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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
1
Indiana supports Vice-President Fairbanks for the Republican nomination as Taft's strength wavers in Washington. Marshall campaign opens June 2 with Thomas R. Marshall leading a broad state effort to boost Democratic prospects and state-wide organization ahead of November.
John Grouch, a circus attendee in Homestead Pennsylvania, lost $110 on a paddle wheel game and then killed himself. Police report the incident occurred in May at a local venue.
Edward Reagan of 155 Southeastern Ave NE was arrested by Detectives Manning and St Quigley on E Washington St while attempting to dispose of a bicycle. A report of a bicycle stolen from W G Edelman at 1700 English Ave had been received while officers were away, and Reagan's bicycle was identified Saturday as the stolen wheel.
A crate of stolen oranges was recovered by police but the owner was not found. The fruit was sent to the Eleanor hospital on Capitol Avenue to be given to sick babies, after Chief of Police Metzler decided the oranges would do the most good.
The career hero of Rev. Robert Arthur Ellwood, pastor at a Presbyterian church and reform leader in Leavenworth, Kansas, resigns after writing suggestive letters to a choir girl in his congregation.
Laura Faulkner sues Frank Felleng for $10000 claiming he failed to appear at the wedding on April 22 after he arranged the marriage and repeatedly courted her. She alleges damages for humiliation and shattered plans and asks the court to award the sum.
In Ripley Ohio masked men surrounded Walker Hook's house aiming to destroy his tobacco beds. Hook was summoned to the door and suspected the intruders intent. Separately in Oakland California the Morrell airship exploded after rising 300 feet with about 20 aboard, many killed.
A Jersey Central train struck on the Newark bay bridge this morning, causing an engine to topple into the bay and sink. One life was reported lost.
Blanche Reynolds, 17, told matron Reisner she was alone in the world and had no living relatives. After questioning she admitted she escaped from the Gir Industrial School at Geneva Illinois and that her name was Reynolds, not Berry. Patrolman Joan Hett found her Wednesday on East Court Street.
About fifty Macedonians loitered near police headquarters on Alabama Street awaiting the Knapp case. They accuse employment agent Robert C. Knapp of taking their money and failing to provide work. Attorney Russell B. Harrison had a warrant sworn and the case was postponed to Thursday as they dispersed.
More errors found in Republican election returns from last Friday. In two Eleventh ward precincts an 18 vote error favored W D Headrick. he was credited with 2 votes instead of 20. The discovery prompts recount considerations and possible correction of results.
Charles Green of 536 Lincoln Street stepped backward down an elevator shaft on Saturday and sustained a broken leg from the fall. local authorities reported the accident occurred at the scene with medical responders transporting the injured man for treatment.
The gang fired on Hook’s dwelling wounding clothing and shattering windows as 70 shotguns blasted the home and set the tobacco beds ablaze. Hook alerted Marshal Din Miner and Capt. Knaysa with 12 Troop B men pursuing raiders. a shotgun left behind aids identification. Barn burned in March.
In Shelby County near Jackson ville a farmer N B Haslipp aged 40 was found shot dead beside Cat's Turnpike. A revolver and wire cutters were found. authorities suspect night riders though no soldier connection is confirmed. Three troop squads moved into the county to avert further raids.
Baltimore May 23 The eighth ballot for bishops by the M E general conference yielded no decision. Edwin H Hughes of De Pauw University received 389 votes and Rev W A Quayle of Chicago 471. Ten other candidates also appeared on the tally.
In Reynoldsville Pennsylvania on May 2 an Italian worker aboard a traction company car placed a five pound keg of powder on the rear controller. A deafening explosion wrecked the car’s rear end and injured three people. Authorities cite a possible mistaken ignition of the powder as the cause.
Sunday May 4 marks Memorial Sunday with Grand Army of the Republic services in several churches. Gordon and Anderson posts hear Rev J W Allen at Edwin Ray M E church at 10 30 am. Hovey post at Trinity M E church. Thomas post at Christchurch at 11 am. All soldiers invited to the general memorial service Sunday May 31 at 7 30 pm led by Rev Joshua Stansfield at Meridian Street M E church.
A jury convictes Wittaker of shooting at the editor in a Wyoming venue. The case centers on a confrontation with the editor and involves prior threats. Sentencing is scheduled for a later date in county court.
Thomas Shufelton testified Saturday in the Branaugh case charged with presenting false claims for asphalt patching. The cross examination centered on figures in the inspector's book and whether additions were made after it left Shufelton’s hands. The court adjourned with Shufelton expected to be recalled. immunity was denied by him in relation to grand jury testimony.
Peter F. Dailey a famous comedian died at the Auditorium hotel in Chicago of pleuro pneumonia after about a week long illness. He fell ill the day after his last performance with Joe Weber's company which was presenting a burlesque on the Merry Widow at the time of his passing.
A Williamsport West Virginia report says a stagecoach in a raging stream near Cumberland Maryland was swept away. The driver and two passengers, plus the team, drowned in the incident.
Ruth Fletcher a Toreador Burlesque chorus girl in Wilkes Barre reports that her father Rev. Rufus Fletcher a Missouri Methodist minister killed himself after learning she had taken to the stage. He died last night to his own hand and the daughter, heartbroken, left for the west before returning to her company.
A. G Cavins of the attorney-general's office visited Vigo county to vote in the Republican primary Friday. He described Judge Piety as fighting for his life against great odds and noted prospects of a shift by strong opposition. Cavins said Democrats showed unity behind their harmony ticket.
William Willis Cheezum a prominent Indianapolis TypéBrap al Gunton figure died Friday night at his home after thirty years in the city. He came to Indianapolis from Maryland and was well known in local business circles.
A Black burglar described as elusive and bold targeted four North Side residences in a three week raid. He entered homes by picking locks, asking for work, and fled after encounters with residents. Officers Hall Simon Mefford and Golnisch pursued the suspect, with misidentifications reported.
fragmentary OCR text mentions a tennis meet between parties including Butler and Friday but provides no verifiable details or outcomes.
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