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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
3
Morning session at Princeton for the Indiana Music Teachers association focused on faults of public school methods with delegates and visitors. Edward Taylor of Indianapolis presented on choir organization and recitals by artists from Evansville Poseyville Princeton Vincennes and Washington paced the program.
In Lebanon Indiana on June 20 D A Neal white and Louis Brooks black were rival barbers who staged a parallel fight to the Jeffries Johnson bout. Neal damaged Brooks but was struck in the back with a tire piece, breaking Neal s arm. Brooks was arrested.
Harvey Gill arrived in Warren Indiana from Indianapolis with a suitcase filled with women's apparel. His wife lashes into him while Gill claims it was a mistaken purchase. He says he picked up the items by error and is still recovering from the shock.
John A. Demmer, newly wed, was carted through Rushville to the town square where he delivered a grand speech. About 500 residents participated as he was forced to speak at every 5-cent theater in the city.
John O Neal aged 65 was buried under a ton of slate after a fall in a Princeton Indiana mine on Tuesday and died at the scene. The accident occurred in the slate gallery where he was working when the rock collapsed and trapped him. He was removed dead.
A guard dog foiled a grocery robbery at Charles Jones’s store in Anderson. The dog barked loudly as the door was forced, causing the would be thieves to retreat in disorder. This incident was reported on June 20.
Wade H. Elis chairman of the Ohio Republican committee released a statement outlining the party platform for the fall campaign. Elis known as Taft's chief manager said the Republicans will present a record of keeping every pledge from the 1908 campaign.
Four bachelors Earl B Barnes Lloyd McClure Arthur G Manning and Fred J Byers were served subpoenas to bring young women to a banquet at Judge Kirkpatrick s home or face contempt of court They hurried to make dates as the notices were served in the courtroom in Kokomo Indiana June 23 19 nd
Columbus Indiana June 29 Mayor Barnay orders arrest of all persons who explode fireworks in public places. The crackdown includes the Fourth but a similar order in Hope does not include the Fourth.
Ralph Lee, 15, sought in Edinburg Indiana for robbery and shooting a night watchman and in Indianapolis for horse stealing, was arrested in South Bend for bicycle theft. Police say he confessed to a long crime spree including the Edinburg incident.
In Columbus Indiana June 298 Mrs Angeline Poore begged for her pipe before starting to Indianapolis to the insane asylum and smoked it all the way.
Charles Morgan closed his Richmond Indiana saloon on Tuesday at 11 o'clock as the area endures a recent dry wave impacting his business and others in the city.
Jeffersonville Ind June 29 Forty heaters and pickups at the American Car and Foundry steel plant who struck a week ago returned to work today after receiving pay boosts. Heaters gain 25 percent and pickups 10 percent.
Rushville Indiana June 29 James E Watson said he would be visited before September by Vice President Sherman to discuss campaign issues He plans Chautauqua lectures in the central states until late summer and will hit the stump with Sherman by Sept 1 He praised Congress for railroad and campaign funds bills.
In Greenville Indiana on June 20 a bet between Lem Jones and Orville Remy measured a corn stalk. They marked its height at stake and after 24 hours the plant had grown four inches, surpassing both bets.
The Ford trial in Bloomington Indiana was continued to the fall term on defense motion citing inability to secure three principal witnesses. This is the fourth postponement, all prior delays being state motions.
In Goshen Indiana on Tuesday Mrs Grace Charney 68 wife of Mitchell Charney was killed when alighting from a traction car as it began backing. She was thrown to the pavement and crushed before the motorman could stop the vehicle.
In Columbus Indiana on Tuesday 95 year old Mrs Cornelia Regennas fell into her cellar suffering a broken rib plus head and back injuries. Doctors fear she may die from the accident and injuries linger.
In Washington Indiana a stray dog attacked 6 year old Lizzie Uphold Tuesday before police rescued her. Police Captain Will Ker shot the dog to stop the assault.
In Greensburg Indiana a daughter gifts her mother an Angora kitten that traveled from Boise Idaho. A feeding bottle was attached for care as the small cat reaches its new home.
In Converse Indiana on June 2, Marshal Whang Williams age 80 said he hated to arrest W A Scott wanted in Logansport for petty larceny. He noted he knows Scott's wife’s folks and that Scott did not look desperate. Williams asked to visit him but said he would rather return to Logansport with Superintendent Morris.
Diaz secures reelection to a record eighth term amid ongoing political tension. The outcome heightens uncertainty around reforms and regional leadership as opponents challenge extended tenure.
Beehive swarms occupy Tipton public square band stand as two boys coax the insects into a box and take them home. Terre Shiel reports a swarm cut from a tree with a branch they rested on.
The Wright brothers have cancelled their engagement to fly in Elwood Indiana on July 4. An effort is under way to secure a Curtiss airplane for a flight.
Joseph Beatson was acquitted in Anderson Indiana of taking a chest of gold valued near $100,000 believed to be kept by an aged man, claimed to be David Bowers. The heirs sued Beatson, his son in law, over the alleged theft.
Maude Tanner reported to police that jewels valued at 1250 dollars and 248 dollars in money were stolen from the Tanner home in Shelbyville. She also said Clarence Gara, who lived there and had come from Indianapolis to start a lunch business, has disappeared.
Henry Fraction a blacksmith shop barricaded himself after wandering Wabash Indiana June 29 asking his way in a manner that frightened locals. Fraction, formerly the circus wild man for six years, proved harmless after authorities learned his condition.
Ringing resolutions were adopted for Senator Beveridge by the Vinceln League of Indiana University. Beveridge received a copy of the resolutions and complimented the membership on the precise statement of the issue.
The confession signed by Albert Spohn, accused of killing Patrolman Krupp in Indianapolis, was allowed as evidence after defense objections over third degree methods. Spohn testified that Supt. Hyland threatened to beat him in a cellar. Capt. Holtz echoed the claim, both officers denying the threats. Spohn said he believed the officers were robbers.
Washington Ind June 29. The city council allowed the claims of Ora W Bays and W M Childers Indianapolis detectives without comment. They were hired to obtain liquor violation evidence and found over 50 places selling booze. The whisky is still locked up and the cases will likely be dropped.
The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company paid Bloomington township $2,499.04 for a former trustee John M. Matthews shortage. Matthews killed himself when the shortage was discovered, ending the case.
Kokomo Indiana restaurants faced rushed business after a gas mains leak cut gas Tuesday night and Wednesday. The outage left the city without gas for meals forcing kitchens to scramble for fuel and service.
Anderson Indiana June 29 S F Youmans 805 Nichol avenue advertised for a cat. He got many cats of all kinds including long coat shore lean fat skinny round-faced fluffy slick matgy and others. The regular cat was returned many times. the Youmans will not do it again as Youmans has become hoarse from shouting scat.
In Portland Indiana on June 29 a juror in the Porter trial is described as tall with sandy whiskers and matching a vision Porter claimed last winter of a man handing in a not guilty verdict. Judge Fox also fits the described appearance. Porter maintains his wife’s shooting was accidental. the supreme court reversed a guilty verdict on error and ordered a retrial.
Joseph A. Spaugh traveled from Columbus Indiana to New York aboard railway trains facing backward in an odd attempt to avoid seasickness on his forthcoming trip to Europe.
A fire of unknown origin gutted Small's grain elevator in Evansville Indiana causing about 50000 dollars in damages. The blaze was reported on June 29 and caused extensive loss before it could be controlled. Police and fire units investigated the incident.
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