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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
3
In Pittsburgh on September 2, twenty five mourning widows and their children filed damage suits against Pittsburg Coal Co over the Darr mine explosion. They sought $10,000 to $960,000 each, but a compromise at recess led the court to instruct the jury to find for the plaintiffs with awards of $500 to $1,000 per widow.
Madrid report says a foreign correspondent in Melilla sought to interview the Chaldy chief. Two Moors pretended to guide him into the Rif camp and a mock interview yielded a inlaid dagger and 150 in Spanish money. The fake Chaldy was an impostor, a setup to swindle the journalist.
The ad extols Fels-Naptha as superior to extra help for housecleaning. It claims dirt wipes off walls floors woodwork and more with cool water and a soft cloth, no scrubbing. It also acts as a germicide and shines dishes, with directions on the wrapper.
Advice on distinguishing eczema from inherited skin conditions and a home test using Poslam from Huder's or Weber Drug. It suggests mailing to Emergency Laboratories for a free sample to cure a small eczema area or clear complexion overnight and remove pimples in 24 hours.
The Grand Opera House showcases JuHus Steger in The Way to the Heart with Miss Earl and others delivering sentiment and strong acting. Park theater features Johnny Hay and Emma Ray in King Casey with a strong chorus, plus Cohan's Little Johnny Jones and Majestic notes on The College Widow and vaudeville acts.
A German newspaper for rheumatic sufferers discusses a formula claimed to ease rheumatism and kinder diseases. It combines Buchu Balmwort and Sarsaparilla in syrup, to be taken after meals and before bed. a local druggist endorses its value for rheumatic and kidney patients.
Review lauds the Majestic production of The Warrens of Virginia. The Forepaugn company delivers a strong, versatile performance of William De Mille's Civil War era tale, praised for dramatic intensity and faithful staging despite limited rehearsal.
Empire Theater presents The Star Show Girls in a revival burlesque The Seminary Maidens with songs costumes and constant laughs John T Baker leads as chief fan-maker and stage director Lovie Lynn as Polly Pickles and James C Dixon headline with strong singing and comedy charms.
In Geneva Illinois William McPherson and Mrs Mary B Warner receive a marriage license while each had earlier divorced the other as McPherson’s wife and Warner’s former spouse. Warner plans to wed Mrs McPherson in Cuba Wisconsin, after the decree.
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