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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
10
A critical wartime style article in Evansville Indiana attacks the First district Republicans. It targets Watson and Foster, accuses Vanderburgh boss Charles Covert of corruption, and recalls the 1912 Evansville political machine, saloons, and reform wins led by John W. Boehne.
A detailed account of Indiana politics shows Hemenway and Covert backing for Foster fading as Cunningham and Watson clash with temperance groups. The piece traces back to historic Nineteenth Century contests, treacherous deals, and postmasters under Hemenway. It notes the Anti-Saloon League opposition to Foster and calls out railroad town loyalties shaping support for Watson and Taylor. A Republican ring member sums up the sentiment with distrust.
The eighth annual McCormick family reunion was held Sunday at Brookside park. Amos D. McCormick, 89, formerly of Indianapolis and now from Cartersburg, spoke about the family building the first log cabin in Indianapolis. About 150 people attended from across the state. next year’s gathering is planned for Riverside Park.
La Porte Indiana Aug 24 Mrs Sarah Margaret Meacham was shot and killed yesterday by her son in law William Delph while protecting her son William Edward Meacham from Delph s anger Delph a farmer had been drinking.
A Tenth ward Democrats event drew strong turnout Sunday at corner Hope and Vye streets. Timothy Nyguts urged supporters to back the slate, while plans to use funds for new quarters were outlined. Kelthear was expected to address the crowd and party leaders from both parties were invited to attend.
The County Teachers' institute met Monday in the criminal courtroom with County Supt. John B. Carr presiding. Attendees will receive instruction in music literature and history. About 100 teachers are in attendance.
The longtime diplomat died in Germany following an operation for cancer. He had held important posts and served in key foreign service roles, leaving a notable mark on subsequent diplomacy.
Berlin Aug 24 Baron Speck von Sternburg German ambassador to the United States died today in Heidel berg after an operation for cancer he had suffered ten years. He was a progressive, popular diplomat and held posts of great responsibility. The baroness was formerly Lily Langham of Kentucky. He met her in Washington when he was chargé d affaires after the Spanish American War. they married in Tony. In Washington he enjoyed Roosevelt's friendship and frequent White House calls. He helped cement cordial U S German relations.
J Frank Cordova, the unfrocked minister from South River New Jersey, freed from Trenton penitentiary after four years for deserting his wife and eloping with Julia Bowne, was spotted in Philadelphia. He reportedly wrote to Bowne promising to come for her, while Bowne’s father warned Cordova to stay away, and another observer urged an examination of his mental state.
Miss Edo May Glover, vocalist, arrives in Indianapolis in a directoire gown she will wear at the English opera house. Manager Overpack greets her through a crowd drawn by her beauty and the Paris imported sheath. She will debut at English's this afternoon with two new songs becoming popular in the vast.
Youngstown reports in six weeks the iron industry expands with five new 500 ton blast furnaces nearing completion. The $10,600,000 project will employ about 1,000 workers and boost local production.
Bernard J. Sheridan, former Kansas City editor, projects William J. Bryan capturing at least 30 states and 251 electoral votes, with as many as 302 if New York Washington and West Virginia swing his way. He estimates Taft at about 93 votes, 11 states, and 181 total if the doubtful states tilt against him.
The Indiana State Fair schedules soldiers day and children’s day on Tuesday. Old soldiers and schoolchildren ages 7 to 12 gain free admission. Events include Weber’s band, the Indianapolis Military band, vaudeville shows, and horse races starting at 1 pm. Draft horse and livestock exhibitions begin at 9 am with hogs, sheep, and poultry judged. Night entertainment in the grand coliseum features chariot and Roman standing races, a horse show, and other attractions beginning at 1:15 pm.
Henry W. Klausmann county surveyor came back from Yellow Stone National park and Alaska. On Monday he presented bridge funding figures to the commissioners while his deputy John G. Hawekette had drafted a $305,000 estimate. officials sought Klausmann's final approval on the appropriation.
The Republican county committee will relocate from two rooms on the State Life building's second floor to the third floor of the Saks building at Pennsylvania and Washington Streets. About nine rooms will be occupied, with the move occurring about midweek.
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