Gown Destroyer Gets The Limit In Police Court
William Gadd, who damaged hundreds of dollars in women’s gowns at theaters and public places by smearing filth, was sentenced to the workhouse for 690 days on three charges. He received additional terms and fines totaling 860 days in custody and $624 in fines, with witnesses including Capt. Ed Bray and County Recorder Harry Wallace. Mrs. Morrison, whose pink dress was ruined, testified voluntarily, aiding the case, while Gadd failed to hire a defense attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadd
Ed Bray
Harry Wallace
Jerry Kinney
Circus
Frank Morrison
N. Meridian Sr
Morrison
Capt
Bray
Capt. Kinney
Mrs. Morrison
Harrison St
Local Jottings From Our City Briefs and Social Bits
The Busy Man with note books reports on a reconstituted Bluestockings society led by I. M. Henry discussing Plato. Local tales cover notables from Marion club tickets and ball games to Druids picnic and band concerts. News notes include court dress, sheriff and judges, and upcoming events around Indianapolis.
Cupid Triumphs Fewer Divorces Reported in Indianapolis
Public outrage against divorce mirrors a rise in marriages in Indianapolis and Marvin County. Monthly records show steady increases in marriages with June the peak. Judges tighten criteria for legal separations, reducing frivolous petitions while licenses rise. 1907 trends point to fewer divorces despite population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casil
Secret meeting of railroad workers at Cambridge Springs
Representatives of more than 41 000 organized railroad workers from eastern lines met secretly for ten days at Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania to discuss wage schedule adjustments. Conductor, fireman, brakeman, yard and telegraphers groups attended while the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was not represented. Roads involved include Pennsylvania New York Central New Haven & Hartford Central Railroad of New Jersey Lake Erie and Western Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg Delaware Hudson Baltimore Ohio Boston Albany and Chesapeake Ohio. Workers press for substantial wage increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pennsylvania
New York Central and
Allied Lines
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Lake Erie and Western
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Delaware & Hudson
Baltimore & Ohio
Boston & Albany
Chesapeake & Ohio
Cambridge Springs
Dynes Unger Knife Operation for Appendicitis
Deputy sheriff Joseph Dynes underwent an appendectomy at his home 1326 Olivest after surgeons decided the illness was appendicitis rather than peritonitis. The operation occurred at 11 a.m. and he awoke after noon, with doctors reporting full success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dynes
Dynes
Olivest
Judge of Exhibit at Henry County Fair
Miss Sarah Cotton, clerk in the state superintendent of public instruction, went to New Castle to assist in judging the school exhibits at the Henry county fair Friday. She is described as an expert in such matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Cotton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
New Castle
Henry County Fair
Cotton
Rushville Station Upgrade Considered by Railroad Commission
The Indiana Railroad Commission met with Rushville residents and C. H. & D. Railroad officials on Thursday to discuss a citizens led request for a new station. Officials say the current depot is inadequate and misaligned with the city’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Railroad Commission
Rushville
C., H. & D. Railroad Company
Playing Sleuth to Catch Lover
Lena Mendenhall a widow living on E Washington street was found with George Price on W Vermont street dressed in men's clothes and released in police court. A hotel clerk Curtis from whom she stole clothing and a gold watch was not compelled to testify. Patrolmen Henry and Hanlon found her in her son’s suit carrying Curtis's suit she dumped in the canal while detectives say she pursued Curtis believing he was with another woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Mendenhall
E. Washington St
George Price
W. Vermont St
Curtis
White River
Mendenhall
Henry
Hanlon
Whole family poisoned in mushroom incident at Deep Valley
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 8 a family dinner involving what was believed to be mushrooms left Dr C P Densmore dead and his son Tom his niece Sarah Densmore and sister in law Miss Jennie Densmore along with Frank Roberts gravely ill after eating the fungi. Dr Densmore died and others were not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presa
Wheeling
W. Va
C. P. Densmore
Deep Valley
Tom
Sarah Densmore
Jennie Densmore
Frank Roberts
Densmore
Priest McClelland in Indianapolis Robbery Case Mystery
The Rev. H. E. McClelland, claiming priestly identity, was found unconscious near Engletreek on W Washington St after reports of robbery. He wore a Roman collar and rosary but refused to discuss his actions or discuss details, while police investigate the incident and his companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engletreek
W. Washington St
McClelland
Louisville
James Hudderson
Harrisave
Lieut
Sandmann
Lancaster
Hudderson
Drs. Wagner and
Spitler
Dan Long
McCleland
Tony
McClellandn
Indianapolis
Father Gavish
St. John’s Church
W. Maryland St
Indiana state fair seeks crowds with free attractions
The Indiana state fair promotes a lineup of free acts headed by the Five Sensational Bosses aerial performers and feats on the balancing trapeze. Lew Sullivan performs with his bull King Bil, Allie Jackson an equestrienne, the Schaar troupe of bicyclists, the Larnesses as comedians, and CyeIone in the devil's chimney act featured in a leading U.S. circus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile ‘F‘umour
Lew Sullivan
King Bil
Allie Jackson
Equestrienne
hardiJe
Schaar
Larnesses
Cyelone
Devil's Chimney
Bliss Native Herps. 255 W Wash St Dentist Grant H Clay
Dr Grant H Clay, native of Bliss, lists 14 years with New York Dental company and now at 108 North Delaware Street opposite Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Morton
Tomlinson Hall
Bliss Native Herps
W. Wash
Grant H. Clay
New York Dental Company
Delawareat
Water supply taint risk in Indiana oil region warning
U S Geological Survey expert Frederick G Clapp says Indianapolis water is good but oil taint threatens Indiana towns. He and Isaiah Bowman warn abandoned wells and poor plugging risk contaminating deep limestone wells, urging a state well plugging law and inspector oversight to prevent widespread unfit water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suory
Frederick G. Clapp
Washington
Geological Survey
Indianapolis
Inoapolis Water Company
Clapp
R. Capps
Indiana
Hey
Indianaplis
Grant County
Marion
van Buren
Gihers
General Assembly
Weather and speech on pure food laws in Indiana
Showers tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Sunrise at 4 50, sunset at 6 51. H E Barnard Indiana chief food and drug commissioner spoke at Lafay ette on the value of Pure Food Laws to Horticulturists during the Indiana Agricultural Society summer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Barnard
Food and Drug Commissioner
Indiana
Lafayette
Indiana Horticultural Society
Indiana railroad commission hears gravel rate dispute
The Indiana Railroad Commission heard a complaint from John DD Moore and Co of Odon against the Southern Indiana Railroad Co alleging excessive rates on gravel shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Railroad Commission
John Dd, Moore & Co
Odon
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
Emrich’s Son Appointed Estate Administrator
William F. Emrich eldest son of Christina Emrich who died recently was named administrator of his father's estate on Thursday morning and posted a bond of 32000 dollars. Nathan H. Richardson received appointment as administrator of Homer W. Wyckoff's estate on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Emrich
Christina Emrich
Nathan H. Richardson
Homer W. Wyckoff
Two Men Killed by Monon Train at Stinesville
John Swafford 68 and John Hatfield 52 prominent farmers were struck on the Monon depot platform at Stinesville by a runaway team from Kelley Bros. livery. Swafford died at scene. Hatfield died at 6 AM after being taken to Bloomington hospital. Both were K P, Red Men and Odd Fellows members. Swafford left a widow and nine children, Hatfield a widow and four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Bloomington
Ind
Aig
John Swafford
John Hatfield
Stinesville
Monon
Swafford
Hatfield
Hexas
K. of P
Red Men
Odd Fellows
Orphans Enjoy Elks Outing at White City Indy
Indianapolis orphans from several homes, led by 41 children from the Orphans' Asylum, were taken to White City on the regular Elks outing. Police Sgt Boylan and detectives accompanied the group to ensure safety as streetcars transported the children, who sang joyfully throughout the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
White City
the Elks
Indianapolis Orphans
Sergt. Boylan
State Board approves teacher training school accreditations
The State Board of Education met at the state house to review applications from Moore's Hill College, Franklin College, and Vincennes University for teacher training accreditation under the new law. All three applications were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Statehouse
Moore's Hill College
Franklin College
Vincennes University
Daughter Arrested in Molitor Case Shocking Claim
Berlin reports Olga Molitor has been arrested after Baron Von Lindenau declared he saw her shoot her mother Frau Molitor. Prosecutor released a letter alleging the sensational charge against Olga. Carl Hall, previously convicted of the murder, is said to be innocent. Von Lindenau was also arrested last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nau
Olga Molitor
Carl Hall
Frau Molitor
Olga
von Lindenau
Carlsruhe
Haul
State Board eyes lighting for livestock pavilion at fair
The State Board of Agriculture met Thursday to discuss fair business and a plan for lighting the new livestock pavilion. The board traveled to the fair grounds in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Bank Robbers Fire on Farmers at Strongsville Pursuit
A Cleveland dispatch reports a posse of farmers and deputy sheriffs pursuing two bank robbers near the Cuyahoga county line after a failed attempt to rob the Farmers and Merchants bank at Strongsville. One robber was wounded in the thigh and groin. companions fled into a field about a mile from Strongsville. The wounded man claimed the name Fogarty. robbers stripped his pockets and attacked back as townsmen opened fire with shotguns, but the robbers escaped south before ammunition ran out. The posse is organized and searching for the other two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
No Cash In Bank To Meet Checks Case Tops Grand Jury
H R Fullenwider 29 former manager of American Central Realty issued four checks Tuesday while knowing no funds existed at People's State Bank. Downtown transactions include 35 to H Cohen and Sons jewelers and rent segments. Grand jury in session delayed action until September. Fullenwider missing since Tuesday night as his rooms in the insurance building are re rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's State Bank
H. R. Fullenwider
H. Cohen
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
T. J. Moll
Charles Remster
Grand Jury
Fullenwider
American Central Life Building
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Gown Destroyer
William Gadd
Workhouse
I. M. Henry
Phaedo
Euthyphro
Plato
Charles A. Carter
Wonderland
John Wood
Board of Pub No Safety
The
Knights of Pythias
Meridian St
Illinois
Fidelity Rebekah
Frank Daugherty
N. Ilinois St
Michael Ryan
Superior Court No. 1
Billy
Page
Richard
Tohill
Neystone Ave
Augustus M. Broden
Thomas J. Markey
Anna Kuhns
Wash Lowe
Walloon Lake
Green
Wood Park
United
Ancient Order of Druids
China
Creatore
Riverside Park
Irvington
Jackson
Jennings
Scott Counties
Brookside Park
Robert Metzger
Joe Clay
Dave
City Hospital
Whallon
Frank Baker
Elliott R. Hooton
Perry Wardin
Cupid
Dianapolis
Will
Marvin County
Ually
Emmett Huggins
County Commissioners Court
Gineers
United Press
Pittsburg
Representa
Cambridge Springs, Pa
Railway Conduc
Pleir
Dynes Unger
STATE
Sleuth
Lonely Roadway
H. E. McClelland
U. S
Men of the
United States
Marapolis
Grant
Bowman
Isaiah Bowman
Geological
John Swafford and
Stinsville
Kelley Bros., Liverymen
Mr. Hatfield
Elks’ Lodge
Berlin
Baron von Linde
Ville, Ohio
Cleveland, C
Cuyahoga County Line
Strongeaviille
Fogarty
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Strongsville
Offi
CES
American Central Life Insurance Build
Ing
Chile
Santiago
Wuwlschner’s
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