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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
1
A former Milwaukee cashier, Hering, who handled cash for the bank run by President Stensland, declared innocence and blamed the bank's collapse on Stensland’s actions. He claimed he warned Stensland weeks ago and that he would clear his name. He appeared in the city, spoke with reporters, and said he would prove his noninvolvement.
The press report notes Justice Gli gérich ordered Mutual Life to furnish a correct list of its policy holders to the international policy holders’ committee and to provide a state insurance department in Albany within ten days, with a similar demand for accuracy and timeliness.
ST. LOUIS August. Sere M. Hunt a jetty passenger agent for the Chicago and Alton railroad is at St. Joan's hospital near death. Attending physicians say he can scarcely survive the day. Hunts suffering from arsenic poisoning attributed to kidney trouble.
Indiana Railroad Commission probes show shippers paying train crews to secure extra cars. Correspondence from Kitehel on the C and T railroad reveals brakemen offering cars for 2 dollars, with crews masking theft by reporting engine trouble or routing to favored stations. Investigators vow thorough probing to correct the practice.
Barney OConnell aged unknown died Thursday morning while waiting for an ambulance to City hospital. He was found near Lily Four rail lines between Alabama and New Jersey street. Morgan and Amsden reported him in distress. ambulance arrived too late. Neighbors said OConnell had been ill for days and slept in an old wagon with straw. A postmortem examination will be held by Deputy Ferener F J Robertson. Police confirmed the name. body taken to city morgue.
Terippa Mekine Press Association reports James Lun will not consent to selling any Great Northern real estate in Seattle to Harriman. The refusal blocks a right of way for a Fifth Avenue line southward, possibly marking an entry to a proposed messenger station, prompting a Harriman route change.
Norfolk aug 8 A mob was alleged to plan a lynching of two negroes held in Greensboro jail on charges of murdering a Southern railway foreman named Boacham last week. Authorities awaited word on the alleged mob action and pledged to guard the prisoners.
Fort Worth dispatch says a cloudburst flooded Durango streets several feet deep with three drownings. Ad chatter markets and local goods appear in clipped ads, including piano updates and cigar promotions.
New York story suggests a note and a bouquet to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw led to Stanford White’s murder. Florence Ziegfeld’s information to District Attorney Jerome hints at a possible motive and timing for the fatal act. The note circulated amid New York theater circles, tying Madam Nesbit Thaw affair to the crime and investigations.
In a Thursday morning scene at the county clerk’s office, an elderly couple sought legal nuptials. Groom Warner Sandtock, born in Germany in 18H, and bride Theresa Alice McGuire of Gosport Indiana, formerly Margaret Dugely, completed the necessary records for matrimony amid quiet remarks. The second venture marks a life chapter as they move toward formal union. A separate dispatch notes the sale of the App gold mine in Stockton California for 1.4 million to English capital interests, with Capit. J. Newellia named as former owner and promoter.
Standard Oil reduced the price of refined oil by half a cent per gallon in Cleveland today. New quotations cover Ohio State test and water white Ohio mate test at 10 cents, headlight at 17.5 cents, and et hene at 1 cent. gasoline and Taphthe quotes remain unchanged.
In Cincinnati on August 2, A Norvale, ex-vice president of Municipal Banding and Security, arrested in a case tied to theft of others' money. He previously ran offices in the Union Trust building and did business in Buffalo and New York. His arrest draws interest from prominent locals as a Furlong Detective operative and a noted attorney depart for Buffalo and New York.
In Paris a theater insider recounted overheard Thaw case chatter aboard a train. A stage chorus member reportedly told of visiting Mrs Thaw with others the night before Mr White’s death, hinting at a possible motive and signaling that authorities still seek decisive evidence.
Ora Glen Wells through Grace Wells sues the city of Indianapolis for 1000 dollars alleging injuries from a Highland Square teeter board last May. The claim says a ten foot long board did not fit the trestle and slipped from ground level causing a broken arm. Old revolver accident injures Frank Heinbeck during cleaning in a Rabbe saloon rear room. bullet grazed skull, no arrests made.
An ailing rumor trace suggests ex-Congressman Ricnara Yater will withdraw from political races, signaling an abrupt end to his senate bid. The report locates Peoria, Wisconsin as the center of movement, with August notes marking the timing of the potential exit.
A tangled tale centers on Carl Prosvile alias A Norvale, linked to bigamy and theft. Alice Coughlin, owed about 1900 dollars, pursues him with 4000 spent on justice efforts. Prosvile allegedly duped multiple women, including Miles McCullough and a Cantillan Madrid-born spouse, while seeking marriage to Siew Daisy McCullough of Oxtard. He faces charges of bigamy and theft as authorities prepare for trial.
Special to The St Louisville Ky Aug 3 David Al jar stockrader Hustonville TX at Bt Josephs Wicirmary here founders 4 surgical operation An attempt will be made Ww grow a new nude to take the place of the original which was writen off by Job Bangs who fought with Al Jin over a fatile transaction Funeral of D M Geeting The funeral services in memory of David 31 Gerling late chief deputy at the state bureau of startaties will we neld at the residence S50 Trondwig eelock Bathday afternoon and the 10ferment will be in Crown Hilcometer The Rev Frank Ballard pastor the Memorial Presbyterian churea at somesn the deceased was a member will officiate at the services and the Odd Fel lows and Knights of Pythian will also take part The funeral services will be public
Frank E. Gavin, a noted Democratic lawyer, says he has not announced and has no intention of seeking the nomination for Congress. He notes strong party material and voices a preference for another candidate, while allowing he would not accept an offered nomination. The convention will be held next Tuesday.
Washington Aug 2 The immigration bureau opened an inquiry into charges that the Mormon church recruited European women for polygamous marriages in Utah. Elders in England Germany Sweden and Norway allegedly sought girls many minors to wed Mormons. Officials plan to detain women awaiting investigation, with ports like New York and Boston conducting tests.
The county commissioners granted Charles Rogers a salt liquor license at a Maryland street saloon despite a public remonstrance led by Rev. John F. Lewis of the Indiana Anti-Saloon League. Samuel J. Atman, a loan keeper, spoke of discovering remonstrance papers and withdrawing from two other protests. Henry Warrum defended Rev. Lewis, saying the remonstrance aimed to expose honest motives, while Warun clarified his knowledge of the case.
Mayor Bookwalter vows the $300,000 bond delivery to Newton Todd cannot salvage the city hall project, as Attorney M. M. Bachelder seeks a permanent injunction against Todd and city officials. Plaintiffs claim the market house site belongs to the city and a city hall would disrupt market activity and waste funds.
John Douglas, a colored man, attempted to sell a horse to William Henry, a livery man on West Pearl Street, Thursday morning. Henry suspected theft and, after buying a cigar, Douglas was arrested by Henry’s cyclemen Seblangen and Woodard. Douglas confessed to stealing the horse from George Reggon’s farm near Plainfield, stated he had ridden around the area, and currently lives at 129 Alvardest. The horse was valued at $65.
Annetts Thurman, once employed at the Lieber residence in North Pennsylvania, was brought from Middletown by Detective Jacob Kurtz. She faces charges of stealing a diamond brooch and wearing apparel from Mrs. Lieber. Police have been unable to locate the missing items.
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