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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1906

Page

2

Groninger Vindicated by Grand Jury Inquiry in Indianapolis

The grand jury under Special Prosecutor W. Brown exonerates Deputy Prosector Taylor Groninger of partiality and conspiracy charges. The report cites fearless, honest conduct across cases including Goldberger Wynn Thurston and Shoemaker, with no evidence of influence or wrongdoing and notes prosecutors followed jurors' directions.

W. ‘. Brown Taylor Gronanger Dianapolis Amare Taylor Groninger Avery Frank Groninger Grand Fund Grand

Gligned Norton Grand Jury Clears Criminmer of Bias

The grand jury found Frank Groninger had little to do with several cases and acted impartially. It criticized no improper influence in the William Armitage gambling matter and upheld the fair handling of the Jerry Gray case. The panel noted questionable witness sources in Haughville liquor probes and delayed civil actions to avoid bias.

Groninger Mowtarity-Dohovan Christopher Shoemaker Harry Sickford Junior Jackson Robert Chenault Gro Inger Charlia P. Benedict Frank Croniger Croninger Sergent Sandman William Armitage Trann Aroninger Frank Gropinger Sutdman Nancy Im Groninger Jerry Gray Ite Frank Groningeri Grand Jury Haughville Honoria Leary Harris W. Price

Mystery surrounds death of man near Reading Ohio

Cincinnati reports a murder mystery after Andrew Hyle, 31, was found near Burkhart farm two miles south of Reading. He suffered a left temple wound from a pistol, a skull fracture, and blunt force injuries. Blood on rock and pipe, a bottle of whisky, and a missing diamond were found. His shoes were damaged, and a woman’s footprint was noted near the crime scene. Coroner Cameron said Hyle was murdered, with possible involvement of a woman. motive not robbery. Body sent to Springfield for burial.

Bacelas Cincinnati Andrew Hyle Dr. Burkhart Eat Reading Suyle Cinginnati Carr Hin Coat Indianapolio Lena Hyle Trouecra Cary Anid City Hospital Leta Millervele Yimen Buffalo Hotel Henry Fleke Atri BarbaraPteke Misa Lena Betehold Cameron Anthony Lodge F. and A. M Springfield Alana A K John Hyle Henry Ficke

Swindle Uses New York Draft For Cement Block Purchase

Walter G Reagan of the Lebanon Cement and Rick works was cheated out of 150 dollars by a man identifying as J M Grant from New York who stayed in Lebanon several days and arranged a land deal. Reagan endorsed a 380 draft on a New York bank for payment of 150 worth of cement blocks, received 100 dollars, then the con man vanished. Reagan checked with the New York bank, which denied issuing the draft.

Leganon Tad Walter G. Reagan Lebanon Reagan Steagan New York

New Traction Cars Shown On Indianapolis Fort Wayne Line

Traction cars to be used on the Indianapolis Fort Wayne limited survive will be displayed at Traction and Terminal Station Monday. The models are described as worth seeing and will run a schedule of four hours and forty minutes each way. Services start at 7 am and continue at 2 pm and 6 pm over Indiana Union Traction lines.

Indianapolis Fort Wayne Traction and Terminal Indiana Union Traction Company Lnes

Winners in City hospital interne examination

The competitive exam for Internes at City hospital and dispensary announced winners. C. L Vanatta and E. G. Daniels led, with 93 percent top score. Mary Wickens achieved the third highest grade, followed by several named entrants including Warren, Shimer, Hughes, and others.

City Hospital City Dispensary C. L Vanatta E.G. Daniels Mary Wickens George Warren Wiliam Shimer J. E. Hughes Reteatar John le Reeves Momar It McKinatral Williams Spaulding Vanalla Miss Wickens

Jury to Hear Baseball Trial in Indianapolis Court

Charien Ruschaupt connected with the Indianapolis baseball club faces a jury trial in Police Judge Whatlon a s court Friday afternoon. W W Watkins owner and Auschaupt were arrested Wednesday night on desecration charges and released on bonds. The grand jury is told to return Friday morning. A Sunday baseball ventilation issue may be considered, with Judge Fremont Alford likely to instruct the jury.

Charien Ruschaupt Indianapolis Baseball Club Tusinear Whatlon W W. H. Watkins Auschaupt Fremont Alford

Robber and homeowner exchange shots during porch intrusion

A porch climber and Oakley B Cockrum exchanged gunfire at the Cockrum home on Alabama Street at 10 30 Wednesday night. Bullets shattered window panes and left minor facial powder burns on Oakley Cockrum. The intruder fled to Solon Goode’s residence and then to J F Webber’s home as guests were gathered, fleeing with cash and jewels.

Oakley B. Cockrum John B. Cockrum Alabama Wednessey Cockrum Progres Qoakley Cockrum Rym Solon Goode Marlasanat J. FP Webber E. Tanthab

Lincoln County Birthplace Area To Be National Park

Clarence Mackay and Robert Collier of New York officials of the Linen Memorial association returned to Louisville after visiting Abraham Lincoln's birthplace in LaRue County. They announced planning to spend 500000 to improve the property for conversion into a national park. Landscape artist Guy Lowell accompanied them with recommendations to implement improvements. The tract contains several acres and is described as naturally suited for park purposes. They emphasized it would be a national park in every sense and not turned over to the United States government, remaining free and open to the public.

Scrippe-McRay Press Sasociation Louisville Clarence Mackay Robert Collier New York Linen Memorial Association Abraham Lincoln Larue Guy Lowell U% Ton Mackay Coliier Unitedtates Mr. Collier Allsles

Opium Price Spike Ties San Francisco Disaster to Chinatown

Advance in opium prices hits New York Chinatown after the San Francisco disaster. The price rose from 1% a quarter-pound to 20 a can in two weeks, signaling a sharp market shift. Scrippe-McRae Drews Association in New York reports the sudden change as the market reacts to events on the West Coast.

Scrippe-McRae Drews Association New York San Francisco Chinatown

Scholar's Habits A Manly Fellow Sees Coffee Replaced

A young man recounts coffee harms to his nerves and digestion during prep school. After quitting coffee and adopting Postum with Grape Nuts and fruit, he reports clearer thinking, steadier nerves, improved digestion, weight gain, and renewed study enjoyment, crediting Postum Food Coffee and Chap-Nut.

Tatoten Pope Ium Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Curtain Fabric and Damask Fixtures at Mercerized Prices

Readable catalog notes list mercerized curtain fringe yard goods and damask textiles. Items include curtain rods and portieres in red and green, home wallpaper cleaner, table damask in 64 and 68 inch widths, and 53 inch damask priced per yard with various qualities. Contains prices and fabric widths for homemaking and upholstery.

Ennion Tinen Colton Ford Cei

Indirect Contempt Charged Over Sun Editorials

Judge Fremont Alford asked, and Prosecutor Benedict filed an affidavit of information Wednesday accusing Fred L. Purdy, publisher of the Indianapolis Sun, of indirect contempt of court. The charge stems from two editorials commenting on Judge Alford’s conduct in the grand jury indictment of Chief of Police Robert Metager, who is accused of assaulting Walter Kaohs, a prisoner later found guilty of an assault on a child and sent to the penitentiary.

Wynn Lilian Wynn Clays Pool Grand Jury Ther Taylor Groninger Alford Grominger Thurston George Thurston Nathan Cohen Groninger Fremont Alford Criminal Court Charles P. Benedict Wemenday Fred L. Purdy The Indianapolis Sun Alforit Robert Metager Walter Kaohs

Helped Build the Canal Pioneer Captain Watkins Dies

Special to The Sun. Capt. David Watkins, 83, who helped build the Wabash and Erie canal in the 1880s and ran the first boat on that waterway, died at his Lagro home yesterday.

Sun Wabash Ind David Watkins Wabneb and Erle Lagro

Threaten to Strike At Great Lakes Opening

Chicago April 26 A looming general strike by 70000 shoremen and transport workers threatens to shut the Great Lakes opening on May 1. Reports from Chicago warn a possible complete blockade could develop as navigation begins.

Deeippe-Menas Ress Chicago Great Lakes

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief and Cure

An advertisement from Pyramid Drug Company claims the Pyramid Pile Cure eases pain and swelling from piles, heals sores, and can avert surgery. It touts easy to use suppositories and offers a free trial by mail, followed by a supply of 50 cents, urging readers to request the sample and order through Marshall Michigan headquarters.

Yourn T. A. Sutton Slone Marlon Ind Ongé Dy Mall Pyramid Drug Company Pyramid ‘Building Marehall, Mich

Spreckles Baby Born On A Lawn

In San Francisco on an April Friday an heir was born to Rulaipt Spreckles and his wife amid danger as the dynamite squad approached their home. The Spreckles family, noted figures in the area, faced relocation while officers prepared to deal with the threat to their residence.

Speeini Ban Francisco Cal Rulaipt Spreckles Aymeler

Santa Fe reports uninsured San Francisco terminals

Mt. Jenks, a freight agent for the Santa Fe, received a Chicago telegram asserting the San Francisco terminals are uninsured. The road says neither the fire nor the earthquake damaged the tracks or buildings, and it can handle freight as usual. The Santa Fe pledges prompt attention to all shipments.

R. Mt. Jenks Santa Fe Railroad Chicago Santa Fe San Francisco

Monarchs to Meet in September at Darmstadt

A Pall Mall Gazette report states that Tsar Nicholas II and Kaiser Wilhelm II will meet King Edward at Darmstadt during the first week of September. The talks are mainly domestic but carry significant international implications.

Scripor-menaeregs Association London Pall Mall Gazette Czst Nicholas Kaiter William Edward England Darmatadt Grand Duchy of Hesse

Harvest horseradish crop blamed for cattle deaths in Indiana

In Winamac Indiana last week farmer Harvey W Wood plowed a patch of horseradish attracting cattle into the field. Several steers died and many more were injured or starved by the incident which left livestock in distress.

Winamiac Ind Harvey W. Wood Jasper County

Mules for the Parmers Prompts Ananciation

Shamorkin Pennsylvania April 31 Coal operation turned over to farmers surrounding the coal mine to train mules for farm work. The company will not charge the farms for the use of the mules or the training effort.

Shamorkin Farma

Parrish Unconscious After Locomotive Accident

Els Parrish of Indianapolis, a Pennsylvania fireman, was knocked from a locomotive cab between Cincinnati and Richmond. He lies in critical condition at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond after the Saturday night incident.

Parrish Richmond Ind Els Parriah Indianapolis Pennsylvania Reid Memorial Hospital Cincinnati Wehmond

Paul Mucke murder mystery remains unsolved

Coroner's verdict labels the slayer unknown. In Indianapolis ministers from two churches press union of Disciples and Baptists. George Love, involved in a shooting with Charles Brown and a Black man, is at large. Local plans discuss lodge activities and port cable repairs into next year.

Paul H Mucke Ovirder Indianapolis Union of Baptists

Frisco Orders First Call for Carnegie Steel Contracts

Carnegie Steel officials issue emergency orders for all structural and other steel material for reconstructing Yan Francisco. John C Neale, engineer, to lead US Steel structural force on the Pacific coast. The Alexander Optical Co opens a Flemish decor store at 23 N Meridian Ave offering free eye exams and cheap spectacles with nationwide exchange guarantees.

Scrippe-McRae Preas Associmion Pityshurg Carnegie Steel Company Yan Trancixco United States Steel Corporation John C. Neale Carnegie Company San Francisco United States Sto) Corporation Patine Alexander Ontical Co Tur City Meridiansat Atlantic Denver Cal United States

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