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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
2
The People's Outfitting Co announces a free handsome parlor rocker with every $25 purchase or on their easy payment plan. The offer runs during their fifteenth birthday celebration and promises delivery with goods in stock. Numerous home furnishings are advertised at low prices, with special attractions tomorrow.
Rains began yesterday afternoon and continued through the night easing Adirondack fires. In Tupper Lake Malcolm Tweed his wife and three children are reported missing and feared dead. Several others are missing and presumed to have perished in the Sunday night blaze.
Bill Smith, a Bucks county storekeeper, bought summer stock in Philadelphia. Goods shipped ahead reached his store before him. A coffin shaped box triggered a scream from his wife who cried for a hammer. The drayman rushed in as she pointed to the inscription Bill inside on the box.
A political confrontation centers on county local option law usage as a club against saloon keepers. Republican leaders allegedly use the measure to pressure voters while concealing plans to repeal if a Democratic shift occurs. Claims accuse Watson Goodrich and Hemenway of orchestrating the special session and leveraging vanity to gain support, with Gov Hanly’s stance questioned.
Wilbur Scrimsher, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Scrimsher, died Monday at 2101 Ashland Avenue. A complication of diphtheria and pneumonia caused the death. The funeral was held Monday afternoon and many floral tributes were received.
John J. Doolin, named assistant by Gov. Haskell when he became treasurer of the Democratic national committee, will resign and return from Chicago to his home at Alva Oklahoma.
At Monday night’s meeting the city council approved appropriation ordinances totaling 1 900 556 61 dollars to fund various departments. The city levy was fixed at 91 cents with a one cent tax for the year.
The Livingston anniversary will be celebrated at their Twolden Brightwood home with guests from Ohio and Indiana including Mr and Mrs William Livingston Norwood Ohio and Mr W S Trout Walnut Hills Ohio. Also noted are social updates of local clubs, visitors, and upcoming nuptials with engagements Miss Goldie Hoffman and Dana Hanna and a Kneipe program at Indianapolis Maennerchor.
Thomas W. Becker former Vandalia Railroad cashier surrendered to Sheriff Schaefer in South Bend Ind and was released on a 5000 dollar bond after being indicted for embezzling 7720 from the railroad by the grand jury.
Erie Pa September 29 Losses totaling £500000 followed a midnight fire gutting the Henry Mayer five story brick building at Fifteenth and State streets. The property housed major mercantile firms with insured losses listed for Mayer $200000 Curtize $100000 Haller $75000 Lawrie Brothers $50000 Schabaker $50000 Thielman Seed Co $10000 D C Weller $10000.
Two women passing on the street can resemble mother and daughter yet a forty five year old woman should be at her best. Female weakness harms health and appearance. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has offered relief and renewed vitality to the organs of womanhood, improving complexion and brightness.
California Methodists meeting in San Francisco urge members nationwide to oppose representatives supporting Speaker Joseph G Cannon. They seek to press moral influence on all congressmen-elect to appoint a speaker who respects constitutional rights and avoids overstepping judicial functions.
Syracuse University Chancellor Day denounces President Roosevelt, accusing him of demagogy and inconsistent ethics as he defends Senator Foraker and attacks Roosevelt's trust associations. Day cites Roosevelt's 260000 loan pursuit and cabinet appointment linked to a corporation's retaining fee amid graft defenses.
The death of Robert B. Stephens is said to have been caused by grief after he was accused of alienating the wife of Walter Haviland. Haviland sued Stephens. Attorney Charles W. Moores asked Judge J. L. McMaster to dismiss. Physicians cited heart failure as the cause. Stephens’ attorney claimed he was a peacemaker in the family.
New York Sept 29 Sammy Smith and Lew Myers settled a lingering grudge in the Roman Athletic chin boxing show. In the second round both fighters landed solid rights and hit the canvas together briefly, forcing a near double knockout before rising. In the sixth round Smith delivered a punishing body right that sent Myers sprawling, who then rallied and pressed to even the session late.
John Kelly known as Honest John faced a bankruptcy hearing before United States Commissioner Gilchrist in New York on September 29. Represented by Edward J. Maroney, he denied bankruptcy and accused the session of aiming to degrade him.
At Aqueduct race card listed by Titzgeralds selections for six races. Footpad aims in first with Uncle Jim as top pick while Transvaal Direc tor Sanguine and DandelionMontgom ery Fort Johnson follow. Sixth race fields include Shadow Glanus Chaplet Tennis with three best bets Footpad Daphelion and Shadow Glace.
Cool days bring a blanket sale with wool plaid blankets at 3.25 per pair and heavy Beacon blankets at 3.75 per pair. Silkoline comforts sell for 1.00 and eiderdown comforts for 7.50, cotton blankets 10-4 size at 1.00 pair. Main Floor.
Albuquerque September 29. The sixteenth national Irrigation congress opened with delegates from western areas relying on scarce water. The assembly stressed government action to conserve minerals forests and other natural resources. President F. L. Goudy highlighted natural wealth in his address.
William J. Mooney, president of the Board of Trade and member of the Board of Park Commissioners, returns Monday afternoon from a trip to Europe with his son William Mooney Jr and William O'Conner accompanying him.
New York reports Private Detective James Galvin died after ordering a box of salts at a drug store a week earlier and ingesting some today. Dr. Hammond said the salts were zinc sulphate and the remaining contents were turned over to the police.
HAGERSTOWN M T Fox is up to date the champion sweet potato grower in this vicinity having grown four potatoes on his farm east of town weighing over four pounds
A quirky call invites entries for a Tabasco themed limerick with a prize. Contest closes May 1 19 percent and prizes announced May 15 1908. Send best last line with name and address for a chance at an income prize.
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