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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
Ethel DeHaven sues John DeHaven for divorce and asks custody of two children plus $2 weekly for their support. She claims he struck her with a shoe, cursed her, and was fined and sent to the Workhouse for neglecting his children. She works in a factory to support herself and the children.
Havana Cuba Nov 5 Word has been received that T Estrada Palma first president of free Cuba died last night in Santiago province of pneumonia.
Union B Hunt will resign as state railway commissioner in a few days to become president of the Knights of Pythias insurance department in Chicago. The salary rises by 2000 annually, and Gov. Hanly will appoint his successor for the nearly four year unexpired term.
The schooner Oscar Newhouse sank near Waukegan with Captain O L Christianson and two crewmen aboard. They leaped into the icy lake to escape being dragged under as the vessel went down.
A compiled list shows governors suggested for many states with party affiliations. Notable entries include Colorado John F. Shafroth as Democrat and Connecticut George F. Lilley as Republican, among others across Delaware Florida Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Washington West Virginia Wisconsin with varying party designations.
New York dispatch reports Socialist leaders say Eugene V. Debs has doubled his vote from four years ago, with totals approaching 600000 nationwide. Disappointment over Hilquit losing in Ninth district and Hunter and Stokes not winning in the assembly followed Debs’s statement expressing confidence in the party’s growing influence and future victory.
The Republican state ticket in Indiana clings to slim hopes as late returns show prospects improving for a few officials while Democrats gain ground. Officials note Marshall’s continued plurality, with estimates suggesting a final Democratic sweep barring late discrepancies. The tally from Bartholomew, Benton, Wayne, Delaware, and Marion hints at small Republican edges but Democratic gains dominate statewide.
An explosion rocked the basement of Mrs. Alice Allen’s home at 126 Park Avenue Thursday morning after a black worker added coal to the furnace. Firemen suspected a blast cap or mine blasting powder residue on the coal. The furnace was hurled six feet, but no fire occurred and the chemical team declared no blaze.
News brief reports a hotel owner in Scranton New York shot his 17 year old son and wounded his wife amid suspected insanity. Constable Brown in Riverside Pennsylvania fatally wounded by Jesse Rice, who Brown then killed. Millinery Jobbers Association opens convention in Buffalo. American battleship fleet sails from Amoy for Olongapo. El Renacimiento proprietors in Manila arrested for alleged hire of Dean Worcester.
Newly elected state statistician P. J. Kellener may face legal trouble if he tries to assume duties before Mrs. Mary Stubbs Moore steps down. Attorney General Bingham backs Moore's claim to serve until Jan. 1, citing a supreme court decision. Moores supporters press Kellener to claim the office, but he declines to say he will demand it immediately.
Raymond E McCaslin and Shields F McCaslin trading as McCaslin Bros Brownsburg filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States court seeking relief from their obligations.
Juvenile Court Judge George W. Stubbs, the sole Marion county Republican victor, has been battling pneumonia for two days. He remains confined to his bed but was reported to be better by Thursday as rivals and supporters weighed victory and defeat in the crowded political scene.
The criminal case against Mrs. Elma Dare Rhodius for kidnapping George Rhodius is likely to go to trial within days. A civil suit in Hancock county seeks to void, or set aside, the Rhodius marriage in Louisville and may be heard in November by Judge Robert L. Mason in Greenfield. If the Hancock county ruling finds the marriage valid and George sane at the time, the kidnapping charge could be weakened or undermined.
W R Bush and his nephew Clifford Bush staged a fake murder on Northwestern avenue about 600 feet north of Thirty-eighth street to scare a companion. They faced trial for shooting inside the city limits but were discharged when testimony showed city limits ended at the street center.
Nicholas Brown stole a watch from Richard Walden county jailer. He was fined 100 dollars and jailed for 180 days in the workhouse on police court Thursday.
The Taft Chrysanthemum, a white velvety foliage flower, is centerpiece at the Coliseum Flower Show opening November 5. Described as one of America's handsomest blooms, it will be highlighted as a major feature of the event.
Levi P. Harlan Democratic senator elect from Marion county pledges to study needs and address state abuses, promising reforms in line with party platforms. He credits the Indianapolis Sun for exposing issues and rallying public trust, asserting Democrats can govern wisely and earn broad approval. He signals support for anti graft measures and will back effective actions.
Governor Hanly appointed Fred L. Gemmer secretary to the governor to join the State Tax Board. Gemmer will begin December first for a four year term at three thousand dollars annually, succeeding Wingate whose term expired over a year ago. Luman K. Babcock of Topeka will replace Gemmer as secretary. Babcock also serves in the legislature and studies law at Indiana University.
Mrs Morse and Mrs Curtis wait in the New York courtroom as jurors read charges after being told they may be found guilty. Charles Morse allegedly assaulted photographer Mc Farlane on Broadway, breaking the camera before entering the Astor House hotel.
Lincoln Neb Nov 5 William J Bryan issued a public statement acknowledging the decisive majority for the Republican victory. He defended his platform on labor reform tariff reduction railroad regulation and educational drives while expressing faith in reforms to come and praising the work of the national committee. He said he would continue public service in a private capacity and thanked Democrats for their support.
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