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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

2

Democratic Ticket Candidates for Marion County Roles

A scanned ballot slate listing candidates for various Marion County offices including Representative in Congress Charles Korbly and multiple judges, prosecutors, clerks, sheriffs, coroners, surveyors, and commissioners. The line items present names with district or office designations and scattered percentage annotations reflecting voting or ballot data. The list covers State Senator entries, Joint Senator for multiple counties, and township positions Center Township.

Congress Charles A. Korbly 19Th Judicial Circuit Charles Remster Sherif Jacob Woessner John J. Blackwell Paul Julian

Baker kills himself in heated oven after robbery

New York report says David L. Marcus, an East-side baker with nine children, immured himself in his shop oven and died by gas after masked Italians robbed him of $905. A Yiddish note left by Marcus claimed three masked men and six Italians were present. He had emigrated from Galicia twelve years earlier.

New York David L. Marcus Marcus Marcus.” Marcus, Who Was A Married Man With Nine Children, Came To New York Galicia

Respondent Man Commits Death By Own Action

Alonzo dama near Kent in Mansbon Indiana is reported to have committed suicide amid a student incident on October 14. Local authorities say the death was self inflicted as investigations proceed.

Mansbon Ind Alonzodama Jigs Kent

Man Under Bed Burglar Struck by Baseball Bat

Kansas City police detain George Williams after he hid under a bed in the Aberdeen flats at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue. J. A. Davey, a Crane company worker and baseball player, struck Williams with a bat seven times as the intruder crawled out. Williams survived with minimal injury.

Kansas City George Williams J. A. Davey Aberdeen Flats Pennsylvania Avenue Williams Davey Crane Company Miss Hazel Davey Miss Davey Mrs. Davey Mr. Davey Crané Company L. F.crews Missouri Pacific Railway Missouri Penitentiary

Pool Player Loses $337 in Old Swindle

Frank Handy, 62, was swindled in a Chicago poolroom on Illinois Street Tuesday evening after playing two youths for $1 a game then $400 a game. He borrowed $837 from a brother and left the stake with a stakeholder. The players vanished with Handy’s money. The trick is a well known city scam used before.

Frank Handy Illinois Street Handy

Diphtheria Conditions to Receive Attention

Health and school officers will meet at Shortridge High School Thursday night with medical inspectors and school principals to discuss plans to meet a threatened diphtheria epidemic.

Shortridge High School

Deceived Mother Drinks Postum Not Coffee

An anecdotal letter extols Postum as a coffee substitute made from wheat and molasses. It recounts a Kentucky woman whose indigestion improved after switching from strong coffee to Postum, noting the drink’s rich flavor and health claim and urging readers to try it.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Seventy years married oldest Ohio couple celebrate

Special to the Indianapolis Sun Springfield Ohio Oct 14 Joseph Byers 92 and his wife 91 hold the record for longevity in marriage. They celebrate their seventieth wedding anniversary at the Ohio Masonic home Oct 18. They were married Oct 18 1838 and moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1846 after enduring pioneer life.

Indianapolis Sun Springfield Joseph Byers Ohio Ohio Masonic Home Byers Pennsylvania Miami Valley

Runaway Boy Found in Ohio Town

Victor Wallace, 11, who ran away from 1612 Prospect street after being punished by his mother, was located in Mansfield, Ohio, Tuesday night and will be sent home.

Victor Wallace Prospect Street Mansfield

County a Plaything for the Chosen Few

County auditor Albert Sahm declared at a Democratic rally that Marion County is a private concern in need of new management. He warned taxes must rise to cover current expenses and blamed GOP graft and inefficiency. Speakers Elliott R. Hooton John W. Kealing and J. E. McCullough joined in critiquing county leadership.

Auditor Sahm Marion County Albert Sahm Pythian Mr. Sahm Elliott R. Hooton John W. Kealing J. E. McCullough

Nature Club Goes to Hills of Brown

The Nature Study club plans a Sunday trip to Brown county. Members should buy round trip to Trev lac, take the 7:20 a.m. train from Union station in a special car, and dine together for 50 persons. Wagons round trip for 40, first acceptances secured. Five mile tramp over Brown county hills ends with luncheon at noon and return by 6:20 p.m. Weather may cancel Sunday plans. secretary Mamie L. Baas notes.

Nature Study Club Brown County Trevlac Union Station Mamie L. Baas

Cancer Cured In 10 Days Claim Seeks Coupons

An advertisement proclaims a guaranteed cancer cure within ten days claiming hundreds healed after physicians gave up. It touts home treatment or sanitarium care with a free coupon to receive details and assures reliability to Lebanon businesses.

Lebanon

Free Cancer Coupon Offer in Lebanon Ohio Ad

Advertisement promises a home cancer cure from Dr. Curry Cancer Cure Co. at Curry Sanitarium Lebanon Ohio. Readers are asked to mail name and address or contact private secretary E W Ramsey Box 52 Lebanon Ohio for discreet treatment.

Dr. Curry Cancer Cure Co Curry Sanitarium Lebanon Ohio Itsel E. W. Ramsey

Rentsch Returns to Asylum Evading Law

Edward H. Rentsch, charged with forgery and fraud in multiple cities, is again confined at Julietta hospital for the incurable insane. Police and courts scrutinize the insanity declaration used to secure his detention, while Whallon vows to seek criminal court review of the insanity ruling.

Edward H. Rentsch Julietta Hospital Rentsch Insanity Commission Criminal Court

Eight-Hour Labor Law Declared Valid by Court

Albany Oct 14 The New York Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that the eight hour clause in the labor law is valid and no public work worker may exceed eight hours in a day. It held that any contractor who forces longer hours invalidates the contract and subjects himself to consequences.

Albany New York Court of Appeals Today

George M Cook Named AP Indianapolis Chief

George M. Cook of Chicago has taken charge of the Indianapolis AP bureau replacing Harry G. Brown. Cook assumed duties on Tuesday after previously publishing the Vincennes Capital and earlier working with RR Fag 3.

George M. Cook Chicago Indianapolis Associated Press Harry G. Brown Mr. Cook Vincennes

Boy Ruined by Cocaine Patent Medicines

Kansas City authorities launch a drive after a 15 year old messenger confesses to using a patent medicine containing cocaine and alcohol. He started for catarrh, then drank three bottles weekly, grew ravenous, lost flesh, and had help from peers to obtain more. The humane agent plans to press charges if evidence against stores is found.

F. E. McCrary Humane Agent Humane McCrary

Presbyterians Favor Union Of Churches In Indiana Vote

In Richmond Indiana last night the Indiana Presbyterian synod voted in favor of uniting the Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches.

Richmond Ind Indiana Presbyterian Synod Presbyterian and United Presbyterian Churches

Guerin and Huber in Race for Union Honor

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners prepares for its annual Officers election on Nov 3. Ballots are mailed for the referendum vote as T. M. Guerin, first vice-president, opposes President William Huber.

Guerin and Huber UNION United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners T. M. Guerin William Huber

Digest and Chew Life Like Lord Bacon Said

An advertisement extols digesting life and meals, claiming digestion brings health. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are presented as potent in aiding digestion, dissolving in the mouth, curing dyspeptic conditions, and replenishing digestive juices. Forty thousand physicians reportedly prescribe them. price is 50 cents with a free trial offer by mail.

Lord Bacon Stuart Europe America F. A.tuart,Co Stuart Building Marshall

Judge Refuses Divorce in Estranged Mayr Pair

In Los Angeles on October 14 Judge W P James held neither Annetta Mayr nor Walter A Mayr is entitled to a divorce. The claims and cross-claims were rejected. Mayr must pay $150 monthly alimony for the support of his wife and their child Jose Mayr from his £75,000 estate. Mayr accused his wife of infidelity naming Josef Gahm as co respondent, now in Burin.

Los Angeles Cal Annetta Mayr Walter A. Mayr W. P. James Supreme Court Chicago Mayr James Jose Mayr Josef Gahm Burin

Blackbirds Damage Milton Area Corn Crops

Farmers in Milton Indiana report heavier corn losses to blackbirds this year with large flocks feeding in lowland fields along streams. Local observers note substantial consumption of the corn by the birds.

Milton Ind

Fortune teller named as killer in trial silence

Chicago October 14 defense at trial of C Mann in the death of Mrs Frances Gilmore and Mrs Alice Hamilton cites a house to house fakir as the slayer. Attorney Erbstein says a Hindu fortune teller murdered Mrs Thompson and promises to prove the case with full secret details revealed to police.

Chicago C. Mann Frances Gilmore Michigan Avenue Alice Hamilton Mann Philipsburg John Raymond Erbstein Thompson

Accused Robber Arrested After Visit To Sick Woman

William Blasengym of Illinois street was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Policemen Mullin and Stewart. They say he stole $20 from Anna Davis at 10 N. Lberry street after visiting a sick woman with friends.

William Blasengym Illinois Street Mullin Stewart Blasengym Anna Davis N. L.berry Street

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