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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
L. W. Henley reports Gov. Hanly staking out a tough stance against the saloon keepers as Republican machine bosses’ promises collapse under scrutiny. The piece portrays the governor’s aggressive push on the stump and exposes double dealing within the party.
Engineer Sam Shutt admits paying his $20 assessment to the fund. Col Huffman, aide to the Republican state committee, is collecting contributions from state employees. Omar O'Horrow, supreme court library librarian, resisted the assessment and made a voluntary donation, reflecting independence from coercive soliciting.
Democratic candidate Thomas R. Marshall will address thousands in Indianapolis on Saturday. Four meetings are listed with music and marching: courthouse yard at 3 p.m. Virginia Avenue Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Caleb Mills Hall at 8:30 p.m. S Meridian and Wilkins streets at 9:30 p.m.
Rumors swirl over Republican tactics to lock liberal interests with the party while pressuring saloonkeepers to back the ticket. O'Harrow resists disclosure of his voluntary contribution amid janitors' assessments, Col Huffman adjusting deductions, and veterans like Capt Hiatt noting years of policy exposure at the capitol.
Mrs Frances McCloud of Brooklyn identified clothes washed ashore from a boy found dead at Belford New Jersey as those worn by her son Harrold who was abducted while playing on a Brooklyn street. She charged the child's father, not her husband Alexander McCloud, is a New York lawyer soon to marry a wealthy woman and killed to hide a scandal. The clothing identification occurred at Melville Yard undertaking.
Laura Barckdall files a suit against George Barckdall alleging drunkenness and habitual cruelty. The couple married in 1901 and separated in April 1908.
London reports growing pessimism in European capitals as Servia edges toward war while Britain, backed by other powers, urges restraint. Turkey may move against Bulgaria within days, with Austria opposing a conference. Germany backs Austria as two battleships and two cruisers sail from Malta to Lemnos, seen as guarding English interests or signaling support for Turkey.
In Indianapolis and Vediana, Republican organizers urge local corporations to contribute to national campaign funds. A letter on Republican stationery asks executives to back Taft and oppose Bryan, proposing a discreet lunch at the Clypool Hotel on October 2 to discuss fundraising efforts.
Edward H. Rentsch a former liquor dealer linked to forgery charges was arrested in Indianapolis and transported to Terre Haute. Police say he was released on a ten day furlough from Julietta hospital, denies insanity, and faces forgery drafts across multiple cities awaiting action.
In Wadsworth Ohio on October 9 Miss Ora Lee twenty was found dead beside a country road with a bullet through her temple. Sheriff Hugginson arrested Jay Razor aged 25 who had been betrothed to Miss Lee and charged him with murder.
W J Bryan spoke Thursday at Northwestern University attacking executive interference in elections. Taft rests in Cincinnati then resumes tour after three days. Hitchcock struggles with campaign funds as Chicago expenses reach 320000 with only 1 N.0 percent collected. Gompers criticizes Roosevelt defense of Taft labor record, Debs speaks to Yale students with 2000 in attendance, and Hearst and Hisgen address Nevada miners. Sherman ends 3000 mile tour in Ohio. Bryan speaks today at Quincy, Galesburg and Joliet.
A city dragnet was launched on the Northside after a brutal assault on Dr. Julia Eberle near 1131 N New Jersey street. The negro attacker robbed her of about 30 to 40 dollars, broke her collarbone, and fled as officers in plain clothes escalated patrols. Detectives hunt suspect while the public calls for extra help from outside agencies. Chief Metzer defended the officers amid confusion about what occurred, noting the danger and rapid response.
Joseph Anson, 27 years old, a worker at the Big Four shops in Beech Grove, suffered a bolt driven through his right foot near the ankle on Friday. He was brought to the city and admitted to St. Vincent's hospital for treatment.
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