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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1904
Page
1
A movement in Indianapolis aims to end the Sunday shaving dispute among barbers. Fines and arrests have mounted, but several acquittals dim the union’s resolve. A proposed settlement would open shops two hours on Sunday mornings at 25 cents per shave, with a peace meeting likely.
The Flower Mission plans a Christmas shower in Indianapolis with homes opened on Wednesday to accept gifts for distribution to sick and needy families. Donors may send items to listed residents including Mrs Benjamin Marpisen and Mrs J H Lowes, among others, under the committee led by Mr Victor Hendricks and Mrs Lavalette Dicker.
The U S Supreme Court in Washington Dec 18 weighed a dispute between Western Union Telegraph Company and Pennsylvania Railroad Company over the tearing down of Western Union poles along the railroad right of way. The court’s decision touched on contract termination and rights of way.
In a lower court action Dr M A Till faced a claim for $1000 by Miss Margaret Stout who said the money was lent. After a prior judgment of one dollar she recovered new claims alleging transfer of assets to his wife. Hill testified about prior debts and a questioned engagement.
Monday court docket shows multiple divorce complaints including Mary J Hamner against EJ Hammer with Judge Carter granting a decree. Other filings include Mariner alleging neglect of her adopted daughter and a husband forced to care for children amid wife’s prolonged absences, plus threats and name calling.
The opening session of the Matthews National Bank case in federal court featured Assistant District Attorney LaFallette addressing the jury for about an hour and a half. Colum bus lawyer Altorner Andrews followed with a similar length speech for the defendant, while Duncan presented a two hour defense. Closing arguments by District Attorney Joseph Keating will follow, with the trial proceeding to the jury Monday night. Indianapolis lawyers say the case raises some of the most minute legal questions in a silver trial city.
Detectives Bray and Holtz arrested 18 year old Harry Martindale on petit larceny charges after a raid on a house on West Wanash street where both black and white individuals met. Three white girls and three colored men were taken into custody along with house owner Spence Tolliver. Tolliver was fined 100 and costs and jailed for days. The color line and punished workers drew further fines and days in the workhouse. Judge Whallon condemned the situation as a city curse.
The Associated Harvard clubs elected Benjamin Carpenter of Chicago as president and Rome G. Brown of Minneapolis as secretary treasurer at the annual meeting. T. J. Eaton of Pittsburgh serves as an officer.
Mayor Holtman announced Indianapolis water company will begin excavation for a new 6 inch main within a few days. The stretch through the heart of the city is set to start next Saturday.
Wall Street reacts as Thomas Lawson’s advertisements spark a rapid market tumble in early trading. Amalgamated copper drops about six percent, other speculative shares slide, and liquidity remains limited as Lawson vows further action.
Senate member Stewart proposes salaries for national leaders after March 4. Article lists President at 102 dollars with White House use, Vice President and Speaker at 90 dollars, senators and representatives at 10 dollars each, and a provision that the vice president's salary may go to the senate president pro tem when he fills the role.
Russian pianist De Pachmann arrives in town last Saturday to perform with the theater symphony conducted by Karl Sehnottar. The concert features Tipketa at ialdwikrs and the works of Janes' Dustiosa Oatos, promising a notable night of classical music.
Loganport Indiana December 1 special to The Sun says Frank Obenchain treasurer for Cass County has vanished. A shortage in his accounts is reported and suspicion grows he may have used county funds to cover losses. Obenchain, age 55, married, has not been seen for two weeks. his family and friends are unaware of his whereabouts. Mrs Hendsmen has guaranteed the shortage, with the fund to be restored by any missing amount.
Delvia, violently attacked by her husband Sutlay, sustained serious injuries. He allegedly knocked her, choked, kicked, and nearly severed her feet, leaving her in critical condition. Bicycle patrolmen found her in distress as police search for the suspect, who fled from the scene after the incident at their home.
A planned evening concert will feature Vladimir de Wachmann as a noted soloist. The program includes Beethoven Herthoven Chopin and Debussy works, with a 6:15 PM start and seating after the opening movement.
A republican backed push in 1904 calls for impeachment of Judge Charles Swayne of Florida. The judiciary committee voted to report impeachment, but the House postponed further action. The scene cites corruption inefficiency and disloyalty charges amid controversy over a federal judgeship appointed by President Harrison in 1890.
Nan Patterson, chorus girl accused of the Young murder, smiles in court with her father beside her and expresses confidence in an acquittal so she may be home for Christmas. Witness William Stemmon testifies to hearing a pistol shot as the case unfolds before Justice Davie.
County commissioners gathered in Indianapolis to plan reforms in county boards methods and means. McGregor led talks on establishing an emergency fund to handle sudden needs for roads and bridges and to improve charity fund management. The visiting delegation will stay at the Occidental hotel while in session.
A London dealer's autograph catalogue claims Charles Dickens's full name was Charles John Huttman Dickens. The notice cites the unusual middle name and notes the impact on public perception.
Cleveland dispatch reports U S authorities surveilling at least five individuals across the nation in connection with Mrs Chadwick’s large financial dealings. If indictments result, warrants will follow. Witnesses include Andrew Carnegie and Feeriver Lyons. others from Oberlin and Perry township politics are involved. Findings hinge on grand jury testimony and Beckwith bank links.
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