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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
2
The readable fragments describe a nighttime theater in Indiana, auto rides and amusement, with friends and laughter noted. It hints at people gathered to enjoy automotive entertainment and social cheer, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
Indiana billposters met in Indianapolis to discuss their war with Anderson and consolidation of opposing companies. The Democrats avoided politics while Fred C. Dickson of Indianapolis sought national board chairman. New officers include President Marvin Hufford Frankfort and Secretary Edward Harter Huntington.
About 400 association members and guests were welcomed to Indianapolis by Gov. Marshal. The convention will close Wednesday with addresses led by Thomas Clegg of Winnipeg on Airbrake Instruction and Rating. The talks covered handling airbrakes from start to finish, with ample discussion on the scientific aspects.
Caspar A Brown a Belt railroad fireman faced a revolver as two highwaymen robbed him at Division Street and River Avenue on a Tuesday night taking 21. The pair fled but were later linked to Orville Thompson 18 after a revolver was found in his pocket when he entered the Grand Hotel engine room. police investigate potential involvement.
Police and neighbors scoured the driving rain Tuesday night for Hamilton Falles six at 1138 N Illinois street. The boy slept in a closet while authorities conducted a systematic search after not hearing from him for hours.
Scott Henry a conductor on the C H D railway for several years died Tuesday afternoon at his home 1204 East Washington Street He lived in the city about ten years and was a member of the Order of Railway Conductors and the Masons He is survived by a widow and five children
A Greensburg Indiana report notes a pet dog went on a bite spree Tuesday injuring two children and numerous dogs. Officials discuss the dog being caged as a precaution while the situation is investigated.
Indianapolis Mayor Shank voices general satisfaction with city officials and four months of his administration in a Forward interview. He cites slow bureaucratic progress, pressure from influential friends, and a depleted treasury as barriers to solving sewage and railroad elevation projects. He argues big business taxes are too low and supports Sunday closing of saloons while allowing Sunday baseball park and movie show operations.
Indiana and Michigan Independent Telephone associations met in South Bend with 3850 delegates. Over three days they will consider the Bell Telephone Company's planned fight in both states as the joint convention proceeds.
Gary Indiana May 11 attorney E G Ballard warned the city council to enact an ordinance creating the offices of city engineer plumbing and building inspectors stenographer and clerk to the mayor clerk of court bailiff and secretary of the Board of Health or he will seek an injunction to stop salary payments Ballard states the offices were never created and the city risks payroll disruption
W V O Donnell of Washington recently married fell victim to a fake arrest staged for Knights of Columbus at their Gary state convention. Officers seized him on a riot call, loading him into a patrol car for a town ride as part of the entertainment. Mayor Knotts welcomed attendees, with Charles Dublin of Terre Haute replying.
In a detailed confession, Hendrick Bates Kealing recounts attempts by city officials and others to influence the prosecutor race. He describes meetings with Joseph B. Kealing, William E. Davis, and mayoral figures amid pressure from the Indianapolis News to withdraw in favor of Weaver, while Kealing argues he seeks an open, voter driven contest. Kealing vows to remain in the race and promises a faithful, independent office if elected.
La Porte Indiana May 11 H. B. Jessup, who left five years ago saying he would not return until rich, has telegraphed from Lovelock Nevada that he made a fortune and will come back. His parents, wife, and children mourned him as dead. they are rejoicing now.
Bloomington Ind May 11 There are 35 names in the list of law school graduates of Indiana university just posted by Dean Hogate among them being Luman K Babcock secretary to Mayor Shank The law school commencement will be held next month a few days group to rhthiegagpserel coiiner aie a1 dees.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers will hold its regular semi annual meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey from May 31 to June 3, 1910. Plans for sightseeing trips and diversions have been arranged by the committee. Members from across the United States will attend.
The Anti-Saloon League in Indians says it will not seek to enter the U S senate race unless the local option law is threatened. State superintendent Rev W S Shumaker says the league will focus on preserving the local option law and remains nonpartisan.
Dr Ben nett C Hyde, accused of murdering Col Thomas H Swope, will learn Saturday how his testimony weighs with the jury. The trial neared a possible verdict by Friday night as Hyde left the stand after extensive questioning. His wife aided him by taking notes as he reviewed Tuesday’s testimony.
Evansville Indiana May 11 Congressman John W Boehne writes to District Chairman Scales Boonville saying he will obey the will of the people as expressed in convention and bow to their wishes after their appeal to his decision
Louis F Haslanger age 34 well known barytone singer and head of the vocal department at the Indianapolis Conservatory of Music died of appendicitis at Methodist hospital Tuesday night He fell ill Sunday and was admitted to the hospital Burial arrangements have not been completed
A plan was submitted to the board of school commissioners on Tuesday night to extend Indianapolis public library service into county townships. The proposal rests on a statute granting the city power to serve any township partially within its limits. Action was postponed as the board considered shortening one summer school vacation this year.
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