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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1909
Page
9
An Indianapolis lawyer attempted to charge toward Senator Springer after Springer assaulted merchants over the public accounting bill, triggering a tense confrontation as security intervened.
In Pittsburgh a jury trial advances on conspiracy charges linked to paving a street with wooden blocks. John F. Klein is already found guilty of receiving a 17500 dollar bribe, banker William Ramsay is guilty of paying it, and others face ongoing testimony. The Voters' League touts success in exposing graft and pushing prosecutions amid machine politics.
Mrs. Margaret Sullivan aged 73 burned to death in her bed at 1118 Harlan street shortly after 6 am. Neighbor Mrs. Mary Helm tried to rescue her, breaking in through a smoke filled door but could not. Firemen ruled candle as probable cause. Sullivan's body taken to the city morgue.
L. W. Henley reports Gov. Marshall faces partisan opposition after sending a state financial condition warning to the legislature. Critics claim the message aims to sway a nonpartisan public accounting bill through a Republican Senate while the governor investigates irregularities in the state treasurer’s office and vetoes four court bills.
An angry floor confrontation in the Indiana Senate ends with attorney James W. Noel forcibly escorted from the chamber by Senator Bland after a dispute over the Merchants' association public accounting bill. The clash highlights partisan maneuvers as Springer seeks to kill the bill, while Democrats and Republicans trade moves ahead of a Wednesday special order vote.
President-elect William Howard Taft stays in New York with brother Henry W Taft as senator Knox visits and the treasury secretary choice looms. Taft and Booker T. Washington headline Carnegie Hall for industrial education support while Taft’s attorney general pick, George W. Wickersham, meets him and reviews the inaugural address before press. Franklin MacVeagh of Chicago is noted as the likely nominee.
In Rock Island Illinois on February 23 John Looney attorney and publisher and W W Wilmerton Morning Journal publisher exchanged revolver shots in front of Wilmerton’s office. Looney wounded in abdomen. Seven shots fired. both charged with assault and intent to commit murder. Each released on five thousand dollar bail.
Local option elections are listed for several counties including Daviess Adams Grant Newton and Howard with total saloons affected noted. Additional elections are scheduled this week across Morgan Fountain Wen Dricks Fayette Carroll Gibson Rush Sullivan Jay Marshall Whitley and Shelby counties with days listed for Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday.
The Marion club nominating committee posts the regular ticket for March 10 elections. An independent ticket is expected later. Regular slate includes President John A. Moriarty and officers Merle N A Walker Henry C Churchman John L McFarland secretary John N Calderhead treasurer Fred C Gardner with directors Harry Brooks Alamantor R Hutchingon Donald 8 Morris.
Ollie C. Cheslyn a sign painter fell three stories from an elevator shaft at the Wulschner Stewart Music Co 128 130 N Pennsylvania Street Monday night He was on the third floor and coworkers on the fourth It is unclear how the fall occurred He was treated for head cuts bruises back injuries and is expected to recover Cheslyn lives at 959 W Twenty Eighth Street
Col Duncan O Cooper testified in Nashville as a witness for the state in the murder trial of ex Senator Carmack. He described their past relationship as cordial until a dispute over a race with Senator Taylor. He produced a 1892 farewell editorial by Carmack and a December 194? letter showing continued friendly correspondence.
The second trial of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana opened in Chicago before Judge A B Anderson. The court seeks expedited dispatch with no delay tactics as the prosecution and defense align. Rockefeller, central figure in the first trial, is unlikely to be summoned, so many sensational aspects may be absent in this session.
In superior court No. 3 Judge Carter heard the case of the Indianapolis Light and Heat company seeking $25,000 damages from the street railway company, railroads, city and county over the elevation of railway tracks on Kentucky avenue with Scott & Scott for the plaintiff and multiple defense attorneys for the defendants.
Prosecutor Hooton docketed several cases for Wednesday in criminal court before Judge Pritchard. Named defendants include Sheridan Denson, Vince Wilson, John Toller, Sheridan Denson with Robert H. Higgins, George Hayes, George Spinks, Joseph Till esberry, George Purcell and Harry Purcell. Alleged offenses include petit and grand larceny and conspiracy. The timing for county graft cases was not signified.
Calvin Brandon alleges in his complaint that he fled for a divorce from his wife Grace.
James Moriarity of Bates Street swung a pick on Monday night near Court and Alabama streets, threatening to kill the first man he met. Police found him arming with a pick and he was jailed after his drunkenness charge. He received a four month plus sentence in the workhouse.
A bill aimed at giving public health officers stronger authority to combat stream pollution cleared the Senate. The measure, supported by health officials, seeks to enable swifter action against contaminating discharges and protect drinking water supplies.
Sylvia Green, heiress to Hetty Green, married Matthew Astor Wilks at Morristown New Jersey. She will inherit half of her mother's sixty million dollar estate. Odd scenes accompanied the secrecy driven ceremony as the bridal party left Hoboken for the Lackawanna depot with a parade of curious onlookers and press.
Governor Marshall sent a message to the legislature warning that appropriations must be cut or taxes raised to meet state debts including Indiana University’s $140,000 debt. The message urged caution on bills with large appropriations and served as a financial warning.
The house rejected the Drapier claim after a half hour of violent discussion. Murphy pleaded for Drapier while Sweeney and Haggard challenged the contract. Despite committee support, only a few members signaled approval as the vote to postpone passed with limited backing.
Judge Weir of superior court No 4 set Orville L Webb to $2000 bond after he allegedly failed to turn over funds as directed by Judge Harvey during Flora Barretts receivership suit. An attachment was issued and Webb was brought before the court.
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