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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
2
R G McClure, secretary of the Commercial club, says he will not seek the mayoral nomination. He consulted five close friends from business, professional, and political life, but concluded he should remain in his current post to advance subjects under club consideration.
President William Howard Taft arrived at East Liberty station at 8 48 this morning to a large crowd and reception committee. He rode to the Laughlin residence then to Rodeph Shalom temple where he spoke. Mayor Magee Secretary Knox and Rep Burke did not meet him at the station but joined later en route.
Marvin Lain Jr, son of M M Lain, managers of Lain Private Business College, wins the Gentry Pony after letters from sun readers are judged. At age ten he typewrites blindfolded at Indiana state fair and his mother’s Simplified Touch Typewriting has won prizes, boosting the college’s reputation nationwide.
About 100 union street car men began a strike in Evansville Indiana demanding recognition of their union and higher wages. Strikebreakers were brought from Indianapolis and Louisville while the company says sufficient personnel are on hand to run all street cars. A large union parade is planned for Sunday afternoon.
David M. Parry resigns after 27 years as head of Parry Manufacturing and author of The Scarlet Empire. Directors name S. C. Parry as president and E. R. Parry as vice president, with A. M. Parry as secretary. L. D. Gurfin becomes treasurer, T. H. Parry as general superintendent, and A. M. Parry as director to succeed D. M. Parry. Parry previously led the National Association of Manufacturers.
New York reporters note that flour soldiers escaped from Fort Totten prison between 2 15 and sunrise 5 o clock as the sunrise gun fired. Authorities refuse to disclose how the men pried bars or evaded fort guards.
Rioting broke out in Philadelphia today as 3500 car line workers began a strike. Cars were blocked by debris at several locations, two riots injured bystanders and policemen, and officials warned of a citywide saloon closure if disorder continued.
A dense church notices page lists Memorial Day sermons and services at Tabernacle Presbyterian North Park Christian Home Presbyterian Central Christian First Presbyterian and more. It includes sermons by Rev Nicl McPherson George D McKee George D Adamson and Dr Hurlstone plus songs by Roberts Park Choral Society and a Sunday school concert led by Mrs E W Pierce. Military and veterans groups attend with G A R posts and W R C members noted.
Seven prisoners, including two Americans, two Mexicans and three Chinese, await trial in Cook County jail on indictments by District Attorney Edwin W. Sims. An eighth American is en route under federal guard. The group is charged with running an underground railroad smuggling thousands of Chinese and contraband goods from Mexico to El Paso and then to Chicago and other cities.
William Murphy a farmer near Snyder Oklahoma ploughed up $22,000 in Confederate State of America paper money two weeks earlier and, upon learning the notes were worthless, suffered a mental breakdown.
Cincinnati May 21 A manhunt is under way for Harvey Donnelly a private soldier who shot and killed Miss Alice Hicks on a Ft. Thomas Kentucky porch during a fort fireworks display She was with an escort Richard Miller tried to stop Donnelly who fled after warding off the would be grappler leaving the scene near Newport Kentucky and Fort Thomas last night
The Center Township graduates held a ceremony opening with prayer and songs. Fifteen students, ten girls and five boys, received diplomas from County Superintendent John R. Carr after essays and musical solos. Gifts from local groups honored Frank Henry, with keepsakes from his late father.
Dolly Logan Tucker, daughter of General John A. Logan, sues Col. William F. Tucker of the U S A for divorce on grounds of drunkenness and desertion.
Nelis P. Fisher dairyman injured as his milk wagon collided with a large touring car driven by Jap Clemens chauffeur for Stoughton Fletcher Jr. Clemens arrested on drunkenness assault and battery and violating motor speed law. Car swerved around a street car at Kelly and Meridian streets. horse killed, wagon damaged, Fisher attended by Dr. Schneider.
A Thursday evening crowd at 1341 S East St in Indianapolis joined Mrs. Fred Simon in celebrating her husband Bicycle Policeman Si mon with a community gathering. Officers, wives, and a gum boil time, plus music by Bert Marshall, attended a lighthearted event amid spring blossoms as city figures joked about mace trim and humane horse inspections.
Kansas City Missouri reports ex governor T T Crittenden died shortly after 5 am from a stroke suffered Thursday at a baseball game. He had long served Missouri in public life and politics. The death was confirmed by officials and followed a sudden medical event during the event.
In Philadelphia on May 29, J B Joyce a Georgia sailor at the navy yard killed himself with poison in the presence of a girl who had jilted him. The tragedy unfolded early today as authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident and the relationship with the unidentified correspondent.
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