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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1910
Page
11
Mark A. Sullivan a Hudson County minority leader demanded a special session to probe alleged orgies and liquor in the New Jersey statehouse. He sent a letter to Gov Fort calling for an investigation into drinking and the presence of women in the statehouse that sparked statewide indignation.
Robert Comer formerly a file clerk in the Marion county Clerk’s office faces indictment for taking attorney funds on filing complaints. He was rushed from his sister’s home at 1118 Ashland Avenue to a hospital this after noon in grave condition with recovery in serious doubt.
Gary Indiana April 9 Newspapers publish 160 license applications for saloons to be filed May 2 when the two year dry period ends and licenses are granted. City expects about 40000 dollars in revenue if all licenses are issued. If all 160 are granted one saloon serves 93 residents. Twenty five storerooms in a block leased by prospective saloon keepers.
Roscoe White charged with assault and battery and violating the motor speed law was fined 125 dollars and costs after his case had been continued four times. White appealed. The driver’s machine struck Michael Lee, and witnesses said White then attacked him when he protested.
In Washington Indiana on April 9 Berry Thompson 33 a miner shot himself and is barely alive his act was prompted by family troubles his aged mother is in critical condition from shock and may die
The registrar’s office announced the spring term enrollment at Indiana University reached 1,456 with classes heavily crowded in many departments.
Martin Kiefner a 51 year old bachelor died in Washington Indiana after abstaining from food and water for more than four days. The report notes the incident occurred on April 9 and reports the deceased in a straightforward obituary style.
At the first meeting of the new House Rules Committee Representative Shackelford Democrat of Missouri urged a select special committee investigation into shortages alleged at the St. Louis sub treasury. The committee showed favorable sentiment toward launching an inquiry.
A Michigan Central train wreck occurred near Waterford Ontario with several injuries reported according to a telephone message from Waterford. Authorities and railway officials were notified and investigations were expected.
Glasgow reports the Dreadnaught Collosus, first British warship built to American lines, was launched at Greenock today.
In Washington April 9 three men Bales Holverton and Gilbert sue in the District of Columbia supreme court to stop an Interior Department order. They claim Ballinger shirked duty tied to a 1908 land claim brief for a patent for Siletz Oregon. Ballinger allegedly left the matter to Frank Pierce who ruled against the plaintiffs.
J L Ballard, 36, of Hamilton county, visiting Noblesville friends, went with a suave man to the Claypool hotel and Parkseater area where they played pool at 625 W Washington. The second player won $40 by gambling, then vanished, leaving Ballard out the money.
Burglars active on the north side with small losses reported across four East Eleventh Street locations. M. D. Welch's drug store, George Rafert's grocers, George Droscowitz's meat market, and Chris Roempke's bakery suffered minor cigar and candy losses. Corner Bros. building at College Avenue and Nineteenth Street also hit via transom entry.
In St Petersburg on April 9 Count Witte former Russian premier who negotiated peace with Japan apologized to General Kuropatkin after remarks at a meeting of military engineers insulted Russia's officers. The apology prevented a duel between the two men.
Special to The Box. John W. Kern will address the mass convention of the Democrats of Howard county in Kokomo Indiana on April 16. He has addressed every Howard County Democratic convention since 1884. Delegates to the state convention and other conventions will be chosen. Howard county gets 18 delegates this year due to the showing in the 1908 election.
The naval recruiting station in Indianapolis aims to organize a Navy society for current servicemen and veterans of war vessels. Similar groups exist in Cincinnati Dayton Cleveland and Omaha. It is believed at least 200 former blue jackets could join in Indianapolis.
Judge Brewster mediates a tense scene as Howard Jeffries, Sr. presses his case with his lawyer and Alicia, wife of the accused, weighs stepping into the fray. The banker insists on using moral force and seeks to bar the woman from the family name while the lawyer predicts devotion and public opinion will drive the outcome.
A celebrated New York aurist Dr Edward Gardner offers a free trial treatment to any person with ear trouble to prove deafness is curable at home. He will send trial treatment by return mail via suite 967 No 40 West Thirty third Street New York City.
In a tense office scene Alicia contemplates meeting the girl Howard married to avoid further incrimination. The banker urges restraint while the judge offers to handle the interview. Alicia fears her husband’s cold dominance yet feels a need to confront the involved party. The head clerk signals a developing clue as the scene ends with Alicia poised to intervene.
Fire at the Lake Short and Michigan Southern freight house in Chicago caused 25000 dollars in damage. No injuries reported and cause under investigation. Local crews battled the blaze providing rapid response from city fire department.
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