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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

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Man sues college over body sale alleged false imprisonment

Attorney Richard Ke Jouren sues Indiana Medical College for 25000 blaming false imprisonment after trying to arrange a body sale for his client’s destitute wife. The case in superior court with Judge Winson Carter, detective arrests, and a grand jury outcome feature in a tangled 1905 investigation.

Richard KE. Jouren Indiana Medical College Winson Carter Houaren Munsen Houren Odge Medical College Purewiler

Judge Praises Hobo in Soap Case as Evidence Weak

Judge Charles Wiltsie of the criminal court called the evidence weak against Teonk Raxsmond, a wanderer arrested near Bethel in Quetur township for suspected arson at Bethel schoolhouse. A cake of soap and a burglary tool were found on him, but the judge said they do not prove his guilt.

Cer Tendeble Shank Charies Wiltsiea Criminal Court Teonk Raxsmond Bethel Qeeatur Tie Tres Bethel Wiltsie

Leads Her 2 Sons to Police Station

J F Younce of 22 Nelson Street spotted two boys taking milk bottles from his porch. He identified Frank and Ered Homburg, 17 and 18, at 287 Detroit Street. Detectives Slate and Simon arrived. the youths escaped via a side window, and their mother brought them to the police station Thursday. They were charged with petit larceny.

J. F. Younce Nelson St Younce Frank Ered Homburg Detroitst Slate Simon

State Board to Tax Grain on Market Value March 1

At the final meeting in the statehouse the State Board of Tax Commissioners and county assessors read committee reports. The farm products panel decided to assess all grain on market value starting March 1, replacing previous schedules and methods.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Statehouse

Troops in Muncie Return Home as Orders Lift

About 100 special deputies in Muncie, Ind. are discharged while 400 remain on duty. Four tenths of state troops depart for home due to quiet conditions and crew sickness. Cars run with no interference and saloons stay closed though some disorder continues elsewhere in Marion after dark.

Indianapolis Muncie Ind Munich Muncs Marion Jan

Cotton Crop Ginned Totals for U.S. Up to January 1

The Census Bureau bulletin shows 9,955,427 bales of Upland cotton ginned this year, down from 11,741,089 bales a year ago and 9,975,476 bales two years prior. The report compares current output with prior periods to gauge year to year changes.

Washington Census Bureau Today United States

Fleet Passes Pernam­buco On Way To Rio Janeiro

The American battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Evans was sighted passing Pernam­buco at noon en route to Rio Janeiro yesterday.

Pernambuco Pernambuco Brazil Evans Rio Janeiro

Hearst Not Attending Independence League Conference

Co A Walsh states Hearst will not attend the Independence League conference at the Hotel Waglish Friday. He notes Hearst is occupied with business in New York and will not be present.

Co. A. Walsh Independence League Waglish Hearst New York

Evelyn Thaw Controls Jury Selection in Thaw Trial

In New York on January 9, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw dominates juror vetting for the Thaw murder trial. Nearly 500 prospective jurors have been barred, with Evelyn signaling her husband’s preferences and employing peremptory challenges to remove those deemed unfavorable. The court fills with sworn jurors as Thaw shows signs of extreme tension and protests during examinations.

New York Harry K. Thaw Talesmen Thaw Talesman Evelyn Harry KK Littleton Samuel V. Huntington Tittleton Justice Dowling Mr. Littleton Frank Manning Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Criminal Courts Charles Place White-st Center Lafayette-st Charles H. Thurston Dr. Kennedy Dollie Reynolds John DeHart Albert T. Patrick Millionaire Rica Ila

Soldiers deploy with gatling gun amid tobacco war in Kentucky

A Lexington dispatch reports a platoon with a gatling gun arriving to quell possible disorder during the tobacco war. Night riding outrages are anticipated as Gov Willson disperses troops to several tobacco regions rather than a single force to protect property and deter planters.

Lexington Kentucky Willson American Tobacco Company Frankfort

Primaries Friday for Seventh district GOP convention

The Seventh district Republican convention is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the criminal courtroom to choose a district chairperson to replace Oliver P. Ensley, who is the sole candidate and not expected to be opposed. Primaries to select delegates occur Friday with voting hours and locations listed for each ward and township.

Seventh District Oliver P. Ensley Mr. Ensley

Policeman Delivers Three Children From Smoke Fire

New York January 9 A Brooklyn fire at 23 Hamilton Ave leaves three children unconscious. Policeman John Ri Ryan crawls through smoke up burning stairs and rescues the trio, wrapping them in sheets before bringing them to safety.

New York John Ri Ryan Isadore Galers Hamilton Ave Brooklyn Ryan Tiree

Relatives of Raaber Found in St Louis

The relatives of Kark Raaber, found at Union Station weeks ago, have been located in St Louis. A letter from the St Louis police chief to Chief Metsger notes Raaber has relatives there and a wife in Steirmark. He carried $1080 when last seen.

Kark Raaber Union Station St. Louis Metsger Raaber Steirmark Reader

Fire scatters Salvation Army cadets in Bronx blaze

A fire starting in a poolroom above the Salvation Army barracks at 142nd street and Alexander Avenue in the Bronx destroyed a large frame building. Officers and cadets, along with poolhall patrons, fled as two stores and a restaurant were burned. Total loss estimated at $10,000.

New York Salvation Army 142Nd-St Alexander Ave Bronx Army Selvation

Campbell Promoted to Plain Clothes Officer at Park Theater

The Board of Public Safety promoted Robert Campbell to a plain clothes officer at the Park theater. William Milam was appointed to replace him as patrol man.

East River Tube Opens as Crowds Flood Eight-Car Train

New York Jan 9 The East River tunnel opens at 12 45 am linking Brooklyn and Manhattan. The eight car express carriages run every three minutes with 30 000 interborough riders expected. Crowds cheer as trains reach Borough Hall in four minutes amid playful chaos and a rioting wait to board.

New York City East River Tube New York Brooklyn Manhattan Glae Capt. Hogan Burfeind Bowling Green Borough Hall

Knifed Saloon Man Goes to Stonepile

Ernest Atterton of 2427 Indianapolis Ave was sentenced in police court on Thursday to 30 days in the workhouse plus a $25 fine and costs for assault and battery with intent to kill. He stabbed Pat Roach, a former police officer, in Roach’s saloon on Senate Ave and Maryland St Wednesday night.

Charles Johnson Manvie Ind Sterne Balke & Krause Lamber Company Lving Forty-sixth-st Johnson Fie Ernest Atterton Indianapolis Ave Atterton Pat Roach Police Department Roach Senate Ave Maryland St

Indiana Livestock Breeders Meet at Statehouse

The Indiana Livestock Breeders' Association held a meeting at the statehouse on Thursday. Prof. William Dietrich of the University of Illinois and E. Bradstute of Michigan spoke to attendees.

Indiana Livestock Breeders’ Association Statehouse William Dietrich University of Illinois E. Bradstute Meni

Hughes Dollar Dinner Leaders Posit Hughes for President

Ex mayor Seth Low will headline the Hughes dollar dinner at Terrace Garden this evening. The event expresses strong sentiment in the district in favor of Gov Hughes’s presidential nomination.

New York Jan Seth Low Terrace Garden Hughes

Broker Bourke Nevin Dies After Subway Push

William Bourke Nevin, ex member of the New York Stock Exchange, leaped before a southbound subway train at Seventy Ninth Street, instantly killed. Eyewitnesses were stunned as bystanders watched, and Mrs. Nevin fainted when identifying his body. Nevin had reportedly suffered a nervous disorder and had recently faced heavy losses in a financial slump.

William Bourke Nevin New York York Stock Exchange Save Nevin

Wolfson affidavit faulted again in coal case

The affidavit by Isadore Wolfson against Oscar Schaub for selling two tons of coal with a 460 pound short weigh was rejected in criminal court due to faults. The article notes repeated flaws in Wolfson affidavits allowing alleged short weighers to go free and mocks the persistent prosecutor.

Wolfson Fiminal Isadore Wulfson Waulfson

Absent Barber Frank Moore Triggers Local Concern

Mulberry Indiana January 9 local residents react to the sudden disappearance of Frank Moore a well known barber. Moore left home Monday and has not been seen since prompting worry among friends and neighbors.

Mulberry Ind Frank Moore Moore

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