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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
2
Joseph Pultz, one of the Monon railroad’s oldest engineers, was killed instantly when the crown sheet of the locomotive boiler blew out at Rose Lawn, north of Lafayette, near midnight. The Sept. 22 report describes the fatal accident aboard the locomotive during operation.
President Roosevelt released a statement reacting to exchanges between William Randolph Hearst and Senator Joseph B. Foraker. He urges Republicans to support Taft, saying defeat would please only those backing Foraker and his allies, and condemns the Standard Oil ties alleged by Hearst.
A suburban man and a big police officer discuss late night dog noises. The man, fearing a neighboring dog, contemplates shooting if the owner is identified, while awaiting clarification on who owns the night howler. The exchange captures fear and frustration during a hot summer night.
A Dakota woman known as the pale girl explains coffee caused headaches indigestion and nerve trouble in cold weather. After switching to Postum her complexion cleared headache vanished and she gained energy. She notes her husband also benefits and their children thrive on Postum and Grape Nuts.
The September Woman's Home Companion profile traces Princess Alix of Hesse becoming Tsaritsa of Russia. It portrays her as tall and sad, nicknamed Sunny, and chronicles her courtly ascent from German princess to wife of Nicholas II, amid royal intrigue and diplomacy.
Grand Rapids report states John Murray Dowie father of John Alexander Dowie founder of Zion City died this morning after a long decline since his son's death. The aging figure linked to the influential religious settlement in Zion, Illinois.
In Brazil Missouri Mrs Harris age unknown was found dead on the floor of Mrs Fred Unger's home at Weaver's Crossing with a bullet wound in her left breast. The warm body of Mrs Unger indicated she died recently. A peddler seen near the house earlier raises foul play suspicions as searches continue for the suspect.
Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt leaving for Washington. He will be plain Theodore Roosevelt upon return and won’t come back to Oyster Bay except a brief election day visit to cast his ballot until after his Africa safari and big game hunt.
Shelbyville reports Granville D. Patrick pleaded guilty to practicing medicine without a license and was fined 13.65 dollars. Other items note a wagon accident injuring Lincoln Stevens, a boiler explosion injuring Frank Harris, a fire destroying W. J. Acker’s home, Captain Lewis T. Cooper losing a torn arm, a four year old killed by a car near Burkett, and Rev John J. Morton predicting the world’s end by October 25.
The American Can company five swept the Kahn quintet in the Manufacturers league games posting team totals of 966 838 and 841. The 966 is the highest team mark so far. Tucker of the American Gang scored 224 for individual honors while Speicher of the Eli Lillys was a close second with 223. The Shamrocks took two of three from the Directoires and posted the best team score 730. Diener of the Directoires added 181 in his second game.
The artesian well on the east side of Greenfield along the Brandywine Creek has ceased to flow due to continued drought. The well had never been known to be dry before.
The Illinois race heats as Thomas R. Marshall signals an open stance on local option legislation. The remark alarms Watson supporters while drawing praise from Democrats for refusing to press party dictates. Senate action hints at postponing local option votes until the people decide in a future election.
A promotional appeal invites readers to submit a final line for a Tabasco limerick with prizes for the top entries. It plateaus on claims of tabasco as essential in cooking, urging participation, and notes a prize fund held by Geo. W. Young & Co. in New York City, with McIlhenny Company located in Avery Island, Louisiana.
Pure concentrated flavors of vanilla and lemon widely used by grocers. McIlhenny's vanilla extract line emphasizes purity and availability in stores.
Dr. Charles A. Eaton pastor of Euclid Baptist Church in Cleveland is seriously ill with typhoid fever. John D. Rockefeller is a member of the church.
After a string of exhausting blazes, Fire Chief Coots welcomed a light rain that dampened rooftops and offered the department a rest. Notable incidents included Mrs. Nettie Swartz rescued from a burning home on Harvey Street with $2,000 in insurance papers saved, a Clark studio fire causing $3,100 in damage due to crossed wires, and several smaller fires. A barn explosion and other outbreaks totaled modest losses, with grass fires extinguished and a shed blaze at 826 Minerva Street ending at 76 dollars in damage.
Fall opening of H. P. Wasson & Co continues Tuesday and Wednesday with a display of premier ladies suits costumes and millinery. Directoire influenced tailoring satin gowns and a wide palette from blues greens lavenders browns and grays feature heavily. New style hats boast large shapes feathers and plumes alongside smaller hats in rich dull tones.
The New York Store Pettis Dry Goods Co advertises hosiery and children's hose on the main floor. Women’s lisle and silk hose offered at reduced prices. Includes full fashioned stockings with patterns, reinforced seamed styles, and casual cotton hose. An old time sales note from a department store catalog.
The advertisement lists men s store items including fine silk four in hands in plain colors and ombre stripes, at 25 cents. Fast colored pleated bosom shirts in regular and coat patterns offered with fittings and cuffs at 1.06 dollars. Imported silk lifle half hose with embroidered patterns priced at 25 cents per pair. Fancy trimmed muslin night shirts in V neck or collar styles, extra length and width at 49 cents. Main Floor.
Hackensack New Jersey September twenty second. At the opening of August Eberhardt trial charged with murdering his aunt Mrs Ottillie Eberhardt the prosecution prepares to rest its case shortly. Evidence shows Miss Ottilie Eberhardt saved by a corset deflecting a bullet fired at her. Alienist Carter appears for the state to contest insanity as the defense calls the aunt’s parents to support weak mentality claim.
The Democratic Early Voters league forms in the Sixth precinct of the First ward with 40 charter members and a hall at Seventeenth Street and Roosevelt Avenue. A second league forms in the Seventh precinct of the First ward with 38 members led by President Jack Halcatt and officers including Pat O'Brien and Arthur Marcy.
Old issue shows Abraham Lincoln’s brief acceptance letter after nomination for the presidency. The document, about 20 words, is held by Robert Scott in superior court No. 3, traced from R. R. Gray’s files. Gray, now deceased, was W. W. Scott’s father-in-law.
A humorous exchange features a male and female banter about distance and closeness. Cornell Widow, an exception, and Hewitt throw witty lines on appearance and intellect while Jewett notes a husband’s coat hair. Higson jokes about a high authority on appendicitis charging seventy dollars per operation.
The Rev Willia Ritchie pastor of Charlottesville Methodist Church and his 37 year old wife Mrs Ritchie disappeared after a letter from him claiming an affinity and departure for parts. Miss Bertha Williamson a 20 year old servant also vanished. Dr Joseph Blen Hancock county coroner and church trustee says Ritchie stole nearly 1000 dollars belonging to the church. The church seeks authorities to locate the missing minister.
The Indianapolis Metal Trades organized Monday in Machinists' hall. It unites metal trades unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor under a new consolidated body.
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