Thaw Fate Hangs On Trial Evidence And Will
New York February 9 The verdict date for Harry Thaw is three weeks away as testimony continues with alienists and witnesses in the White murder case Delmas seeks to admit Thaw s 1905 Pittsburg will alleging Stanford White s pursuit of Evelyn Nesbit influenced his sanity The 60 page typed document with interlineations names various beneficiaries and a fund for the chorus girl and others harmed by White Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is due on the stand next week and cross examination will run days with Jerome leading the questioning continuous coverage of the sensational trial follows.
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New York
Feo
Harry Thaw
Delmas
Mr. Gleason
Thaw
D. M. Delmas
Pittsburger
Evelyn Nesbit
Stanford White
Evelyn
Thawe
Holmann
Charles J. Holman
Thane
Nesbit Thaw
Jerome
Indiana cities to be classified by house committee
The cities and towns committee proposes a new classification of Indiana cities. First class would be Indianapolis, second class Evansville Tarre Waute Fort Wayne, third class South Bend, and fourth class would include Anderson Muncie Marion Logansport Elkhart New Albany Lafayette and Richmond. The changes mainly affect fourth class cities and aim to address increased expenses under the act.
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House
Indiana
Indianapolis
Evansville
Tarre Waute
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Anderson
Muncie
Marion
Logansport
Elkhart
New Albany
Lafayette
Richmond
NONE BETTE National Restaurant at Monument Place
A fragment lists NONE BETTE' National Restau rant at 38 40 Monument Place and the phrase Always 1 3the lead for good things, signaling a probable sign or slogan associated with the business location.
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Bette’ National Restaurant
Monument Place
LOCAL JOTTINGS BRIEF ITEMS OF CITY INTEREST
Nine Indianapolis firemen attended Marion firemen’s annual dance in Marion Indiana. Capt George Diller fed the grand mare at headquarters. Detective Edward Bray returns to his office after illness. Dogs and boys on vacant lots worry desk sergeants as mothers demand police response. Col Fred Gemmer reads the governor’s message to the legislature. Mayor Charles A Bookwilter recalls his days as a Wabash fireman. Socks Barnett, cement inspector, spends spare time at the legislature. A school boy reports his mother is sick with an unclear cause. Between Y M C A solicitors and hold-up men Indianapolis seems helpless. The remedy offered is to be gentlemanly and shell out. Why is Indianapolis like 12 o clock. both hands up.
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Indianapolis
Marion
Ind
George Diller
Headquarters
Tibbetts to Speak at Y M C A Lecture
George M. Tibbetts of Washington will lecture on The Battle of the Strong at English's opera house Sunday afternoon. The talk includes stereopticon views contrasting good and evil among city youths, about 20 slides, with 30 minutes of Y M C A. orchestra before.
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George M. Tibbetts
Washington, D. C
Opera House
Mr. Tibbetts
Y. M. C. A. Orchestra
Thaw Will Provisions Mention Assassination Funds
Details from Harry K. Thaw's will discuss a 59800 fund for prosecuting an assassin or would be killer, a 73000 fund for chorus girls treated by Stanford White, a fund for Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's brother Howard Nesbit, a fixed income for Mrs Holman, and the estate income to his wife for life. The provisions were offered in evidence but ruled out for the moment.
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Harry KK. Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Fr Thaw
Stanford White
White
Howard Nesbit
A Mother's Sacrifice in Inferno Fire Tragedy
Special to The Sun from Connersville Indiana reports Mrs Lizzie Hamilton attempted to rescue her infant from a burning house. She suffered serious injuries while the baby was saved by an older child who pulled the child from danger.
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Connersville
Ind
Lizzie Hamilton
Hyde Sentenced on Confessions for Bank and Robberies
William J. Tirde, identified by four Indianapolis men as a highway robber, confessed and was sentenced to two to 14 years in the state prison. Hyde pleaded guilty in Lafayette to aiding two Lafayette men and admitted involvement in robberies in Indianapolis Monday and Tuesday nights. A partner escaped. Hyde refused to reveal the partner’s identity. The confessed leader, posing as a well dressed commercial traveler, stayed at the Claypool hotel while planning bold, rapid robberies across city venues.
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William J. Tirde
Indianapolis
Hyde
Yippecanoe County
Lafayette
Jay
Claypool Hotel
Memorial for White at Covenant Congregational Church
The Christian's Dead Line will be the morning theme and the Life of Rev Levi White in memorial service as the evening theme at Covenant Congregational church Sabbath. The junior's Valentine social is set for Wednesday evening February 13. N Hollis of Elwood Indiana will lead the Biblical institute each Friday night.
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Levi White
Covenant Congregational Church
N. Hollis
Elwood
Ind
The
Biblical Institute
Hadley To Take Office As State Treasurer
Oscar Hadley will assume the office of state treasurer Monday morning. Nat A. Hill retires Saturday night, with the office accounts to be audited Sunday and the transition completed Monday. A. C. Alexander of Marion named chief deputy under the new treasurer.
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Oscar Hadley
Treasurer of State
Nat A. Hill
A. C. Alexander
Marion
Death of Mrs Ellis widow of John J Ellis
Mrs Sarah A Ellis died at her Louisville residence February 5 at 7 30 PM She was daughter of J B Leatherman of Jefferson County Kentucky a descendant of Kentucky pioneers She is survived by six daughters Mrs George F Traube Mrs A G Kreitlein Mrs George F Kreitlein Mrs W J Altland of Indianapolis and Mrs Josie A Ellis and Mrs W H Wells of Louisville One grandchild George B Altland of Indianapolis Funeral set at 2 PM Saturday at the home of Mrs George F Kreitlein 36 N West St Louisville
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Sarah A. Ellis
John J. Ellis
Louisville
J. B. Leatherman
Jeffersontown
Jefferson County
Kentucky
George F. Traube
A. G. Kreitlein
George F. Kreitlein
W. J. Altland
Trndianapolis
Josie A. Ellis
W. H. Wells
George BE. Altland
Indianapolis
N. West St
Fast Train Wreck in Wilmerding Shakes Pennsylvan ia-Manhattan Limited
The Pennsylvania Manhattan limited train No. 2 crashed into a freight crossing from passenger to freight tracks at Wilmerding at 1 18 this morning. The Pullman train derailed the cars, passengers were shaken but no serious injuries reported.
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Pittsburg
Wilmerding
Secret deal allegations in State Life investigation
At the State Life probe opening, attorney F Coffin said he could not represent A M Sweeney or Samuel Quinn after learning the deal involved a middleman and commissions. J F Carson testified of take-off rumors, $5,000 he admitted to, and that $100,000 was over the contracted $850,000 sale price. The hearing resumes Monday as auditors hint at court actions by policy holders or the state.
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State Life
F. Coffin
A. M. Sweeney
Samuel Quinn
John 8. Duncan
Duncan
J. F. Carson
Carson
Mr. Carson
Will Churchman
Roanoke
Stevenson
Churchman
Messrs. Sweeney and
Quinn
Ind
Will Churchmans
Frank Churchman
Air
Sweener
Churchman Brothers
Wilt Churchman
W. E. Mick
John Billheimer
James FE. Wilson
W. Fe, Mick & Co
Sweeney
Mr. Quinn
Mick Company
Witnesses Testify in State Life Probe Over Building Sale
The State Life Insurance investigation centers on alleged bribe-like payments tied to the Stevenson building sale. Sweeney and Quinn face cross examination as Mary Mick and James Wilson corroborate or dispute key details.
Large Pay Hike for Judges Favored in Senate
The Indiana senate backed a proposal to raise salaries for most circuit and superior judges by $1,000 annually, exempting Millville county judges. Debate highlighted costs, with opponents warning of treasury impact and proponents saying higher pay would attract better lawyers to the bench.
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Indiana
Millvion
Senate
Notat
Alexander Cavins
Te Sanite
Dredees Droips
Thomas To Afoore
Greenvastie
Albert A. Beardsley
Beardsley
State Treasury
Cavius
H Kbhnbroug Kittinger
Principal Rules Tuition for Postgraduates Rewritten
The schoolboard amended the rule charging tuition to postgraduates at two high schools. Previously four years in high school triggered tuition, deemed unconstitutional. Now students may attend four years and a half with the principal's permission.
City News In Brief From Brenneke Hall To Sunday Sermons
Post B of the T P A hosts an informal dance at Brenneke's hall tonight. Rev A L Orcutt preaches at Third Christian church Sunday morning. Epworth League of Morris St M E church is fed at 6 30 Sunday evening by Claude Superier with the theme Duty of Helpfulness. Norman Wackett of Louis James company spoke on Shakespeare at Girls Classical School Saturday morning. Dr Albert Liukstone's Roberts Park M E church sermon Sunday night is Bible Truths in Browning while the morning sermon centers on Imperialism of Duty. Sydenham Society of Indiana Medical College holds a regular meeting Saturday night. Anderson Relief corps No 44 offers a tea Thursday Feb 14 at Mrs Helen Cassold 1722 Ashland Ave with Mrs Adeline Koons assisting. Due to Rev Levi White's death the Marion County Sunday School Association will relocate its Fourth District convention from People's Congregational church to Fourth Christian church.
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Post B
Brenneke’s
Rev. A. L. Orcutt
Third Christian Church
Epworth
Morris-St. M. E
Claude Superier
Norman Wackett
The
Louis James Company
Girls’ Classical School
Albert Liukstone
Roberts Park
M. E
Anderson Relief Corps
Helen Cassold
Ashland-ave
Adeline Koons
Levi White
Marion County Sunday School Association
People's Congregational Church
Cox asserts he handled disputed estate funds in Sun item
Millard Cox denies handling money claimed by Mary R. Hougham and says the dispute stems from a longtime disagreement over the amount due after attorney fees. He notes he and his brother Charles E. Cox negotiated settlements for her as a large beneficiary, and any owed money will be paid promptly if due.
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the Sun
Millard Cox
Charles E. Cox
Mary R. Hougham
James l. Bradley
Mars
Man Arrested for Passing Steel Saw Hidden in Bread
Lawrenceburg Indiana Feb 9 Cornelius Swangs of Aurora Ind arrested at county jail charged with passing a loaf of bread containing a fine steel saw. The bread was for Wesley Roninger of Clares Ohio who is charged with attempting to kill Rex Cox.
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Lawrenceburg
Indy
Cornelius Swangs
Aurora
Ind
Wesley Roninger
Clares, C
Ree Cox
Mick In Bed From Scaffolding Injury At State Life Hearing
E L Mick son of W J Mick lies seriously ill at 1810 North Meridian street after a fall from scaffolding on Thirtieth street. He may have strained tendons or ligaments and possibly broken bones. He cannot testify for days as the state and State Life Insurance counsel press for his appearance at the investigation.
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E. L. Mick
W. J. Mick
State Life Insurance Company
Statehouse
Meridian Sr
Mick
60 Were Injured in Philadelphia Car Crash
A trolley collision at a Pennsylvania railroad crossing on South Broad Street left 60 League Island navy yard workers hurt as over 100 crowded into a car on the Philadelphia Rapid Transit line. The motorman lost control. cars crashed, glass broke, some transported to hospitals.
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Pennsylvania
S. Broadst
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Officer's Mistake Leads to Suspension in City Hold-Up
James Admire a plainclothes patrolman mistook three citizens for highwaymen on Washington near Illinois. He drew his revolver and ordered them to surrender. The trio were R. C. Palmer, W. E. Filer, and W. Gilmore. Admire is suspended by Chief Metzger and to be tried by the Board of Public Safety. Lieut. Sandmann and Det. Manning arrived as the incident unfolded.
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James Admire
Washington St
Tllinois St
R. C. Palmer
W. E. Filer
W. §. Gilmore
The
Star
Admire
Metzger
Board of Public Safety
Henrys Sandmann
Chauncey Manning
G M Overstreet dies at 73 in Franklin Indiana
G M Overstreet 73 long in declining health died at home in Franklin. A lawyer who retired years ago he served in the Civil War and later in the Indiana state senate. Survived by wife Sarah L Morgan and six children including Jesse Overstreet H L Overstreet D W Herriot Arthur Overstreet A N Goss Nina Overstreet One son S S Overstreet predeceased in 1899 as U S district attorney for Oklahoma.
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The
Sun
Franklin
Ind
G. M. Overstreet
Overstreet
Indiana State Senate
Sarah L. Morgan
Jesse Overstreet
Indianapolis
H. L. Overstreet
D. W. Herriot
Washington
Arthur Overstreet
Columbus
A. N. Goss
Nina Overstreet
S. S. Overstreet
United States
Oklahoma
Complaint as to jail over Charles Bruning insanity
Relatives of Charles Bruning a 43 year old harness maker at 170 S Tremont Ave complain to police that Bruning who is confined in the county jail after being declared insane is deteriorating in health and condition in custody.
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Charles Bruning
S. Tremontave
Bruning
Lincoln visit address at Tomlinson hall Tuesday
Richard DeHart of Lafayette Ind will deliver an address at Tomlinson hall Tuesday evening on The Visit of Abraham Lincoln to Indianapolis. The talk is under the auspices of the Commercial club.
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Richard DeHart
Lafayette
Ind
Tomlinson Hall
Abraham’ Lincoln
Indianapolis
Commercial Club
Wanamaker Home Burned in Suburban Philadelphia
Philadelphia February 9 John Wanamaker’s country home Wyndhurst near Jenkintown burned last night causing an estimated loss of 750000. The mansion was noted as one of the most artistic Philadelphia suburban properties. Grant Clay announces 14 years with New York Dental Company at 108 North Delaware Street.
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Scrippa-Meliane Prraa Associaties
Philadelphia
John Wanamakers
Wyndhurst
Jenkinton
Grant Clay
New York Dental Company
Delaware St
Body of nine year old William Earl Thomas still missing
The body of William Earl Thomas, nine, remains unrecovered after drowning in White River near Greeley Street. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Thomas. Earlier another drowning occurred on Everitt Street while skating.
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William Earl Thomas
White River
Greeley St
William ‘Thomas
Everitt St
Angered crowd at Empire theater stops after police intervene
A small disturbance at the Empire theaters Friday night ends without damage after a man in the audience disrupts Cunning the jail breaker claiming he cannot escape handcuffs. Cunning frees himself, the crowd boos the critic, and police escort the man from the venue to avert further trouble.
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Empire Theaters
Cunning
Senator Ganiard Banking Bill Passed Amid Tense Exchange
In a Friday senate session discussion of Senator Sidney K. Ganiard private banking bill dominated. The bill passed by a vote of 43 to 2 after the debate heated by Ganiard accusing Senator William S. Springer of breaking faith and of proposing an amendment while agreeing on the bill as originally drafted.
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Sidney K. Ganiard
Senate
Ganiard
William S. Springer
Gannard
Springer
Shippers Bill Heads for House and Senate Vote
Lawmakers plan favorable reports from the house and senate railroad committees on the shippers bill after sharp railroad opposition. The measure is to be reported by both bodies with little to no amendment and will be discussed next week.
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House and
Senate Railroad Committee
Monument Bill Passes for Harrison at Tippecanoe Battlefield
The Senate approved a $12,000 appropriation to erect a Gen. W. H. Harrison memorial on the Tippecanoe battlefield in Indiana. The action was taken today with Harrison remembered for his military and national significance.
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Washington
Senate
W. H. Harrison
Tippecanoe Battlefield
Indiana
Governor Hanly Honors Illinois Requisition for Malicious Mischief Suspect
On Saturday Governor Hanly honored a requisition from Illinois Governor C S Deneen for James Noblett who is wanted on a charge of malicious mischief for driving away two horses and a vehicle belonging to another in Sangamon Illinois.
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Hanly
C. S. Deneen
Illinois
James Noblett
Sangamon
Ill
Caught in the act of shoplifting at Burton's grocery
Police arrested Henry Sanders alias Henry Smith after breaking into Burton's grocery at 507 Kentucky Ave at 3 a.m. Friday and found a large stash of candy and tobacco in a bundle carried by him. Officers Green and Hagerman also seized many stolen items at his brother’s home 19 S West St. Carl Drocher alias Carl Trindle was also arrested.
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Henry Sanders
Henry Smith
Burton
Kentucky Ave
Green and Hagerman
Sanders
S. West St
Drocher
Carl Sanders
Carl Trinddle
Colton-st
S. West-st
Experts Predict Harry Thaw Will Be Free
A set of New York newspaper experts weigh in on the Thaw case. Alfred Henry Lewis argues acquittal seems likely, while Ellora Greely Smith and Emma Deloncies discuss Evelyn Nesbit, Thaw letters, and the evolving defense strategy as the trial advances.
Pictures of Children by Jessie Wilcox Smith at Herron
In Indianapolis the Collier exhibition at the John Herron Art Institute showcases fifteen of Jessie Wilcox Smiths child life pictures. Smith, praised nationwide for art that captures youth with strength and sincerity, studied under Vic tor Eakins and Howard Pyle. Sundays draw many visitors to see her work and other Red Rose studio pieces, with admission at 16 cents.
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Jessie Wilcox Smith
Colliers Weekly
Miss Smith
Tadianapoli
United States
Ife
Miss Smiths
Indianapolis
John Herron Art Institute
Sixteenth
Pennsylvania-sts
Herron
Philatelphia
Red Rose
Violet Oakley
Vicbotmas Eakins
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Howard Pyle
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Woman's Magazine
Terpi Res
Collier
Herron Galeries
Will Lift the Blockade on Northern Rail Lines
ST PAUL Minn February 9 report from the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads to the Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission says the worst blockade in years on these roads is about to be raised. Some branches have been abandoned up to six weeks and if mild weather continues all branches will reopen.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroad
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Congressman Rixey Dead in Virginia Home
Washington Feb 9 John F Rixey representative from the eighth district of Virginia died today at his home near Alexandria of consumption He was a Democrat lawyer and farmer and had served continuously in congress since 1899.
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Washington
John F. Rixey
Virginia
Alexandria
Congress
Local Classifieds Ad Snippet
Compact classified lines advertise COMPEER CIGAR best on earth sold widely, TS bites native herbs, a laundry offering family washings rough dry six cents per pound on Saturdays, and Heal Bros plasterers with two phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEM Laundry
Indiana Politician Durbin Sees Roosevelt Nomination Likely
Col Windeld T. Durbin former governor of Indiana predicts Roosevelt will be renominated by the Republican national convention in 1908 despite his prior assertion he would not accept a new nomination. Durbin says Indiana Republicans support Roosevelt while Democrats seek his continued leadership. He notes trust busting and anti graft actions as popular, but remains noncommittal on alternatives if Roosevelt declines.
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Durbin
Hoosevelt
Seventh Army Corps
Indiana
Boavrerkrer
Roosevelt
Annaviead Fe
Tim
Gen. Harrison
Tie
White House
Siin
House
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