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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
1
In a developing race the Kern campaign holds the lead while challengers from different factions mobilize. The contest appears shaped into a field battle against the established party chief.
Police theorize two year old Adolph Boss Jr fell into Fall Creek at Talbott avenue on Thanksgiving morning. The steep terraced embankment with no railing led to the about 20 foot deep water where his body was recovered after his father, aided by John Hartman, searched the edge near an umbrella spotted earlier. The boy lived at 350 West Thirtieth Street and worked as a shirt cutter for Paul H Krauss.
Vague notes indicate Gov. elect Marshall will hold an inaugural ceremony in the rotunda, with mentions of Thomas R. and Monday. The fragment suggests preparations and requests related to the event but lacks clear specifics.
Thornton Jenkins Hains testified in the murder case against his brother Captain Peter C. Hains. He described Mrs. Claudia Hains drunk and naked at Capt Hains's home and recounted plans to seek a divorce with Lawyer Bennett. The court allowed the testimony despite objections.
Indiana representative Chaney filed a bill directing the war department to dredge the Wabash River from Vincennes to Terre Haute. It calls for 9600,800 in rocks and dams to create six feet of slack water navigation. He also introduced a joint resolution to accept Constitution Island in the Hudson as a gift from Mrs. Russell Sage to the nation.
Maxwell Oswald Parry, son of Indianapolis manufacturer D. M. Parry, earned praise in Sheridan's The Critic staged by the Yale University Dramatic Association at the Waldorf Astoria. He played a village farrier who tormented soldiers of King Charles and wooed the tapster's daughter.
The Board of Trade of Indianapolis voted 500 dollars to the relief fund for Italian earthquake victims at Monday night’s meeting. The board also allocated nothing to a fund for entertaining the upcoming miners’ convention. The relief committee includes Volney T. Malott as chairman with members Charles C. Perry John H. Holliday John F. Wallick John Frenzel James M. Healey Harry S. New Medford B. Will Appel and others.
The final invitations for the governor’s inaugural ball at the Propylaeum on January 11 were mailed Tuesday. Meredith Nicholson leads the nonpartisan event with smooth progress and strong attendance expectations from citizens statewide. The revival of state social life with Mrs Marshall’s forthcoming role as first lady is seen as a major societal development.
Rome reports refugees encamped on plains around demolished cities suffer from cold and hunger. Survivors recount tales of heroism including a girl who rescued a whole family. Four American battleships head to Naples as U.S. appropriations are welcomed in Italy.
St. Vincent's infirmary expands by purchasing additional land near the hospital site in Fair Bank. The transaction, valued at $15,500, secures a larger site to support the new wing and future growth of the facility.
Gov. Hanly will make no more pardons or paroles, secretary Luman K. Babcock says. Many petitions were before the board, but only one pardon was granted. calls to the governor’s office for clemency were range of inmates awaiting action.
Rose Doll Rhoda died from carbolic acid poisoning at home in Indianapolis. Her husband George Rhoda, a night driver, found her unconscious and rushed for medical help. Coroner will investigate while neighbors note jealousy rumors and her distress over saloons and troubled youth. Mrs Rhoda described a harsh early life on the streets and urged caution to young girls.
Elkhart circuit judge James 8 Dodge appeared before the appellate court on Tuesday to explain why he should not be punished for contempt. The court has power to punish, but it is expected he will apologize and receive a stern but limited rebuke. The case is unusual as higher courts seldom discipline a lower judge.
Media Pa January 5 Catherine Beisel testifies in Red Gables case presenting a dramatic account of the night Captain Erb died. She describes grappling for the revolver and firing as she shielded her sister Florence from what she says would have been a deadly attack. The courtroom fills as she collapses in tears after her revelations.
Emma C Dore files for divorce from William C Kokemiller and asks for the dissolution of the marriage. The petition requests relief and settlement of terms.
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