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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1908
Page
1
The 15 000 jackies man the rails as the American fleet steams into Rio de Janeiro after a 0000 mile run from Trinidad. Brazilian ships escort and salute as the navy enters the bay amid joyous crowds and flags.
An unsuccessful attempt to blow the safe at Paul H. Jxrauss laundry on Market Street was thwarted Sunday night. The thieves pried a side window, used a wrench to break the safe, placed a nitroglycerin charge and a soap cup, but fled without loot. Officers Kitzmiller and Trimpe investigated Monday. no fuse evidence found.
Berlin reports a tense morning with 4000 Socialists and equal sympathizers marching and singing the Marseillaise in protest of universal suffrage. Police guard streets and buildings including Chancellor von Buelow’s residence. clashes injure three officers and 28 civilians as crowds shout at the government.
John J Hause a pioneer resident of Marion county and Civil War veteran died at his home 116 Oriental street Saturday Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Thirteen saloon keepers arrested Sunday on liquor and Nicholson law violations are to be called in police court January 31. Police Prosecutor Oren Haek may seek grand jury indictments with the aim to dismiss cases in police court or secure jury trials, per reports. The list includes Charles Lawlor, Dawson L Eleanor, Michael Sweeney, Elwood Smith, Neal Lenehan, Willian O'Hara, Jerry Gates, Alexander Tiplisn, Mike Dugan, Dan Stancil, Christ Reimer, George Ki arzer, and William Mohler with addresses across Madison, War man, Brookside, and Meridian streets.
Ten St. Louis men forming the Saengerfest executive committee visiting Indianapolis as guests of local members. They inspected the fair grounds pavilion where the North American Saengerfest will be held, offered valuable suggestions, and returned to St. Louis Sunday afternoon.
A large crowd of men gathered in criminal court as jury selection began. Four more juror slots were to be filled, with candidates named including Ansel Stanton A J Beeler H M Waltere Joshua Edwards John Harden A R Royster S McCormick and Lee Heiltzman.
Several Indianapolis churches will hold open houses this week to collect contributions for the Charity Organization Society to aid the unemployed. Plymouth Congregational Church will be open Thursday and the Christian Methodist and Presbyterian churches of Irvington will be open Friday from 2 to 5 PM.
In the Senate on January 13 Senator Culberson proposed a bill to require railroads to provide care to shippers. Senator Frazier urged a measure allowing the president to suspend tariff schedules to curb monopoly. Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas introduced an anti-bucketshop bill. Senator-elect John H Bankhead of Alabama, ill since before convening, took the oath of office.
John Schmuth a carpenter living on Harlan street was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to six months in the workhouse by Juvenile Judge George W. Stubbs on the charge of neglecting his two children.
The term of John Carlin expired and Judge Henry Clay Allen appointed Joseph Hunter to succeed him on the jury commission. The commission now includes Granville S Wright and Joseph Hunter.
Two speculators argue over a stock’s condition with conflicting readings. One says the stock “steadily raging” yet full of water, while the other questions how it can be full of water without a drop present. Their exchange highlights confusion over the stock’s true state.
Governor Hanly proclaims the end of martial law in Muncie and surrounding districts. Troops under General Flanly are to hand control to civil authorities, with continued military presence as needed. The January 4 proclamation is superseded, restoring peace and calling troops to Afuncie only if required.
The sixth week of the billiard tourney at the Board of Trade parlors opens Monday night with Thornton and Gant. Buskirk faces Buchanan Tuesday and Nusbaum plays Buchanan Wednesday. Landis meets Sands Thursday and Buskirk teams with McClevey Friday. Nusbaum has five victories and no defeats.
The Irvington Possum club held a possum supper Saturday evening at the Modern Woodmen hall on Ritter avenue. A large number of candidates for public office attended, with toasts given and comedians Harry Murburger and Pete Trane entertaining the crowd with stories and jokes.
Dr Henry Karshner aged 4, a well known Indianapolis physician, died at his apartments on H W Washington Street Sunday afternoon from heart trouble. The body will be taken to Pennsylvania for burial.
Birmingham Alabama January 13 private dispatches report a large fire at Jackson Mississippi with loss figures not yet known. The developing story provides no confirmation on casualties or total damage.
The German Ladies Aid Society celebrated its twenty first anniversary Sunday afternoon at the German House with more than one hundred friends and members in attendance. An auditorium program was presented.
Judge Pritchard excused three men from service and named new jurors to fill their places. The judge gave clear instructions to the panel as the new term begins.
Judge James A. Pritchard returned to the criminal court bench after illness and excused three grand jurors for health business and qualification issues. William R. Weeoff, William T. Steel, and William H. Morrison, Jr., were appointed to fill the vacancies with Porter named foreman. Osborn, Hamlin, and Porter remained on the panel. Osborn’s appointment was left intact amid prior public comment. The judge stressed independence and denied promising any influence, expressing confidence in the new grand jury’s service.
A local Southern Railway train from Charleston to Columbia derailed after hitting an open switch in Chester yards. Six passengers were injured three white and three colored. Injured include G. W. Cranston James Leonard W. F. Gordon Nelson Team J. H. Coleman Allison Davis.
John Dudgeon and William Riley, brothers in law, were found guilty in criminal court of attempting to kill each other. Dudgeon received a $10 fine and a sentence of two to 14 years in the Indiana reformatory, while Riley was fined $500. Both sentences and fines were suspended during good behavior.
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