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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
9
Mrs. Carrie Laughlin and Indianapolis Detective Kinney met Anna Laughlin in Des Moines after she had left Indianapolis over school friction. Anna, who claimed she faced unjust charges over 20 cents, described a wandering journey via Chicago and Dubuque to reach Des Moines before deciding to return home.
A placard reading I am a grandfather appeared on the desk of Christopher C. White, chief deputy county recorder, on Thursday. Mrs. Phillips from the auditor's office helped display it while the White daughter’s Noblesville home is referenced. The item sits amid local jottings about city governance and gas safety ordinances.
AH MITZI SLEUTH ON THE JOB continues with a note that Luther league of Second English Lutheran plans a Life of Luther at the German House on May 9 and 10 with eight stereopticon views and 100 actors in period costumes.
The narrator describes leaving home in anger after notoriety tied to a politician father and a career in journalism. They traveled from Dubuque on the Great Western to Des Moines, seeking work and funds to reach Denver, staying at the YMCA and hoping to avoid returning home. The account notes affection for relatives in Denver and a wish to stay away from attention.
Mrs. Carrie Laughlin and Detective Jerry Kinney left Indians pubs at 12 16 a m Friday for Des Moines where her daughter Anna 16 who disappeared from here Monday April is detained at the matron s home They arrived in Chicago Friday morning by the Big Four and then proceeded to Des Moines The mother has been heartbroken over her daughter s disappearance but revived enough to travel after word of a possible finding
The Acme Ice and Coal company plans a five cent per hundred cut to 2 cents for private families through May 1, sparking a multi-company price war. Other firms including Holt Ice, Consumers' Ice, Polar Ice, and Citizens' Relief pump prices to compete, with some ready to meet Acme's offer.
Frank Green of Indianapolis was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for grand larceny after a mock marriage to Mrs. Harvey Coons of Louisville in an attempt to steal $600. Coons tracked him to Indianapolis where he found him living with his wife and children.
Generally cool and fair conditions continue into Friday night and Saturday. Sunrise is at 6 03 and sunset at 6 26 with mild daylight hours.
Judge Albert B. Anderson directs parties in a suit testing the constitutionality of the 2-cent fare law. The L, N, A, C Railroad seeks a restraining order against enforcement and asks that Attorney General James Bingham and the third district prosecuting attorney be restrained from collecting fines.
In a Charlotte fire near Caro leen two youths named McDade died trying to save two small children trapped inside. The blaze claimed four lives in total, the victims including the rescuers.
It is understood an attempt to obtain a special rate for the state G A R encampment from the L H W railroad company has failed. The company says it does not discriminate against the G A R but that special rates are given to no organization.
A Women’s Christian Temperance Union committee pressed the Board of Public Parks to appoint women chaperones for girls in city parks. They proposed women police, or policewomen, to escort home any girls found succumbing to temptations. Mrs. Felix T. McWirter led the appeal citing many young and working girls frequenting parks unsupervised.
Special to The Sun from Linton Indiana reports William Huff employed by Clover Leaf died after being fatally injured when caught between moving cars. He was working at Clover Leaf railroad facility and sustained injuries during April 19 incident.
A Florence dispatch reports a severe quake starting at 9 10 p m local time with maximum intensity at 10 05 p m and prolonged aftershocks. Seismologist John Milne cites instruments tracing the event to about 5 400 miles distant, likely Mexico or northern South America. A Livach Observatory telegram notes a second tremor beginning at 10 15 p m European time with center roughly 6 250 miles away.
Favorable bulletin from the governor’s sick room says Gov. Hanly is gaining strength and feeling better. He can take nourishing food and sit up in bed at times. Also advertised sidewalk roller skates with steel rollers priced at $1.00 from Gus Habich at 121 West Washington Street.
Mrs. Frost seeks $2000 in a Superior Court case filed Friday before Judge Charles T. Hanns. Her 14 year old daughter Mary Frost and two minor companions allege saloon keeper Josef Gacnik at 801 Ketcham St sold each a glass of beer on Jan 12 1906. The girl was arrested and sent to the Indiana Industrial School for Girls. Mrs. Frost claims damages for loss of her daughter's services.
In Wilmington on April 19 a 15 year old named Robert Brown was found murdered in his bed with a fatal head wound. Police report three men in custody as detectives investigate. No motive or cause has been established.
Mrs. Frank Smith of Logansport Indiana, missing for two weeks, sent a note to her husband claiming she is penniless in Los Angeles and denying that she eloped with Herbert Weggaman.
The McLean slate won the Daughters of the American Revolution election in Washington on April 19, with Mrs. Donald McLean of New York re-elected president general by 511 to 162 over Mrs. Elean W. Howard of Alexandria. Multiple officers for the organization were listed as elected, all from the District of Columbia. A debate arose on establishing park guardians to watch over girls, with supporters urging police powers for guardians. opponents, including Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter, argued parks already have supervision and that few immoralities exist.
The Open Secret will be staged at the W N Jackson Memorial Institute on Saturday night. The performance promises lots of fun as the Teachers' College for Kindergarteners marks its third year closing production.
Loganport April 19 Charles Barnes pleaded guilty to sending in false fire alarms. He was sentenced to 40 days in jail. He comes from a prominent local family.
Dorner's wildness in the first inning of the morning game gave the New York National a commanding lead. Ames' pitching kept Boston from scoring as New York finished 23 to 1, with Bresnahan, Dorner, and Needham contributing. Umpire Zimmie.
A large Indianapolis Merchants' association committee asked the Board of Public Parks to permit delivery wagons to serve homes on Capitol Avenue. The avenue, now a boulevard under Park Board control, restricted vehicles to pleasure use, causing hardship on a densely populated street with few alley access points. The board will consult City Attorney Matson to draft relief measures.
The Sun prints a Baseball Extra immediately after the game between Indianapolis and Minneapolis. It will also be issued daily and sold for one cent per copy. Watch for it.
Police arrest saloonkeeper Fred Weier after a raid on his gambling house at 12 and 14 S New Jersey st. Meier’s bond set at 3000 dollars. A man named Morrison, claiming to be a St. Louis salesman, also jailed for visiting a gambling house and loitering after reporting a $300 robbery and beating. Several officers and detectives joined the stakeout, and Morrison described a late-night game where money was stolen amid a brawl. Heier has prior convictions under the Nicholson law.
R I Foster of Foster Fowler cate Illinois and Chio sts reports a cutting affray between two Black men occurred on a stairway to the basement. He says patrons did not witness the melee and that no one ran through the cafe dining room with a bloody knife.
An explosion at the Mississippi Valley Automobile Co. on 335 Olive Street leveled the garage, valued at 20000, destroying 5 to 90 autos. The total auto loss near 250000. Central Automobile Exchange and Supply Co. sustained 25000 in damages.
John V L Findlay former congressman and noted Baltimore barrister died today from heart failure he was a close personal friend of the late President McKinley and linked to Scripps McRae Preas Association in Baltimore Md April 19
A blaze in the Straub flats at Massachusetts Avenue and Liberty Street Friday caused considerable excitement. Loss is about $60. The fire started in Mrs. Tfri tie Treon's apartment from a gasoline stove. fire department responded.
Wulschners promotes new pianos at the Denison barber shop with a 1 percent offer and ep inclusions, claiming the best selection and service.
A tar gale drives a massive fire through Iloilo on Panay Island destroying much of the town. About 20 000 people are left homeless as fires and panic sweep through the city. Firefighters cannot control the flames and efforts focus on evacuations.
Washington April 19 The insular bureau of the war department reports Iloilo has not yet sent official advices of a conflagration but notes the city is the archipelago s second most important after Cabu in population. The city was destroyed by fire during the Filipino insurrection with stuccoed brick business houses and wood residences on stone foundations.
London reports England remains unsettled by the resignation of Lord Cromer, long the key figure guiding Egypt's governance. From 1883 to 1903 he steered policy, built critical infrastructure, and expanded arable land, leaving a lasting mark on the Nile land and imperial administration.
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