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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1909

Page

3

Poor Light and Crowded Rooms Tied to Disease Spread

A Washington meeting of educators and labor representatives blamed bad air poor light and crowded rooms in schools and factories for spreading consumption. Semmer Gompers urged higher wages and shorter hours to improve sustenance and fight disease. The piece notes simple remedies including glycerine pine oil and whiskey with a claim it cures colds and coughs.

Washington Semmer Gompers American Federation of Labor Eh Chemical Co Cincinimati

Amusements at Grand and Majestic Theaters This Week

The Grand features Miss Bird Millman and the Nawn trio with lively tight wire and dance acts plus a strong supporting cast including Hayes Johnson and Lew Sully. The Majestic presents Alice of Old Vincennes with Indiana ties, George Arvine, Miss Spinney, and Fay Baker in a period drama set around Vincennes.

Gfand Opera House Hyman Meyer Hayes Johnson Lew Sully Tom Nawn Mr. Nawn Pat Nawn Baptiste Franconi Kinodrome Estic Theater Alice Old Vincennies Indiana The Majestic Maurice Thompson Edward E. Rose Mr. Thompson Vincennes Virginia Harned Indianapolis George Arvine John Fitzhugh Beverley George Rogers Clark Miss Spinney Miss Harned Fay Baker Nannatte

Graustark on Park stage sparks two audiences this week

Park theater opens with George Barr McCutcheon’s Graustark presented by a strong company led by Miss Eda Von Luke of Minneapolis as Yetive the Graustark Princess. The cast includes Francis J. Gillen Frederick McGuirk Atkins Lawrence and features ornate stage scenes and a romance on a Colorado train before a happy palace ending. The Workingman's Wife follows Thursday and McFadden’s Flats is produced Monday and Wednesday with costly costumes and a large vaudeville lineup.

George Barr McCutcheon Park Theater Eda von Luke Minneapolis Yetive Graustark Colorado Grenfall Lorry Francis J. Gillen Frederick McGuirk Harry Anguish Atkins Lawrence Baron Danglass Lawrence Wfaddens Flats McFadden

Aged Woman Drowns in Cis tern Near Rockville

Mrs. Ar thur Martin an elderly woman was found drowned in a cistern at her son Fred Martins home between Rockville and Brighton in the night. Coroner Overpeck ruled the death accidental.

Rockville Ind Arthur Martin Fred Martin Brighton

Life sentence for man who assaulted 11-year-old girl

John Eagle pleaded guilty to attacking Blanche Wise, 11, daughter of A. C. Wise, assistant cashier at Washington National Bank, and received a life sentence in Washington Indiana on November 16.

Washington Ind John Eagle Blanche Wise A. C. Wise Washington National Bank

Arnold to Stay at Majestic Theater This Season

Majestic Theater manager Reilly announced that Ainsworth Arnold will not join the Cincinnati Stock company as reported, and will remain at the Majestic for the entire season.

Arnold Majestic Theater Reilly Ainsworth Arnold Cincinnati Stock Company The Majestic

Hadley divorce shocks Hendricks political circle

Mrs. Hadley sues former state treasurer Hadley for divorce and $20000 alimony. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and a temper rise. He pursued politics and cattle farming from Plainfield, while she cared for home and children amid public scrutiny.

Plainfield Hendricks County Plainfield Bank Hadley Statehouse Mr. Hadley Holtzman & Coleman Indianapolis Danville

Big Revival Under Way at King Avenue Church

A revival at King Avenue M E Church enters another week with strong attendance despite bad weather. Rev J F Rainier preached on regeneration from John III 3, stressing the birth from above as essential to see God. Prof Harry Maxwell, famed singer, led a chorus of 27 last night and will expand to 50 voices tonight. Maxwell plans further sings at school building 62 at 8:20 pm and noon meetings at National Malleable, Brown Ketcham Iron Works, and Link Belt.

King Avenue M. E J. F. Rainier Harry Maxwell Maxwell Brown-Ketcham Ironworks Link Belt

Canada to Pass on the Boundary Treaty

Ottawa reports the government will take up the boundary waters treaty in parliament. The US senate added a proviso preserving American riparian rights on the St. Marys River in Michigan, prompting Canada to ask Britain to withhold ratification until discussion. The issue likely will be settled by the United States acquiring the riparian rights.

Ottawa Ont United States United States Senate St. Mary’s River Michigan Canada Great Britain

Hoosier 100th Birthday Celebrated in Hagerstown

Fletcher Medearis of Greensfork turns 100 in Hagerstown with a large celebration. Born in Gilford County North Carolina he moved to Indiana in 18 percent. Relatives include Mrs. Martha Keys and Mrs. Nancy Crooks sisters and Jefferson Medearis of Olive Hill.

Hagerstown Ind Fletcher Medearis Greensfork Medearis Gilford County North Carolina Indiana Martha Keys Centerville Nancy Crooks Olive Hill Jefferson Medearls

Indictment in Pine Plains Child Abuse Case In Farmed Out Boy

James Kelley and Mary Kelley of Pine Plains were indicted on assault and felony charges for beating and starving Charles Williams a 6 year old farmed out by the Priory farm. They allegedly made him eat from a dog's dish outside the kitchen door and are jailed in county custody.

Poughkeepsie N. Y James Kelley Mary Kelley Pine Plains Charles Williams Priory Kelly

Mineral Lady Praises Cardui as a Reliable Tonic

Mrs. A J Hale of Mineral Texas extols Cardui as a proven tonic based on personal use in her family. She urges other women to try it, noting TIME has tested its merit and promising a free 64 page home treatment guide from the Chattanooga Medicine Company to requestors.

Mineral Tex A. J. Hale Cardus N. B Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

Births and Deaths in City Record Listing Names and Details

City births list multiple pairs with addresses and newborns including girls and boys. Deaths record individuals with ages and addresses along with causes and medical notes. The page also lists marriage licenses and building permits with names, partners, and project details.

Illinois Gets Burglars Charged In Litchfield Case

John Coleman a burglar and thief charged with a crime in Litchfield has been turned over to M. E. Bray of Hillsboro the officer authorized to return Coleman to the scene. He was captured at Hymera Indiana and held for requisition by J. D. Stoops the town marshal.

Litchfield M. E. Bray Hillsboro Coleman Hymera Ind J. D. Stoops

Murder on a Train Aboard Kentucky Route

On a Louisville and Nashville train to Maysville in Kentucky James McKee a bridge carpenter was nearly decapitated with a knife by Cleveland Stafford and died minutes later James Cox a brakeman defended McKee and knocked Stafford out a Stafford brother attacked Cox with a razor but Cox subdued him Mrs McKee a passenger on board was restrained from leaping from the train.

Paris Louisville & Nashville Maysville James McKee Cleveland Stafford James Cox Cox

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