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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
1
The Indianapolis Sun markets itself as a daily paper for every age and social group from children to grandparents. It emphasizes diverse writers and artists, high pay, and a mix of entertainment, instruction, and amusement aimed at all members of the family circle.
A campus blaze prompted an escape by about one hundred female students from a university dormitory. Investigators assess causes as residents describe a chaotic, rapid exit through smoke filled corridors. Local fire crews battled the flames for hours, with no major injuries reported and authorities urging safety checks in residence halls.
In Kentucky at Caraissae Ky March 21 Harlan Hedges a farmer was slain by night riders. He woke to men on horses at his home and fired one shot from his shotgun at the door. The riders returned fire and killed him. Hedges was an independent farmer.
A large fire at Forest Park university near the World’s Fair site forced one hundred girls to flee their building this afternoon. Firefighters faced delay in a long run to reach the kitchen origin on the first floor. No hope remains for saving the brick and stone structure with wood near s. Students came from many regions worldwide.
Warrant receipt books stolen from Marion county auditor on Lincoln's birthday evening appear to have been moved through a courthouse tunnel to the nearby power house. Three power plant staffers have testified to the grand jury but refuse to discuss details, saying they are sworn to secrecy. The case centers on a possible entry via the tunnel from the courthouse basement and a later burning of the books as trash at the power house.
A Kentucky family driven by poverty seeks work in Indianapolis but loses their home as hunger and illness erode their safety. The mother dies after a long struggle, while neighbors offer aid despite pride delaying organized charity. Funeral for Mrs. William Boling held quietly on Twenty second street.
Burglars attempts to blow a safe at Efroymson Brothers dry goods at 918 S Meridian St. They entered via a side door, hammered the combination, and used nitroglycerin in a soap cup. They fled in haste, leaving sledge hammer, pickax, and crowbar outside. A safe expert examined the vault and detectives hold the tools while seeking the culprits.
Paris March 21 Attorneys Labori for A Hart McKee refutes claim of stinginess in the divorce suit brought by McKee's wife. He details alleged wife expenditures totaling 935 327 dollars including advances for pearls jewelry Monte Carlo gambling loans and wine bills.
Jap Clemens, chauffeur for Stoughton Fletcher Jr., a banker, sped a large touring car from the Fletcher farm to Union station Friday night to let Mr. Fletcher catch a train. Patrolman Woodard saw the car and Clemens was arrested. He pleaded guilty in police court Saturday to exceeding the speed limit and was fined $4 and costs.
A deal by the Indianapolis and New Telephone companies seeks equal appraisals with Central Union Telephone. The Commercial club and Board of Trade subcommittee, with Mayor Bookwalter and Preston C. Trusler, agreed not to appraise one firm's property unless the other's is examined. The letter from William Fortune and James S. Brailey complains of unfairness and harassment from litigation. It pledges cooperation with expert examination.
The South Bend Times notes Joseph County divides over lieutenant governor hopefuls William P. ONeill of Mishawaka and Prof Frank Hering, with northern Democrats backing ONeill. Tyank J Mall of Rushville also seeks the nomination. The piece contrasts the veteran Mall with the younger ONeill, amid ongoing party contests.
The Duke d Abruzzi sails on the Lusitania to secure the Italian court's consent for engagement to Miss Catherine Elkins of West Virginia. Queen Margherita opposes the match demanding noble blood, but Rome's official journal acknowledges the betrothal efforts continue and the duke remains determined to wed despite obstacles.
Charles A. Brown assistant city civil engineer announces plans for a sewer to run from Lynn Street to White River along New York Street. The system will include branches in cross streets and measure about one and a half miles in length.
Crawfordsville March 21 Jesse Howard 2% a farmer was found dead in a cornfield near his Ladoga neighborhood home. The small-town tragedy prompts an investigation by local authorities.
Sheriff Joe Clay admits prisoners are held three to six days in jail after sentencing due to deputies being stretched by rising court business. He says an extra deputy exists but cannot meet all duties, promising transfers as soon as possible. County commissioners plan to deduct funds from his boarding-prisoner claim.
A superior court jury for C. C. Wynn versus T. B. Laycock Manufacturing for 10 damages began with eleven men after Judge Vinson Carter learned one juror should not have been accepted. All parties agreed the juror from Oaklandon could be dismissed, leaving the panel at eleven for remaining testimony.
William Baxter Lane, a seven year old boy recently arrived from New York City, wandered away from 3S Highland Ave in Indianapolis Friday night and has not returned. Relatives fear confusion as he cannot name Indianapolis streets, naming New York streets instead. Police notified after his disappearance. He wore a dark suit and gray hat.
The city of Indianapolis appeals a circuit court ruling in the case against Joe Cook and 47 meat dealers fined in police court for violating an ordinance requiring refrigerators and glass cases. City Attorney Matson argues the city may set sanitary market rules for public health. defense contends the ordinance duplicates state law and unfairly targets market dealers.
Try outs held Friday selected Ralph Edenharter Scott Brewer and John Spergel for the first team. The second team includes Robert Ar strong Donald Muller and Ralph Sickel. The first team will debate Steele High School Dayton May 18 and Louisville Manual on April 17.
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