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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1909

Page

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Legislative caucuses set for statehouse at seven

The Republican and Democratic members will hold separate caucuses tonight at 7 in room 5S of the statehouse before the sixty sixth general assembly. Key races include speaker with Honan Garrard and Behymer contending, chief clerk Crawley favored but challenged, and multiple trials for assistant clerk and doorkeeper as candidates press hard for the posts.

Statehouse Baker L. W. Henley Sixty Sixth General Assembly Thomas ‘Honai Jackson County James Garrard Knox County A. J. Behymer Wadison County Coble Dubois and Pike Honda Garrard Honan House Charles Crawley Sullivan J. W. Vizard Adams County M. J. Carrol Montgomery County Crawley William ‘Haberme Corydon J. Fred France Hartington T. B. Barclay Franklin County William Steelman Simon Lake County Gus Greiger Hanna Gilbert Eliiot St. Joseph Tor Stotsenburg Floyd County Senate Will Ad- SF Apreat Wood Springer

Denison hosts crowded caucus as senatorial bids begin

A 200 strong Terre Haute delegation wears Lamb for U S Senator ribbons at the Denison lobby as Democratic legislative caucus planning unfolds. Initial vote predictions place Kern Slack Shively Lamb Hoeffman Menzies with 83 votes in caucus, signaling no first ballot winner and shifting allegiances among Third district members.

Denison Terre Haute The Lamb U. S Kern Shively Slack Hoffman Menzies Hoeffman New Albany Sweeney Tell City

Acquittal in Turkey Case Over Weighed Bird Scales

Warren Shaner, a market stand employee, was acquitted after the court found the state failed to prove he knew the scales were crooked. The case began when he was caught using a defective scale on his first day. Inspector Isidor Wulfson prosecuted, arguing the matter originated with the scale owner.

Warren Shaner Shaner Isidor Wulfson Criminal Court Justice of the Peace

Isaac M McNamee Dies of Heart Trouble at Home

Isaac McNamee aged 76 died at his home 802 North New Jersey Street Wednesday morning from heart trouble. He had complained of heart pains previously. A physician treated him after he fell unconscious but he did not regain consciousness. Coroner Blackwell was notified and attributed the death to heart trouble.

Isaac McNamee New Jersey Street Mr. McNamee McNamee Blackwell

John A Myers longtime resident dies at 77

John A Myers, a long time resident, died at his home on Capitol Avenue at age 77. Funeral arrangements are pending and locality details follow the standard notice formats.

John A-Myers John A. Myers Capitol Avenue

Blizzard Grips the Northwest and Omaha Deep Freeze

A two year cold snap hits Omaha and the Northwest with a fierce blizzard. Temperatures plummet to 40 below in Regina and 30 below in several cities. Milwaukee at 15 below, St Paul at 27 to 30 below, and winds with heavy snowfall delay coast trains. Authorities warn of continued cold through Thursday.

St. Joseph Wisconsin Milwaukee la Crosse Green Bay Weather Bureau Chicago Kansas City St. Paul United States Weather Bureau Regina Canada Minnedosa Battleford Finnipeg Swift Current Prince Albert Manitoba Devil's Lake N. D Williston Moorhead Minn Fargo

Garters Arouse Judge of Criminal Court

Memphis Tenn Jan 6 Judge Moss tells grand jury to indict all local theaters for rendering immoral shows after garters from chorus girls to audience members at a playhouse provoked the case.

Memphis Tenn Criminal Court Moss

DIVORCEE TO MARRY SOON IN CIRCUIT COURT LICENSE

Vivian M. Kerbox, who recently obtained a divorce and restored her maiden name, was named party to a marriage license issued in circuit court on Tuesday. The bridegroom listed is Charles F. Johnson.

Vorce Charles F. Johnson

Gov Marshall to Hold Weekly At Home Receptions

Gov and Mrs Marshall announce a weekly at home event at 1219 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis. Citizens may call on a designated evening during the legislative session. The plan aims for social openness while keeping office duties in-state focus. no invitations issued, all are welcome.

Grither Indiana Tom” Marshall Marshall Pennsylvania Street Mirs. Marshall

Mother Dies While Child On Errand in 30th Year

Mrs. Margaret Wolf 30 died at her Hamilton avenue home after sending her son to the grocery. The boy found her unconscious on a Tuesday afternoon. Neighbors summoned a physician. heart trouble was noted and warned by doctors. The Wolf family includes husband Vail C. Wolf and a younger child at home.

Margaret Wolf Mrs. Wolf

Starch All Night For Missing Boy

Bartley Shaw ten year old son of Henry Shaw living near New Augusta went on an errand Tuesday night and did not return. Alarm and search parties worked through the night. He was found Wednesday morning in a cow barn on his father's farm. He was nervous and could not explain why he did not come home.

Bartley Shaw Henry Shaw New Augusta

Earthquake survivors rushed to safety as Messina burns

Rome action reports thousands of survivors pulled from ruins with many dying or going mad upon freedom. King Victor Emmanuel thanks America for supplies. Rail and telegraph repair proceeds while fires and explosions continue in Messina. American fleet ships arriving soon. pope visits Vatican hospital amid Calabria and Sicily wounded. Typhoid fever adds to horror. many American tourists still missing.

King Victor Emmanuel America Reggio Messina Italy Pope Vatican Calabria Sicily

Heaviest snow storm rages in Oregon

The storm hits Salem and statewide with record snowfall. Cattle losses mount into hundreds as wires are down and travel disrupted across Oregon.

Oregon Salem Ore

Rich Man Slashes Throat in Brooklyn Home

Edward Dusenberry, 74, a former Produce Exchange member, was found unconscious at his Brooklyn residence on Tenth Street. His throat was slashed with a razor. Dr Harden attended him and he was taken to Seney hospital in a serious condition.

New York Edward Dusenberry The Produce Exchange Tenth Street Brooklyn Harden Seney Hospital

Rooker Enters Race for House of Representatives Chief Clerk

Will V. Rooker a former Indianapolis attorney now a Hamilton County farmer enters the race for chief clerk of the house of representatives. He seeks to be a compromise candidate amid a close contest with Charles Crawley of Sullivan Dr J W Vizard of Adams County and M J Carroll of Montgomery County also in the running.

House of Representatves Rooker Charles Crawley Sullivan J. W. Vizard Adams County Ard

Thief loses shoe in wild chase through city streets

Marion Trixler confronts William Campbell in a junk shop on Washington and Noble. Campbell drops a rubber ram hat and a bicycle lamp, flees, and loses a shoe during a fast pursuit. He is captured at Michigan and Noble by Bicycle Policemen Hull and Ulery.

William Campbel Ler Campbell Trixler Michigan and Noble Streets Hull Ulery Washington and Noble Streets

Cold walk when wire ties up cars

A street car trolley wire fell on Virginia avenue between New Jersey and East streets Wednesday morning. Five car lines were tied up for some time and people walked to work. The break disrupted a busy period as workers were late. Two interurban lines were also halted.

Virginia Avenue New Jersey East Streets

Young Indiana Woman Takes Poison After Family Dispute

In Straughn Indiana a 19 year old woman Mrs Isaac Beeson died by swallowing carbolicoid after a family quarrel. She was despondent in the hours before her death yesterday.

Straughn Ind Isaac Beeson

Trial Shocks Court As Hains Denies Magazine Link

In New York Thornton Jenkins Hains faces murder trial for William E. Annis’s death. The atmosphere grows tense as Claudia Liobey Hains may testify against him, while Monsignor Donnelly consoles the defendant in court. Hains denies claims about a disputed dinner remark and interactions with Mrs. Hains.

New York Thornton Jenkins Hains William E. Annis E. J. Donnelly Flushing St. Nicholas Church Thornton Havns Mrs. Annis Peter C. Hains Annis Philippines Claudia Darrin Crane McIntyre Hains

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