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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

11

Watterson's Son Dies in 19th Floor Window Fall

Harvey Watterson, 30, son of Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal, fell from a 19th floor window at 37 41 Wall Street and was killed instantly. Police cite accidental cause after a sash mishap near a steam radiator. He lived with his wife at 231 Second Avenue and will be buried in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville.

New York Harvey Watterson Henry Watterson Louisville Trust Company of America Wall Street United States Trust Company Watterson Mr. Watterson Doaley Second Avenue Louisville Courier Journal New York City Columbia Alice Burrows Saratoga Wing, Russell and Watterson Louisvile Cave Hill Cemetery

Taggart May Be Senator Freasegi Taggart May Be Senator

Cincinnati Ohio November 12 Thomas Taggart former Democratic national chairman is the political dictator of Indiana He controls the situation and with a Democratic legislature on joint ballot can name the successor to United States Senator James A Hemenway This statement was made by B F Shively of South Bend one of Hemenways toga candidates at Linton Wednesday It is probable Kern will be the stronger candidate Lamb and State Senator Slack oppose Taggart if he wants the seat he can get it

Cincinnati Thomas Taggart Indiana United James A. Herenway B. F. Shively South Bend Ind Hemenway Linton Kern Senate Lamb Slack Taggart Shively

Andree's Body Found by Man in Labrador

A Copenhagen dispatch reports the body of Arctic explorer Prof. S A Andree found in northern Labrador beside a wooden cross with his name. A box of documents lies nearby. fate of his two companions Strindberg and Fraenkel remains uncertain.

London Copenhagen S. A. Andree Labrador Inga Chalker Pelops Conception Bay Newfoundland Andree Dane's Island Spitzbergen

Baby Rescued From Fire By Grandmother

Four week old infant of James Pace living at 1315 Central Avenue escaped severe harm when the crib blanket near a kitchen stove caught fire. The grandmother intervened in time to save the child, which remained unharmed.

James Pace Central Avenue

Medicine found in food: a sick woman recovers with Grape-Nuts

A woman seeking a remedy for illness reports that after trying cod liver oil and egg-nog without relief she found strength through Grape-Nuts. She details progressive improvement from small amounts to regular meals, noting eventual tolerance of cream and overall health restored. The letter is presented as genuine promotional testimony from Postum Co. Battle Creek.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Moffett Named Chief Clerk for Probate Court

Frank B. Ross elected probate judge to succeed Merle Walker has commissioned W. S. Moffett as chief clerk of the probate court. Moffett, a 12 year Indianapolis lawyer, resides at 5421 E Washington St and is with Clifford & Moffett. He previously served as Fountain County schools superintendent and as prosecuting attorney of the 22nd judicial circuit.

Frank B. Ross Merle N. A. Walker Hanly Ross W. 8. Moffett Moffett E. Washington Street Clifford & Moffett State Life Building Indianapolis Crawfordsville Fountain County Butler University State Missionary Society of the Christian Church Marion County Mr. Moffett

Party workers tipped for top state posts

Gilbert Hendren and Parks Martin are named as potential State Tax Board appointees for rewards in the Democratic campaign. Charles A. Garrard of Indianapolis could be adjutant general under Governor Marshall. Dr. J. W. Klotz of Noblesville may replace Z. T. Sweeney as fish and game commissioner. Dr. John Archer of Spencer seeks state veterinary. Joseph Reilly, secretary of the Democratic state central committee, is urged for chief oil inspector. Scott Rollin and James Healey of Indianapolis may be considered for state house engineer.

Gilbert Hendren Parks Martin State Charles A. Garrard Indianapolis Marshall J. W. Klotz Noblesville Z. T. Sweeney John Archer Spencer Joseph Reilly Democratic State Central Committee Scott Rollin James Healey Statehouse

Social warfare topples Ridgely at Kansas City society

Kansas City society leaders waged a social warfare in retaliation for alleged snubs by Mrs W B Ridgely wife of the former comptroller of the currency. The campaign practically deposed her husband from the presidency of the National Bank on Commerce of Kansas City. They plan to return to Washington after January 1.

Kansas City, Mo W. B. Ridgely Kansas City National Bank On Commerce Ridgely Washington, D. C

Bank Deposit Debate Draws Cheers at German House

The negative side won in the debate on Shall the United States Guarantee National Bank Deposits as part of bankers events at the German house. Chicago chapter debaters carried the victory while Indianapolis men lost with good Brace. A banquet and vaudeville followed the oratory amid a hopeful mood about banking conditions in the state convention opening at the Claypool hotel. Bankers praised the year’s stringency handling and looked to Henry Clews’s optimistic address for added impact.

United States Chicago Indianapolis Indiana Henry Clews

Suffragette Leader Anna Shaw Heads Indiana Meeting

Dr Anna Howard Shaw head of the suffragette movement will headline the opening session of the suffrage convention at Roberts Park M E church Indianapolis Thursday night. She will be joined by two Bryn Mawr students Miss Ray Costello and Miss Rendell traveling from England.

Anna Howiard Shaw Worming Roberts Park M. &. Church Indianapolis England Ray Costello Rendell Bryn Mawr Shaw

Parliament moves to end wife obedience in marriage

Paris November 12 The chamber of depu ties advances a bill to repeal civil code No 213 which enforces a wife’s obedience to her husband The measure seeks to abolish the old rule while maintaining the husband’s duty to protect his wife and denounces the outdated injustice of obedience laws.

Paris Chamber of Deputies

Former Indiana baseball star Nevis Curtis dies at 31

Nevis Curtis, once a prominent Indiana ball player, died at his Noblesville home yesterday from diabetes at age 31. He left behind a widow and one child. Five years ago he was noted as a leading semipro, later playing behind the bat for Dayton in the Central league before ill health forced his retirement.

Noblesville Ind Nevis Curtis Curtis Indiana Dayton (O

Auto Crash Kills One. Five Injured In City Collision

A car owned by Paul Russo struck a Lexington Avenue street car early Thursday, injuring five occupants and killing none. Russo, cited for drunkenness and fast driving, was taken to police headquarters. Injured are William Russo Andrew Sheckels George Crandell Della Beheimer and Della May. They were taken to Deaconess Hospital. Sheckels and Beheimer are most seriously hurt but expected to recover.

Paul Russo California Street Lexington Avenue Paul Russe Liam Russe Capitol Avenue Andrew Sheckles Deaconess Hospital George Crandell N. Ilinois Street Della Beheimer Louisiana Street Della May Miss Beheimer Sheckels Dan Long W. Washington Street Eagle Creek Senate Avenue Smith and Bardash Russo

No Reflection on Good Name of a Woman

Mrs Glenna Langston protests that a divorce suit has led to unjust remarks about her character. She asserts no evidence supports claims she kept late hours or associated with other men. Riv Langston also says the husband's complaint leads to unjust inferences about her.

Glenna Langston Riv Langston

Rickard Goes West With Gleam Record

F. M. Rickard, a sick man, issued checks against a fund raised by coworkers at Fleten ers National bank. Jokers and a mistaken arrest followed. Bruno Westphal, a cigar store clerk, accepted two Rickard checks and caused his arrest. Prosecutor and grand jury report freed Rickard to seek health in Denver.

F. M. Rickard Fleteners National Bank Bruno Westphal Rickard Grand Jury Mr. Rickard Denver

Democrats Win Large House Majority In Indiana Legislature

The final official count confirms a strong Democratic lead in Indiana. The senate stands 3 Republicans and 23 Democrats while the house will have 59 Democrats and 41 Republicans. Democrats will hold a 24 vote majority on joint ballots in the coming session.

Indiana Senate House

Save money with a reliable savings account now

The message urges readers to seize the brighter industrial outlook by saving part of their income. It emphasizes that saving is simple with will and discipline, advising to spend less than earned and place the balance in a strong company savings account for ready access in need.

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