Disappearance of Anna Laughlin Shortridge Student
Anna V Laughlin a 15 year old Shortridge high school pupil vanished Monday. Principal Benton had knowledge of her troubles but publicly claimed ignorance. Laura Donnan and Benton faced pressure from citizens and police as detectives pursued the case. A revealing letter from Anna describes her reason for leaving and hints at her planned writing career. Her mother Carrie Laughlin remains in a grave condition, with doctors ordering seclusion as authorities seek the student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna V. Laughlin
Shortridge High School
Benton
Kendall
Donnan
Anna Laughlin
Miss Laughlin
Frank
Chicago
Melville Cohen
Kinney
Morgan
Laura Conan
Cohen
Muriel Weber
Greene County Justice Visits Statehouse In Full Novelty
Davis A Roche of Greene county, a justice of the peace, teacher and preacher, visited the statehouse on business and his first tour of the building. He introduced himself with humor, collected literature, and received warm hospitality from officials, leaving with notes to share for farmhand conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis A. Roche
Greene County
Statehouse
Roehe
Contest for Honor in Indiana Knights of Pythias race
Strong interest surrounds the contest between Charles Jones and Merrill BE Wilson, both of Indianapolis, for commander of the Uniform Bank of the Knights of Pythias in Indiana. Jones currently leads, Wilson is a renowned past grand chancellor. Each officer votes at headquarters in St. Paul, and all ballots are due by the coming Saturday. Wilson supporters claim a large edge, while Jones backers insist he is competitive. A secret voting system is said to favor Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniform Bank
the Knights of Pythias
Indiana
Jones
Wilson
St. Paul, Minn
Had Respect of All James Biddy Dies at 73
James Biddy longtime head janitor at Short Ridge high school died after a lingering illness at Deaconess hospital. The 73 year old North Carolina native was beloved by students and staff. The School Board voted to pay his salary for life. Funeral will be held in the assembly hall at Short Ridge High School per principal George W. Benton. He leaves a widow and one grown son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Biddy
Deaconess Hospital
Shortrige High School
Shortridge High School
George W. Benton
Biddy
North Carolina
Indianapolis
Thief Surrenders After Embezzling 2300 From Wells Fargo
Rudolph Cromwell, 2, is erroneously shown. actual man is a 20s thief who embezzled 2300 from Wells Fargo Express. He turned himself in at Little Rock after fearing capture, claiming illness. Detectives found 120 from the loot in his room. He spent the money during a two week debauch while traveling to St Louis and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Edward Bray
Express Company
Cromwell
Lieut
Sandmann
Spencer House
Little Heck
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Ike
Metzger Hearing Set for Police Chief Trial
The Board of Public Safety schedules next Monday afternoon for the trial of Police Chief Robert Metzger on charges filed by Lew Shank storage man. Shank's attorney proposed affidavits but the board insists on oral testimony. Metzger retains attorney Taylor Groninger. The charge claims Metzger threatened prosecution of Shank's employees unless the driver was paid a fine. The case has been appealed to criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
Robert Metzger
Lew Shank
S. Hawkins
Shank
Mr. Shank
Chief Metzger
Taylor Groninger
Art Association Officers Elected in Indianapolis
The Art association of Indianapolis elected officers for the coming year at a Herron Art Institute meeting. President Evans Woollen first vice president T C Steele second vice president Mrs Edward H Hodges third vice president Mrs John H Holliday recording secretary Carl H Lieber corresponding secretary Mrs Benjamin Harrison treasurer Ambrose P Staunton. Halsey Ives of St Louis spoke on funding art needs by adding one fifteenth of a mill per $100 to the tax levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Association of Indianapolis
Herron Art Institute
Evans Woollen
T. C. Steele
Edward H. Hodges
John H. Holliday
Carl H. Lieber
Benjamin Harrison
Ambrose P. Staunton
Halsey
Ives
St. Louis
City Record for a Day Families and Births Across Town
Listings show births for Nathan and Sarah Leskovitz a boy at 1440 East Market. August and Lillian Chance welcome a boy at 7 Williams Street. James and Tinnie Phillip report a girl at 1127 Murphy Street. John and Eva Thatcher greet a boy at 833 West Thirteenth Street. Frank and Della Antrobus have a boy at 6 Bis marck Avenue. Joseph and Amelia Lange welcome a girl at 1335 Joyt Avenue. Frank and Susie Stubbs report twin girls citywide. Daniel and Bridget Kelly birth a boy at 1026 South Senate Avenue. Minor and Mabel Swineford announce a girl at 1535 Yandes Street. Edward and Clara Enders have a boy at 1307 Fletcher Avenue. RB and Corina Jardine listed for a boy at 215 Dunéan Street. Fred and Lillie Johnson report a boy at 418 and Emerson Avenue. Joseph Fleaca listed at City Hospital with pulmonary tuberculosis. Sarah Davenport listed at 72 Wonodlawn Avenue with mitral insufficiency. Julia Strange, two months, Indianapolis Orphans Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan
Sarah Leskovitz
E. Market-st
August
Lillian Chance
Williams-st
James
Tinnie Phillip
Murphyst
John
Eva Thatcher
W. Thirteenth-st
Frank
Della Antrobus
Bismarck Ave
Joseph
Amelia Lange
Ioytave
Susie Stubbs
Daniel and
Bridget Kelly
S. Senate-ave
Minor
Mabel Swineford
Yandes-st
Edward and
Clara Enders
Fletcher-ave
Corina Jardine
Dunéean St
Fred and
Lillie Johnson
Emerson Ave
Unclear list of names from historical notice fragment
A fragmentary OCR lists numerous pairs of names such as Cross and Martha J Nichol son J A Robinson and Jeanette T Smed ley, Claaence E Retner and Grace Adama, Waldo E Shields and Pansy D Hender Claud B Friddle and Minta EB Lee, Charlies Lehr and Omelia Fritsch, Justus M Decher and Dora Riley, Charles C Resner and Emma S Buck sot, Fred QO Meyer and Louise Schupp, Louis John Kalb and Marie Teresa Schlingman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross
Martha J. Nicholson
J. A. Robinson
Jeanette T. Smedley
Claaence E. Retner
Grace Adama
Waldo E. Shields
Pansy D. Henderson
Claud B. Friddle
Minta EB. Lee
Charlies Lehr
Omelia Fritsch
Justus M. Decher
Dora Riley
Charles C.resner
Emma S. Bucksot
Fred QO. Meyer
Louise &. Schupp
Louis John Kalb
Marie Teresa Schlingman
Property listings show multiple dwellings and cottages with values
A list documents names and addresses with property types from porch to barn and values ranging from 91 to 43,450. Locations include Oliver, Thir ty-first, Winchester, Parkway, Rembrant, Tacoma, Sutherland, Sugar Grove, Oak land and more. Names include George Hollins, Minniey Drewer, R M Mayhew, Bertha M Johnson, L D Myers, T 31 Head, R Johnson, WH Wiseman, G J Schicketing, Pauline Pavy, Hamilton Harris & Co, Albert Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hollins
Oliver
Minniey Drewer
Morris
R. M. Mayhew
C. Harmening
Winchester
Bertha M. Johnson
Parkway
L. D. Myers
Olney
Head
R. Johnson
WH. Wiseman
Tacoma
R. Fordan
Ludlow
G. J. Schicketing
Prospect
W. A. Scohfield
Sutherland
Pauline Pavy
Cottae
Sugar Grove
Hamilton
Harris & Co
Morria
Albert Stanley
W. Oakland
Social Notes From Indianapolis and Nearby
Society items note Mrs Julius Castner and children returning to Martinsville with Mrs T K Brittan visiting in the city. Miss Ola Smithers to return from Anderson and Marion. Day Nursery association dance planned for April 13 at Tomlinson hall. Miss Ruth Storms hosts guests for Miss Alice Lanham and William Yule wedding this month. Luncheon at Claypool honors Margarite Neumann with Edna Randall and others. Miss Edna Randall hosts bridge for Neumann and party. Birthday luncheon for Mrs Mary B. Dintner marked by Mrs Frank Van Camp. Pink and white decor features at Agnes Kruger bridal luncheon hosted by Mrs Charles Off and Mrs C H Kruger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool
Margarite Neumann
Ethel Pitt
Edna Randall
Lillian Mitchell
John Sloan Kittle
Estelle DeGarmo
A. Harry McFarran
Connersville
Ruth Bonner
Greensburg
Miss Randall
YT. A. Randall
Frank van Camp
Mary BE. Dintner
Charles Off
Agnes Kruger
C. H. Kruger
Julia Niebergall
Ladies' Literary Union Elects Officers
The Ladies' Literary Union met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Marsare and elected officers: President Mrs. Margaret Clark, first vice president Mrs. McGrudey, recording secretary Mrs. Claudia Erther, corresponding secretary Mrs. Cora Clapp, treasurer Mrs. Lulu Morand, delegate to Federation of Clubs Mrs. Nettie Rinker, alternate Mrs. Evelyn Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Literary Union
The
Marsare
Clark
Margaret Clark
McGrudey
Claudia Erther
Cora Clapp
Mreg
Lulu Morand
Federation of Clubs
Nettie Rinker
Evelyn Griswold
Reception Honors Mrs Hil and Mrs Ross At Talbot Avenue
A large midweek reception hosted by Mrs Ezra D Hil and Mrs Charles A Ross at the Ross home in Talbottave featured harp music and an array of floral decor in pink roses tulips and a French basket of tulips. Helpers included numerous Indianapolis and visiting guests from Shelbyville Columbus and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra D. Hil
Charles A. Ross
Talbottave
N. Hill
Thomas A. Swain
C. C. Shirley
Louis Webber
Shelbyville
Frank M. Millikan
Eugene Schofield
B. M. Boyd
Harry Millikan
Walter Cost
Dowell Risk
Mary Shirley
Ruby Campbell
Indianapolis
Charles Major
J. G. Deprez
Daniel Deprez
Burton Swain
Charles Morrison
Columbus
Joseph TI. Irwin
Z. T. Sweeney
Hugh Th. Miller
Eliabeth Lucas
H. M. Campbell
Kansas City
Charles Venetti Andrews
Ellen Kennelly Weds George Rotter at Home Ceremony
Miss Ellen Kennelly daughter of Mr and Mrs William P Kennelly married Mr George Rotter Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home in West Christ. Rev Joseph Burns officiated with sister Cecelia Kennelly as bridesmaid and George Thearer as best man. The couple plans a reception and will reside at 2501 Talbott Ave after June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Kennelly
William P. Kennelly
Anh
George Rotter
W. Christ
Joseph Burns
Cecelia Kennelly
George Thearer
Rotier
New York
East
Talbott Ave
Fox Family Wedding at Talbott Avenue
The residence of Mr and Mrs Samuel Fox on Talbott Ave hosted four weddings Wednesday at 5 20 PM. Miss Selma Fox wed Leopold Auteur in a ceremony led by Rabbi Messing attended by S L Segar and Arthur Tuteur. The couple plans a wedding trip and will reside at 2 Maloit Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Fox
Talbott-ave
Selma Fox
Leopold Auteur
Rabbi Messing
S. L. Segar
Arthur Tuteur
Rennselaer
Marriage of Edith Olsen and Earle Wayne Lawson at Irvington
Miss Edith Olsen and Earle Wayne Lawson wed Wednesday night at the bride’s home on University Ave Irvington. Rev Michael Lawson of Crawfordsville officiated. The bride wore an elaborate white embroidery robe trimmed with baby Irish lace and silk. The veil and bouquet featured valley lilies. The couple will reside at 635 Jefferson Ave after June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Olsen
Elizabeth Olsen
Earle Wayne Lawson
University Ave
Irvington
Michael Lawson
Crawfordsville
Lawson
Jefferson Ave
For Sale Miscellany Adored by The Sun Box
The Sun lists ten words for sale under the for sale section. Three items priced at five cents each appear in this small classified notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Blood Purifier Prescription Tease for Health
A historical drug remedy advocates mixing Fluid Extract Dandelion Compount Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla and other ingredients to cleanse the blood. It promises impurity removal and renewed health from occasional doses, urging readers to try the home remedy for the season.
Delay in election at Trumane society meeting
At the Trumane society meeting Wednesday night the annual election of officers was postponed to April 17 to allow new directors to attend. Dr E M Bronson commented on the arrest of Miss Mary Clune and Miss Margaret Kenny for fast driving, noting he wished to testify in police court but the case was dismissed. Secretary Miss Sarah J Kirlin reported 2037 cruelty complaints investigated with 136 offenders arrested and fined 2072.10. Treasurer showed 587.98 on hand. Directors elected: Frank Shellhouse and J H Holliday for one year. J W Friday and John McGregor for two years. Miss Sarah Kirlin, Miss Ida E Moore, Richard Francis, Walter Eastman and Arthur R Baxter for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Bronson
Mary Clune
Margaret Kenny
Sarah J. Kirlin
Frank Shellhouse
J. H. Holliday
J. W. Friday
John McGregor
Sarah Kirlin
Ida E. Moore
Richard Francis
Walter Eastman
Arthur R. Baxter
Silk foulards preferences in Cheney Bros. fabrics
An early Easter hints at silk fabric popularity with Cheney Bros. foulards as favored options. The text notes various weaves and silk foulards in light and dark colors, with dots or floral designs, 2% and 24 inches wide, priced at 75 cents and $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney Bros
Test Barber Law Test Case to Challenge Sunday Shaving Ban
Indianapolis barber shops plan a single Sunday opening to provoke arrest. William O Armstrong of Laypopl Hotel shop will be martyr in a test case to strike down the Sunday shaving prohibition. Lawyers Ryan Ruckelshausg defend, Leo Rappaport aids prosecution for the union, arguing class legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Barbers’ Organization of
Indianapolis
William O. Armstrong
Tower Courts
Supreme Court
Barbers
Michael Ryan
John Ruckelshausg
Armstrong
Phez
Leo Rappaport
Barbers’ Union
Mother saves children from fire at Oliver Avenue home
Mrs. John Rougey dropped two children from a second story window onto rescuers at 1 Oliver Ave Wednesday afternoon amid a blaze caused by a lamp explosion. The large frame house burned rapidly toward the rear stairway, the only exit for residents above. Firefighters removed Will Rousey, later found to have epilepsy, from a long ladder as the estimated loss reached 3500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rougey
Oliver Ave
Rentseh & Brankloh
Als. Rousey
Flowers on Show at Statehouse Exhibit
The State Florists association will exhibit flowers Thursday after noon from 2 to 3 pm in room 12 of the statehouse. After 9 pm there will be a sale of cut flowers. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as strengthening digestion and nerves for those feeling run down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Florists’ Association
The
Statehouse
Hood
Judge's charge to Thaw jury reflects law on innocence and intent
Justice Fitzgerald instructs the Thaw jury on homicide law, distinguishing criminal and non criminal cases, outlining murder degrees and manslaughter, and stressing presumption of sanity, reasonable doubt, and the duty to base verdict on evidence without bias. He explains insanity defenses and the burden of proof on the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fitzgerald
Columbus Gets Gessler
Harry Pul liam, president of the National League of Professional Baseball clubs, lists contracts and releases. Contracts include Roy Wehitt with Cincinnati and H J Arndt F A Crawford J Barry Carl Druhot Fred Beebe A Hostetter J P Beckley A Fromme J T Bennett Ed Karger C B Brown John Ixellex A W Burch W R K Marshall R Burns J J Murray and J F J Noonan with various clubs. Releases show Brooklyn to York Pa C Weigand Chicago to Columbus Harry H Gessler St Louis unconditional M W Grady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Cincinnati
Roy We
St. Louis
H. J. Arndt
F. A. Crawford
J. ©. Barry
Carl A. Druhot
Fred L. Beebe
A. Hostetter
J. P. Beckley
A. Fromme
J. T. Bennett
Ed Karger
B. Brown
John B. Ixellex
A. W. Bu
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Laura Donnan
Miss Tanghlit
Press Syndicate
Lockwort
Senate
Shortridge
Miss Ayers
Muriel
Echo
Mr. White
R. Edenharter
P. S
Carrie Laughlin
Center-st
T. E. Courtney
Courtney
Saint
Elijah
Manna
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battie Creek
Mich
Fanoyee
J. P
U. R
K. OF P
Charles Jones
Merrill BE. Wilson
James M. Biddy
Rudolph Cromwvel
ART Association Officers
Joseph Fleaca
City Hospital
Sarah Davenport
Julia Strange
Indianapolis Orphans' Home
Indianapolis Fun
Julius Castner
Martinsville
Mrs. T. K. Brittan
New Castle
City
Ola Smithers
Anderson and
Marion
Day Nursery Association
Tomlinson Hall
Ruth Storms
Alice Lanham
William Yule
Kennelly—Rotter
Fox—Tuteur
Humane Society
Trumane Society
Panama
Rica
L.s.ayres
Scripps-MecRae Press Association
Gessler
Harry €. Pul
Widgley
salDrugieces
T. H. Midgley
Midgley
Kalamazoo
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