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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
1
Chicago reports Edith Rockefeller McCormick seriously ill after an anonymous letter attack. The letter writer, who has threatened Mrs. McCormick with various harms, remains at large as postal authorities pursue leads without capturing the culprit.
In New York at Pearl Street a four story brick tenement fire killed a 22 year old woman Julia Isola and injured about twenty people including several firefighters. Firemen and neighbors conducted dramatic rescues as many were overcome by gas. one injured firefighter John Gatzbert was saved from water after collapsing in the basement.
The Marion county grand jury opened in April term Monday. The court gave no special instructions. The commissioners submitted the fourth report from county book experts, focusing on Cyrus Clark’s salary and fees over the last two years of his auditor term. The piece notes a Society Women program May aims to spur public benefits through reforms.
Two women Bertha Bryant and Alice Catsinge allege remarks by Frank Bauer and Archie Williams were aimed at them. Patrolman Anderson arrested the men for offending persons on the street. Police Judge Whallen discharged them, saying the remark did not apply to the girls. In Washington the president sent to the Senate the nomination of John A. Leech of Illinois to be public printer.
Five protesting women led by Mrs Benjamin Harrison vow to challenge male leaders at the annual Art association meeting to be held Tuesday night. They accuse the male directors of driving resignations and seek to ensure the donor's art benefitting Herron Institute while the presidents' silence on the dispute continues.
A reporter notes Senator Beveridge’s remark that the world moves, urging delegates at Tomlinson Hall to seek a better home by placing a small wanted ad in the Indianapolis Sun classified pages. The pitch promises many offers and a quick, cheap path to a desired residence.
The second trial of Harry Brunaugh charged with embezzlement in street repair cases is scheduled for Monday May 4. Attorneys for both sides say they can be ready if no unforeseen issues arise.
A tunnel under the street car tracks at Twenty first Street and Wabasha in Chicago saw one man die and six others seriously injured when a charged wheel transferred electricity. Louis Bauehre received the fatal shock and died instantly as others were jolted to the ground.
Samuel L. Gardner, 50, once engineer of McKees Rocks, shot and killed Dorothy Yost, 17, who lived next door, then fatally shot himself. The tragedy occurred shortly after 9 AM. Police investigate as Gardner had recently lost his position.
Safeblowers visited Irvington on Monday morning blowing open a safe at the Irvington Coal Company yard and casing two groceries. They pried doors, searched thoroughly, and left without money though $2.20 and tobacco were found at Charles Volrath’s grocery. Detectives tracked tracks near the Ryan grocery.
Phillip Madder, 25, of Wabash struggled to reach a window after inhaling artif icial gas in a room at the Oneida hotel on Illinois street. He wrecked furniture while seeking escape but hotel workers and Dr. Fred Mayer, of the City dispensary, freed him and he was pronounced out of danger after an hour-long effort.
Relatives of Monroe Emmons a farmer of Whittaker New Zealand suspect foul play or suicide after he disappeared following a disputed horse deal. He reportedly lost 100 dollars in the trade and may have taken his Ute in a despondent act.
New York April 6. Howard Gould filed an answer to Katherine Clemmons Gould's separation suit. Delancey Nicoll, Gould's attorney, filed the answer in the supreme court today.
Edward H. Spaulding a Buffalo banker who winters in Santa Barbara was thrown from his buggy on the coast highway. He suffered a concussion and other injuries that may prove fatal.
New York April 6 Sevants of the Vanderbilt household testified today in the resumed hearing of his wife's suit for divorce against Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Referee Mc Clure resumed the hearing of testimony
In Syracuse Indiana on Saturday night a dynamite blast damaged the quarters of 34 foreign workers at the Sandusky Portland cement plant injuring several. The blast followed a stabbing of Harry Clark by an unknown foreigner and local anger over foreign hiring. Superintendent C J Reilly said Americans are being hired except for a few former employees discharged for incompetency or cause.
When a new criminal court jury panel assembled, nearly all men sought excusal. Judge James A. Pritchard granted many for garden work, occupations, or health, leaving only three to form the jury box from spectators.
In superior court Mrs Effie Metzhiser testified she left her husband Fred Metzhiser after realizing he would not support her. She described turning to singing in church choirs and on stage to earn a living, citing his interference and lack of funds. She has obtained a divorce and named limited grounds in the proceedings.
Detective Kinney and Morgan arrest Willie Hampton and Herbert Strothers for the robbery of Claud Huff after tracing a group beating on tin cans in Military Park. Louis Rose, a clothing dealer, was later arrested on a charge of receiving stolen goods linked to the case.
Mrs. William Thompson recounts that her husband tried to stab her Monday. She threw a chair to block the assault and was struck in the struggle. Patrolman James Metford arrived as Thompson ran amuck with a shotgun threatening bystanders in Holliday addition southeast of the city.
London reports a gas explosion caused two old tenements in Castle street near Oxford. Eleven people were killed and many injured as neighbors heard a roar before the structures fell into ruins. Most residents were German waters.
One man backed a dray into another wagon at the Big Four freight depot, Delaware and Southists. Will I. Raues and Robert Yan sei, both teamsters, fought. a dray pin or knife was used. Patrolman Metfford and Bicycle Officers Wilson and Golnisch arrested both men on assault and battery.
Shelbyville Indiana April 6 Republicans of the Sixth district will meet here Thursday to nominate a successor to Congressman James E Watson who was last week nominated for governor. Six candidates include Will Hough Greenfield Judge Barnard New Castle Rev Campbell Richmond Charles oeivers Liberty Thomas Davidson Greensburg and Senator E F Moore Connersville.
Hugh McGowan, president of the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company, has been ill for a week but is much better and hopes to return home within a few days.
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