Thaw Case Jury Charge Highlights Delmas Era
Justice FitzGerald began summing up in the Thaw case as District Attorney Jerome assailed Harry Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit, refuting dementia arguments and defending Stanford White. Jerome urged the jury to base verdict on evidence and state safety, while Thaw supporters watched closely and Evelyn faced expected cross examination.
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Delmas
Jerome
Thaw
Evelyn
William Thaw
Countess of
Yarmouth
Justice Mitzgerald
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
New York
LOCAL JOTTINGS BRIEFS FROM OUR CITY BY BUSY MEN WITH NOTE BOOKS
A miscellany notes April smoke, Owen McGreevey plans Logan Sport home, rising building costs may delay. Asphalt repairs total eighteen lots this spring. Blissful lawns expected, Mrs. O M Flinn of Marion visits, photo souvenir for husband’s birthday. Gas co operative offers 35 cent hickory planks for planking fish. Grand hotel hosts master bakers exhibition on wedding cakes. Quick photographs Mrs Armstrong’s cooking class at First Baptist church. loud flash startles some ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Quick
Auditor Clark in the Far West herd of 800 wild horses
Marion county auditor Cyrus J. Clark, visiting Tonopah Nevada, claims a herd of 800 wild horses nearby and plans to capture them for delivery to Indianapolis to Lew Shank for sale. Shank estimates $80 per horse. Clark has not returned to Indianapolis and sent no updates to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus J. Clark
Indianapolis
Lew Shank
Clark
Tonopah
Nev
Marion County Auditor
Mr. Clark
Mr. Shank
Wise gardeners and city concerns parade in a busy note
The item lists varied topics from Tuesday garden cover to Indiana and Kentucky transport plans. It mentions the TPA membership drive in Indiana, a business stretch on Mass Ave, health concerns of County Auditor Clark, John McGregor Jr as timekeeper with Marion County Construction, and track elevation near Kentucky Avenue causing fiscal debate. It notes a quiet city smoke inspector, Judge Walker opposing basement courtroom relocation, Hartmann's cooking lessons, new courts and juvenile-habeas shifts, and a repaint of the German Evangelical church dating to 1866. It ends with remarks on a sidewalk user and daily sidewalk dodgers.
Widow Sues Lawyer Over Bills in Estate Case
Margaret Collins, widow of Thomas E. Collins, sues attorney Jesse D. Hamrick for about 2840 in fees. She alleges 2000 fee for settling the estate exceeded reasonable value, 500 for real estate transfer wasted, and 340 for other services. Hamrick counters he deserves more, claiming he could have earned about 2000 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Collins
Thomas E. Collins
Jesse D. Hamrick
Collins
Hamrick
Hear Telephone Men At State Tax Board Hearing
State Tax Board heard a representative of United Telephone Company with exchanges at Hartford City Montpelier Spiceland Bluffton Marion and Huntington A representative from Louisville also represented the Bloomington Home the Bedford Home the Seymour Home the Daviess County Home and the Independent Long Distance Telegraph and Telephone Company of Louisville at the Wednesday session.
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The
State Tax Board
United Telephone Company
Hartford City
Montpelier
Spiceland
Bluffton
Marion
Huntington
Louisville
Bloomington
Bedford
Seymour
Daviess County
Independent
Long Distance Telegraph and Telephone Company
Snowy weather quoted as a spring machine metaphor in local chatter
A clipped news item notes a remark by an old doctor and patient about a man as a springtime machine. It announces Phoenix Lodge No 4 K P ball at Germainia hall on April 29 with a strong program and public invitation. Meridian W C T U meets at Flanzer Guild at 2 30 Wednesday. Herron Art Institute will be open Wednesday night from 8 to 10 Welock.
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Phoenix Lodge
Order of
K. of P
Germainia Hall
Herron Art Institute
Welock
Miss.Donnan
Mrs. Laughlin
Miss Donnan
Laughlin
Miss Laughlin
Indiana Railroad Commission President Improves at Home
Reports from Union B. Hunt president of the Indiana Railroad Commission say after heart trouble he is now able to be out of the house at his Winchester home. He is gradually gaining strength and is expected to return to his office soon.
Coliseum Contract Delayed Signing by Public Works Board
The coliseum construction contract for Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter was not ready for signature by the Board of Public Works on Wednesday. The lengthy document will require careful review before signing.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Board of Public Works
Appointed to Clerkships in New Superior Courts
Daniel Linus a genial Seventh ward politician and George S Greene a First ward figure have been named deputy clerks for the new superior courts four and five by County Clerk Leonard Quill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Linus
George S. Greene
Leonard Quill
Ruling Boosts Standard Of Attorneys In Rebates Case
In Chicago on April 10 the Standard Of attorneys won a federal court ruling deemed a dismissal of charges against Scripps-McRae Press Association. The government will press evidence to prove oil company executives violated laws against rebates. Judge Landis held that wilful and conscious intent must be shown for the offense.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Chicago
the Standard of
Whiting
Ind
St. Louis
Landis
Dick Cooley Reports Plans for Louisville Colonels
Dick Cooley arrives at the Galt House in Louisville on April 10 and meets manager Chivington to discuss the season. He will captain the Colonels and likely play center field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Dick Cooley
Galt House
Chivington
Cooley
Colonels
Burial associations incorporation bill status
Inquiries to the secretary of state asked whether the legislature passed an act to incorporate burial associations. Bills were introduced for that purpose, but no such law was enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Judge Refuses Commission for Rhodius Sanity Inquiry
Judge Artman in Lebanon ruled Rhodius may be represented by any attorneys of his choosing. The court declined to appoint physicians to examine Rhodius for sanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artman
Lebanon
George Rhodius
Rhodius
Verdires May Bring in Thaw Case Jury Verdicts
The piece outlines four homicide verdict options for the Thaw case with degrees from first degree murder to second degree manslaughter and notes possible not guilty due to insanity. It states the lunacy report settled the mind state issue and the jury must decide guilt in any of the four degrees. It also mentions a separate note about auditorium questions and leaving welfare of the city to the Commercial club directors, signed by Jacob Metzger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunacy Commission
The
Commercial Club
Jacob Metzger
Bicycles and Tires and Fishing Tackle Ad
Gus Habib at 121 W. Washington offers bicycles tires and fishing tackle for sale. The Sun will insert three days for five cents under the Miscellaneous Fer Bale section.
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Gus Habib
Washington
Master bakers applaud leaders and endorse Hubig
Delegates of the master bakers in Indianapolis greet national president Adolph Boettler of St. Louis and endorse Simon Hubig of Cincinnati for vice president. They send fraternal greetings to Texas bakers, thank Felix Notz of Chicago, and hear Frank Middleton of Marion Indiana. The meeting features Purdue backed bakers college plans and a 96 page program.
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The
National Association of Master Bakers
Ohio
Master Bakers of
Texas
Adolph Boettler
National Association of Bakers
Indiana
Missouri
Chicago
Maffs
National Association
National Bakers’ Organisation
Masters bakers seek continued leadership at Indiana convention
The master bakers ask present officers to stay in place. President L. E. Roush has items to push to completion while no state president is planned. Secretary George C. Haffner may pass affairs but favors a ticket for more delegates. Election is Thursday morning along with venue choice for the semi annual convention. A vaudeville show closes the day at the Masonic hall. Guests arriving include C. S. Brickley and J. R. Hummel among many from Indiana and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Roush
George C. Haffner
Masonic Hall
Pakers
Indianapolis
C. S. Brickley
Hartford City
W. C. Stumpf
Union City
J. R.hummel
Muncie
Daniel Lanigan
Bluffton
Fred Plessinger
John Zwissler
Richmond
Co. H. Webben
Shelbyville
W. FH. Drover
Huntington
William
A.thomas
Auburn
Frank Middleton
Marion
E. Geiger
S. Cc. Billings
Valparaiso
Thomas Tinger
Fort Wayne
John (. Boyer
M. H. Rynearson
Noblesville
Lee Woodrick
Crawfordsville
A. N. Phillips
Atlanta
G. Schwinger
Kokomo
Charles Luetcke
Green
H. Meyer
Saginaw, Mich
James McBriar
Chicago
W. W. Bruch
Bakers Show Powdered Egg and Milk Products
The Macy company of Boston displays powdered egg for bakers in Indiana, claiming new laid eggs are preserved in yellowish flakes. The Dry Milk company showcases milk powder products in the Grand hotel basement as many Indiana bakers adopt the powder. A baker notes the powder passes inspections and mixes with flour sugar and shortening to replicate liquid milk.
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Macy Company
Boston
Bakers
Indiana
Dry Milk Company
Grand Hotel
Bekter
A Bakers Egg Beater at Grand Hotel Exhibit
The Grand hotel hosts a bakers machine exhibit featuring the W. T. H. Egg Whip, a wire egg beater by W. H. Tomlinson of Chicago. The metal handle device, backed by 18 years of bakery experience, promises easy replacement of wires and quicker, easier whipping with a patent applied for.
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Grand Hotel
W. H. Tomlinson
Chicago
Dough mixer display at bakers' convention in Chicago
The New Era dough mixer by Joseph Baker Sons American Oven of Chicago is highlighted by Joseph R. Carey who claims it yields more dough per barrel than rivals. Exhibitors include J H Day bakers machinery, Superior Tool and Supply with a Double Dough Mixer, Champion from Joliet, Duchess Tool with Van Houten Divider, Malt Diastase of Brooklyn, Merchants' Salesbook line, and Middelley Oven showcasing ovens on the Grand Hotel display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Baker Sons American Oven Company
Chicago
Joseph R. Carey
J. H. Day Company
Superior Tool and Supply Company
Cincinnati
Joliet, Il
Duchess Tool Company of
van Houten
Malt Diastase Company
Brooklyn
Tts
O.P
Merchants’ Salesbook Company
Middelley Oven Company
Plaster Era Phones Change to New Numbers
A note from 1898 lists telephone numbers for Mula and Now exchanges. Mula 005 becomes 0667, reflecting a local switch to newer dialing codes. The brief item records the evolving telephony system in use at the time.
American Coot Strays Into Indianapolis Delivers A Surprising Detour
A northward bound American coot collided with a telephone wire in Indianapolis and was stunned in the yard of letter carrier R. Shimer. Naturalist William Woollen identified the bird, warmed it, then released it at the Herron Art Institute grounds where it quickly found food. The bird, rare for the area, likely wintered in Mexico or Central America and was en route to the lake region.
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Coot
Indianapolis
A. Coot
R. ©. Shimer
New Jersey-st
Shimer
William Watson Woollen
Woollen
Herron Art Institute
Mexico
Central America
Alaskan
Masons Pony Up Subscriptions Report at Noon
At noon Wednesday the Masonic building subscription drive shows totals from multiple lodges. Reports include Indianapolis Commandery 600 dollars, Keystone 25, Center 295, Marton 225, Capital City 390, Ancient Landmarks 91 157, Monument 300, and others totaling 5812 dollars that day with grand total 9181 dollars.
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Masonic Lodge
Paper Commandery
Indianapolis
Keystone
Center Lodge
Marton Lodge
Capital City Lodge
Ancient Landmarks
Mystic Tie Lodge
Pentalpha Lodge
Logan Lodge
Monument Lodge
New Indiana Superior Court Judges Await Commissions
Lawson M. Harvey and Charles T. Hanna, appointed by Gov. Hanly, have not yet received commissions and do not know their court numbers. Commissions likely by Thursday, with sworn in by the county clerk. Harvey believes Nos. 4 and 5 become real once the proclamation is issued. Hanna expects to qualify Thursday and may help other judges as they’re overloaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson M. Harvey
Charles T. Hanna
J. Frank Hanly
Harvey
Hanna
Track Elevation Suit Over City Rail Elevation
Rebecca Adams and Perley B Ray mond of Adams and Raymond veneer factory sue Indianapolis and L E and W railway for 40000 damages claiming elevated tracks blocked alley and caused water flow forcing 1000 regrading costs. Frank Noll says city has not awarded damages to affected parties.
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Maasachusetts Ave
Tentlist
Rebecca Adams
Perley B. Raymond
Adams & Raymond
City of
Indianapolis
L. E. & W. Railway Company
Frank Noll
Board of Public Works
Herald Pays Fines Over Obscene Material Case
New York April 10 After pleading guilty to printing obscene matter and mailing it fines totaling sixteen thousand dollars were assessed against James Gordon Bennett and the New York Herald Company. The fines were paid. The case grew from the Heralds famous personal column feature.
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Scrippa-McRae Presa Association
New York
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald Company
Herald
Advantages of Visible Range Demonstration Draws Crowds
Mrs Lillian Matherson, expert cook and demonstrator at the Vonnegut Hardware store, continued her cooking lessons on Wednesday. The New Process Visible gas range impressed Indianapolis visitors with its cooking perfection and useful features as crowds grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Matherson
Vonnegut Hard Ware
United States Weather Forecast Update
Fair and continued cool conditions prevail tonight with a warmer trend expected Thursday. Sunrise 5 14. Sunset 6 17. Unclear text references appear after the forecast.
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United States
Shortridge School Girl Missing: Teacher Under Scrutiny
Anna Laughlin, 18, a Shortridge High student, vanished from her chemistry class as Detectives question civics teacher Miss Laura Donnan who refuses to reveal her knowledge. The case prompts juvenile court action and possible contempt implications if Donnan withholds information.
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Laura Donnan
Shortridge High School
Donnan
Miss Donnan
Anna Laughlin
Kendall
Benton
Laughlin
Anna V. Laughlin
Carrie Tlaughlin
Center St
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Gerald
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Evelvo
Alayer
Storld
Srtanford White
White
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Grand Jury
April
Owen McGreevey
Logan Sport
Roscoe
O. M. Flinn
P. Eves
Indianapolis Gas Company
Auditor Clark
Far West
Tonopah, Nevada
Auditor's Office
Indiana T. P. A’s
Charlea A. Bookwalter
Massachusets Save
California
John McGregor, Jr
Marion County Construction Company
Kentucky Ave
White River
Merle N. A. Walker
Probate Court
Hartmann’s
Eliott R. Hooton
W. Ohrost
Frank I. Grubbs
Meridian
Flanzer Guild
Rhode Island St
MR. Hunt
Union
B. Hunt
Presi
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford Whiuts
Trust Won
Pany
OF the Law
Tinue
Denison
the Nest
Hubig
Adolph
Boettler
Simon
Houston
Southland
Felix Notz
Notz
Mr. Middleton
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Bakers’ College
Purdue University
Catherine Golden Bidding
Purdue
Paul J. Liebers
Bryce's Bakery
Harry Girk
Century Biscuit Company
Mr. Liebers
Mr. Boettler
W. HH. Tomlinton
Masons
Messrs
Harvey and
Shortridge
the Juvenile Court
Anna
Cheers
Teacher
Kinney and Morgan
Kendal
George Benton
Ment
Mary Dallas
Mom
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