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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1907
Page
1
Both the house and senate insurance committees reached nearly identical amendments to the Wabeowk insurance bill. The governor’s power remains in the measure with a return to both chambers for passage. The Farber and Babcock provisions align. approval likely Tuesday.
Isaac Lewis, a patrolman with 11 years on the force, shot and killed Police Captain Holspel in his Jackson office this morning. Fellow officers rushed in and restrained Lewis after the shooting, which left Holspel dead within ten minutes. motive is unknown and Lewis was placed in a cell after the incident.
John Ausmus and Zera Moon, known cattle ranchers, were held responsible by a coroner's jury for the murder of Robert McDowell near Ft. Morgan in April 1904. McDowell disappeared after a cattle sale. his skeleton was found on a ranch and buried recently. Robbery is alleged as the motive. McDowell reportedly had about five dollars.
PARK VIEW SANATORIUM offers treatment for cancer skin uterine and rectal diseases under Dr L L Leach with offices on New York California streets. GRANT CLAY showcases artificial teeth with fourteen years at New York Dental Co. The Gem Laundry advertises family washings rough dry at 5c per pound and flat pieces toned. Fluff Rugs made from ingrain Brussels velvet wilton moquette and cuminster by Ashjlan Bros & Co.
Short notes from the city recount everyday scenes and oddities. Citizens chatter about shopping shifts, bank appearances, and funeral processions causing traffic delays. The piece mentions a $1,000 saloon license bill, park board conflict over conflict of interest, humane society horse care, a missing hat from New York, a cold court adjournment, and Miss Indiana's breeze on the Circle.
Prohibitionists in Marion county circulate vigorous resolutions opposing Senator Mattingly’s high liquor license bill now before the Indiana house after passing the senate. The circular argues the plan fails where tried, would tempt communities and raise revenues from vice, and notes broad church and reform opposition including the Anti-Saloon League and Good Templars. It claims teachers fear salary increases funded by vice and asserts platforms and leaders did not endorse high license.
New York Senate member Senator Gilchrist of Brooklyn introduces a resolution alleging colossal graft in the New York City Board of Education. The measure calls for an investigation committee and appropriates $3000 to fund the inquiry.
William Griffin obtained a divorce from Anna Lemon Griffin in a Tuesday hearing before Judge J I McMasters. Griffin testified she abused him, threatened poisoning and chloroform surgery, causing sleepless nights. Anna Griffin, a practicing physician in Muncie, faced the charges and the split followed.
Testimony showed officers of State Life Insurance company receiving fixed salaries plus extra duties and questioned if profits or commissions affected pay. Wrynn detailed officers duties and salary basis while Matson payment and long financial figures were reviewed, including annual business volume and salaries through 1902.
The house passed a bill by 73 to 19 shifting appointive power for police boards in cities with 10 000 to 35 000 residents from the governor to mayors and city councils. Introduced by Carroll K. McCullough of Anderson, the measure reflects dissatisfaction with Gov. Hanly's appointments and signals broad discontent in cities under the metropolitan police law. The vote is seen as a direct rebuke to Gov. Hanly.
City workers questioned many people Tuesday to identify the woman found dead in the Princeton hotel on S Charles street. Authorities could not confirm the deceased’s identity or determine her home or relatives.
The new United States senator from Delaware is Harry Richardson. Born 34 years ago he built a packing firm with worldwide ads. He aims to honor Delaware and expects to become a prominent figure in national life.
The president endorses Secretary Witchcock in withdrawing timber lands from allotment in the Indian territories. He argues the Interior Department acted rightly and dutyfully to keep lands from being disposed to the highest bidder, resisting calls to surrender control. The letter, reported by Scripps McRae Press Association from Washington on February 3, urges support for the withdrawal amid a Senate probe.
In Trenton Missouri on February 5 thirty two prominent Princeton residents were arrested for playing cards for prizes. Prosecutor Kesterson led the raid on gambling houses and card parties held by society learners. All will stand trial with the first case set for Thursday.
Dr. Isaac Schwab a prominent rabbi and writer died in Chicago from a complication of diseases. Born in Germany in 1840 he spent most of his life in the United States and led synagogues in Portland Oregon Evansville Indiana Brooklyn New York and St Joseph Missouri.
Carson Nev Feb The legislature passed a joint resolution declaring it a crime for any legislator or state officer to ride on a railroad pass or to accept reduced transportation rates from a carrier.
A telegraph report from Goodrich on the Northern Pacific line says an unknown woman and five children died from exposure last night near the town in Bismarck territory.
Indiana, Illinois and Town railway is ousted from rooms on the fourth floor of the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal building for nonpayment of rent. Officers alleged to be in Tennessee engage in promotion. Furniture left by constables from Justice White's Broad Ripple court sits in the hall protecting coal, oil and asphalt lands. The president warns against granting oil and gas lands outright to top bidders and urges the interior department to avoid creating a monopoly. The letter forms part of a senate communication from the interior secretary.
Cass Connaway, away on tourney, reportedly linked with George Rhodius and his new wife Elma Dare. Connaway returned from New York and declined to comment, leaving officers puzzled as he smiled and said nothing.
Light snow and colder Tuesday night and Wednesday. Then fair weather with rising temperatures through Sunday. Times noted 6:50 a.m. and 12 noon with sunset around 5:00 p.m. Moments of unclear text reference Bliss Native Herbs and practical plasterers with old phone numbers. New planes priced from $165 and up. mentions Wulsobner's unclear.
New York February 5 District Attorney Jerome told a clerical committee that many lawmakers are cowards. He plans to enlist churches to back three Albany bills to shut poolrooms and curb betting at race tracks. Clergy endorsed the bills and pledged church support to pressure lawmakers. Jerome said many legislators fear ministers and are not upright, except a few brave ones.
A fire at Hudnut Milling company in Terre Haute Indiana wiped out the plant on the third floor early today causing about $1000 in losses. Fire broke out around 4 o'clock this morning. The Sun report notes no further details on damages or injuries.
In Ashtabula Ohio this morning Pittsburg Construction Company guards clashed with striking workers using guns clubs and knives. One man lay dead on the ground, believed to be George Butler, after a weeks long strike.
Senate approved Heykorn’s resolution calling for five senators to probe the Northern Pacific Railroad reorganization with the aim of Congress repealing its charter. The measure was referred to the Committee on Pacific Roads for action.
Frank O Briggs was nominated by the Republicans for United States senator this afternoon in Trenton New Jersey.
In a heated courtroom exchange the defense contends the young millionaire acted as if insane while the prosecutor’s questions to the expert witness probe the credibility of the testimony.
In New York on February Branderbury reports the Thaw defense begins its effort to prove Harry Thaw was insane when he killed Stanford White. Dr C C Wiley of Pennsylvania says thaws streetcar behavior and subsequent actions suggest insanity, while District Attorney Jerome challenges his expertise and objections strike parts of his testimony.
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