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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1909

Page

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Primary election set for August 5 by city board

Lexington report notes the Board of Election Commissioners in charge as John Weaver Republican Walter Tingle Democrat and City Clerk James McNulty. The group selected August 5 as the mayor city clerk and councilmen primary date with councilmen chosen from districts but voting citywide. In Kentucky Ed Callahan dying from an assassin’s bullet recovered speech naming three suspects fled through Long's Creek toward the Smiths allied with the Deaton family and were chased by posses and bloodhounds. arrests expected and risk of vigilante violence lingered.

Woy Riders Hear Lecture on Trespass

Three young joy riders, charged with malicious trespass, were released in criminal court under suspended sentence Tuesday. Owners of autos taken and damaged attended to urge clemency. Ralph Doer Frank Reidecker and Cecil Todd, ages 16 and 17, received suspended sentences and were freed.

Ralph Doer Frank Reidecker Cecil Todd

Shubert Playhouse Deal at Park With Shrine Temple Lease

With Mary Mannerling appearing the Park next Monday, Shubert stars take control of the Park temporarily until Shrine theater is completed. The syndicate reportedly has a two year lease on the new showhouse connected with the Shrine temple, though terms are not announced.

Mary Manner- Ing Shupert Shubert Syndicate Shuberts Shrine Theater Shrine Temple

Governor Marshall Discusses Militia Regulation Changes

Gen Charles A Shaler retired, met Gov Marshall on militia law changes to align with regular army coronation regulations. Adj Gen Perry will review the laws this afternoon and compare them with the secretary of war guidance.

Charles A Shaler Gov. Marshall Adj Perry Secretary of War

Board of Trade Helps E W Baggett Go Free

Two indictments against Edward W Bassett a grain dealer charging him with the theft of a car load of grain valued at 800 were pressed by Prosecutor Hooton in criminal court after officers of the Indianapolis Board of Trade urged action Bassett is a member of the board and the move followed their request.

Edward W. Bassett Hooton Indianapolis Board of Trade Bassett

J H Stotsenburg Dies in New Albany After Fifty Years Here

Former Judge John H. Stotsenburg of New Albany, a long time Floyd county legal figure, died early today at his home after residing in the city for more than fifty years. He was a prominent member of the Floyd county bar.

J. E. Stotsenburg New Albany Ind John H. Stotsenburg Floyd Hama

Terrified Negro Gang Run From Poolroom Gunfire

Seret Charles Barmfuhrer fired a shot into the ceiling at a poolroom on 24 Indiana Avenue run by Play Rochester. Thirty or more patrons scattered as officers entered. A lookout was captured. sixty pairs of dice and poker chips were seized. All defendants pled and were fined in police court Tuesday.

Rochester Indiana Avenue John King Sergt Burmfuhrer Merz Mullin Burm Lesdy

Dustless Fair Promises Dust-Free Grounds and Upgrades

The state fair press agent announces no dust this year due to oil treatment of streets. Plans include a ten foot sidewalk from the south gate to the fine arts building over 1000 feet, planting 300 Norway Maples, a 600 gallon per minute water system, extended pipelines, and new fountains before opening.

Downing Fine Arts

Benton Gets Divorce After Wife Fails in Court

George R. Benton of the Linden hotel secured a divorce from Uzeda Benton in superior court No 4 on Tuesday. The wife had been previously denied a decree by Judge Leathers in No 2. The husband's complaint named Ed Wall as co respondent. William E. Reilley acted for Benton. Mrs Benton did not appear in court, with W. W. Lowry as her counsel.

George R. Benton Linden Hotel Uzeda Benton

Indiana readers contract row over state textbooks

Indiana officials debate next five year contracts for school books. Gov Marshall and Purdue President Stone on committee contend over Howe readers. Critics warn the Howe works are error ridden and unfixable, urging caution before signing. Continued on page 4 column 5.

Indiana Marshall Public Instruction Aley Kendall Stone Purdue Bingham Committee On Settbners Howe State Board of Education

Groundhog Mystery Baffles City Police

Police search the city for a beloved groundhog owned by Hayden Calvert of 1305 N Senate Ave. The pet, gentle and as affectionate as a cat, vanished after being seen at St Peters and Paul Cathedral during services. Calvert reports it returns home but is now missing again.

Capt. Hyland Hayden Calvert Senate Avenue Calvert Calvert Home SS. Peters and Paul Cathedral

Cummins Attacks Aldrich Wool Schedule In Senate

A roundup of diverse 1900s era items notes Senator Cummins pressing the Aldrich wool schedule in Washington. Additional dispatches report Harriman’s Paris arrival, Turkish army movements toward Urumiah, a long-running murder arrest in California, a devastating Maine village fire, a deadly Bronx boy hit, and other international and local incidents.

Washington, D. C Cummins Iowa Senate

Accounting Board Opens Office in Statehouse Hall

The new accounting board named by Gov Marshall will situate its office in the north lobby of the hall of representatives. Rooms are under overhaul as Chief Accountant DeHartty and deputies organize the space and plan a statewide system in coming weeks.

Accounting Board Marshall Hall of Representatives DeHartty State House

Heroic Rescue Ends in Tragic Fire Death

A blaze at 1216 Standard avenue claimed eight year old Lela Williams after she ran back into flames to rescue her sister Irene. Bicycle Policeman William Wilson entered the burning home to save the child but she suffocated. The mother Nora Kelly aided Ruth, 5, pulling her through a window, while Irene escaped with a neighbor. Police seek a drunken suspect seen nearby as they investigate arson.

Lela Williams Harry Williams Standard Avenue William Wilson Third Precinct Williams Lela Irene Wilson Dilane Nora Kelly

Public Kloot to Chime When Pair 15

In Essex Market court Magistrate Finn hears William Tucker aged 19 and Sarah Milberg aged 18 arraigned for hugging and kissing on a footpath by Williams burg bridge in front of children. Tucker is fined 1 dollar. Milberg released.

New York Finn Essex Market Court William Tucker Sarah Milberg James Dobson Williamsburg Bridge Grand Central Station Battery Dan Dovey Lovey Tucker Tocker

Barnett to Wed Charline Daly in June nuptials

Willard Ray mond Barnett a New York Central railroad traffic chief and Chicago native obtained a marriage license at city hall to wed Charline Daly daughter of Charles F Daly vice president of the New York Central. The couple will marry on June 16. Barnett is 21 and Daly 19.

New York Willard Raymond Barnett New York Central Railroad Chicago City Hall Charline Daly Charles F. Daley Young Barnett W. Y. Barnett Bankers’ World Miss Daly

Two Prisoners Escape Jail in Spencer Indiana

Spencer Ind June 8 When Sheriff McNutt awoke this morning two of the three prisoners confined last night were gone Ben Strother and Charles Keller had been jailed for several weeks and escaped through a hole they made in the wall of the jail building

Spencer Ind

Balloon Indiana lands in Dickson Tennessee after 49 hour flight

Carl Fisher and G L Bumbaugh piloted the balloon Indiana to a landing at Dickson Tennessee after about 49 hours aloft. They paused at Ashland City for ballast and continued northwest, with reports noting water shortages and a long, gas-consuming voyage. The American duration record and national trophy standings were debated as others like St Louis III and New York Aero Club balloons completed long flights.

Carl Fisher G. L. Bumbaugh Indiana Dickson Tenn Ashland City Tennessee Shackle Island Nashville St. Louis Aero Club of America New York A. Holland Forbes Corinth Miss Indianapolis St. Louis NT Kelso Clifford Harmon New York Aero Club Forbes Albert Bond Lambert Dr. Honeywell Lambert and Honeywell

Roemler Rumor Rejected as Mayor Candidate

Republicans push for a mayoral nominee with W. N. Harding and Lew Shank as the only declared candidates. Rumors tied ex state senator Charles Roemler to the race were denied as party leaders insist Shank and Harding lead the field.

W. N. Harding Lew Shank Charles Roemler Roemler Newt Harding

Galls 17 Wake Spree Said By Wife In Suit

Nellie Mallory in a divorce suit claims Oscar Mallory stays out at night without good reason and once claimed to sit with a dead coworker. She asserts a wake night spree with another woman, accuses him of infidelity, and seeks $50 alimony plus expenses.

Nellie Mallory Oscar Mallory

Hand of Good Samaritan Ha lifting power Louisville

Mrs Clare Fortman says one helper who aided after a trolley accident posed as a Good Samaritan but was a wolf at heart. She was struck and unconscious, rescued to a drug store, then realized a man had stolen a $400 diamond locket and a purse during the incident.

Louisville. Ky Clare Fortman

Italian fugitive arrested in Chicago seeks deportation

Stanisla Demichele, wanted in Italy for three charges of attempted murder, has been captured in Chicago after fleeing in 1966 following a stabbing spree. He will be taken to New York on Saturday for deportation as authorities continue international pursuit.

Chicago Stanisla Demichele Italy New York

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Assassins IN Flight Algual Uae the Board of Election Commission Ers John Weaver Republi Can Walter Tingle James McNulty Lexington Ed Callahan Sassin Long of the Smiths Deaton Family Hargis Callahan Sam Callahan Shubert Temple Board OF Trade E.W. Baggett Otol Seret Charles Barmfuhrer Benton Owvorge State Board Prince Princess Lazarovi OF Servia Eleanor Calhoun Danube River Aegean Sta Paris E. H. Harriman London Cherbourgh St. Petersburg Constantinople Nova Vrema Urumiah Persian Armenia Tabriz San Francisco Azores California United States San Luis Obispo Merises de Amaral Anton Bolehol Presque Dsle W. Twenty-fourth Street Chester Giffen St. Cloud Cal McCloud River Lumber Company Belfast Burke Rome India Florence Anna Evangeline Kolb Haldane Cleminson Nora Cleminson Rogers Park Uniontown Fanny Rodgers Charles Froman Statehouse Huahiey Barnett Fisher Bumbaugh Ademler Good Samaritan Stiletto Marincha
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