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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1909

Page

2

Peary Charged With Misappropriating Cook’s Furs and Letters

New York reports Commander Peary is accused of taking furs and other Cook items and altering letters from Dr. Cook to Mrs. Cook. Rudolph Francke and Joseph White testify under oath about contents and tampering aboard the Roosevelt. Affidavits are with John R. Bradley as the Cook expedition questions continue.

New York Peary Cook Roosevelt Joseph White John R. Bradley White Francke Bradley Dr. Cook Harry Whitney

Miss Elkins May Wed Duke of the Abruzzi in Paris

Rumor says Miss Katherine Elkins may marry the Duke of the Abruzzi in Paris. The couple reportedly plans a discreet meeting there, with Elkins denying calls at her hotel and her family staying silent amid trade of their European rendezvous and resumed correspondence.

Paris Sept. U Mmiss Katherine Elkins Abruzzi Naples Miss Elkins Callars Stephen B. Elkins, Jr Duke Himalays Migs Elkins Europe

King Manuel of Portugal Seeks Royal Bride in New Portrait

A youthful Manuel of Portugal aims to present himself as a full grown monarch in regal robes and tall jack boots. The prince intends to woo a queen by traveling to England to seek a wife and secure succession.

England Manuel

Burker Found Dead Near Rail Road Racks in Ogden

The body of Charles Burker a barber was found near railroad tracks in Ogden Ind authorities say he was last seen alive at 7 PM yesterday. Investigators pursue cause of death noting proximity to the Pennsylvania Railroad line and possible foul play.

Oglen Ind Charles Burker Pennsylvania Railronad

Fair Grounds Racing Marred by Accident at State Fair

On the final afternoon of the State Fair racing program a minor accident occurred during the 2:10 pacing stake when Maconda driven by Albin collided with Billy B steered by McDonald. McDonald suffered a light injury, Billy B continued racing, and Maconda was uninjured after a somersault. Event summaries note multiple splits and times across the Western Horseman Stake and other pacing classes with several horses listed by name and lineage.

Maconda Albin Billy B McDonald Maconna Mre Chandler Hte Schaeden O'Neil Br. c Walnut Hall Dickerson James A B. c Prodigal McAltdols Ripy FORO Biard Beyptian Boy Rash Ruth D. B. m Anderson Wilkes Billy B. Ch Caneland Wilkes McDonald and Nuckals Cccccee Prince Patrick Guy Princeton Johnson Woodford B. B. H Walnut Boy Falla Ccscs Peter Pan de Coursey Chambers B. m Rib Wing C Amin Ttorseman Magele Winder Oratorio Cfomob Escs di Cine Tye Eva Wilkes Ai T Sueno Wilkes Gagan Mikagan Alma Rex Americus Robinson Paderewski B. G Conste- NATO ROSS Fair Margaret B. m Election Benvon Gladys Gladax Donald DHE Fe Ofoala Beauty Wright Arthur Wright Who& & Crystalion Arion Willis Beatrice Bellini Bellini Onward Macey L. Maud Lee Reuben SS. Ch Guy Wilkes

Nugents Win Fall Creek Boulevard Embankment Contract

W F Nugent & Bros of Louisville Kentucky awarded the contract by the Board of Park commissioners for a boulevard embankment along the north side of Fall Creek between Illinois and Twenty third streets. The contract price is 21312 dollars and work must be completed by April 1.

W F. Nugent & Bros Louisville Board of Park Commissioners Fall Ereek Illinois Twenty-third Streets

Collins New City Ticket Agent for C H D and Monon Lines

Frank A. Collins succeeds Leslie B. Jay as city ticket agent for the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton and Monon railways. A native of Lima Ohio born May 1887, he began as night agent at Hamilton in 1906 and rose to city ticket agent by Sept. 1 1909 in Cincinnati. He values Indianapolis prospects and regards Dayton as charming.

Frank A. Collins Leslie B. Jay Monon Ohio Lima Colling Hamilton Bert B. McDougal Collings Collins Dayton Indianapolis

Mystery surrounds Peary expedition rivalries and French marriage hints

Dr. Cook's friends doubt Whitney's tale while Peary's crew returns aboard Eric with Ralph Johnson. Rudolph Francke and Joseph White retire in the city on doctors' advice. Rumors say the duke and Miss Elkins may wed in Paris with denials of any plan. Some say the duke could renounce his title and be promoted admiral by Victor Emmanuel.

Peary Whitney Dr. Cook Rudolph Francke Joseph White Ralph Johnson Peery Eric Duke Miss Elkins Paris Victor Emmanuel

State Fair Receipts Meet Premiums Despite Rain

State fair management announced that this week's receipts covered all premiums prizes and expenses. Attendance Friday reached 23000 and total weekly receipts stood at 77000 as rain reduced profits. Horse show closed the week with a sold out Coliseum and Indianapolis winners included Mrs H C Knode Miss Hazel E Backus Miss Helen Donson E T Fowler Belsen Spann and Mrs A A Zion.

Indianapolis H. C. Knode Hazel E. Backus Helen Donson E. T. Fowler Belsen Spann A. A. Zion

Wagner First NL to Reach 306 Total Bases

Wagner became the first National League batter to reach 306 total bases after a strong yesterday afternoon showing. Hob Metzler of the Reds ranks second with 198 and Mike Mitchell of the Reds has 184 total bases.

Wagner Hob Mtzel Reds Mike Mitchell

Akron Gets Pennant in Ohio Penn League Race

East Liverpool Ohio on September 11 reports Akron will win the pennant with East Liverpool in second. The league has supplied 15 players to major leagues via purchase or draft, setting a new record for the season.

East Liverpool Akron

Despondent man from Dale commits suicide in Louisville

Ora G. Kitchen, once of Dale Indiana, killed himself in Louisville yesterday where he was a railway company stenographer. He was despondent over his wife declining to return to him.

Dale Self Ind Ora G. Kitchen Louisville

Rev Lewis Miller Dies At 59 In Syracuse

Syracuse dispatch reports the death of Rev Lewis Miller O M C provincial of the Franciscan Order in the United States. He died in Syracuse of pneumonia at age 59 after serving as the order's highest U S superior for a decade.

Syracuse N. Y Lewis Miler O. M Francisan Order United States

Zeppelin airship at Metz dwarfs shown in new photo

The Metz housed dirigible is described as a massive airship of 500 feet length. It features a steel frame with a rubber cover and two large gas balloons. Armament includes 2 inch guns capable of about 60 rounds per minute.

Metz

Wreck prevention turns tragic near Duquoin on train to Harriman funeral

In Duquoin Illinois a section hand Samuel Owens was struck and killed as he tried to lift a handcar from the track to warn a special train carrying President J T Harahan and railroad officials en route to the Harriman funeral. Owens body flew over 1000 yards after the impact.

Duquoin J. T. Harahan Illinois Central L. H. Harriman Samuel Owens Owens

Postoffice Safe Blown by Burglars in Dunbar Heist

In Dunbar Pa the postoffice safe was dynamited by professional burglars early this morning. They secured about $1,000 in cash and stamps before fleeing. No clues found yet.

Dunbar

Democratic Meeting at Denison Hotel Tonight

The Indiana Democratic Traveling Men's club plans a Denison Hotel gathering at 8 this evening to map strategy for the city campaign.

Indiana Democratic Denison Hotel

Detectives Guard Harriman Funeral in Arden NY

Fifty detectives will guard the Harriman funeral in Arden as 1000 visitors expected. The procession will follow a simple cortege from house to church and to the rock grave beside E H Harriman Jr. The precautions aim to keep the family from intrusion and curb crank activity at the burial.

Arden N. Y New York E. H. Harriman E. H. Harriman, Jr

Fire destroys Mary Evans drug store on Baltimore Ave

A fire at 2500 Baltimore Avenue destroyed Mary C. Evans drug store at 12:45 Saturday morning. The loss was about 2000 dollars. Evans was away in Ohio. neighbor George Maxey discovered the blaze starting in the rear part of the building. No one was inside the store.

Mary C. Evans Baltimore Avenue Sims’ Hotel Louisiana Street

Census 60,000 Enumerators Needed for Thirteenth Census

Washington reports about 60 000 enumerators will be needed for the thirteenth decennial census of the United States and outlying territories including Porto Rico. The estimate shows an increase of about 11 000 over the 1900 census.

Washington United State Wawali Porto Rico Census Bureau

Diverse church services announced across multiple congregations

Rev. Odell leads The Song of Sacrifice at Second Presbyterian as several ministers preach tomorrow. Fulton returns to Fourth Presbyterian. Mac Pherson speaks on Creating Opportunities at Tabernacle. Adamson preaches on Fellowship With God and Bidding for the Pearl of Great Price at Home Presbyterian. Other sermons cover Wordliness and The Regeneration and Restoration of Israel with various choirs and music.

Odell Second Presbyterian Church Robert N. Fulton Fourth Presbyterian Church Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Neil MacPherson George D. Adamson Home Presbyterian Church God First Baptist Church

Drunken printer mistaken for highwayman in street clash

Arthur Perkins a drinker living at 741 N Capitol av was accused of demanding money from Arthur Alien a young railroad engineer who feared a real highwayman Perkins was knocked down and sat on until police arrived Frank Smith who was with Perkins fled from Allen and was arrested later Allen also knocked Perkins down as a crowd interfered Stephen Pruitt faced disorderly conduct charges while Perkins was deemed harmless when intoxicated and unlikely to intend robbery.

Arthur Perkins Capitol Avenue Arthur Alien Perkins Frank Smith Pittsburg Allen Washington Street Alabama Walnut Streets Stephen Pruitt

Car Blazes In Garage Blaze In Fort Wayne

Hale W. Parrish, chauffeur for Strauss Bros., suffered burns to arms and shoulders when he drove a burning and exploded automobile out of a garage in Fort Wayne yesterday. The machine was badly damaged.

Fort Wayne Ind Hale W. Parrish Strauss Bros

Young Jack Morgan to head U P board

Wall Street buzz centers on J Pierpont Morgan Jr succeeding E H Harriman in managing the vast railroad empire. The report says at the Oct 18 stockholders meeting Morgan will be elected director of Union Pacific and then named chairman of the board.

New York J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr E. H. Harriman Wall Street Young Jack Young Morgan Union Pacific Harriman H. H. Rogers Aha

Harriman Horse Fails in State Fair Race

Fanfara, a blooded horse owned by E. H. Harriman, broke a leg during a trotting event at the Syracuse state fair and had to be shot today.

Harriman Syracuse N. Y Fanfara E. H. Harriman

Trains Schedule From In Disnapulia To Major Towns

Local trains depart on the hour from In disnapulia to Lebar Frankfort Lafayette Crawfordsville Greenfeld Kaigie Town Cambridge City Richmond New Castle Gran File Greencastle Brazil and Werre Haute. Cars for Mooresville Martinsville and all intermediate stations ten minutes before the hour with the last car leaving at UU 0 p m. Through trains to Dayton Columbus and nearby towns listed with multiple daily departures and connections at Richmond for Dayton and Columbus.

Lebar Frankfort Lafayette Crawfordsville Greenfeld Kaigietown Cambridge City Richmond Newcastle Gran File Greencastle Brazil Werre Haute Mooresville Martinsville Gewcastle Lebanon Frankfort Lanefield Brasil Terre Haute Greenfield Knightstown Li A Dayton Dayton O Columbus Quard Zanerville O

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