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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
1
In the cow town of Maverick the eve of tragedy gathers at the Long Horn saloon as Jim Carston, English owner of the Big B ranch, wins loyalty yet faces envy from rival Cash Hawkins. The Overland Limited bears men waiting for what comes next as the tale unfolds across pages.
The thirty eighth annual St Patrick s day parade took place in Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon with Gov Hanly and Meyer Bookwalter riding in the procession. Grand marshal Michael F Casserly led aides through Monument Place and downtown streets ending at Tomlinson hall where speeches by John T Kealing and Rev James J Wade followed a city officials’ resolutions reading. A program of songs and dances by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Marion county was planned for Tomlinson hall Tuesday night.
Judge James A. Pritchard announced a public hearing on alleged attempts to bribe jurors in the Brunaugh case. Harry Brunaugh, indicted for asphalt fraud complicity, may be arraigned on contempt charges within days. Charles Lewis testified before the grand jury as investigators pursue the contempt proceedings.
Daniel Barber’s frame dwelling at U2 Bismarthave was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. Barber saved little of his household effects. The loss is estimated at $500.
John Lloyd of Shoals Indiana, former county chairman and Republican figure, visited the statehouse Tuesday to discuss party affairs with allies. He is noted as a prominent local political actor.
Two men wearing dangerous looks visited SS Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on Sunday causing alarm among ushers and Assistant Pastor Smith. They were detained, questioned, then allowed to stay amid a guarded crowd. Church officials deny knives were found and stress sensitivity following a Denver priest’s assassination.
Mrs Thomas B McMath notified her husband’s assistant and civil engineer Blaine Miller after finding corroded floor beams and seven stringers on the Virginia-orea viaduct above the Big Four tracks. Miller ordered immediate replacement to prevent danger.
Charles Fr Brown sues Indianapolis businessman John W Bussey for damages claiming Bussey stole his wife’s affections. Bussey’s attorney Taylor Groninger denounces Brown as conspirator urging jury to see it as a scheme for money. Groninger accuses Bussey of romantic pursuit and sending funds to Mrs Brown amid heated circuit court argument.
A fish, game and political meeting is scheduled in room 12 at the statehouse Tuesday night under EB Earle, chief deputy fish and game commissioner, directing the session.
Four men die instantly and several are seriously injured when the press mill of the United States Powder company explodes in Coalmont Indiana. The blast, blamed on machine friction, shatters plate glass in nearby towns and injures are tended by doctors from surrounding areas. The plant is the town’s chief industry and owned by Terre Haute interests.
Judge C. W. Buchanan of Winnsboro, D.C., died in Augusta after a bullet shattered a train car window near Edwards, South Carolina. The shooter remains unknown and at large as authorities investigate the fatal incident aboard the moving train.
The city council Monday night passed an ordinance prohibiting girls under 18 and boys under 21 from visiting skating rinks after 6 p m unless escorted by a parent. The measure was recommended by Police Chief Metzger and Mayor Bookwalter.
A feature profile of Elkhart businessman and musician C G Conn, Democratic governor candidate, praising his practical approach, success in manufacturing mouthpieces and horns, harmony in management, and his influence on the industry. The story notes his social prominence and the respect of employees as part of his public image.
Three Frankfort men Carl Fear Chalmer Hillis and Thomas C Paris on a combined business and pleasure trip report they were passengers on the steamer Providence last Thursday night when the vessel nearly burned on the approach to Long Island Sound.
Burglars entered John Hawthorn’s drug store at 48 N Senate Ave but took nothing. At Ruckleshaus’ grocery at St Clair Street and Massachusetts Ave they pried the front door and stole cigars and some provisions. An attempt to break Schuller’s wine house on N Meridian Street failed to yield loot, and 42 Massachusetts Ave was also entered with little taken.
Mrs. T H Ohr of 1610 N Delaware St was duped by a man dressed in United States Marine Corps uniform who claimed to be a friend of her husband Robert J Buller. He asked for money to reach the Boston Navy Yard and left with the cash after stating he would repay.
The Indiana Democratic club will give a reception Thursday night March 26 for candidates nominated at the state convention March 25 and 26, and for those not receiving nominations. Invitations will also be sent to all convention delegates.
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