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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1910
Page
1
Gov. Thomas Marshall states he will not run before his term ends and urges a party convention to name the candidate against Senator Beveridge. He notes he would refuse a legislature backed selection, insisting the Democratic state convention should choose the candidate.
Mary C. Gardner sues Frederick W. Eppert for 10000 damages alleging forcible detention in City hospital for days since April and accusing him of filing insanity charges to influence the Frances M. Eppert estate valued at about 15000. She claims police forcibly removed her from home to the hospital where she stayed over a week.
Vienna March 14 Advices received here indicate Russia is placing its military establishment along the Siberia Manchurian frontier on a war footing to hurl a cast army corps ready for a moment’s notice. Immediate reinforcements are reported with garrisons at strategic frontier posts increased to army corps strength.
Edward F. Cost long noted as a top central west railroad figure dies at his St. Louis home. He began his career as a clerk in the C. C. & I. freight office in Indianapolis area and later held key posts before serving as president of Midland Securities Company in New York.
President Taft seeks Indiana Republican endorsement of the Aldrich Payne tariff law. Crumpacker reports no progress with Beveridge, and Taft considers using other channels or backing to push the platform at the state convention. Beveridge reports statehood bill while Taft laments weak Indiana administration. Watson states he is out of politics and will stay a private citizen.
Bmoire Inspector J. P. Brown invites railroad superintendents master mechanics and roundhouse foremen from all roads into Indianapolis to a Tuesday 7 PM meeting to discuss abatement of engine smoke. Attendees have signified willingness to attend and will discuss smoke from switch and city engines and possible remedies.
Cumberland Md March 14 A fire this morning caused a 200000 loss destroying the building housing Cumberland City hall the Academy of Music and the Masonic temple several adjoining structures were also burned to the ground
A special committee handling preliminary reception plans for former vice president Charles Warren Fairbanks will meet tonight in the board of trade building instead of tomorrow night as previously announced. The panel is expected to report to the general committee later this week.
Terre Haute Ind March 14 Claude Dailey 22 was found dead today with a bullet wound behind his car. The buggy tracks show the vehicle turned beyond the body and then headed back. No companion was found though yesterday evening’s companions think he planned to go home alone. He was regarded as a man of good habits with no known enemies.
Governor Thomas R. Marshall marks his fifty sixth birthday with an early departure for Detroit to address the Michigan Democrats at their state meeting. A banquet tonight will feature a brief speech by the governor, and he expects letters of congratulation upon his return.
In federal court William H. Marker, cashier of the First National Bank of Tipton, faces charges of bank fund abstraction. Attorney Frank E. Gavin pressed for numerous exceptions as District Attorney Miller sought to introduce loans exceeding legal limits. The defense objected to some items not charged in the indictment while the prosecution argued the loans were reported incorrectly to the controller of the currency and would support the indictment.
The Republican congressional committee announced plans to have Theodore Roosevelt speak for the party in Indiana and other middle west cities. Six cities are chosen including Indianapolis as the effort seeks to curb insurgents in the middle west.
In Yeddo Indiana the town forms a detective association aligning with progressive cities. The agency aims to organize local investigations within the county and surrounding areas amid rising crime reports. The move follows a trend of professionalized detective groups in the region.
James J. Townsend sues for divorce from Martha Isadore Townsend before Special Judge John E. Spaan. He alleges neglect of home by long religious meetings and claims she joined the Griggy Bluks in Indianapolis days past, sometimes staying all night. He provided $50 monthly support since separation. she is now in Denver, Colorado.
Marion Trust Company filed to administer the estate of Julia Fletcher Barnard of Los Angeles. The case involves settling the Fletcher estate from which Barnard inherited 1 million dollars. Barnard died in February. the trust company has managed the Fletcher estate and will administer the inheritance.
Washington March 14. The United States supreme court denied the motion to vacate the writ of error in the American Sugar Refining company case and granted without prejudice the application of former Secretary Heike for leave to file a petition for a writ of mandamus.
Dora West, 27, widow, ended her life by morphine at 2 fiat 355714 W Washington St, after hours of watching a sick 1 year old Bryson Hamilton, 1, shot himself at 30 S Bradley St. Coroner found no external cause beyond despondency. the child is not seriously ill.
Washington March 14 The Washington Post asserts Roosevelt will not run against Taft for the 1912 Republican presidential nomination. The claim cites Roosevelt writing to friends including Lodge Longworth and William Loeb. The Post editor John McLean defends the Taft administration.
The state case against Oliver P. Ensley charged with embezzling 20000 pounds from Marion County funds as treasurer began with defense opening statements on Monday. Attorneys Smith and Tinge spoke for the defense while Duncan is to close the plea and Prosecutor Hooton will sum up for the state, with the jury to hear the case around noon Tuesday.
Morris Vinesta, proprietor at 359 Indiana Avenue, will face police court March 17 for obtaining money by false pretenses. His son Owen Medlin, nine years old, recalled a $10 bill numbered 5002 used in a $1.75 shoe sale, leading to Vinesta’s arrest after Bicycle Policemen Englebright and Barrows intervened.
Paoli Ind March 14 The state of Indiana sues French Lick Springs Hotel company seeking a permanent injunction to stop gambling at the hotel and to revoke the charter for alleged casino gambling on hotel grounds The appeal is considered certain regardless of the jury decision cases center on prohibiting gambling and charter revocation by the state.
Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Khartoum aboard the Dal amid massive crowds and river escorts. Flags fly as he greets officials, thanks the Shikarris, and sorts mail after a storm delays travel. Officials, correspondents, and tourists fill the city for the former president’s reception.
President Taft eased hostility to insurgents and named W S Kenyon of Fort Dodge Iowa as official trust buster to succeed Wade H Ellis. Kenyon, connected with the legal department of the Illinois Central railroad in Chicago, was recommended by Senator Dolliver and Secretary Dickinson among others.
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