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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1910
Page
4
The $200,000 Anderson high school, dedicated by Gov. Marshall, opened Sept. and recently completed, spans 208 by 147 feet with a 1,000-seat central auditorium. It houses a swimming pool, museum, labs, recitation rooms, domestic science, and manual training. The fireproof design includes wide corridors and a 50 by 80 gymnasium.
Jesse White Democratic candidate for sheriff in Muncie Indiana filed suit for a recount after an official count showed his defeat by eleven votes to W Albert O Harra. Republican Harold Hobbs seeking recount for recorder race. White cites Fifth precinct discrepancy claiming machine misread 100 votes.
In Kokomo Indiana November 18 Charles Jones saw his wife's trunk checked to Cincinnati and learned she was aboard with Mrs. Fred Voight his sister blamed for domestic trouble He tried to halt the loading but the train left. Attorneys for Mr and Mrs John Broo seek 4500 damages for Ledpis Broo death in Indiana Union Traction at Tipton.
Special to Tris San Alexandria Ind November 18 A hog crated on a traction car between Alexandria and Tipton escaped its crate and paraded among passengers including the California Girls burlesque company causing uproar. The animal was ejected after passengers objected and it was recrated at the rear of the car.
Queenville officials report the second typhoid death this week at Peru and DePauw University, prompting tighter inquiries. State health doctor J Scurdy arrives as city and campus authorities intensify inspection. Four more cases across homes and hospitals are noted, with growing concern over outbreak sources.
A long list of proposed city slogans pours in as the $100 prize contest proceeds. Enthusiasts mail ideas to four Indianapolis daily newspapers, aiming to capture the prize championed by local business groups and civic organizations.
Local policyholders in Columbus Indiana react to a company letter stating an assignment may be needed to pay claims and advising policyholders to replace insurance on properties. John Fahy reports a suspected scam by a Rockport New York Elk member who cashes a $30 check. details follow the induced payment.
A report notes Beck is pursued for a $25 trans action in Indianapolis. It also states that consolidated schools could be funded more cheaply than separate ones, a finding shown in a report sent by Supt Talkington to State Supt Greathouse.
Miss Catherine Gentry aged 23, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harrison Gentry of Monrovia, Martinsville Indiana, took carbolic acid on Wednesday while her family was away. She was found unconscious by her mother and died Thursday minutes later after enduring hours of suffering.
Capital circuit traction company declares that an Indianapolis trust company will guarantee its bonds, ensuring early completion of a 145 mile belt road encircling Indianapolis through Greenfield Noblesville Lebanon Danville Martinsville Franklin and Shelbyville.
In Brazil Indiana on November 18 Cor Delia Descamp sought a divorce during a final farewell meeting with her husband Henry Descamp aged 26. He drew a revolver and shot her through the breast. As she fled into the street he fired twice more, ending the attack. Descamp killed his wife and left.
An armed suspect waved a weapon and vanished into the woods before a returning posse recaptured him. Lynchings fears rise as tensions mount and community mood grows tense and uneasy.
Influential democrats in Bedford Indiana move to launch a democratic paper after the county voted heavily Republican and blamed the local paper for the defeat citing its methods as a factor.
Noble Shane of North Vernon Ind is jailed on a charge of attempting to murder Frank Mc Casland during a craps game. The incident occurred in the city and the case was reported as serious by the Sus. authorities.
In a violent incident the suspect stabbed McCasland twice and guided him to Anderson, Indiana, where authorities arrested him. The injured man is expected to recover.
Stella Wike bit into an oyster Thursday expecting a meal but found a pearl nearly as big as a pea. The pearl is valued at about 400 dollars, prompting surprise and fascination.
Claims Poslam halts itching and clears skin diseases including eczema salt rheum psoriasis and seven year itch. A patient from Elmira Ontario reports complete healing nine days after starting Poslam. Product sold in trial 50 cents and 2 dollar jars via H J Hinder Weber Drug Co and Emergency Laboratories New York for free samples.
A bold advert promises a sideboard sale at prices lower than any customers have imagined, inviting shoppers to seize the unprecedented bargain. The notice emphasizes extraordinary value and urges early purchase to avoid missing out on the deeply discounted furniture.
A vintage advertisement touts TIZ foot remedy claiming instant relief for sore feet. It cites a Texas police officer testimonial and claims TIZ cleanses pores, draws out toxins, and restores comfort. Sold at druggists for 25 cents or by mail from Walker Luther Dodge & Co in Chicago.
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