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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1909

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President arrives in Minneapolis silent on Tariff debate

The president reaches Minneapolis with a guard of honor and boards a luncheon run. Governor Johnson's health is poor and Mayo says he may die at any minute. The speech in Winona defending the Payne Tariff bill sparks silent dismay among Republicans and signals possible political shifts.

Minneapolis Minn Twin Cities Ft Snelling Country Club William J. Mayo Jetnec Taft Winona Wingna House of Representatives James Tawney Tower House Washington Ir. Richardson Republican Congress Republican Party Democratic Congress

Payne Wins Victory in Auburn Assembly Primary

Serena E. Payne led the district primary forces to victory in the Auburn New York assembly convention. Assemblyman Wm. Reed was renominated and instructed to vote for any primary legislation recommended by the governor.

Road superintendents protest 17000 budget cut

County road officials told commissioners on Saturday that a 17000 expenditure reduction was imposed due to a low tax levy of 1.65 cents. The cut jeopardizes work on about 450 miles of gravel roads across the county and reduces funding for essential maintenance.

Dumont Flies 11 Miles In 16 Minutes

Paris report states M Santos Dumont piloted a new aeroplane 11 miles from Saint Cyria to Chateau Avion where he stayed overnight with Count Galerd. The flight duration was 16 minutes.

Paris M. Santos Dumont Saint Cyria Chateau Avion Count Galerd

Indianapolis Capt Asche travels Europe for police ideas

Capt. Adolph A. Asche of the Indianapolis Police Department travels in Europe studying foreign police methods and public safety practices. The department expects benefits from his insights while his salary during absence is considered a wise expenditure for improved policing at home. Being a linguist, he is well equipped for the international tour.

Adolph A. Asche Indianapolis United States London Berlin Paris Vienna New York Philadelphia Chicago Asche

Police Confess Utica Murder Mystery Baffles Them

In Utica New York on September 18 police admit confusion over the abduction and murder of Theresa Percopa and Ferdinand Infusino and a shooting that left Fannie Infusino in the hospital. Detectives say if no charges arise against Michael and Theodore Rizzo within hours they will be released. Theodore matches the victim’s description but investigators cannot confirm his whereabouts.

Utica N. Y Blackhand Little Theresa Percopia Ferdinand Infusino Fannio Infusino Michael Theodore Rizzo Fannie Infusino

Fee suits decides Quil a winner in county cases

Two suits in Marion county were resolved by Judge Carter in superior court. Ex County Clerk Davis lost his claim for 152 dollars for preparing naturalization papers, with half to the government and half to the county. County Clerk Quil won his suit over service pay on the election board and canvassing duties. the commissioners may set his pay, and a mandate could compel payment if refused.

Marion County Carter Superior Court Davis Quilt Wan Quill Board of Election Commissioners

Ten Injured in Car Collision at Coney

Ten people including Selina Jones were injured when a street car collided with another vehicle while returning from Mardi Gras at Coney Island New York. The crash caused a chaotic rush as passengers fled and several women were trampled in the panic.

Coney New York Coney Island Selina Jones

Uchida Appointed Japanese Minister to United States

Tokio announces Y. Uchida former foreign minister and current ambassador to Austria will succeed Baron Takahira as Japanese minister to the United States. The appointment was officially made today in Tokyo.

Uchida Tokio Y. Uchida Austria United States Baron K. Takahira

Street Car Men Strike Demands Union Pay Rise

Omaha Nebraska September 18 all union conductors and motormen on the street car system of South Omaha and Council Bluffs stopped work to enforce higher pay and union recognition.

Omaha Neb South Omaha Council Bluffs Eteuck

Dying Governor Johnson Sends Telegram to Taft

Minnesota Governor John A Johnson, gravely ill, dictated a telegram to President William H. Taft welcoming him to Minnesota. Taft telephoned a gracious reply expressing distress at the governor's illness and hope for a speedy recovery.

Rochester, Minn Gov. Johnson William H. Taft

Parents Ever Good Court Always Busy

Judge Stubbs of the juvenile court says the court has daily business since its founding and hopes for a day when parents and children are so well behaved that the court can close for a vacation. The law requires the court to be open every day except Sunday with a special judge appointed when needed.

Stubbs

Saturated Rogmer Strikes at Langlady Home

William Fletcher a roomer at 224 Allegheny Street became drunk on the way home and assaulted his landlady Ma Linda Fields. She summoned police and the case is being investigated. both parties are described as Negro.

William Fletcher Allegheny Street Malinda Fields

Police Report Flooded by Bicycle Theft but Names Likely Incomplete

Police records show a large number of stolen bicycles. The Saturday list includes A. E. Fletcher on College Avenue, Harry Thompson on Hoyt Avenue, J. W. Colen on Webb Street, Dr. Foster on Highland Avenue, and Robert Beville on Jefferson Avenue, with multiple cases under investigation.

A. E. Fletcher College Avenue Harry Thompson Hoyt Avenue J. W. Colen Webb ‘Street Dr. Foster Highland Avenue Robert Beville Jefferson Avenue

Peach Season Near End Prices Seen Rising at Market

A city market dealer said peach season is nearly over and prices likely will rise next week. Most peaches on the market come from Michigan with prices ranging from 1.60 to 2.50 dollars per bushel.

Michigan

Patience Neff Receives Ten Day Jail Sentence

The elderly Patience Neff was sentenced to ten days in jail plus a $10 fine and costs for assault and battery on Mrs. Pollie Reed after testimony in a police court. Reed testified Neff called insults and struck first. Neff claimed Reed attacked her. Witnesses described a chaotic brawl near Oriental Street and Southeastern Avenue with conflicting accounts.

Patience Neff Pollie Reed Mrs. Neff Oriental Street Southeastern Avenue

Want Ads Offer Daily Newspaper Value

Readers are urged to scan the want ads as a vital daily feature where valuable opportunities may appear, offering potential advantages to households and individuals.

Miss Grubb sues Hicks for breach of promise and notes

Miss Eilen Grubb of South New Jersey Street sues Carl Hicks in circuit court alleging he failed to marry her after promising to wed and that he owes her 300 and 175 dollar notes. She seeks $5,000 damages and judgment on the notes. Hicks, an Indianapolis Automobile Co. owner, is named in the suit filed Saturday with Henry C. Price as her attorney.

Miss Eilen Grubb S. New Jersey Street Hicks Henry C. Price Miss Grubb Indianapolis Automobile Company

Governor's Friend Discharged by Police Judge

Jerry Sheehy an elderly man from Columbia City Indiana who claimed friendship with Gov Thomas R Marshall was discharged by Police Judge Whaliton after declaring in tremulous language he would return to Columbia City Indiana. He faced a charge of vagancy.

Jerry Sheehy Columbia City Ind Thomas R. Marshall Whaliton

Non-Union Men Awaited At City Hall

City hall reported a large turnout expected Monday as workers near the new building. About 50 men were at work Saturday amid a strike with union painters. The Building Trades council halted its men while Western Construction uses either union or nonunion labor.

Building Trades Council Western Construction Company

Woman Fined in Illegal House Charge After Shooting

Edith Allen, the woman shot in the face by her lover while driving, was fined ten dollars and cast for keeping an illegal house in police court Saturday.

Edith Allen

Fatal fall of lineman Charles Hudson on E Michigan street

Charles Hudson a 30 year old lineman for Central Union Telephone died instantly when a tensioned pole snapped as he repaired lines at 25 feet on the job. He was strapped to the pole and attempted to free himself as it fell striking his head and crushing the skull at E Michigan street and the Lake Erie tracks. The body was taken to the city morgue.

Charles Hudson Hudson Central Union Telephone Company E. Michigan Street Lake Erie Tracks Massachusetts Avenue Portland Ind Knue

Old Vesuvius Rumblings Trigger Naples Flight

Villagers and peasantry on Mount Vesuvius slopes flee as renewed activity unsettles the region. Loud underground rumblings and two craters emerge, echoing the pre earthquake conditions of last winter.

Naples Mount Vesuvius

Police pick up wandering child near Washington streets

Paul Veach, years old, wandered from his home at 231 Christian avenue and was picked up Friday night at Washington and Missouri streets by bicycle officers Schlangen and Hartsell. He led officers to a sister living at 350 West Washington street and was left in her care.

Paul Veach Christian Avenue Washington and Missouri Streets Schlangen and Hartsell Washington Street

Negro Exposition Opens in Chicago at Bethel A M E Church

Hundreds of African Americans prepare for the day’s session of the Negro business and industrial exposition at Bethel A M E Church on Thirtieth and Dearborn. Speakers discuss the negro role in future business growth. a musical program is planned. The governor may stay through Saturday after yesterday’s Taft reception.

Chicago Bethel A. M. E. Church Thirtieth and Dearborn Taft

Girls Escape from Indiana Industrial School

Police search for three girls who escaped from the Indiana Industrial School for Girls on Friday night. Gertrude Stapleton 17 Clara De Santon 20 and second Cathe Wright 17 wore blue uniforms and were believed to have hidden in Indianapolis where Wright’s mother resides.

S Rmiaway Indiana Industrial School For Girls Gertrude Stapleton Clara de Santon Cathe Wright Indianapolis Wright City

Embezzlement Charge Against Nichols Continued

Earl O. Nichols remains charged with embezzlement in police court, as the case against him is continued to September 2. M. F. Smith accuses Nichols of stealing funds while employed by Smith.

Earl O. Nichols M. F. Smith Nichols Smith

Utica Homicide Witnesses Fractured Murders’ Suspects

Police in Utica New York released 13 suspects in the Theresa Per purse murder case and focus on Michael Rizzo and his brother Theodore after witnesses fail to identify them. Fanny Infusino and Mrs. Grande offered limited corroboration while the girl again named Michele as the lurer but not Michael Rizzo. Theodore Riga allegedly borrowed a penny from him as police pursue new leads.

Michael Rizzo Infusino Theodore Fanny Paxton Hospital Michele Freddy Theresa

Brasil youth swept up by speed craze in Indianapolis

Joseph Pierce a 16 year old Brasil Indiana youth reportedly ran away to Indianapolis chasing speed. He reportedly took about $80 from his father and may have been with Frank Richardson. Pierce is five feet eight inches tall with light hair and blue eyes and wore a Brasil store cap. John McGoran notified police to hold the boy until contact with the family is made.

Joseph Pierce Brasil Ind Pierce Frank Richardson John McGoran Wisconsin

Dow Man Cleared After Domestic Dispute

Mrs. Horace Dow of No 9 East St Clair street sent police to arrest her husband following a beating and choking accusation. Dow was found at home after midnight and denied striking his wife, saying she had left after admonishing her on drink. Officers released him to reconcile the situation.

Horace Dow E. St. Clair Street Mother Dow

Will of Mrs. Sarah Cotten Proved. Heirs Named

The will of Mrs. Sarah Cotten was probated Saturday. Her estate valued at 4000 dollars was divided among her two sons and three daughters.

Sarah Cotten

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Northwest Dumont Eapegt Aoghe Gov. JR Mr. Taft Minnesota State of Minnesota John A. Johnson Taft of Minneapo Lis Ness GOV Court Rogmer Langlady Ueo Hicks Carl Hicks Mar Whalsor Mich Utiga Gage Utica. N. Y Fanny Infusino Brazil Mas Mas. Dow Sarah Cotter
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