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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1910

Page

2

Kern Still Runs for U S Senate Amid Withdrawal Rumors

John W. Kern says he remains in the race for the United States senate denying a Cincinnati report that he would quit for a $15 000 a year corporate post. Gov. Marshall also denies press stories of persuading him to withdraw and Taggart’s machine is alleged to have arranged the supposed offer. Kern cites several conferences with Marshall as coincidence.

John W. Kern United States Senate Cincinnati Kern Marshall Indiana State House

Horse Beating Riot Sparks Police Rescue on Thirtieth Street

A confrontation near Thirtieth Street and Northwestern Ave involved Humane Officer A A Barker Patrol Wagon Driver Zack Wright and three men including two Black suspects and a white man. Barker tried to stop the beating of a exhausted horse, Wright was injured breaking two bones in his right hand, and suspects Rufus Rich William Hood and Arthur Lemmon were arrested.

Humane A. A.barker Zack Wright Thirtieth Street Northwestern Avenue Crane Wright Barker Officer Wright B Barker Rufus Rich William Hood Castleton Arthur Lemmon London Avenue

Local chemist to clear up mystery in Davis case

Dr R P Noble analytical chemist at 10 W Ohio street reports no traces of poison in Hazel Davis stomach after examination begun a week ago. He will test further and expects an accurate report by Friday. Davis daughter of farmer James Davis near Star City died suddenly after drinking water in convulsions.

Hazel Davis R. P. Noble Ohio Street Monay Davis James Davis Star City

Vaudeville Assured At Grand Theater

The Grand Opera house will stay a vaudeville venue as lessees confirm the rebuild continues. B F Keith, a top vaudeville figure, has bought half interests in the Grand and in the Mary Anderson theater at Louisville. The two deals are part of a larger arrangement between Keith and Martin Beck who control eastern and western vaudeville circuits.

Grand Opera House B. F. Keith Mary Anderson Louisville Keith Martin ‘Beck

Bingham Seeks Lower Berth Rates Across Rail Lines

Attorney General Bingham files with the Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce upper berth rates in Pullman cars below lower berth charges. Twenty one railroads and the Pullman Company are named as defendants. Oklahoma joins with a case against Pullman and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe.

Pullman Company Bingham Interstate Commerce Commission State of Oklahoma Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad

Printers' Unions Show Steady Growth in State

Twelve new printers’ locals have been organized since January, reports from the conference of state printers indicate steady union growth. The meeting was held at Typographical Hall.

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Death Looms After Joyride Car Wreck In Indy

John Fisher of 1725 West Market Street suffers a fractured skull after a wet roadway crash near West Washington Street Bridge. He is at St. Vincent's Hospital with death expected. Three companions identified as Thomas Maile 38 Traub Avenue Samuel McCord 38 Traub Avenue and Arthur Harlin 40 North Elder Avenue. Police Lieutenant Kinney leads the investigation after Patrolman Judkins reported the Sunday incident at a local roadhouse named Oklahoma.

Fisher West Washington Street Oklahoma Esr Charles Johnson Weat Washington Street Thomas Maile Samuel McCord Traub Avenue Arthur Harlin North Elder Avenue Judkins Kinney

Christian Churches Give Linen Shower

The federation of the missionary societies of the Christian churches of the city met Friday at the Downey avenue church Irvington. Afterward a linen, glass and silver shower was held for the new missionary training school. The Central Christian church auxiliary sent a kitchen range.

Federation of the Missionary Societies of the Christian Churches of Downey Avenue Irvington New Missionary Training School The Central Christian Church

Mrs. F. D. Stalnaker Dies at Sanitarium

Mrs. Frank D. Stalnaker wife of the Capital National Bank president died Sunday at Dr W K Bletcher’s sanitarium after an operation. She suffered a valvular heart lesion that weakened her strength and prevented recovery. She was the daughter of J B Will former general freight agent for the Pennsylvania railroad and leaves her husband and daughter Miss Marjory.

Frank D. Stalnaker Capital Naathonal Bank W. K. Bletcher Stulnaker J. BR. Will Pennsylvania Railroad Miss Marjory

Chickens Popular Diet Of Burglars

A census of odd burglar excuses unfolds as police report incidents around San Matco apartment and Mrs Creagh home where a burglar ate chicken remains. Neighbors and bicycle policemen describe suspects entering through windows, with Stella Johnson fearing a moving chicken under a basket.

San Matco North Delaware Street John Sharp Elizabeth Creagh English Avenue Murphy and Hnoks Prospect Street

National Guard Officers in Camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison

National Guard officers from Illinois and Kentucky began a two week training camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison under Maj. Frier. The Second Battalion starts Monday, followed by First and Third Battalions. About 200 officers, 800 enlisted men will receive pay totaling around 22 000 dollars for the payroll with officers paid monthly. Maj R C Van Vliet will be promoted to lieutenant colonel and join the Sixteenth Infantry in Nome Alaska with Maj Charles Gerhardt succeeding him from the Eighth Infantry.

Tenth Infantry Ft. Benjamin Harrison Maj Buck Frier Bush National Guard Illinois Kentucky Maj. Frier Capt. Cralle Lieut Lewis R. C. van Vliet Sixteenth Infantry Nome Alaska Charles Gerhardt van Vliet Eighth Infantry

Minister replies to Gov Marshall on church role

Rev Harry G Hill told Third Christian church parishioners that the church must educate work and act for mankind welfare as Christ did He defended church intervention against evil arguing it cannot refrain from taking a stand even if it risks upsetting some group He urged active church involvement beyond mere concern with its own affairs

Jesus Christ Third Christian Church Harry G. Hill Gov. Marshall Rev. Hill

Indianapolis Man Selected Navy Paymaster Candidate

Herve B. Ransdell of Indianapolis son of Daniel Ransdell Senate sergeant at arms passed the examination for appointment as assistant paymaster in the navy He ranked fourth in a class of fifteen and will be appointed shortly.

Herve B. Ransdell Indianapolis Daniel Ransdell United States Senate Navy

Fire at Indianapolis Concrete plant causes $250 loss

A Sunday afternoon blaze at the Indianapolis Concrete company on L217 Madison avenue was discovered in a building and nearly burned it. The fire spread to a rear barn, causing damage and an estimated loss of $250.

Indianapolis Concrete Company Madison Avenue

Postoffice to rent autos for mail collection and delivery

Postmaster Robert H. Bryson authorized by the postoffice department to solicit bids from local firms for furnishing three automobiles to be used for mail collection and delivery. Bids to be sent within a week. First use planned September 1, four year contract, three cars at top speed daily. Indianapolis manufacturers urged to bid to boost home industry.

Robert H. Bryson Postoffice Department Overland Company Bryson Indianapolis Indianapolis Auto

Fly Paper Used In Argument Stifle Attack

Mrs Clara Brandon slapped sticky fly paper across Lavinia Brandon s face on a Saturday at 4004 E Michigan Street. The younger Mrs Brandon finished by sealing the edges around Lavinia s ears, moving to police court on an assault and battery charge. The trial is set for Friday.

Clara Brandon Michigan Street Lavinia Brandon

Hold-Up Attempt Foiled by Speeding Man on Euclid

An attempted holdup on Euclid Avenue near Flord Hamilton was thwarted Sunday night when Hamilton fled from two men who stepped from behind a tree and displayed a revolver. Hamilton, familiar with the area, ran toward Washington Street as the assailants lurked nearby.

Flord Hamilton Euclid Avenue Huamilton Washington Street Hamilton

Federal Bureau Moves to New Indianapolis Office

The Bureau of Animal Industry will relocate in two weeks from the stock yards to the fourth floor of the federal building in Indianapolis. The move centralizes government offices and keeps inspectors readily reportable while on duty.

Bureau of Animal Industry Stock Yards Federal Building Indianapolis

Baby Drowns After Fall From Window

Mrs. Harold Whiffing and aunt Elia Graham cared for the 15 month old when it fell from a second story window. The child struck a bucket of water below and drowned, coroners report.

Harold Whiffing N. Blackford Street Elia Graham Blackwell

Horse Runs Into Car In Front Of Doctor Poole Office

A horse being watered at a fountain spooked Sunday evening and bolted into Dr. Richard Poole’s automobile parked at 7 N East Street. The car was damaged and a man in the rig was thrown and slightly injured.

Richard Poole N. East Street

See That Light Beating in Centerville Tale

Frank Green of Centerville Indiana was struck on the head after agreeing to buy a drink with a stranger on Senate avenue and Washington street. A $15 theft occurred and Green awoke to find a stiff hat near him. He recalls four assailants and stars, but cannot identify three men while a new friend described the assault.

Frank Green Centerville Ind Green Senate Avenue Washington Street

Undertaker William S Ripley Dies in Indianapolis

William S. Ripley a pioneer funeral director of Indianapolis died at his home on Road Avenue Saturday night. He leaves a widow a son and two daughters.

William S. Ripley Indianapolis Road Avenue

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