15 May 1909
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
1
Milan May 15 report says several American tourists were killed when a railroad collision near Basil caused five instant deaths and ten injuries. Details are sparse as investigators begin to piece together the catastrophe.
Prominent Indianapolis Democrats discuss Attorney Michael A Ryan as the best party nominee for mayor. They praise his legal skill independence and broad appeal to independents and Democrats alike, arguing his nomination could secure the city and state for the Democrats.
Jonn F. Sutherland, a farmer, may lose 138 dollars for wood supplied Marion County because no proper appropriation existed. Judge Carter of the superior court ruled County Commissioner McGaughey exceeded authority ordering the wood for the county bowery, noting the contract lacked a legal order and an appropriation. The sheriff used part of the wood, and payment now hinges on a county council appropriation to settle the bill.
Julia Torrence charged with running an illegal house on North New Jersey Street had her case moved to criminal court Saturday due to unreadiness of witnesses. Four co-defendants who frequented the house also had their cases postponed pending further proceedings.
Edward M. R. Howe of Broad Ripple was appointed justice of the peace for Washington township by the county commissioners Saturday morning to succeed Benjamin White Squiré, who recently vacated the post.
Citizens of Indianapolis urge the city to remove Washington street as a dividing line in the six councilmanic districts. They argue the split fosters a persistent north and south side and should be eliminated to unify Greater Indianapolis. Local officials are considering changes to ensure districts span the city from north to south.
In Logansport Indiana on May 15 a county court judge John S. Larry and judge George A. Gamble, along with two women named Sue and Minnie Blassingham, were injured when their automobile plunged down an embankment near the city during an early morning crash.
James S. Lake a Louisville medical student who came to aid in a surgical operation fell victim to Ralph Jones a well dressed young man who bought him drinks then led him to an alley near Kentucky avenue and Washington street robbed him and drugged him with medicine Lake helped by police and detectives faced a difficult court appearance as Jones was bound over to the grand jury on a $5,000 bond and then released without bond after Lake testified in a loitering charge.
Chicago era style promotion from the Indianapolis Sun announces two genuine Gentry circus ponies to be awarded to a boy and a girl under 16. Readers are urged to visit Twenty-fifth and Illinois, attend the Gentry show, and submit a 200-word essay about experiences at the dog and pony show for a chance to win.
The Indianapolis Sun reports Gov. Marshall led a campaign that cut costs in the state school book contracts. The final structure sets overall books at 2.37 dollars with readers at 1.45, while eliminating three writing books and rejecting higher bids for geographies. The old arithmetic, Rand and McNally, and other bids were bypassed to preserve savings, with bonds raised for readers and arithmetic contracts. The board also reduced member expenses, and Bobbs Merrill readers narrowly beat out the Howe series in a key vote, preserving Indiana printing and cheaper alternatives.
John A. Cox was held to the grand jury in police court on bonds of 5.02 for perjury and 1000 on two arson counts. He is linked to an attempt to collect 3690 in s urance after a barn at 2523 Massachusetts Avenue burned May 6. Detectives testified they saw him move three bales of straw into the barn after night as they watched for two weeks and a storm. The barn burned that night. He had it filled with buggies listed at 50 and 60 dollars, but police say none were worth more than 5.
The Home for Friendless Women campaign committee did not file a noon report because canvassers were spread across the city and wished to continue their work. A statement will be issued at the Board of Trade meeting tonight.
The May session ended at noon Saturday with 32 indictments and nine discharges from custody. Investigations into a prize fight and a Monon train grade crossing killing were deferred to June. Three murder indictments named Elmer Ginn Burt Law and John Barsin.
New York May reports say Capt Peter C Hains Jr faces sentence while a petition signed by nearly all jurors appealing for clemency for W E Annis' slaver may be presented to the court One juror reportedly refused to sign as defense lawyers Major Johnny P Hans and Eugene Young visited each juror to seek support
Superior Judge Carter ruled the apartment house building law passed by the last legislature constitutional in a test case brought to challenge the measure. The decision upholds regulatory provisions governing erection and construction of multi dwelling structures. The ruling preserves the framework for municipal oversight and safety standards in housing developments.
Jamestown N Y May 15 a waiting room suitcase unopened for a week contained the partly decomposed remains of a two or three day old baby. The child was well dressed and a thousand dollar bill pinned to the clothing. The case was not locked and no claimant has appeared.
The Indianapolis Sun provides fast baseball scores daily via its leased wires from all ball parks of the local league and two major leagues. Bulletins appear at Saks store corner of Pennsylvania and Washington streets, with cooperation from Manager Lewis of Saks. Watch the bulletins.
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