Dennis Walter J. Bunby Layon, Uote Heddon Hall Leeds & Lippincott Marlborough Seaside House P. Cook's Sons Hotel St. Charles Newlin Haines Ion W. J Dennis Ocean Front Walter J. Buzby Price, & Pe Square Yard Jes. H. Young Mgr 15Th St S. Pennsylvania St Gregory & Appel H. H. Rogers Standard Oil New Bedford Cery Strong Company Indiana Trust CO Fidelity Trust Co E. Marke Glagkmatler Plogs Consid Madison CO BASYE Pettis Dry Goods CO India Nottingham Smyrna Smyrnia Paul E. Wirt White House Nemo C. B Warner Kayser Wonderland Airdome Genter and Gilmore Musical Mort Fuller Clayton Pugh Hafford Free Kindergarten Society Children’s State Fair Grounds Newsboys Ture Zion Evangelist Church Neussel Fountain Square Eliza Proctor Otis Arthur Hoops Mrs. Hunter Willy Fantzer Ternes Gray Graham Roupe Rayl Royce Carson Willard Vernon Majestic Fox & Evans Olive Greatrix Whistler Clever Donkey George Smedley Metropolitan Joys Plankville
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