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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
1
The Republican National Convention starts in Chicago with muted energy in the big hall and fears of internal discord and possible clashes as proceedings proceed toward the final day.
Chicago June 16 delegates and spectators attended the GOP gathering as a calm opening session began. President Roosevelt stampede talk looms while Alice Roosevelt Longworth drew cheers. Temporary officers were elected, prayer offered, and the convention adjourned until morning as crowds gathered at the Coliseum amid wide anticipation.
The article reports ongoing doubt about the outcome as Senator Bourne and allied figures press to nominate the President and push him to run again. It notes persistence in demand and potential implications for the party's strategy and the President's political future.
A telegraphed report from Indianapolis claims Beveridge loyalists Maj Billy Wilson and William Guthrie threaten to bolt from Fairbanks on the first ballot at the national convention. The move could split the Indiana delegation and divide the Republican party if Beveridge followers rebel.
George Bell, a Black man, faced murder charges then pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a two to twenty one year sentence. The victim Joseph Cole, a white man, died from a billiard cue blow after a dispute near Bell’s saloon on Walnut and Agnes streets at 11 p.m. March 30.
Miss Lula Jones a 22 year old saleswoman was found dead in her Ballard flats room Tuesday noon. She had left work Saturday evening complaining of a severe headache and an acid suspicion led police to await a postmortem. A carbolic acid bottle was found on the mantel and a letter to "Dear Walter" dated May 30 suggests a quarrel with the man mentioned.
Martin Beekher was struck by a vehicle driven by Mrs. Stough and may be seriously injured. Details of the incident are sparse in the available report. The accident remains under investigation by local authorities.
Lafayette residents criticize state law enforcement as Gov. Hanly, who heads the police board, wields power to remove members and allegedly tolerates illegal liquor and gambling in Gilman’s cafe. Court records cite multiple soda and liquor violations and a prominent local figure, George Gillian, twice pleading guilty to selling liquor without a license.
Harry Rhoades faces cruelty to animals charges after throwing a dog from a second story Ayres store window on Pearl Street. Police officers arrested him as the injured animal, bleeding and later euthanized, had wandered into the store.
Delegations from Mobile Birmingham and New Orleans arrive for the national Saengerfest in Indianapolis. Damrosch orchestra of 100 pieces lands by noon. The reception committee splits into four squads with leaders named. Tickets rush continues and a grand parade is planned for Wednesday with 2010 singers and 162 banners in formation.
Stampede to the Coliseum as delegates and hotel workers arrive before the Cannon headquarters scene. Chauncey Depew draws attention with his smile while delegates push through for admission and debate tariff questions amid crowded hotels and hallway cots.
Probate Judge M N A Walker imposes a policy that unknown babies require a birth return and a Board of Health certificate showing birth and parentage before adoption. The move aims to reveal natural rights and allow future access to birth facts, despite past practice of concealing child identities by children's guardians and adoption agencies.
Mrs Mary Stubbs Moore state statistician was thrown from a buggy Monday afternoon at Meridian and Twenty fourth streets after her horse was frightened by a traction engine. She sustained shoulder bruises but escaped serious injury as the buggy toppled onto the pavement.
Alexander McNabb, manager of the Welsbach Light company at 126 North Pennsylvania Street, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant sworn by Captain Wallace Foster for desecrating the flag. Foster says McNabb draped an American flag in a window and stacked merchandise over it for advertising.
Early Tuesday morning a burglar was discovered climbing through a bedroom window at 1627 Prompec Street the home of Mrs Mary Bokemeyer. Two shots from a revolver were fired but failed to stop the burglar and the screams of a woman were heard during the incident.
In Chicago Fairbanks supporters hold firm on Taft while Roosevelt backers push an independent boom. Observers note nervous Taft camp fears possible convention chaos unless loyalists control delegations and prevent a Roosevelt nomination or stampede.
Paige Noee Ram announces a horse show event this June. Local organizers invite riders and spectators to attend, with details to follow.
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