13 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1909
Page
1
April 18 fire in Rochester spreads along Main street destroying St Peters church and the Jewish temple. militia called out to protect property as flames threaten four story blocks and School 14. estimated loss reaches two million dollars.
Judge Bartholomew reconciled two factions in a colored church dispute at New Hope Baptist, uniting members and restoring order. Each side pledged to follow Scripture and the judge's guidance, mending the rift after months of division and outcry over the pastor's removal.
Chicago April 13 The United States circuit court of appeals upheld the conviction of Marion Grey who ran the Search Light club at Elgin Illinois and the one year sentence for the woman client. The district court under Judge Landis had imposed the sentence and an appeal by Elijah N. Zoline for the matrimonial agency owner followed.
Edward Mc Laughlin, famed New York state billiard champion, died today of pneumonia in New York. He recently refereed the state championship games.
Chicago April wheat climbs to around 1.28 a bushel with May at 1.27 to 1.28, July near 1.16, and September around 1.09. Corn and oats rise modestly, pork and lard trade firm, ribs at about 9.40 to 9.45, reflecting strong European demand and rising spot prices.
Tulsa dispatch reports Chief Crazy Snake offered surrender to Col Hoff man of the state militia as a prisoner of war. United States District Attorney Gregg stated he does not want Crazy Snake.
Woollen Snyder sold composition lard made of beef fat and cottonseed oil to State Board of Health inspector Cohen. He was fined $10 and costs in police court Tuesday for violating the pure food law.
Amelia B. Duddington sued Laura Foster. Joan C. Foster and Claude B. Duddington as administrator of Reuban C. Duddington's estate obtained a verdict for 5302 dollars in Judge McMaster's court.
A collage of brief items from Stamford to London reports a man in distress on an island, a mugging in New York, a Newport fashion salesgirl, Harvard stadium funding, a senator’s incomplete expense filing, and music director plans.
Des Moines Iowa April 13 John ny Flood recently sentenced to the navy and denied admission at Omaha recruits station faces a two count forgery trial in district court today. Secretary of the Navy Von L Meyer asks for confirmation or denial of reports that he ordered the boy to join the navy or to attend reform school. Judge Brennan says it was Judge Hugh Miller who sentenced the boy.
Washington April 13 Fred Dennett will be reappointed commissioner of the land office by President Taft Secretary Ballinger urged that Mr Dennett be retained in office.
The Sherman club plans a large card party on Wednesday evening April 28 at St Josephs hall 615 E North St. A long list of prizes has been secured and the event is expected to be a big success. Arrangements committee includes Al Muhlbacher Martin Donahue Will Lockle W E Moran and A J Milter.
William Fogleman also called Robert Vogle, a reportedly prosperous man described as a negro, was seized at 1303 Lafayette Street by Capt. Hyland Detective Kurtz and others on a murder charge tied to an incident in Louisville last year. He denies the accusation and says he lived in Indianapolis only six months. Authorities in Louisville were notified.
I D Sawyer and neighbors urged Marion County Commissioners to reroute the Maywood road toward Eagle Park. Opponents cried tears and protests but viewers will assess the change. Police chief Metzger orders crackdown on women in saloons arresting loiterers and sending to the Woman's prison with fines up to 100 dollars.
A suit to compel Vandalia steam road to interchange traffic with the Toledo and Chicago Interurban company will be heard by the Indiana Railroad Commission on April 22 at 10 am at the state house. The action was brought by C. Gandy from Garrett, Indiana.
William Ray pleaded guilty to stealing a phonograph on March 4 and was sentenced by Judge Doree Pritchard to from one to fourteen years in a penitentiary.
Charles J. Wheeler, named custodian of the statehouse by Secretary of State Sims and Auditor Bilheimer, visited the building with Custodian Otway A. Baker who introduced him to staff. Governor's office had not been shown. Baker plans to hand over keys to Wheeler on April 15.
Friends of James Cullen a locomotive engineer from Lafayette visited the governor's office to deny a Lafayette newspaper report that Cullen would be named to the Indiana Railroad Commission by Governor Marshall. Cullen says the story is unauthorized and that he is only an applicant for Judge Wood's railroad commission.
Reports from Constantinople describe a mutiny with thousands of troops surrounding government buildings. Looting is reported as civilians flee, cavalry patrols the streets, and the war department is seized as the government braces to quell the insurrection.
Thomas Taylor, a Black man, was fined 60 dollars and costs in police court on a charge of annoying several girls at St. John’s Catholic church Sunday morning. Coroner Blackwell identified him at the church, after which Bicycle Officers Trimpe and Rucker were summoned.
April 18 report from Washington notes members of the house reacting to Senate amendments to the Payne bill. Representative Crum Packer of the Ways and Means Committee said the bill as amended by the Senate would not be accepted if sent to the house.
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