Thaw Trial Draws Crowd as Jury Chosen in White Murder Case
New York reports the Thaw murder trial of Harry Kendall Thaw for the Stanford White killing began amid immense public interest. Two jurors were excused within two hours as the defense signaled insanity as a possible motive, while Thaw sat with his mother wife and sisters nearby in a tightly guarded courtroom. Police surrounded the rotunda and entrances, and spectators crowded the street as the high profile case moved forward.
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Thaw Case Opens as Garvin Joins Prosecution
The opening of the Harry K Thaw murder trial features Francis P Garvin assisting District Attorney Jerome. The court and spectators observe formalities as jurors are called and Thaw is arraigned. Thaw shows visible nerves while dressed in a dark blue suit and accompanied by his wife and mother.
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Throat Gashed by Own Knife in Beech Grove Mystery
James McMillen, 60, was found in his Beech Grove home with a knife wound to the throat, authorities deeming suicide despite murder theories fueled by recent property sales and a $500 gain. Coroner and sheriffs support self destruction. sister Mrs. Martha McLaughlin of Indianapolis and a local relative await further word.
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Charles Haus
New Bethel
Died at Bridgeport Mrs Frances Cummins Wordin
Mrs Frances Cummins Wordin formerly of Indianapolis dies in Bridgeport Conn. Widow of William J Johnston in Indianapolis business circles for 30 years and later second husband Thomas Cooke Wordin, once New York port customs appraiser. Survived by son Frederick Johnston sister Mrs Edwin J Swan and brother John W Cummins. sister Mrs Francis T Holliday of Indianapolis also noted.
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LaPorte
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Oriental and Domestic Rugs End Carpets for Repair
Continued on Page 2. Ashjiam Bros. & Co. advertise oriental and domestic rugs and carpets for repair, alteration, cleaning, and dyeing services.
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Ashjiam Bros. & Co
Full Crew Bill Favored by House Railroad Committee
The full crew bill, intended to reduce rail accidents, was favorably reported for passage by the house railroad committee during Wednesday morning session. It requires on freight trains of 50 cars or more a full crew including engineman, fireman, two brakemen, a flagman and conductor. Passenger trains of five cars or more must have engineman, fireman, conductor, brakeman and flagman. the flagman is the extra crew member. Trainmen of the state sponsor the measure.
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Railroad Committee of the House
Flags For Schools Bill Introduced In Senate
Senator Roemter introduced Capt Wallace Foster's bill granting school corporations the right to purchase flags and schoolhouses, outlining new authority and potential funding implications.
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Roemter
Capt
Wallace Foster
Invitation to use Sun's help column for ten words
The Sun offers paid help column service for ten word entries over three days. Ice cream cones are listed as suitable for banquets receptions and parties with contact Maia 6211 by old phone.
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Sun
Maia
Captured Eagle Brought Down By Farmer and Dog
Special to The Sun. In Terre Haute Indiana a farmer Sam Ward captured an eight foot wing span eagle at Ahim Cave after the bird seized his dog in its talons. Ward and a companion approached as the dog clung to the eagle, holding the bird's claw until Ward secured the captured eagle.
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Sam Ward
Ahim Cave
Ward
Indiana surveyors fear new ditch laws and seek fair reform
County surveyors in Indiana express concern over proposed drainage legislation. They oppose aggressive lobbying by sheriffs and ask lawmakers to repeal or modify the current act. Grant county surveyor F M Baldwin urges fair treatment and relief from burdensome duties while noting possible replacements should address these concerns.
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Indiana
F. M. Baldwin
Grant County
Permit 10 Dehorn Bill Clears State House
A Wednesday morning house vote enacted a permit allowing farmers to dehorn cattle clip horses and dock sheep. Previously illegal, farmers argued the practices are necessary for animal welfare and management, despite prosecutions.
Denial of a Clerk in Eva Lehr Acid Inquiry
Claude Wittenbach a drug clerk testified he did not sell carbolic acid to 13 year old Eva Lehr who died by her own action at school on Tuesday. He said he did not remember the child and did not sell her anything. Two girls with Eva Lehr testified they did not see her make a purchase while they looked at pest cards at the store front.
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John Spargo
Atlanta
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Ami
Alaric
Oxford
Maryland
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Denison Barker Shop The Vest Healer Bros The Best of Plastering
Denison Barker Shop advertises The Vest and Healer Bros claiming top plastering services. Main 605 and New 6001 Main are listed as contact numbers or locations for the firms. The brief ad emphasizes craftsmanship and local trade offerings.
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Heal Bros
Twenty Miners Dead in Trinidad Colorado Coal Mine Blast
Twenty miners are reported dead with many others injured after an explosion at the Primero mine of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company near Trinidad. The blast collapsed the main entry, trapping workers under timbers and debris as rescuers battled smoke and dust to reach the site.
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Colorado Fuel and Tron Company
Frank Hobat
O'Neil
Trinidad
Barber Bill Reported For First Reading In House
Senate bill 46 which prohibits barber shops from opening on Sundays was reported to the house for first reading on Wednesday morning.
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House
Lent public money can’t get it bagh
Transferred property to make safe surety company which provided bond.
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Safe Surety Company
United States Weather Forecast Update
Cloudy conditions with light snow possible and rising temperatures across the United States. Forecast calls for Sunday night and Wednesday morning sunrises, with intermittent precipitation and warmer afternoon highs.
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United States
Thasnedar
Shortage Rumor Clouds Vanderburg County Treasurers Case
Vanderburg county treasurer J P Walker reportedly short around 356.60 and 60 001. The Federal Union Security company of Indianapolis on his bond for about 15 000 is secured by transferring 25 000 worth of property. Directors of an Evansville bank were linked to the bond and caused a sensational stir, but United States Guaranty company backed the bank, averting trouble. Walker allegedly in arrears about three years and lending funds to the Evansville school board, a practice deemed illegal and breaching his oath.
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J. P. Walker
Vanderburg County
Federal Union Security Company
Indianapolis
United States Guaranty Company
Walker
Evansville School Board
Move to create a separate probate court in county
A bill drafts to establish a distinct probate court separate from the circuit court. Judge Henry Clay Allen and the Marion county bar back the plan, with concurrent jurisdiction to handle emergencies and certain civil matters. Probate records and hearings would shift from Probate Commissioner Merle Walker to the new court.
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Henry Clay Allen
Marion County Bar
Marion County
Merle N. A. Walker
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Circuit
Superior Court
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Two Theft Attempts End in Saloon Stolen Cash
A thief tried twice Tuesday to plunder Nick Stanguilla s saloon at 625 W Washington St. He pried a living room window and opened a desk with a curling iron, taking 5. He missed an iron box containing 228, then returned at 11 pm to steal the box as Stanguilla celebrated and Mrs Stanguilla fainted.
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Nick Stanguilla
Stanguilla
Washington St
Stan Suilla
Tippecanoe Shaft Monument Backed by Senate Action
The senate passed the Wood resolution Wednesday proposing a 12500 appropriation for purchasing and erecting a monument at the Tippecanoe battlefield, conditional on a like national appropriation. A Crumpacker bill in the House has favorable report. The battle occurred November 7, 1811, and in 1884 the legislature ordered land purchase. A trustees board will serve without pay and 44 senators voted yes.
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National Congress
Shotguns and Rifles and Dining Ads Combined
A compact classified item lists football goods from Gus Habib at 121 W Washington Street, and seafood and chowder offerings from National Restaurant at 38 40 Monument Place, highlighting no better clam chowder.
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Washington-st
National Restaurant
Monument Place
The Sun Offers 500 for Truth About City Circulation
The Sun proposes to verify its city circulation against claims by the Indianapolis News. It offers 500 to a charity if the News proves its estimate, else publish the truth. The News declined and now The Sun repeats the offer with bold front-page disclosure.
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Indianapolis News
Sun
Merchants’ Association
Child labor in factories and farms sparks Senate debate
Senator Beveridge used photographs and affidavits to illustrate child labor abuses from ages under ten to fourteen across factories, canneries, and glass works. He cited Spargo's accounts of harsh shifts, cold rooms, and barbed wire enclosures, urging a national remedy.
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