14 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
1
Amite dispatch reports a clash over accepting women into Rome embassy society. Ambassador Henry White rejected a court marshal list including a Princess N, triggering protests from Italian society and government. President Roosevelt’s transfer to Paris is viewed as endorsing White’s stance amid Rome’s uproar.
In Washington on December 14, report reveals Andrew Carnegie’s old employer is dead and the veteran telegraph messenger Larcombe 7 is connected to his fame. A band of thieves are sought after raids on Chicago society homes at 15 Prairie Ave and Charles A. Plamondon’s residence, with plunder valued at 8,000.
Dayton Ohio December hearing on Gilman case was postponed at defendant attorney's request. The case involves a half wit and a murder linked to Dana Gilman with appeals to probate court anticipated. Squire Terry will hear motions as attorneys argue entiva Cook faces charges. The dead girl’s body was found at the post lem, with no operation performed according to investigators.
A spree of robberies struck banks across several towns including Frext Zinoite Ma, Olle, and Drexel Mo yesterday morning. Loot amounts ranged from 301 to 109 with total losses around 10 000 as safes and buildings were damaged in the daylight heists.
A ragged column blends street anecdotes and small events from Indianapolis area life. Items include Shank’s dogs praised as champions, grand jury completion of an Indiana stag case, Emmett Bolger’s return from Chicago to pursue art, Judge Henry Clay Allen commenting on Vicksburg surrender, and Marion county attorneys' boxing crowd habits. Also noted are farm labor, early closing due to weather, a city druggist assisting the poor, a lawyer's friends at a courtroom event, a child’s whimsical remark about Santa Claus, and public instruction officials briefly absent from the statehouse followed by a shopper recounting a holiday rush.
In a crowded New York track incident on the hoodoo turn Vanderstuytt was hurled from his wheel into a box, striking a woman onlooker. He suffered a scalp wound but returned to the race after an hour long delay. Walthour and Bedell battled for a lap as Fogler’s wheel clipped Vanderstuytt’s and riders plunged down the embankment. The race resumed with scores showing All teams at 1,751 miles and two laps except several riders listed with 1,750.9.
The Free Labor Bureau opened at the Salvation Army under Mrs J G Galley near Cordova, accepting applications from job seekers and employers. Women constitute most inquiries. The bureau offers free services and can be reached by telephone at Moth 2276 or in person daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clemert M Holderman of Indianapolis will be among speakers at a Democratic celebration for George W Rauch in the Eleventh district. The meeting occurs year end at North Manchester with several prominent speakers. Supper will be in the armory and Rauch will deliver an address. Holderman was the Democratic candidate in the Eleventh two years ago, defeated by Fred Landis.
An elderly Black man was found dead Friday morning at the Salvation Army hall on Capital Avenue after spending the night in a lodging house. Authorities described the death as natural causes, with no evidence of foul play, and the scene was cleared as routine.
A state educational commission endorses better pay for teachers and higher qualifications, urging legislative action. It calls for school centralization where suitable, improved rural schools, safer better built facilities, and a revised school house law to ease use while maintaining standards. The report lists commission members including state superintendent Fusnett A. Cotton and university presidents.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania an explosion at Bottomwood colliery killed four workers and injured nine. Inspector Davin reports evidence indicating a mine explosion followed a worker lighting a cigarette against rules after opening a safety lamp. The responsible party among the four killed is identified as the likely culprit.
Indianapolis artist George Brehm gains notice in New York as he unveils a graceful ice skating figure drawing. The piece shows a handsome winter costume, skates, and natural pose, signaling notable progress in his art and rising status in the metropolis.
Funeral services for Willohn Keach, who died at his home on 16 W Markets Street Wednesday of typhoid fever, were held at 2 o clock Friday afternoon.
Nogi the famed Japanese general who led forces at Port Arthur reportedly fell from his horse while returning home. He was rendered unconscious with a critical condition reported. Once a celebrated commander in the Russo-Japanese War, he was hailed as a hero by the people until the war’s end.
A fragmentary 1890s style letter from James T. Walker of New York Life warns policy holders in Wake er Keansville Ind that proxies must be voted in person or by a neighbor, notes stationery provided by the company, and urges timely action before deadlines for the upcoming election in New York. It includes a purported sample letter asking policy holders to authorize representation by mail, though the exact intent remains concealed.
Members of the Riverside improvement club executive committee met the Court of Public Works on Friday and presented a written petition for improvements. They ask for sewer, lighting, flood control near Riverside park, and more frequent car service. Names listed include Ify, filler, W Howe, W R Litet, August Wacker, F M Silery, Bert Narnex, and Dr Charles Bamum.
Two thefts were reported. At a Ravxlare grocery owned by Samuel Verring a 16 year old burglar pried the front door Thursday night and stole 90 from the cash register. At the Joshua Veliing residence a 51% Birchave occupant tore open a rear window and took 14 from the cash drawer. cigars and liquor were also missing.
The Indiana Railroad Commission was notified by the Manon railroad company that it had reduced freight rates from the Rose dale district for domestic shipments. The price drop affected the Jesepin Cyclone route, lowering rates from $1.10 to a lower figure, with a new rate of % cents per tam.
New York December 14 The actor Rankin Duvall died today after an attempted injury yesterday when a knife struck his body during a fatal assault. The incident occurred at an event where the actor was reportedly attacked by an assailant. Duvall succumbed to his injuries despite efforts to aid him.
Flora Harbough's baby died after being placed on an Interurban track near Atlanta Indiana. The mother admits carrying the infant into the front yard shortly after birth and claims ignorance of events leading to the child's death. Coroner Ray expects murder charges as evidence is gathered.
Special to The Sam reports from New York on December 4 that Andrew Carnegie urged the civic federation to grant a tremendous portion of the fortunes of the extremely rich to the people. He likened this proposal to an income tax in his remarks at the meeting.
Maggie Morton was arrested for stealing seven women's handkerchiefs and a steel beaded pocket took in two department stores Thursday afternoon. She was fined $9 and sentenced to ten days in jail Friday after officers found the items in her possession during a search.
In a crowded shopping area, Marcie Duvall and Stra May Starford detained George Denny amid accusations of theft. A pistol linked to the Stafford home was found with Denny, who faces larceny charges after a recent release from custody. City police, including Officer White, responded to the disturbance.
In Richmond Indiana a paragraph notes Reverend Brel Tinnley of Cambridge City presented a Gaelic language Bible printed in Holinburg Scotland. The volume is in good condition with a clear print and intact binding.
A bigeye buggy once owned by the late Benjamin Wardsyn sold for 125 dollars after a datage sale in the court of Justice A R Hutchinson. Joseph Beeth, current owner, won the horse from the predecessor for the amount and the buggy’s value was set accordingly. A delivery wagon allegedly connected to the defendant was not proven to have caused the damage, and the plaintiff Borinstein failed to recover damages.
A strike disrupts mail service at a Mexican international route hub in Laredo and affects all U S mail with federal court appeals sought for relief. A U S marshal at the scene and ongoing efforts to restore handling of the mails are reported. Mary McManus conducts nightly revival meetings at Union Gospel. Designers Exhibit shows student work from Blanton, Shortridge High schools at Terron Art Institute through next Monday.
The Hiniding hospital will house 50 patients upon occupancy, with epileptics drawn from the county poor asylum. Indiana reports show 37 in childlike infant range, 45 in the adult asylum, and additional epileptics in county jails. Of the total epileptics, 74 are under twenty and 62 are aged 16 to 45 years. overall numbers include a majority male. Public care for relatives remains uncertain.
William Olvey admitted stealing goods valued at 3600 from the Indianapolis Warehouse company and sold them. Lee Kaminsky, a junk dealer, and Judge Fre ncht Alford presided. Olvey was fined one dollar and sentenced to ten days in jail. Kaminsky fled before punishment after being accused of knowingly assisting. Roarky-Han had previously appeared regarding the warehouse issue.
Revenue officers raid a city warehouse and seize about 190 cases of whisky sold as bottled in bond goods. Settlement will be handled via Internal Revenue Commissioner Yerkes in Washington DC. Neal may push penalties above the minimum of 100 dollars, with up to 1449 dollars and possible two years imprisonment. Local ads promote home goods and services from various shops downtown.
A dated city record lists births including Anan Heown Ella Heown Emmett and Marc Oslo and others with addresses and initials, followed by death notices for Michael C Reagan Hugh J Drummond Remary Williams John Mohler Elizabeth Maratan and others with causes such as lobar pneumonia angina pectoris senility typhoid pneumonia and tuberculosis. It also notes building permits and various names tied to addresses and occupancy.
James T. McDermott, a Chicago native born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been elected to Congress from Illinois. He is called to the role as a Democrat, joining about ten others, with his wife set to accompany him to Washington.
A Marion county grand jury questioned Mrs. May Hinkle three times regarding statements by Police Chief Robert Metzger in the Farrington trial and an affidavit seeking a postponement. She appeared ill but was declared capable by doctors to testify. No indictments announced yet. arrests and indictments in related matters expected later.
Washington reports five famines raging in Asia with one in Tsuajin and others in central China provinces, provoking Red Cross officials to weigh aid methods such as food shipments over cash. In Russia 100,000 peasants starved amid famine riots in Samaria and Simbirsk provinces, with landlords harmed as starving crowds demand relief. Economies unravel as property losses mount and aid plans form.
A Superior Court divorce trial exposed years of alleged abuse by Col. Barnett toward his wife Mrs. Barnett. Witnesses described choking fits, threats to life, and repeated cruelty, while Mrs. Barnett testified to financial dependence and neglect, prompting a favorable divorce ruling for her.
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