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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1906

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Parole Plea Grows From 21000 Signatures For Sherrick

The case of David B. Sherrick moved toward mercy as petitions bearing about 21000 names were presented to Gov. Hanly. A parole decision was expected after a 45 minute private conference with a mercy committee, doctors, and officials. Sherrick’s collapse and recovery were described in detail as supporters urged clemency pending the supreme court appeal.

Rhetrick Gov Hanly Hani Mane Sherrick Supreme Court A. E. Bierne C. G. Pfaff Samilar Gov. Hanly D. R. Lucas Smiley N. Chambers W. D. Coupe W.H. Conner C. W. Miller Ples Henry Mercy

Ohio Assembly Passes Reform Laws Amid Independence

The Ohio General Assembly passed reforms while resisting party bosses. Key measures include repeal of inheritance tax, two cents railway fare, county salary basis, tax on saloons, and expansion of law enforcement powers. Also approved Lexow committee appointment and funding for canal maintenance and good roads, with a push for direct election of U S senators.

Ohio United States Ned Tyke

Manhunt Intensifies After Barn Attack On Catherine Miller

Police fear James Il. Rice fled after attacking Catherine Miller with an ax in a barn behind Centra. Rice vanished north into alleys, leaving Miller severely wounded but alive. Miller’s sister, Mrs Miller, remains at 128 Senate Ave, said to be recovering from injuries. Previously Rice left his farm near Clermont about two years ago amid family strife.

James Il. Rice Catherine Miler Uakea Catherine Miller Rice Nimister Miller Athler Senate-aee

Past Cars to Fort Wayne Inaugurate Passenger Service

A historic note states a new passenger link between Indli apapotla and Fort Wayne will start on April 15 by a union function company. Four trains daily will cover the route in about four hours and forty minutes. Pullman chair car service will be offered. The time card is not announced. There is no active court action noted in the record.

Ne Inuana Union Indliapapotla Fort Wayne

Board plans contracts for cottage repairs and airship project

The executive board of the State Par asoccation met Monday to consider letting contracts for building a cottage and repairs and painting of buildings. An airship project was proposed for the next fair and the board sought a contract to support it. HL Velmer was the firm considered. Each contract reflected weather condition changes.

Aire Xhip Ts Fronetad HL Velmer

Detention home proposal and Sunday closing debate at church meeting

The Association of Methodist ministers met at Roberts Park Church and passed a motion to ask the enmity commission to arrange a detention home for children awaiting juvenile court. A committee was appointed to urge liberty officers to support barber shop Sunday closing.

Association of Methodist Ministers of the Cis Roberts Park Church Juvenin Jeport Ehans Jad 9 Libe Etty

Austria U S Relations Narrowed Over Recall Letter

Vienna officials demand to see the recall letter before recognizing the new charge d affaires. The United States and Austria exchange limited diplomatic contact as Washington holds the belated note directing the retiring ambassador to briefly serve in his duties.

Vienna Carom Washington Bellamy Brarer Ambanandor Stover Secretary River

Retailers Anger Coal Operators in Price Dispute

Anthracite operators express anger at retailers over coal price marks up and plan to cut off supply to middlemen seen as profiteering. Officials promise an even distribution. no price increase reported. Separate notes mention Rudolph Karwelk and another boy arrested for songbird theft and a warning from E E Farle on enforcing wild bird protection laws.

Scrippe-McRae Drees Amsoc Vmh York Rudolph Karwetk Vandeasrt Beith Smith Karwelk E. E. Farle Fish and Home Commission Poasthie

Skillman Trial Promises Sensational Testimony

The trial of Paul V Skillman charged with stealing his own child Pauline Skillman began in criminal court with a 2 juror panel. Skillman, arrested in San French County, allegedly removed the daughter Edith from conditions deemed intolerable and may seek to justify the act as guardianship. The case spans seven legal actions linked to the trip, with Pinkerton detectives locating the children and McCullough presiding as special judge. Burglaries at 1413 Brookside Ave yielded $15 during a daytime entry by burglars who took valuables.

Paul V. Skillman Pauline Skillman Skillman San French al- Jenmen Tt Ds jEdith Skillman Pauline Mel Pinkerton Therm Hpurt Io Jane Bkiman Theentit EB. McCullough Bittle

Miners Strike and Scale Talks Across States

Coal miners in Indiana Illinois Kentucky Texas and Pennsylvania move on strikes or scale talks. Illinois reports 63 900 miners on strike while Indiana groups push wage scales. Ohio and Wilburton Oklahoma hold union events as Pittsburg and Findlay sign scales. Wagetime decisions await a New York conference between operators and miners.

Indiana Illinois Kentucky Texas Oow South Mcalostor T. T Indian Territory Wilburton Columbus Jackson Vinton Puttsburg Pittsburg Coal Company Pittabure Findlay Coal Company W. Va Wilkesharre New York

Moroccan Mass Dinner Celebrates Mrs Stevens Birthday

The sixteenth annual dinner for Mrs C W Stevens will be held in George W Stevens private car at One You depot yards on April 4. Family members from Richmond Staunton and Covington plus Stevens sons George and Dell and daughter Helen join four generations in attendance. An earlier note mentions a delayed ambassadorial accord and upcoming Algieracas conference discussions.

C. W. Stevens George W. Stevens C. & O T Railway Stevens Charlen Berit W. Pratt Thea George Ohio Covington Berépps-LeMac Presa Association Washington White Gummere Algeciras

Two Hunters Arrested for Hunting Without License

Aeron Knoyer and W. H. Bickers, both Indianapolis men, were arrested at Granger's camp on the Kankskee in Lake County Saturday and fined for hunting without a license by Deputy Warden Stetson and Filming.

Aeron Knoyer W. H. Bickers Indianapolis Granger Kankskee Lake County Stetson

Indictment Debate Tangles Political Enmity and Grand Jury

A judge who faced defeat last Saturday is at the center of a dispute involving an indictment against P Alford Deman and one of the men named to a vacant grand jury. The case features political enmity and personal clashes, with courtroom tensions shaping the proceedings.

Grand Jury Tensions Rise in Metzger Probe Case

Judge Alford urges indictment of Chief Metzger and Marketmaster Fone in a grand jury session. Two jurors removed and replaced to bolster case potential while the judge stresses continued investigation through summer as he questions jurors about Metzger ties and self defense claims.

Juden Hremantafferd Criminal Court Graud Chist Hubert Metzger Walter Koons Acenaing Metsger Joseph Fapplane Avaty Alford Emirt Marion Caldwell William iCaylor Frederick Stert George Thormever Thormever Ftead Metzger Fonepiano George Thormeyer Frederick Stern Frank P. Sherer James Burke J. D. Bruce Christian Rosener Old Amers Robert Alteger

Prosecutor Judge Alford Faces Grand Jury Over Political Influence

The county grand jury investigates alleged police and city market meddling in recruiting delegates for Republican primaries. Judge Alford presses jurors to indict Metzger and Fopplano if found involved, urging impartiality and warning against political interference in the judiciary. The session notes threats of renomination influence and stresses duty to the law.

Metzger Alford Marion Caldwell Caldwell Alford Curly Whilam Caylor Robert Metzger Resener Frederick Stern George Thormeyer Caylor Walter Koons Stern Thormeyer Alfard Erand Metzgner Aftord Kaono Keova Rodeger Joseph Fopplano Meteger City and County Party Organizal Tee Metager Republica Mittee

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