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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
1
Thomas Carter is found guilty of giving Amanda Gross a drug that caused her death after a near twenty hour deliberation. The jury fixes a prison term of two to fourteen years. Carter’s father weeps as the verdict is read amid defense motions and lingering grief from Amanda Gross’s family.
An early morning attempt to wreck the westbound Pennsylvanias 18 hour New York to Chicago flyer No. 29 occurred in West Warsaw Indiana. Heavy iron bars were placed across the tracks and struck by a freight train as it neared the obstruction. Italian workers formerly employed as section men are suspected, and special detectives are investigating.
Richmond April 18 The American Tobacco Company says it plans to dissolve the $250 million trust rather than face a May 19 trial in New York. Officials declined to be named but confirmed the step after consulting Washington attorneys. The move follows government evidence and Sherman anti trust concerns.
Many Indianapolis residents visit the Sun office to obtain free seeds as the paper promotes gardening as thrift, exercise, and community wealth. People plan beds of vegetables and flowers, using seeds provided to beautify homes and the city.
Edward Shannon of Elkhart faces charges for stealing a skunk hide a mink skin and 21 muskrat pelts valued at 3.78. Convicted earlier for petit larceny he escaped to Chicago and is linked to burglary and robbery. Indiana Gov Hanly issued a requisition to Illinois for his return to serve sentence.
Sid Conger, inspector for Indiana, remained in the State College of Physicians and Surgeons hospital on N Senate avenue after a wreck on the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction line at Prospect street and Michigan road Thursday. He expects to travel home to Shelbyville in a few days.
Marion county grand jury is investigating city offices. The result will be known when the jury reports Monday morning. John H. Primrose of Harmony Hardware Store met with the jury for over an hour, providing information on city offices. City clerks were before the jury and officials are surprised by the sudden turn.
Mrs Alice Webb Duke, former wife of a tobacco magnate, was freed on a $1,000 bond after being held at the county jail in Chicago on charges of passing worthless checks at the Great Northern hotel. Bond signer: Robert E Burke, ex oil inspector.
Mrs Leander J Monks wife of Supreme Judge L J Monks passed away Saturday at the family home in Winchester Indiana after several months illness.
Ten owners of vehicles were fined 41 and costs each in police court Saturday for failure to display licenses on vehicles. The crusade against unlicensed vehicles continues and Saturday six persons were arrested.
Business leaders say grand jury should focus on the $97,500 voting machine deal to crack the graft structure. They contend powerful interests divert attention to minor thefts while hints of state evidence emerge. Judge Pritchard and Auditor Sahm steer efforts as officials resist delays and politics hamper county book investigations.
William Hoyt 19 confessed to police that his Friday night story of an attack by two negroes on him and Pansy Scheid at W Walnut and Porter streets was false. A large crowd and detectives searched the city all Friday night before Hoyt admitted the ruse to deceive Scheid’s mother.
The Souther Indiana Railway and the Big Four set a new joint coal tariff from Indiana mines via Terre Haute to Indianapolis, raising rates by 3 to 5 cents per ton. Shippers contend the change shifts burden to mine operators, while the Vandalia line remains at the old rate. Indiana Railroad Commission was asked to fix a reasonable schedule after the April 15 tariff abolition.
Judge Pritchard sentenced Edward Bittman on assault charges involving a 16 year old girl. He receives a prison term from two to 14 years and will be taken to Michigan City a week from Sunday.
Chicago on April 18 reports opening prices for Wheat May 9 1/2 to 9 3/4. Corn May 66 1/2, Oats May not quoted. Closing shows Wheat May 92 1/2 to 9 3/4. Corn May 6 1/2 cents. Oats May 53 1/4 cents. Ribs and pork values partially listed with July contracts and incomplete figures.
Emery L. Foust sues Annie Foust for divorce in Marion County Superior Court on fault grounds of infidelity. The couple married in 1998 and separated by April 14. An alleged co respondent is named in the action.
Mr and Mrs M Gunter announce the marriage of their daughter Lena to Mr Harry Farber on June X at the Propu lacum.
Andrew Sitka a destitute laborer was shot in the back on the Chicago and Northwestern tracks by an unnamed watchman. Found by pedestrians lying across the rails he survived a bullet through the right lung and was taken to County hospital. Sitka said he aimed to gather coal lumps fallen from passing cars to feed his hungry family. He identified a patrolman as the attacker and provided details of a no avenue chase.
Early today rioters burned a bridge over Johnsons creek near Chester and cut trolley wire. A state constable was wounded when fired upon. Marshall Crawford of Wilkesbarre was shot from his horse en route to Upper Leperville. Nicholas and Thomas Barger were arrested and jailed. Two cars were driven from car barns on the Wilmington division amid a state constable siege.
A mass meeting of the Democrats of the Sixth ward is scheduled for Monday night April 20 at 8 oclock at Rauchs cigar factory 122 W New York street Frederick McClellan Democratic ward chairman invites candidates for various Democratic nominations and county chairman Win Fogarty and other leaders are expected to attend voters will meet the men who seek party honors before the primary.
Easter program planned for Sunday night featuring the Nippert Memorial church Sunday schools at corner E Tenth street and Keystone avenue. Fine music listed as one of the attractions for the event.
New York April 18 A 17 year old girl Mary Knapp of 140 N Tenth Street Brooklyn died today at Williamsburg hospital from burns after fringe of her dress caught fire while preparing for an Easter presentation at the Catholic church of St Vincent de Paul. Her father and brother were present as flames spread and she ran into the street. She inhaled flames and smoke before Dr Barnes aided transfer to hospital.
The Odell Commission company with offices in Chicago New York Indianapolis and other cities failed today in Cincinnati. In New York Frank Gould decries wealth saying it curses him and prepares to travel to Hot Springs Virginia as his wife and two children remain at their Fifth Avenue home.
Anderson Ind April 18 Mr and Mrs Lorren King and Mrs John McNew are under arrest for alleged complicity in robbing Big Four freight cars. Police recovered nearly 1000 dollars worth of stolen plunder.
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