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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
9
A bu ard view shows La Guaira, Venezuela’s principal seaport, with acting president Vicente Gomez overseeing affairs during Castro’s absence in Europe. The composition captures a high command scene and situates the moment in the war’s frame.
A dispatch from Paxton Hibben at the U S state department says Venezuela has declared war on Holland. President Castro, long ill, reportedly left for France, then Berlin, amid anti Castro sentiment and rioting. Dutch seizures of Venezuelan ships trigger Caracas defense measures and protests to The Hague.
Indianapolis Sun notes Pastor Frederick E. Taylor of First Baptist Church urges city residents to support Salvation Army efforts to fund a Christmas dinner for needy locals. He cites success in other cities and hopes Indianapolis will meet the group’s needs.
Richard C Cross faced assault charges for striking his invalid wife who suffers from cancer. In police court Judge Whallon fined Cross 25 dollars with costs and imposed 30 days in the workhouse on two charges after his wife grew nervous as a witness. Police arrived at the Cross home at 302 North Pine street to find her bleeding from chest injuries.
Thomas DeFalco, who had a liquor license申 probably refused by county commissioners in the interests of good morals, serves notice of appeal. He sought a license to sell liquor at the southwest corner of Miami and Liberty streets, and now appeals the decision.
Washington Dec 17 Chairman Perkins of the select committee reported a resolution calling on the president to share the information behind his insinuations about congressmen related to secret service. The measure passed 270 to 14 and was adopted unanimously.
Sarah Ray won a $4,000 verdict against the city of Indianapolis in superior court No. 4 after a trial that lasted several days. She claimed negligence for injuries from a fall through a sidewalk at Illinois and Georgia streets affecting her spinal and nervous systems. She had sought $25,000 with testimony from half a dozen experts.
Washington reports the president signed a proclamation establishing the Wheeler national monument within the Rio Grande national forest in Colorado. Constantinople notes the first Turkish parliament opened with the sultan leading a large parade. Port-au-Prince reports Genera l Simon named president of Haiti.
Major Escott of the Salvation Army rents the Virginia Avenue Auditorium for a Christmas tree for Indianapolis’ poor children. The move replaces the original 35 North Capitol Avenue venue. The high ceiling enables a larger tree and seating for about 1,000 kids to receive presents with additional entertainment planned.
Albert Sahm, Marion County auditor, commends the Salvation Army for its season efforts in Indianapolis. He notes the organization uses a direct accurate system to assess need and allocate resources, ensuring donations reach worthy recipients and chari ties are not misplaced.
Donations to the Salvation Army Christmas fund arrive in steady amounts with increasing street pots and mailed checks. A child’s plea is quoted, describing a Christmas happiness only the charity can provide, urging continued contributions from the public.
Judge Pliny V. Bartholomew appeals Indianapolis residents to support the Salvation Army amid annual church backing from Memorial church members. The letter highlights Christmas charity needs including clothing and meals for families, urging readers to contribute to aid the poor and afflicted.
Probate Judge Frank B. Ross of Elcet praises the Salvation Army for effective relief of real destitution. He says the Army’s spirit and methods engage practical businessmen and reach the needy at Christmas, stressing its immeasurable good and close contact with true destitution.
A fragmentary plea describes a deserving but poor family on Wabash Street needing help. Maj Escott is cited noting the appeal to Col. and others for assistance during the Christmas season. The text reflects a local charity appeal typical of the era.
Indiana State Bard of Charities reviews Marion County infirmary amid health board interest. County officials, ready to fund a modern building, face council delays. Plans exist, 2200 inmates crowded, fire risk severe. Seventeen blind, many crippled or infirm.
IN OUR STATE Carthage droggist Marion Mc Clain found guilty of illegally selling liquor. Noblesville commissioners award contracts for 2% gravel roads totaling 117865 under the new law. Ate James W Delph charged with harm to his mother in law Sarah Mescham pleads self-delusion.
New York reports that Theodore Burton lost a cabinet offer from the president elect, signaling a rift with Ohio senator Taft and Cleveland congressman Burton. Wa rnesses say Burton rushed to Ohio to push his political aims amid rumors of a Garfield interior appointment.
Newport Indiana December 17 The William A Dee clay works burned this morning causing a loss of 25000 with 11500 covered by insurance The fire was caused by an overheated tunnel local fire officials reported.
Harry Ganaway, a negro attorney, was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Police Judge Whallon for contempt of court. He was arrested on a loitering charge, which was dismissed when contempt proceedings were brought. No appeal is available from the police judge’s contempt ruling, though prominent negroes have intervened to try to keep him from the workhouse.
W H Kerlin of 620 Porter street told police he was held up on a Thursday just before 1 am by two white men in rough clothing who stepped from a shadowed building and robbed him of 3.50 dollars as he walked along Lock and Walnut Streets.
Miss Harriet A Thaw aunt of Harry K Thaw dies at the Friends Asylum for the Insane in Frankford The fact of her asylum inmate status figured in Harry Thaws second murder trial Her body to be taken to Pittsburgh for burial
In Monticello Kentucky an armed mob seized Elmer Hill from jail and hanged him to a tree outside the city after he was charged with assaulting 13 year old Mamie Womack and murdering her. Hill had been captured in Danville Kentucky and transported here as threats of lynching rose.
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