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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1909

Page

2

British Battle Fleet Arrives for Hudson Fulton Celebration

The battleship Inflexible with Admiral Sir Edward Seymour arrived in New York to join the Hudson Fulton jubilation. British cruisers Drake Edinburgh and Argyll sailed behind the flagship, while the German ships Victoria Luise Hertha and Bremen received a separate welcome as fog shrouded the river.

New York Sir Edward Seymour Ariven Drake Edinburg Argyll United States Culgoa Tompkingville Staten Island Queen of England International Navy Hudson River Victoria Luise Hertha Bremen

Bodies Sought After Launch Collision in New York River

Police and harbor squad sailors searched today for a man and a girl who were thrown overboard when the 33 foot launch Madigar was upset amid a collision with a towline tying tugs Princess and Edward H Meade to barges while crossing from New York to New Jersey.

New York Ninety Seventh Street North River Madigar Jersey Princess Edward H. Meade

Banker and traction magnate Harry B. Smith dies in Fort Wayne

Harry B. Smith, 60, Hartford City banker and traction magnate, died suddenly at the Anthony hotel in Fort Wayne at 2 a m. Apoplexy was the cause. Mrs. Smith accompanied him.

Fort Wayne Ind Harry B. Smith Hartford City Anthony Hotel

Shriners Circus Planned At State Fair Coliseum

A Shriners circus and hippodrome will run for a week at the state fair coliseum starting in October. F. M. Barnes of Chicago will present top circus acts and New York hippodrome wonders. Receipts go to the Temple fund.

Traveling salesman dies in Corey Pennsylvania

Albert E. French a traveling salesman who had lived in Indianapolis for two years died September 8 in Corey Pennsylvania. His body was moved to East Tawas Michigan for burial a week earlier and friends in Indianapolis have only now learned of his death.

Albert E. French Indianapolis Corey East Tawas, Mich

Will of Victoríne Camille Quesnel Distributes $15000 Estate

The will probated Friday leaves a $15000 personal estate to three children Marie Quesnel George P. Quesnel and Oscar P. Quesnel.

Victoriné Camille Quesnel Chilan Marie Quesnel George P. Quesnel Oscar P. Quesnel

Kidnap in Cherry Illinois Leaves Marshal for Dead

Porter Delphi, marshal of Cherry, was abducted last night and driven to the countryside where he was robbed of his badge weapon and revolver and was badly beaten.

Sterling, Jil Porter Delphi Cherry Billy

Pitt­sburg detective sues over Chicago reward plot

C H Stewart tells Judge Beitler Farrell duped him in a scheme to claim a reward for capturing Steubenville railroad bridge wreckers. Farrell admits theft and is held to the grand jury in 3400 dollars bonds. Stewart says one suspect lived in Chicago and describes a Wellington hotel theft plan.

Chicago C. H. Stewart Pittsburg Beitler Harrison Street Court S. Farrell Stewart Everbody Farrell Steubenville Wellington Hotel

Payne in Training for the Golf Cabinet

Syracuse dispatch reports Congressman Payne, aiming for a role in a “golf cabinet,” has ordered a full golfing outfit and a vernacular book. He will practice on local links in Auburn, following Taft era precedents set by Congressman Parage.

Syracuse Taft Sereano Parage March of Progress Payne Auburn

Protest Set for Pleasant Run Sever Assessment Hearing

Citizens will protest the Pleasant Run sever assessment of 3119.00 as objections will be heard October 4 by the Board of Public Works. It is expected there will be loud protest.

Pleasant Run Board of Public Works

Indiana Lincoln League to Name Convention City

Gary Columbus Noblesville Muncie and Terre Haute seek the next Indiana Lincoln league convention set for February 12. League officers will meet soon to choose the convention city.

Gary Columbus Noblesville Muncie Terre Haute Indiana Lincoln League League

Fire chief's home cradle night misprint turns into Irish banner reveal

John Berry, head of the fire alarm service, welcomed a baby boy at his home. He crafted a unique swinging cradle for the child but found at headquarters a prank cradle in his design, bearing an Ireland flag, milk bottle, and a rubber core, displayed for all to see.

John Berry Berry Fire Headquarters Theodore Frederick Cook Berry Ireland

Shortridge Senate Debates Irrigation Measure at 22nd Session

The Shortridge senate held its twenty second annual session on Friday. Senator Morgan under the Howard Denny umbrella proposed senate bill No 1 an irrigation measure which drew discussion from members.

Shortridge Senate Morgan Howard Denny Senate

Indianapolis men attain thirty third degree Mason status in Boston

J. W. Lilly Robert M. Coffin Dr. E. W. Anderson and Dr. Homer A. Sampsell of Indianapolis were made thirty third degree Masons this week as the supreme council met in Boston.

J. W. Lilly Robert M. Coffin E. W. Anderson Homer A. Sampsell Indianapolis Boston Supreme Council of the Order

Yonkers Trolley Crash Kills Motorman and Injures Passenger

A Yonkers trolley car on McLean avenue jumped the track on a curve and crashed into George Shater's saloon. Motorman William Sterle, 35, was instantly killed. A girl passenger, Oille Anderson, was seriously injured, and three other riders suffered minor injuries as the car left the track and crashed through saloon doors.

Yonkers N. Y William Sterle Oille Anderson McLean Avenue George Shater Steele

Miss Taggart Injured Driving Auto Near Bedford

Miss Emily Taggart daughter of Thomas Taggart sustained a scalp wound when her touring car hit a rough road near Bedford Indiana Friday She was driving the car returning to Indianapolis from French Lick a physician in Bedford dressed the wound Gilbert Hurty rode with her.

Emily Taggart Thomas Taggart Indianapolis French Lick Miss Taggart Bedford Ind Gilbert Hurty

Shank Plans Month-Long Stump Campaign October First

Lew Shank Republican mayoral candidate launches a month of stump speeches starting October 1 with party organization work led by W. E. Davis and Harry Wallace to form wards and precincts. H. B. Stout oversees work among older Republicans. Headquarters will be the Pythian building. The 30 day party poll begins October 1. Charles A. Gauss Democratic rival to speak to Indiana Democratic Traveling Men's club at room 310 Denison hotel on Saturday night.

Lew Shank Republicana W. E. Davis Harry Wallace H. B. Stout Pythian Charles A. Gauss Denison Hotel Indiana Democratic Traveling Men's Club

Indigestion Relief Claim From Mauch Chunk Man

A user from Mauch Chunk Pa praises Cascarete for relieving dyspepsia and sour stomach after two years of suffering. He endorses it to friends as the only remedy for indigestion and bowels, noting the product is pleasant to eat and backed by a money back guarantee. The ad mentions price items and a Massachusetts Avenue address.

Harry Stuckley Mauch Chunk

End of World Not Yet Delayed as Apostolic Followers Await

In West Duxbury Massachusetts on September 25 the predicted end of the world did not arrive by 10 am. Followers of the latter reign of the Apostolic church or the Triune Dr immersionists continue rituals and fundraising as leaders refuse to explain the delay. Rev Mrs Swain immersed 15 followers in small Jordan Brook and a woman declares she has sold all earthly possessions to await the end.

West Duxbury Mass The Apostolic Church Triune Swain Little Jordan Ashedor Brook

Sunday Religious Services Across Indianapolis Churches

A Sunday church listings spread across Indianapolis notes morning and evening sermons at First Presbyterian Tabernacle Presbyterian Christchurch Mapleton M E and more. It highlights organ debut at Fourth Presbyterian directed by Edward Birge and various sermons on faith grace and Christian life by multiple pastors.

First Presbyterian Church M. L. Haines Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Neil McPhermone James D. Stanley Christchurch W. F. Walker Irvington Mapleton M. E S. J. Wilson Fourth Presbyterian Church Edward B. Birge Allan B. Philpott Central Christian Church First Baptist Church Taylor Israel George Daniel Adamson Indianapolis New York and New Jersey Gustavus E. Hiller St. Paul's Episcopal Church Hudson-Fulton East Lewis Brown Presbyterian Missionary Societies of Clay County Brazil Indianapolis Presbyterian Society Wilmer Christian W. W. Winslow J. W. Hodge Behar anuWh Briggga Protheroe Scolo Gray Dawn of Hope Krogmann Jess Anderson Martha Washburn R. H. Johnson Roland Williams Edwin A B. W. Gillespie Epworth League Choral Society Edward Taylor Holiness Brethren In Union Union Bethel Church le Grande Avenue Hamburg Street Holiness Brethren Shelby Street S. Manzey Summit Street First Church of Christ, Scientist Propylaeum North Street Pennsylvania Meridian Streets Lombard HE. Washington Street ST. Matthew's Lutheran Mission Joint Synod of Ohio Eastern Avenue E. Washington Street D. R. Honn Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Church Vermont Odell Unitarian All Souls Unitarian Church Alabama Street Fifteenth Frank C. Wicks Florian C. Fry Central Avenue Twenty-first Street Henry Gehler Broadway Christian Endeavor

Weather Balloon Tests Planned Monday at Riverside Park

United States government weather balloon tests are scheduled for Monday at Riverside Park with simultaneous trials at Omaha Nebraska. The events aim to gather atmospheric data and evaluate equipment performance across locations.

United States Riverside Park Omaha Neb

Treasurer’s report on Indiana Yearly Meeting finances

Richmond Indiana September 5 The Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends reviewed its financial condition and committee reports. Treasurer Charles Carpenter presented a detailed balance sheet showing total assets of 269000 plus liabilities and funds and noting receipts of 61 295.27 and expenditures of 53 566.38 with a cash on hand of 7 728.

Richmond Ind Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends Charles G. Carpenter Indiana Yearly Meeting Alee Cisleyle Lal Safemtedy Alles

Sheriff Sale and Admin Notices From Marion County

Sheriff to sell rents and profits of Lot 112 Kenwood Park Indianapolis to satisfy a decree in case 17824 Thomas H Spann as executor of Agnes Brown vs Jacob L Strausbaugh et al. Sale Oct 9 1908 at Marion County Courthouse. Also notices appointing Amanda E Houser Rosa Ella Young and Mary Nelby as administrators ofMarion County estates.

Marion County Incieca Thomas H. Spann Agnes C. Brown Jacob L. Strausbaugh Indiana Kenwood Park Indianapolis Setisele Jacob Woessneir Marton Court Gavin & Davis

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