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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
2
Zurich report on the balloon Helvetia successfully crossing Mont Blanc and traveling over 400 miles in 11 hours. The same craft won last year’s Coupe Internationale des Aeronautes and earned Sewitzerland the honor of hosting this year’s race.
Pietro Gagzasssi, manager at Enrico Cavuso’s Florence area farm, reportedly cut his own throat to show distress over a feared loss of Caruso’s voice. The incident follows rumors about Caruso’s throat and indicates a disturbed state of mind.
A marriage license was issued to Herbert P. Dahlen and Mrs. Mabel M. Zink, his second wife, with the first Mrs. Dahlen and James Zink recently divorced from Mabel Zink. Before Judge Ross, Mabel said Dahlen was her affinity. Mounted Policeman Pressley arrested a chicken thief in West Indianapolis after a department-wide manhunt.
Howard Gould seeks to prove his wife was habitually intoxicated to justify abandoning her. Herbert Schmidt testified he was hired to obtain evidence against Mrs. Gould and described trips to Florida and the West Indies where she reportedly drank heavily, including Manhattan cocktails, with incidents at the St. Regis and private car voyages.
A passenger train from Menominee ran into a yard wreck near North Fond du Lac, killing engineer Thomas MacDonald and injuring fireman William Burstona and Mrs S Kun and her baby. The mother and infant were described as probably dying.
A man calling himself Col. Strickland of Roseberry Arkansas was detained after attempting to gain access to the White House. Police found a .44 caliber revolver and cartridges on him. He claimed to seek an audience with President Taft and said he would return after being released. He is held at St Elizabeths asylum for examination.
St Johns academy held commencement exercises at the Majestic theater with dramatic performances by the class. Between acts musical numbers were offered by Leo King Charles Logan Logan Lenihan and William Coverhill. Graduates included Leo Sr Wing John C Butler John L McShane Luke J Logan Patrick E Mannix and others.
Louisville report says Frank Sliggers a railroad detective for Kentucky and Indiana Bridge and Railroad and W T Charles a switchman for Illinois Central quarreled over work and later fought in a saloon. The pistol duel ended swiftly with both men dead.
Evansville June 18 Herman English while seeking work at a buggy factory was bitten when a snake coiled around his leg. He yelled for help and ran as workers nearby captured and killed the reptile, pulling it off his limb.
Gov Marshall urges Democratic City committee to nominate a clean city ticket in Indianapolis. He warns against the committee using its power to nominate and says it should elect the ticket after nominations. He hopes Republicans choose good men and Democrats do even better for a strong fall contest.
Evansville Ind June 18 Refused the use of any of the churches in Elberfeld Ind for commencement exercises the high school of that place held its commencement last night at Ifeldt s hall The pastors of the churches said it would be sacrilegious to permit paid entertainments to be held in the churches
Kansas City team won a 3 to 2 decision after a well played game. Swan protested a close ruling and was sent to the clubhouse.
The Society of Colonial Wars held its annual meeting at the Claypool hotel to mark Louisburg’s 1745 capture. Gov. Marshall attended and spoke. officers were elected including Capt. WW. Inglish as governor general and W. Wheelock as treasurer.
The Business Men's Bible class at Central Avenue M E Church will hold its annual banquet in the church dining room. Cornelius will be toastmaster with short speeches by Thompson Coffin and King and Sugiyama. Rev. Hill will deliver the address with Gov. Marshall invited to attend and music by Mrs. Fish Walker and Master George Thompson.
Mrs A J Tron formerly managed Fair Lank park for years after the death of her husband William Tron has left the park where she lived for 12 years and has moved into the Denison hotel to reside until she resumes business. She may enter the hotel business.
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