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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
1
Judge Pritchard addresses a Mar PCAN jury while Indianapolis banks report rising deposits through February. The stock exchange resumes weekly calls as deposits surge, building permits and real estate transfers rise, and money flows into savings institutions.
Benjamin K. Osborn resigns from the grand jury and appears as a witness on graft charges tied to the Marion county courthouse. Judge Pritchard names three new jurors and orders immediate investigation with Prosecutor Hooton and Deputy Baker assisting. several old members resign to avert bias.
Felix A. McWhirter, head of People's Bank, advocates a Prohibition presidency and denounces local option as harmful to farmers and workers. He argues the liquor trade drains wages, hurts breadstuff markets, and damages employment, calling for money redirected to productive industries. King Hess is mentioned.
The elevation of tracks in Indianapolis cost 106,876.24 dollars per a report by Frank Notelerk of the Board of Public Works. Big Four, Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton, and Vandalia railways owe the city 23,986 dollars as their share. Work, begun recently after a federal restraining order, is expected to finish in 66 days with iron work on several lines. the Big Four encountered a brief delay.
The Central Methodist Episcopal church marked anniversaries for Bishop John W. Vincent and Mr W D Cooper. The two aged figures, aging 76 and 74, were honored in a Sunday service with remarks from the pastor Rev Dr King and congregational congratulations.
State Supt. F A Cotton travels to Washington to join the National Association of School Superintendents convention. He will discuss plans and problems in public instruction and is expected to be back by Thursday.
John Stewart, described as a smiling Indian, will be taken back to Springfield Illinois to face grand larceny charges. He has been in the workhouse for weeks after wandering into a rooming house while intoxicated and sleeping until discovered by two young women returning from the theater.
Draftsman Irrank Spiegel reports from Augusta and Atlanta that liquor can only be obtained from dispensaries under the new laws. He notes a dispensary in North Augusta, South Carolina, bringing in more than 1500 dollars daily.
The Howard Athletic club at 1019 East Twentieth Street was raided by Police Sergeant Hagerty Sunday night. Fifteen Black men and one White man were arrested on gambling charges. Beverly Howard and Charles Frady were charged with keeping a gambling house. Lieutenant Sandmann, after observing a poker game at 234 North Illinois Street, appeared. five hundred poker chips were seized. In police court the cases were continued.
Robert Huggins faces a slander suit in Circuit court filed by Levi Eilering over claims the painter working for Eilering stole a hat and tools from property near Churchman Pike and Bethel Ave. Eilering seeks $5000 in damages with ex mayor Caleb S. Denny for the plaintiff and John S. Duncan leading the defense.
County Attorney John C. Ruckelshaus urged a thorough investigation of courthouse graft before a Civic league committee at the courthouse on Monday. He said the speech at the Republican convention endorsing exposure of all guilty parties had the commissioners approval and urged full cooperation of the Civic league. Oliver Carson led the league, advocating broad investigations across county offices with no time limit.
January birth totals show the First and Tenth wards tied for most births with 45 each in Indianapolis. Overall 419 births were recorded citywide, with Fifteenth Ward at 410. Fourth Ninth and Thirteenth wards reported 34, Eighth 11, and Second 15 births for the month.
Clarence Griffith a horse trader was arrested by Capt. Bray and Detective Smith after Humane Officer Merrill charged him with selling a wind broken bull horse to Fred Dries of 1514 Spruce Street for 90 dollars.
The Board of Public Works calls the Haughville town hall a Jonah and reports no other bidders after weeks of advertising. The Knights of Pythias lodge submitted the sole bid of 2559 dollars, and the offer was taken under advisement.
W. Te. Lee of 20 West Thirtieth Street was appointed to the $1,000 yearly clerkship in the city building inspector’s office, a vacancy created by the death by self-inflicted action of W F Barrows. Lee had been employed by W H Messenger, furniture dealer, and the appointment was announced Monday.
Chief of Police Metzger orders the Fountain-square Gang, aged 15 to 17, to be broken up after loitering on Virginia Avenue and Prospect Street and throwing snowballs at streetcars. Arrests include John Phillips 915 Buchanan Fred Crawford 1135 Linden William Miller 919 Prospect James Dougherty 420 Trying-place and Jesse Ewing rear 1010 Virginia Avenue. A separate incident reports a snowball strike injuring a woman near Louisiana Street and Virginia Avenue.
Worry over financial affairs led J C Bayldon a prominent broker in railroad shares to commit death by own action in London on February 24. The report notes his recognition in financial circles and the sudden nature of the act.
In Cleveland on February 24, Mrs. Augusta Strey, 73, set fire to her clothing and burned to death. Police report a tragic accidental self immolation occurring inside her home, with neighbors hearing a alarm and authorities investigating the scene.
Police probe possible double death after James Christ and John Georges were found overcome by gas in a room at 58 West Washington Street. Dimitri died at once. Georges severely overcome and not expected to recover. Open gas outlet mentioned as the source. Authorities say the case may involve attempted double suicide.
Following the death of Jack son Landers last survivor on the tile works board, Charles M Cooper was elected president with W N Pleken as vice president Earl M Ogle as secretary and William Landers as treasurer Landers is the late Jackson Landers son.
Samusi Bates reports a dead man found in weeds along White river near West Michigan street. The body lay for about two weeks. age estimated around 40. Police suspect murder due to stab wounds and two foreign brand cigarettes found in the coat. The victim remained unidentified at o clock and was taken to the elite morgue.
In Pittsburgh on February 24 the conspiracy indictments against Augustus Hartje, John L. Welshons, and Clifford Flooe were brought to trial. Attorneys argued to merge the indictments for joint trial while a motion to quash indictment 233 charging Hartje and Welshons with subornation of perjury was debated at length.
Washington Feb 24 The United States case against Standard Oil resumes today as witnesses from Cleveland Atlanta Baltimore and Norfolk testify. Court sessions will also be held in Cleveland and Chicago as the trial aims to decide if the oil trust is a conspiracy in restraint of trade or should be dissolved.
Chicago reports that Mrs Myrna Tyne widow of a Buffalo banker and heiress is to marry Charles Wingate star of Henry Miller's The Great Divide after he captured her hand and wealth. Wingate is the second star in the production.
Notre Dame beat the Y M S team 43 to 22 on Saturday night, claiming the victory in a clear win.
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