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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
1
Terre Haute Indiana May 9 A household tragedy follows a family return to their home to find a man dead in an upstairs room. The man died by self-administered poison carbolic acid after removing his shoes and trousers before lying in bed. No identification could be found on the poorly clothed body.
Indianapolis seeks the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers national headquarters. Committees from Board of Trade, Brotherhood, and local groups back a permanent office building in the business district. The group writes of 65,000 engineers, $107 million in life insurance, and a magazine circulation of 75,000 to 80,000 monthly as part of the benefits.
An 8 p m entertainment at First Baptist Church Meridian and Vermont streets Indianapolis aims to support purity and benevolent work. Short talks by Hugh Daugherty state federation leaders Attorney General Bingham Judge A R Hovey Rabbi Messing Rev Philputt and W Franc Fait. Baptist quartet and soloists including Miss Katherine Gibson and Miss Florence Wright will perform.
In a superior court divorce case William Hill and Ella M Hill agreed to withdraw the action after reports the family troubles had been patched up. The matter was scheduled for Saturday morning hearing but was dropped following the settlement.
Trustees of Second Baptist Church on W Michigan between Missouri and West file in superior court to bar Pastor Charles Johnson from entering the church until May 19 when the cause will be heard. Johnson was deposed May 5 amid accusations of gross immorality and unlawful conduct and church members who protested were excluded. The filing follows months of wrangling and failed efforts to oust him.
Special counsel James Noel, hired by the Merchants' association, shifts tactics in a graft probe at the courthouse. He met Saturday with Auditor Sahm as cooperation from county commissioners seems unlikely. Noel has studied court experts and the grand jury, with a report expected for the grand jury early next week. A jail case report was also made by the grand jury Saturday.
County commissioners decided Friday afternoon to use ten new voting machines in the upcoming primary. The move drew protests from several Democratic candidates who opposed the plan.
Bessie Gruelle, a saleswoman with two children, admits stealing clothing from Domb Brothers' store on West Washington. Arrested at Shelbyville, she attributes her downfall to an unhappy marriage and low pay. She had recently filed for divorce and was living with her mother on Ringgold street. Six women tied to the theft ring were charged after clothing was recovered.
In Laporte Indiana three physicians who autopsied a woman found in Mrs Belle Gunness's house ruins report the body is not Mrs Gunness The finding shocks authorities who sought the murderess for arrest Detectives will watch for Gunness while efforts to link bodies and origins continue Also Syracuse releases Mrs Herren sister of Mrs Rockefeller is freed after arrest on suspicion of being Gunness with complaints of mistreatment
The board of primary election commissioners posted the May 15 deadline and published a long slate of candidates for Congress State Senate eight representatives and county offices. Democrats and Republicans filled nominations for congress state senate representatives prosecutor treasurer sheriff surveyor coroner and judges across circuit probate juvenile and superior courts.
In mid May 9, Miss Helen Carter brooded over her brother’s death and took chloroform to end her life. She later called police, was rushed to the hospital, and doctors saved her life after pumping out the gas. Police report she delayed the ambulance to put on her hat and veil.
A petition was filed Friday evening seeking the appointment of Adss to the position of probate judge. The document lists support from several local figures and notes the formal filing at the county courthouse.
Nine young East Liverpool men left at 9 PM aboard a gasolined runabout on the Ohio river. Engine failure caused the craft to drift downstream along the West Virginia bank. Six drowned after striking a fleet of coal barges near Chester. three survived by clinging to a coal barge.
Four girls, Bima Webster age 18 Edith Webster 16 Grace Lytle 16 and Bessie Lawrence 14, drowned when a gasoline launch capsized at Hartford near the Neosha river dam early this morning. The tragedy occurred as the craft went over the dam, leaving authorities to investigate the cause and recover the bodies. The victims were from Emporia Kansas and were reportedly students or neighbors lingering by the river during a May morning.
Dr John Brunning a medical student was held to the grand jury in police court Saturday on a serious charge presented by Mary Johnson. Bail was set at 000. The hearing occurred in a tense, high profile case drawing local attention to the city courthouse.
Assessor Michael Jefferson says taxpayer delays raise office costs to about 50 000 a year and a 5 000 cut by the county council forced a smaller staff. He notes trips to obtain property statements and delays in duplications, while officers sometimes work evenings after ballgames. He argues the office could finish in half the time with a larger staff.
New York May 9. Breeches buoy res cued captain and crew of 36 from the tank steamship Washte naw stranded off Monmouth beach. All were landed safely with aid of life savers today.
London May 9 Burglars attacked a hospital and entered fever wards disregarding danger. The intruders robbed rooms and caused disruption before escaping, authorities reported.
Edward E Brennan, a Butte lawyer jailed in New York on extortion charges, was arraigned by Magistrate Walsh and waived examination. He was held in 38 000 bail and said his father, Dr. Brennan of Indianapolis, will arrive to aid him as he fights the case to the last ditch.
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