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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
1
Question asks if William F. Churchman will testify in the Andrew M. Sweeney and Samuel Quinn trials, former State Life Insurance officers, when the cases convene in Danville Hendricks county likely in late May.
An east bound Pennsylvania passenger train bound for New York collided with a freight train just south of Elizabeth station in New Jersey. The collision derailed the engine tender and first coach, with five freight cars leaving the tracks. the first coach narrowly avoided falling into the Elizabeth River thanks to a telegraph pole. Passengers in the front car panicked as they escaped through forward windows.
Report says William F Churchman may travel to Indianapolis to testify and deny paying any part of 160 000 to Sweeney or Quinn. The testimony could exonerate the two former officers and threaten the current temporary leadership backed by Henry W Bennett as they seek to keep control of the State Life Insurance Company.
William McLeod McDonald alias Smith of Gosport England was hanged in Pittsburg for killing his common law wife Bessie Hyslop last September. The drop occurred at 16.2 oclock with a 13 minute death. An appeal through Ambassador Bryce to the English government failed to commute the sentence.
The Attentive cut the destroyer Gala in two near Sheerness, drowning an unidentified young officer and two lieutenants as rescuers worked amid the chaotic scene. The tragedy follows another Royal Navy loss a week earlier when the Gladiator was collided by the American steamer St Paul in the Solent with no injuries aboard the American vessel.
Barry Christian, a noted clubman, fled a cross-complaint seeking a divorce from his wife Mary Louise Christian on grounds of desertion. The couple’s earlier divorce case from three years ago stirred society, and Mrs. Christian once denied her plea after she learned he inherited substantial property on his mother’s death.
Chicago April 28. While under watch, Helena Taraba 26 a nervous prostration patient at Grace hospital jumped from a second story window. She struck a stone step below the window, her head crushed and death was instantaneous.
Pink Teepe signs her name to Herman Teepe estate papers in probate court. The odd action could set a rainbow precedent across color family names on legal documents.
Indictments in Marton county allege Kackley connected with a boiler bribery scheme. Sheriff and Judge Pritchard plan action if Kackley does not surrender in Indianapolis within 48 hours. Kackley was formerly VP of Atlas Works and has promised return from California.
Grand jury report into Cy Clark findings totals just over 20 000 dollars taken from the county during his term. County Attorney John C Ruckelshaus holds the document to decide on its disposition before public release.
The young Duc De Chaulnes was buried in Dampierre France near the De Chaulnes chateau. Theodora Shonts of New York, widow of the duke, bore up bravely at a simple ceremony. Only immediate family and close friends attended. The remains arrived by special train yesterday and all rites were modest.
Rebecca Brooks files for divorce from Lewis Brooks after repeated arguments over her cooking end with him tossing dishes at her head. She seeks alimony and a share of property at 87 Darnell Street.
The Frank S. Fishback company is incorporated with capital of 10 dollars to engage in merchandising in Indianapolis. Frank S. Fishback leads the venture as a prominent Democratic politician and director alongside Harry A. Augell and Valle Yearian.
Theaters in Indianapolis discuss a plan to counter nickelodeon shows by presenting moving pictures in legitimate venues during summer. Executives fear a collapse of nickelodeons if bigger houses offer higher quality productions. Cincinnati theaters already adopt the war tactic, signaling a broader industry clash.
Detective Jerry Kinney brought Robert Wallers from Cincinnati on Tuesday to complete a sentence at the workhouse. Wallers is described by officers as having previously escaped from the workhouse.
Nicholas Colon, whose saloon at 220 McCrea Street was raided, pleaded guilty in police court Tuesday and was fined 10 and costs. A number of men and women found in the place pleaded guilty to loitering and were fined as well, giving assumed names.
In Pueblo on April 28 the Republican state convention adopted resolutions endorsing Roosevelt’s administration and declaring for Taft as the party’s candidate for the next president.
Alfred Eichel berg was fatally attacked by a vicious bull while visiting near York on April 28. He entered a field and the bull killed him.
A house fire at the country home of Mrs. Kelle Gunnerton in LaPorte Indiana left Mrs. Gunnerton and three children missing and feared dead. Joseph Maxson, an employer, escaped with his life. Myrtle 11 Uny 9 Phillip 5 were reported missing.
Detectives Lancaster and Kruger trap a man posing as a partner to vaudeville acts at the St. Charles Hotel. Mr. Woolen alias Jus T. Woolen used the ad to lure girls as young as tender years, claiming stage experience was optional. real intent remains under investigation.
Mrs Frank Gould says suits against the Goulds were newspaper driven and that Mr Gould went away for a rest to Hot Springs. She communicates with him daily and expects his return, denying any reconciliation is needed as their relations were not strained.
Stella Scroggins testified in police court that Archie Kissee took her to Cincinnati under the promise of marriage, performed a sham ceremony, and later left with $152. Kissee waived exam, was bound for the grand jury on a heavy bond, and faced additional fraud charges.
Joseph Bailey, sought by police for obtaining money by false pretenses, was arrested by Bicycle Officers Stewart and Mullin Bailey confessed to swindling people through various newspaper related schemes and was sent to the grand jury.
Hong Kong reports the Chan-Chow tornado death count rising beyond 800. Officials survey affected areas as rescue teams comb the debris for survivors and victims.
Geneva reports Emile Haussmann known as the Ring of Gypsies king was arrested in Zurich after a long chase by Swiss police. He resisted with a stubborn stance and was wounded during capture, eluding medical aid offers while his capture astonished local Roma communities.
The Indiana Railroad Commission reaffirmed the 50 cent per ton joint coal rate to Indianapolis via Southern Indiana and the Big Four railroads. After a Monday hearing the commission rejected a 5 cent increase pushed by the railroads, reinstating the old rate for Indianapolis and gas belt towns.
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