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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
1
Thomas R. Marshall denounces political promises of office and campaign funding in Knightstown remarks. He calls for Watson to testify before authorities about any pledges and stresses accountability for Republican candidates.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Thomas R. Nareshall spoke in Indianapolis on Saturday with four scheduled addresses. The 3 p.m. courthouse yard event featured a band and was presided over by County Chairman W. W. Fogarty. At 7:30 p.m. Nareshall appeared at the Virginia Avenue Auditorium, followed by Caleb Mills Hall at 8:30. The final talk began at 9:30 under a Meridian Wilkins Street tent with preliminary remarks by C. A. Korbly and Charles E. Cox.
A bicycle patrolman and partner climbed a ladder to the second story window at 618 North Senate Avenue Frigey night to confront a burglar whom Massie Plummer was certain was outside. On return home Miss Plummer appeared shaken and the police were alerted.
Marion County commissioners defend Julietta hospital actions after releasing Edward H. Rentsch, an allegedly incurable inmate charged with frauds. Rentsch was taken to Terre Haute for trial with Indianapolis police help, and a commissioner said he might not return if he stays at large, noting the asylum authorized the release and it is up to Rentsch to avoid law enforcement.
William Roberts of Bridgeport, intoxicated, attacked Harrison Edwards in front of 620 Ritter Avenue. Edwards countered with a punch, knocking Roberts down.
Fragmentary OCR reports a billiard contest between (competitor) and McCleavey during a board meeting interval. The readable text hints at a beat or win by one player, with no full details available.
The Indiana Republican state committee and Col Huffman press for funds from Mrs Mary Stubbs Moore, state statistician, and her office staff. Moore defies the move arguing she must remain in office until January and questioning the benefit of a Republican victory if the officials leave. Attorney General Bingham weighs a legal angle on when Moore may depart.
New York reports two well dressed bodies found by fishermen in Jamaica Bay bound face to face with rope and wire. Coroner and detectives say the pair likely died by their own actions, with no identifying clues found among valuables.
Clifford Swift, 19, of 128 Irving Place, was instantly killed when a copper kettle blew from its socket at the Dilling Candy factory on Senate Avenue and South Street. Charles Bell, 18, of Harding Street, was injured. About 200 female workers evacuated safely as the ambulance took Swift to the city morgue.
Two thousand Chicagoans ride a special train to Detroit to witness the Cubs in the first World Series event with Clevelanders on hand.
Perman E. Linville files a divorce suit after his wife Amelia Linville creates a scene, jumps through a window, and accuses him of immoral conduct while claiming she stayed for his money. The complaint notes she tore his clothes and destroyed furniture and called him a “roomer.”
Philadelphia race winner Loco mobile No 10 driven by Robertson finished the 200 mile race in 4 hours 2 minutes 30 seconds. At Vanderbilt Cup Course car No 5 a Buick driven by Hugh Easter won the Nassau sweep stakes.
Charles Giesendorf was discharged by the grand jury after being accused of shooting his sister Margaret Giesendorf. The report notes he fired a revolver at her. the incident occurred on a road, with the child described as feeble minded.
Dr Julia Eberle is slowly recovering after a Wednesday night assault by a negro footpad on Eleventh street. He robbed her of her purse and, though searched by plainclothes officers Saturday, only one suspect was found and later linked to a prior conviction.
Miss Madeline Edison, daughter of Thomas A Edison, has developed an automobile road map that guides operators by showing their exact location on the road. The invention mirrors her father’s pioneering spirit and promises practical navigation aid for drivers.
Mrs John F Mack and Mrs Frank Flutesky announce a card party Friday afternoon at St Josephs Industrial School to raise funds for orphans. Proceeds will support the children and the event aims to gather local supporters.
Mr Bryan in Tlinois recalls 1896 Republican panic and boasts of being the advance agent of prosperity. Taft to stump New York for six days from Oct 26. Cox bets Taft carries Ohio by 50,000 and Indiana and New York. Hughes may lose. Carnegie jumpstarts with $20,000 to the GOP. Sage adds $1,000. Bryan fund under $130,000 with fourteen $1,000 donors. New York registration down vs 1904/08. Hearst in San Francisco attacks policy and pensions in Illinois.
A hasty batting order lists Detroit players Mefntsre OLeary Crawford Rossman Schaefer Schmidt Downs Killina and pitcher Lmpires. Chicago lineup includes Shepherd Evers Schulte Thanee Steinfeldt Hoffman Yinker Renbach. Rain began mid afternoon but gates opened to a packed crowd. 45,000 fans paralleled the Tigers Cubs opener as Hughey Jennings arrived to a roaring reception.
Hon Frank Hall candidate for lieutenant governor will address Indiana Democratic Traveling Men's club Saturday at 8 pm at the Denison hotel. Tenor Mr Smith Jones will sing at the event.
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