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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
2
Oliver H. P. Belmont lies in critical condition from appendicitis after surgery at his country home. Surgeons Andrew J. McCoah William T. Bull and Lane Hart attend him as septic poisoning endangers recovery.
In New York on June 5 Frederick Rosaft shot his wife twice then aimed at his two sons before placing a revolver to his head. His 13 year old daughter wrestled the weapon away but he fired twice, killing himself nearly instantly. Mrs Rosaft is in serious condition with property valued at about $40,000.
The first day’s session of Indiana dentists ended with a band concert and reception in the summer garden of the German house where 300 dentists and their wives and sweethearts were entertained. WWL Taylor spoke for Gov. Hanly at the opening. Mayor Bookwalter urged official school tooth examinations. Three sessions were scheduled for Friday with papers read and discussed morning, afternoon, and night. The German house displays extensive medical and dental supplies. The 1908 meeting marks the organization’s semi centennial jubilee.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West will drop the street parade to speed afternoon performances. Delays from late trains make parades impractical, and merchants object to interruptions. The change aims to keep riders and horses fresh for a sharper, more vigorous show after two performances daily.
Famous soprano Marie Rappold of the Metropolitan Opera will headline the upcoming North American Saengerbund festival in Indianapolis June 17 to 20. She will perform Mary in The Cross of Fire and sing O Hall of Song from Wagner's Tannhauser. Her rise followed a landmark Met debut, with critics noting a new American star.
New York, June 5. Rene Bacy, 35, was arrested after an almost successful attempt to steal gems, gold work, and relics worth over 100000 from the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. He hid behind a statue, damaged a glass panel, and triggered an alarm that alerted police. Detectives link him to several prior church robberies.
A Prightwood Democratic club meeting is set for Friday evening June 5 at 8 oclock in the club rooms at Rural street and Horsevelt avenue. All members urged to attend as this is an important gathering. Ralph McCarty, president.
Two large grain elevators in Fort Branch Indiana were destroyed by a night fire causing an estimated loss of eighty thousand dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze late Friday night into Saturday morning, with authorities investigating the cause.
Capt W E English lies at Englishton near Lexington Indiana with a dislocated shoulder and a bruised side after a horse ran away with a buggy en route to Madison to assist Gen Oran Perry at the Middleton monument parade. A Louisville surgeon attends him.
A man credits Grape-Nuts with restoring health after a severe stomach attack left him unable to eat except bread and water. He describes gaining strength and appetite, enabling long workdays and nightly study with improved nerves, energy, and intellect, ending with the slogan There’s a Reason.
The jury convicted Harry P Branaugh of presenting false and fraudulent city claims for April 1907 asphalt patching. Sentence ranges from two to fourteen years in Michigan City prison and fines from 10 to 1900 dollars. Jury brief deliberation, verdict reported at 5 36 pm, Branaugh jailed pending possible new trial motion and sentencing.
Editor Frank C. Tilden of Greencastle is named joint senator candidate for Putnam Morgan and Martin counties. Democrats hail his selection as a strong move and expect Tilden to carry Putnam against Republican Senator T. T. Moore. Marion county Democrats applaud the choice and begin active campaign organization, with county HQ at the K of P building ready for continual operation through election day.
Moundsville West Virginia June 5 A mania for horse stealing leads Rev Join H Graham itinerant preacher to life in the penitentiary His third conviction triggers life imprisonment under the law He has been sentenced three times in previous cases and will spend his remaining years behind bars.
Shelbyville Indiana June 5 Leslie Bundrant of Rush county was found guilty of murdering Charles Coleman and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Indiana Railroad Commission and traction company officers met at the statehouse to discuss uniform operation rules. Key provisions include discharge for intoxication or frequenting saloons, on duty tobacco prohibition, regular sight and hearing tests, and conductors refusing boarding by disorderly persons. The rules aim to cover practical scenarios and will be printed for all employees.
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