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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1910
Page
1
Mitchell favored with a large vote for a delegate to the American Federation of Labor Convention. Hayes chosen as Vice-President.
At a United Mine Workers convention in Tomlinson Hall the move was made to invite operators to Indianapolis for a joint conference on Feb 1, instead of Toledo. If operators refuse miners will proceed to Toledo as planned. District and national officers will begin negotiations with the operators.
In Tomlinson hall the United Mine Workers convention stalled as tellers filed officer ballots. Local leaders argued over peers in good standing while President Fahy ordered order. The report listed votes for President and other officials with multiple names and districts throughout the union.
A formal reply to the proposal to neutralize the Manchurian railways was delivered to Ambassador Rhile, with Japan and Russia both resisting the plan backed by Knox. Rockefeller funds fuel anti saloon efforts with reports of 5 000 000 and more, including newspaper ventures in Virginia Florida and Washington. The Weather Bureau ordered storm warnings from Delaware breakwater to Eastport Me as a northeast moving storm gathers pace. Washington notes the double refusal by Japan and Russia to allow rail neutralization drew little surprise.
Mayor Shank ordered saloons closed from 1 to 6 pm and warned licenses will be suspended for repeat violations. He cited Hess and Poll for selling intoxicants on Sunday and scheduled hearings for Gossert, Stewart, Shane, and Klemens. He insisted screens at closed bars be removed and restated his oath to enforce the law.
E. J. Robison ex county treasurer returned from Washington and challenged County Treasurer Fishback’s statement that an extra $15,000 belonged to the Barrett law department in the treasurer’s office. He noted he spent 20 months uncovering $27,000 for the Barrett department and warned the amount could be uncertain without a 20 year books audit in the courthouse attic.
Police precinct station No. 4 reported two domestic violence incidents on Pros pect street. Edward Kleeman and Herbert Innes were warned by Judge Collins to return home and refrain from further abuse until March 1 when their cases will be decided.
William Williams known as Spot, visiting his sweetheart at 1300 North Senate, displayed a revolver and fired it by mistake. The bullet pierced the woman's right arm in the incident on Thursday night.
Macy price list for little boys' coats includes Saturday fancy overcoats for ages 3 to 6 years with $1.90 prices. Ad promises trimming and a further five percent discount for clipping the large Sun advertisement. Bliss Swain & Co, State Street.
The nationwide anti meat boycott spreads from Cleveland to Canton Columbus Toledo and Akron with Gov Harmon endorsing action against a food trust. Labor groups sign petitions and unions plan meat abstention campaigns across several states amid rising prices and calls for a legislative probe.
Eugene Debs will speak at Tomlinson Hall at 8 o'clock Saturday night under the Socialist party of Indianapolis. The meeting may attract a large audience. Debs is billed as the leading orator of U S Socialists. Charles Moyer may preside if he remains in the city. Debs will discuss free speech and defends Editor Warren of the Appeal to Reason against government action.
The probabe court filing Thursday afternoon of the will of the late George Rhodine by attorneys Ryan and Ruckaishars reveals a provision leaving the entire $1,000,000 estate to Elma Dare, his Louisville, Kentucky wife.
The case centers on a Pittsburg dated 1907 will and a 1907 codicil, with Rhodius leaving most of his estate to Indianapolis for parks and charities. Hearings set for Tuesday as executor John W. Claypool and attorneys push for a compromise to avoid lengthy costly litigation and recriminations.
Peter Alberts of 126 Murphy Street was fined $500 and jailed in the workhouse for six months after being found guilty of neglecting his children in juvenile court Friday morning.
A burglar entered J. T. Powers grocery at 44 N. Pennsylvania by the front transom Thursday night and opened the cash drawer, taking $10. Capt. Grafton Clary of the merchant police fired at the fleeing burglar near Cozy saloon on Wabasha Street. the man escaped. Burglars also entered George Crighead's home at 622 Indiana Avenue using a skeleton key and took only clothing.
A German man with a St. Louis to New York railroad ticket was found dead in a train car seat after Vandalia train left Greencastle Indiana on Friday morning. A passport in his pocket must be examined by someone who can read German to establish identity and cause.
Ea Brown pleaded guilty in criminal court to stealing diamonds watches and rings from John Bardmaker and was sentenced to 90 days in jail.
The Indianapolis Sun announces a January 31 prosperity edition already breaking ad space records. Advertisers are urged to hurry to secure space in the issue.
The Sun newsboys will travel to the Colonial theater Monday night and may obtain tickets at the Sun office. Manager Owen presents a fine weekly bill featuring the Four Mortons Insanes and dancing, the Sandor Trio gymnasts, and Hervey the balancer performing a wonder exhibition.
Jonhn R. Walsh, aged ex-Chicago banker now serving a five year term at Leavenworth, is reported very ill with heart disease. He is feeble and unable to eat, occupying an open wing cell and awaiting treatment without prison duties for several days.
The Pittsburgh trades council adopted a resolution urging all Local Trades Unions and affiliated bodies to refuse meat for 30 days unless the meat price improves. Members should persuade others outside their groups to join the boycott.
New York police say revenge driven killings at 10 Montgomery Street left Salvadore Scalpone, his wife Elicia Marie, and nurse Concetta Martine dead. Investigators note loot untouched, suggesting murder by familiar assailants. a key female suspect remains sought as detectives comb foreign quarters.
The American Strawboard plant at Noblesville reports a break in its refuse reservoir led to strawboard waste entering White River. The factory was shut down, water intake from the river halted, and Broad Ripple gates closed while chemists verify river safety. Water will be sourced from Fall Creek and the deep rock well system until further notice.
Dr. Jewett V. Reed is named superintendent of the city dispensary at 66 dollars monthly, replacing Dr. C. P. Christie, with the change taking effect February 1. Mayor Shank also appoints Harry R. Luther as his stenographer and Max Young to continue as clerk in the controller's office.
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