30 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
1
A blaze at 127 Belmont Avenue, New York, injures 26 with five serious as 200 occupants awaken in night attire. Firemen rescue families by scaling ladders. panic forces hundreds to flee to the street. authorities suspect arson. Three alarms summoned, dozens evacuated from adjoining homes.
Ah Hong an actor in the Chinese theater was shot by ambush on the third floor of a building at 10 Chatham Square. The murder follows the Suey Sing tong retaliation for earlier killings and prompted police to strengthen Chinatown security as residents fled in fear.
In Lake Superior Court Judge Richter granted Mrs. William Wohole a five year limited divorce. The decree lets the couple live apart but forbids remarriage or cohabitation in that period. Lawyers wonder if crossing state lines to remarry would require two divorces for later separation.
Solomon Lewis 70, chiropodist, died at City hospital after being found unconscious in his New Commercial hotel room on Georgia and Illinois streets. A struggle noise led to discovery. death likely from natural causes. Coroner notified. a letter to stepson Stephen Reid Tacoma Wash revealed life insurance of 1000 dollars and funeral expense arrangements.
The piece argues Republicans plan to hold their state convention ahead of Democrats to suppress temperance discussion and silence J Frank Hanly. It notes Hanly's influence at previous meetings and predicts efforts to block speeches and a temperance plank, while citing recent dry and wet outcomes in Worcester Massachusetts as context.
A severe cold wave drives temperatures to eight below zero in Indiana with widespread deaths and suffering. Reports from Chicago New York Washington Raleigh Boston Columbus Atlanta Richmond Pittsburgh Buffalo Augusta Rome Springfield Wilkes Barre Denver St Louis note subzero to double digit readings and persistent frigid conditions across the region.
Charles Grimes claiming Baltimore ties was held on forgery charges after offering a $23,000 farm purchase to a local firm with a $5,000 check from the First National Bank of Baltimore. Baltimore inquiries revealed Grimes unknown there and detectives found he had cashed other fake checks earlier that morning.
Willie Hoppe and Ora Morningstar agreed to an 18.2 balk-line match in New York with 1,500 points total, 500 points per night on February dates. Harry Davis arranged the event for $500 a side with a $20 forfeit from Brunswick. The winner earns 75 percent of gross receipts, the loser 25 percent, and the victor earns the right to challenge Calvin Demarest for the 162 title.
Prize fighter Ray Bronson reports a sneak thief took an overcoat valued at five dollars a tan gloves and a silk handkerchief with large dots from 1124 North Illinois Street on Wednesday evening. A purse containing about two dollars was also stolen. Police were notified. A separate burglary at 1014 North Delaware Street yielded a revolver a gold garnet ring and a silver necklace.
Mrs John Harbinson an 80 year old resident of North Shrabane township was found frozen to death near the coalhouse in her yard. She had lived in the same house for 60 years and likely died while seeking fuel. Her husband lives in Iowa and her three daughters are in Pennsylvania.
Oren S. Hack was named as special administrator of the Rhodius estate with a $100,000 bond. Probate Judge Frank B. Ross outlined duties including rent collection, keeping the court advised, and coordinating with attorneys while avoiding any settlement negotiations on city claims or Elma Dare demands.
Roy McKinney, tied to a prior hold up at a Bearss hotel in Peru Indiana where Dora Chappell aged 18 was killed and McKinney later died by suicide, is confirmed by night clerk C H Gregg as the highwayman who looted $8 from a Dairy Ranch cash register. Gregg, shown a photo by Detectives Morgan and Lancaster, had suspected McKinney. He was facing a concealed weapons charge and failed to appear in police court. The pair were arrested here two weeks ago on information from the girl’s father after living together as husband and wife.
Bankruptcy papers filed for Josepng Hughley and Son at Sia and meetures with a claim of six dollars as well as Geor W Crosier of Me. filed bank ruptcy papers bringing attention to the Si matter in the record.
County Commissioner Von Hake on Thursday objected to a claim by County Surveyor Paul Julian for 4 as general engineer of road work. With two commissioners at odds, the matter was taken under advisement and may be settled by the new board next year. Von Hake said road superintendents reported they had never seen Julian on the route in their districts.
Fifty one telephones are ordered removed from the homes of police sergeants plain-clothes men and detectives by the present Board of Safety in a decision made at its final meeting before the new board takes over Monday. The Central Union company telephones are removed, with the city having paid for them and a controversy over the failure to reduce costs noted.
Frank S. Fishback sues for a temporary restraining order in circuit court to stop County Treasurer Edward J. Robison and deputy Charles K. Shhare from removing the city funded card index system used in the Barrett law assessment bureau. He alleges the city paid for the system and owns it, and removal would cause confusion and irreparable damage before his Jan 1, 1910 succession as treasurer. Judge Remster to hear the case January 5, 1910.
Mayor Spookwalter and Mayor-elect Shank met Thursday in the mayor’s office to arrange the inauguration for next Monday at 12 at the new city hall. The ceremony will be in the office that will house the city controller when the hall is finished, and the oath is expected as the courthouse clock strikes noon.
A giant pitch blende ore body discovered at the German mine in Central City Colorado. Samples brought to Denver by Herman Fleck of the Colorado School of Mines show ore running 9.16 percent uranium and 85 percent assay purity, far surpassing prior records and promising abundant radium at $2,600 per ounce for scientific and medical use.
Mrs Belle Orme 39 drank carbolic acid during supper prep in the kitchen at 560 Drover Street. Despondent for days, she told her husband George Orme she had done it and died shortly after as doctors Dr. W. A. Fugate and Dr. E. A. Pape failed to save her. The husband reported no clear cause for her despondency.
The case against mayor elect Shank, fined 25 dollars and costs in police court for selling merchandise at auction without a city license, was settled in circuit court Thursday with an agreement to waive costs. The incident occurred at 116 North Pennsylvania Street on November 14, 1908.
President Fallleren of Pallieres is reported ill in Paris with illness diagnosed today by a specialist summoned to attend him. The brief dispatch notes a physician's consultation and ongoing medical attention in the capital city.
Managua reports three Central American republics Honduras Salvador and Costa Rica recognize President Madriz and Mexico follows. The move challenges U S policy and signals a new alignment as Emrico Creel’s mission shapes regional diplomacy and U S Mexico tensions.
In Managua on December 30 President Madriz mobilizes about 5000 troops to defend the capital against Gen. Estrada’s assault while calling a five member peace commission to negotiate with insurgents. The government gaps include members linked to Zelaya’s faction and opposition figures, as symbols of ongoing political maneuvering. Madriz seeks recognition from regional leaders and consolidates war funds through levies as the insurgency tests the capital’s defenses.
Secretary of State Wilson denied that U S marines fought with revolutionists at Rama and said no deserters were reported. Zelaya’s Mexico claim was dismissed as a ploy. The State Department weighs Estrada’s actions and peace talks with Madrid as Olivares returns to Managua to review Estrada’s progress.
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