27 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
1
Eva Wentz files for divorce alleging William K. Wentz courted other girls and planned marriage with several. They wed August 1940? and he deserted in 1906. she says he lives with another woman in Carthage Ohio.
The Democratic leaders back two bills by Kleckner of Cass County. House Bill 61 imposes ward township local option. House Bill 213 limits saloons to one per 500 inhabitants and suspends licenses for first offense with revocation on second. The push aims to give the people stronger temperance regulations.
In Dunbar near Bryson Hill, a morning blaze at the Kendall home cremated four Kendall children aged 11, 7, 4, and 2. Parents A M Kendall and Mrs Kendall suffered injuries leaping from a second story window while firemen fought the flames. The cause is not learned but gas pressure near the stove is suspected to have overheated woodwork and sparked the fire.
In a tense session, Rep Willard B. Gemmill of Grant county clashes with Democrats led by Garrard over amendments to the Strickland election bill. Behymer of Madison county warns of belligerent rhetoric as reform measures move through the house amid protests and committees report bills, including county acts and tax measures.
County commissioners Mendenhall and Roberts accused the county council of eroding priorities by slashing a $190,000 request for new farm buildings to $5,000. The cut funds two cottages and a planning committee of Moore Blaker and Dawson will assist. The council also rejected $70,000 for a bridge across Fall Creek at Capitol Avenue.
The public pours petitions and prayers to the General Assembly as lawmakers debate moral questions. Sunday baseball sparks protests and counter petitions from churches farmers and local groups as records show petitions read and filed by the committee on public morals.
Two bills reported favorably in the senate include the public accounting measure led by the Merchants' Association and a mansion bill for the governor priced at sixty thousand dollars.
The Oregon Express wreck near Dana Wyoming 15 miles west of Cheyenne killed Emma Klingenpul of Danbury Indiana and injured nine others with about 20 more hurt. Investigators suspect a broken rail caused the crash as five coaches ditched and the body and injured were brought to Cheyenne.
William Williams a German man, aged, told Judge Wharton he did not fight Paul Gellest at 937 Shelby Street. Williams spoke of his daughter’s death two months ago and cried as he was discharged. Gellest, leader of a local German society, had previously fined Williams amid ongoing conflicts. Williams resides at 1129 Shelby Street.
Abraham Jenkins, senior member of Jenking & Wall cloak makers in New York, died by suicide today. The firm specializes in cloaks and quits.
Springfield Illinois January 27 members of the general assembly after casting ballot totals for United States senator without a majority settle for a long siege. Hopkins slips further as Stringer leads on the twenty first ballot. Joint session adjourns until tomorrow.
In Nashville on January 21 Judge Hart heard arguments in the Cooper trial over whether Juror A J Leigh and H P Jackson are habitual drunks. The judge noted remarks on if constant intoxication defines habit and suggested terms like confirmed inebriate or annual drunkenness may reflect latitude in court evidence. The issue is expected to fill the day’s session.
A rumor from Fernie suggests 20 men are trapped in the Morrissey mines eight miles west of here after an explosion. Officials say none of the entombed are believed to be in serious danger.
Chicago records describe Adolph Werderstech, a young Hungarian, who first shot himself in the chest then set his clothes on fire. The resulting flames caused a cartridge box to discharge, and police arriving found him writhing and dead after a gunfire fusillade. Relatives had accused him of stealing money, which reportedly drove the tragedy.
In London on January 20, Frederick Treves urges royal authority to back a winter plan claiming a radioactive acid solution could cure tuberculosis and induce intestinal cancer in tests. He notes experiments purged of fear and asserts radioactivity may prove a potential treatment.
Senate amends the Mattingly road bill with a provision that a three mile road petition fails if the petition lacks sufficient landowner signatures within two days. The amendment, adopted Wednesday, shifts control to the petitioners and affects the bill’s passage.
In a criminal court Albert De Haven age 18 and his brother Leo age 16 faced charges over taking an old can vase from a barn. They were said to be hard workers who saved wages to buy a pony and wagon used to haul ashes. After admitting canvas use in the wagon they were granted leniency by Judge Pritchard who withheld judgment and allowed them to return to work.
Humane Inspector Merrill investigates the death of Mrs. James Jackson age 35 at Holliday and Shelby streets as pneumonia. She leaves six children. Neighbors and family members reportedly prayed in a Gospel Trumpet sect while a doctor was not promptly summoned and the family refused the medicine.
The United Mine Workers of America finished the vote tally for officers with results not public until Thursday or Friday. President Lewis is reported to lead Walker by about 20 000 votes. A vice president and secretary treasurer may be chosen at convention due to scattered majorities. 138 resolutions were debated, including a protest against prison sentences for Gompers Mitchell and Morrison. John L. Lewis's leadership and factional disputes highlighted the Berlin convention as delegates urged a new bureau of mines. Mother Jones attended and spoke to the delegates. Secretary Treasurer Ryan returned from Indio Hills after his son's wedding.
Arvil Beeler claims a money bag taken from his pocket by grocer Jacob Bolhoer of Meridian Street. Beeler identified the bag by a distinctive shoe string drawstring. Detectives Holtz and Samuvris recovered a similar bag from Bolhoer during a search. The case was sent to the grand jury.
A Hamilton court on Wednesday fined Dora Marsh ten dollars and ordered ten days in the women's prison for issuing threats and obstructing her husband. Marsh was also fined one dollar plus costs for similar conduct. The case involved allegations of undue control as the couple argued over domestic duties and entry to their home.
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