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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1910

Page

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Indiana Democrats Eye Senate Seats After 1910 Victory

With Indiana Democrats poised to control the legislature, names like Judge Joseph H. Shea of Seymour are discussed as potential United States senators to join Benjamin F. Shively in Washington. Shea’s supporters argue he would make a strong senator amid the party’s favorable prospects.

Indiana United States Benjamin F. Shively Washington Joseph H. Shea Seymour Shea

Elma Dare Ordered to Produce Will in Probate Court

Louise Meehan, second cousin of the late George Rhodius, obtained an order requiring Elma Dare Rhodius to appear next Monday and produce any will or testament she signed. The case involves papers offered for probate and objections filed, with heirs seeking to have the will examined for validity.

Louise Meehan George Rhodius Elma Dare Rhodius Rhoduus Elmer Dare Rhodius Elma Dare Ryan and Ruckelshaus Ryan and Ruckelshaus George F Rhodius

Will Give a Dance for Rath Lodge Benefit

An entertainment and dance are set as a benefit for Rath lodge No. 4 Shepherds of Bethlehem at Mansur hall on January 21.

Rath Lodge No. 4 Shepherds of Bethlehem Mansur Hall

Headrick Expected to Run for Marion County Prosecutor

W. D. Headrick, a prominent Republican campaigner, is set to seek the Marion County prosecutor nomination. Headrick has been a valued speaker in city campaigns and is popular across the county. He has publicly ruled out any congressional bid while signaling a run for prosecutor.

W. D. Headrick Marion County Headrick Mr. Headrick

Davis in Love With the Yama Yama Girl

Broadway buzz says Mrs Richard Harding Davis will divorce her author husband and he will wed Miss Bessie McCoy known as the Yama Yama Girl. McCoy, a top Broadway favorite, is in Miami and rose to fame for her Yama Yama dance.

Mon Broadway Richard Harding Davis Bessie McCoy

Belgium and Alpine Storms Halt Life Across Europe

Belgium lies stormbound with flooded rivers bridges and homes washed away. In the Sambre valley factories shut down as a severe storm bands a beleaguered region. In Geneva a terrific Alpine storm imprisons scores of American tourists with heavy snow and winds over 100 miles per hour cutting communications.

Brussels Belgium Sambre Geneva Jan. C

Roosevelt for Speaker of the House Rumor

Reports say Theodore Roosevelt will run for Congress in New York First District with a plan to secure the speakership. Rep Cocks may step aside. several New York members favor the bid while others fear it could avert trouble in-state.

Washington Theodore Roosevelt Congress New York State House Senate Flist New York

Church defraulter surrenders in Pittsburg case

W. C. Lilley former treasurer of the Pittsburg Presbytery of the Presbyterian church gave himself up at the county jail after accounts were found short since his disappearance on Sept 27 He declares his troubles stem from generosity and says he has been ill since leaving the city No charges were filed at surrender time and he will face accusers that afternoon

Pittsburg W. C. Lilley The Presbyterian Church

Spring Series Set With Cleveland Americans and Lou Nation

An announcement says the Cleveland Americans and Lou Nationals will meet in a spring series in Little Rock Arkansas beginning March 26. Four games are planned to be played at the local ballpark with teams preparing for the season opener.

Little Rock Ark Cleveland Americans

Battle Over Ballinger Committee Sparks House Turmoil

Republicans who bolted the caucus demand Rainey’s removal as six insurgents split the party. Lloyd of Missouri may accept after talks with Democrats. The fight centers on who names the Ballinger-Pinchot investigation panel and tests Speaker’s power.

Washington Lloyd Missouri Ballinger-Pinchot Rainey Illinois Dwight Garner Texas House Republifan Caaticus Repubicans James Democrata Ollie James Intercet Cooper Lenroot Lindbergh Cary Nelson Wisconsin Mavis Minnesota Olmsted Pennsylvania Denby Michigan Ciadison McCall Massachusetts Kentucky Madison

Sun newsboys to attend Colonial vaudeville show

The Sun's newsboys will be guests of the Colonial theater next week with Manager Cecil Owen ensuring they are royally received. Monday night is set aside for the boys and each will receive a ticket entitling one seat, obtainable from the Bun office and circulation manager.

Sun Colonial Theater Cecil Owen Vicki Now Mondsy

Italians in a three cornered duel in Chicago

Three Italians, Pasquale Capaldo, Fred Dolsondo, and Frank Fatara, were stabbed repeatedly in a three way duel behind a restaurant at 1936 Archer Avenue Chicago. Police arrived as the fight continued and separated the combatants. Dolsondo and Fatara survived but were gravely injured.

Archer Avenue Pasquale Capaldo Fred Dolsondo Frank Fatara Dolsondo Capaldo Frank Friara Doleondo Fatara

Automobilists Fined by Judge in Speed Case

Judge Collins warned three motorists Carl Shipe 17 Robert Collins and Elmer Ittenbach that future motor speed law violations would bring workhouse sentences. Collins fined 10 dollars and costs for a second offense Ittenbach fined and costs Shipe not fined but cautioned as a first offense.

Collins Carl Shipe Robert Collins North Meridian Street Elmer Ittenbach North Capitol Avenue Lions Ittenbach Shipe

Flower in custody as suspect in bad check scheme

Altus D. Flower arrived from Chicago with detectives and faces three forged check charges. He claims the checks were good when passed as a mine promoter. After questioning at the police station he was placed in the county jail, then released on bond awaiting grand jury action.

Altus D. Flower Chicago Simon Flower

Two Chicken Thieves Sentenced to Marion County Workhouse

Albert G. Stoops and Mam Brattain were sentenced by Judge Pritchard to 316 year terms in the Marion county workhouse for guilty pleas to stealing ten chickens from James Schwartz in December. They faced an additional charge for stealing twelve chickens from Nancy Stoops, Stoops’s stepmother.

Marion County Albert G. Stoops Mam Brattain Pritchard James Schwartz Nancy Stoops Pritcham

Prosperity Edition Ad Space Breaking Records

The Indianapolis Sun reports its special prosperity edition goes to press January 31 and has already broken advertising space records. Advertisers are urged to hurry to secure a spot in the issue.

Indianapolis Sun

United Mine Workers and Western Federation Move Toward Union

President Lewis and President Moyer lead talks as United Mine Workers vote to form a joint seven member committee to negotiate with Western Federation leaders for possible amalgamation. Moyer stresses shared mining interests and cites past struggles, unions, and political pressure, including actions by Hearst and local operators.

United Mine Workers of America Western Federation Anen United Mine Workers Lewis Moyer Charles H. Moyer Western Federation of Miners C. E. Mahoney Colorado Brennenberg Idaho American Federation of Labor Leadville A. F. of L United States Canada Supreme Court William Randolph Hearst Friend of Labor Hearst La‘ber Dunces “McDonald District

Bride Accuses Husband of S600 Theft in Indy Case

Joseph P. Cunningham an Illinois arraigned after grand larceny charges over the alleged theft of 500 to 600 dollars from his bride. The Chicago woman testified they married after a scheme to move west for business. Cunningham left town, leaving her stranded during the Indiana state fair period. Prosecution witness expected in Judge Pritchard’s court. Cunningham reportedly from Pennsylvania.

Joseph P. Cunningham Indianapolis Lancaster Pool Chicago West Cunningham Pritchard Pennsyvania

Two Colonels to Hold Salvation Army Services

Col Alexander Damon of New York and Col T W Scott of Detroit announce a series of Salvation Army meetings in Indianapolis next Saturday and Sunday. A lecture by Damon at 338 Capitol Ave Saturday evening. sermons by Damon and Scott at Edwin Ray M E church Sunday morning. Ensign Munselle preaching at 338 Capitol Ave Sunday morning. Free and Easy Meeting at 3 S Capitol Ave Sunday afternoon. and a Damon lecture at Second Presbyterian Church Sunday evening.

Alexander Damon New York Col T. W. Scott Detroit Salvation Army Indianapolis Col. Damon Capitol Avenue Col. Scott Edwin Ray M. E Ensign Munselle S. Capitol Avenue Second Presbyterian Church

Falls 40 Feet Into Basement In Kokomo Incident

In Kokomo Indiana on January 20 T Wolf fell from the second story of the Alhandra building into the basement a 40 foot drop He escaped with no bones broken or serious injuries though two small timbers were broken by his weight The board he stood on collapsed sending him into the basement

Kokomo Ind T. Wolf Alhandra

Switchmen to discuss wage scale in Chicago conferences

Switchmen allied with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet general managers at 10 o clock Saturday for a new wage scale covering 21 Chicago lines. Separate talks are under way by the Switchmen's Union of America with a different wage schedule from eight railroads. An extra five cents an hour is asked along with rule changes.

Chicago Brotherhood of Raway Switchmen’s Union of America Washington International W. G. Lee

Young Daniel O'Donnell Appointed Page of Criminal Court

Daniel O'Donnell, 19, son of railway mail clerk Patrick H. O'Donnell, was named page of the Criminal Court by Judge Pritchard on Tuesday. He succeeds Walter Pritchard, who resigned to devote time to practicing law.

Daniel O'Donnell Patrick H. O'Donnell Criminal Court Pritchard O’donnell Walter Pritchard

Rose Wins His Suit Against Marion County

Deputy fish commissioner Marion W. Rose was awarded 71 dollars in Superior Court by Judge Carter for nets destroyed by county officials. County attorneys Edward B. Raub and John C. Ruckleshaus led the defense and cross examined witnesses.

Drake given suspended sentence in Cincinnati gas case

William W. Drake aged 34 pleaded guilty in criminal court to berating $11 belonging to the Cincinnati Gas Coke and Mining company. Judge Pritchard sentenced him to one year in state prison but suspended the sentence during Drake’s good behavior.

William W. Drake Cincinnati Gas, Coke and Mining Company Pritchard Drak Elhaerior

Wall Street Crash Snares Roberts Hall Criss

The New York Stock Exchange suspended Roberts Hall Criss of Cincinnati after a collapse tied to the Columbus Hocking pool failure. Hugh Criss, a New York representative, was dragged from the floor amid rumors of apoplexy as investigations and receiver actions proceed.

Hocking Valley Roberts, Hall & Criss Cincinnati New York Stock Exchange New York The Stock Exchange Broadway Hugh S. Criss Columbus & Hocking Coal and Iron Pool Lathrop, Haskins & Coo J. M. Fiske & Co H. F. Criss Thomas Holt H. D. Hotchkis Lathrop, Haskins & Co

Child Fred Kreger Accused Of Shoddy Shoe Purchase

Four year old Fred Kreger allegedly purchased fifty cent shoes from William McClain at 110 Shelby Street, paid with a worthless $28 check, and fled the city before later being found by detectives Wedntsdey K and Merrill Rech.

Fred Kreger Willam McClain Shelby Street Kreger Rech Merrill Wedntsdey

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