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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
3
In Chicago the street car men union reports at least 95 percent in favor of backing their demands, signaling a strike vote though no immediate strike is certain. Negotiations continue as the state arbitration board offers to aid a peaceful settlement between the companies and workers.
Backman's hit brought in Delehanty for the second run as St Louis beat Philadelphia 2 to 1. The first run came on a force at second after three walks filled the bases, while Philadelphia's score came on a pass and Grant's double.
Wabash Ind Aug 6 Charles Rager living near Spiker said he shot at an automobile to avenge its frightening his mother’s horse. He fired a stone at Dr Ira Beaman of North Manchester missing the car. Rager, about 27, pleaded guilty before Justice Tyer and paid a total fine and costs of 12 dollars.
Rochester Indiana August 6 Albert Kinzie of near Hoovers died from injuries after a motorcycle crash. He rode on the rear seat when a foot became entangled in the wheel and was severed. Despite medical care the wound led to lockjaw and death.
The Sunny Side of Broadway at the Park Theater draws huge crowds this week with new songs features and comedians. Toyle Woolfolk stars as book and lyric writer while Max Bloom delivers strong comedy. the female show girls impress with beauty and vocal prowess. The production closes its Park engagement tomorrow night.
In Muncie Indiana on Holt's crossing Dr Nelson B Ross shot and killed Daniel Linder a conductor on the Muncie and Portland traction line after being ejected for refusing to pay a ten cent extra fare. Other crew members Dudley Quick Lindsay and a Portland conductor helped eject him before he fired two shots hitting Linder in the heart. Ross has prior trouble records.
Minneapolis won the first game of the home series in a wild see-saw battle. Olmstead’s wildness nearly cost the locals, while Toledo tied the score in the ninth. Quil len and Cravath delivered in the last half of the final inning with key singles to seal the win.
Toledo market notes list cash and futures for wheat at 31.06 for September and 1.06 for December with May at 1.09. Corn cash around 70 to 74 cents with September 6c December 5316c and May date. Oats cash 40 cents with September 31/4c December 881/4c and May. Rye cash 72c.
Charles Marquardt, a wealthy farmer recently divorced, turned violent and announced he would kill his family. Police intervened, requiring three officers to arrest him after he became seemingly insane in Madison Indiana on August 4.
Rockville Indiana announces all day electric light plant service. Businesses and homes may use electric lights and cooking appliances if desired. The switch to around the clock power marks a new era for local commerce and daily life.
Ila and Ire Chapman of Greenfield Henry Chapman? No, Ila and Ire Chapman of Greenfield join John Barnes and Warren Holding of Morristown to travel to Almont North Dakota for harvest work starting Sunday.
Louisville outplayed Kansas City at every stage and won the first game of the series 6 to 0 in Kansas City Missouri.
Frank Emge, 19, arrested by Evansville detectives after deserting from the navy in October 1996. He expresses relief at capture, saying he endured three years of fear and sought peace but avoided cities to stay free. He worked for farmers around Evansville and implicated a relative who allegedly betrayed him.
Princeton Indiana August 6 Miss Gertrude Johnson fifteen and Homer Cook twenty two were arrested while trying to elope to Mt Carmel Illinois to be married. They were released and the girl sent home to her mother at Oakland City. The mother declined to prosecute and voiced concern for her daughter's return.
William J. McCoy of 27 Virginia avenue issues the eighteenth Indianapolis Lawyers Directory issued yearly. It lists more than 70 attorneys and includes Indiana state officers, the Indiana supreme and appellate courts, United States courts, county circuit and superior courts, court reporters, justices of the peace, Marion county officers and city officers.
Bristow Oklahoma farmers charge ten cents admission to swimmers during the hot spell. Locals agreed to the plan and boys and men from nearby towns report finding it hard to locate a swimming hole without paying the dime fee.
The passage argues time saving inventions like the sewing machine and telephone gain universal use, predicting Fels Naptha soap will be adopted by every woman. It claims it cuts wash time, reduces labor, allows cold water washing, and urges following the product directions to embrace modern methods.
Philadelphia August report states Oscar Nelson, the boxer, filed a $10,000 suit in the U S circuit court against George C Boldt and Lawrence McCormick of the Bellevue-Stratford hotel. He alleges he registered for a room then was told all rooms were occupied or engaged.
A countryman and his bride visit the box office for tickets. The ticket seller asks their seating choice. The groom calls her Marer and the bride blushes, replying that since they are married, it would be proper to sit in the family circle.
News from Presidio Texas reports four hundred armed Mexicans seized San Carlos Chihuahua, resisted government troops, proclaimed a republic, and drove away surveying teams over alleged excessive taxes.
Sullivan Ind August 6 Local politicians familiar with state politics tie Will H Hays of Sullivan to a Republican bid for attorney general He led the state Republican speakers bureau during the campaign and works with his father Hon John T Hays in law practice in Sullivan He is expected to receive strong backing when the time comes
President Johnson of the American league suspended umpire Tim Hurst after an incident with Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Collins last Tuesday. The suspension is indefinite pending an investigation into the trouble.
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