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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1908

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Committee Settling Contests Takes Up Alabama Fight

The Republican national committee met in Chicago at the Coliseum to hear contests for seats in the national convention. Alabama and Arkansas contest 22 delegates today with Taft faction hoping to gain influence, while Fairbanks supporters press for blocking first ballot nomination and shifting support. Senator Polliver signals possible VP ambitions.

Republican National Committee Alabama William H. Taft Taft Fairbanks Joseph B. Kealing Indiana Tat Hook Crook Roosevelt Fairbanks Bureau Polliver Iowa Senate

Adams resigns as state railroad commissioner

Charles W. McAdams resigns from the Indiana State Railroad Commission, effective immediately, after a Thursday meeting with Gov. Hanly. He will return to law practice in Indianapolis, leaving a vacancy for a lawyer appointee. the resignation follows reported disputes over findings and duties, with McAdams a Republican former Williamsport resident and longtime Hanly ally.

Hanly Charles W. McAdams Gov Statehouse Gov. Hanly Mr. McAdams Indianapolis

Dynamite Stop Wrecks West Baden Hotel

At West Baden Indiana two dynamite blasts damaged the European hotel leased by Charles Rice a colored man. No fatalities or injuries reported though the building suffered partial ruin. Alleged gambling and selling intoxicants are claimed. fifty Negro workers fled the scene. Rumors say agitation targets black staff after discharges.

West Baden Ind Charles Rice Intorat West Baden Hotel Company

German American Trust Elects Officers After Board Reelect

The German American Trust company reelected the old board of directors and reorganized the leadership with Albert Schnull and Gustav Schnull as top officers, Henry C. Atkins, Armin Bohn, William Kas, Frank Gates named to key posts as secretary and treasurer and assistant.

Blue-Eyed Wife Vanishes in Mysterious Abduction Probe

Herbert Walters reports his wife Lula Walters aged 19 vanished after visiting Mrs Iva Black at 421 N Senate Ave. Walters, connected with a 3 cent theater, found at home late Thursday. Lula described as tall slender with blue eyes light curly hair brown suit and black sailor hat. Police hunt for missing woman with no trace yet.

Walters Iva Black Senate Avenue Black

WERRALL REMARRIES AFTER 25 YEARS SEPARATION

Oklahoma City June 5 Clint C Werrall state printer who deserted his wife and son in Bloomington Ind 35 years ago was remarried to her yesterday at Hobart After leaving her he married another woman and she died about a year ago The reconciliation between Worrall and his first wife was brought about by their son Mrs Worrall came from Bloomington remarry It was the first time she had seen her former husband in 25 years.

Oklahoma City Okla Clint C. Werrall Ity and Son Bloomington Ind Hobart Worrall

Beating and Theft Stop as Horse Is Recovered

A valuable horse and buggy stolen from Dr. Eugene Buehler of the City Board of Health was recovered by Bicycle Officers Mullin and Stewart Thursday night. A negro, John Montgomery, was found in the rig and charged with grand larceny and cruelty to animals after the horse was beaten and exhausted, near Market and West streets after being traced from an incident at Toledo and Michigan streets.

Eugene Buehler City Board of Health Mullin and Stewart John Montgomery Buehler Board of Health Toledo Michigan Market West

Two Accidents Delay Wedding in Milwaukee and Chicago

The wedding of Miss Grace Covington and William Cowan was postponed after Mr Cowan was injured boarding a Milwaukee street car. His brother Edward Covington the intended best man was accidentally shot in Chicago. Both men recover and the wedding will be rescheduled.

Grace Covington Richelieu Apartments William Cowan Cowan Milwaukee Edward Covington Chicago

Driver of Hogwagon Seen at Mooresville

Dennis Wilson, who came to Indianapo has been identified as the driver seen with the Hogwagon in Mooresville. Police report no injuries, and the investigation continues to determine the vehicle’s origin and purpose.

Mooresville Dennis Wilson Indianapo

No Let Up In Probe Of Graft Urges July Grand Jury

The July grand jury will continue the courthouse graft probe with emphasis on preventing packing by Republican holders and officials. Citizens see the Brunaugh verdict as warnings to indicted graft suspects, and prosecutors vow non stop work to secure an effective July panel. The state, court, and prosecutors will guard against graft and corruption.

Brunaugh Gourt Tech Criminal Court

Gurdler On World Walk Checks In At Police Station

Prof H I N Nikoloff, belted and gitter with a bushy beard, called Friday at the police station to have Chief Metsger sign a book certifying his call. Capt Asche signed in French and German. The 61 year old professor is roadwalking from Vidin Bulgaria, five years into a seven year trek to study geographical conditions.

H. I. N. Nikoloff Metsger Asche Nikoloff Fron Vidin Bulgaria Prof

Favors Boxing Sloves For Boys In Parks

Harry Tutewiler, chairman of the Children's Aid association recreation committee, urged giving youngsters boxing gloves and allowing wrestling matches. Plans for playground improvements include lighting for night use and age inclusive arrangements to let children of all ages enjoy themselves.

Harry Tutewiler Children’s Aid Association Tutewiler

Kentucky Gentility Saves Young Man

Arthur Grayson, a Kentucky youth of 17, confessed to stealing $65 from Benefactor, an old friend, but was spared harsher punishment by a community display of mercy and probity.

Kentucky Gentility Arthur Grayson Kentucky

Tears to be testified against Dal in police court

A 16 year old daughter testified in police court against her father Edward Mack on a charge of striking her mother. She fought tears as she described his drunken outbursts and a threat to go to the saloon for more liquor. Connecilman Nevakom testified Mack had worked for him 29 years. Mack was fined $10 and costs.

Edward Mack Mamma Macks California Street Connecilman Nevakom Mack

Jennison Jr. Dies After Wisconsin Hospital Stay

Albert C. Jennison Jr. died yesterday at his mother-in-law's Madison home after an operation at Madison hospital two weeks earlier. He worked in the abstract business in Crawfordsville. His widow and one son survive.

Crawfordsville Ind Albert C. Jennison, Jr Madison Wis

Ethel Deitz Divorce Suit Before Court

The suit of Ethel C. Deitz versus Webster E. Deitz for divorce was heard Friday in superior court No 4 by Judge Harvey. The case went over to Saturday to receive further evidence. The Deitz family is prominent in Indian Books.

Ethel C. Deitz Webster E. Deitz Superior Court No. 4 Harvey Deitz

Pastor Johnson Allowed to Return to Second Baptist Pulpit

The Rev. Charles H. Johnson of Second Baptist Church was permitted to resume preaching after Judge J. M. Leathers dissolved a three week old temporary restraining order. The ruling said the court cannot remove a pastor without church demand, despite charges challenging his moral character. Costs were taxed against the trustees individually.

Charles H. Johnson, Coord Second Baptist Church J. M. Leathers Johnson Htis

Prisoner Confesses Grand Larceny While in Custody

John Hisner aged 19 pleaded guilty in criminal court to grand larceny with sentence suspended. He was held after jumping trains and accused of stealing forty dollars from a drunken prisoner's sack, concealed under his hat band and found after police investigation. He admitted planning to flee the workhouse by using the stolen money.

John Hisner Hisner

Auto Owners Must Obtain City License

Automobile and motorcycle owners will now have to obtain a city license. The new requirement affects local vehicle owners and aims to regulate registrations within municipal borders.

License

Japan to crush Korea revolt with firm hand

Seoul dispatch says Japan has deployed troops across all provinces to quell the uprising. In the past week 69 engagements occurred between Japanese forces and Koreans and insurgents, with about 400 Koreans killed and 100 taken prisoner. Japanese losses ran around 400 men.

Korea

Gillette verdict set aside by court

New York report states the jury verdict in the Surte Ar CoUee case was set aside by the court. Details remain unclear as the judge ordered further proceedings to reexamine evidence.

Gillette New York

Court trims Knickerbocker directors and counsel expenses

New York June 15 The supreme court reduced each director of Knickerbocker Trust to 20 000 and each director counsel to the same, cutting total expenses by about 200 000.

New York Supreme Court Knickerbocker Trust Company

Watson asserts Democrats have C000 platform

Spencer Indiana June 3 Congressman James E. Watson Republican nominee for governor addressed Owen county Republicans. He pressed temperance and county option while praising Indiana Democratic platform as the best in years. Official keynote planned for Lebanon next week. Owen county ticket nominees listed: Treasurer Dr R H Richards Sheriff Hazen Caldwell Commissioners O L Coble N V Kinney Coroner Dr R R Coble Surveyor Ed F White.

Watson Indiana Lebanon Owen County Republicans R. H. Richards Hazen Caldwell O. L. Coble N. V. Kinney R. R. Coble Ed F. White

Cap t Kellener To Lead Ohio Parade In Indy Event

The Ancient Order of Hibernians convention meets in Indianapolis starting Monday July 20 for eight days. The banquet will be a principal feature and a 1400-person seating plan is arranged. Capt P Fr Kellener chosen as grand marshal. hotel room requests are being made by delegates.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Indianapolis Committee On

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