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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
2
Ernst Karshman, 60, fought a bull terrier for 21 minutes near his home in Red Bank New Jersey. He avoided bites but suffered a strained right shoulder dislocation and a sprained left wrist. A bystander separated the dog as a crowd watched. Karshman was taken home in pain and later treated for shock.
Vincennes Ind Oct 15 Mrs Joseph H Snyder was burned to death her husband and three children seriously burned and their home destroyed when she tried to start a fire with crude oil on a farm west of Vincennes Illinois authorities reported the blaze beginning in a farm home with the oil mishap likely causing the disaster
Ottawa reports a large ship building company forming in Canada to bid on warship construction for national defense. Canadian capital will finance and Canadians will control operations, with Montreal figures prominent in shipping circles. Talks also touch British firms establishing plants in Canada, possibly in British Columbia, to support a Pacific fleet. Sir Montagu Allan confirms quiet discussions among prominent Canadians about financing and site choice, with no decision yet on location.
A dramatic Madrid dispatch reports King Alfonso under virtual house arrest as Spain grows volatile after the execution of Dr. Francisco Ferrer. Bomb outrages erupt in Barcelona while protests spread nationwide. The king faces estrangement from Premier Maura and the ministry and contemplates appearing publicly to quell the unrest, though danger looms.
Rioting and work stoppages spread through Buenob Ayres as labor federation protests the execution of Dr. Francisco Ferrer. Street cars halted, shops closed, factories idle, waterfront riots flared. Crowds sang the Marseillaise and mass meetings filled public parks.
Rome reports a near complete standstill across Italy as a general strike protest escalates over the execution of Prof. Ferrer y Spain. Most shops remain closed and economic activity stalls nationwide.
The article describes painful indigestion symptoms including dull stomach pain after meals, burning sensation, gnawing and dragging feelings, and false appetite. It condemns painkillers and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a complete digestive remedy, urging readers to buy a box and request a free sample from F A Stuart Co in Marshall Michigan.
Rioters clash with police leaving casualties and arrests as theaters close and streets fill with anger. A national fund is launched today to erect a monument to Ferrer, with crowds lining up at subscription spots to contribute.
A wave of rioting sweeps Europe led by Spain's execution in Barcelona. France reports widespread clashes between crowds and police across a dozen cities. Italy Austria and Germany also face rising tensions. In Paris Latin Quarter sees near-constant battles as police chase students and professors. Alfonso is burned in effigy.
Yellow jackets swarmed from concealed nests behind the pulpit during a revival at the Baptist church in Boston Georgia on October 15 causing panic. The preacher was stung early, women screamed, and worshipers fled the church as hundreds were bitten. Five hundred attendees treated stings that night.
In Juvisy France on October 15 aviator Richez was seriously injured when his aeroplane fell during a high speed run. The craft swerved tipping the pilot and crashing, debris surrounding him as the severely damaged machine came down.
Cumberland defendants Frank, Leonard and Otto Lakin were acquitted by Special Judge Albert P. Smith in a criminal court trial. Frank Liukin was charged with stealing two pigs from Ora E. Cotton and the others faced concealment and sale allegations.
For two years I had pain in my heart back and left side and could not breathe well. After thirteen bottles of Dr Miles Heart Remedy I’m healthier and gained 14 pounds. Miles Medical Co. advertises the remedy’s heart tonic benefits and a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to benefit.
A wave of indignation sweeps political and scholastic circles in Spain France and Italy as demonstrations by workers and students occur before the Spanish embassy in Rome drawing strong reactions from multiple countries.
In Frankfort Indiana on October 16 the school board elected O M Pittenger superintendent of Frankfort schools succeeding Prof W O Hiatt who died by his own hand.
Pittsburg hosts the 1910 Disciples of Christ Centennial session with Kansas delegates arriving in sunflower regalia. Des Moines and Boston competed for the honor amid three parallel meetings at Carnegie Music Hall and Duquesne Garden. Topics include the American Temperance board, Board of Ministerial Relief, ministerial associations, National Benevolent Association and Christian Endeavor. Tomorrow will mark a special centennial day.
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