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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
9
Roy testifies that his wife Ginely Cali gave a sign for him to shoot. He claims Catharthed at him after an exchange with Carkins' sister. Roy says he fired only after Carkins fired at him and announces plans to begin divorce proceedings.
A passenger named Mung Wr is held for further inquiry and detained aboard the liner upon arrival in New York, based on information cabled from Dublin Ireland.
A public request lecture by Mrs. Armstrong on salads drew an unusually large audience at the German House. Six salads and three dressings were demonstrated, with emphasis on lighter salads for dinners and heartier variations for luncheons.
Mrs. Thomas A. Alford hosted a small afternoon event in her home in honor of her sister Miss Colson who will marry Frank Rock of Liberty Center Indiana next month.
On the Campania bound for New York, detectives traced Alys Margaret Cleary, a cousin Katherine McCormick, accused of poisoning her wealthy husband in Ireland. She resisted landing at Ellis Island as authorities pursued formal custody and questioned her involvement before arrival.
The murder case against Howard Pierce, alleged killer of Robert Henderson, stalls as his medical condition worsens. Doctors report a bullet in Pierce’s lung may prove fatal, likely preventing a trial.
John F. Gossett a traveling salesman will be brought to Indianapolis from Decatur Illinois Wednesday on a charge of wife and child desertion. The warrant causing his arrest was sworn out by his wife who says he has forsaken her for another woman.
Dillsboro Indiana April 24 Sheriff White travels to Los Angeles to seize Fred Lubbe former cashier accused of embezzling 12500 from the First National Bank here.
Indianapolis commercial bodies led by the Merchants' association refuse to join a mass meeting tied to Republican county candidates and the Indianapolis News. The Commercial club urges employers to allow two hours on May 15 for workers to vote, to ensure broad civic participation and prevent crowding during primary voting.
April 16. It is announced that the Evansville and Lustern traction line from Evansville to Rockport will be extended to Bowsville soon. The route will pass through Grand View, Tell City, Channelton, White Sulphur Springs, Wy Gudette Cave, Corydon and New Albans.
Evansville Ind April 29 Yesterday s primary election in Vanderburgh County produced nominations for statewide and local offices. Republican candidates include state senator Wallis, representative Sedarinator, judge Howie, coroner Klanuss, surveyor Hornby, and commissioners Theres Illusion and Cicarn Hornby. Democratic nominees include state voters Rogers and Wallwrath for representatives, judge Duncan, clerk Charles Brockwell, sheriff Louis Tor, coroner Bernk, and others.
Finance committee of Indianapolis plans an ordinance to fund a four dollar sketch for boulevard work on Fall Creek from Capitol to Northwestern. A meeting is set for Wednesday to discuss hiring foreign labor and excluding native Americans. Progress urged by Commercial Club Park Board mayor and others, with expected agreement on job distribution between foreign and native workers.
In Chicago on an April date, the street carmen union voted against a six cent fare raise for motive power and conductors on the Cuenzo Railway lines. The demand will be presented to the company on May 31.
A mixed update covers a church wedding with family and guests at the Bougemin residence, a charity party hosted by Mrs. Tha Wenn and a card party at her home, plus society notes from Central Avenue church. Local residents report returns from trips, with Miss Balyshe Weed, Miss Teatrice Jarobe, and Mrs. William Westlake among those traveling, and families relocating to Indianapolis and nearby areas.
Charlottesville Pnel reports the Charlottesville Manufacturing company has sold out to H. E. Harroun of Bantonville. The deal, completed in April, transfers ownership to Harroun with details limited in the public notice.
Paris reports a tragedy as police probe a mystery at the Count de Laver residence. The countess, wounded in the chest, reports her husband shot at her after she awoke in the night. He then fired a revolver in what is described as self defense after being wounded.
An elderly woman in Los Angeles, Genlei Eliowkins, remains in a disturbed state after a prolonged sleep of sixty days. Tears flowed, revealing no clear signs of regained intelligence. Doctors consider the episode a melancholic manifestation rather than a clinical breakthrough.
Awed men steal from guares in unclear text. The fragment mentions April in West Virginia and references workers or executives at an unspecified cooling sand and coke company. Names and details are garbled, leaving only a vague crime note with no clear suspects or outcomes.
Joseph T Eagine and A C Melor supervised gangs of 40 foreign and 40 American laborers on the streets Tuesday. They were paid $1.75 for the day, with many workers arriving hungry. The pay provides a start and twenty five additional American laborers will be put to work.
The advance seal has arrived for the Democratic convention of the Second district in Bloomington Indiana. Balloting for the nomination shows Cyrus E K D M V leading among candidates including W L S J Padgett Charles X Congressman Rob and Theo iam A L Culson, A Wy. Welfare cond ert W Miers.
A fragmented notice indicates German Park plans a May 17 opening event. Officials and community groups are referenced, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
After ingesting a box of tablets found playing in the kitchen, the son of Mr and Mrs born convulsions.
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