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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
1
Experts Parmelee and Lockhart were ordered by Commissioners Mendenhall and Raerts to thoroughly examine courthouse records. They were told to file a complete statement with each irregularity found and to spare none. The goal is to determine official responsibility for any shortages so they may be recovered.
March 2 in Chicago two unknown men believed to be Black Hand members rang Chief of Police Shippey’s home. The chief’s son George Shippey answered and was fatally wounded as the intruders opened fire. The chief grappled a gunman while another was killed. The chief was stabbed. Foley the driver and young Shippey were wounded and taken to Augustana hospital in precarious condition. Police seek further conspirators amid fears for the Shippey family.
Reported grand jury proceeding reveals indictments of Commissioner John McGregor, former Commissioner Thomas Spafford, and boiler salesman Arthur Willecuts in a courthouse fraud probe. Witnesses including McGaughey and Broucher may illuminate the case as prosecutors hinted at further indictments.
The Indiana supreme and appellate courts have adjourned all sessions and will resume on Tuesday, March 10. Local officials urge adherence to posted schedules and caution the public to await further notices.
A 30 to 40 pound pig caused a farcical standoff for five indecisive constables during a replevin suit by Frank Umphrey against Tony Worker. The animal resisted capture, squealed, kicked, and even rent trouser legs before officers finally corralled it to the court. Former inspector of street repair appears as a prosecution witness in Harry Branaugh’s trial.
Burglars entered Weber & Zimmerman’s 324 Virginia Ave store Sunday night by prying the transom. A cash register was bore money. At Charles Levering’s cigar shop 546 Massachusetts Ave an overcoat and small change were taken. Cohen Bros. grocery at 1 Station St and a residence at 412 W New York St were entered but nothing appeared stolen.
Herman C. Allen, formerly with the city civil engineer's office in Fanontags, now of Glasgow, Montana, has been appointed civil engineer in the Word of the appointment was re by F Frank Kingsbury, a draftament t goal.
Harry Brunaugh faced trial in criminal court on graft charges connected to city asphalt street repairs. Judge Pritchard presided as jurors were being selected. several co defendants had indictments quashed. State witness John Rossasco and former employer Henry W. Marshall presence noted while jury deliberations stretched through Monday.
Mrs Blanch Brown and George Rhoades were held to the grand jury in police court Monday on a shooting with intent to kill charge. Brown said she wrested a revolver from Rhoades after he shot a bullet into her arm and then pushed him out, throwing the gun away amid a money dispute. Brown resides at 636 Bismarck Ave.
Plans for a sewer along Sugar Grove Avenue about a mile long with branches, prepared by Charles A. Brown assistant city civil engineer in charge of sewers. Estimated cost about 13500 dollars.
Warrants for the arrest of grocer Charles Offering of 1033 S West St and dairyman Charles G Walters of 2345 Hillside Ave were filed Monday charging them with selling watered milk. The warrants were sworn by William Latta, city milk inspector.
A meeting of the general Memorial day committee of the G. A. R. will convene at the statehouse Monday night to arrange Memorial day exercises in Indianapolis this year.
Rev Liston D Bass, former Indianapolis pastor now at East St Louis First Baptist, faces a boycott by 49 young women of his church who oppose his harsh stance against dancing kissing and holding hands. The sermonizing pastor claimed dancing is a cardinal sin and warned that holding hands manipulates women via nerves from hand to brain and heart.
Mrs. Fannie E Clouds wife of George Co Clouds salesman for Donahue Cigra company died Sunday night at her home 356 Brookside Ave She is survived by her husband a son Frank L Clouds her mother Mrs Mary M Slauter and three brothers P M Slauter Henry K Slauter and James Slauter Funeral will be held at the home at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon Interment at Crown Hill
The Indiana Department of the Grand Army of the Republic reports stable or growing membership despite a high death rate among members. Under commander W. A. Ketcham unusual activity marks the administration, with a membership increase expected to be noted when the adjutant general’s report is released in a few days.
James Oliver, 8, renowned for inventing the chilled plow and building the world’s largest plow plant in South Bend, Ind., died at home after months of illness. Born in Scotland, he leaves a vast estate and two surviving children. He financed major city landmarks including a business block, a hotel, and the Oliver opera house.
The Board of Public Works rescinded specifications for Senate Avenue between Thirtieth and Thirty-eighth streets including bitulithic road work. The move followed property owners' opposition and failure to widen the street to a uniform width.
Police Judge Thomas C. Whadllen sentenced three saloon keepers to ten days in the Workhouse and fined each $10 plus costs for selling liquor on Sunday. Defendants were Frank Klasman of 1229 N Elby Street, Frank Kemp of 2627 N West Street, and Gus Stehlin of 978 Indiana Ave. They appealed. Other saloonmen arrested Sunday were Paul Emhardt and William Smith of 39 N Illinois Street. their cases were continued.
Town ship Assessor Mike Jefferson ordered HG deputy assessors to their districts Monday. Six will handle new improvements, three will list corporations, four will manage property under guardians, and the rest will assess personal property. They must finish by May 15 with pay of $2 per day. Jefferson appointed the Republican candidates amid heavy applications.
John M. Bailey, attorney, announces a new Meridian house project inspired by Pompeii and the French Lick hotel. The octagonal brick mansion will feature an 18 foot diameter central dome and rise several stories high. Foundation work began Monday with an estimated cost around $10,000.
The Indianapolis Elks minstrel troupe staged a noon parade that featured a showy, lengthy display. It aimed to promote the big annual minstrel show at English's with three performances scheduled for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
City council committee, Deaconess hospital, the Commercial club and Merchants' association, and Prest-o-Lite agree to store tanks in the new building on East South Street while manufacturing acetylene gas outside city limits. Committee will report to the city council Monday evening. The ordinance had sought to move the plant outside the city.
An ordinance will be introduced in city council Monday night to raise the pay of draughtsmen in the city engineer office from 840 to 1200 dollars annually.
James W. Hensley of Indianapolis stands trial for first degree murder in Noblesville, charged in the October killings of Walker McClintock and his son Enoch after an encounter over his relationship with McClintock’s daughter. He contends self defense. a 40-member jury venire was drawn.
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