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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1910

Page

5

Third Degree Fails To Win A Confession

After 64 hours of grueling questioning, William Seyler still withholds a full confession in the Jane Adams murder case. Authorities hint at key points against Seyler and brother Orvis Sevier, while crowds gather near the pier amid renewed speculation. Mrs. Adams, mother of the missing girl, is pressed for details as investigators try to fill gaps from Feb 4.

Atlantic City X. J William Seyler Seyler Jane Adams Sevier Orvis Sevier Manself Sa‘e Price Wiliam Sevier Charles Adams Fice Seyter Adams Woodruff

Indiana News Briefs From Across The State

Indiana towns report Alfred Shaw dies at 84 postmaster for 30 years in Vevay. Hazleton sees infant burn to death in tent. Fort Wayne couple Arthur Shreck 22 and Clara Bush 17 wed. bride’s parents seek them. Richmond man George Piper, 32, arrested in Hartford Conn for embezzlement and returned. Anderson Baptist Brotherhood to meet with about 40 delegates. Vincennes man Henry Yocum 43 dies by drinking carbolic acid. Martha Washington tea by Elite Hive No 134 L O T M at Pierson’s hall Feb 2.

Fort Wayne Arthur J. Shreck Clara Bush Martha Washington Elite Hive Pierson’s Hall

Her Yankee Divorce Is Void in England

Mrs. Herbert Harriman, wife of a U S golf champion, learns English courts deem her Rhode Island divorce from Maj. Charles Spencer Hall of England void, declaring her a bigamist and granting Hall a divorce on grounds of bigamy after her marriage to Mr Harriman.

Herbert Harriman United States Rhode Island Maj Charles Spencer Hall England Harriman Maj. Hall

Tragedy Strikes as Mr Emerson is Shot on West Side

The scene unfolds with Charles Lane witnessing a heavyset stranger flee through snow drifts after the fatal shooting of Mr Emerson. Coroner Blackwell locates the bullet under the left ear, suggesting the killer stood over his victim. Police, led by Supt. Hy, sweep the area but gain no arrest as neighbors recall Emerson’s routine from his planing mill days to Patrick Galliger’s saloon.

Charles Lane N. West Street Emerson Lane Vermont Street Stewan Mr. Emerson Blackwell T. H. Gibson Irick and Hett W. St. Clair Street Crane Emerhon West-side Merson Planing Mill Balke & Braves W. Market Street Lea M. Emerson Patrick Galliger Missouri Washington Streets Lou Bright Emers Missouri Street Market Street Market Strert Wear Street Simon and Asche Mat Lewis

Adams in Dragnet Case Over Family Dispute

The article reports that Adams, a prosperous plasterer, was questioned after a disinheritance tied to his marriage. Capt. Crane and Detectives called, Adams claimed not to know about the murder and offered to aid rewards. Morris Riggs was arrested but his alibi with Nora Cole holds. Emerson, a Civil War veteran, is mentioned alongside surviving relatives including Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Teter.

Adams Crane Simon and Asch Morris Riggs E. Marko Street Nora Cole Inois Washington Emerson Ralph Teter Spokane Wash Mary Lucile Johnson

Woodruff Place to Begin Extensive Landscape Plan

Trustees of Woodruff Place plan an early May start on a major landscape overhaul led by Detroit designer Elmer C. Foster. The project focuses on three driveways esplanades with varied blooming shrubs and flower beds to maintain the park’s vista while enhancing private grounds to match public street improvements.

Woodruff Place Elmer C. Foster Detroit

Births list with multiple family summaries across streets

A series of birth announcements lists new arrivals at homes and addresses including Eddleman at 238 W Charles and Soutt streets with a boy, Douglass and Ora Dowell at 36 McGill street with a girl, and Edward and Cora DePee at 1318 S Murphy street with a boy, among others. Also noted are several individuals with medical or hospital entries including chronic nephritis and tuberculosis.

Charles and Soutt Douglass and Ora Dowell McGill Street Edward and Cora DePee S. Murphy Street Iva Phillips Downey Avenue William C Vedna Carter Roosevelt Avenue Julius and Clara Kane William and Cora Neal Holbrook Street Lucien and Emma Bainbridge E. Washington Street Thomas and Alice Connell Cornell Avenue August Rosley Sanders Street Guy Heinrichs Central Insane Hospital Alton Cramer New Jersey Lucinda FP. Wilder Delaware Street Frances McClellen Sixteenth Street Charles Phillips City Hospital Louis Ostendorf Deaconess Hospital Adolph Cassau Real Empire Theater Dan Praedan Charles J. Callahan Shelby Street

Russian prima donna sues hotel over menu dish names

Mrs. Lydia Lippowska of the Boston Grand Opera company sues the Hotel Lenox in Boston to stop the use of her name on menu ecards. The hotel chef has labeled dishes after her including The Cup Lydia and Souffle des Fraises a la Lippowska, which she objects to as misusing her identity.

Eleanor Robson New York August Belmont Millonaire Miss Hobson Madge Mae Fe

Deserted Wife Seeks Help for Six Children

Mrs. John W. Deel of Irvington told Judge Stubbs in juvenile court she cannot provide for six children after being deserted by her husband. She and her eldest daughter work in a laundry. four children to be placed with the Board of Children's Guardians and homes found. Deel had previously been sent to the work house for selecting his children but the sentence was suspended. She said he and another woman ran away together from Indianapolis.

John W. Deel Irvington Stubbs Board of Children’s Guardians Deel Indianapolis

Hand Mashes Right Hand in Foundry Accident

Harvey Cleverdale of Thane dler and Wexiers foundry was badly injured Monday when a hoisting stone rolled and pressed his right hand. He received immediate medical attention and was reported in serious condition.

Harvey Cleverdale Thane Dler & Wexiers Foundry

Cannon Sees Taft Then Makes Guess

In Washington February 21 Senator Cannon met President Taft at the White House to discuss the administration legislative program. He stated his guess that Congress will not adjourn before June 1.

Cannon Taft Washington, D. C White House Congress

CHY RECORD FOR A DAY OF DEATHS MARRIAGES AND BIRTHS

A crowded street notices many names with ages and causes from grips to pneumonia and tuberculosis. Deaths include Mary A Renick colon cancer Martha Kuhns tuberculosis Floyd Smith pulmonary tuberculosis and others. Marriages link many couples. building permits list remodels and new houses with costs.

Joseph Cosgrove E. McCarty Grippe Elsie Warner Llinois Street la Gripper Mary A. Renick Virginia Avenue Colon Martha Kuhns Kenwood Avenue Floyd Smith Evison Street Richard Stout Harlan Street John J. Gaines N. West Street Sallie Smith Lincoln Hospital Jacob W. Stilz Allisonvile Road Helen Coven Olive Street William M. Ferter Hiawatha John Paiva Lexington Avenue Harry E Breedrove Reisner Street Louise Cohen Walnut Street

Opening stock quotes in Boston markets

Boston on February 21 reported early trading with Greene Cananea and Smelt holdings at mixed percentages. Burg, Utah Cons and North Butte posted modest gains, Nipissing at ten percent, reflecting a cautious market mood and sector rotation.

Boston Greene Cannea Utah

Mayor's Mother Worsens. Son By Her Side

Mrs. Minerva Shank, mother of Mayor Shank, has been seriously ill for some time and was worse Monday morning. The mayor was at her bedside and did not appear at his office.

Minerva Shank Mayor Shank

Tillman condition improves with speech returning

Washington February 21 report says Senator Tillman of South Carolina who suffered paralysis last week is resting easily and conscious. He has nearly recovered the power of speech and a bulletin on his condition will be issued later today.

Tillman South Carolina

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