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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1907

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Thaw Case Hears Evelyn Nesbit Testimony In Court

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified that Stanford White pursued her after her marriage to Harry Thaw and that White enlisted attorney Abe Hummell to pressure her to sue Thaw. She described White following her in a hansom and arranging meetings to pressure her, while Thaw pressed to keep her from speaking publicly.

Stanford White White Evelyn Abe Musmiett Thaw Summell Wummell Fifth-ave Lorraine Lincoln Evelyn Nesbit Europe Walts

Thaw Greets His Mother in Courtroom

In a courtroom scene Harry Thaw acknowledges his mother with a brief exchange as legal proceedings unfold. The moment centers on family ties amid the ongoing case and public scrutiny surrounding the defendant.

Harry Thaw

Thaw trial testimony and will details revealed

District Attorney Jerome and witnesses examine Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and her signatures on wills. Miss Pearce testified at the Pittsburg wedding and as a witness to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s will. Police arrest three chorus girls as prosecutors seek to prove past relations and gifts amid the Thaw case. Court adjourned for the weekend. Evelyn faced the jury with courage despite strain.

White Evelyn Jack Barrymore Evelyn Nesbit Stanford White Altorney Jerome Fle Tnan Evelyn’ Nesbit Thaw Justice Fitzgerald Thaw Hais Jerome Antornex Delmas Pvoslyn Twan Mazie Foliette Anna Crane Edna Chase Hattie Forsythe Paula Desmond Evelyn Thaws Vais Fogether

Power of Searcher Seeks Rhodius Estate Trusteeship

Joseph Emminger and John W. Claypool urge Indiana Trust Co to assume trusteeship over the Rhodius estate. Emminger demands proof that George Rhodius signed to the trust freely, without coercion. The maneuver aims to shift control from Emminger and Claypool to continue the Rhodius search with his wife Alma Dare.

Joseph Emminger Indiana Trust Company Rhodius Trust Company John W. Claypool George Rhodius Alma Dare Emminger Claypool

Victim IDs Hyde in Indianapolis highway robberies

William Hyde, arrested in Lafayette, was identified in Indianapolis by four victims of recent highway robberies. The four named witnesses Phil Lytle, Harry Chille, Dr Cottey, and Horace Scurrey said Hyde, unmasked, and a companion robbed multiple people on Monday and Tuesday nights in Indianapolis streets.

William Hyde Lafayette Indianapolis Hyde Phil Lytle Harry Chille Dr Cottey Horace Scurrey

Boy's Body Not Found After Drowning Incident

Diligent search by boats grappling hooks and pike poles failed to recover the body of William Earl Thomas age 1 the son of Mr and Mrs William Thomas of 1301 Everett Street He drowned Thursday afternoon while skating local authorities and rescuers continue to investigate the tragedy.

Shine Wilson William Earl Thomas William Thomas Everett St

Horse firm seeks name change to Reardon Black Quade

The Warman-Black-Chamberlain company that trades in horses at the stock yards petitions the Circuit Court to rename itself the Reardon-Black-Quade Horse Company. The document is signed on behalf by H. Reatton, identified as a company representative.

Warman-Black-Chamberlain Company Reardon-Black- Quade Horse Company

State Life inquiry seeks missing Edward J Mick in building deal

State investigators press to locate Edward J Mick amid testimony that he and his father William Mick may be connected to a Stevenson building sale. Sweeney denies arranging for the accuser to leave town, while officials claim Mick was in conference with Neer recently and that the Micks had no role or commissions in the deal.

State Life Burance Company John Bilheimer E. J. Mick Mick Neer Tramerca Statehouse L. Slick William Mick Co. E. Coffin Noel A. M. Sweeney Ab Noel Mr. Sweeney Sweeney Edward L. Mick Thirtieth Tllinois Sts Stevenson Building Wynn Stevenson W. F. Churchman Micks

Local Jottings from Our City in Brief Wintery Spring Notes

Local jottings collect small city items from spring time. Mentions John McGregor seeking funds for a Capitol avenue bridge and comments from a college platform passenger. Lieutenant Sandmann advances as a bicycle rider with no falls yet. Charles Black returns from Cuba with market opportunities cited. Testimony in police court praises J H Green as cool and precise. Wasp waist fashion critique appears amid other notes on clairvoyants and ice harvest. Meridian New York telephone building rises while Wonder land area eyes a new fire station. Wasp waist fashion noted amid several civic and crime related items. Senate fights over school books and State Life Insurance affair details emerge with conflicting statements and alleged takeoffs. The session closes with denials from Quinn and Sweeney andinsurance company witnesses.

Wabash Not Favorable In Rail Bill Hearing

Joint session of railroad committees in Hammond Thursday heard Dan W Simms of Laf anette oppose the ships bill provisions on reciprocal demurrage penalties for slow car movement and granting receivership power to the railroad commission J W Zart man Indiana Shippers Society spoke in favor of the bill

Senate Dan W. Simms Lafanette Wabash Railroad Company Railroad Commission J. W. Zartman Indiana Shippers At Sociation Bil

Masons Own Site at North and Illinois Streets

The transfer of the Schnull property at North and Illinois streets was recorded before the county recorder Friday. It was bought for 70000 dollars by trustees of the Grand Lodge F and A M of Indiana from Matilda L Schnull and Gustav C Schnull. Trustees named in the deed are Isaac P Leyden Olin E Holloway and J E Gavin. The property lies on the southeast corner and a temple for lodge use will be built.

Schnull North and Illinois-sts Grand Lodge F. and A. M Indiana Matilda L. Schnull Gustav C. Schnull Isaac P. Leyden Olin E. Holloway J. E. Gavin

Petty Thieves Punished in Indiana Court

Harry Seskin and Charles Burdell admitted petit larceny for taking a plush robe and a buffalo rope from H. F. Steuernigel’s wagon at Julietta Indiana. They pleaded guilty in Criminal court on Friday and were fined one dollar plus costs and sentenced to nine months and fifteen days in the workhouse.

Harry Seskin Charles Burdell Churchmanspike H. F. Steuernigel Julietta Ind

Frank James Becomes Oklahoma Farmer

Frank James, once part of the James brothers gang, bids on and wins a government auctioned farm in Oklahoma. The southeast quarter of section 355 south, 10 west was awarded, with a price of 2777 dollars. He has earned money staging horse races at county fairs in Missouri and Kansas.

Washington Frank Janes Jesse James Oklahoma General Land Office Comanche Reservation James Missouri Kansas

Divorce Demands Filed by Light and Koons

Friday divorce suits filed by Sadie C. Light and Mary Koons seek separation from Robert Light for desertion and from George B. Koons with $250 alimony. Koons allegedly bruised her body and spirit through beating and cursing.

Sadie C. Light Mary Koons

Classified Ad Highlights and Local Businesses

A collage of ads notes shotgun and rifle listings, football goods, and new pianos from 165 dollars up. It also cites Wulschner's and Heal Bros plasterers with contact numbers, plus National Restaurant at 36-40 Monument Place and taglines about quality and leadership in local offerings.

National Restaurant Monument Place

Blind Tiger Bill Nears Passage in House Amid Fierce Debate

The Indiana House neared passage of the blind tiger bill despite strong druggists opposition and repeated failed amendments. The measure would ban liquor sales in drugstores except by prescription, with penalties after a second offense and license suspension, while targeting mail order liquor and train deliveries. Veterans of Marion county, including Volz, led contra moves and faced sharp rebuttals from opponents as amendments were rejected.

Rful Sidney K. Garnard Janet Aquor Indiana Thomas D. Slimp Hortel White Green Mr. Slimp Marion County Bowlus Keller Norwood Olive Volz

Sunrise and sunset times amid garbled text

Fragmented OCR note shows sunrise at 0:46 and sunset at 5:12 with scattered letters and numbers. The readable elements include references to moon and a time in the evening, but most content is garbled and nonsensical.

Classified Ad Recital of Remedies and Photos

A fragmented classified notice advertises remedies including laxatives and quinine, urges calling for the full name KE W Grave with signature, lists prices for PURO distilled water and five gallon packages, mentions photo folders and Harrod's Studio at 218 Virginl Ave, and notes old phone numbers Main 778 and New Phone 2177.

KE W. Grave Harrod’s Virginl Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mro Husband Hummell Roy W. Hoowarth New York Larry Haw Stanford Hyelyn Angel Delmas Edna Rose Eleanor Evermore Howard Alme Pina Dillingham Pittsburg Pittzburg Mr. White Savoy Mr. Thw Mr. Thaw Abraham Hummell Phanx Mr. Hummell Mr. Hummel Hiarry Thaw Tstel Navarre Madison Square Garden England Yarmouth Mrs. Thaw William Thaw Rudyard Kipling Miss Pearce Arts Paris Evelyn Thaw Boy E. L. Mick State Life Inquiry W. E. Mick Edward J. Mick W. E. Mick Said John McGregor Capitol Ave Mr. McGregor College-ave Cork Henry Sandmann Charles Black Cuba J. H. Green Thomas Sullivan John Edgey N. Klingissi Clairvorant Si. Clairvoyants Palmista Telephone Meridian New York-sts Marion Club Wonderland Washington St State Life Insurance Company William E. Mick W. E Samuel Quinn Mr. Quinn Quinn William Churchman McBride Coffin Uj Ll Mr. Mack Insurance Company Wiliam Churchman Mr. Wynn Company Mrc. Sweeney the Railroad Committees Masons Frank James Denison Barber Shop the Pest Gus Habich Washington-st Wulschner Heal Bros Amend Powe United States
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