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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
1
An influential German subject, Herr von Bohlen Halbach, husband of Bertha Krupp, is summoned to serve six weeks as a private in the Kaiser's army despite his $5,000,000 income. He previously served in a cavalry regiment and will undergo training.
In Camden New Jersey on March 1 a farmer posse trapped three robbers 20 miles from town after they attempted a safe at Pedricktown stealing 200 in stamps and cash. The trio fled toward Bridgeport but were captured a few miles out. One robber was badly wounded and identified as William Mc Coy. the others refused to name themselves.
In Indianapolis schools, tables chairs and a piano near exits were found on stair landings and corridors raising fire risk. At No 9 Vermont and Fulton, obstacles hampered turns. book cases and a dusty furnace area with shavings posed hazards. Hyde and Benjamin Harrison sites showed limited obstacles and outward opening doors. Teachers fear hindrances in evacuations after Cleveland disaster.
County Chairman William Fogarty appointed township and ward chairmen to organize central voting places for the Democratic state delegate primaries. Names include Louis Larsh in First Ward Hiram Brown in Second Ward John Barret in Third Ward Walter Boettcher in Fourth Ward James G Fla harty in Fifth Ward Frederic McCllan in Sixth Ward Oren Hack in Heights Ward James L Mitchell in Ninth Ward Patrick W Egan in Ninth Ward Timothy Sexton in Tenth Ward Henry Seyfrica in Eleventh Ward James Ballard in Twelfth Ward James A Hegarty in Thirteenth Ward Edward Fitzgibbons in Fourteenth Ward Charles L Barry in Fifteenth Ward John Brill Jr Center Township Fred eric Brill Jr Warren Township Lee Swails Washington Township Albert Blues Warne Township Thomas Connors Lawrence Township Melvin Beagle Pike Township James Howard Perry Township Don W Voorhees Decatur Township Louis Nelson
Mary Viresaji, a 2 domestic at the Standard club on Buckeye Ave in Cleveland, was found unconscious by Emanuel Rosenfeld. She had written a letter ending mid sentence as natural gas asphyxiation from a heater caused her collapse. she was transported to St Clair hospital, where doctors held hope for recovery.
County prosecutor Elliott Hooton is reported to have the names of all the men who know the facts. The disclosure follows an investigation into the matter, with officials stating the list is now in his hands for review and possible action.
Joseph A. Minturn, president of the Marion club, announced his upcoming retirement on Wednesday and hosted a Friday evening dinner in the clubroom for the retiring officers, celebrating their service.
R. H. Strong of 239 N. Meridian reports that after Sunday shopping he placed his market in his buggy and hitched his horse to a painter's wagon on H Market street while he entered an office. On return the wagon was gone.
Carrie Yattie aged 16 was arrested by Detectives Kinney and Moargan for stealing a dress skirt and a ring from Mamie Casad of 1107 Division Street. She confessed to taking the skirt and ring but said she knew nothing of two other missing rings.
In Shelbyville Indiana on March 7 jeweler William M. Smith of Jamestown married Beatrice Jacks who resided with her sister Mrs Robins the ceremony conducted by Squire James Webb in a straightforward local wedding notice.
New York march 7 Patrick Mullen driver of a fire engine turned the horses into an iron fence to avoid running into school children. Both horses were killed. Mullen was thrown from the engine and left unconscious but not seriously injured and will recover.
Burglars attempted to rob multiple business places Friday night and succeeded at Daniel Chilland poolroom at 91% N. Illinois Street, taking 30. Other entries occurred at C. L. Riggs' tailor shop 663 KE Twenty second street Pink's Shoe Store 126 E. Washington Street Jager's Saloon 25 EB Ohio Street Charles Ogle 588 Massachusetts Avenue and M. Ryder's store 407 Massachusetts Avenue.
A letter threatening to "fx" Constable Harry Hildebrand of Justice of the Peace Sheppard's court warns him to stop persecuting the Griggy Bluks religious sect and to stay out of Sister Galloway's matters. The missive notes Mrs Emma Galloway of 75t W Twelfth st failed to summon a doctor when her son broke his leg.
Rev. Cromwell P. Kirby pastor of South-St. Baptist Church extends an invitation to the Northeast W C T U to attend a special temperance sermon scheduled for Sunday. The event invites members to hear a message on temperance from the church leader.
A meeting of people who formerly lived in Kentucky will assemble in the police court room on Monday night to organize a Kentucky club. The gathering has been called by John F. Wood.
New York March 7 The Republican state committee unanimously endorsed Gov Hughes for the presidential nomination. The state convention was set for Saturday April.
A city official and several county and city officers are expected to be called before the grand jury next week to detail knowledge of the 97 500 payment to United States Standard Voting Machine Co for one machine. Witnesses named include Joseph St Kealing Fred Joss and Harry Gates with Pearson Mendenhall also linked. Lew Shank, then county recorder, said an agent offered 22 to influence commissioners, prompting a wider inquiry into alleged graft and contracting agents connected to the deal.
City sanitarian Dr. Eugene Buehler will urge the Board of Health on Saturday night to approve a new contagious disease hospital. He notes no space remains in the City hospital annex to treat such patients.
WHEELING W Va March 7 August W Machen former post office department official at Washington who served a term in the Moundsville penitentiary was released at midnight and left for his home in Washington Machen was chief accountant of the prison and was given unusual privileges He frequently attended Wheeling theaters.
A Martinsville traction car narrowly avoided a serious wreck Friday afternoon when a coal train on the T and W railway jumped the track at Maywood. Four coal cars rolled down an embankment and one slipped onto the traction line, missing an inbound car as both lines ran parallel. The traction car, in service near Indianapolis at 3:49, was in the same direction as the coal train when the derailment occurred.
Sechanghat report says China has agreed to apologize to Japan and to punish the navy commander at Kwangtung responsible for hauling down the flag of the Japanese steamer Taitsu Maru.
Mrs Milhouse and Mrs Hoover tied for first in the Marion county bustet competition with 94.45 percent at the Statehouse room 12. J P McClelland placed second, Miss Grace Brigden third with 86.14. Culinary prize results delayed as judges finished percentages. The event featured numerous exhibitors, a dinner, and a talk by J H Brewster of the State Board of Health.
John F Wood, city councilman and insurance man with offices in the Tadkina Trust building, formally announced Saturday his bid for the Republican nomination for county assessor.
The mayor announced he will delay signing pending public briefings so residents may become acquainted with the pertinent facts. Officials emphasize transparency as a key aim while the process unfolds.
Prosecutor Hooton hesitates to join a suit aiming to annul the lease of the New Telephone company to Indianapolis Telephone. Officials plan a Monday discussion on a new franchise amid protests for competition and caution about hurried action. Citizens, business leaders, and lawyers weigh legal title, public interest, and future consolidation in Indianapolis' telephones.
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