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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1909

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Shively Nominated by Democrats for U S Senator in Indiana

Benjamin F. Shively of South Bend won the Democratic nomination for United States senator after a lengthy caucus in Indianapolis. John W. Kern, previously touted as a fit for the Senate, was defeated amid a close ballot contest and shifting support among Kern, Lamb, Slack and Hoffman.

L. W. Henley Benjamin F. Shively South Bend United States John W. Kern Indiana Senate Denny Sullivan Bassett Marion County Indianapolis Robert Shirley Allen County Shively Kern Cducus Hffostetter Kistler Strickland Hostetter Senator McCullough Lamb House of Representatives Hoffman Fleming Menzies Statehouse Honan Hall H Railroad Commission Slack

Shively Not Second Choice Of Fleming

Senator Stephen B. Fleming stated that Shively was not his second choice for senator. He noted Shively was the second choice of several Twelfth district members and that after the Twelfth ballot members caucused and then voted individually.

Shively Choie Fleming Stephen B. Fleming Hoffman Kern Mr. Shively

Realty Transfer Tops County Week as Mann Sells Lot

One of the area's largest transfers in weeks occurred Wednesday afternoon when Nina C. Mann sold a vacant tract south of Michigan Street along White River to Dervil E. Brooks for 180000. The deal marked a major market move in tion county.

Ation County White River Michigan Street Nina C. Mann Dervil E. Brooks

Wagon Looting Accusations Tie Two Negroes to Butter Theft

Roy and Burl Charleston, young negroes, were arrested Wednesday night charged with stealing butter eggs and other provisions from wagons along city streets. Detectives traced the stolen goods to their home at 1314 Mills Street and linked them to recent police trouble.

Roy Burl Charleston Pofce Department Mills- Street

Veterinary Student Meets with Accident

A senior veterinary student identified as W. McConnell meets after an accident with faculty at Andians for a qoolers study update.

W. McConnell Andians Qoolers

Committees Named by Speaker in Indianapolis Delegation

Speaker Honan announced committee appointments Thursday. Zearing chairs the affairs of the city of Indianapolis. Marion County picks include Manas on soldiers monuments Seidensticker on county and township business Buenagle on mileage Racey leads public morals. Garrard chairs ways and means. Strickland on corporations. Other picks span Public Schools Elections Judiciary and more with many names listed.

Honan Zearing Indianapolis Marion County Manas Soldiers’ Monument Seidensticker Buenagle Racey Knox-Gibson and Vanderburg Garrard Knox County Ways and Means Strickland Public Schools Hostetter Faulkner Moss McKennan Harris Jay Maddox Elliot Gottschalk Merriman Galbraith Greger ElHotewig Bassett Beaver Buenagie Gauss Maas Pierson Situation Thornton Hay Kleckner Shirley Stephens Schreeder Behymer Sweeney Brosley Cowing Bicks Chrisney Mitchell Douglas King Eschbach Babcock Smith Houck Mmcginnis Murphy Sunkel Talbot Haggard White Gemmill

Prisoner Forgery Case Draws Crowd in Criminal Court

In a crowded criminal court session on Thursday the Big Four railroad forgery case against Alfred G Williams proceeded. Two women testified naming him as Alfred Spahn and father of their two children amid a divorce suit. Lulu Daan testified defense summoned her and recounted Williams visiting, a wounded knee, a removed bandage, and him later using crutches to reach his boarding place. The trial continued into Friday with no jury verdict yet.

Big “Four Railroad Alfred Gy. Williams Alfred G. Spahn Williams

Union Men Pledged to Keep Order During Brewery Strike

Union men pledged to maintain order as 20 unskilled strikebreakers from Chicago were imported to replace striking firemen at local breweries. Pickets vow lawful action while office crews handle deliveries. Union beer from Cincinnati and Chicago is shipped to Indianapolis saloons.

Chicago Brewery Workers’ Union Columbia Hall Cincinnati Indianapolis Obergfell Obergtell American Indianapolis Brewing Companies

Job Seekers Besiege Township Assessor Office

Township Assessor Berry is besieged with applicants for 60 day work. He has received calls and recommendations. Berry will not name the applicants until March. About 100 men will be employed.

Berry

Oil Trust Gets Time

The Waters-Pierce Oil Company was granted a one month extension to pay a $50,000 fine in Jefferson City Missouri. The decision was announced on January 14.

OIL Trust Jefferson City Waters-Pierce Oil Company

Dynamiters Miss $1000 Cash in Westbury Post Office Safe

Burglars blew open the Westbury post office safe on Main Street and fled with $100 in stamps. They overlooked $1,000 in cash left by Postmaster Taylor in a drawer, according to late- breaking reports from New York.

New York Westbury Main Street West Taylor

Benjamin F Shively a Commanding Figure

George W. Stout portrays Benjamin F. Shively Democratic caucus nominee for U S senator as a commanding figure with a long record of leadership. Shively is described as courteous confident and forceful while remaining true to open country roots and a life of public service from congress to party leadership.

George W. Stout Enjamin F. Shively Democratic Caucus United States James A. Hemenway Democratic Party Washington Indiana National Congress Congress Shively Ie Fice AB Well Ag Fie Zatidor

Baby Gladdens A Home In Poverty Stricken Indianapolis

A pregnant woman in a Washington Street room faced hardship before Christmas. The Salvation Army and several donors provided clothing, bed coverings, gowns, baby apparel, food and fuel. A baby girl arrived as the family, helped by Maj. Escott, awaits ongoing aid and support from contributors.

Maj. Escott Salvation Army

Allen County Officials Tour Marion County Workhouse

Commissioners Mendenhall and Moe Gregor led a delegation from Allen county by automobile to inspect the Marion county workhouse and tour the city on Thursday local visit.

Allen County Mendenhall and MoeGregor Marion County

Thursday ngon the Frides on partite of a spectal

The readable fragments describe a Thursday event with partial references to Frides and a partite spectal. missing details prevent precise identification of people places or outcomes.

Ngon

Better Lawyers in Indiana If This Bill Carries

Senator Stotsenberg reopens crusade for superior lawyers in Indiana seeking a constitutional amendment. The proposal, passed the senate, would place the question on party ballots to ensure voter consideration of lawyers’ qualifications. The joint resolution has failed at the polls previously.

Stotsenberg Indiana Senate

Blé Hotel Destroyed In Kansas Fire Claims Many Injured

A hotel fire in Sopeka destroys the Copeland hotel as legislators and guests flee in night clothes. Thirty are injured including A. W. Smith former governor candidate. several with broken ribs and internal injuries. Fire discovered by F A Shrenler at 3 40 am. escape was chaotic with floors collapse.

A. W. Smith F. A. Shrenler Kansas Agricultural College W. W. Wiley Hearst News Service Kansas City McPherson R. C. Rowland

Carnegie’s double missing from Mount Vernon home

George Ruhl, 72, of 142 S Ninth Ave Mount Vernon has vanished from his home for two weeks drawing note as a Carnegie double. A general alarm covering Mount Vernon Westchester County and New York was issued but no trace found.

George Ruhl S. Ninth Avenue Mount Vernon Andrew Carnegie Westchester County New York

Lawmakers Introduce Wide Range of Bills in House Session

Sixty one bills were introduced as Speaker announced committee appointments. Measures include the skunk bill by Senator Powers, a county local option repeal by Sweeney, and a wart and township option alternative by Klecknes. Other proposals seek to relax school license rules and fund printing of Gov Marshall’s inaugural in German.

House Senator Powers McKennan DeKalb Sweeney Crawford and Perry Klecknes Cages. A. Dill Maddox Blackford Grant Shall. Sweeney Askren Gov. Marshall Grieger Laporte Garrard

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