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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
2
The narrative follows Haywood from rough mining roots in Idaho to leadership of a miners union, his education by wife Milner, and a life of study in jail. It notes a forthcoming trial, wife and daughters unable to attend, and ongoing letters from Idaho.
Been Awoodard of 138 N Illinoisst was seized Wednesday by Detectives Kurtz and Dugan on charges of maintaining the Colorado Lottery company. Woolard, already a longtime director, slept when arrested. officers found prize sheets, numbered tickets, envelopes marked Bank Loan company, and $400 in imitation money. He reportedly issued 50 cent tickets monthly. prize sheets did not match ticket numbers. He claimed a $12,600 capital prize. Complaints have poured in from across the state.
The crowd, including Mary D musicians, expressed tepid enthusiasm for the work of the American girl yet cheered the performers’ mastery. The wizardly German accompanist and skillful ensembles built the atmosphere as the concert drew its quiet power from practiced toil and sustained effort.
The trial for Knutson, a wealthy contractor, and his wife opened today before Judge Kava Rich. Authorities seek to prove a poison plot within the family. Inquests resumed on the mother’s body as evidence builds against Herman Billek, accused in the alleged murder.
Helena Mont Jan 3 The unwritten law is seen as guiding the jury in the murder trial of Charles Schmidt who killed his wife after learning she was infatuated with a soldier Insanity was pleaded but the mitigated circumstances led to his acquittal by a late night verdict.
Emery McClintock vice president of Mutual Life Insurance suffered a stroke of paralysis after a nervous breakdown and was moved to a retreat in the south last week, reported from New York on January 3.
Vigo County National Bank receiver Charles S. Andrews sues bondsmen James Cox Thomas Ryan John FeFall Peter J. Ryan George R. Wilson and John Beal for 25000 alleging cashier Gustave A. Conzman embezzled about 70000 and failed to deliver funds to directors or the receiver. Conzman, now serving a ten year term at Ft Leavenworth, is listed with a partial chronology of misappropriations from 1900 to 1905 totaling numerous thefts.
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter read a letter from T M Good ice of the fire inspection bureau saying the city hospital insurance rate cannot be reduced. The bureau had previously urged changes after finding defective electrical wiring. The city made the changes and sought a 23 percent rate cut, which the bureau now denies, citing wiring issues.
Immense blizzards sweep southern Russia causing at least 160 deaths in one province and widespread property damage. Railroads are blocked as reports filter in from several provinces amid severe winter storms.
Special to The Sun. In Millville New Jersey January 3 a West Jersey and Sea Shore Railroad train was delayed three minutes by a woman's falling skirt. Col Stiles halted the train after spotting a sudden wardrobe mishap and advised repairs in the ladies room. The incident prompts rail lore on proper rules for such delays and how to handle them.
In LaGrange Georgia on January 3, Harvey Hill of Atlanta, a noted attorney, shot and killed Dr. Frank M. Ridely Jr at a wedding for Miss Ellie Ridely. The feud centered on Ridely's sister Mary and Hill's romance, with Hill a grandson of the late Senator Benjamin Hill.
White river floods Bedford Indiana after two days of rain with a five foot rise by last night and an accelerating six inches per hour this morning. County roads and pikes damaged by flood overflows.
Gov. Hughes urged legislative action to reform corporate abuses and called for a vote recount in the 1905 New York mayoral election. He proposed abolishing the railroad commissioners and the rapid transit board and creating new regulators to curb congestion and improve transportation.
An advertisement promises a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure for piles and claims dramatic relief. It cites a testimonial from Emma Stodenhamer of Bedford Indiana and urges readers to request the sample, then buy a 50 cent box from a local druggist for continued relief.
Seamed 72x percent inch size advertised for 50 cents now sold regular 65 cents. Seamless 81x50 inch size offered at 22 cents, quality noted as high. Limited stock indicated with promotional pricing across sizes.
Chief Kohler urges elevating newspaper reporters to police powers and treating them as a secret cadre within the Cleveland department. He says reporters’ training enables them to blend with all classes, aiding investigations without public recognition as city staff.
A St Patrick’s day program is planned with a parade in the afternoon, an address in Tomlinson hall, and a musical program at night by the Ancient Order of Hibernians committee. The meeting was held at the Denison hotel with weekly meetings through March 13. Officers include John C. Carroll president James H. Deery vice president John A. Halilman secretary and Bart Cavanaugh treasurer. Maurice Donnelly elected grand marshal with committees for speakers printing music and entertainment and names listed for each group.
Babies from every land to be exhibited at the Jamestown exposition with a cosmopolitan baby show as the latest project. President Roosevelt will be asked to serve as chief judge in the contest.
Clyde F. Smith longtime assistant ticket agent in Indianapolis for New York Central lines is named assistant ticket agent for Missouri Pacific at St Louis succeeding Horace A. Morgan. Howard W. Walker from L E & W offices is appointed assistant ticket agent at New York Central downtown office succeeding Smith.
A long list of birth entries with names and addresses follows. Notable deaths include morphine poisoning by William Asham and multiple age entries with listed illnesses or causes. Several marriage or partnership lines appear as well as property values and dwellings.
The Farmers' Trust Company in the American Central Life building at 10 East Market Street will open to the public Saturday showcasing elite furnished offices. The decor features mahogany brown and green walls with an ivory ceiling, white tile vestibule flooring, and Mexican mahogany furniture. Plate glass windows and bronze metalwork accent the interior. The vault, one of the city’s best, is deeply set, extending to the building’s top with 27 inch thick walls and fireproof construction.
Charles Davis was tried in criminal court on charges of stealing a storage battery from a Terre Haute Brewing Co. automobile. Judge James A. Pritchard found him guilty and imposed a $10 fine plus costs and 90 days in jail.
Trains depart Indianapolis for Fortville Pendleton Noblesville Clem Anderson Muncie Tipton Kokomo Middletown Alexand Logansport Peru Marion Bluffton Unlen ty with multiple daily departures and varied times from early morning to late night reflecting a busy rail schedule.
Train departures to Crawfordsville and Lafayette listed from 6:00 a m to 11:15 p m with through trains 19 15 a m and 4 55 np om. Some times garbled. 11 15 p m runs to Frankfort only. For info call the company office in the Terminal building Old main 17 1 ring New main 6035.
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