21 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
1
A debate over a proposed constitutional amendment to set legislative sessions every four years draws discussion about Democratic lawmakers. Critics label abstaining Democrats as traitorous and accuse them of breaking preelection promises to support the party platform during the recent election.
The general staff report to Congress urges immediate fortification of San Pedro harbor to deter a hostile force from using it as a base against the Pacific coast and Panama Canal. President Roosevelt weighs California Japan immigration debates as Hearst’s telegram stirs public interest.
Luella Olive Bell, widow of Adolph D. Bell, testifies in Judge Remater's court as Charles E Cox argues for $10,000 in damages for the loss of her husband in the Fowler Indiana Big Four wreck. He shows relics from the scene to prove the fire's intensity and the incineration of victims. Mrs Bell, living in Indianapolis, depended on her husband for support and cites their former home on North Pennsylvania Street.
County Auditor Sahm and County Assessor Berry returned to Indianapolis after testifying before a federal grand jury in Washington D C regarding alleged libelous stories in the Indianapolis News about the Panama Canal sale. The four News staffers also came home after questioning about ownership of the paper.
Henry Marshall, previously re indicted by a jury on a false and fraudulent claim in Indianapolis, appeared at the sheriff’s office Thursday morning as a new bond was set. The case concerns alleged deceit related to Indian lands and financial schemes.
Patrick Elueid told criminal court on Thursday he wished to be sent to the penitentiary, seeking a sentence of from one to eight years in a dormitory at Jeffersonville for larceny. The 19 year old, who had been arrested for stealing eggs a chicken and a rabbit from M. M. Wehman, admitted to prior rural theft arrests and thanked Judge Pritchard after hearing the sentence.
A early morning blaze in McAdoo Wilkes Barre Pa destroyed the town’s business section. The fire began at John Dischardell’s shoe store at 1 am and raged until 7 am with a high wind fanning the flames. The McAdoo Hotel and other principal buildings were lost, with damages around 100000. Firemen from nearby towns aided local crews.
Thirteen children and their parents were saved from a Brooklyn tenement fire at 116 Rockaway Avenue by six Brooklyn Rapid Transit motormen. They spotted flames on the second floor, reached Henry Fort and family, then went to the top floor to rescue Morris Hermann and his seven children and others.
In Nashville Tennessee on January 2 a jury for the Cooper Sharp case is being formed. J. M. Whitworth, a prominent county farmer who supported Gov Patterson in the Carmack race, is juror selected before 10 o clock. By 4 pm five jurors had been secured: F M Gurke G S Limp G A Lane John McPherson and James W Whitworth.
Rome reports 200000 to 300000 refugees scattered across Naples Sicily and Calabria. Most are destitute subsisting day to day on scant provisions. The Italian government and allied movements face growing relief duties costing at least 100000 dollars daily.
Thursday after noon the judge announced he would grant a divorce to Helen D Gates from Howard Gates and that a satisfactory arrangement had been made for the care of the three children. The children will remain in the care of Mire Gates.
William R. Wales 6 years old in police court faces charges of unlawful cohabitation with a Denver widow and claims a young woman is his wife. He says the Denver widow, about 15 years his senior, was infatuated and left him money in a will. Bond set at 1000 dollars for Wales and the woman. investigators seek marriage certificates and affidavits from Denver and Birmingham authorities.
Members of the United Mine Workers committees approved the annual reports of President Lewis Vice President Walker and Secretary Treasurer Ryan. New delegates were seated and a group photo was taken at the Indiana soldiers and sailors monument. Afternoon sessions were expected to cover reforms and the Gompers Mitchell Morrison case comments.
William Collier a wealthy farmer from Longmont was found dead in the kitchen of his home on January 21. The motive and details remain unclear as investigators pursue early leads in the case.
In a 44 to 2 vote the senate approved Stahl’s measure legalizing private bank assessments from 1899 to 1905 despite Hanly’s veto. Democrats Rank e and Parks split, arguing unconstitutionality. House session opened briefly. 52 new bills were filed as counties rolled calls.
New York January 21 Dr William T Bult once ill for months at the Hotel Plaza was declared near death today by a physician who said no days remained. The comment on his prospects contradicted earlier hopes and noted that the serum treatment had failed to change the grim outlook.
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