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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
1
Reported bicycle thefts mount across Indianapolis with about 169 bikes stolen monthly. Thieves alter color and plate, resell to junk dealers or second hand shops, making identification hard.
A meeting at the Kirby house in Indianapolis moved to form the Indianapolis New Castle and Winchester traction company. Plans call for an electric line from Indianapolis to Winchester via New Castle touching Mooreland Mossville and other towns with offices in New Castle. Directors named include Union B Hunt and Daniel E Blerms among others, with two additional incorporators from Losantville and Winchester.
City officials and railroad superintendents convened with Provident Downing and Marvin Hultzman as concerned parents petitioned the works board. They seek a subway under the treks on Massachusetts avenue near Brightwood to ease dangerous crossings for many schoolchildren.
John O'Brien, 23, approached Supt of Police Kruger in his office to ask the price of a drink. Bergt. Sandman deemed him inebriated enough and escorted him to the monkey's office for confinement. John claimed residence at 633 Bates Ave.
Fragmented publication lists rooms for rent and a range for sale. It also mentions a chambermaid wanted and a roommate needed, with garbled phrases suggesting a personal ad page and miscellaneous notices.
A Grand Friday matinee and evening show featuring Charles Prelle and his trained dogs ended in tragedy when two white French poodles, Jack and Caro, died after an apparent meat poison. Prelle adapted the performance, substituting an understudy dog and rearranging others to fill the roles. The show, already touring Europe, plans to continue with one fewer act as investigations proceed.
Memorial service for Mrs Consul Stooth Tucker, killed in a railway accident near Kansas City, will be conducted by Yoder. Brig Cox and others will speak of her life and career, with special programs and two mementos planned. Services at 1020 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. at Irvington and Second Presbyterian Church Vermont and Penn.
The Society of Friends completes plans for a summer resort at Rising Sun Lake Mud. Twenty acres are reserved for grounds with a lot purchaser receiving a share in the club. The resort will be a Quaker recreation site open to Friends for leisure. Secretary Carter of Indianapolis.
A 70 year old man, James Kelly, appeared in police court in a trembling intoxicated state. He recalled a former life of wealth and family and described long battles with drinking. He received a fine of 1 and costs after the judge guided him from the courtroom to the lockup, highlighting the damage alcohol caused to his life.
In Kokomo Indiana on Friday a striking funeral gathering for RE Baker saw his brothers act as pallbearers while the father and other kin held disbelief. Mr Purcell wife of a devout Christian spoke from the pulpit urging a shift to prayer as the family circled the casket and prayed for the first time.
Walter Snepp, 19, pleaded guilty to stealing two watches from his aunt Mrs Flora Sweet of 78 East Tenth Street. In criminal court Saturday Judge Alford suspended sentence after the aunt and the youth’s earlier good name appealed for mercy. He had married recently, the aunt noting the hard luck belief drove him to wrongdoing and he promised reform.
Arthur L Bolen, once of this city, was captured by Detectives Asch and Manning in Muncie on charges of fraudulent paper and goods orders. He is in federal custody. Forecast calls for fair weather in Indianapolis and vicinity with warmer temperatures and light variable winds through Sunday.
"Your honor I haven't been sober for two weeks" James Scanlon told Judge Whallon in police court He claimed he did not intend to steal a gold watch The judge ordered Scanlon to pay costs, admonishing him to control his drinking and know what he is doing.
The county prosecutorship race heats up with Frank Littleton pressed by friends though he has not consented to his name. Other announced candidates include St. James Corin, Charles Benedict, and Harry Negley, who are active in lining up support.
Christ Hause paid Henry Stevens 2 gold pieces by mistake thinking they were silver dollars. Det Colbert arrested him for petit larceny Friday night leaving about 311.00 from the twenty. His mother paid the reminder to Rause, and Judge Wharlon rendered judgment on Henry’s promlattomy.
Daniel Salmon, yard clerk at Market St crossing of the Big Four, testified he usually received notices of special trains from John Q. Hicks by telephone or tissue copy. He lacked such a notice on Saturday morning Oct 31 regarding a Lafayette special. Salmon was asked to bring all copies in his office. The coroner noted J I Bishoy, Shelby St yards operator, may return to shed light on the wreck inquiry.
The opening session of the pollen court featured many defendants using aliases in the Michael Toomey case and others arrested in his operation. Citizens avoided using real names as detectives took the stand, crowding the courtroom before Judge Wharton. The cases were continued to Monday at 2 p.m.
The Sun reports a strike seems certain for Monday among 18,000 miners in district 15 of the United Mine Workers, covering Colorado and western states. Secretary Willon says negotiations should be attempted until the last moment, but operators have shown no inclination to bargain. He plans to attend the American Federation of Labor convention in Boston, hoping talks could start from there.
Burglars blew the safe door at Long Knight Lumber Company office near Lake Erie tracks at about 3 a m on Saturday. Nitroglycerine forced entry. the safe was wrecked but the cafe contents were taken. No other damage or clues found. experts imply trained cracksmen operated.
After a two day strike by the messenger staff of the 4. D. T. four so called ring leaders were dismissed. Friday night John Feltman met with John G. Wallick and the workers were recalled to duties. Office notes say girls will remain at posts as officers claim they deliver messages more efficiently downtown.
The Purdue alumni association of Indianapolis will hold a memorial meeting Sunday at 1 o'clock in the Century clubroom Denison notes. All former students of Purdue University are invited to attend.
The Board of Works debates who should fund widening Unto street. The Indianapolis traction and terminal company is urged to perform the work, while Republican board member David Wallace argues the city cannot compel the company to pay. The issue is to be referred to the city attorney before further action.
Frigid weather description notes a damp chill as the coldest period on Friday passed. People outside felt notably colder and longed for a warm corner by a fire while night owls pulled coats tighter.
An announcement links Charlie Polster to the Indianapolis brewing company and sales at Albert Leimes, drawing comment from reform supporters who voted in the last city election. Unclear significance may emerge as events unfold regarding Mayor Holtzman and city politics.
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