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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
11
Denver dispatch reports Johnson backers mounting a mass meeting plan to urge Bryan withdrawal from the race. Frederick Lynch says Johnson could win on first ballot with key supports in Illinois New York Maryland and Wisconsin.
Fred Garringer, a city fireman, faced assault charges from Miss Adams, the 15 year old daughter of William Adams. Acting Police Judge Wilkison discharged him on a legal technicality, noting Garringer’s age should command discretion.
Three people died in Brooklyn during the heat wave in the early hours. Joan Sullivan 55 of 400 Berry Street collapsed on his stoop. Lewis Davis 40 of 176 Osborn Street died while leaving his home. Florence May four months old of 950 Fourth Avenue died in the same period.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on July 2 the Ft Wayne railroad bridge case ended with dynamiters striking the residence of George Deavertoria of McKeesport. Four people including Elmer Bailey Mrs Deavertoria and her father were hurt though none seriously. The house and a neighboring dwelling were damaged.
Joseph Elliott & Sons of Indianapolis won the bid for 60,000 worth of South Bend waterworks refunding bonds offered yesterday. The successful premium was 1,153 dollars. The action was reported from South Bend Indiana with the bond sale details.
State leaders and district organizers gathered at the Claypool hotel to plan the party's Indiana campaign while amid discussions the arrest of Seventh district manager Iver P. Ensley for embezzlement looms. Attendees included James E. Watson and Freeport Goodwine as trust in party prospects remains under strain.
Charles A. Towne plans to headline a July 15 mass meeting at Tomlinson hall with Henry M. Goldfogle and Champ Clark also attending. William M. Fogarty reports acceptances from the dignitaries, with Thomas R. Marshall possibly joining if dates align.
George Bauer Jr who was injured when an interurban car struck a car on Belmont avenue Saturday night was able to walk to the doctor's office Thursday. He will be laid up for some time and the full extent of injuries is not yet known.
The June term ends Friday and two superior judges will remain for special sessions through July. Harvey of No. 4 and Wanna of No. 5 will continue work, with vacation plans tentative. Other judges take rest or are abroad as July and September terms approach. Deputy Clerk Norwood to ready July dockets.
The Cunarder Caronia arrived in port after a close transatlantic race with White Star liner Teutonic. The Caronia passed Daunt's Rock at 9 12 a m June 26 while Teutonic trailed by 3 hours 36 minutes. Fireside crews swapped shifts every few hours as passengers cheered.
At 4 am on Thursday a Big Four yard engine collided with a lumber car on Harding street. Carl Scarburg, a Black man, was on top of the lumber and was knocked under the car. He was dug out by four men and not seriously injured. Bicycle Officers Wilson and Golnisch arrested Scarburg for loitering.
Albert Murray a fruit grower on E Sixteenth Street was sent to the grand jury from police court under bond of five hundred dollars on a charge of firing a shotgun at a crowd wounding Donald Russell age 12
Indianapolis baseball club pitcher John Eubanks was unconditionally released by manager Wattie Watkins at 2 p m Thursday.
In Missouri five are dead and six injured when two trains, the California express and the St Louis special, collide near Lamonte. In Texas, eastbound train hits a washout near Borracho. engineer Johns dies and fireman Ellis survives after jumping. Several passengers are injured as engines and coaches overturn.
Anna B McCullough sues William Laurie Company for 15000 damages claiming injuries from a fall on oiled floors inside the Laurie store. Attorney General James Bingham and plaintiff lawyer Newton Harding led a vocal, heated trial in Superior Court Judge Hanna’s court, attracting notable disruption outside the courtroom.
Frank Robbins, driver for the Coonse and Caylorder company, was fined $1 and costs in police court Thursday for selling by short weight.
H G Townsend former passenger agent of the Missouri Pacific dies in Michigan. Congressman Sherman returns home to Utica New York. Three bricklayers killed by lightning in Laplatta Missouri. State judges close courts for summer vacation. Italy endures severe heat wave. William Fass 21 dies by suicide in New York after bereavement.
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