26 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1909
Page
1
A photograph captures Sultan Abdul Hamid returning from the opening of the first Turkish parliament, marking a historic moment as he resumes public engagements after the ceremony.
Governor Marshall plans a busy week filling minor and several key vacancies across state boards. Lafayette visit confirms consideration of James Cullen for the railroad commission as terms expire for Judge Wood. Vacancies include Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home trustees, School for Feeble minded Youth, reformatories board, Optometry and Pharmacy boards, Medical Registration, Veterinary examiners, Public Library commission, Antietam monument commission, and Forestry board with a new secretary.
Young Turks declare no relapse to absolutism. They demand reform by razing Yildiz Palace walls and replacing the palace guard as part of political restructuring.
Albanian troops at Yildiz refuse to surrender their quarters near the palace gates. Shefket Pasha plans to attack to compel compliance while conditions for the sultan's continuation on the throne include razing surrounding barracks and limiting palace guards. The cabinet resigns and parliament is notified as the sultan is assessed large financial reparations.
Archibald Wildrick files in circuit court alleging Fannie Wiley lured his wife Mertie from their home and child. He seeks $5000 damages for loss of affection and resulting shame. A separate complaint seeks divorce and child custody.
Body identified as Lawrence Spaeth aged six and three quarters. He collapsed at Mount Jackson and was dead on arrival. Funeral conducted Monday at his home in Orsokville with local acquaintance knowing the deceased.
The treasurer's office was the busiest place in the courthouse Monday with long lines of people paying their taxes. Officials warned that those who do not pay this week will be delinquent and incur penalties. Treasurer Robison deployed extra staff to handle the crowds and expects heavy business all week.
The Antietam battlefield monument commission will have five members and handle $15,000 for Indiana’s Antietam monument and for marking positions of Indian regiments. One man from each of the Seventh, Fourteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-seventh infantry and the Third cavalry regiments will be named to serve on the commission.
Thomas Mortimer, 34, fell from the Metropolitan Life building on Madison Avenue and Twenty fourth Street while helping place a clock. He landed near the old Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, his death instantaneous. A crowd gathered as police and ambulance staff confirmed fatal injuries.
Katherine T. Dodge widow of a United States Army captain appears before Probate Judge Ross with Indianapolis attorney Ferdinand Winter to seek formal declaration of sanity. Depositions from supporters including Justice Brewer and U S Senator Gallagher were sent. Dodge has resided in Washington and spent time in sanitariums and abroad while guardianship remains in place.
Prosecutor Hooton, home with a cold, did not appear in criminal court on Monday. He said he had not received a letter from Gov Marshall reportedly asking him to investigate alleged prize fighting in Indianapolis, suggesting the letter might be at his office.
Bloomington Indiana April morning Martin Matthews former township trustee found four thousand dollars short in his accounts. He died by his own action shooting himself. The tragedy follows discovery of the shortage and local officials report the incident.
A sensational murder trial is under way in East Cambridge Massachusetts Chester Jordan a vaudeville actor born and raised in Indianapolis stands accused of killing his wife Honorah Jordan his partner in a vaudeville sketch He claims the death was accidental and tried to burn the remainder in a kitchen stove after packing part of the body in a trunk
Jesse L. Livermore reached Boston to discuss Chester S. Jordan's murder case of his actress wife. The talks covered witness-stand plans to illuminate Jordan and his family background and funding for the defense. Livermore and his wife visited Jordan in his cell and shared an emotional exchange.
Robert O Neal known as Bobbie O Neal from Beech Grove caused a disturbance Saturday night after drinking. Four bicycle policemen pursued him. he fought Franklin Mason who is hospitalized. O Neal faces three charges and previously served time for a North-side burglary incident.
Anthony L Runyan sues Sarah A Runyan after 31 years of marriage claiming neglect of meals threats to poison him extravagance with funds and an arrest attempt to secure grounds for divorce Their three children are named Daisy Reger sues John B Reger alleging cruelty threats with a pistol and removal from the home in night clothes A vaudeville offer surfaces for Mrs James B Boyle an accomplice in Billy Whitla kidnapping proposed by an eastern syndicate at 100 dollars weekly.
Attorney general rules Madison County may not pay the salary of a clerk in the county superintendent of schools office. The opinion affects other large counties with heavy clerical needs. Madison County commissioners had refused to pay, reversing prior allowances.
Chief Metzger and Lieut. Sandmann visited precinct No. 2 and bicycle officers were sent on a call. At Chicago Street a street fight broke out between Robert Porter and Henderson Williams over a negress. Sandmann chased Williams to a cellar and arrested him in the small hours.
The roof of the Catholic cathedral at Thorbes in Lower palace collapsed during mass. Nine people died and thirty were wounded as emergency crews searched the debris.
Lisbon April 24 42 dead and 1 injured were taken from the ruins in Benevento Samosa and Santo Estevan up to noon today as rescuers labored after the quake.
Earl S. Hall, 47, arrested in Marion on an indictment from Marion County, was brought to Indianapolis by Detective Larsh and jailed. He faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses for collecting insurance policy payments and not remitting them to the companies.
Waynesburg Pennsylvania reports the local brewing company cannot operate after the court refused to license the Waynesburg Brewing Company. Directors closed the plant and stored stock while beer ran off the lines. tasks were to be completed by May 1.
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