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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
1
Roosevelt and supporters rally in New York as campaign efforts intensify. The scramble for campaign spots and favorable seating reflects a turning tide in local political reach and momentum ahead of key events.
The New York Republican Party renominates a full slate for state offices led by Governor Henry L. Stimson and includes Edward Schoeneck for Lieutenant Governor Samuel Koenig for Secretary of State James S. Thomson for Controller Thomas F. Fennell for Treasurer Edward R. O Malley for Attorney General Franke M. Williams for Engineer and Surveyor Irving G. Vann for Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals The ticket covers Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Controller Treasurer Attorney General Engineer and Surveyor and Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals with renomination noted.
Roosevelt reassembled shattered state Republican ranks in a swift campaign pivot. He elected temporary and permanent chairmen, dictated the platform, and aimed for a statewide whirlwind tour starting at Poughkeepsie. Supporters and rivals agree a victory hinges on his leadership and party unity.
Wisconsin delegates vote to endorse Robert M. La Follette for president, pledging support to his reform platform. Statement reflects the party’s wish for progressive change and adherence to the candidate’s policy goals ahead of the national convention.
In Chicago on September 29 an inquest began into the death of Rev. Arthur W. Little pastor of St. Mark's church Evanston Illinois who killed himself in his rectory. The verdict was death by his own hand while mentally unbalanced. Dr. Little had suffered melancholy for three years since his wife became mentally unbalanced. He was a prominent Episcopal clergyman born in Brooklyn.
Indiana tax officials plan to sue Francis Smith, a former Indianapolis resident now in San Antonio, for about $20,000 in unpaid taxes on money, bonds, notes and securities. The probe traces Smith’s wealth to a half million plus and alleges drastic tax dodging amid a heated clash between the tax commissioner and attorney Jameson.
Patrolman F E De Moss handed in his resignation to Superintendent Hyland on Thursday to launch a private detective agency. He faced charges from Mrs Mary Barker at 2060 Cornell Avenue after a confrontation at her home when he sought information about a family named by two runaways. He claimed to be an officer and then assisted by leaving after Mrs Barker opposed his entry.
Boosters aboard a special train visit Bridgeport now thriving with a 5000 population, 5,000 residents and a welcoming parade. They tour Lawrenceville Carmi Grayville and Eldorado, noting paved streets, rock roads and a $250,000 monthly coal payroll in Harrisburg. A 94 year old Grayville resident, James A. Rodgers, receives a government pension for his Civil War tooth loss, while locals bid the boosters farewell at Lawrenceville.
Charles Warren Fairbanks and Joseph B. Kealing express reluctance to read or judge Senator Beveridge's Tuesday speech. Edward M. White, though conservative, endorses Beveridge and calls the campaign opening at Tomlinson Hall a strong, engaging event likely to draw a large vote.
Chicago dispatch describes aviator Brookins flying from Washington Park toward Springfield, Illinois, with a 10,000 dollar purse awaiting him upon termination. Wind slows his speeds to around 20 to 30 mph, amid a supportive chase by automobiles and a special Illinois Central train following from Gilman, 80 miles away, to refuel and continue toward the 185 mile journey.
Mayor Shank dismissed reports of City Controller Kimball’s dismissal as a canard. He said the story was a writer’s fabrication and joked about the wartime warrant, noting he had not discussed the matter with Harry Wallace since October.
New York police seized B H Scheftels & Co brokers at 44 Broad Street for violations of the bucket shop law. Arrests included Simon Jacob Herzog alias George Graham Rice and Bernard H Scheffels, with offices later raided in Boston and Philadelphia among others. The scheme involved mining stocks and false advertising of legitimate trading to customers.
Federal marshals raided B H Scheffels & Co dealers in unlisted securities on Lasalle street Chicago closing the office after ejecting patrons. The action matched raids in New York Boston Providence Philadelphia Milwaukee and Detroit where branches operated. Complaint alleges use of the mails to defraud.
Bolton England September 22 Andrew Carnegie predicting a forthcoming Anglo American treaty to guarantee world peace. He spoke while accepting the freedom of Bolton. The report notes the era’s violent mood and frames the speech around hope for peace through international accord.
A six story Milwaukee tannery owned by Trostel & Sons burned early Thursday causing an estimated 250000 dollars in losses. Fire crews from downtown and fireboats battled the blaze starting in the basement patent leather department and couldn’t save adjacent plants despite three alarms.
Lincoln Neb Sept 29 Mayor James C Dahlman of Omaha, a Democratic governor candidate, recounts his life fleeing Texas under an assumed name after killing a man named Bree. He describes growing up in a rough era, rodeo and rope work, and his move to Nebraska where he entered livestock trade and politics.
Rochester and New York politics heat up as Tammany Hall maneuvers aim to name the Democratic gubernatorial standard bearer. Delegates arrive to a noisy scene amid talks of James Havens Donamar Sulzer Edna Shepard and John Benzel potential contenders with Murphy pressing for a pre convention pledge and Parker delivering a sharp keynote on tariff reform and corporate influence.
Local forecast notes fair Thursday night and Friday with little temperature change. Indiana outlook mentions more temperature variation as conditions evolve. Sun rises and sets times given with hourly temperatures reference.
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