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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1910
Page
3
Shelbyville Ind March 29 Congressman William Barnard faces party opposition as Republicans in Shelby county seek to nominate a different candidate for a second term. Insurgents and Standpatters clash over tariff policy and post office disputes, with internal defections and staff-backed maneuvers shaping a tense battle ahead of the April convention.
South Bend Ind March 20 John L Moorman Republican nominee for Knox county takes a hard anti Cannon stance in his congressional bid stating the people reject the speaker’s czardom and that Congress will set its own rules. He declares Cannonism is dead and the House will govern itself.
In South Bend Indiana Steven Nagan 29 and Pitt Kuslcs 53 fought a duel with double barrel shotguns early today Kuslcs was seriously but not fatally wounded with shell contents in his right leg Nagan was arrested and Paul Dike 36 held as a witness The trio had been drinking and a quarrel led to the fight.
In Crawfordsville Ind on March 2 Knights of Pythias Ninth district members from Montgomery Boone and Clinton counties plan their annual gathering Thursday. The highlight is the dedication of Castle hall the new home of the De Naynard lodge with expected attendance of 1500 to 2000 members.
Evansville City Judge Phil Gould returns from Indianapolis where he studied police court procedure for a week. Evansville becomes the first city in Indiana to follow the capital’s lead in this reform.
Grant county delegation will back local option law with three possible exceptions at the Republican state convention. J A Vanderleep of Chicago sues the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend railway for 15000 over a wreck near Chesterton on June 19 1909. Deputy county clerk J Harris resigns after a fainting spell at his desk and will manage his father’s farm near Mission. Seventh internal revenue district offices move from Terre Haute to Evansville. Charles G Covert to become collector April 1. Senator Beveridge and Congressman Boehne influence countermanding orders moving local station fixtures to Terre Haute and men to Indianapolis. A $20000 high school will be built in Covington with contract let April 12. An Englewood Longview Highland and Fiskville annexation ordinance extends Covington’s city limits about half a mile each direction. G S Guthrie of Greenwood sues the Indianapolis Columbus and Southern Traction company for 3500 for professional services since Aug 1 1901. Democratic central committee sets county convention at Africa April 11 with delegates chosen the previous Saturday. contest expected only for the representative nomination.
Special to the Sun from Shelbyville Indiana reports the Good Citizens league filed in circuit court for dissolution of the Zeke club a recently formed corporation restricted to colored men after Shelby County voted dry Arthur Edwards shot and wounded three men at the club with a witness saying beer was purchased that night The league also helped file 22 affidavits against liquor law violators based on information from Indianapolis detective Robert J Allee These cases are unlikely to be tried in the current term
Announcement was made that a traction line to St. Louis will be built this year if right of way is secured. Samuel D. Symmes has been employed to begin work immediately. The line will run from here to Shades of Death then Terre Haute and on to St. Louis.
Franklin Ind March 2 A petition circulates in Johnson county for a local option election to be held the last of April The county has been dry for four years by ward remonstrance but Blue River township is doubtful if the plan is repeated a
Albert Pulley yardmaster for the Big Four in Anderson Indiana was arrested for petit larceny and fled from three officers after being placed in police care. He and others are accused of breaking into a freight car and stealing merchandise. He feigned illness to exit the station and disappeared with his companions.
Gary Indiana reports a humorous scene as Gary celebrates swallowing East Chicago in a symbolic sense after a mass turnout. The piece notes Gary’s pride in its name and doubts about court outcomes while East Chicago contemplates legal remedies.
John Bennett, recovering from injuries in a wreck that required amputation, has filled the church vacancy left by Gas City resident George Sellers, who was killed in the same wreck. Bennett was transported to Gas City in an ambulance on Easter Sunday and entered the Christian church there.
In French Lick Indiana yesterday the Clifton hotel known as the old French Lick hotel owned by Thomas Taggart burned down. The new hotel building was saved by quick action, with losses around 825000 covered by insurance. Crowds rushed to the scene as the fire alarm spread first to the old structure where spectators grew indifferent.
More than 200 ministers and educators are expected at the National Congress of the Disciples of Christ in Bloomington. The opening session at Kirkwood Avenue Christian church features welcome by Ira C. Batman and a keynote by E. S. Ames on Education and Initiative. Friday's closing session will feature R. H. Crossfield discussing The Educational Problem Among the Disciples.
Evansville dispatch reports 600 carpenters, timers and electrical workers set to strike Thursday after failing to reach a mutual agreement with contractors. Carpenters demand 50 cents more per hour, a 10 percent raise, timers seek 15 percent, and a Saturday afternoon off requested.
A fire started by a pail of lard in Correll and Knox meat market in Clay City Indiana damaged nearby buildings Saturday morning. Losses totaled about 15000 with insurers covering part. Burger general store 10000 Correll Knox 1500 George Kayser shoe store 250 Dr H R Vanviver 2000 Dr Freed 500. Bucket brigades formed and Brazil 6 miles away aided as high winds hampered efforts.
In East Youngstown two men, John Tracy and Henry Blaine, perished in a morning fire that destroyed three houses. Patrick Carney, his wife, and four children were rescued. The blaze began in rubbish stored in a basement.
An inland European district treatment note warns against soap and water for eczema and skin ailments and introduces poslam as a nongreasy ointment. The product is sold in 50 cent and $2 sizes at local druggists with a free introductory sample offer from Agency Laboratories, New York.
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