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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
1
Indicted for the assassination of his twin sister Elizabeth Gillespie faces trial as farmers form the jury. Prosecution opens with alibi aims and new witnesses to place Gillespie away from the crime scene.
A young man, unnamed, narrowly escaped death Thursday morning when crossing street car tracks at Delaware and Washington streets. He stepped in front of a street car and froze as an interurban approached on the opposite track. With presence of mind he jumped back as the heavy vehicle passed within a few feet, then walked away unharmed and smiling.
Boston December 1 The rumor of Thomas W Lawson being assassinated in London stock circles is unfounded The representative says Lawson is not assassinated and remains alive with no proof of the claim
The fourth annual meeting of the executive committee will elect a president to fill the Hanna death vacancy. Andrew Carnegie is often mentioned for the post. An international committee will form an international civic federation.
The Southern Indiana Explor able Church of God sues Rev. John Vinson Mary Carter and Sarah Brown to quiet title on church property at LeGrande Ave and Hamburg St plus about ten lots on the south side. Eldership alleges deed to church was diverted to Vinson who failed to record it and the deed was destroyed leaving the title in dispute. Witness Rev W St Covert known phrenologist testifies.
Henry Springer, drunk, set his own home ablaze, killing no one but destroying the house. Judge Alford sentenced him to Indiana State prison for one to life years after testimonies from his wife and children. Springer admitted drinking, asked mercy, but the judge upheld the punishment. The family wept as he was led away.
Rev Alexis Jeffries father of the world heavyweight champion boards the steamer Vortura bound for Auckland and Sydney to preach the gospel to the benighted inhabitants of the antipodes.
Pearl Sutton was found guilty of larceny and sent to the workhouse after selling Alfen Broaderick's furniture while he was confined. Mrs Broaderick testified, and both women were reported to have been together. The Uolon National Bank advertises business facilities under President William J. Rickards.
New York dispatch reports Anandat district officials of Standard Oil considering charges under Penal Code Section 435 against Thomas W. Lanson for circulating false stock market rumors. Possible criminal action mirrors prior BRT prosecution of Alfred J. Goslin. Rockefeller and Rogers advised.
A wire suspension bridge over the Fle river near Charleston collapsed Thursday morning. Children on the structure plunged 40 feet into the icy water as ice broke. Rescues saved most, but Mamie Higrenbotham and Ray Humphreys died. One girl suffered a broken arm and internal injuries. several drivers injured. one man missing. Fifteen children were rescued unharmed.
Public sale planned for condemned furniture of the federal building in Indianapolis. W M Sawyer of Washington DC has invoiced the furniture for the new building, with items such as mahogany desks and oak pieces to be acquired, and some stock to be sold as salvage.
In Duquoin Illinois on December 15 reports describe renewed wheatmeal activity near Zeigler. Three nights of heavy gunfire disturb residents as bullets rain in dense woods near farms. Farmers seek shelter with relatives far from the danger as Colin Campbell, brother in law Joseph Leiter, is among guests in Zeigler.
Judge Allen ruled in probate that the late Benjamin Harrison’s estate fund of 1300 for Mrs. Harrison should use original cost value for stocks, with bonds added at market price. Russell Harrison contested stock values, but the court upheld most findings, aside from bonds valued at market price. Forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy with rising temperatures tonight.
Tokio dispatch says Japanese torpedoed the Sevastopol at Sevastopol harbor and that Russian fleet is being wiped out. Port Arthur is described as being pounded into ruins with streets deserted, docks damaged, and ships sunk or driven ashore amid heavy shelling from 28 meter hill.
District attorney Joseph Kealing visited Washington after plans for a federal court conference on the Matthews banker's case. He met with leaders including Congressman Jem Fewsy and Watson, while Gomlrich and Harry Blarr did not attend. Ann Arbor Club Organizes Michigan Association with officers elected at Shortridge High School.
No cases tied in federal court Thursday as juries were dismissed and several trials postponed due to witnesses failing to appear. A Greek defendant named Georgeom faced continuance for taking money from mail matter, with a writ issued for Georgeoft. The case against B Williams, charged with sending obscene material through the mail, was delayed for witness nonappearance.
The International Barbers Union backs local groups in a battle over Sunday shaving and a proposed compromise. Barbers seek a peaceable resolution while opposing shops opening on Sundays near Columbia and University, with union funds backing the fight and public opinion shaping outcomes.
Melvine Kyle, a young man, was convicted in federal court after his father testified against him. He was found guilty of taking money from a money order and sentenced to three years in prison. The father claimed the theft occurred while he was away at a party in North Weather? and was not discovered until police investigated in Chicago.
Charles DeWith of 410 B Washington It was killed in the Panhandle wreck at Cambridge City on Wednesday. He had been on the couch a few weeks after a vacation and initially declined railroading but later returned to it as a conductor on the wrecked train. He leaves a young wife. Ervin D. Mule of 4 Gamillon Ave also served as a conductor on the train. The family heard no details of the wreck. Indianapolis man Charles W. Richards, an attorney, and Mrs Mae Reuters of South End were married at the Souders home Wednesday night. After a short stay in South Bend, the couple will return to Indianapolis. Christmas Jewelry at Marina Fat on North at.
The article describes the Indiana inaugural events led by Governor-elect Durbin with plans for a noon ceremony January 8 at the capital, a prayer, oath by Chief Justice Hadley, and a public reception. A state guard display will close the ceremonial portion, with officials Durbin, Luckwood, Storms, and Sherrick coordinating plans.
Walton L. Dynes, a longtime clerk, is selected by the postal clerks as the choice for superintendent of the Indianapolis post office. The decision follows the recent death of the former supervisor and relies on Dynes’s extensive knowledge of railroad and mail facilities and his service handling Patterson’s desk. A pending official ratification could elevate Dynes over other contenders amid tensions among city post office staff. Meanwhile, unrelated local listings promote Propylaeum tea room catering and new piano prices from Wolechner’s.
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