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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
1
Pearl Bowman of Connersville was sentenced to six months in the women's prison and fined 500 dollars for leaving her baby on a doorstep in Indianapolis on May 10. The juvenile court ordered the child sent to the orphans’ home, noting poverty and inability to care for the infant as the motive. Bowman could not explain the act.
Three robbers blew the safe in the Bank of Fairland last night and escaped with 10000 dollars. Police are in pursuit through Fairland Oklahoma as investigations continue.
A large calibre cartridge found on Illinois streetcar tracks between Georgia and Maryland exploded Wednesday noon as a south-bound car passed. The bullet went through the window of a north-bound car No. 232, hit the ceiling, and fell beside a woman. no injuries were reported.
Ohio senator Foraker threatens to back Fairbanks or Knox if he cannot win the Republican nomination at Chicago. His chieftains mobilize active support as tensions rise in the nominating contest.
Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana George Bruce Cortelyou of New York Jonathan P. Dolliver of Iowa James H. Sherman of New York J Sloat Fausett of New York Winfield T Durbin of Indiana Timothy L Woodruff of New York Curtis Guild of Massachusetts John F Fort of New Jersey Franklin Murphy of New Jersey Gov Hanly of Indiana John Hays Hammond of Massachusetts Frank Kellogg of Minnesota George A Knight of California.
Chicago June 4 Senator Foraker will actively contest the presidential nomination with Taft and other candidates. Headquarters will open at the Great Northern hotel in Chicago with twelve apartments for his supporters. Allies include Vice President Fairbanks Senator Knox Gov Hughes and Speaker Cannon amid wide speculation on vice presidential choices and state battles in Ohio New York and Indiana.
About 150 Indianapolis Elks will travel as a group to Terre Haute for the cornerstone laying service next Sunday. They will depart at 7 o clock sharp via the Big Four route.
John D. Hoover, courthouse policeman, is to serve as watchman in the county auditor's office starting Thursday night. He will be responsible for the books documents accounts and papers tied to courthouse graft investigations. County commissioners discharged Stephen W. Troyer to cut expenses and assigned Hoover to guard the records.
Six first cabin passengers aboard the White Star liner Teutonic were injured on a giant wave last Sunday, reported at docking. Chemist Howard L Waldo of South Orange broke his leg. his wife and others including Mrs Bell, Miss Dupont, Harold Dwight, and L A Schaeffer suffered injuries.
Marion county buys a ten ton traction road roller for new macadam roads. The contract was let Thursday at 2600 dollars, 600 more than the other bid, with officials stating the roller is more substantial and better suited to their needs.
Philadelphia. Frank A. Abbott killed his wife at 172 Fairmont Avenue when she answered the door seeking an interview. He fled the scene and is at large.
Four year old Buster McLaughlin of 636 Warren Street Brooklyn was struck and killed today by an automobile owned by Stephen Lownes a wealthy manufacturer.
Boston June 4 The town of Mattapoisett Massachusetts is split into factions over the planned summer residence of Mrs Potter Palmer. Residents fear the town could become a second Newport while others defend her and her guests. The uproar swells after reports she preferred to be shocked rather than bored and locals vow to snub her arrival.
Horace C. Hewitt is under arrest in Louisville on a warrant charging him with illegally obtaining $10 from a woman. Police say he was caught passing worthless checks and was taken into custody by local authorities.
Jerry Donahue was freed without a fine in county court after being arrested for drunkenness. He thanked the judge, bailiff Captain Dawson, and court staff, and pledged to leave the city if given the chance.
Jules Beaubien, Montreal born son of a wealthy lumberman, vows to protect Annette's memory and seeks the half blood sister he never knew. He travels into Nipissing country, learns Annette died in hardship, and meets Hilda McTavish, daughter of a harsh Scotsman, whom he grows to love despite danger and a troubling secret.
Paris reports Capt Alfred Dreyfus was wounded in two arm shots by Gregori military editor of the Gaulois during Zola funeral events. The attacker shouted anti Dreyfus phrases and was arrested. Dreyfus taken home for treatment as anti Dreyfus papers denounce the Panthéon transfer.
The largest class in Shortridge High School history will graduate at Caleb Mills Hall on Wednesday night June 10. Principal George W. Benton cites closer study larger attendance and school growth as reasons. The program includes an invocation by Rev. T E Taylor an address by G L Mackintosh and a class address by Paul Benedict with music from the Shortridge orchestra.
Wabash Realty transferred Fair Bank park to St. Vincent's infirmary for 96000. Possession rows not pass until park season ends. Mrs. A J Tron remains in charge with entertainments and traveling bands ongoing.
James Washington, a Black man, fell ill in University Park on Thursday morning and died before aid could reach him. The body was moved to the city morgue where Deputy Coroner Knox conducted a postmortem to determine the cause of death.
21 year old William Srame ley alias Smiley, wanted in Denver, confessed to more than 300 burglaries after being shot at five times by Detective Burns. He carried two suitcases of jewelry worth about $5,000 and said a Denver hotel book titled The Burglar's Club inspired his crimes. He claimed to be valedictorian at Bradford High School and named W R Case Cutlery as his step father.
Jordan Pipika and Michael Dorher were released in police court on a charge of violating private banking laws. They had operated at 611 WW Washington Street and deposited funds with the state auditor, who says the total exceeded the foreigners’ deposits twofold, ensuring depositors could not lose.
F. E. Watson of Goldsmith was chosen commander of the Indiana state Sons of Veterans organization at its encampment in Lafayette. Other officers elected include Robert H. Warner of Lafayette as senior vice commander and Frank Graham of Bloomington as junior vice commander.
A short quip from the London Globe recalls a beggar asking for a penny and being offered sixpence to tip the waiter. The exchange highlights class and wit in a street vignette.
Washington reports Congressman Clayton of Alabama selected as temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention in Denver. The piece also notes railroads abandon a general freight rate increase and Gov. Hughes to urge gambling restrictions at race tracks in New York.
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