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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
2
HAZLETON Ind Oct 9 Citizens praised the town council for new rules restricting auto speed to eight miles per hour within corporate limits and requiring at least 20 horn tootings per minute. Through data the long route must emit no fewer than 24 honks. Town Marshal Edward Self will enforce the ordinance amid worries over counting honks and speeds.
In Booneville Indiana on October 9 a local cat displayed musical talent by imitating a girl at the piano Gladys Schultz. The cat sits by the girl during practice then jumps onto the piano stool to press keys with its paws showing delight in the musical tones.
In Knightstown Indiana, Thomas K. Marshall accuses Governor Hanly of trapping him with questions and criticizes pay and extra clerks. Marshall vows to keep Lincoln in the campaign and questions state spending while denouncing Republican fundraising and alleged extravagance.
The Eugene McDowell jury took eight minutes to convict McDonell of conspiracy to defraud Adams Express by sending a fraudulent phosphorus laden package with false valuation. He faced 2 to 14 years at Jeffersonville reformatory. a new-trial motion is pending as authorities note the package risked destroying hundreds of thousands in currency and valuables.
Simpson Morgan of 825 Union Street faced a suicide dilemma by the river but drifted to a barn to sleep as Bicycle Policemen Hull and Ulery intervened after Morgan’s wife called. He was persuaded to seek help and returned from crisis.
Arthur Mingo and John Huffman rode a buggy that was struck broadside by an automoplete driven by Hamilton Meeker proprietor of a hotel. The buggy was demolished and the horse had to be killed. The men were injured Meeker was arrested.
Mrs Nancy Finch widow of Judge Fablus M. Finch died Thursday in Auandee City after two weeks with her daughter Miss Alice Finch. She was ninety years old and had been in ill health. The body will be brought to Indianapolis for burial and the funeral is set for Saturday afternoon at Park avenue and Thirteenth street residence.
Learn to banish moths from clothing furs carpets and beds with Bug Doom a colorless odorless and non staining destroyer. Sold in 2 and 50 cent packages via Detroit based Bug Doom Chemical Co and distributed by Indianapolis druggists including Birk's Pharmacy Holferger and I N Helms.
Democrats are collecting money for the Marion county campaign with about 2000 needed to finish the 30 day poll. County Chairman W M Fogarty says the organization will welcome contributions while denying any large interest funding. Prosecution aims discuss an assessment of 5000 for Elliott R Hooter, with possible additional 3000 later for a second term bid.
Stephen A. Douglas Jr died suddenly at his Chicago home after a brief illness. The 58 year old attorney had spoken at Galesburg on the Lincoln Douglas debate fiftieth anniversary and had accompanied W H Taft on a trip in Illinois. A widow survives him.
Owasso Oklahoma reports Abe Snyder a farmer died after a cow afflicted with rabies bit him. Health officials confirmed the animal showed rabies signs and the fatal bite led to his death. The incident underscores rabies risk from livestock in rural areas and prompts warnings for those handling animals.
Frankfort report: E. Burns, 81, sentenced in Boyle county to four years in the penitentiary for forgery, arrived at the prison aged and frail after a green goods fraud against a farmer who had two thousand dollars in the bank. He is noted as the oldest man ever admitted to the facility.
Democratic nominee Co A Korbly spoke at a Tenth ward rally on Fletcher Avenue and Shelby Street Thursday night. About 400 residents attended to hear him, with Joseph W Kenney as the other speaker and Timothy Sexton presiding as ward committeeman.
In Newark News brief, a saddened father notes his eleven year old son Willie struggles to throw an outcurve, reflecting parental concern over a child’s delayed pitching development.
An unchallenged authority touts a home formula to treat nervous exhaustion melancholia anxiety and other nervous conditions. The recipe uses syrup sarsaparilla compound palmwort cardiol endomene and involves taking a teaspoon after meals and at night for several weeks to restore health with no opiates.
Women’s tailor made suits offered in brown blue green or gray with long second medium coats and plain or gored skirts at 12.50 15 and 16.50. Separate skirts in plain Panamas with self bands or satin trims at 3.98 and 4.95. Girls’ coats feature hundreds of new models on Saturday sale with low prices.
Thieves struck 2822 Kenwood avenue Thursday night setting fire to J. P. Farringtons home while the family was away. Incendiary scattered shingles along the sitting room wall as flames gained headway before neighbors spotted the blaze. Part of the furniture stored inside was damaged by fire and water with an estimated loss of about 100 dollars. Firemen believe the arsonist responsible for several North Side fires set this one.
Tomato packers of Indiana meet at the Denison hotel with twenty five concerns represented. Dr W McReynolds of Kokomo chairs the opening meeting as organizers plan an output for the year. No price schedule or pricing discussions were held.
In Vincennes the Knox county homecoming featured the soldiers' monument dedication and a 5090 dollar pyrotechnic display on the Wabash river last night plus auto races and natural gas events. Evansville hosts the Indiana Synod Cumberland Presbyterian church in session through Sunday. Reedford reports the state convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union opened Thursday for a four day meeting with about five hundred delegates from all counties. Bloomington sees beta Phi initiation for Wilbur Hobbs age 17 go awry as he is badly hurt and unconscious for two hours.
New York Oct 9 Frank Chance manager of the Cubs says before leaving for Detroit that there is no doubt about beating the Tigers. He calls the Giants a good but inferior team and claims the pennant race is over, adding the Cubs will wallop Detroit as easily as last year.
New York report from October describes chaos at Polo Grounds with gates barred, riots and fights as thousands gathered. Fireman H. T. McBride of Engine Co. No. 71 died after losing balance while seeking a view. another unidentified man died after being pushed from a high fence.
Luna T. King of Redkey Indiana was elected grand chief of the grand temple Pythian Sisters. Grand Chief E Coleman Kutch of Bedford retired as supreme representative and gave a farewell address. Memorial services marked Thursday afternoon session. Sexsicnus continued Friday.
Hundreds attended the Pure Food show and industrial exposition backed by the Retail Grocers Association at Tomlinson Hall. The event runs until October and features a large floor of booths including a State Board of Health exhibit on foods under the ban. A street parade is planned for next Wednesday, with daily cooking and domestic science lectures starting Monday.
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