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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
9
At a meeting in New York on July 23 the subsidiary companies of the steel trust announced that all mills, after operating at 55 percent capacity since October, will be put into full blast in the immediate future. The meeting was held in the office of President William E. Corey at 72 Broadway.
The town divides into two armed camps after the shooting of Walter Simmons, an American, by two Italians. Simmons died in a hospital. One camp consists of Italians and foreigners with about 500 people. the other, led by Sheriff Saul, has about 735 residents. Two Italians, Joseph Ansalome and Vincenzo Lucuto, were wounded by a sheriff's posse after resisting a house search. The Italians are hospitalized in New Orleans.
County commissioner John McGregor faces trial July 27 on a bribery charge linked to a county boiler contract with Atlas Engine Works. He favors an early trial and may be admitted to a Marion county jury. Attorneys Henry N. Spaan Martin Hugg and Caleb S. Denny represent him. venire 175 allotted. no venue change anticipated.
Two Indianapolis traction gravel trains collided on a curve at Bay and Division streets. One train was outbound loaded and the inbound was empty. The motorman leaped clear to avoid injury.
Annie Manuel files in superior court for divorce from William Manuel alleging cruelty and failure to provide. The suit claims William Manuel wetted her and wholly failed to provide support.
J A Everitt files for a receiver for the American Society of Equity of North America in superior court led by Judge H M Lawson. He alleges current officers misappropriate funds and mismanage the group, a dispute rooted in the 1907 revolt when Everitt was ousted and a new president chosen. The case centers on control of the organization and its finances amid factional bids for leadership.
Weber council No. 274 M I will celebrate its thirteenth anniversary at corner Woodbury and W Morris streets Friday evening. The council, oldest in the city, was organized July 23, 189, and named for Rev. Joseph Weber, Assumption church pastor and treasurer since founding. Committee plans engaged, refreshments and cigars to be provided, a novel program prepared for member entertainment.
Pineville Missouri July 23 Sheriff Carnigll yee yesterday shot and killed a man who fired at him during a confrontation near the county line. The altercation began when the suspect opened fire on the sheriff, who returned fire and struck the assailant fatally. The sheriff was reportedly unhurt and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
In a desper ate gun battle with 50 policemen one bandit was killed in a Forest Hill cemetery ravine at daybreak. Two suspects were caught, three others missing, ending a 36 hour reign of terror that left two dead and 15 wounded. Victims include Herbert Knox and Frank Drake. others fatally wounded include Thomas Moore and Patrolman Edward MacMahon. The gang robbed a Jamaica Plain saloon and fired through the streets. A bystander, Mrs. Delia Fallon, was shot in the cheek. Edna Carr was shot in the hand. Numerous other injured names follow.
Princeton Ind July 23 John Alb corn a farmer sued his neighbor William Riley for two thousand dollars claiming alienation of his wife's affection. The jury awarded Alb one cent and he said he will appeal the ruling.
Bert Cunningham, identified as a Negro, went on trial in criminal court on Thursday on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. The case centers on a ten fatal shooting incident.
National President Matthew Cummings predicted a large win for re election as the Ancient Order of Hibernians presidents race unfolds at the national convention. Miss Anna C Mal ia condemn caricatures and urged ongoing crusade against Irish stereotypes in postcards and stage portrayals. Nearly 6 000 attendees joined sessions at Fair Bank and Tomlinson hall as credentials reports and social events shape the proceedings.
Charles Hammer a professional bondsman appeared in police court Thursday on a charge of wearing a Masonic badge while not a member. He asked for a continuance until August 3 and to be tried by jury.
A negro burglar was caught raiding a safe in Mrs. Mary McHugh’s home at 2210 N Meridian St. He fled after a servant girl challenged him, wielding a knife. Earlier, he entered homes of W. Garber and Mrs. June, escaping across roofs and porches. Police traced no solid lead. the thief is blamed for a prior $400 jewelry theft on 708 N New Jersey St.
Francis M. Parish, 70, of 22 Hancock Street, was injured Wednesday evening when his horse ran away on W. Washington Street. The buggy struck a telegraph pole and Parish was thrown from the vehicle. He suffered a head injury and may have internal injuries.
Eberhard admits theft of $2,500 kept in a woman's clothing and of killing Mint then concealing the crime near a railroad. The confession details the motive and sequence as the investigation closes in.
Augustus Eberhard, a Paterson New Jersey grocer’s clerk, confessed to Prosecutor Kroester and Chief Dunit that he killed his wealthy aunt Mrs Otille Eberhard and wounded her daughter Miss Otille Eberhard. He fled the scene after stripping clothing and stealing $2,500 sewn in a dress. He was wounded in the leg near Lincoln bridge and taken to hospital. Police recovered $2,350, and Eberhard led officers to where he buried the rest.
Miss Maud Lee, operator at Woodruff Bell exchange, was attacked by a black man around 10 PM Wednesday while walking home from College avenue car on Twenty fourth street near Bellefontaine. He dragged her 50 feet, grabbed her purse with a small amount of change, and fled down an alley.
Charles C. Kassabaum, 22, sues 21 Sheridan I O F lodge members for 10000 damages claiming injury during initiation and also sues the lodge for 10000. The suit filed in Noblesville Indiana details the incident and its consequences.
CORE JONES, a negro, arrested for stealing a horse owned by Fred Sanders, liveryman, pretended to be unconscious in his cell at police headquarters on Thursday. He appeared to have ingested poison as a dodge and frothing at the mouth led officers to summon Assistant Police Surgeon Peele. After emetics, he grew very ill but began to recover, learning his poison ploy failed.
The 23 year old Barbara Reig of 330 Mauger Street Williamsburgh was slain in the shelterhouse of Irving Square Park Brooklyn. She was engaged to Adolph Hack and left home Tuesday evening for a party with a friend. A policeman was reported to be involved in the case.
John Stringer surrendered to Marshal Thomas Metzger at Broad Ripple and admitted the crime after shooting his sister-in-law Mrs. David Stringer with a shotgun. The incident occurred at the Stringer camp where domestic quarrels had strained relations. Justice White scheduled a preliminary hearing for Thursday afternoon.
Motorman Crum was seriously injured when two Union Traction freight cars collided near Tipton Indiana yesterday. He was brought to his home in Tipton for treatment.
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