Thaw Defense Gets New Momentum as Delmas Takes Charge
The Thaw case moves after attorney Delmas asserts control at noon. Doorkeeper Bowman testifies he heard a Christmas Eve threat to kill Thaw, aiding the defense. Judge Jerome presses sharp cross examines and Thaw shows signs of strain, Evelyn Thaw remains composed in nearby room as coverage unfolds.
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Jerome
Delmas
Benjamin Bowman
Madison Square Theater
Bowman
Delphin Delmas
Daniel O'Reilly
Gleason, Hartridge
McPike
Peabody
California
Thaw Case Witnesses Clash Over Mental State
In court today defense and prosecutors spar over Thaw's sanity as Bowman testifies about threats from Stanford White and Evelyn Nesbit. McCaleb recalls June tragedy night on Madison Square roof garden with Thaws, noting irrational conduct after the shooting and Mrs Thaw's reactions.
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McCaleb
Cafe Martin
Madison Square Roof Garden
MecCaleb
San Francisco
Henry Kendall
Truxton Beale
Garden
Harry Nendall
Rhodius Deed Filed In Trust For Indiana Sale
George Rhodius and Elma Rhodius his wife signed a trust deed in Allegheny Pennsylvania assigning the Rhodius estate to Indiana Trust Company of Indianapolis to be sold for the benefit of George Snodius and his heirs. The paper was filed here Wednesday afternoon.
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George Rhodius
Elma Rhodius
Allegheny
Rhodius
Indiana Trust Company
Indianapolis
George Snodius
Freight Rates to Rise Ten Percent Across Railroads
Chicago February reports a plan to raise freight rates by about 10 percent east of Chicago, extending to Canada. The Central Freight Association coordinates the move with a higher minimum per car, aiming to boost revenue despite wage hikes pushing costs up by 10 to 110 million dollars yearly.
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Chicago
Sineas
Ohio River
Seaboard
Canada
The
Central Freight Association
Lnes
Pacific Ocean
Local Jottings: Miscellany From Indianapolis Streets
Brief items note quiet anti saloon league work in Indianapolis with Carl Minton the new league attorney planning campaigns against saloon interests. Other short items mention streetcar mirrors at College Avenue cars, footpads influencing revolver trade, potential plant improvements at Alias Engine Works, questions about a county commissioners automobile, statehouse painting needs, police department expenses vs brewery and retail licenses, Y M C A activities, a joke at a banquet, a land interest trip to Brownsville Texas, and transit line changes plus gas company notices about slot meter losses and customer contracts.
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Anti-Saloon League
Indianapolis
Carl Minton
League
Shortridge Students to Lobby Against Uniform Education Bill
Indiana lawmakers may face a lobby of Shortridge High School students and their parents opposing the uniform education measure. Principal Bentor urged pupils to argue against the bill, warning it would harm the school and its activities.
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Indiana
Shortridge High School
Shortridge
Bentor
Tndianapolis
Indianapolis
Workman Crushed Under Machinery and State News
Newspaper report details a fatal accident at Harrison and Priests where Scott Thomas, 65, died after being crushed by a small locomotive while supervising hoisting gear for stone blocks used in state projects. The incident followed a beam break during a yard operation.
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Scott Thomas
Ittenbich and Company
Harrison and Priests
Thomas
King Edward Calls Mme Bernhardt Amid Theater Rumors
Paris report says Mme Bernhardt was interrupted during dressing by a mysterious caller claiming to be King Edward of Manyland. The conversation included a question about showtime and a remark about a $215 engagement fee for the theater visit.
Skirt Tracked Microbes From City Street
In Trindon on February 6 Professor W B Bolton Lov reports a woman’s skirt trailing for half an hour in the street yielded a laboratory find of 18,500,000 microbes including phthisis bacilli, after being sent to a lab by the Scripps MecRae Fresas Association.
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Scripps-MecRae Fresas Association
Trindon
W. B. Bolton
Fire destroys frexbury tenements injuring thirteen
Boston February 6 Fire swept a block of tenement buildings in Roxbury early today causing five hours of flames. One man James Gault died from gas, thirteen injured and 150 left homeless. A hot air explosion in a department store sparked the blaze amid deep snow and difficult rescues. Mrs Waterlass and her five week old baby were reported in very serious condition.
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Frexbury
James Gault
Shirtwaist Factory Fire Sparks Window Jumpers
A three story Philadelphia factory fire on the second floor caused twenty workers to leap from windows to escape the blaze. Rescue teams reported no serious injuries as the Arc wrecked the building and frightened workers.
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Philadelphia
Bill Targets House to House Medicine Sample Distr
A senate approved a measure banning house to house distribution of medicine samples by makers and druggists and prohibits giving samples to children under 16. Violations carry a fine between 40 and 50 dollars.
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Senate
Suspects on Trial in Police Court Hearing
The preliminary hearing for John Eagey and Thomas Sullivan charged with holding up and beating three people last Monday was held in police court on Wednesday afternoon. Attorneys requested more time, so the trial was continued from the morning session to allow thorough preparation.
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John Eagey
Thomas Sullivan
Minstrel Boss Primrose in Salary Dispute
Ed Chappell failed to extract due pay from George Primrose in a burnt cork troupe dispute tied to Indianapolis performances. Primrose posted a 100 cash bond. case set for February 12 in Justice of the Peace Sheppard’s court. Troupe belongings and receipts were attached by constables. neither Primrose nor Chappell appeared at the show due to the controversy.
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Court of Justice of
Mr. Primrose
Mr. Chappell
Mind Was Unsound in Lottery Case
John A. Woodard admits taking money for lottery tickets with promises of a big prize that never appeared. Flo sought a change of venue from Marion County Criminal Court citing county prejudice against lottery and against him. Judge Pritchard overruled the motion. an affidavit from Woodard’s lawyers says he was of unsound mind on January 2 and remains so.
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Woodard
Flo
Marion County Criminal Court
Pritchard
J. H. Storms
A. G. Otto
Senator Cox Proposes Oil to Ease Safety Board Appointees
Senator L A Cox introduces a measure to exempt 29 Indianapolis Board of Safety inspectors from the law barring police and fire department members from political participation beyond voting. The bill targets appointees not under police or fire department control and mirrors a similar bill filed in the House.
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L. A. Cox
Indianapolis Board of Safety
Ure
Board of Safety
Fire
Woman Found Dead in Princeton Hotel Room
Coroner Petersdorf ruled death by own action in a Princeton hotel room where a woman named Anna Smith, with no address given, died from gas exposure. The body has yet to be identified.
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Princeton
Petersdorf
Anna Smith
Investigation Aims at School Furniture Trust
A federal grand jury in Chicago is poised to probe an alleged school furniture trust. The inquiry will follow patterns used in Standard Oil and beef cases with about 100 witnesses summoned from across the country.
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Federal Grand Jury
Tree collapses fatally injuring Bedford farmer Eli Johnson
Special to The Sun reports Eli Johnson, a Bedford Indiana farmer, was fatally injured when a tree with icy limbs fell yesterday. He was pinned for about thirty minutes and suffered severe cold exposure before help arrived.
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Johnson
Hearing on Owossost levee assessment set before Board
A further hearing on the assessment for the Owossost levee will be held before the Board of Works. The levee’s estimated cost is $20,000 and damages for condemned property are fixed at $8,000.
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Owossost
Board of Works, &Rb. 2
Harrod's Studio and Ashilan Bros. ads mix piano and rug services
New pianos priced from 1665 dollars at Wuischner's. Notices mention have you seen my 180 cent photos in folders. Harrod's Studio at 110 Virginia Avenue offers photography or related services. Ashilan Bros. & Co. advertise hoty phones and rug carpet cleaning, alteration, repair, and dyeing services.
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Harrod
Virginia
Committee Expects Favorable Report On Public Depository Bill
Members of the committee handling the public depository bill say the measure will be reported favorably. The committee continues its work on the bill.
Conductor Convicted in Ticket Embezzlement Case
Harvey Whritser a street railway conductor was convicted of embezzling street railway tickets and sentenced to one to five years in prison. Scott Grimes elevator operator aged 19 who took and disposed of the tickets was released under suspended sentence.
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Harvey Whritser
Scott Grimes
Ikkritser
Vicksburg Bill Advances In Senate For Monuments
The bill to appropriate funds for erecting state monuments and markers on the Vicksburg battlefield was advanced to third reading by the senate on Wednesday.
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Vicksburg
Senate
Ice Cream Cones for Banquets and Parties
Ice cream cones offered for banquets receptions and parties. Old telephone number Main 6211 appears as contact.
Accidental Ledger Notes and Goods Listings
An itemized snippet lists accordion dress plaiting in Room 8 of the Odd Fellows Building at Penn and Wash, mentions recovered buttons, and notes shotgun and rifle goods. It also references Habich at 121 West Washington Street and Heal Bros plasterers with phone numbers Main 605, New 5667, 1823.
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Odd Fellows’ Building
Penn
Heal Bros
Great Clean-Up Sale at None Better National Restaurant
A promotional notice for a clean-up sale tomorrow at None Better National Restaurant located at 38 40 Monument Place. The event emphasizes the store’s ongoing lead in offering good things to customers.
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Iim’s
Bette” National Restaurant
Monument Place
Rink's
Governor Hanly urges insurance reform in state message
The governor delivers a long message urging passage of the Babcock Farber bill creating a separate Insurance Department under the auditor of state. He attacks the State Life Insurance company and outlines reforms while noting printing actions and House delays. The message praises supervision reforms and calls for careful consideration during debate.
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Batcock-Farber Ill
Department of Insurance
Compan
Ile
Auditor of State
Stolen Advantages Bill Introduced by Senator Roemler
A bill aimed at stopping one corporation from adopting an identical name to another to piggyback on its reputation was introduced by Senator Roemler at the secretary of state's request. It would require the number of directors to be stated in articles of incorporation and include an emergency clause.
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Goodwine
Helen Gougar
Joseph M. Cravens
Joyce
Roemler
Secretary of State
Senate
Contingent Fund Bills Advance Insurance Policy Sharing
Two bills introduced by Senator Gannard on Wednesday seek to preserve the contingency fund by insurers and require Indiana companies to annually appropriate earnings among policy holders.
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Gannard
Indiana
United States Weather Forecast Snapshot
A brief weather note covers snow potential for Wednesday night or Thursday with a warming trend. It mentions sunrise at 6 49 and sunset times, and a reference to a 2 pm time or event labeled DM.
Disappeared dealer located near Denver in desertion case
Special to The sun reports Nappaunee real estate dealer John Rodegeb, who vanished months ago with no money, told police not to search for him as he was safe, has now been located near Denver, Colorado and may be brought back to answer charges of deserting his wife and daughter and leaving them destitute.
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White
Thaw
Delmas
Fifth Ave
Bowman
Deimas
Fitzgerald
Indianapolis Gas Company
Goshen
Ind
John Rodegeb
Nappaunee
Denver
Col
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Harry Thaw
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Tie
Jdisons
Stanford White
Gleagon
Delmas Is
Council of Attorneys For
Charles C. Wier
Jeop
Jeromes
Wiley
Evelyn Thaw
Thaw’s Lawyers
Mistrief
Countess of
Yarmouth
George I
Carnegie
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Edward Thaw
William Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit- Thaw
Gleason
Arthur
Lee Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Countess of Yarmouth
Ed Jerome
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William C. Howard
Howard
Martin Green
Green
Dinie Fitzgerald
Justice Fitzgerald
Court of Appeals
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Geen
Thomas McCaleb
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Truxton
Matt
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Sireet Car Company
Alias Engine Works
Cits
Breunig
Eil
John Caray
M. C. A. Banqnet
Dave Sherrick
Fortune
Intianapois
Brownsville
Tex
Feat the Measure
Onife
Greer Rt
Indiana Statehouse
Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors
Br. Thomias
Trais
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House Committee On Benevolent and Scientific Institutions
A. G. Read
King
Mme. Bernhardt
Edward
Queen
Scripps-McRae Preas Association
Paris
Mme
Bern
Hardt
King Edward's
Merce
the King and Queer
Lov
Roxbury
Mass
Boston
Scciops-McRae Press Association
Ed Chappell
George
Primrose
Dleman
John A. Woodard
After Furniture Trust
Ture Trust
Standard Oil and Beef
Bedford, Ind
Eli Johnson
Wuischner
Sental
Ashilan Bros. & Co
Bill
Denison Darhel Shop
Vest
Habich
Washington St
MR. Babcock
House
Gov. J
Frank Hanly
Trea
Dore Roosevelt
Wednesdas Tr
Insuransa
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Passawa
Fred Gemayer
Miscnivanus Democrat
Insurance Committee
Joan Edwards
Mgr. Bancock
Haring
Babcock
Hanis
Orig
State Life Insurance Company
United States
Colorado
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