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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
2
About 2,000 foreigners at the Schoenville plant in Pittsburg refuse to work, demanding dismissal of bosses and subbosses connected with the recent strike. Settlement expected soon.
Miss Ethel Ritchie of Indianapolis stirred a Decatur crowd by claiming her lover forced her to steal weeds of value from F. E. Bailey. She said the man threatened death if she refused, but no such man could be found at the address she gave. No prosecution will follow.
Ralph McCarty a prominent Indianapolis attorney visiting his parents near Fishers was in a collision when an automobile struck a rig. He suffered a deep knee wound and head bruises requiring surgery and will be unable to work for some time. His wife was badly bruised and their five month old baby was unharmed.
J. E. Sayre of Richmond County was arrested in Parkersburg after his 14 year old bride died from poisoning two weeks into their elopement. Liquor allegedly impaired Sayre who is held without bonds. the minister's daughter died after suffering in a local hospital.
Amanda Kahan declares a theory of affinities as she discusses eloping with Alois Beiter, a church organist and schoolteacher charged in Jasper, Indiana, with deserting his wife and three children. She says they will marry after Beiter is freed, arguing neither spouse loves the other and that legal separation is not possible.
The Indianapolis Military band played at the German house Tuesday for Brew masters delegates with a grand march led by Leonard Michel and Mrs. John J. Giesen. A 600‑member parade and carriage ride framed a busy schedule including a Wednesday picnic at Germania park and talks on local association ties to temperance sentiment.
In Logansport Indiana yesterday afternoon the brake failed and a car driven by F A Miller of Indianapolis ran down a 100 foot hill, tore down 40 feet of fence, and wrecked the kitchen of Mrs Charlies McCune. Neither occupant was seriously hurt and they left for Indianapolis after storing the wrecked car in a garage.
President Taft departs Boston on a 13 000 mile country tour. His train leaves at 10 o clock amid cheers from thousands of enthusiastic Bostonians as he rides through the streets to South Station. He appears upbeat and salutes the crowd with broad smiles.
Thompson R. Bell aged 3 is reported to have fed suddenly Tuesday night at about 9 o clock on the veranda of his rooms at 1218 College Avenue. Indigestion is thought to have caused the death, and coroner notified. the father, Thompson Bell, lived alone and spoke of his suffering earlier to a neighbor.
Canadian mare Darkey Hal defeats a strong field of side wheelers at the Grand Circuit Races in Syracuse, pacing two heats in 2 08 and 2 02 to establish a new record for a pacing mare in a two heat race.
Indianapolis closed its 62 district schools and two high schools for the 1909-10 term with an estimated attendance around 25,000 pupils. Superintendent C N Kendall spoke to teachers on their duties and child training. Christmas vacation runs December 22 to January 3, with spring break April 3 to 10 and terms ending January 28 and June 17.
Nashville cannot overtake Atlanta after the Braves defeated Memphis. Nashville settles for second with Montgomery or New Orleans third as the ninth annual Southern League race nears its close and remaining games do not threaten Atlanta’s lead.
A semi official breakfast at the Touraine featured the president with his aged aunt Miss Delia Torrey of Millbury Massachusetts as the lone woman guest. Attendees included Senator Crone George B Cortelyou and William Wood among others. A roaring crowd greeted the president as he left for the South Station and the Mayflower train.
The Continental National bank opened at 18 N. Meridian street with 240 stockholders. George F. Quick becomes president next January. Mord Carter as vice president brings 21 years in banking. Brandi c Downey cashier leads with national and banking connections. other officers bring varied Indiana and national bank experience.
Frank McManus was struck by a compressed air riveter and beaten by 200 strokes a minute as the tool slipped at Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia. He suffered severe head injuries and numerous cuts and bruises and remained between life and death as doctors expressed a fighting chance.
Rufus Cheek, 27, died after being shot by Marshal Jacob Bailey in a Seeleyville saloon brawl last week. Bailey resigned and is jailed in Terre Haute awaiting further action.
Princeton Ind Sept 15 The widow of Fred Holsen Jr files suit at Mount Carmel to break an ante nuptial contract in which she would relinquish all claims to his estate upon death She reportedly received no consideration other than her husband regaining a widow’s share estimated at about $10.00.
Marion Ind Sept 15 Judge Paulus of the Grant circuit court appointed Harry T Connelly receiver for the Grant county bank at Up land which closed its doors a week ago.
Bruceville Indiana September 15 Harding Hollingsworth while driving his new automobile tried to light a cigar and veered into a ditch. He and his wife were thrown out and he died soon after. Mrs Hollingsworth remains in critical condition from injuries.
Armour Packing company of Chicago buys the plant of Sterling Snow Products in Illinois City for 43900 dollars. The Armour company will manufacture all paper and strawboard at the Illinois City plant.
George B. Tracry seeks a license to sell spirituous vinious malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking at 1546 by 38 feet fronting Washington Street in the Center Township area of Marion County Indiana. The application is filed for the October term before the Board of County Commissioners.
Wabash Indiana September 14 Republicans nominated Warren G. Sayre former speaker of the Indiana house for councilman of the First ward. Dr. Perry G. Moore was chosen for mayor by the party last night.
The women of the Girls' Industrial school will meet at Tomlinson hall at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon to arrange work for the year. The school will open Sept 1, a week early due to the food show occupying the hall next week.
The College Hill Athletic Club invites 145 to 150 pound football teams in Indianapolis to challenge them and to book games for the upcoming gridiron season. Contact Harry A. Grey, manager, Park Hotel, College Hill, Cincinnati.
Edward F. O'Reilly editor of the San Antonio Light and Gazette traveled from San Antonio beginning July 1 and reached Josier on September 15. He planned to deliver a letter from the Texas governor and San Antonio mayor to President Taft the next day at the White House after being hosted by the Joliet Commercial Club.
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