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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
1
A mine explosion at the Marianna shaft near Zollersville Pittsburg Pa destroys the shaft and traps about 200 workers. Rescue trains depart as officials and rescuers rush to the scene while families in the mining town gather in fear.
Earl Whiteledge, 30, jailed after attempting suicide near White River and W Michigan, claiming fatigue with living. Edward Fitzgerald, ex convict, killed Friday and his widow questioned as detectives recover stolen goods from his English avenue home, linking a pal to earlier bread bag drop near Rubush store and various burglaries citywide.
In circuit court Saturday Jacob Crossman and Brothers led junk dealers and second hand storemen in a challenge to a city ordinance. The rule requiring 48 hour holds before selling and police review of goods before resale was labeled restraint of trade and tyrannical. Proponents argue time could be 72 hours or more while defenders say the measure aids police. Court officials say only the transiction guides the judgment.
Charles Hurst of the county clerk office leads a corps of clerks as Marion County begins a machine vote recount at the county jail basement. Recount commissioners supervise with Democratic and Republican watchers present. outcome expected by Monday.
William Kallebron admitted to shooting his mother and brother after being called a thief and a bum. He claimed amnesia until the coroner confronted the charges, according to Coroner Dooley.
Fred Cassell a Negro who shot and killed his wife on Sept 17 in their home will go on trial next Wednesday morning before a jury in criminal court on a murder charge. His counsel demanded a jury at the last moment causing postponement to calendar a jury call and prompting a new rule requiring defendants to file notice ahead of trial.
Walter G. Zahrt of Fort Wayne named to the board of trustees of the Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane by Gov. Hanly, succeeding Henry Barnhart of Rochester recently elected to Congress. Marion B. Stultz of Huntington named to the State Board of Embalmers, replacing S. F. Gilmore of Princeton who resigned. A commission issued to Daniel B. Kehler as adjutant-general of the Indiana Soldiers Home at Lafayette after an earlier oversight.
Elijah G. Moore alleges in his divorce suit that Lucile McNairdee Moore used a revolver to force him from their home on November 16, 1906, and ordered him to stay away indefinitely. The couple married in 1901.
Pittsburg reports F M Montgomery former cashier of Allegheny National bank was denied a new trial and sentenced to 15 years in prison for looting over a million dollars. Separate dispatch from New York notes Edward W Irwin granted a divorce from Jeanette Hardy Irwin. Perth Amboy reports National Fire-proofing company announcing strike-breakers to fill vacancies Monday.
Thousands packed Philadelphia, watching the Army defeat the Navy 6 4 in a chaotic afternoon at Franklin Field. Officials included Sharpe Yale Evans Williams Harvard Torrey Penn. war figures Wright Bell Grant attended along with Mrs Roosevelt and Mr Longworth. The game featured heavy betting on Navy, large crowds, and spirited marches by West Pointers and midshipmen.
In a gritty clash Navy lagged Army 6 to 4 at halftime and battled through a second half filled with punts and key plays. Lange starred for Navy with a 35 yard run and steady punt returns while Dalton and Hyatt contributed for Army as both teams traded drives and tough defense.
Union B. Hunt, longtime railroad commissioner aide to statehouse affairs, visited the statehouse Saturday bidding farewell to friends before moving to Chicago to head the Knights of Pythias insurance department. Governor appoints Judge McClure as Hunt's successor, effective December 1.
Fort Wayne businessmen J. D. Brown and Frank E. Pursell have leased the Kirby hotel in Muncie. Greenfield sees a divorce suit as Emily Crane, 82, sues William Crane, 3, accusing cruel treatment and infidelity. Fort Wayne reports John Stout convicted of murdering Columbus Troy, Woodburn marshal, and sentenced to life in prison. Olitic notes Emmett Kirkman, 16, killed by blasting powder explosion.
An illustrated lecture under the auspices of the Indiana Horticultural Society will be given by Prof S. W. Fletcher of Virginia in room 12 at the statehouse on the evening of December 2. The lecture is free.
In Mount Pleasant Pa on November 3 R K Hissem president C J Mutlen cashier and RE H Steinman of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank were found guilty this morning of defrauding the bank out of more than 100 ave.
Police officers raise money to send Patrolman Arthur McGee to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago for rabies treatment after he was scratched while aiding John Hill, who died in a hospital from hydrophobia. The city lacks a dedicated fund, provoking complaints that city expenses should cover the emergency.
Rev D F White of Athens Tenn will speak on Uncrowned Kings at the colored Y M C A monstrous meeting. He has led Witherspoon United Presbyterian Church in city service. Richard Chavis directs the male chorus performing selections. The event starts at 3 pm at Jones Tabernacle A M E Zion on West North and Blackford streets. all men welcome.
The Love of Lord Harrington is a romance from real life that Mr. Frank Lux, manager of the Manhattan theater, is presenting for Saturday and Monday. It shows close blending of art and nature and follows the development of the plot with interest. Prof. Downing will sing When the Springtime Brings the Roses, Jennie, Dear.
Health officer Eugene Buehler reports city water samples from seven parts average 2 indicates exceptionally good quality. He signs off with a courteous closing.
William J. Brasch was electrocuted in the Auburn prison death chamber at 6 15 am for murdering his wife. The execution scheduled for Nov 3 was delayed for a lunacy commission which found him sane and Gov Hughes ordered the sentence carried out.
John M. Ewen of Chicago proposes hiring a consulting engineer to save Indianapolis 75000 on the city hall building contract. He discussed the plan with Mayor, the Board of Public Works, and several bankers, who expressed favorable views toward using a competent consultant for the $400.10 bond funded project. Present were Andrew Smith Capital National, Stoughton Fletcher, M B Wilson Columbia National, Henry Bhitel Indiana National, O N Frenzel Merchants National, James Mcintosh Union National, with others listening.
Judge Anderson in federal court Saturday denied the petitions of Daniel G. Reid Western Trust and Savings Bank and American Trust and Savings Bank to dismiss the receivership of the Indianapolis Star Publishing Company. The ruling preserves McCulloch interests, with a note that bond interest due November 1 may prompt further court action to ensure payment.
Gov. Hanly naming William F. Gleason a Republican to fill the unexpired term of Terre Haute city police judge, a partisan move after Democrat Charles M. Fortune’s election as circuit judge. Mayor Lyons had appointed Democrat John Gerdink to an unexpired term. law grants the governor the appointment power.
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