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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1910
Page
1
The report notes ongoing party strategy to reconfigure minority representation by attempting board changes. It mentions insurgents and attempts to reshuffle seats as part of the Democratic plan.
In Washington on January 18 insurgents vow to press the fight to limit the speaker’s power over committee appointments as they back the caucus choice for the Ballinger forestry probe. Representative Murdock of Kansas warns against steering the issue with the steam roller tactic while the House adopts the conference report on the interior and foreign service investigation resolution.
In Mamou Louisiana a large fight at a reception left five men dead. Ernest Solleau Charles Carroll John McGhee Carroll Soileau and Rene Manuel were killed after eight men fired at each other in Golleau's hall. The feud stems from property disputes between the Carroll and Solleau families and deputies rush to the scene to prevent further trouble.
Florence Italy January 18 news reports the death of Giuseppe Musilino once known as the greatest bandit, captured in Urbino 1901 and sentenced 1902 to life. After 18 months of pursuit costing 5 million lire, he is moved from a subterranean dungeon to a criminal insane asylum, ending a career famed for escapes and alleged Robin Hood deeds.
Gov. Marshall Mayor Shank and church and labor leaders greeted delegates at the opening of the United Mine Workers assembly in Tomlinson hall. The program featured remarks on fair wages, worker rights, and mutual respect between capital and labor, with local officials urging a square deal and adherence to law.
Mayor Shank issued notices to ten saloon men arrested for alleged Sunday law violations. He directs them to appear Friday and Saturday to explain their actions. He warned licenses may be suspended or revoked and will question past two Sundays arrests to enforce compliance.
An inquiry into meat trust operations is to be started by the attorney general to relieve consumers from high prices. The move follows reports of exorbitant costs and aims to identify and curb anti-competitive practices.
The Indianapolis Sun announces a special prosperity edition on January 31 to boost Indianapolis interests. It will feature extensive advertising and broad circulation in the city, suburbs, and nationwide. Businesses should act quickly to secure representation and extra outside circulation.
River ice blocks and breaks again around Broad Ripple and Noblesville as the White River rises three feet at the Riverside pumping station. Engineers say danger remains distant though large ice gorges threaten boats and the city watches for passing impact.
F I Willis of the Hearsey Willis Automobile company returned from New York where he attended a federation of American Motor cyclists meeting. As national president he proposed constitutional reforms that were approved. A board of directors will be elected at the national meeting to serve three years.
Crawford Fairbanks and Adolph Gagg of Terre Haute departed Indianapolis Tuesday for New York City. They plan a three month pleasure cruise through South America starting later this week and will return to Indianapolis by April 14.
Judge Collins fines Nelie and Margie Harris both age 21 and 25 or older after a lecture on the evils of idle living. The sisters, stylish and well dressed, said their father died leaving a $3,000 estate. They receive 30 days in the women’s prison industrial department. a third girl, Christiana Kropp, 20, was also present.
Frankfurter Zeitung reports explorer Dr Frederick A Cook is incognito in a sanitarium near Heidelberg, with health described as shattered and vision reportedly lost. The item places the once famous physician in a secluded facility in Germany.
John M Weir son of a superior court judge will depart for Annapolis on Tuesday evening to enter the Naval Academy. He was appointed by a civil service official.
Gen. George A. Garretson president of Bank of Commerce and 8 P. Shane manager of Gilchrist Transportation were named receivers for the Gilchrist Transportation Co, a $10 million firm, by Judge Taylor in Cleveland. Frank W. Gilchrist, Alpena vice-president, sought the appointment citing poor business this season. Each receiver posted a $60,000 bond.
Wayne township farmer R S Camplin was named custodian of the Marion county courthouse by County Commissioners Von Hake and Kervan. The move discharges Gus Heller, a Republican, ending his contract and paying him through mid January while Camplin takes charge February 1. Heller may sue to enforce his contract. Camplin, a Democrat and former Boone county sheriff, will earn a monthly salary.
Mrs. Anna Dowden 4 years old abandoned a 4 month old at the Arlington hotel Monday night. Police arrested her Tuesday as she arrived by interurban, with her 4 year old son. Crawfordsville officials plan to remove the two children and commit Dowden to the poor farm. She claimed the oldest child would be given to a niece in town.
Mothers who leave their small children alone to attend dances face juvenile court review before Judge Stubbs. Five complaints in one day alleged five mothers left children asleep while they went dancing, prompting the court to curb the practice and deter longer absences.
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