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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
2
Robert J. Todd is appointed general manager of the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern interurban lines, succeeding C. C. Reynolds. Todd, formerly vice president, will fill both GM and president roles, confirmed by Hugh J. McGowan. He has 17 years in street railways and experience in Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia New York and Providence.
The 1910 appropriations list for Indianapolis, agreed by Mayor Bookwalter and City Controller Breunig, totals 1,907,381 with a 91 cent per $10 tax levy and was sent to the council and finance committee. The mayor defended his administration and highlighted police, parks, city hall, hospital, street improvements, and a forthcoming boulevard system.
George A. Astery of 1236 Nelson Street died at City hospital after shooting himself following a stroke. He indicated relief at not surviving three self-inflicted bullet wounds. A daughter, Mrs Edward Moore, was with him. his wife had divorced him and he was weary of life.
Next Monday marks the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs August Aldag of 129 E Washington St. They have long been noted as prominent German residents here and early organizers of local charities and churches. Their celebration will be quiet due to the death of a grandson Fritz W Aldag. Other brief items: Walter Martin announces Ave Marie to John Francis McElheney at St Patrick's Cathedral Newark. Mrs John J Price and Adele Price plan trip to New York. Edgar Kaufman of Sidney Ohio visits. Frenzel family returning from Europe. Dr H Moore from Rapid City visiting. Frank Fauvre and daughter Lilian return from New York. Rev J A Swift hosts H O Swift from Ohio. Susan Brown and Frank Doudican wed in Irvington. couple to honeymoon then reside near Broad Ripple.
Andrew Cooper was brought back Friday night from Columbus Ohio by Detective Lancaster. He is charged with assault and battery with intent to kill after shooting at Mrs Emma Cooper of 607 Massachusetts Avenue on August 23 and escaping from the city.
Luther Harcourt of Ruskville Ind was knocked down by a street car at Ohio and Illinois streets. He was carried to City hospital rather than the police station after being dazed by the rush of traffic. He suffered slight injuries.
Mary Voncina two years old daughter of Frank Voncina 718 N Holmes avenue died Friday afternoon from burns after clothing caught in an alley bonfire Mrs Voncina could not smother the flames Doctor W N Norris arrived too late Coroner Blackwell notified and the Vinchas described as foreigners in the coroner's report
Details from the Isle of Pines describe the wreck of the steamer Nicholas Castania en route Havana to Cienfuegos. 27 aboard plus 2 passengers perished, bodies scattered along a three mile by one and a half mile stretch, many decapitated or mutilated, sharks likely claimed the missing 11, captain identified. A government commission cites simultaneous boiler explosions and a storm-induced wreck as the cause.
Washington reports that Chief Justice Taft may appoint New York Governor Charles Hughes to the Supreme Court if either Associate Justices Harlan of Kentucky or Moody of Massachusetts retire due to ill health ahead of the fall term opening October 11. Moody denies imminent retirement despite lingering health concerns.
Ruth Bryan Leavitt, a lecturer, divorcee and writer, denounces being called a suffragette in Chicago. She arrived for the Bankers' ball, praised a New York vaudeville sketch she wrote, and dismissed gossip about remarriage as a silly question.
In New York on Sept 18 Mrs. Nelson widow of Irving J. Nelson and Augustus Schwartz faced a lengthy police questioning beside the coffin. Mrs. Nelson alleged Schwartz left home at 2 a.m. Thursday during the murder interval, while Schwartz claimed he was asleep. The investigation placed Nelson’s death between 3 and 5 a.m. Thursday with Schwartz denying involvement.
Paris dispatch notes a long review by George Montorgueil arguing Fulton’s steamboat innovation was a French idea advanced by an American. It cites Jouffroy’s Lyons experiments and claims Fulton saw Napoleonic resistance as a reason for leaving France.
About 150 heater boys at the Schoenville plant of the Pressed Steel Car company struck at 9 15 AM claiming foremen told them they would get 13 cents an hour instead of 15. Chairman Wise of the strikers said grievances could be satisfactorily settled.
Louisville won after a rough start as Hughes faltered, with the team overcoming an early setback to secure the victory on September 18.
Twelve people die when a Riace Calabria fireworks factory explodes early today, wiping out an entire family named Pucci and destroying three houses. Initial reports suggested a bomb. Local authorities investigate cause.
Joe Cantillon will remain head of the Washington baseball club in the American League for the next season. The decision was made at an informal board meeting and is expected to be approved at the regular meeting on Monday.
The pastor Rev. H. & Clippinger will lead services at 10:48 for the old people class with The Comforts of Old Age and at 7:04 for The Call of the Good during the conference year closing events.
Columbus failed to drive in runners as Kansas City takes the first game. Errors by catcher Ken Worthy and Shreck produced both Kansas City runs. O Rourke moved to third and fielding shone. Jack Cullin from Indianapolis played second base after a trade from McKeesport.
Washington D C September 13 The Frank A Mursy reliability contest brings motoring activity to the capital as cars drivers and observers reach Washington for the event. The Munazay building hosts headquarters and a constant bustle as teams prepare for the Washington to Boston and return course.
Sheriff Jacob Woessner will sell at public auction the rents and profits for up to seven years or the fee simple of Lot 112 Kenwood Park Indianapolis Marion County Indiana to satisfy a decree in Cause 17824 against Thomas H Spann executor of Agnes C Brown deceased and others. The sale is October 9 1909 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Marion County Courthouse.
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