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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1909
Page
2
In Wichita Kansas this morning a livery stable fire of incendiary origin killed five men and six horses. Firemen fought the blaze as investigators probed the motive behind the early morning disaster at the facility.
In San Bernardino California on Oct 18 the body of Willie Boy the Piute Indian desperado was found at daylight where he faced Sheriff Ralph's posse on Oct 7. He killed himself, and his badly decomposed body was burned on a funeral pyre after it could not be moved for burial.
Samuel E Tilford 66 a longtime mail clerk was struck by paralysis in Anderson Indiana while waiting between trains on the Central Indiana railroad a Big Four branch He lived with daughter Nellie Carter 203 N Illinois St He served in the Eleventh Indiana during the Civil War and entered the mail service five years ago He is survived by four children Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at his daughter's home on N Illinois Street and will be private.
In Carmi Illinois a self styled playwright Charles Carr pleaded guilty to bigamy after eloping with Vern Wood of Evansville Indiana. The couple wed in Carmi then Carr admitted a prior marriage. A decoy letter led to his capture and Sheriff Grissom aided the arrest. Carr received a sentence of one to five years.
Friends of Charles Stephens, a former Butler boy, were informed he had wed Irene Anderson of Beverton Oregon at Valdey Alaska a few days earlier. He is employed in Valdey as manager of a packing plant.
Bill Bailey recounts Fred Clarke, early Milwaukee recruit and holdout, demanding $100 in advance. Milwaukee mailer sent $2 and a taunting tale. Clarke refused to play until paid, led to $30 in bills and coins, and later propelled him to stardom with Louisville and Pittsburgh, shaping his managerial legend and ties to Barney Dreyfus.
A historical note argues coffee harms progress by weakening heart digestion and nerves. It promotes Paesium as a gluten and phosphate grain alternative for brain and nerve nourishment.proper preparation yields a tasty drink without coffee’s adverse effects and a personal test can reveal dietary impact.
In Tiverton Rhode Island Miss Amelia St Jean remains missing after the New England suitcase murder as mill girls and officials comb woods and ponds near Bulger Marsh road. Deputy Frank P King found a white cotton handkerchief with a T in the corner possibly linked to Thiebault. Christopher Hicks reported a red stained pine box found in a pig pen, fueling fear the head was hidden there.
Dr. George Holmes of Cleveland seeks to fight a contempt motion by his ex-wife Charlotte Linley of Clifton Park over $40 in unpaid alimony. He alleges she and friends drive to his office, honk horns, and jeer at him and that she told patients not to deal with him, harming his practice. The case, stalled on a legal technicality, was adjourned to Tuesday.
The widow Mrs. Anna Fairchild, charged with involvement with William Woodhouse in a $300 bad check case, faces grand jury action while her 8 year old daughter Elsie lies ill with diphtheria at City hospital. Doctors previously warned of danger but now expect recovery. police suspect Woodhouse lured the mother into the writing of the check.
The United States embassy in London took charge of the body of William Ins of Buchanan Buffalo N Y former American minister to the Argentine Republic and Panama who collapsed and died on a London street Autopsy was omitted at the embassy request Robbery was not involved and apoplexy or heart disease is believed to be the cause He had been a guest at Claridges hotel and was found near Park Lane close to Piccadilly It was said he was in England on a diplomatic financial mission regarding Venezuelan claims though Washington denied this
In Juvisy France on October 18 Florenti the Italian aviator crashed his aeroplane before thousands of spectators. The machine was badly damaged with the propeller taking the worst hit. Florenti escaped with minor injuries as he went down at high speed.
Patterson of the Christian church has received a call from Gloversville New York. He previously served as pastor in New York state for years.
An article warns back pain often indicates kidney or bladder trouble. It lists symptoms like groin soreness dizziness puffiness around the eyes and urinary changes and urges prompt treatment. A home remedy is described using Murax Buchu and gin to be taken after meals three times daily.
Nine Indianapolis moving picture houses opened Sunday under the Citizens' Charity Organization formed to run non profit Sunday benefits. Patrons contributed freely at doors where guards wore badges. many gave small sums. Incorporators Dr. Clark E. Day Louis Efr…
Mrs Josie Vawter attendant at the Northern Hospital for the Ingan in Logansport Indiana was struck by a car driven by Harry Block at 1908 N Delaware Street Sunday night The accident happened at Washington and Illinois as Mrs Vawter and Giendale Scott dismounted from a street car in front of the Claypool hotel She suffered a deep gash in the throat and was taken to Deaconess hospital Block went to the police station and surrendered to officers
New York October 18 Senator Patrick H. McCarren showed marked improvement today at St Catherine's hospital in Brooklyn after his operation. He suffered no relapse and appeared to be gaining steadily according to Dr Peter Hughes who performed the operation and is in direct charge of the case. The doctor did not deem it necessary to visit the patient for a period of 18 hours indicating confidence in his condition.
Fort Wayne Indiana Oct 18 Local managers of the Cushion Heel company announce they will locate in Fort Wayne despite offers from other cities. Stock sales to local business men have been flattering and a definite construction start date for the plant is expected to be announced soon.
Terre Haute Oct 18 Arrangements have been made to organize the Boys Wayne County Corn club with a committee including Joseph Helms Rudolph G Leeds Walter D Commons and Charles W Jordan to supervise. The club will be formally organized at a December meeting to be held in Richmond, date not yet set.
A guaranteed remedy claims to cure itching burning and protruding piles within six to fourteen days. Money back offer advertised, promising relief of symptoms with a refund if not satisfied.
Barcelona endures deadly rioting with seven dead and at least 30 injured as 27 bombs explode. Montjuich fortress remains a military stronghold, with reinforcements deployed and machine guns aimed toward routes to the Ferrer execution site.
Loganport Indiana reports three men John Herand William Webster and Newton Banta arriving home from North Dakota where they worked thrashing since August 24. They say they had a good time earned good wages and brought home two jack rabbits to present to Wilson Searight for his game preserve release.
Earl Stowe once deputy sheriff of Bartholomew county attempted suicide in his Columbus room at 8 Fort Wayne avenue. The 21 year old, who came to Columbus a year ago as a tramp, worried over a scandal tied to his name and grew despondent. Sheriff Cox had made him deputy after his arrest.
Stephan Anderson died suddenly at his son's home on Cruft Street 1136 on Sunday. He was 94 years old. His death leaves Owen Anderson as the surviving son. Interment details were not provided.
McManus riffs on poles and a fence riddle to bound a square Jet. He notes that poles two feet apart yield ten short, while two yards apart leave ninety extra poles. He then asks with a wink how many square feet compose his tot.
GOES TO PRISON. NEW CASTLE, Ind., Oct. 18. Edward Hamilton pleaded guilty to defrauding Citizens' National Bank of Knightstown and was driven to Michigan City Prison by Sheriff Burr to begin a sentence of one to eight years.
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