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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1903
Page
9
Thomas Taggart announces he will not seek the United States Senate seat from Indiana. He cites business demands and a desire to stay active in the Democratic Party, thanking supporters while affirming faith in the party and its future.
Patrick T. Patrick, convicted of murdering William Marsh Rice in New York, had his self prepared appeal and habeas corpus plea denied by the United States Supreme Court. He remains in Sing Sing to serve a life term commuted from death. The case centers on a conspiracy with Albert Jones to obtain Rice’s wealth, forged checks, and chloroform poisoning.
In La Porte Indiana Mrs Francis J Flynn testified about Bella Gunness planning Jennie Olsons going away outfit costing fifty to sixty dollars plus new hats shoes and fine undergarments She saw Gunness sewing the garments the body of Jennie Olson was among the first found in Gunness pits and relatives identified the body A delay to the trial hangs on Dr Walter S Haines delay to Washington where he testifies on poison in Gunness children stomachs The defense and judge agreed to postpone if needed awaiting his return
The will disposes of $10,000 in property with household goods and an annuity to the widow. The remainder is placed in trust for daughter Bertha Emilie. The will was admitted to probate Monday.
Members of Christ's Episcopal Church will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the church building on Monument Place with services next Saturday night and Sunday night.
Aaron Dunkle has started duties as bailiff in superior court Ma r 4 after appointment by Judge C E Weir. The move was reported in Weir's court records.
Defeated candidates file suits asking for a recount of Marion county votes for statewide offices including secretary of state secretary Isenbarger treasurer Lotz attorney general Larry and reporter New. Contests allege errors in tally sheets could overturn election results and unseat Republicans. The pending recount may cover most offices on November 1 ticket.
State statistician elect Peetz demands office from Mrs. Mary Stubbs Moore as Attorney General Bingham weighs term expiry. The opinion could satisfy Gov. Hanly, Mrs. Moore, and Peetz, though Moore may contest in court. Peetz claims gubernatorial commission starting Jan 1 grants immediate right to the office.
Trustee West of Center township will start paying election inspectors for Center township on Tuesday. Similar payments will start in other townships. Inspectors receive three days pay, judges clerks and sheriffs two days. Commissioners cover rent for waiting places. County clerk began paying canvassing board members.
Elijah Groomes charged with feeding beer to a baby from a nursing bottle and making the infant drunk is to face a grand jury investigation. The juvenile court affidavit failed to name the baby or describe its sex and color, and counsel sought to quash. Judge Pritchard postponed ruling, sending Groomes back to jail as the state reviews with the grand jury. Groomes was linked to the Alpha sect, the four unnamed orphans found in their colony.
Henry Lichtenberg deputy fish and game warden asks superior court to compel county commissioners council and auditor to pay his claim for percent of his wage. He destroyed seines nets spears and other gear of illegal fishermen. No appropriation exists to cover the payment and the county council had previously refused an appropriation. The council meets Tuesday, and the deputy’s bond is on file.
John Moore convicted of forgery and sentenced to two to fourteen years in the penitentiary will not receive a suspended sentence. Special Judge Wiltsle refused leniency after evidence showed prior trouble. Relatives offered to petition jurors but no action taken. Moore was caught trying to pass a bogus check for woman he met in a nearby saloon.
North Lewisburg Ohio November 16 John Tripp town marshal surprised three burglars at work in the post office last night single handed he undertook their capture but they fired at him and he was shot wounded taken to a hospital at Seven.
Isze Hsi An, Empress Dowager of China, dies suddenly causing upheaval after the emperor’s death two days earlier. A decree names Pu Yi the emperor and Prince Chun regent, with the empress dowager ill and directing regent to seek her advice if issues arise. The Dalai Lama leads prayers on page 4.
The Acts of 1098 from Indiana's recent special legislative session have been delivered to county clerks. Clerk Leonard Quill holds a supply of the volumes ready for distribution.
Chicago November 16 The first session of the initial Catholic missionary congress opens with clergy and lay delegates gathering to discuss global outreach and church activities.
Assistant Secretary of State Grubbs certified that William Madigan a Democrat, defeated Republican Alonzo Lindley in Fountain County. The tally corrected to show Lindley 1,000 votes overstated by the county board, expanding the Democratic majority to 16 on joint ballot.
In White Hall Michigan on November 16 three men died during an excursion chasing nets set illegally in White Lake. Deputy Game Warden Julius Salmonsen Deputy Sheriff J Hazeline and Martin Salmonsen relatives of the game warden drowned. Their bodies were recovered from the lake today.
State Superintendent F A Cotton says the board is overworked and cannot perform duties. He proposes creating an official high school inspector and an official normal inspector to operate under the board to relieve workload. The recommendation accompanies his year end report to the governor.
In circuit court on Monday James A. Chamness was granted a divorce from Eric C. Chamness. James agreed to pay the costs of the wife’s cross complaint and the costs of his own suit.
Blizzard ice blankets the Tupper Lake region with a foot of snow. In Genoa Italy a steamship Superba from New Orleans caught fire, flooded, and sank likely a total loss. In St Louis Adolph Zeppelin, kin of Count Zeppelin, found dead from carbolic acid poisoning at a hotel. In Berlin New Hampshire International Paper mills reopen with full force. In Anstead Conn London cotton mills resume full time across Winthrop and New London counties.
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