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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1910
Page
6
Residents debated a supposed boy kidnapping amid a disturbance near Irvington. Police learned a gypsy wagon crowd formed outside the firehouse as bicycle messengers chased the scene. A woman later denied theft claims, presenting a receipt for money repayment.
The September bulletin from the state charities board to Secretary Amos Butler commends Sheriff Woessner and reports Marion county jail as being in very good condition after a Jan 24, 1810 visit. It notes clean bedding, good plumbing, fresh woodwork, and strong sanitary upkeep, while warning against mixing insane prisoners with others. The same bulletin condemns county poor asylum at Olinville as in bad condition with vermin, poor food, and inexperienced cooking, urging cleanliness improvements.
The auto of H. F. Campbell at 2315 North New Jersey street stolen Tuesday night from in front of Keith's Grand opera house. It was found Friday morning half a mile from New Augusta ditched in the road. Gas tank light and electric horn missing. Bicyclists Schlangen and Glénn and Chauffeur Rugenstein delivered it to police. Reported suspects described as five intoxicated men ditched with the machine, one cursing another for leaving the vehicle and pretending it was real.
At a morning meeting the board decided to ask City Council for a recommendation to hold a special meeting to pass a $600 appropriation to lay sidewalks along Locke Street in front of the hospital. The street is described as badly in need of improvement.
The Indiana Supreme Court denied Vandalia railroad’s request to move its case from the appellate court. Lewvearl Keys had secured $2,000 in damages against the road, a judgment affirmed by the appellate court. The decision discusses the Vandalia merger’s liability for 1904 damages and references Voiney Malott, receiver, and a separate犯罪 case involving Charles Radley.
Republican candidates balk at attending a bipartisan West Side improvement association event as partisan handbills spotlight Democrats nominee Charles A. Korbly. Some Republicans feel the gathering is a Democratic push, despite the advertised nonpartisan aim. Linton A. Cox and Thomas Daly wrap up county committee speeches in the First ward as the slate shifts to Roosevelt day preparations and scarce Saturday meetings.
Senator Shively praised Republican colleagues who voted against the Payne Aldrich bill in Hartford City Indiana praising their courage and saying they were bound to be right once in a while.
Martinsville Indiana October 7 Former Attorney General W L Taylor opened the republican campaign declaring Gov Marshall the only man in the United States to advocate no tariff He praised progressive Republicans for protection while opposing extortionate schedules He urged voters in Morgan County to back Perry Bradford and noted applause for Beveridge Roosevelt Taft and Tilley
Danville Indiana October 7 Squirrels to replace those that deserted the public square are being raised by RE Wilhite. He keeps them tame and they will eat from the hand and climb on his shoulder. They will be released in the courthouse yard once large enough to survive.
In Hancock County Indiana Republicans and Democrats brace for a bitter campaign with key speeches planned. Republicans target Col Roosevelt Senator Beveridge Cummins in Fortville and other dates while Democrats announce stops for Kern Shivers Marshall Ralston and Lawson with matches in Greenfield Shirley Fortville and New Palestine. A Center township mass meeting selected a township ticket for Justices of the Peace and an advisory board. Also two women, Miss Mary Duncan and Mrs Anna Williams, were injured when struck by a T H L & B car near a buggy wreck, the second such incident for Miss Duncan with serious nerves already shaken.
Lawrenceburg Ind Oct 7 Col Ezra C Hayes owns a chair made by his great grandfather Capt Joseph Hayes in Chester County Pa in 177 and it has remained in constant use Hayes says it is more comfortable than modern chairs and will last 100 years more The ad line promises a perfect fit money back and lists Singer's Sons 45 W Washington St offering suits coats to measure at 16 78
The Mardi Gras parade in Fort Wayne Indiana finally took place Thursday after weather delays and timing uncertainty. The crowded line of march drew more spectators than ever, followed by a banquet and a ceremonial session. Seventy five neophytes were initiated under Imperial Potentate Fred A Hines.
Indiaman promotion referenced in Columbus column dated October 7. sparse readable text hints at a local or maritime figure rising in prominence, with limited context available from the fragment.
In Bloomington on Thursday sophomores and juniors elected officers after a close race. Sophomore Ralph Edward Richman Tipton became president with vice president Hubert Hickam Spencer secretary Henry M N Smith Walkerton and treasurer Mary Lois Nash Indianapolis filling the remaining posts.
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