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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
2
In Pittsburgh on February 29 Mrs Carola Viacek and her three children were suffocated by smoke when a two story frame house at 5110 Bretton Ave burned. The home housed a store on the first floor where men were playing cards before the blaze. Twelve other occupants of the Kalmonksa house and an adjoining dwelling narrowly escaped.
In Richmond Indiana on February 9 the upcoming Wayne circuit court trial in March could feature Mrs. Susan J. Smith of Muncie and former Richmond resident against John D. Vaughan a wealthy Richmond widower. She seeks 16000 for alleged breach of promise. Both sides are represented by two lawyers. Vaughan denies the charges though affectionate letters of his are reportedly involved.
Crawfordsville Ind Feb 29 Plans for the Lew Wallace statue for the Capitol’s statuary hall progress smoothly. The model is being carved in Paris by Andrew O Conn or, who has received General Wallace’s Civil War uniform from his family. The statue will depict the general in his major-general’s attire in Italian marble and is expected to be ready for dedicatory exercises a year hence.
Ora Dicker of Noblesville died in a railroad wreck near Nara Visa New Mexico last night. He was % years old and the son of township assessor A E Dickey. The young man had gone southwest days ago to file a claim and his remains will be brought home for burial.
Perry Hardin, bailiff of criminal court, loses his role guarding a private liquor stash from Judge James A. Pritchard’s office after nearly $200 worth of wines and spirits were removed from the scene. Court staff and visitors ogled the bottles prompting jokes about Paris and temptation. The liquor was ordered moved to Broad Ripple authorities for destruction, ending the bailiff’s three day ordeal.
Across churches on Sunday, Rev. Robert Newcomb Fulton of Fourth Presbyterian preaches on The Influences of Jesus on the Lives of the Apostles. Central Ave Reformed features Men Forsaken God Stands By and Ten Cleansed but One Grateful. Rev. Neil McPherson of Tabernacle Presbyterian speaks The Real Secret of a Man's Greatness. Choral society offers a short song service. Bismarck Ave Christian ends with Modern Heroes and The Power of Habit. Other sermons include True Holiness and Conscience A View From the Mountain Top by Rev Allan B. Philpott. Rev. David Walk returns to preach at Central Christian. First Baptist covers The Divine Imperative Ye Must be Born Again and No Man Careth for My Soul. New Church Chapel hosts The Making of Man by Rev Frank Gustafson. All Souls Universal holds Liberal Christianity address by Judge James M. Lesthers. Central Ave M E features The Holy Communion and Wealing Leaves with music. Third Christian presents Scenes From the Life and Oratorio of Elijah, plus choir pieces. Roberts Park M E continues Our Example of Prayer by Rev Albert Hurlstone with Grit Gumption and Grace in the evening. Central Ave M E schedules morning and evening sermons by Rev William Wirt King, and Third Christian closes with Elijah themed sermon and musical program.
Rev Harry G Hill of Third Christian church will speak on The Ordinary Man of the Nero in Overalls at a colored men monster meeting at Bethel AME church Sunday with a 3 PM start. Kings Guard Quartet and Third Christian Male Chorus will perform a musical program.
Shelbyville Ind Feb 29 Morris the three year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Crail complained of headache. He was taken to a physician where an examination revealed a soup bean sprouted inside his ear cavity pressing on the drum. The obstruction was removed with difficulty.
Madison Indiana February 2 two weeks after celebrating their golden wedding Mr and Mrs Peter Kremer Mrs Kremer died the following week and husband a Civil War veteran age 40 passed away yesterday neighbors say the couple shared a long life together with their family and friends.
Bolin, a colored man, brought from Hagerstown to Richmond and jailed on a razor attack charge against Arch Hindman, a hotelman of Hagerstown. Hindman suffered a four inch head gash from a sling shot and multiple chest slashes. Two women were present. they were released. The trio came from New Castle. Bolin formerly lived in Indianapolis. Some mob talk followed but nothing serious developed.
In Richmond Indiana the Sixth congressional district heats up as six candidates from six counties prepare for the Shelbyville convention on April 9. The hopefuls include Rev J O Campbell Wayne County Judge W O Barvard Henry County EE E Moore Fayette County Thomas Davidson Decatur County Charles W Stivers Union County and W Mount Hough Hancock County. Each seeks delegates from Franklin Shelby and Rush counties lacking candidates.
J. W. Losh of 404 Coffey street asserts at the Marion county Democratic convention that he is a candidate for the second district commissioner nomination. He notes lifelong Democratic loyalty and party work in Indianapolis and Marion county. Losh has never held county or city office and is a real estate dealer residing in the Fourteenth ward.
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for neuralgia caused by congestion irritation or disease. It claims fast relief with minimal after effects and features testimonials from Mrs Katherine Barton of Carthage Missouri and Mrs Ferrier of Lincoln Nebraska. The Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana backs a money back offer through druggists.
Farmers and stock raisers in West Newton Indiana complain of muddy streets within the city limits. They say county roads are passable but the West Side streets lack gravel and wash away each spring, hindering hauling to Indianapolis markets. Local farmers urge more gravel use to prevent the bottom from falling out.
In Los Angeles California on February 2 Y Mrs Charlotte Noyse 35 a wealthy widow formerly of Boston was shot and killed after a quarrel with W P McComas at her 481 S Littlest apartment McComas surrendered to police claiming self defense after a vitriol throw attempt by the woman McComas says he shot in self defense following the confrontation
Brazil Ind Feb 29 The following recruits have been accepted at the local recruiting station for the United States army Lester R Gardner 18 miner Brazil James Davis 21 laborer Brazil Arthur Bierce 20 butcher Warsaw Millard T Dyer 21 machinist Brazil John W Alsip 15 miner Ashoerville Ralph t Green 21 miner Knightsville William Patterson 24 miner Knightsville Otto Bramer 19 laborer Brazil Ransom Ralston 18 miner Brazil All recruits except Gardner and Alsip will be assigned to the coast artillery Gardner and Alsip will join the infantry.
Citizens of the Thirteenth ward with many Indianapolis Telephone subscribers pass resolutions protesting higher rates granted to the Indianapolis Telephone company. They urge the city to keep the existing franchise. C. J. Austermiller will present the resolutions to the Board of Public Works.
Mrs Jen nie York of Glenwood Ind reports her son is alive after a misidentified death claim in St Louis The letter from her son says he will be home soon The earlier notice said Thomas Cahill aged 60 died Friday at 466 N West St He was a former photographer and had lived in Indianapolis for 30 years
An advertisement extolls Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe absorbent remedy for stomach gases and impurities. It claims benefits include clearer complexion sweeter breath purer blood and potential liver aid, priced at twenty five cents a box and offered with a free trial pack through FLA Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Kokomo Indiana February 25 A factory worker confessed at a church revival to stealing more than five tons of coal from factory dumps over two months. He returned an equal amount of coal the next day, using baskets and gunny sacks to keep his family from freezing. restitution brought aid from nearby quarters and the family is now provided for.
In Bloomington Indiana the city and Home Telephone company settled the dispute by adopting a $1.25 rate instead of $1.50. About 1,000 phones were disconnected when the price rose on January 1. All phones will be reinstalled at no charge, avoiding plans for an independent system as a single company remains.
Buenos Aires Feb 29. President Alcorta narrowly escaped death when a dynamite bomb thrown at him while driving failed to explode. Four arrests have been made amid growing unrest in the country.
NORTH BALTIMORE Feb 7 Mrs J Cl Spires wife of a farmer killed three of her children fatally wounded a fourth and then committed suicide. One child drowned in a well others were shot and their throats cut Mrs Spires took carbolic acid shot herself and cut her throat.
William A Holt manager of the Grand hotel plans to seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff. He is one of the county’s best known Democrats and his candidacy is noted as a key development in local politics.
Philadelphia on February 29 reports Samnteil Hamilton a 412 pound police officer died from blood poisoning after a wound from a fight with burglar John Donovan.
In Kentucky news from Frankfort on February 29 ex governor Beckham’s bid for the United States Senate is the day’s top topic. The final ballot showed Beckham trailing Blackburn while James gained momentum, signaling Beckham’s fading influence and a likely shift of leadership to Ollie M. James of the First district. Four Democrats who aided the Republican candidate include Louisvilles H. S. McNutt and Albert Charlton and Louisville’s Chris Meller and Danville’s I. W. Lillard, who faced party appeals to switch votes but declined. Beckham had earlier released Democrats from pledges to back him, marking the end of an era.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf is arranging final details for a major fleet review in San Francisco Bay in early May. The event will showcase the Atlantic and Pacific fleets and is touted as the greatest naval spectacle in the Pacific.
James Stelle, worker in the trimming department of a local buggy company, thrust a threaded needle through the palm of his right hand while pushing the needle through a belt of beeswax. The incident occurred in Connersville Indiana on February 29.
Encourages readers to start a savings account with a strong company to gain independence and secure principal and interest. Quotes Shakespeare about borrowing and lending and promotes immediate action to open an account.
A Friday masquerade ball hosted by the Mannerchoir drew fifty couples on the new milla floor, with two hundred and forty attendees wearing costumes and a strict age rule. Beiser's orchestra provided music as eight active floor committee members led the grand march, with notable participants including Harry Murburger and John Frenzel Jr. The event featured groups in uniform costumes, a School Girls and Boys performance, a Pickamonie club in minstrel attire, and a grind-organ act, all contributing to a festive, lively evening.
Arthur Beard at the Kokomo paper mill found two diamonds while sorting old clothes sold for junk. He sold the sparklers to a local jewelry store for 200 dollars.
Franklin Ind Feb 29 Democrats of Johnson county yesterday named their ticket for the primary with L E B Clare as representative Thomas J Forsythe as treasurer John B Duckworth as sheriff Hal S Musselman as coroner and Daniel W Sheets of Greenwood.
The body of Father Leo Heinrichs who was murdered last Sunday in Denver arrived in Patterson this morning. It will lie in state at the Franciscan monastery until Monday morning when the funeral will be held.
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