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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
11
Prosecutors probe alleged conspiracy amid Frenkel tragedy as investigation moves toward a grand jury. Key figures remain unnamed while court action and possible indictments loom over the case.
Detectives continue work as Osband faces murder charges while two other men are jailed on counts of blackmail. Authorities say investigation focuses on death circumstances and possible accomplices. The case involves named parties awaiting further inquiry and potential legal action.
State troops quell Springfield riot sparked by alleged assault on a white woman. Two men shot dead, a Negro lynched, several seriously wounded and many houses burned in the bad lands. National Guard units from Bloomington Decatur Peoria Pekin mobilized as mobs clash with militia.
Investigators probe whether Frenkel killed his wife or if a death by own action note was written. The case centers on the couple's finances, including $11,799 life insurance on the wife and $12,800 on Frenkel’s life, and how premiums were paid. Authorities seek who secured the policies and the timing of the asylum histories.
Edward M. Tutt reports on the Frenkel murder case as Indianapolis investigators link an insurance scandal to Mrs Frenkel's death. Allegations involve bribery and large policy placements by Harry Bell, with Frenkel arraigned and held without bond. Detectives pursue notes timing and a conspiratorial network in the life insurance industry.
Buffalo N Y Aug 15 fire at 205 this morning destroyed sheep pens housing 1109 head and barns containing 1000 tons of hay at East Buffalo stockyards. Loss estimated at 175000 dollars. Firemen had it under control by 4 am origin unknown.
Special to The Indianapolis Sun from Greenfield Indiana reports that so many Hancock county Democrats will attend the Kern notification in Indianapolis on August 25 that the traction company will run special cars that day.
Petitions in bankruptcy and for a receiver have been filed in federal court against Henry C. Johnson of Indianapolis a dealer in clay goods and crockery. The Robinson Clay Products company of Akron Ohio the Wabash Clay company of Veedersburg Ind and the Whitehall Pottery works of Whitehall Ill seek a receiver Patrick J Callahan of Indianapolis named as receiver.
Scores visit the Indianapolis Sun office for literature on the Camp Algonac trip to Russell Island Michigan. The voyage uses Big Four and White Star steamers from Detroit with total cost 15 50, or 9 30 for children under 12. Train departs Indianapolis at 6 15 p m August 23, tickets valid ten days with Detroit visit option, camp runs August 31.
The Portsmouth sheriff and deputies opened their revolvers and ordered the mob from the jail after breaking down outer doors. Fire department water hoses then driven off the assailants as they dispersed.
Gov Hanly returns Saturday afternoon from Chicago where he spent a month touring the middle west with temperance advocates. Attorney General James Bingham will return from vacation Monday and soon join the governor in promoting temperance and Republicanism in forthcoming speeches.
Former Bartholomew county residents will hold a reunion Sunday afternoon at Brookside Park.
Evansville Indiana August 15 James D Parvin postmaster for over eight years under McKinley and Roosevelt collapsed in the lobby of the St George hotel late last night causing sudden death authorities said he suffered a heart attack while in the lobby of the St George hotel evidences of a sudden collapse were found by bystanders Parvin who had served as postmaster since the McKinley administration was widely respected in the community and his death was sudden and unexpected by friends and colleagues in Evansville
Edward M. Tutt reports on Mayer Frenkel arrested for murder to gain insurance money. His son David, nine, runs the south Capitol Avenue secondhand shop with sister Anna, five, while awaiting his father's return. Neighbors note the store’s gaudy excess and disorder, and mention a troubled marriage with Austrian-born wife Frenkel.
H G Spensel, baker at 1030 South East Street, gave his wife 43 pounds of pennies as a birthday present. The pennies formed a large heap on a table, totaling 5 875 coins.
The Indiana Democratic Traveling Men's club led by R. B. Kirby and Herman F. Adams urges unity to rescue government from grafters. A meeting at Grand Hotel on Aug. 15 invites members with Henry Warrum as speaker to join the fight and win the election.
The county power house chief engineer Charles Daugherty faces potential removal after allegations tied to a boiler deal. Records suggest he aided Atlas Engine Works in securing a $21,331 contract, over a work worth about $16,000, prompting calls for action as part of an anti graft push.
The county commissioners filed suit to recover 34000 from former County Auditor Cyrus J. Clark. They claim 28000 was wrongfully obtained and cite numerous breaches of law. Attorneys fees and costs of investigation totaling 6000 are demanded. Clark has until September 7 to reply.
New York August 15 Charles F Murphy leader of Tammany hall today predicted the election of Bryan at the November election.
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