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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1907

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Death Halts The Thaw Case On Morning

New York February 14 death of Juror Bolton's wife halted the Thaw trial briefly. The judge adjourned proceedings to Monday as juror Bolton returned home after learning his wife was dying. Dr Evans testimony paused while the court and both sides weighed continuing with the current jury.

Joseph Bealton Harry KK. Thaw Bolton Duslee Fitzgerald Elsa Wife Harry Thaw Tombs Prison Joseph Bolton Mrs. Bolton Alwring Stanford White Madison Square Garden Root New York Felton Broadway Central Fitzgerald Dr. Evans Delmas I. Evans Thaw Bronx Evans Wartridge Tutor Belton

Thaw Trial Seen as Mosaic of Law and Love

A New York dispatch likens the Thaw trial to a mosaic of evidence gathered from diverse places and people. It praises Harry Thaw as loyal and tender while noting his crime, arguing his sorrow centers on himself and Evelyn Nesbitt, with speculation on his mental state and forgiveness.

Pittsburg London Paris Harry Thaw Heer Tha Evelyn Nesbitt Evelyn White

Dream Punctured: Minor Seeks Annulment From Marriage

Thetis A. French, 16, of 1135 Beecher Street, through her mother Vaneta Light, files suit to annul marriage to James Grover French. She says they wed May 19, 1906 in Sullivan Indiana while she was under 16. They separated the next June and have not lived together since. French was a telephone girl.

Indiana Lawyer Views Thaw Case Defense

Vincennes lawyer James Wade Emison, a southern Indiana leader, says the Thaw defense is cleverly presented and hard to counter. He believes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s testimony may withstand impeachment efforts and notes cross examination could backfire. He argues the defense rests on emotional insanity and that a strong case has been made.

Thaw Jeromes Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Mr. Emison Thaw Will Jerome White

Farber insurance bill faces further Republican talks

The Farber insurance bill, known as the Hanly Babcock Farber measure, seeks an independent insurance department and a governor appointed commissioner. With Senator Farber ill, a special Senate order is set for Tuesday, while a Thursday evening conference of Republican senators and further executive pressure aim to secure support and to prevent the bill’s annihilation.

Farber Insurance Hanly-Babcock-Farber Farber

Vincennes University Claim Advances to Third Reading

The house passed the appropriation bill of 3120.00 in payment of Vincennes university claim to third reading on Thursday. There are excellent prospects for final passage as the claim is regarded as just.

Vincennes University

Bland Fares Bill Debated In State House

The Bland two cent railroad fare bill faced second reading as Democrats push a % cent per mile amendment. The measure, after Senate approval for a straight two cent fare, sparked a heated discussion among lawmakers Thursday afternoon.

House Senate

United States Weather Forecast Note

Fair and colder with possible flurries Thursday night and Friday. Sunrise at 6 59 AM and sunset at 7 19 PM. Also mentions new planes priced at 165 dollars and a local herb business Wulschner’s Bliss Native Herbs at 255 West Wash Street and a restaurant at 38 40 Monument Place with the slogan NONE BETTER.

National Restaurant Monument Place

Mick's Bed For Testimony At State Life Inquiry

State Life inquiry moved from the Statehouse to Mick's home to take Edward J. Mick's testimony. Reportedly Mick's father James Noel declined to confirm truthfulness. Mick the elder described deals involving a Stevenson black sale to State Life and commissions, with AMr. Sweeney noting payments and a proposed Brick stand.

Iseet Edward J. Mick Mick State Lite Hering W. E. Mick & O Stevenson Black State Life J. Mick M. Sweeney Amir Sweeney FE. J. Mick W. BE. Brick

Local Jottings From The City Desk And Street Talk

Traffic experts warn Indianapolis Traction and Terminal station may be too small in a few years. Various brief notes mention robberies, salaries, weather, hall of fame candidates, street cleanliness, a passenger gifting a ticket, and a con ductor mystery. Postmaster Henry Bennett handles Valentine day mail. two panel wagons ran 28 trips covering over 60 miles Saturday night. Sherlock Holmes nickname for Charles Pettijohn emerges amid hometown chatter.

Indianapolis Traction and Terminal

Democrats win votes on primary bills in Downey era

Thursday House action moved Harri’ and Downes’s primary election bill toward passage in the second reading while an unanimous vote backed Downes’s pure food bill. Chairman Fitch reported two primary bills as a precursor to a similar measure he authored, as Republican King urged advancing his bill for post ponement and merging consideration with the Downey plan.

Downes J. Monroe Fitch Committee On Elections King Downey McKing Mittee Mr. Downey Messrs Strickland Sweeney Sicks Fitch Tie Figsue Thomas Honan House Downe Mr. King Med Xoeg Babcock Barkley Bethymer Sirolles Brown Burns Coble Cravens Daily Esbach Hostetter Hottel Jackson Joyce Iximmell Wleckner Knisely McMlnsky McCullough McDonald McEvoy McNinney Madden Moon Morton Oberting Parker Pierson Reed Rentschler Simon Steele Stephens Stults Sweenex Thornton Wizard Weaver Wells White Zoo

McBride details wards on Stevenson building deal in inquiry

Testimony shows McBride on board of directors supported paying 950000 for the Stevenson building after questioning price and real estate interest. He says Wynn led negotiations and that the board was unanimous for the purchase while noting no other firms joined the deal. The reorganization followed department criticism and salary changes were discussed.

Mr. McBride Robert W. McBride Stevenson Wynn W. E. Mick McBride Cc. E. Coffin

Body blocks plant intake. laborer drowns in river

Unidentified man leapt into the river after failing to gain work at Ri-Products Coal plant. His body lodged in the intake pipe, shutting down the plant and leaving 80 workers temporarily idle. Police and company workers battled the current for hours to reach him. divers may be needed, delaying resumption of operations for days.

Chicago Log Ri-Products Coal Company Anrove

Dissenstuit at Indianapolis Ifumane Societs Meeting

An attack targeted Dr. Pfafflir the president at the society meeting Wednesday night. The charge claimed he usurped authority and ignored the executive committee. A committee will meet the major to discuss the homeless dog issue.

Indianapolis

Morton Statue Set in Place at Indiana Statehouse

The statue of Governor Oliver P. Morton, noted as a war governor of Indiana, was installed on its pedestal at the statehouse grounds on Thursday afternoon.

Indiana Oliver P. Morton Statehouse

Waterloo Postmaster Nomination Sent to Senate

Washington February 14 The president submitted the nomination of M A Miser for postmaster at Waterloo in a move announced today by the Scripps McRae Presa Association. The nomination follows standard personnel procedures and awaits Senate confirmation.

Scripps-McRae Presa Association Washington Senate M. A. Miser Waterloo Ini

Prisoner Narold Lowenberg Targeted Cities in Fraud Scheme

Narold Lowenberg, 21, a self described newspaperman from Philadelphia, was arrested in the Claypool hotel lobby on Thursday after attempting to buy goods for delivery and stealing a bundle. He faces fraud charges in Pittsburgh and Columbus Ohio, with checks bearing several names totaling 15 to 25 dollars. Detectives Holtz and DeRoselle led the investigation. luggage and fraudulent documents were found in his possession.

Narold Lowenberg Philadelphia Claypool Hotel Holtz and DeNosselle Ife Pittsburg Columbus Reuben Miller Williams Homer Larry Rufus Milles Iis J Owenberg Saks & Co Loeb Loep Lowenberg Holtz DeRoselle Shem Kers

Runaway coal car strikes Peoria train crash

A westbound Town Central passenger train two miles west of Peoria was struck by a runaway coal car this morning. Engineer Charles M. Fogs and fireman Gus Peterson, both of Peoria, were probably fatally injured. Mail clerk Roy F. De Sarte of Mason City was slightly injured. The engine was demolished and passengers were badly shaken.

Scripps-McRae Preas Association Peoria Jere Charles M. Fogs Gus Peterson Roy F. de Sarte Mason City

Local Advertisements for Cigar and Dental Services

COMPEER CIGAR best on earth sold everywhere. HEAL BROS practical plasterers contact numbers Main 605 New 5567 1828. GRANT CLAY maker of artificial teeth with fourteen years at New York Dental company 108 N Delawarest phone 333.

Heal Bros Grant Clay New York Dental Company N. Delawarest

Knox Denounces Smoot Seat Challenge in Senate

Senator Knox of Pennsylvania argues against removing Reed Smoot from the U S Senate, saying the only charge is his Mormon faith. He asserts Smoot meets all constitutional qualifications and resisting expulsion requires a two thirds vote, condemning polygamy as dying out and defending Smoot as monogamous and loyal to the American home.

Pennsylvania Committee On Privileges and Sections United States Utah Knox Smoot Senate Tor Smoot Senator Smoot Smoots

Indictment sought against captain after Larchmont sinking

Providence Rhode Island February 14 A surge of shock over the toy line steamer Larchmont disaster prompts an indictment against Captain George W McVay who abandoned ship early The incident centers on alleged cowardice and crew actions that kept women and children from lifeboats Survivors recount chaotic scenes as nine crew members reach shore and only two women survive with 11 of 150 saved.

Larchmont George W. McVay Harris Faldman

Favored Pavilion at State Fair Wins House Support

The house approved a $100,000 livestock pavilion for the state fair after debate. Representative Brown proposed a $50,000 Indianapolis share, arguing most visitors hail from the city, but the amendment was defeated. The report also notes medical treatment topics involving cancer and related diseases by Dr. L. Lancra.

Vilion Whote Brown Indianapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roy W. Howard Followig His Reon Message of Evelyn Thaw Dan OY Reillly de Tome Ar. Hartridge Wold Deemar and Bingaman Garvan Justice Fitzgerald Howard Nesbit Evalyn Nesbit Thaw Harry W. Thaw Nesbit Dorothy DIX Hello Girl Thetis A. French Beecher James Wade Emison Vincennes The Bar Diana Senators Surance Senator Farber Tate Man E. L. Mick James Noel Goodfellow Wlinois-st Henry Bennett Valentine Day Mall Charles Pettijohn George Rhodius Sherlock Holmes Democrat Jority Bill Mary Ww. S. Wynn O. L. Vanlaningnam Henry Spaan Barnes College Frank Wenders Jacon Metzger Bottling Company Wonders Senate Ave Mr. Wonders Minnesota Scripps-MeHa- Press Association Delivvry Mr. Loeb scrippsa-McRae Presa Association Know Sena M'Way Scripps-McRae Press Associating Providence Rt. I Park View Sanatorium L. T. Lanca California-sta
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