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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
2
In Dalton Massachusetts last night burglars entered the home of U S Senator W Murray Crane and stole about 1000 dollars while the senator and his wife slept on the floor above. The incident occurred Oct 24 and was reported from Pittsfield.
Rev J F Ranier preaches at King Avenue M E with "The Inward Monitor" and "Man's Limit of Knowledge" as services run through morning and 7 30 p m Special music invites all. Home Presbyterian led by Dr Adamson offers morning "The Bath and the Basin" and evening "If Christ Came to America Would He Visit Our Prisons" with large chorus and Sunday activities for all ages.
Miss Mattie Choate of the Forepaugh Stock Company will return to her Idaho sheep ranch after the season closes. She owns 2,000 head of sheep shipped to England each year and says the middle west is the most delightful winter region. Choate plans to balance stage work with sheep farming, keeping the theater as her hobby in winter.
The will of the late Catherine Donahue was probated Friday assigning 110 to son Daniel Donahue and 50 to daughter Elen Corrigan while another son Timothy receives nothing. James F. Donahue inherits all remaining personal and real property after the foregranted bequests and debts are paid, in a small estate.
H E Beazell a GUI war veteran aged six died Friday at his son Harry Beazell's home 427 N New Jersey Street after several months illness. The funeral is set for 2 30 Monday afternoon. He served in the Eighty eighth Indiana Volunteer regiment.
A large cross section of voters lined the wet streets Friday night to greet Republican presidential candidate William Howard Taft. A 4000 strong parade included many immigrants and union members, with Taft addressing a packed Auditorium stall amid cheers and taft banners.
In New York on Oct 24, Vice President Fairbanks appears noticeably fuller after a whirlwind car tour. Joseph T. Fanning notes his face has softened, yet his towering frame keeps the impression of slenderness. Samuel B. Woenig, rival for secretary of state, jokes that milk butter has helped.
Santa Rosa Cal Oct 24 J Lupvold a businessman plans a street bonfire to burn his troubled auto on election night after obtaining council permission. The aim is to end the hoodoo vehicle haunting his efforts to operate the car amid misfortune.
The Kenmore club will host a dance at Germania hall on Tuesday night October 27. The event invites members and guests to enjoy an evening of music and socializing at the local venue.
An exciting Friday night chase on Virginia avenue ended with the bicycle thief abandoning the wheel and fleeing into an alley. The pursuers closed in but the thief escaped as the bicycle was recovered from the scene.
Improvement noted in the condition of the little son of John W. Kern Saturday morning. He spent a fairly good night and it is believed he has a chance of recovery.
W J Bryan in Newark on October 24 centered his address on labor, accusing President Roosevelt of meddling in the campaign and deposing Gompers while praising Denver’s Democratic pledge for remedial labor legislation. He argued Republicans ignore labor and seek corporate backers as they attack labor leaders. Bryan predicted Democratic gains and his own election.
New York October 4 Jimmy Britt gains major attention in London press as he prepares to fight Johnny Summers in Wonderland London November 2. The ten round bout will use two minute rounds with a one minute interval and catch weights. Summers is training hard and seen as a tough opponent. Britt leaves for Boston to set up theater dates and sends back London clippings praising his prospects.
Stanford, NL Oct 24 A notable sensation arose as it was revealed that Carl and Frank Jones brothers aged eight and ten who died a week ago succumbed to arsenic poisoning. The coroner conducts an investigation after earlier reports attributed the deaths to ptomaine poisoning.
W. J. Bryan will speak in Indiana on October 31 with stops in Union City Winchester Richmond New Castle Muncie Anderson Marion Kokomo Peru Rochestor Plymouth South Bend LaPorte Gary and Indians Harbor. He will finish the day with an address in Chicago.
A large graphophone has been provided at the Democratic speaking room at 139 WN. Pennsylvania street where W. J. Bryan's speeches will be reproduced constantly except during other speaking until the election.
Charcoal soaks up odors and gases to improve breath and digestion. Willow shoots aged two to three years give the best charcoal for absorption and purification. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges use willow charcoal and sweet nana in a palatable form, sold at 3 1/2 cents or via mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
The Thimnvis State Labor Federation passed a resolution condemning Speaker Joe Cannon and another resolution supporting direct election of senators by popular vote, marking a political clash in Peoria Illinois.
A mysterious explosion damaged a saloon on Fourteenth Street between Michigan and Indiana avenues early today. The saloon, owned by Barney Marcus, shattered windows and frightened patients at nearby St. Luke's Hospital.
Petr Marsoin of Crawford New Jersey and his brother left New York on April 1 to walk to San Francisco. He was struck by lightning and killed instantly yesterday on a farm near Lawrence. Marsoin was to receive 500 dollars if he completed the coast to coast trek and had just received 250 for half the distance.
A new Bobbs Merrill novelette introduces The Mascot of Sweet Briar Gulch by Henry Wallace Phillips. It follows a miner, a square American girl, and a boy who learns from camp life, with themes of wealth, love, and low-key romance.
Richmond Indiana October 24 Indiana Library commission elected officers President W E Jenkins Indiana University Vice president Mrs Elizabeth Earle Connersville Secretary Anneta Clark New Albany Treasurer Demarchus Brown Indianapolis
If you suffer from bleeding itching blind or protruding F iles send me your address and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption Treatment and will also send some of this home treatment free for trial with references from your own locality if requested Immediate relief and permanent care assured Write today to Mrs. M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind
Nine people, three hunting parties, are lost in western Colorado mountains. It is feared they perished in the snow. Among the missing are three Denver women.
A Missouri land tract is offered at as low as 20 dollars per acre. Soil is black alluvial five to ten feet deep, virgin, with high drought yields and multiple crops. Located five hours south of St. Louis near railroads, good markets, schools, churches. Easy payments and free rail fare for inspections. Contact B R Cole, Central Land Title Co., Indianapolis for details.
A promotional note touts a savings pass book branded “for our company” where the saver becomes the author as credit figures rise. It urges frequent deposits to maximize enjoyment, inviting readers to open an account with the strong company and mentioning large sums like 1,000,000 and 450,090.
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