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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
9
Stephanie, the Countess, a familiar Marienbad social figure, appears in a panel while the Count,长期 invalid, has now lost use of his lower limbs. The Countess is shown at the top and the Count in the panel.
Effie Sexon and Fannie Grimes from Thorntown Ind came to Indianapolis to see life in a big city. They were taken from a Chinese joint on E Washington Street where opium is said to be popular and pleaded with Juvenile Judge G W Stubbs to be sent to the Indiana Girls school. The court refused and sent them home with their fathers John Grimes and John Sexon who promised swift action if further escapades occur. The judge warned they could face Lebanon circuit court if restless or evil again. The girls denied drug use and claimed they were after chop suey and novelty. A juvenile court officer said the episode looked bad for country girls and questioned their innocence.
Democratic managers pray for fair weather as Bryan notification events unfold in Lincoln Nebraska. National Chairman Mack and Secretary Woodson arrived to plan with Bryan and Kern while carpenters work in rain at the state capitol to build a large platform for speakers.
Miss Ollie Bransford, in criminal court for assault and battery after shooting James Harper, a negro who slapped her. She testified the revolver went off accidentally during a lovers quarrel, and Harper received a foot wound and a $1 fine plus costs.
Alfred Hanley charged with the murder of his brother in law George Reed will not be tried until the September term. He is willing to plead guilty to translaughter and a plea agreement is expected to be reached this week.
Jim Flynn the fighting coat hearer opened a training camp at Hastside A C yesterday. Flynn and Al Kauffman are set for a ten round no decision bout before the Pacific A C on Tuesday night August 25.
The text portrays a gamin culture around executions and Parisian streets. It describes boys climbing walls, lampposts, and gratings, chanting at condemned figures, and idolizing the Greve and public spectacles while mimicking police and royal figures. The piece recalls Voltaire and Paparoine fame among gamins.
Chapter IX explores the Gallic temper through portraits like Poquelin Beau marchais and Camille Desmoulins. It muses on gamin traits blending with common sense, comparing strength and faults, while noting Homer and Voltaire echoes. The piece hints at Championnet’s youthful bravado and public outbursts in Paris.
Coroner hears testimony in the Frenkel death case at 308 North Cap itol avenue as the family reveals alleged pressure from an insurance agent to surrender a policy. The son testifies to his mother's past attempts on her life and his father removing a knife. The coroner plans to type all evidence before public release.
Otto Schiller, described as a tramp of extraordinary imagination, told a tale that his mother was murdered and he hunted the killer to justify begging for food. Police in court relayed the fabrication to Acting Judge Wilkinson, and Schiller received 60 days at the workhouse. The story, later checked in New York, proved a fabrication.
Effie Iona Bailey sues Connie Bailey in circuit court for divorce claiming lack of permanent home due to moving mania as trial near, husband ignored illness and hospital care, allegedly struck and cursed her, and withholds belongings. She seeks $1000 alimony, restoration of maiden name Effie Iona Suits, plus attorneys’ fees and expenses.
Charles Hammer, accused of wearing four lodge insignia without right, is ready to plead guilty and pay the fine. He was fined 5000 dollars and costs in police court but appealed to the criminal court, awaiting September term to raise funds for payment.
Catherine Walten pleaded before Acting Police Judge Phillip Wilkinson to be allowed to return to Columbus Indiana, vowing never to be seen in Indianapolis again. The refined woman, charged with drunkenness, had previously made the same promise. She was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in the women’s prison after being found Monday in a room at the Hotel English.
Ed Rentsch, charged over two years ago with malicious trespass for attempting to oust a church congregation to open a saloon, faces impending grand jury indictments for fraudulent checks. He has been declared insane by a temporary commission, but the state plans to press the new charges and contend he is sane at trial.
Indianapolis President Watkins is negotiating to purchase the Grand Rapids Central League franchise to operate as a farm club. Grand Rapids reports state Watkins offered Phil Arnold cash for the club, with Bobby Lowe named playing manager and Ollie Chill business manager. Watkins visited Grand Rapids Tuesday and dismissed the rumor as the first he heard.
James S. Demarce charged with abandonment and neglect of a large family must refrain from all alcohol in future or face nine days of stone-cracking in the Marion county workhouse plus a 103 dollar fine. Juvenile Judge Stubbs suspended the sentence on good behavior, barring visits to barrel houses and saloons and forbidding any drinking. Katie Demaree, the wife, reported five children aged 11 to 2 months. The court kept the workhouse penalty pending further good conduct.
Laura B. Sipe states in probate court that Newton Sipe struck her and neglected support, and accuses him of drunkenness. They married in 1832, separated in 1907. She claims he earns $3 daily, seeks 350 alimony and 100 for attorney fees.
Police notify Elsworth Mason that his brother Elmer Mason was drowned in a stream near Peoria Illinois. The incident is reported as a personal tragedy with no further details provided.
Ovations for the officers and crews of the American battleship fleet mark their Auckland stay as one of the most pleasant parts of their long cruise.
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