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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1908

Page

3

Bernard Korbly Elected Seventh District Democratic Chairman

The Seventh district Democrats chose Bernard Korbly as district chairman in a quiet Thursday convention. Korbly thanked supporters of his opponent Bassett and urged unity to beat the Republicans, blaming the Indianapolis News for partisan disruption while promising an open office for all Democrats.

Bernard Korbly Wordly Cairman Bassett Indianapolis News State of Indiaa Seventh Congressional District

Rail crossings and fatalities dominate 1907 coroner report

Coroner G A Petersdorf tallies 483 deaths in 1907 with 18 at crossings and 4 cage incidents linked to railways. Other causes include 17 street car and 11 interurban accidents, 66 personal crises, 5 murders, 21 deaths by burning, 14 from other types, and 99 by heart disease.

G. A. Petersdorf

County Offices Moved In Courthouse Plan

County commissioners approve moving the coroner grand jury tax assessor and draughtsman from the third floor to basement rooms A county library shifts downstairs and Superior Court No 5 may take the fourth floor while Court No 4 moves into the former library space

Grand Jury Iuty Pat Oms Superior Court No. 5

Cleveland mayor outlines broad municipal ownership plan

Special to The Indianapolis Sun. In Cleveland on January 2, Mayor Johnson aims to own all public service corporations within legal limits, except East Ohio Gas. He seeks to take over Cleveland Electric Railway via holding company, while Scovil’s firm vows to cut rates to resist. Johnson also proposes city lighting and heating from in city produced artificial gas and questions buying gas lands from West Virginia.

Indianapolis Sun Cleveland, CO Johnson Cleveland East Ohio Gas Company Cleveland Electric Railway Samuel Scovil Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company Scovil West Virginia

Days Contractor Cannot Be Found In Indiana Case

Charles 8. Pollard a contractor who built a Beech Grove bank and a Veedersburg schoolhouse has disappeared and cannot be located in a probate court receiver case filed by Title Guarantee and Surety Co of Pennsylvania. John M. Wilson appointed receiver by Judge Merle N. A. Walker. The firm contends Pollard left the Beech Grove bank unfinished and the cost to finish is estimated at 2500 dollars.

Charles 8. Pollard Beech Grove Veedersburg Big Property Guaranty and Surety Company Pennsylvania John M. Wilson Merle N. A. Walker Pollard

Tailor Hurt in Gasoline Flash at Shop

A. Kollinger a tailor at 5540 Washington Street was cut about the face and body by a gasoline blast that blew out the glass front of his storeroom. Firemen from the adjacent Irvington company put out the blaze. He was in the back room and not seriously injured.

A. Kollinger Washington St Irvington Fire Company Kollinger

Bonito Castellano and Count Anna Gould Rumored Betrothal Duel

In Paris on January 2, Prince De Sagan and the Countess Anna Gould reportedly dueled after a rumor of engagement to her. Gendarmes intervened as the two men approached with canes raised. they were escorted to a public commissary but released without injury.

Paris Prince de Sagan Bonito Castellano Anna Gould

Smoke ordinance arrest warrant not signed by judge

Police judge Thomas Whallon refused to sign a warrant for the arrest of Denison hotel manager Will Fowler on smoke ordinance charges. Inspector Walmsley and city attorney Bowen deliberated, with Bowen undecided, as the case tests the judge's stance amid recent city violations of the smoke ordinance.

Whallon Thomas C. Whallon Will Fowler Denison Fowler David S. Walmsley Walmsley Crate D. Bowen Bowen

Arrest of Powell in leading pipe theft case

Elijah Powell a colored man was arrested by Patrolmen LaRue and Moseby on burglary and larceny charges after being seen leaving a rear yard at 1115 Park Avenue. J T Edwards owns the house plumbing was stolen and Powell claimed gas company work. Police identified Powell by photograph and have tracked him for prior junk thefts.

Elijah Powell LaRue Moseby E. J. Alexander Park Ave Powell J. T. Edwards Alexander State Penitentiary

Sun Vapor Light Co presents claim for Meridian gas lights

A bill for 167 dollars is sent to the Board of Public Works by the Sun Vapor Light Company for the use of 102 gas lights along Meridian street from Vermont street to Fall Creek during part of December.

Board of Public Works Sun Vapor Light Company Meridian St Vermont St Fall Creek

Saloon Suspects Face Small Fines in Washington Case

Mrs Addie Keevens, wife of a saloon keeper, was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Police Judge Thomas Whardon. Mrs Wheevycen3 testified she did not sell liquor in her husband’s absence while he was in St Louis. John Johnson was fined 1 dollar for interfering with an officer after being found in the room at 2215 EH Washington St. Louis Sommers, a saloon keeper at Prospect and Haran, was discharged after a Beech Grove witness testified. John Van Lyete also charged in the same scene.

Addie Keevens E. Washington Sr Thomas Whardon Wheevycen3 St. Louis John Johnson Flo Merrill and Stewart Washington St John van Lyete Whallon Louis Sommers Prospect Haransts Sommers John Simms Beech Grove Luecian Falconer Margaret's Ninth-st Margaret Armour Falconer Stella Gordon Margaret Lucian Margaret Rose Stella

Indiana Securities Deposits Examined In State Office

The securities of three point two insurance and surety companies, organized under Indiana law, have been examined in the auditor of state s office. There are 312 000 40 in securities on deposit in the office.

Indiana

Trial Of Royse Likely To Go To Long Trial Soon

The article reports Councilman Harry Royse faces an indictment for interest in a city contract while officer. Prosecutor Hooton notes delay due to Royse's lameness and court illness of Judge James Pritchard. Trial timing remains uncertain with related cases pending.

Harry Royse Rorse Jelliott R. Hooton Mr. Hoooton Mr. Royse Royse Hooton Harry Brunaugh James A. Pritchard Criminal Court

Indiana regulates railroads and restores harmony in state

The Indiana Railroad Commission annual report to Gov J F Haney notes successful regulation over the past year. It highlights restored harmony between carriers and shippers, settled Express company troubles, four rate hearing inquiries, and data on accidents mileage income freight tonnage passenger counts employment and wages.

Indiana Railroad Commission J. F. Haniy Indiana Atention

Baseball Player Settles Old Case In Court

Attorney Milton L. Clawson filed suit against Charlie Carr playing manager of the Indianapolis club for 1000 damages after an assault at a game last July. The compromise calls for 100 dollars plus court costs and dismissal of the suit. Carr apologized, saying he mistook Clawson for another man.

Milton L. Clawson Charlie Carr Indianapolis Indianapolis Baseball Club Carr Circuit Court Clawson Mr. Clawson Mr. Carr

Grocer Injured When Wagon Knocked By Streetcar

J. H. Simpson a grocer of 91 Otive street was knocked from his wagon by streetcar No. 806 at Virginia avenue and East street Tuesday afternoon. He is partially paralyzed and was taken to the city dispensary where Dr. Spitler dressed his injuries.

J. HK. Simpson Otive-st Prospect Sl Virginia-ave Feast-St

Supreme and Appellate Courts Maxe Reports

The Indiana Supreme Court earned 753.45 and the Appellate Court 2422.33 in income for the quarter. Seventy one cases were decided by the Supreme Court and 138 by the Appellate Court. Thirty attorneys statewide were admitted to practice in the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court of Indiana Appellate Court Supreme Court

The Man of Masks and the Black Hand Unfold in New York

In a tangled plot Margaret Armour grows central as lover Lucian Falconer confronts a family rift. Stella Gordon argues for independence while Sir George Bassendyne and the Black Hand scheme move toward a perilous confrontation in New York.

John Joseph Wali Ruy Stella Gordon Margaret Bis Oscar Hawkman Stella Gordon New York Arthur Sacheverel Gaenb Carpuzel Lugian Falconer Fitconer Mimico vancAster Jearlous Mascaret Diverse Bassendyne Chih Bassendyne England George Aucci Black Hand Band Mimi van Alster Sir George Hore Bowery Secunis Zucchi Fie John Joseph Armour Margaret Armour Giorgio Me*i- Ith. Ie Canal and Center Streets

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Man Whose Wedding Caused Stir In New York

New York, Jan 2 Charles Fanci Ressid 78 widow of The Lorillards Ronalds took him as husband 13 years ago. he died at his home in New Rochelle. He was in his thirtieth year when Mrs Ronalds married him and left him a fortune of a foreign sum.

New York Charles Fanci Ressid Lorillard Ronalds Ne Rochelle

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