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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1908

Page

6

Gloria Tonic promised cure for rheumatism offered free

An ad declares "Gloria Tonic" can cure all forms of rheumatism without stomach distress. John A Smith of Milwaukee offers free trials by mail, claiming rapid help for chronic, muscular, inflammatory, and other rheumatic forms. It cites endorsements from various professionals and promises a free trial box and a comprehensive book.

Bala John A. Smith Milwaukee Wis Avery Trom Hospital Nevar Quintero University of Venezuela BE. H. Plumacher United States Maracaibo Macadam Surgeons’ Hall Edinbure Health London Jowan A. Bmith Germanta

Fist Fight Clouds Opening Polo Season in Richmond

The Richmond polo club opened its season with a rough finish as McGilvray and Mansfeld clashed over a disputed play. Mansfeld struck McGilvray with a stick, sparking a fight that marred a 5 to 0 or 5 to M win by the Quakers. Officials promised referees would stop rough tactics to protect players and attend to the dispute.

Indians Quakers Richmond McGilvrey Mansfield Mansfeld McGilvray Indianapolis Oston Maneyfield Henley Tannon Mayers Wednessey Pierca McGuvray Hoth Secourt

Blackmailer to be committed after insanity ruling

In Columbia City Indiana on November 19 Fred Hess the confessed blackmailer is ruled insane and will be committed to the asylum. He is named as fleas sole heir to fifty five thousand eight dollars in this case.

Columbia City Ind Fred Hess Fleas

Safeblowers dying note frees mortgage in Baltimore release

In Baltimore on November 18 a safeblower named William Young mortally wounded near Charlotte, North Carolina, signed a mortgage release with his dying hand. The release, on the back of the mortgage, freed his brother in law Louis Hieronimus from a $53 loan. The note asks Ruby to watch over Young and to bring his body home, but his body was not found. Witness Thomas M. Dulin certified the document.

Baltimore Wiliam Young Pease Charlotte N. C Lmtor & Justlee Iiperial Court Kox Ruby wWitneas Thos. M. Dulin Louis Hieronimus Waverly

Favorite Prescription Promises Cures for Female Ailments

An 1880s style appeal touts Dr. Pierce favorite prescription as a universal cure for leucorrhea, female weakness, and prolapse. It is promoted through testimonials from Mrs Nellie D B Starr and Mrs Geo Sugden, claiming restored health, vigor, and renewed happiness after months of treatment and multiple bottles.

Pierce Nellie DB Starr Bethesda Society Gardner Street Worcester Mass Geo Sugden Bonds Street Saginaw South Michigan Fetter

Valley factory walkout sparks union talk in Valparaiso

In Valparaiso Indiana workers at a mica factory protested a second wagon cut in two weeks. A girl from the sta class said the strike was horrid and they would quit, the workers left as delegates persuaded others to walk out. Bosses laughed but authorities planned to bring workers from northern areas to fill the jobs. President Matthews of the carpenters union aims to organize a workingwomen's union as the dispute widens.

Valparaiso Ind Sta Mica Thie City Standay Het Aix Eorthern Matthews Carpenters' Union

Bold Dago Gets Reward For His Nfpvf In Greensburg

In Greensburg Indiana a traveling man saw a thief wearing a coveted eyecatcher coat near a depot. The thief claimed to be warming himself and was then chased outside where he was beaten by the traveler. The Italian suspect yelled for help but none came.

Greensburg Ind

Hearse Too Short For Kiplinger Casket In Anderson

In Anderson Indiana on November 1 a funeral home ordered an extra length casket for William Kiplinger aged 18 who died of diphtheria. The extra long casket did not fit the hearse, so the coffin could not be placed in the vehicle.

Rushville Ind Hugh‘ Hudderson Moutay Anderson William Kiplinger Sella Brothers Kiplinger

Prominent Man Dies Suddenly in Indiana Factory District

David W. Johnson of Sweetser, head of the Stinker Glass factory and a Grant county magnate, was found dead by his wife in a barn with heart trouble given as the cause. His death followed a Tuesday evening disappearance. coroner confirmed natural causes.

Marion Ind David W. Johnson Grant County Stickner Sweetser Tuesday Evning

Safe Explosion After Robbery Attempt in Warsaw Elevator

In Warsaw Indiana on November 12 two men Elmer Kinsey and Dolph Moore tried to force open a safe at the Big Four Elevator. An explosion occurred when a sledge hammer struck the door blowing off the knob and injuring both men. The safe had been left charged with nitroglycerine. Kinsey suffered a knee cut and Moore was struck by debris and lost hearing.

Warsaw Ind Elmer Kinsey Dolph Moore Moors Kinsey Moore

Mrs Harris Dies of Heart Disease at Home

Mrs Harris, visiting Todianapolis, died suddenly on Monday from heart disease. Survived by husband and four children, her death occurred as he found her in bed after awakening. Local notes from LOGA SPORT and nearby towns cover lighting plans for Noblesville, a youth’s suicide attempt near Tipton, a defamation case in Loganport, hunting bans near Elwood, and a farmer in Atlanta reporting on Nov 19.

Rubhville Ind Aircutt Court Marcus Kennall Mandhe Culver Miss Culver Kendall Jesse McConnel Max Fannie Feige Harris Indianapolis Brownsburg Thornton Martle

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