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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1906
Page
2
A late night county convention produced surprise outcomes with Dr G A Petersdorf and Dr Ira Dunlavy contending for coroner in a tense race. Wards swung votes as Roberts claimed First District victory amid a crowded slate of nominees and a rapid round of resignations and swift nominations.
In a tight contest for the criminal judgeship James A. Pritchard surged to victory on the second ballot amid a heated ward by ward battle. Other candidates included Leathers McMaster and Walker with stiff competition from Clifford and Merle M. Walker, as Clay emerged atop the aldermanic race after a hard fought second ballot and ward shifts.
The report notes Wallace secures a decisive advantage as opponent W H Nicoles withdraws late in the ward contest. Roberts becomes commissioner from the First district while the coroner’s race closes the convention. County nominations list Kingsbery Dawson Childers Conde Nordyke Draker Morrixon among leaders.
Fred A. Sma of Clinton county remains secretary of state as he takes charge of the office. Dan iel DB. Storms resigns at the governor's demand leaving unsettled future course. A payment of 34885, mostly interest, settles a discrepancy in the office funds. The current staff includes Grubbs, Burrell, Mahan, Lesley and Wade.
Samuel Breath, four, formerly a Methodist preacher, drank carbolic acid yesterday in Muncie Ind. He worked in the oil fields and had a history of whisky appetite. The death is attributed to self harm.
The farmers strike declared March 1 gains momentum led by Everitt of the American Society of Potato Growers. The movement aims to curb market power and push equitable prices, with key states Wisconsin Michigan New York pivotal to strike success.
Charles Thornton identified by William Dieckman as the suspect who pickpocketed a man on Pennsylvania Street Saturday evening, missing $3 from William Whiteman. Thornton chased by Detectives Morgan and Kinney Saturday night, captured after a pursuit. His Bertillon measurements sent to the bureau of identification. believed to be a well known pickpocket.
A morning blaze caused about 250000 dollars in damage at Dillonvale. The fire gutted a large department store owned by J. W. Brand and destroyed its drug stores, the jewelry store of Robert Humphreyville, the post office, and numerous smaller buildings.
In Natal at Pietermaritzburg on April 2 twelve natives accused of murdering a number of policemen were shot. The event followed a police confrontation and raid connected to unrest in the area.
Bob Bailey elevator operator at the state house rushed to the deathbed of a little girl from the city whom he had befriended. The child, poor and crippled, with a cheerful face, had long been his ward. He had planned a Christmas treat and many small favors for her before the news of her condition reached him. The girl’s mother sent a message Saturday morning saying she likely faced the final summons.
William G. Schroeder of South Bend accuses James Low and Aurelius C. Turpin, both Chicago residents, of swindling him out of 5000 in a confidence game. Schroeder, distressed, sought police protection as investigators probe the alleged scheme involving misplaced land deals and fake prop stakes.
In Washington and across the nation labor leaders warn of alleged crimes linked to immigrants. Inspectors are dispatched to Kansas City and Indianapolis to investigate motives and possible contracts guiding Greek workers and numerous state residents to travel to single addresses.
A Saturday morning scene in a blind asylum yard amid unexpected snow brings comedy and pathos as six blind boys improvise a snowball game. A misjudged shove against a snowy tree leads to a toppled log and a chaotic, joyful tangle, followed by laughter and a puzzled cleanup with Sokar's guidance.
Miners idle across Illinois as shaft crews, engineers and pumpmen stay at work only to guard property. About 839 miners in Winots area idle. 33,000 employed statewide halt digging with no violence expected yet. Operators plan meetings to counter strike leaders claims and assess tonnage readiness for wage restoration. Verdon mines may open by week end under Pittsburgh Coal Company control.
Overtures from Wellington O Connor district president of the United Mine Workers reach Indiana firms Cra dratputiana Coal Cayuga Brick Baker Coal Sugar Valley Vincennes and Muren coal companies seeking adoption of a new wage scale. Most mines south of the railroad track are included with few exceptions. A district meeting is planned in Evansville on Wednesday with likely signatures from operators in Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
Dispatches from New York indicate Allied Mine Workers leader John Mitchell and Serippe Meline report a likely refusal of demand proposals at a meeting of the scale committee. Mines are idle as a mineral holiday marks the right to strike, with unions warned to obey any suspension order tomorrow.
Homer Cutsinger, described as dashing and stylish, is arrested on charges that a large portion of counterfeit checks were passed through dealers. He faces trial on April 1. He purportedly induced friends and dealers to accept worthless checks.
Report from Lakewood New Jersey says John J Rockefeller has guards and workers at his estate to deter intruders. Whistle alarms alert watchmen to newsmen or subpoenas, and observers note Rockefeller may be reemerging after weeks of seclusion. Workmen are resurfacing his private golf links, with a roller smoothing frost grooves.
Walter Stephens stabbed orderly Patrick Dillon at St Vincents hospital while Jules Thornton faces grand larceny charges after a theft spree. Pickpocket Chon Stewart linked to a kidnapping claim. George Manford reports double pneumonia. A man named Harry Inrahm charged with wheelbarrow coal theft and Fred Williams with rubber theft. Notable note of snowfall and a rise in W. CA Nas membership. Ernest Berger dies of liver tuberculosis. Social club grows, dance permits issued.
A Madrid dispatch reports a plot by nine anarchists to kill senior royals including Queen Dowager Christina during Holy Week. The plan targeted King Alfonso and other royals in Seville and Breville near Libra, with authorities uncovering the scheme amid Holy Week tensions.
Sunecial dispatch from Topeka reports teacher Anna Kundorn at Rassyile found and captured 11 young coyotes in the woods with her bare hands. She plans to raise the animals and sell them as pets.
Columbus April 2 Gov Patl som had a better night than usual and rests quietly with normal pulse respiration and temperature. Bulletin issued this morning by Dr Wiron and Belt notes improved condition after illness.
Seripya McHae Prown Association reports about 400 union painters and power-hangers in Denver striking today for a 7 cent per day wage raise. The action involves Ul members of a branch of organized labor.
An astrologer’s forecast warns of grief or disappointment in the family circle and land sickness this birthday, but business success is foreseen. A child born in 1905 is said to face many misfortunes and much grief, though business luck appears if employed.
Ancient advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the host spring medicine. It claims three doses daily for every family member to cleanse the system relieve tiredness boost appetite and build strength. Available in liquid or tablet form with a 100 dose quantity for a single dollar.
Special in The Sum reports an attempted murder of Rev. John Kopp, pastor of the German Lutheran church, on his way to the organ recital. A bloodied hatchet was found later at Albert De Paul’s home, an organist and choir leader who is missing.
Special to The Ban reports a tragedy in Brownssurg Indiana where 10 year old Warner Barlow shot and killed his 14 year old brother Horara while playing at soldier with a game father at church. Coroner Curtis ruled the death accidental. The boys were children of Morton Barlow, nephew of former State Senator James M. Barlow. The mother had been dead for over a year.
Gavin L. Payne is president with George Marott as vice president and Frank Ll. Pow as second vice president. A. B M. Ogle serves as treasurer and Bert McBride as secretary with Hi Nicoll as assistant secretary.
In Gorfiem Indiana on April 2 the acetylene plant at the West Goshen Baptist church exploded injuring Samuel Hole and brothers Noah and Milton Gunger. The blast damaged the church building and surrounding area.
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