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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
The grand jury quietly questioned Republican precinct politicians tied to fraud allegations in a May primary. Witnesses, many described as colored politicians, appeared to forget key events, with one ward healer likening memory lapses to former Auditor Cy Clark's prior testimony.
John C. Weber and his Prize Band of America, the music for the Republican national convention in Chicago, will appear in Fair Bank all next week. The group earns praise as Weber's best band yet and features soprano Blanche B Mehaffey. The program emphasizes popular tunes with ragtime selections as a highlight.
The closing exercises at St Patrick's Boys' school will be Thursday evening at the school hall corner Woodlawn and Virginia avenues. Several graduates will receive diplomas. Gold medals reward regular attendance. The Y M I medal goes to Albert Vondusar.
The county clerk was warned by the parents of Willard York aged 19 not to issue a marriage license to York and Clara Webb. In contrast Paul S. Hobart and Minnie Purvis secured their license while Dora Myers guardian for both bride and groom gave consent notice.
An 11-year-old girl, ward of Merion county juvenile court, appeared with a 3-week-old baby. A warrant was issued for the alleged father, a 22-year-old negro. The court plans to urge marriage and paternal care, and may take harsh action if refused, blaming the girl's parents for lack of cooperation with probation officers.
The will of William E. McKernan has been probated with Susan McKernan and the Rev. Joseph Chartrand as executors. All property of every kind is left to the mother Susan McKernan.
More than 7,000 attended the opening Saengerfest concert at the fairground coliseum in Indianapolis. The North American Saengerbund and local hosts welcomed a night of stirring performances by Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra, with Indianapolis and Cincinnati choirs earning praise for balance and tone under Louis Ehrgott.
A suit filed Wednesday seeks to annul the marriage of 19 year old Buren C Webster and Alice Fox of 401 Blake Street after they eloped to Frankfort Kentucky and returned to Indianapolis. The bride says they were eager to wed but the bridegroom's father Harry C Webster 3111 North Illinois Street opposes the match and filed for annulment.
Forest Pettibone of Indianapolis City Loan Company faced harsh questions before the county board of review. He could not recall basic facts about the firm, a $20 return was cited, and the board pressed whether property was underlisted. Pettibone’s memory lapse led to an assessment jump from $250 to $3,000.
Edward F. Austermiller an engineer on the Belt railway suffered serious injuries Thursday morning after his engine left the track at Washington street and the Belt tracks. He was caught between the engine and tender when a switch was thrown misjudged causing the derailment.
Milwaukee authorities upheld the eight hour state law and ruled against the Milwaukee Road in a test case over telegraph operator employment practices. The decision reinforces labor standards and railway compliance in Wisconsin.
The convention resumes after lunch with Mr Bookwalter praised as an engaging speaker. Gen Stewart Woodford moves Gov Hughes nomination on stage amid waving flags as New York delegates cheer with no formal second. Ohio delegates rise in the first broad show of delegate participation.
Charles J. Truemper a 55 year old marshal in the German organizations was injured when his horse reared and fell on him in Monument place during a parade. His daughter Lillian witnessed the event from a float and reached his side. He was taken to his home at 327 E Merrill street as a crowd crush caused several women to faint during the chorus setup.
A double dwelling at 2502 and 254 Stewart street occupied by J. H. Stone and E. K. Gabriel was damaged $300 by fire Thursday morning. The roof caught fire from sparks.
Sealed proposals to the Board of School Commissioners of Indianapolis are invited for plumbing at Public School 44 and for improvements at Public School 36. Bids close June 26 1908 with specified checks and bonds, contract terms, and potential bid rejection.
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