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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
1
The president's yacht Mayflower reportedly ran aground off Norfolk prompting a government tug to move in for relief. The Adogeveli family is cited amid the incident as officials assess the situation. The exact cause and outcome remain unclear as rescue efforts continue.
A heavy waterlogged sign sixty feet long and five feet wide toppled from a one story building in front of Jane Garment at Sts Massachusetts Ave. It struck the street after a crash heard two or three blocks away, narrowly missing a woman who dashed away seconds before impact.
Lawyers for the prisoner press procedural moves in a drawn out courtroom contest described as unusually stubborn. The case centers on appeals and rights, highlighting persistent legal tactics and delays.
City officials move toward a new telephone franchise with Mayor ready to sign. Proposals outline changes and are sent to the Telephone Company for action.
Bert Waterford is jailed on grand larceny and burglary charges for breaking Carl Rost’s jewelry store window on Illinois street weeks ago and stealing $50 in diamonds and watches. His brother Ian faces a loitering charge. Police tie Waterford to a hammer left at a pool hall and to a ring and watch sent from Louisville, with detectives identifying him as the thief who sold items here weeks earlier. The Waterfords live at 618 West Liberty Street.
Indiana Republicans select delegates in 13 counties Friday and Saturday adding 141 delegates to the 610 elected previously. Nine neutral counties remain, Vigo the key for labor and delegation battles, with W L Taylor favored in Vigo and James E Watson seeking influence in others alongside labor support shaping outcomes ahead of the governor race.
In Crawfordsville Indiana workmen Jonas and Jerry Gish cut down a wild cherry tree in Ladoga cemetery and uncovered a marble tombstone two feet high and about a foot wide bearing Alma Berard born January 5 1774 died May 15 1830. The tree measured 12 feet in circumference at its base and had long drawn local attention.
Josiah Bookwalter, father of Mayor, is gravely ill at his Bellefontaine home aged 82. The illness is attributed to old age and he remains at 2121 Bellefontaine Street.
Henry W. Smith a North Illinois street saloon keeper avoided a fine in police court Friday by proving that on the previous Sunday he gave a bottle of beer to a friend who was in the restaurant, since he was not in the saloon when the alleged Nicholson law violation occurred. Rudolph Zoffman, another saloon keeper, was fined 15 dollars and costs after officers testified four customers in the rear room and one man who bought drinks.
Charles F Walters of Hillside avenue was arrested on a warrant charging him with selling watered milk. A warrant on the same charge was filed against his father Charles G Walters, a deputy sheriff, by city milk inspector William Latta.
Lazarus Averbuch, who tried to murder Chief George M. Shippy and was shot dead, was buried early today in the potter's field at Dunning Chicago after the confrontation.
The Brunaugh trial enters a phase highlighting defense reliance on procedural objections. Prosecutor Dun can pressed questions while Michael Ryan blocked many, and Baxter testified about how the April claim was prepared using city records dictated by Brunaugh.
Elmer I. Hance vice-president of Union Trust Co a prominent Detroit business leader shot himself last night. He had appeared despondent and his death was not discovered until morning.
James McCormick sues Anna McCormick for divorce alleging pressure from his Adventist in laws and wife to adopt Seventh Day Adventist practices. He contends threats to evict him and refusal to leave her parents home. He cites conflicts over religious observance and dietary restrictions as grounds.
The city and New Telephone company near agreement on a franchise draft, submitted Friday, aiming to 1938 term with rate scales and discounts. It favors equality with Central Union, contemplates 209000 outlay, 20.9 bond, and joint operation of one system by New and Indianapolis companies.
Testimony reveals Baxter issued two checks totaling 650 dollars to Brunaugh for April work under a contract. Prosecutors allege a large portion of Brunaugh’s 1715 dollar share stemmed from forged claims. Witnesses describe record book irregularities and forged entries tied to the city project.
Delegation of Tuxedo street property owners urged the Board of Park Commissioners to take charge of street centers on Tuxedo street. The board agreed to care for the parkway and granted the Indians Auto Show association use of Cuapitolave between Vermont and Michigan streets for an obstacle contest on March 27. The board also decided to rent Riverside Park house once occupied by J. Clyde Power, former park superintendent.
Indianapolis officials plan a fire safety inspection of city schoolhouses. Board member John Cleland and building inspector Thomas Winterrowd will likely begin inspections Wednesday, with changes to be implemented as advised.
A large bell weighing 700 pounds will be removed from the Fire station No. 13 on East Maryland Street and transported to a city lot on Kentucky Avenue where it will be placed under a shed for protection. The bell has hung in the tower since the building’s construction and is considered too heavy for the structure.
Warren Bigler, former state auditor, urged statehouse friends Friday to back Joe Murphy of Wabash in Eleventh district congressional politics. Bigler declined broader discussion and said his county would vote for Murphy.
In the Hutchinson court room Justice of the Peace A R Hutchinson presided over a violent assault case against James and Herman Fleming. Herman defied questions from the witness stand while the elder Fleming testified loudly. Bailiff J T Jeffries escorted a noisy witness from the stand. The pair faced Malissa Coppock, but Laurie Hutchinson returned a not guilty verdict.
Residents of the Tenth ward will hold a meeting Monday night at Prospect near Qrast. The gathering at House No 3 will address the telephone situation in Indianapolis.
The government tug Nero has gone to aid the Mayflower, Roosevelt's yacht, which is reported aground near Norfolk. Mrs Roosevelt, her children and a party of friends are aboard en route to New Orleans.
The Indianapolis Sunday closing law sharply reduces beer stamp sales and brewery output. Officials report a one third drop in beer stamp demand as enforcement limits Sunday drinking, with evidence suggesting reduced consumption continues into the following Monday.
Prohibitionists of Marion county denounce a brewer advertisement as false and challenge the makers to prove their statements. A resolution was also passed favoring an anti child labor plank in the state platform.
The Indiana Unain Traction Company and Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction lines along with Portland and South Bend systems offer a one and one half cent rate for travel to the Democratic state convention from March 2 to 26.
Dunkirk N Y March 6 Twenty persons were injured in a trolley car collision on the Chautauqua Lake road south of Westfield this morning Nine of the injured were brought to hospitals here The accident disrupted service and prompted emergency response crews to the scene.
In Noblesville Indiana on March 6 the Hensley murder case moved to the jury after morning arguments. James W. Hensley testified about the shootings of Walker McClintock and claimed memory gaps for three days. He denied threatening his sweetheart Miss Mary McClintock with a revolver. Court observers expect a life sentence if convicted.
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