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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
A man sentenced to the death chair is urged to be put to death as authorities consider carrying out the sentence. The report notes calls for an execution and outlines legal context surrounding the case.
District Attorney Jerome urged the jury to impose the electric chair on Harry Kendall Thaw for the murder of Stanford White. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and defense counsel Martin Littleton contended insanity, while the courtroom buzzed with spectators and lingering questions about the night's events.
Operators from Ohio Indiana Illinois and Western Pennsylvania joined miners in Indianapolis at the Claypool to discuss reviving the old wage scale. Both sides deny wage talks but acknowledge that restoring the scale could lead to higher pay, with a deadline before April 1 when the current scale expires.
Archie Tomlin a lineman for the Indianapolis Heat and Light Company fell from a ladder while stringing wire in an alley near the Coburn Storage warehouse on Thursday. He broke his leg and was taken home in a dispensary ambulance under Dr Spitler care.
A Rochester segment from January 27 1908 reports canvass results for the Indianapolis Sun with two letters. W Barnett asks to start with thirty copies and promises a follow up Monday. E J Engelage requests adding thirty copies as his subscriber list grows with twenty two new orders that day.
Forty comedians at the Marion club prepare for a Thursday evening minstrels performance. They report buying burnt cork and grease to enhance makeup while rehearsing all week. Mothers may avoid kinship as they appear in stage makeup.
A fire at the Diamond window glass factory in Gas City, Marion, destroyed the plant early today. The blaze began at about 1 a.m. when a tank containing moistened glass material burst, causing extensive damage estimated at 100000 dollars.
Fire at the Henry Coburn storage warehouse endangered 140 Marion County voting machines valued at 98000. Workers removed 12 machines before water damage worsened. others remain submerged under floodwater as crews fight embers and stabilize the ruins. County officials consider building a fireproof warehouse for future storage.
Charles Brown assistant city civil engineer in charge of sewer work estimates the North Indianapolis sewer will cost $100,194. The sewer is to be completed this week with the final assessment roll expected in about two weeks.
The case Albert Brown v James AicNulty, city clerk, before Justice A R Hutchinson, Wednesday, questioned the legality of forfeiting cash bonds without written forfeiture, as attackers in the police court proceedings.
Visitors tour the Central Union telephone company building as officials plan new facilities. Over 100 visitors attended the Wednesday event while Thursday’s la dies day showcased restrooms a roof garden and operator lunch options.
Indianapolis attorney Willkim P. Ogbern left for New York to search for Witt M. Richcreek who vanished from high city weeks ago. Ogburn previously represented Richcreek and also handles his wife’s affairs.
Citizens wishing to speak against the Indianapolis Telephone Company request for an amended franchise were given a hearing by the Board of Public Works Thursday afternoon. The session was held in the Board of Public Safety office in the courthouse basement.
Police arrest Sunday openings prompt Mayor Bookwattter to demand compliance. Frank Igerty and several other saloon keepers face possible license revocation after a Sunday arrest and warnings to enforce closing hours.
Marshal Halstead aged 48 ex consul to Birmingham and prominent in local newspaper work died after an appendicitis operation in Cincinnati. He was son of Murat Halstead and recently married heiress Miss Cra Lunkenheimer about six months ago.
Judge Merle N Walker refused a guardianship for Edward Davies aged over 60, noting he can manage his own affairs. The case cited his pension of 20 dollars monthly and concerns about a wife potentially controlling funds.
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