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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
1
Frisco graft widens as auditor books face probe
San Francisco reports grand jury expanding graft probes. An expert accountant worked on the county auditor's books for days, alleging wholesale looting since the war era. A $100000 stationary bill for municipal officers was bought at about twice market price. Board of Public Works to be investigated next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe-McHae Freee Associatas
San Francisco
Grand Jury
Are
Dirs
Board of Public Works
Meat prices boosted by East Side butchers amid herd trust claims
In New York on December 3, President Roore plans to meet East Side butchers and patrons to discuss meat price increases blamed on a meat trust. Over the past weeks prices rose several times sparking near-fights as merchants contend they must raise prices or face starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weriees-menee
Aanpriacumy
New York
Roorewalt
Eaat-side
Heef Trust
United States Weather Forecast Reports Mild Night
The forecast calls for fair conditions Monday night with a mild, tranquil pattern across the region. Outlook suggests continued calm weather through the late hours with no strong systems expected.
Roosevelt Aims to Refund Insurance Fund Contributions
Special report says President Roosevelt intends to refund 148000 dollars taken from policy holders of Equitable Life Mutual Life and New York Life. The funds, described as the yellow-dog money, funded the 1904 Republican National Committee. Cortelyau and Bilas blocked return initially, but the president remains resolved to have the money refunded before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Washington
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Thel
Fquitable Life
The
Mutual Life
New York Life Insurance
George B. Cortelyau
Cornelius W. Bilas
New York
Tha Pailey
Fragmented Classifieds Show Mixed Local Ads
A garbled set of local notices lists a barber shop vest, LOOM APACE FOR RENT, first class storage, Inke Bros at 23 N. Ab bata-at with phone 2222, and scattered phrases about restaurants and employment. The fragmentary text hints at ads for jobs and services without coherent details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inke Bros
N. Abbata-at
Grand Jury Told to Probe Indiana Stag Club Gambling Den
Judge Fremont Alford instructed the December grand jury to investigate reports of a gambling den at the Indiana Stag Club on N Delaware. He warned witnesses to answer questions or face perjury charges, and urged indictments for visiting a gambling resort and related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyion
Fos
Indiana
Congress Convenes Final Fifty Ninth Session
Congress meets to open the last three months of the fifty ninth session with 90 senators 364 house members and party counts listed. A presidential message looms and nominations for the Supreme Court are under discussion as lawmakers prepare to act.
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Senate
House
Wis
New York
Ong Fom Magsarhucelia
Roosevelt
Longworth Wey
Texas
Bar's New Chief Elected President and Secretary Named
Marion County Bar members met Monday to elect Lawcen M. Harvey as president and Lars Whitecourt as secretary. John St Wilson had chaired the drafting committee which prepared the sentiment on new corporation legislation and to submit the committee report in writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Bar Associates
Ant
Husa
M I
Marion Club
Minturn
Hts
Jury for Metzger Trial Draws Special Panel
Special Judge John W. Kealing was appointed to oversee the case against Robert Metgur Niet of patius charged with injuring John Farrington. A special venire of talesmen will be drawn Monday for jury selection when the trial begins next Thursday. M. M. Bachelder, plaintiff in a civil suit for damages for Farrington, may offer services to Prosecutor Charles P. Henedtet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kealing
Fremont Alford
Robert Metgur
Niet of
Patius
John Farrington
Talesmen
M. M. Bachelder
Farrington
Calef Motager
Charles P. Henedtet
Boulders In Air Report To Public Works Board
Fred Coons of 2141 Shimer avenue told the Board of Public Works that White River Sand Co. is a nuisance to neighbors. He alleged an upright beam on Mariette Drive and a dynamite blast last Friday that killed many fowl and hurled boulders into his yard. He was advised to complain to the Board of Public Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Coons
Shimer-ave
Board of Public Works
Monfaynd
White River
Mariette Drive
Fiat
Capnn
Board of Public Safety
Negro Hailed Forces Fined After Altercation
Irving Orner, a young black man, was brought before a police court Monday after a scuffle with Mrs. Mary Poulter, whose husband runs a grocery on Indiana Avenue. Poulter, who slapped him in response to an insult, had her front teeth knocked out. Cornet was fined $50 and sentenced to days in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Orner
Mary Poulter
Indiana-ave
Cornet
Shonts Denies Theodora Engagement Rumor
Theodora P. Shonts, chairwoman of the Panama Canal Commission, arrived in New York aboard the Colon from Panama and denied rumors of an engagement to Albert de Luynes Duc de Chaulnes. She is not yet out of school and will debut on December First, with Mr Shonts noting no marriage plans and attributing gossip to the glamour of the Chaulnes name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe
New York
Theodora P. Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Colon
Panama
Ducts
Mob Threats at Gillette Trial as Jury Watches
At Herkimer courthouse armed soldiers guard entrances as Chester Gillette faces trial for Grace Brown's murder. Amsterdam and Watertown letters threaten lynching if found guilty. jury to retire today with verdict possible by nightfall. Defense and the court prepare for a tense afternoon amid crowding witnesses and anxious relatives.
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Scrippe-MeRar Drees Association
Herkimer
Dee
Watertown
Gillette
Martin
Chester Gilietto
Miss Grace Brown
Wil
Ames
Tral
Grace Brown
Gillette murder trial images Chester Gillette proceedings
Jurors hear testimony in the Gillette murder trial at Fourth Street Court House in Herkimer. Evidence disputes the depth where the bone was found as District Attorney Ward questions witnesses including Cortland merchant Wan A. Van Wir who recalls selling a tennis racquet to Gillette before his Adirondack trip. Senator Mills defends Gillette and urges an impartial verdict while criticizing the opening statements as prejudicial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Mills
Grace Brown
Gillette
Utica
Cheater Gillette
Denver
Col
Coltexa
Jaat Rrimius
Cortland
Lifflette
Adirondacks
Mills
WH Lette
Hin Yong Man
Milla
Prayer surrounds Gillette trial as family seeks verdict
The mother and relatives of Cheaster Gillette express strong faith and prayers for an acquittal in the awaited trial of the accused murderer. They cite support from Bere and Zion City leaders and expect Cheaster to join his family for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette
Chester
Ingraham
Grace Brown
Scrippe-McRae Preas Association
Denyre
Col
Bere
Frank Gitlette
Prother
Nero
Zion City
Gillettes
Dowleltex
Salvation Army
New York
Orea Brown
Bully Court Sentences Man After Street Assault
Judge Whatton imposed ten days in jail and ten dollars plus costs after a Friday street altercation. Albert Menezer denied kicking and claimed only a slap. Carl Deltz testified Menezer struck him on the head. The case noted Menezer’s good family background and history with the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revaune
Carl Deltg
Albert Mouerop
Whatton
Wharton
Ju- Nee
Albert Monerer
Bre
Beaver Set Free After Grand Jury Action
The grand jury told Judge Fred Alford it had charged Same Neaver, trustee of Lawrence township, with misuse of about 5000 of township funds. It found no incumbating evidence against Mr. Reaver or Samuel Clawson, an assessor, who were discharged. Six indictments were returned for the November term. twenty accused were discharged and $0 indicted. Witnesses heard in November numbered 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredimont Alford
Neaver
Lawrence Township
Reaver
Samuel Clawson
Anine
Steele Exhibit Showcases Bucels New Paintings at Lynch Gallery
A community exhibition titled Work will feature the recent paintings by T. C. Bucels at HL Lisber company galleries from December 3 to December % inclusive. The works were created mainly around Brookville, Indiana and are described as among the artist’s best efforts from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Bucels
HL Lisber Company
Brookville
Jt Fe
Indies
Rouse Indicted by Grand Jury in Meridian Plastics Case
Indiana city official Roy Rayse faces two counts after a grand jury indictment alleging direct and indirect interest in creosoted block sales to the Republic Creosoting Co and involvement in paving contract with Marion County Construction Co on Meridian Avenue. Bond set at 100 dollars. Rayse, a former council member, is accused of soliciting favors while in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morry
Horse
Royay
Jamer Broaden
Charien Gemsmer
Linton A. Cox
Reyse
Indianapallo
Republic Creosuting Company
Ig Iu
Marion County Construction Company
Meridianvat
Rayne
Sweeney
Louis Reese
Timothy Griffin
Board of Public
Equity Men Blamed in Owensboro Fire and Theft Incident
In Owensboro Kentucky a blaze destroyed a barn and barn valuables tied to James Wirwon a wealthy turmer and equity backer. The damage included 10 000 rose 20 head of mules harness and oat stores. Bloodhounds pursue suspects tied to an invading tobacco stash and 500 bushels of cash. The fire sparked by American Society of Equity sympathizers linked to J A Everitt Indianapolis organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeippe-Meline Drege
Owensboro
Dea
Davion
James Wirwon
Turmer
American Society of Equity
Seate Panhisers
Equity
Funeral for Lorena Milix Held at College Avenue Baptist Church
Lorena Milix aged TL died with funeral held in the College Avenue Baptist church. Rev H N Quisenberg officiated. Her mother lies near death from tuberculosis while four companions served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Milix
Prank
Collegeave. Baptist Church
H. N. Quisenberg
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College-Ave
Baptist Charge
Pembroke Arcade
Fallani Autings
Eee
Shotguns
Adplae Football Goods
Gua Babich
Exiy Washington
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