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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
1
In a tense Friday morning verdict Judge Alford sentenced James Barnett for the murder of James Frank Wilson. The jury found Barnett guilty of manslaughter with a two to 14 year penalty amid family presence and post verdict discussions.
The Indiana Supreme Court recalls Jesse Arnold’s bank fraud conviction from South Whitely. It directs Boone circuit court to grant a new trial to First National Bank of Huntington against First National Bank of North Manchester over a $5,000 note. Arnold and James Arnold, partners in James Arnold & Co., failed.
The park board deferred action on condemning 30 acres across White River from Riverside Park for park use until April 26 to allow owners to file acceptances or objections. Twelve tracts exist, with the largest 23 acres owned by the heirs of George Askren who are expected to object. Two objections were filed Friday morning. more are likely. The total award stands at 327000 and forestry regulations will be drafted under the new law making Power the forester. Col Downing presided with full attendance.
William Rusie, a circuit court juror, drank and delayed a case for two days. Judge Allen Priday fined him $1. He is noted as the father of a renowned baseball player.
Friends smile at Bernauer as he departs for health treatment in West Baden. They recall his photo appearing in Indiana country papers' advertising columns, noting the contrast between past promotion and current absence.
The attorney generals of Ohio Indiana and Illinois announce a joint effort to eradicate fake insurance companies. Ohio’s Sheets spoke with Indiana’s Taylor about coordinated schemes to rid the public of these scams. They plan ongoing cross state updates to prevent cross border expansion of dubious firms.
M B Pentecost 82 a pioneer died at 3 07 am Friday from asthma He was born January 24 1819 in Union County moved through Fayette and Henry counties and settled in Indianapolis He lost his fortune in the panic of the seventies He kept a daily weather record and was a keen observer of nature He was a devout member of Third Christian Church Surviving are his widow a daughter in law four grandchildren and a son in Kokomo Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from Third Christian Church with entombment at Crown Hill
An exposed high board fence erected by contractors at the Claypool building on Pennsylvania and Ohio streets blew down Friday morning. Elderly Mrs. Leopold Leppert and her daughter were struck as they passed on Ohio Street and were carried to Dr. Williams office and then home at 1509 North Alabama. Mrs. Leppert suffered severe pain with possible long term injury. doctors could not yet determine seriousness. The fence, built in the street with building inspector approval, encroached on about a quarter of Pennsylvania Street.
A dramatic tale unfolds with Decatur M Sawyer racing home after his son drowns at Lakeville, while in New York Fred D Patridge, a colored barber, is sought for stealing a $150 diamond from J D Brosnan during a shave. The thief dropped the stone in a drain pipe and vanished as it was retrieved. Sawyers rush to Europe as news shocks his wife, while a special train plan aims to reunite family.
The street car employees union dissolved with 68 members in good standing after voting to disband. Spies paid by the company at five dollars nightly undermined unity, with 18 trusted men found to be compromised. President McGowan denied the spy charges amid efforts to reinstate discharged workers.
Miss Rose Fitzgerald and George Carlon wed at St Joseph's church with Father Dowd officiating as the bride's family refused consent. The bride, daughter of P. H. Fitzgerald, famed capitalist, had studied music in Europe. The couple began their wedding trip after the ceremony.
The town faces smallpox concerns as state boards delay osteopath certificates, while civic actions unfold. Reports cover inspector candidates, a stove fire at 811 Virginia, a brewery wagon collision, Memorial Day planning, church meals, school bids, and local political and labor developments amid a bustling Indiana scene.
Thomas F Tuttle aged 49 died from pneumonia early Friday at the Hotel English. He was Indiana and Kentucky agent for Prussian National Fire Insurance and had previously led Orient Insurance western survey work in Chicago. Born in Omaha he once served on its city council. His wife, from Chicago, arrived shortly before his death. The body will be sent to Omaha for burial. no children survive.
A three member committee met President McGowan at noon on Friday and asked for reinstatement of discharged workers. McGowan said cases would be reconsidered and men likely reinstated. The union conductor J Ayres said progress is satisfactory and denied any paid spies in the company.
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m April 20 calls for fair weather Friday night and Saturday with temperatures from 34 to 45 degrees. A very light local frost occurred Thursday night but is not expected to harm fruit. Forecaster Wappenhans does not anticipate frost Friday night.
The annual Boston Marathon run by the Boston Athletic Association took Friday start in Ashland at noon for 25 miles to the association building. Forty-one runners competed amid favorable weather with a Canadian contingent led by Barnard and Davis, Mohawk Indian, in good form. A 40-man bike corps from the First Regiment N. V. M. accompanied them and John Graham served as referee in an automobile journey. Physicians patrolled the route.
Five successful applicants in the competitive examination for city dispensary posts are Dr J B Young of Indiana medical college Dr Edward Gray of Central college of physicians and surgeons and three others Harry A Jacobs L F Hicks and M DeVaney from Indiana college They begin work May 1 The City hospital internes are James Lewis M W Wells Louis Berner and B Adams The first two start May 1 the others June 1
Judge Daly disposed of 15 junk dealers on Saturday for operating without licenses. Nine were discharged after proving active business or prior license purchases. Three were fined one dollar and costs, and three more were continued for further evidence.
A fragmented Manila dispatch notes a statement about a fiscal issue dated Saturday April 19. The readable portion mentions an item labeled statement and reference to FY figures, with no clear outcomes or names available for full context.
Gov gen Wood's trip to Washington is delayed again and now set to depart Saturday. He will be accompanied by Gomez and other officials, with details of the schedule remaining in flux as of Havana reports.
London reports a Ninth Lancers party ambushed near Mafeking with Lieut MacDonald killed and three wounded. Boers still siege Mafeking. English press debatesBudget. Conservatives praise it while opposition decries fiscal ruin and imperial overreach.
In Frankfort on April 19 ex Gov Taylor supporters expect him to leave Indianapolis and not return to Kentucky. Governor Durbin refuses to commit on a requisition while Attorney Franklin says he is too busy with Ripley matters to discuss. Six Taylor ships leave Friday with no intention of departing Indianapolis in fact.
A packed Franklin County courthouse heard closing arguments in the Ripley assassination case. Attorney O Neal urged acquittal, arguing the trial rested on evidence that could implicate any man in the county present during the incident.
Dr Theodore A Wagner returned from Hawaii claiming political conditions in the island are rottener by large American cities. He visited the leper colony and urged the United States to fund study and medical investigations. About 1,20 lepers live on the island with families including many children.
Detectives Dugan Gerber Morgan Holtz studied attempts to present witnesses as experts in a policy scheme. Last week produced at least two bus policy outfits with tickets and drawing cards. An officer said to be involved trains in spare time for next trial. Wissel escaped with one stamp. other articles are known to be used in the scheme.
Dr Stewart at the Indiana orphans home reports a fatal fever case and notes the danger of spread appears past. He cites two measles cases among inmates and says most affected are the younger boys who call him papa. He recalls about eighty inmates were present but only sees the sick ones.
The boy’s father Willie McCormick believes his son was killed and buried in an uptown sewer excavation. A companion reportedly taunted an Italian who vowed vengeance, and police seek the man involved. The father reopened the excavation to search for the boy.
William T. Wilson, 58, colored, was arrested Friday on charges of systematically stealing metal from Geiser Manufacturing Company. Authorities allege he took about $100 worth of brass fittings and has admitted taking roughly $50. The scheme is traced to second hand dealers.
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