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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
1
The Indianapolis Park Board struggles as a 1910 budget dispute returns, with the council controlling city funds and salaries despite new laws aiming to shield park payrolls. The council finance committee plans to decide Park Board appropriation when it reports Monday.
Brief item collection by Jim Watson and others in the city. Mentions of gubernatorial candidate dining on pie and milk between speeches, voting machine inspections, rocking chair gift at courthouse, police and court figures, and social events. Observations on traffic, theater etiquette, and upcoming coal era remarks alongside other local quirks and social notes.
United Press reports in San Francisco that the United Railway paid money as bribes when unnecessary. Trial testimony shows Chairman Gallagher and Supervisors Coffee Coleman Harrigan and Kelly already received 4000 each for voting for the overhead trolley franchise, though they would have voted for it anyway. other members are expected to corroborate.
A dozen youths from Bellefield subdistrict and Cathedral Parish schools fought yesterday afternoon. Both sides used clubs bricks and bean shooters with two boys injured severely Harry Natz 13 hit by a brick losing consciousness and James Murray 12 breaking a collar bone.
Inspector Isadore Wulfson continues prosecution of Standard Oil, challenging Police Judge Whalton's decision that let Rudolph Beaumert go free while fining William Boyd. Wulfson argues the employer bears responsibility and cites a law against selling liquids without measurement. He plans to seek grand jury action with County Prosecutor Elliott R. Hooton.
The Washington township Law and Order league meeting, postponed from Sept 22, will be held at Fairview park Sunday at 2 pm. Gov J Frank Hanly will be principal speaker. The goal is to unite temperance workers to prosecute liquor law violations in the township. Recent raids on blind tigers and roadhouses prompted planned political action at the next election.
Mayor Bookwalter received two petitions Friday requesting the city purchase Fair Bank park and adjacent lots to block the construction of a new St. Vincent's hospital there. The remonstrance argues surrounding property values would fall if sold for hospital use and urges park designation instead.
Overseer Voliva of Zion City loses his Elimavie headquarters and must vacate within 30 days after violating property rules by operating a religious center and printing press from his residence. Reported plan to establish a tented Zion outpost outside city limits with a small store and several residences follows.
Joh Goyer, part of a gang of horse traders, was convicted of violating the new horse trading law and fined $40 with costs and three months in the workhouse by Judge Pritchard. Immediately after sentencing Beyer was jailed on three additional charges. On June 15 Beyer sold a horse to Hugo Klingstein for $38 alleging perfect condition. Klingstein later found the horse wind broken and in need of operation before it could work.
Otto Kurtz accused of assaulting a Black bellboy Edgar Wakins at the Lorraine hotel in Indianapolis on Friday morning. Witnesses say Kurtz swung an iron rod when the boy failed to fetch hot water promptly, after an alleged dispute over organizing street exir workers.
Orval Heréin fourteen year old son of Perry Hardin a policeman in criminal court fell from his wheel on Thirty eighth street at noon Thursday and cut a deep gash in his knee as he was going home from school.
Thieves broke the front window of Fletcher Noe’s loan office at 130 8th Lin nois street Friday morning and watches rings and other jewelry valued at 300 dollars were carried away.
A large crowd attended the Ben Hur lodge chicken dinner in Pierson's hall on Thursday evening. The event included a musical program along with the feast as part of the community gathering. Also advertised is the Kitchen Queen Range priced at 23.50 with six holes and reservoir, backed by a sales offer from People’s Outfit Co. at 133-135 W. Washington St. and 82 U-M Kentucky Ave.
Lorenz Leppert, saloon keeper, sues his wife Mary Alice Leppert for divorce claiming a weekly income of 14 dollars from his tavern. He testified he sells 89 cents daily in whisky and about half a barrel of beer, gives away lunches, and has little wealth beyond a few coins. He noted a diamond ring once worn has been pawned. Mrs Leppert seeks court order for support until proceedings.
An OCR fragment lists Denison barber shop soiled entries and prices for a Parlor Queen Base Berne lamp. It mentions People’s Outfitting Co at 138 135 W Washington and Harrod’s Studio on Virginia Ave with cabinets and Fall athletic goods from Gus Habich at 121 W Washington.
A West-end girl, 11, on her way to a dinner party, fought off a footpad at 6 15 pm, striking him in the face and fleeing to Mrs Frank H Gerhart's home. She refuses to reveal her identity or allow disclosure. Police notified. The hostess recalls the girl saying she hit him with a stinger.
Union president B Hunt states Steam and electric roads must interchange traffic in the Farmland StoneCo case against C C C St L and Indiana Union Traction Co. at Winchester. The decision, first of its kind, declares both steam and electric lines are common carriers. legality may be tested in higher courts.
President Roosevelt said he would receive documentary statements from the striking telegraphers and then consult Labor Commissioner Neill. No conference arrangements were made on the strike. Neill disclosed a Thursday evening conference with Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America president Small. Small departed for Chicago.
ST LOUIS September 27 President S J Small of the C T U A said that leased wire operators under contract will not be called out and that contracts must be respected. The New York action is a local matter referred to the executive board. even verbal agreements should be binding and workers should remain at their wires.
John Augenbauch aged 26 and George Goodin aged 30, both described as Si printers, were discovered unconscious on a sidewalk in Silli noisst near Kentuck. Officers Mullin and Stewart took them to the station and then to a dispensary where doctors treated them for hours without reviving them. They were moved to City hospital as their condition worsened. Police face mystery over possible poison or knock-out drugs and whether both men were together when the effect started.
In Columbus Indiana S J Wilson a Prohibitionist defeated Charles Warren Fairbanks Republican for lay delegate on the cocktail issue at the Indiana M E conference. Wilson led on first ballots and Fairbanks faded with subsequent ballots amid party maneuvering and county backing.
A circuit court action was started Friday to revoke Francis J Flaherty’s liquor license. Neighbors filed a remonstrance claiming liquor-law violations after he was granted a license by the county commissioners months ago. The case will be tried before a six man jury.
Missouri railroads report a 1.5 million loss over three months due to the two-cent passenger fare law which took effect June 17. Lines including Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, Wabash, Missouri Pacific, Burlington, and Chicago and Alton have joined to oppose further enforcement.
Government counsel in the Borah trial seeks to admit a 1902 Boise Valley land deal contract between former Governor Frank Steunenberg and William Sweet. A joint note for 47500 dollars, drawn on a local bank, would follow to link lands to alleged fraudulent methods as Borah defends Steunenberg and himself. District Attorney Buick testified before the special grand jury to explain Borah’s grand jury proceedings.
A 15 year old girl Minnie Bepovia was seized as she left for school by four men who forced her into a closed carriage. The carriage was followed to Rochester's west side and a telephone report says both girl and abductors were later captured at Scottsville, 13 miles south of the city.
Postoffice Inspector W T Fletcher arrested Charles M Dyer of Cloverdale on charges of sending improper matter through the mails. Dyer, editor of theMirror, advocates free labor and free love and is a socialism student. He was tried before Commissioner McPheeters at Bloomington and released on 300 bond to await the federal grand jury in November. Dyer is 4 and unmarried. Fletcher holds a letter by Dyer to Teddy Bombaste s Furioso at the Executive Mansion Washington D C.
A circulating report claims a cabinet officer says President Roosevelt will state before his Mississippi trip that he will not seek a third term. White House officials neither confirm nor deny, while Roosevelt is expected to express non reappearance during addresses along the Mississippi. Red Man tobacco remains popular as the baseball season ends.
A passenger train ran into a stalled freight near Duncannon Pennsylvania, 19 miles west of Harrisburg. Wires to the scene are down and reports say from nine to three people were killed with about 14 seriously injured. The local train left Harrisburg at 10 40 PM.
Ny United Press reports no injuries at the Pennsylvania local office in Pittsburg for the Harrisburg wreck though the Harrisburg telegram claims about two passengers were badly hurt. A special train is being assembled to bring them back to Harrisburg.
In Coshocton Ohio on September 27 a gasoline explosion at the Eureka laundry caused a fatal blaze. George A Spitt 27 died and Mrs D B Knodd 34 was badly burned along with five girls who were trampled while fleeing down the three story building. The flames destroyed the laundry and caused about 850 200 in loss as gasoline tanks in the dry cleaning department bent under the blast.
The sixteenth annual Indiana Library association meeting will be held at the statehouse on October 17 and 18. E. Bostwick of New York, president of the American Library Association, and Cedric Chivers, renowned English bookbinder, will address the gathering.
Mort Stearns of 1419 South Alabama Street enlisted after telling a recruiting officer he was of proper age. His parents initially objected, seeking discharge, fearing court martial and dishonorable discharge if he remained. They later consented, with a letter stating he would be released from the guardhouse and assigned to duty upon receipt of their consent.
Springfield officials report Chicago police plan to question Richard Walton a Black ex convict captured here over the alleged strangling of Lillian Grant White a kindergarten teacher. Walton admits working for White and robbing her homes but denies murder. Police chief Shippy identified him and departed for Chicago with the suspect.
New York dates Sept 27 Harry J Thaw the Stanford White slayer gives his first direct interview since the Madison Square tragedy He names his chosen lawyers for the next trial and declares he will be acquitted within six months He praises his young wife for her loyalty and support in his predicament.
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