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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
1
The St Paul mine disaster in Cherry, Illinois, leaves nearly 200 dead with hundreds entombed and a concrete wall sealing the mine mouth. Officials seal the mine for three months as miners protest, while families mourn on Thanksgiving Day amid a city in grief.
Dr John F McCool and Miss Katherine Blackwell were injured when an automobile struck the cab carrying them at Vermont and Meridian streets. The cab overturned and Hackelman, driver of the auto, was arrested for drunkenness and fast driving. Richard O Connor, the cab driver, was also injured.
J. B. Scott an iron molder died in an ambulance en route to City hospital after his legs were crushed by switch engine No. 20 on the Belt railroad at Ray street. He had come to town two weeks earlier and worked at a foundry after staying at 135 Kentucky avenue. His home was in Nashville Tennessee.
A severe blizzard centered in New York spread northeast along the New England coast. Mariners were warned as signals remained up and heavy rain sleet fell. Northern New York braced for snow while Canton saw six inches. Quebec reports widespread disruption to wire services.
Charles F. Klee a health department clerk and James Lamkin from the city clerk’s office are named as possible candidates. James F. Cleary, an early participant, has strong support but has not decided whether to run. The contest for the important party post is shaping up with notable rivalries among young workers.
Advertisement notes a new and prettily kept hotel or shop in Indianapolis at 7 W Market Street praising cleanliness and first-rate standards as a selling point for visitors seeking sanitary and stylish lodging or shopping experiences.
Indianapolis citizens and business firms contribute money and clothing for widows and children of Cherry mine disaster victims. The Flat Tire club raised about 40 dollars. totals exceed 3500 from Indianapolis groups. Donations from Vendalia Coal, Capital National Bank, and many individuals listed. Illinois miners’ organization pays 150 dollars per death. Chicago relief surpasses 50000 dollars.
Hyman and Isaac Goldman lost a turkey and ten chickens from their saloon basement at New Jersey and Washington streets. A large bronze turkey remained, but another person took the meat. Miss Lizzie Thompson of 1258 W. New York street reported multiple chickens stolen after locking up her chicken house Wednesday night.
Reports from the steamer City of Para describe executions of Nicaraguan citizens at Corinto by a flying squad under President Zelaya. They claim Zelaya seeks to prevent news from reaching the outside world and prevent landing of ship crews. Rebels report continued victories, with fighting mainly on the Atlantic coast. Some sailors claim witness to executions amid the town’s guard.
W D Pratt has sold his Indiana Newspaper Union to the Western Newspaper Union which has 26 branches nationwide. Ariare sold for large printing contracts and other publications. Carroll Blaine Cook will oversee the Indianapolis office to open on West Georgia Street next Monday.
A prettily appointed home wedding was celebrated Wednesday night at 8 o clock at the residence of Mr and Mrs Joseph Leonard in W Tenth Street. Miss Stella Leonard became the wife of Mr Andrew R Tomlinson with about 200 guests. Luncheon followed the ceremony and bridal party included Miss Clara Hardesty and Laurens J Mills. Reverend John F Rainier officiated. Guests from Ft Wayne New Castle and other cities attended.
Charles Wagner aged four was struck on Alabama street near Massachusetts avenue on Wednesday afternoon. He left City hospital a few hours after arrival, claiming he did not see the accident. Dr. A W Patterson of 717 N Alabama street is held by police as responsible for the collision. Wagner reportedly suffered a fractured skull but went home to 1508 Spruce street. Patterson was in his buggy at the time of the collision.
Theodore Chamness, a patrolman, was suspended from duty for 14 days by the Board of Safety after pleading guilty to intoxication. He apologized to the board and Chief Metzger and sought another chance to prove himself, having been found drunk near 2 West New York Street saloon last Friday. He disclosed his intoxication when contacting Captain Asche by phone.
Thomas Jefferson Hoal, a boy bandit who killed Cashier Fawcett and wounded President Williams and a negro chauffeur in a New Albany bank raid, was arraigned at 2 AM. Officers moved him from Jeffersonville reformatory to court at night to avoid lynching. He pleaded not guilty and was returned to the reformatory amid fears for his safety.
President Taft plans drastic changes to interstate commerce laws asking Congress to regulate railroad and telegraph lines alike. He endorses a separate Interstate Commerce Court with sweeping powers, curb on railroad stock holdings, rate control, through routes, and unified telegraph and telephone regulation.
Notable figures including David Starr Jordan H W Wiley Stanley M Coulter and A L Fo ur are listed for the Lladiina Academy of Science twenty fifth annual session at the Claypool hotel over three days An exclusive committee meeting Thursday precedes the convention which opens Thursday night Friday features Dr Jordan on Darwin 50 Years Ago Dr H W Wiley head of the bureau of chemistry will speak on Progress in Chemistry and its pure foods implications Friday also offers Recent Progress in Botany by Dr Coulter from the University of Chicago A banquet is planned Friday night at 8.
J Frank Hanly former governor appeals to the Indiana Supreme Court from Marion superior court over bonds issued to pay the Vincennes university claim. He argues the claim is already paid and the state has been receipted in full. The lower court held the bonds should be handed over and the fight continues.
Gilbert Hendren, a well known Indiana Democrat, is believed to be considering entering the race for the Democratic nomination for auditor of state. He has not announced and will await developments. previously a newspaper owner, he now works in insurance.
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