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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1909
Page
2
Reports describe brutal fighting in Pera toward Tachlichla and Matchka barracks. Loyalist and Young Turks forces exchange fire around the barracks and streets, causing numerous casualties and widespread panic among Europeans and locals. Many embassies request protection as Sultan Abdul Hamid’s fate unsettles the city.
Heinrich Conreid former Metropolitan Opera director in New York died in MerA, Austria on April 24. His wife Mrs. Conreid was with him. He cited the stress from producing Salome and the Caruso arrest incident in Central Park as key factors in his decline.
In Madrid on April 24 Dowager Queen Christina ordered arrangements for the funeral of an elderly woman struck and killed by her car. The queen, distressed at the scene, took the injured woman to a hospital and dispatched her surgeon. King Alfonso and Queen Victoria visited the victim before she died as the vehicle’s driver was arrested.
Schnull & Co, packers, plan a new factory costing 75000 at the Belt railroad and W Twenty-first Street. The project, largest building tied to the new plant, will be followed by an immense warehouse next year. The tower house and existing tomato packing building are complete. this year’s addition will house pea packing.
New York April 24 Salvatore Musumesee of Newark New Jersey entered the rectory of St Rocco s Church fired two shots at Father James Zuccarelli his brother in law both shots missed Musumesee fled then surrendered after his yesterday suit for 310000 damages alleging slander was filed against him by the priest interest.
Two Saturday morning fires blamed on bad flues damaged homes of Mrs Elisabeth Walsh at 331 West Merrill Street and Mrs Elizabeth Rhodes at 6% Virginia Avenue. Fires started on the roof and spread rapidly before discovery, causing losses at both residences.
The Anser Hixon Sash and Door Company plans a brick warehouse costing $30,000. It will be built on 8 Pennsylvania street between Merrill and Norwood, covering 111 by 175 feet on a site of four lots. Bids will be invited soon.
A testimonial from Mrs G Davenport of Roycefield New Jersey praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for rheumatic pain and nervous irritability aiding sleep. The ad claims no stomach upset or habit formation and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit after following directions.
Gov. Augustus Willson pardons William Taylor and Charles Finley, both indicted as part of the Goebel assassination, while affirming belief that Henry Youtsey fired the fatal shot. Indictments against other named figures remain. Willson expects most cases to be dismissed, keeping Youtsey as the sole convicted party. The governor bases his decision on a reading of the Jim Howard case records.
Former Governor William B. Taylor and ex-Secretary of State Charles Finley of Kentucky react with emotion after Gov. Willson grants them full pardons in the Goebel case. They pledge gratitude yet insist they would have preferred a fair trial and claim readiness to return for one under assurances of impartiality.
The Tenth ward Democratic club entertained members and friends at a coordinate party Friday evening with several hundred attendees. Five prizes were awarded to Mrs A C Franche Martin O Connor Howard Wiggan B J Sexton and Arthur Marcy. County auditor Albert Salem township assessor James E Berry and deputy clerk Frank Baker attended. The affair was a grand success with Florence Ireland Edward Siersdorfer Timothy Sexton John Kennighton and Andrew Hansen as organizers. Punch lemonade and cigars were served. Next Wednesday J J Keleher will address the club. Doors open to everyone.
Church leaders announce morning and evening sermons for Sunday and Monday in multiple congregations. Topics include The Anelt heas of Christ, The Newspaper Estimate of Jesus Christ, The Layman, Heaven, Inspiration of Hope, The Golden Age, The Religion of the Sensible American, A Disturbing Element in Human Life, The Gospel of Self-Restraint, The Qualities of a Noble Life, Temptation, A Message to the Heavy Laden, Christ the Good Shepherd, Does Death End All, God With Us, and The Mission of the Odd Fellowship. About 200 Odd Fellows expected at St Pauls service. Rev. H C Clippenger leads Edwin Ray M E. McKee at North Park Christian preaches Now and Then and Earning a Crown.
Dayton report states James F. Cox Jr., six year old son of Representative J M Cox of Ohio met President Taft in Washington day prior. The child fell ill and doctors diagnosed measles. Taft reportedly stood in contact with the boy but has not had measles before.
In Lafayette Indiana April 24 Earlham College won the Indiana Intercollegiate Peace association oratorical contest with Levi J Pennington as the orator Harold J Bailey of Purdue took second place.
L. C. Boyd vice president and H. McK. Landon secretary filed an April 16 1908 sworn statement for Marion County Indiana detailing receipts and expenditures of the Indianapolis Water Company from April 1 1908 to March 31 1908 including cash on hand water rates betterments salaries and various station expenditures with official notary affirmation.
Pendleton Ind April 24 Fire destroyed the Pendleton Republican printing plant owned by Robert E Maranville last night. Loss set at 2500 fully insured with the origin traced to the back stairway where much paper stock was stored.
Harry Riggin Edward Decker George Miller Harry Doty Fred Cassell Charlies Jackson and Jordan Walker all three African American were sent to the Michigan City state prison on Saturday to begin life terms for murder. Sheriff Woessner and six deputies escorted the defendants. Cassell murdered Myrtle Burnett Jackson killed Madeline Howard and Joseph Clemmons Walker killed his wife with an ax and Nichols was killed by the four white men.
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