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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1907

Page

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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Testifies In Paris and White Affair

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw told jurors in New York court that she was sometimes intoxicated in Paris during her relations with Stanford White and that her mother urged her to write letters to White. She described visits to White’s studio, her later renunciations of Thaw, and her mother’s influence, while Thaw wept and listened as the district attorney pressed for details.

New York Evelyn Thaw Jerome Jeroms Harry Thaw Evelyn Stanford White White Mae Saper Thor Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Clerk Penny Thawian Paris Paris Shubert Pittsburg Delmas Jerom Mr. Thaw Twenty Fourth-St Peabody O’reilly Boulogne Floredora London Metropolitan Opera House Mercantile Trust Company Hartridge Washington Fitzgerald

Farber Insurance Bill Advances With Amended Provisions

The Farber measure underwent extensive senate debate with amendments. Changes include excluding fraternal and mutual assessment groups from plo supervision, designating the auditor of state as ex officio commissioner, reordering officer roles and salaries, limiting agency company income, and stiff penalties for false statements.

Farber Insurance Senate

Metzler Trial Blood Garments Shown in Court

Former county coroner Harry Tutawiler testified at the Metzler murder trial describing blood stained shirt undershirt and waistcoat taken from Albert W. Harver after death. The shirt bore a grazing bullet hole and two nearby holes as the mother of the deceased sobbed and was escorted from the courtroom.

Harry Tutawiler Metzler Albert W. Harver

Local Jottings and Court News From The City

Local notes report measles outbreaks and community quirks, including a fox terrier trick and a flag presentation at Broad Ripple school on Washington's Birthday. It covers court testimony in the Arthur Metzler murder case, witness accounts, gun fragments, a coal box build, and remarks by witnesses about the shooting scene and suspect Harvey.

Anderson W. R United States Broad Ripple School Washington

SLAIN MAN LODGED AS WITNESS IN ROOM MRS Flora McDonald HELD

Webster Guerin was killed in an office scene described as a man shot himself. A hysterical woman found in the room claimed the shot was self-inflicted. Mrs Flora McDonald, wife of Michel McDonald, is held at the police station. the Jamaica building location cited.

New York Criterin Benjamin Shaffner Shaffner Blarkson St McDonald Guerin

Tragedy and Suffrage Debate Split City Currents

A shooting at Parriseiy Street and the death of Guerin is reported as Mrs. McDonald mourns and pleads for understanding. The city council hears heated debate over a municipal suffrage bill as Representative Furnas argues women deserve the vote.

Miles J. Furnas Mr. Sweener

Rival Shamed by Angry Wife in Courtroom Tale

Frank Venis, accused by his wife of infidelity, faced a dramatic confrontation as she recounted betrayals and demanded his choice between spouses. The case included arrests and testimonies, with Venis denying some claims while his wife pressed for justice amid public scrutiny.

Frank Kastner Elected Captain of Shartridg High Team

At a hastily held meeting Thursday morning at Shartridg High School, Frank Kastner was elected captain for next fall. Other nominees Frank Waster Eddie Hanreck and Lewis thegerie were named. Waster led with ten votes while Bian Cock received five and Gregerie one.

Shartridg High Frank Kastner Frank Waster Eddie Hanreck Lewis Thegerie Stoml Waster Biancock Grregerie

Zimmerman Dies After Illness at Empire Theater

Charles P. Zimmerman, manager of the Empire Theater, reported near death after a period of illness. He had drawn crowds with successful shows and was last seen at his home on Tan Fl Market Street.

Aimmerman

Rescue of Mrs Snapp From Burning Home Fire

Mrs M A Snapp, ill with pneumonia, was rescued from an upper floor as a fire swept the attic of her home. She was carried to a neighbor’s house and later to a hospital in a sinking condition. Brother-in-law William Busiek escaped. Fire origin unknown. nearby residence saved with insured losses.

Ler Snapp Moo. McMurray No. Vil N. Lilinoisst Snajon Snapphomee

Shippers Bill Passed Unanimously Against Railroads

The house approved Representative Thomas Daily’s drastic Shippers bill by an 84 to 0 vote. The measure grants the railroad commission broad powers to regulate car movements and shipping in favor of shippers, passed after a brief general explanation amid suspected limited understanding among lawmakers.

Thomas Daily Railroad Commission Daily

Rumor of Senator Reed Smooth Resigning Church Post

A rumor from Provo Utah in February claims Senator Reed Smooth will resign as an apostle of the Mormon church. The report cites unnamed authority and follows speculation about church leadership.

Provo Utah Goal Authority Reed Smooth

Miss Scheff Not Ill Says South Bend Dispatch

Special to morning papers from South Bend reports Miss Scheff is not ill. She travelled from South Bend to French Lick for a brief rest and will stay there until her Indianapolis engagement. She will appear next Monday at English's venue.

French Lick South Bend Miss Senet

Equal Division Bill Returns After Senate Amendment

Representative Horace Hanna's bill on the uniinsten of boards of state institutions went back to the House after the Senate added an amendment reducing board membership from four to three. The House refused to concur, and Speaker Emmett F. Branch named Tiiana Condo and White to confer with the Senate committee.

Senate House Emmett FP. Branch Messrs. Tiiana, Condo and White

Gertrude Brown Attempts Suicide After Mother's Death

Respondent Gertrude Brown, aged 11, swallowed carbolic acid at her sister’s home on 329 North Alabama Street after her mother's death more than a month earlier. She was dying when Dr. Harvey Mehicane arrived, and救 the girl required help from Drs McKane Studor and Atelatroy at the city dispensary to save her life.

Gertrude Brown Harvey Mehicane Ors. McKane Studor and Atelatroy

Weather and help wanted notice across the United States

Forecast calls for fair and colder conditions with Thursday night fair weather and Friday sunrise at 6 30 and sunset at 5 28. Classifieds include rooms for rent with ten free words and a HeAL Bros plastering service listing contact numbers. Job ads seek male help or female help.

Dehorning bill passed by senate vote

The house bill permitting farmers to dehorn cattle and cut the falls of sheep passed Thursday in the senate by seven to one. Senator Moss voted against the measure.

Senate Moss

Red Men To Attend Funeral Of Peter Gel

A meeting of Tishimingo tribe No. 210 UO RMM is set for Friday at 1 o clock at the wigwam to attend the funeral of the late Peter A Gel. Members of other tribes are invited.

Peter A. Gel

Crusade of Cravens Seeks Oil Inspector Reform in Legislature

Representative Joseph M. Cravens introduced a house resolution demanding a report from the state oil inspector and charged the department as the department of graft. The measure calls for only one oil inspector per congressional district and a salary not exceeding $1,000 annually.

Crusade Cravens Joseph M. Cravens Speaker Branch

Bill to curb police judges gains House approval

Representative R C Grawn's measure banning police judges in cities over 100000 from practicing law passed the house by 59 to 11. Democrats prepared the bill citing Police Judge Whallon tied to the Rhodius case. a similar senate bill exists.

Whallon R. C. Grawn Rhodius Senate

Juvenile Court Bill Advances in House

The house Thursday passed a juvenile court bill expanding jurisdiction to adults who contribute to a child’s delinquency. Compeer Cigar marketed as best on earth and sold nationwide.

41 People Lost In A Shipwreck

A vessel struck amid heavy seas with Americans aboard. The ship sank and all on board are believed dead after a chaotic disaster. Rescue attempts failed as high waves prevented land-based help and the crew of 59 men faced a catastrophic final impact.

Daipanarale Tie Ruip

Grand Colonial Dress Ball At Propylaeum

Stately dames in colonial attire will join a grand march at the Propylaeum on Thursday under the auspices of the Caroline Scott chapter D A R and the Sons of the American Revolution. Patrons include Indiana legislators. guests will wear costumes from revolutionary times. dancing, cards, and refreshments will be offered with a Virginia reel opening the program. Mrs. T. H. Jameson leads the arrangements with committees. Tickets are on sale at the Columbia National Bank, with Washington's Birthday holiday noted for ticket sales.

Sons of the American Revolution AM Patriotic Societies Indiana General Assembly Martha Washington Propylaeum T. H. Jameson Caroll Scott Chapter Columbia National Bank Washington

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