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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
1
Reports say 125 workers at the Dupont Powder capm near Denver were killed or injured when a blast wrecked Louvier causing widespread fear. The explosion was felt miles away and similar plants in Fontanet Indiana had blown up earlier.
A false rumor of a child in a hole behind a boarding house spurred four men to enter a 12 foot excavation at 730 N Holmes Ave. Gas from a broken pipe caused asphyxiation. Andrew Martalek Joseph Lorenchie z Augustine Stonie died. Joseph Rulig and Fireman William Stiegemeyer were among the injured. Officials worry more may die.
Republican leaders meet in Cincinnati to map campaign strategy, select organizers, and choose a new party chairman. Taft may pick Frank Hitchcock amid friction with A I Vorys. New reportedly reluctant to seek re election. Longworths depart for Denver to attend the Democratic convention.
Mrs. Mary Farmer, 39, was found guilty of murdering Mrs. Sarah Brennan, 55, in Watertown New York. She was sentenced to be electrocuted at Auburn prison during the week beginning August 2. Her husband faced accessory charges related to the crime as the couple allegedly sought control of the Brennan home.
In northeast Indianapolis Judge Allen ordered Henry T Nolting to limit gravel extraction on Belmont avenue. Neighbors oppose the residential pit fearing an eyesore and future trash receptacle while the city sought an injunction to stop digging to protect streets and nearby alleys. The ruling allows Nolting to continue on his property with an eight foot setback from street and alley lines and a proper grade away from highways.
Police investigate a break in at Henry Denmanns home on Orange and Ringgold streets Friday night. Denmann fired a single shot as the intruder fled through a coal shed and escaped. Bicycle Officers Wilson and Golnisch conducted a wide search but found no trace of the burglar. The residence remained securely locked.
The jury reports 26 indictments on Saturday but names in politics are absent. A new July grand jury will carry forward graft investigations begun earlier, with Judge Pritchard affirming no interference and readiness to support justice.
Amelia Bowles was fined 50 dollars and costs in police court Saturday on a charge of enticing Susie Wilson 22 into Nick Colons hotel and saloon on Mc Crea street. Miss Wilson was fined and costs on a charge of loitering and visiting immoral places.
The Indianapolis Gas Company is assessed for taxes at 1,000,000 dollars, unchanged from last year. The company seeks a reduction and notes a drop in market value of its stock due to anticipated competition from the 60-cent gas providers. Tangible property exceeds 900,000 dollars, and officials argue that competition and potential loss of franchise do not justify lowering the value of the physical assets apart from gas making equipment.
Dr Isham New age 75 was found dead this morning in a room over the Salvation Army headquarters in Peru Indiana. The cause of death is not known at this time.
As a 34.8 foot flood crest nears, Mayor Cook and officials marshal 500 workers to pile sandbags along the B and O and Illinois Central levees. Water overruns rails, endangering terminals and residential areas while Prairie Dupont levee breaks, cattle and crops suffer.
The North American Saengerbund festival in Indianapolis drew about 34,800 attendees over three days. Promoters claimed a small net gain though expenses reached roughly 340,000, with 11,000 for soloists and orchestra. Director Edward B. Birge and local organizers earned praise for talent selection, organization, and hospitality amid major public support.
In Chicago during James Sherman’s vice presidential campaign, Charles N. Kendall, Indiana school superintendent and longtime friend, greeted him warmly. They share Oneida County roots, Hamilton College ties, and note both Taft and Sherman graduated in 1878. Sherman’s class will hold its thirtieth reunion next Wednesday.
Harry Collins a Black house worker pled guilty to lifting a purse with $27 from a employer's home and received six months in the workhouse from Criminal Judge Pritchard on a Saturday session.
Republican nominees W H Taft and James S Sherman met in Cincinnati where Sherman plans a national speaking tour and Taft will host delegations of supporters. The city gave Taft a large welcome with bands, cheers, and fireworks. Secretary Taft is staying at his brother Charles P Taft's home. It is believed Frank Hitchcock or A I Vorys may become the new national chairman of the Republicans.
O S Minter a former Syracuse and Indianapolis resident was killed near Fullerton California when the speeding new car he was about to buy left the road and crashed into a stone wall.
Madrid reports nearly 400 dead after a tornado swept the coast. In Snyderville Ohio a rubber tire plant was destroyed by fire, causing about 75000 dollars in losses. Commander Peary nears start of a far northern expedition as the Roosevelt steamer is readied for departure around July first.
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