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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1910
Page
7
Two banks plan liquidation and reorganization under a new charter the Fletcher American National bank. The move complies with national law prohibiting direct consolidation and will use combined assets and capital to start a new entity.
Officials scrutinize Knox county townships and other Indiana entities over misapplied surplus dog funds and improper accounting. Examiners allege H. F. Jones owes 258.62 to Busserton township and F. Horsting 78 for excess salaries. The report highlights the need for uniform township clerical systems across Wabash county and Losantville villages, with notes on James C. Reynolds and general state-wide accounting reform.
In Blackpool England on August 3 M Chavez reached 5850 feet in a notable flight witnessed by a large crowd. The current record stands behind Walter Brookins of Dayton Ohio who rose to 60613 feet on July 9.
Quincy Massachusetts offers rewards totaling 600 dollars for the capture or discovery of Louis Restelli believed to be responsible for a massacre that killed two and wounded four. The city, wary of his alleged ruthlessness, braces for further violence. Charles H Hardwick posted the rewards to aid the search.
An appeal was filed Wednesday with Ed Fitzpatrick the clerk of the supreme court by the attorneys for Roscoe Barnett and Rae Tursér of Cicero Indiana who were in. $200 and given sentence of ninety or 2 blind tiger charge by Sudge f the arin Systetr.
In juvenile court Elzora Fross 14 and sister Beatrice 16 were described as incorrigible by a sobbing mother. Elzora attempted to flee town to avoid marriage, Beatrice had been to Kansas and in a reform school. Charges were filed against the stepfather. the sisters and parents testified about troubled home life. Judge Stubbs sent the girls to a detention home amid concerns over their surroundings.
Rev. Edward A Campbell former East Tenth Street M E pastor and long time southern Indiana figure died at his East Tenth Street home after a ten month illness. Born December 7 1846 in Rising Sun he served in the Civil War and led multiple southern Indiana churches including Brookville Lawrenceburg Rising Sun Aurora Seymour Washington and Liberty. He was district superintendent of the Seymour district for six years and widow Angie R R Stewart two daughters and one son survived him.
New York Aug 3 Indictments returned in the federal probe of United Wireless Company for postal law violations Judge Hough ordered bench warrants seven individuals and the company were named among the defendants C C Wilson president S N Bogart vice president and W W Tompkins president of the New York selling agency were arraigned before U S Commissioner Shields
Despondent over domestic troubles Mrs James Smith wife of a well known Lafayette resident attempted death by taking carbolic acid Wednesday. Chances for her recovery were slight. She is the daughter of a highly respected family.
Princeton Indiana August 3 Arthur Meeker aged 18 became ill after taking a teaspoon of garden bug killer at Ritterstamp gardens thinking it was wine. He is expected to recover.
In Iowa, Republicans split between standpatters and progressives as Senators Cummins and Lacey confronted loud interruptions while praising Taft's policy push. The temporary chairman faced boos before order returned and the address continued. The scene highlighted party tensions over tariff reform and political loyalty within the Lincoln McKinley Roosevelt lineage.
Gov Willson ordered troops to establish a military patrol in Lyon county following outrages by night riders. The latest victim Axeltree Cooper is dead, with three men under arrest for his murder. The governor gave no details on conditions but pledged to take extreme measures to end the reign of terror.
The Earlham college summer school, run with Indiana library commission support, closed Tuesday. Instructors included A. F E. Bostwick of St Louis public library W E Henry of the University of Washington Chalmers Hadley secretary of the American Library association B Brown Indiana state librarian Miss Eliza D Browning Indianapolis city librarian and A Cunningham Terre Haute librarian.
Fred Powers, 14, of 626 East Market Street, will remain in detention until Lee Heine is identified. Powers faces charges of stealing a $30 bicycle from Howard Snyder of 1608 East Ohio Street. He testified in juvenile court that the bicycle was in his care while Heine left for the country. The theft occurred on Memorial Day at Liberty and Washington streets.
Dr. C. B. Woods of the city health board reports dairies supplying Indianapolis with milk are in excellent condition though not perfect. He notes they would require strict screening, ventilation, cleanliness, and attentive care for cows to reach perfection, which is rare.
In juvenile court Judge Stubbs mediated a resolve for Clyde G. Templin and Voorhees E. Poole facing disorderly conduct charges. After urging marriage and witnessing parental relief, the pair obtained a license and were proclaimed husband and wife. Bridegroom resides at 610 North Pine street and the bride at 650 Arch street.
The state sues County Clerk Leonard M. Quill seeking $20 after he allegedly charged $5 for a transcript and then refused its delivery to the state after certifying it, blocking Supreme Court filing in the Home Brewing case, per complaint filed Wednesday.
The post office department begins a new economy trial at Indianapolis, eliminating printed receipts for registered letters. Clerks will ask senders if they want a receipt. if not, no receipt is sent and the recipient signs the carrier’s book to record delivery.
Patrolman Keating told William Perrin to appear in police court for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Perrin misunderstood the term slate and waited through two court sessions. Two officers later arrested Perrin with a warrant at his home, taken to the police station, then an attorney protested the handling before Supt. Hyland explained the matter.
Paris August 3 The body of William Starin a Chicago lawyer who died by his own action jumped into the Seine is awaiting shipment to the United States An attempt was made to conceal the death He was said to suffer neurasthenia and fled from his nurse before leaping from a bridge into the river
Mrs. Mariah Edwards a colored resident collapsed while ironing at 3251 Kenwood Ave. She died en route to the morgue with cardiac trouble cited by an ambulance surgeon. The coroner was notified. she resided at 1114 Muskingum St.
Maude Saunders seeks one thousand dollars claiming she was knocked down by a vicious dog owned by Florence Aldrich and Irene Castleton near S41 North Delaware Street. Saunders says she was walking through an alley on Delaware Street when the animal sprang at her.
Insurgent candidates swept Kansas primaries with half the congressmen nominated unopposed. Democratic railroad commissioner race drew five candidates, with T. M. Bradbury of Jefferson City nominated. Champ Clark renominated. James B. Grant and John C. Brown named for supreme court. Howard Lee defeated I. B. Kimbrell for congressional nomination at Kansas City.
Oklahoma results show J W McNeal leading Republican governor race though uncertain at night. Dem race between W H Murray and Lee Cruce tight with Cruce claiming near 10 000 margin. Congressional incumbents listed. grandfather clause amendment passes by 10 000 to 15 000 votes indicating broader suffrage restriction.
Francis B. Banker seeks 5000 from Allen F. Fleming after claiming Fleming struck his wife and knocked her against a post. Banker says his wife’s services are now lost and filed suit Wednesday.
Attorney Charles Barrett who had himself arrested to test a law recording mine entry widths argues the statute is unconstitutional. Found guilty in Sullivan circuit court, he has appealed to the supreme court seeking reversal.
Reports from thirty counties to R J Aley superintendent of public instruction say there will be enough teachers for lower grades though high school positions in township schools grow scarce. Aley investigates and seeks to direct teacher supply toward normal schools.
New Orleans authorities freed Capt. W. G. Moon after hearing that the Madrid government representatives offered no evidence of intent to violate U S run laws. The master of the converted yacht Hornet was released and the case dismissed.
Crowd gathers at 46 N to hear of new methods including X Ray ultraviolet therapy ozone and electric currents. Free consultation offered before Aug 7 extended for one week upon demand. Doctors claim cures for catarrh rheumatism goiter sciatica and male sexual health issues with confidential study and home letters available.
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