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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1908

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Enemies of Labor Court Republican Labor Split

Indiana Republicans reel from a labor bloc split as Fred Sims faces backlash after partnering with Colonel M. M. Mulhall. Mulhall, touted as a GOP labor liaison, is denounced by unionists as one of the worst enemies of organized labor, prompting accusations of a demoralizing betrayal within the campaign and ensuing surprise office setup at 214 State Life Building.

L. W. Henley Indiana Fred Sims Indiana Republican Committee Sims Hitchcock Taft Sime Jack Gowdy Watson Gideon M. M. Mulhall Kernel Republican National Committee Mulhall United States Jule Typographical Journal The International Typographical Union Organized Labor Sims Mulhall State Life Building Indianapolis Workingmen's Protective Association

Wife seeks maiden name. finalizes divorce filing

Lovine M Walters seeks her maiden name as part of divorce from Norman C Walters. She charges desertion before their baby’s birth and neglect. Walters allegedly refused to see wife or child, and was forced to support them after a court action. Married 1907, Walters left Oct 3, 1968.

Lovine M. Walters Lovine M Taggart Norman C. Walters Walters

Boy Gone 10 Fights Redskins Police Hunt

Police hunt Victor Wallace a 10 year old boy who reportedly ran toward a tram line to confront Indians. His mother Myrtle Wallace of 1612 Prospect Street was jailed for the runaway. Nearby ads note Santa Claus soap and National Furniture Co. offerings on Tuesday.

Redskins Victor Wallace Myrtle Wallace

Thaw Hearing Dismissed. Thaw Remanded to Asylum

In White Plains New York October 12 the sanity hearing for Harry Thaw before Justice Mills was dismissed Thaw is remanded to Matteawan insane asylum No new testimony on mental condition was offered and counsel said they would rely on previously submitted legal points Justice Mills stated further testimony was needed to support the writ of habeas corpus and ordered Thaw returned to asylum custody.

White Plains N. Y Harry Thaw Mills Supreme Court Thaw Matteawan Insane Asylum Col Franklin Bartlett Morschauser

Bumpers Says Corporations Hurt Nation

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, issues a pamphlet to labor men and women calling out corporate influence for destroying government by law and substituting a government by judges made into despots, wielded for corporate power.

Washington Samuel Gom Pers American Federation of Labor

Bryan to Speak in Indiana Four Campaign Days

Chicago Oct 12. W J Bryan will tour Indiana for four campaign days with the Democratic national committee organizing the itinerary. The plan calls for two days in Indiana and travel through the state on the return west. Tentative dates set place Bryan in Indiana on Oct 19 and Oct 10.

Chicago W. J. Bryan Indiana Democratic National Committee Mr. Bryan

Falls injure James Shields in five story air shaft fall

New York October 12 A broken arm is the only injury reported for 12 year old James Shields after he fell five stories to the bottom of an air shaft. The incident is described as a serious accident with a narrow escape from more severe harm.

New York James Shields

Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury in Village Concert

Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury performed at a village church concert with the Earl as tenor and the Countess on accompaniment. A girl was shot by officers in the incident, according to witnesses.

Earl and Countess OF Shaftsbury

Ohio's Latest Murder Mystery in Wadsworth Case

Orie Lee, 19, found shot on a lonely road near Wadsworth, with fiancé Guy Rasor, 25, arrested. Rasor denies knowledge as stained coat and missing horse shoe clues surface. A chemist will test stains, and county officials pursue the motive of a mother-to-be. Evidence includes a frightened confession and farmyard traces.

Orie Lee Wadsworth Guy Rasor Medina Rasor Aaron Beiffer Guy Raser Marshal H. B. Bricker Bricker McClure George Keckler

Young Man Denies Murder Charge in Orie Lee Case

Wadsworth Ohio October 12 Prosecutor McClure and Sheriff Hutchinson say circumstantial evidence against Guy Raser supports a murder conviction for the shooting of Orie Lee, the pretty girl found dead on a country road near her home as authorities pursue the investigation.

Wadsworth McClure Hutchinson Guy Raser Orie Lee

Cubs and Tigers meet in third world series game

Weather was fine in Chicago for the third game of the world championship series between the Cubs and Tigers. The event began at 2 p.m. Frank Chance predicted triumph, claiming the Cubs would win after beating Detroit twice.

Pfeister Brown Detroit Eddie Ruebach Tigers Chicago Cubs Frank Chance

Wife seeks divorce over drunkard husband since 1908

Lizzie Ashby petitions for divorce from Daniel Ashby claiming marriage in 1960 and separation in 1908. She alleges eight years of his drunkenness and lacking support, detailing a strained marital history.

Lizzie Ashby Daniel Ashby

Marshall and McAdams clash over railroad commission link

Indiana Governor candidate Thomas R Marshall faced a dispute with V C McAdams over claims that McAdams, soon to form a law partnership with Gov Hanly, is employed by the railroad commission. McAdams disputed the assertion, saying his work is in individual cases and urging Marshall to verify records.

Thomas R. Marshall Indiana Courthhouse Yard Co. V. McAdams Indiana Railroad Commission McAdams Marshall J. Frank Hanly Indianapolis Commission

Hoosiers Not Wild Over Politics This Year

In Indiana enthusiasm for the presidential election seems low with focus shifting to state issues and local candidates. O. O. Brealey notes little talk of Bryan or Taft and fears voters may forget the election. A conductor says he has not heard enough discussion to predict the result.

Philadelphia Indiana O. O. Brealey Louisville Courier-Journal National Capital Stesley Bryan Taft

Woman's Dual Life Triggers Bigamy Divorce Suit

A divorce suit brought by Phil Stroebel of Brooklyn against Catharine Stroebel cites bigamy and a remarkable dual life. Testimony shows Mrs. Stroebel lived with her husband by day while sleeping with another man, Jacobo Gelasse, by night.

New York Phillip Stroebel Brooklyn Catherine Stroebel Jacobo Gelasse

Santa Claus Soap Sale At National Furniture Co

A local ad notes Santa Claus Soap available at National Furniture Co located at 333 W Washington Street. The listing indicates items were sold to children on Tuesday.

Washington Street

Two Bodies Found Tied in Jamaica Bay Identified

New York report identifies the man and woman found in Jamaica Bay on Saturday as Michael Bause and his wife Henry Bause. A brother says the couple had been low in spirits lately and he believes they died by their own action.

Detroit and Cubs Seek Revenge in Afternoon Tilt

Batting orders for today's game show Detroit against Chicago with Cobb, Tinker, Schulte, and Donovan prominent. Tigers hope to rebound after a seven inning slugfest yesterday, Jennings vows revenge, while Cubs plan to start pitcher Summers or Mullin as final lineup decisions loom.

Tiger Mullin Detroits Hughey Tigers Cubs Donovan Jennings Tinker

Taft's three day tour and closing Youngstown meeting

Mr Taft left Cincinnati on a special train for a three day speaking tour in Ohio followed by three days in the south and other states including Washington New Jersey Maryland Indiana New York and a final meeting in Youngstown the night before election. Debs in Philadelphia blamed Roosevelt for reducing the presidency to ward politics and attacked Taft and Democrats as tied to Wall Street and graft. Registration figures show drops in Republican and Democratic NY districts. The New York Central Federated Union of Labor backed Gompera in Bryan's support. Senator Beveridge spoke in Salt Lake City.

Taft Cinneinnati Ohio South Washington New Jersey Maryland Indiana New York Youngstown Debs Philadelphia Roosevelt Wall Street New York City New York Central Federated Union of Labor Gompera Bryan Beveridge Salt Lake City

County Cash Strapped as Bills Pile Up Before Election

Auditor Sahm and Treasurer Robison warn Marion County faces near shortage with $14.68 million in bills due and only about $4,247 on hand. Bridge bills over $10,000 are postponed until after the November 3 election, with politics suspected to influence timing. Officials fear deficits and possible borrowing to cover day-to-day operations.

Marion County Sahm Oridge E. J. Robison Robison

Inventor Sues Auto Appliance Companies Over Patents

The Success Auto Buggy Manufacturing Company of Missouri and John Higdon sue W. H. Kiblinger of Auburn Indiana Economy Motor Buggy Company and J F Beuret of Fort Wayne to stop manufacturing certain automobile appliances. Higdon’s patents are claimed to be controlled by the Success company. The suit alleges contracts with Higdon after other firms failed to meet terms.

Success Auto Buggy Manufacturing Company Missouri John Higdon W. H. Kiblinger Company Auburn Ind Economy Motor Buggy Company J. F. Beuret Fort Wayne Higdon Success Company

Final stand with land owners opposing federal condemnation

Several owners of property contiguous to the army post site have filed objections with the court clerk to condemnation. The objections will be argued before Judge Anderson on Saturday. a decision adverse to the landowners could affect the property in question.

United States Anderson

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Foci D.M. Parry National Furniture Co Cides Matteawan Hospital Chance Hanly C. V. M’adams Bilheimer Statehouse Mr. McAdams Mr. Marshall Gre Marshall Danisie Noa Élae Scouing Stroebel Gether Jamaica Bay Michael Bause Henry Bause Ben 1Sheckard, If McIntyre O'Leary Treasury Inventor Sues Auto Appliance Company Uncle Sam
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