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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1906

Page

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First Session Opens for United States Circuit Court of Appeals

The United States circuit court of appeals opened in the Federal Building with black-gowned judges presiding. Judges Grosscup Baker and Seaman led the ceremony as four attorneys were admitted to practice. The Springfield Coal Mining case began as the first matters, with the court noting the new courtroom superior to others in the circuit and adjournment planned for 2 pm today.

Federal United States Circuit Court of Appeals Aparme Q. Allen Crear United States Clyentt Rourt Oye Myer Ayer Peter &. Grosscup Francis &. Baker Didge Wiliam H. Seaman Grosscup Urban Stayer James P. Boyte Morton S. Hawking Tidianapalis James J. Dowling Springfeld Central Trust Company of New York Chicago & Southeastern Railroad Company Richetta Iy He Car Springfeld Coal Mining Company Minneis Va Verta Gordon Indianapolis Chicago Milwaukee Edward M. Holloway John C. Ames George Q. Allen Chicage

Dedication Features By Indiana Bar Association Events

A public reception will be held in the lis library building on the second floor at 8 o clock Wednesday night. The Bar association plans a banquet at the Columbia club Thursday night with 250 invitations issued. Attendees include four judges of the United States Court of Appeals Gov Hanly John W Kern and other notables.

United States Supreme Court United States Efror Laevidi Morton Lab Oliver P. Morton C. H. Kohisuat Columbia Club Indiana Bar Association Lisbrary Har Association United States Court of Appeals Gov. Hanly John W. Kern

Blow Is Cause Of Death In Peru Fight

Police seek Jerry Votan 2% after a fight in Peru that left Henry Kirtz 36 dead from brain hemorrhage. The collision happened Saturday night following blows to the face, with Kilner dying the next morning from the injuries.

Scrippe-McRae Preas Association Peru Ind Jerry Votan Henry Kirtz Kilner

FRAUDS IN FREIGHT CHARGE RACKET REVEALED

Railroads accuse INS packers of overcharges and misrepresentation in shipped goods. Officials state losses exceed 140000 dollars to railways with total damage estimated around 8 million. Reform efforts push for restitution and possible Interstate Commerce Commission investigation amid industry retaliation claims.

Scrippe-WeRne Ansochitiv Cicagt Railroad Off Hervier Alona Ivaga Anders Thershippers Interstate Commerce Commission Callington

Miller Accepts New College Position Announcement

Special to The Son, Bloomington reports Joby A. Mile has resigned from Swarthmore College and will begin a new job at Fumore next Tall. The move follows his long service at Swarthmore and marks a fresh chapter in his career.

Miller Bloomington Joby A. Mile Indtena Universes Swarthmore College Fumore Next Tall

Man Shoots Woman Near Restaurant in Minneapolis

Fragmentary report from Scripps McNae Trena Association describes a man shooting a woman near a restaurant in Minneapolis. The assailant Harry Spencer escaped. condition of the woman is stated as potentially life threatening.

Scripps-McNae Trena Association Minnapolis Minn Apel Harry Spencer Spencer

Wife's Contested Trial in Poker Court Case

John Alsen and Arthur Wright faced trial Tuesday in poker court alongside the husband of the woman involved. The wife had earlier suit for divorce pending and the desertion charge was dismissed. She claimed Allison and her husband coerced her into signing a deed to property. She alleges forced eviction and a $500 claim during possession proceedings. The police court deemed the wife’s civil claim unclear, and Allison and Wright were released.

John Alsen Arthur Wright J. Christ Ithrist Franhis Allison Weight Christa Degiarax Tn Clyil Rangon Alllenn Wright

Died Under the Knife in Fort Wayne Hospital

Special to The Sun from Fort Wayne Indiana reports the death of Frank Bueter of New Haven during surgery for appendicitis at St Josephs hospital Jasinaht. The hospital and city are named as the setting for the fatal operation and its outcome.

the Sun Fort Wayne Ind Frank Bueter New Haven St. Joseph's Hospital Jasinaht

Birds Shot Illegally Reported By Arduban Society

Arduban society members informed by thephone that two men shot meadowlarks near the fir grounds. Deputy Martin James arrested Homer Miller and Ernest Veach after seven dead birds were found in their possession. They posted bond for appearance before Justice Bnools at Irvington. Fines about four dollars each. Earle urges enforcement and asks citizens to report violations.

Arduban Society Fir Grounds B & Earle Derng Martin James Homer ©. Miller Ernest Veach Htx Alabama St Earle Statehouse

Miners Debate Arbitration Plan at Oil Region Meeting

At a regional gathering, speakers including Toomey and W. Houston of Brazil voiced opposition to compulsory arbitration between miners and operators. The discussion centered on whether arbitration terms should be set by both sides and whether the miners have a right to arbitration with operators now shut out. The meeting favored discussing a settlement involving all parties and possible future action by the executive committee.

Bence Toomey Nde W. Houston Brazil Ruswert

Report of Operators in New York Arbitration Talk

The Scrippr McRae Meas Association of New York reports the anthracite coal operators meeting to draft a formal reply to John Mitchell s latest arbitration proposition. The reply will refuse Mitchells terms and argue why operators urge their partnership plan, with reasons and choices stated for clarity, not to be public until later in the week.

Scrippr-McRae Meas Association New York John Mitchell Atest

Dowie Plans March on Zion as Week Ends

Prophet John Dowie rejects Voliva settlement terms and clings to ecclesiastical and temporal pre eminence. Lawyers draft a tentative compromise, but key figures balk. Dowie threatens to march on Zion City before week’s end, as aides await his departure from his suite.

Scrippe-Meftee Press Association Chicago Apr J. A. Dowie Voliva Zion City H Wak Zions Dowie Doyle Werth Ellow Morte Linwin Zion Bla Hatet

Louisiana Saved After Sinking Off Newburg Rescue

The Louisiana, which sank near Newburg Indiana, was raised and towed to Evansville yesterday. A first class crew, facing a perilous salvage, brought the vessel to port where it will be moved to Pittsburgh, Kentucky, for repair. The rescue followed steady operations by local mariners using steel hull strength and careful rigging. Harmon & Hall advertise steel and cast furnaces for homes at 127 West Washington Avenue.

Evansville Louisiana Newburg Paaveah Uns Marine Atewka Bregemetz Bees Tim Harmon & Hall W. Washington At

Mystery death on Big Four tracks at Gerch Grove

Section men found a mangled unknown man on the Big Four tracks at Beech Grove on a Tuesday morning. The body was severed, clothing offered no identification, and the victim appeared to be a mechanic in overalls. Efforts to identify him continued as he was taken to the city mortuary for examination.

Beech Grove Dead Man Gerch Grove Poreman C. A. Stewart Oliver Mayhan John Roach Father Brice Wanamaker Indy Motaue Anre Benim

Beating a Horse Leads to Police Court Fine

Lon Robbins, a 2 driver employed by a contractor, was fined $10 in police court for cruelly beating a horse. Witnesses testified the horse balked at Capitul Ave and that Robbins struck the animal on the head with a club after the horse refused to move. A short whip was shown in court, Robins claiming it was used to hit the animal.

Lon Robbins Contractor Ho Witnes Robbins

Fear for household peace sparks filing against Fleck

Jacob F Fleck is accused by his wife and son-in-law Ormonde C Paylas of destroying fruit trees and cutting telephone wires to their home at 124 Sturm Ave. They fear personal violence and have filed an affidavit for Fleck to appear before Acting Justice Berne A Cohen to answer the charges.

Jacob F Fleck Fleck Sturm-are Ormonde C. Paylas Justice of the Peace Berne

Bank dynamited in Utah city bank raid

Poised as a dramatic spring heist, intruders dynamited the Davie county bank in Hountiful 15 miles north of Salt Lake City. The blast wrecked the building and shook the vault doors of the Commercial bank in the same structure. The Wirglars camped nearby but did not take any loot.

prijope-Weltue Preas Aasoch Salt Lake City Cian Davie County Bank Hountiful Here Commercial Bank Salt Lake

Roosevelt Likely to Seek Presidency If 1912 Run

Washington April 7 Roosevelt probably remains a candidate to succeed his successor in 1912. Friends believe he plans to retire at the end of his current term, fearing enemies would defeat him if he ran again. The president has told allies he expects opposition and would face a hostile tide if he pursued another bid.

Sertoye-McNae Press Association Washington Roosevelt Twa Ecome Republican Party

Roosevelt urges District of Columbia insurance law

President Roosevelt messages Congress urging passage of a District of Columbia insurance bill. He backs recommendations from the Insurance Commissioners' Convention in Chicago last February and stresses preventing scandals in the industry.

Scrippe-McRae Prean Association Washington Broosevelt Congress District of Columbia Insaranes Commissioners’ Convention Chico Ag Iu winGur

Smith Case Opens With Grave Charges and Defense

Smith case enters criminal court as defendant realizes seriousness of charges for allegedly illegal house operations. Prosecution led by Charles P. Berrict with juvenile court involvement. defense by Henry Spain Michael Ryan and John Huckelshaus. Jury selection began Tuesday as first witness Gilbert testified about meetings and hotel visits with defendants.

Charles P. Berrtict Smith Hira Henry Spain Michael Ryan John Huckelshaus Gilbert Flis

President for Senator in 1918 Race Analysis

The piece analyzes the 1918 Senate succession, arguing the president could be sworn in as senator on the day he leaves the White House if Platt retires March 4, 1918. It suggests enemies may become allies and notes the president’s vigor and readiness for future duties. The discussion centers on New York politics, the Republican stance, and potential timing of candidacy.

New York Senate Matt Depew Platt Timber White House

Lawyer Killed by Automobile In Millville Crash

Kevippe McHae Prene Anscription reports a fatal automobile accident one mile above Millville at dawn. Robert J. Wright a Philadelphia attorney prominent in legal circles died at a local undertaker's establishment. Injured: Frank H. Mullen and J. Meagher of Philadelphia both with serious injuries. Roy Pancoast of Vineland suffered a broken arm and the chauffeur sustained injuries. Sadie Murphine of Millville injured back. Wright Mullen and Meagher were in Cape May yesterday touring real estate deals.

Kevippe-McHae Millville Rnbert J. Wright Philadelphia Frank H. Mullen Jeg J. Meagoer Roy Pancoast Vineland Ise Sadie Murphine Mulville Wright Mullen Ann Meagner Cape May

May 7 Show Day Ringling Brothers Circus Comes to Indianapolis

The Ringling brothers greatest show in the world arrives in Indianapolis May 7 with a vast entourage. The tent houses 14 000 people and the menagerie features three shaf fer rhino and the world’s largest elephant herd. More than 2500 costumes and a ballet of 80 beauties enhance the spectacle in a lavish Field of the Cloth of Gold presentation.

Ringling Brothers Indianapls Cara Splenaia Hefors Shaffer Burpe America Euraordinery Gola Arled

Gorky Worries Over Mail In New York Club Visit

Russians in New York report M Moronoff gave 1000000 for the revolutionary cause and Gorky denying any contact with individuals. He stays at a club and refuses to speak to anyone while his party worries about mail being tampered by secret agents after exposure of his domestic affairs.

New York Scrippa-McRae Preas Association Mexing Gorky St. Petersburg M. Moronoff Rator King Mme. Andeevn Gorky

Attorney Lewis to Retract Ruling After Court Contempt

Special to The Sum Chicago April 17 Corporation Counsel J Hamilton Lewis sentenced by Federal Judge Humphrey to two months in jail unless he retracts an act of contempt at court. He decided that night to retract. Col Lewis will withdraw foreclosure proceedings brought against Alton Waterworks in contravention of the injunction within five days. Lewis, chief legal counsel of Chicago, says he can set an example by contesting the judgment.

Chicago J. Hamilton Lewis Rumphray Col. Lewis Alton Waterworks Company Spudge Humphrey

Dynamite casing attempt at French Lick resort shocks guests

At French Lick Indiana, a dynamite blast damaged the Casino on the hotel grounds early morning, breaking windows and tearing a hole in the front. Guests fled in fear as debris wrecked the second floor and a night watchman escaped unharmed. Management suspects a disgruntled bowling alley worker and initial rumors connect the blast to an alleged plan to blow the casino. Authorities found telephone lines cut amid the chaos.

Ind French Lick Ventire

Congressman on Trial in Greensboro Indictment

Congressman Spencer Mackburn of North Carolina faces trial in Greensboro charged with accepting fees for department practice while serving in Congress. U S District Attorney Lewis will prosecute. key witnesses include John Crouch and checks from Piedmont Savings Bank. Defense argues privileged communications may bar testimony. government seeks admission. Newspaper ad for Monnettr Randoit's diamond dealer at 28 Monument Place also appears.

McRae Preau Association Norfolk Spencer Mackburn North Carolina Washington Congress Greensboro N. C United States Lewis Virgini Yate Blackburn Piedmont Savings Bank Winston-Salem Isckburn Crouch

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