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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1910
Page
7
A blue eyed infant left on Mrs. Peter Porter's porch in Indianapolis on Monday night September 5, 1910, was christened Theodore by Bicycleman Barrows after being taken to the orphans’ home. No note or clue to parents was found.
Detroit on September 6 reports candidates wrapping up Labor Day speeches ahead of Tuesday’s state primary. Burrows claims a 35,000 lead in the Senate race while Townsend’s backers tout a two to one edge statewide. Osborn promotes reform with Musselman opposing the machine, and mayor Ellis seeks a insurgent seat in Congress.
Kansas congressman Victor Murdock warned in Washington that the next U S Senate will be controlled by progressive elements from both parties. He predicted a tariff revision through separate schedules and a progressive majority in the next House as well, shaping policy beyond party labels.
A historical scan of Indianapolis shows numerous garages, dealers, and service shops. Entries include The Motor Car Center, Claypool Garage at 27 North Capitol, Crescent Auto Co, E-M-F at 30, Cole Motor Co, Studebaker at 3609-13 North Penn, Henderson, Hupmobile Hearse, Mitchell Hearsey Willis Co, Auto Monitor Trucks Sales at 23-25 Kentucky, National Refining Co, Overland at Oliver Avenue, Parry Auto Co, Premier Regal factory, Stearns Jackson and Fuller Auto Sales at 23-25 Kentucky Avenue, Studebaker Hareie and Wilts, Indianapolis refinery, and other car-related businesses.
The piece notes a shift from old line standpatters to insurgents as revision schedule by schedule becomes a fact. It lists five campaign foci: tariff revision schedule by schedule, railway valuation in the rail way bill, direct primary laws, elimination of Cannonism via committee reform, and simplification of federal court procedures. The tariff issue is deemed paramount and decisive for fall elections.
Washington dispatch reports a sharp political tangle in Louisiana that could tax the wisest senators. Questions center on J. H. Sanders roles as governor or private citizen, whether he relinquished the governorship upon election as senator, the constitutionality of laws passed after his senatorial election, and the fate of J. R. Thornton’s appointment.
The text explains Sanders, elected to fill a vacancy after Senator McInerny died, briefly joined the Senate payroll but chose to remain governor. He then appointed J R Thornton as senator, while opponents argue Louisiana law bars holding two offices, claiming Sanders became senator upon election and relinquished the governorship, rendering the appointment potentially unlawful.
Vermont voters faced a tight gubernatorial race on September 6 with Dr. John Mead Republican facing Charles D. Watson Democrat. Analysts expect Mead's win but warn a reduced plurality could show rising insurgent sentiment inside the GOP and influence forthcoming congressional campaigns.
CHICAGO September 6 Former South Dakota U S senator R F Pettigrew says a new political party forming from radical democrats and progressive republicans is inevitable and could determine the next presidential race He faults the Republican Party for favoring property over human rights and predicts Taft’s renomination only if he fights, but says the public would reject Taft against a new party candidate.
It notes supplanting the two Vermont congressmen David J. Foster and Frank M. Plumley and indicates both are expected to be returned by customary pluralities.
The Fletcher-American National Bank began under a new charter at Market and Pennsylvania, drawing a throng as 102 officials and clerks staff the venue. The Columbia club made the first deposit, $5700, on Tuesday, while workers handed out books and assisted customers.
Superintendent Hyland orders Sergt McCarty to investigate Patrolman Judkins who fired a revolver Sunday night wounding 16 year old Frank Thomas in the leg. Judkins says he meant to fire into the ground as the boy resisted a search. Hyland defends limited use while condemning wanton fire.
New York on September 6 reports Senator Elihu Root declaring he has always supported direct primaries, even in small political units. Arriving aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, he noted his Hague mission over the fisheries dispute and asserted the United States is in a better position now than ever before.
In juvenile court Tuesday John Ashby’s three little children sobbed in separate chairs while their father and stepmother faced cruelty and neglect charges before Acting Judge Charles Remy. The grandmother Mrs W Oliver and neighbors substantiated the charges. The court released the couple on the condition of good behavior.
Chester Wysong, 19, of 350 East New York Street, was arrested Tuesday and charged with grand larceny after being found wearing a ring reported as missed by Anthony Vincit of 236 Becking Street. Detectives Mullin and Hauser led the investigation.
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