Desperate thieves named in January highway robbery
J H Green positively identified Thomas Sullivan and John Jedgey as the suspects in the Monday night holdup at his Park Avenue residence. Edgey and Sullivan had been under patrol since. Sullivan described as a lifelong thief, with Quigley and Dunn noting disguises and recent money gain. Green recovered consciousness after medical aid, insisting on the two men’s guilt as authorities surrounded them at McLaughlin's saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Edgey and Sullivan
A. G. Wiley
O. B. Snimer
Mr. Green
Dunn
Quigley
Sullivan
Edgey
Polca
Atrolman Dunn
McLaughlin
West
B. Shimer
Ental St
Sullivan and
Volgey
Fulton and
Michigan-sts
West-side
Edgeyv
Local Jottings From City Busy Men With Note Books
Brief items from Indianapolis and surrounding area include Mounted Officer Burk testing a stronger rope, Philip Wilkison acting police judge, Sheriff Clay carrying a new revolver, Dr. Poole moving his office closer to the police station, and Judge Stubbs regretting the juvenile court bill defeat. State officials debate adding a story to the statehouse while the Anti saloon league pursues reforms. Food prices rise with butter at 40 cents a pound. Garfield Park hosts a crowded skating night with many women skaters. a man skates with a moonlit shadow ahead, joking to it to stand still.
Two Indiana Men Killed in Wreck At Trautman Station
A rear-end freight collision on the Big Four near Trautman s station Delph i Indiana killed Conductor John Keeley of Osgood and Brakeman Knox Wilson of Columbia City. The engineer and fireman survived the crash and work to free victims lasted thirty minutes. Samuel Sheehy was badly injured and taken to Clifton hospital as officials seek cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McHae Press Association
Cincinnati
Big Four
Trautman’s Station
Delphi
John Keeley
Osgood
Ind
Knox Wilson
Columbia City
Samuel Sheehy
Clifton Hospital
Big Four Company
Wall at Broad Ripple Threatens River Bank
The retaining wall along the river at Broad Ripple on Allisonville road hangs in the air after floods washed away supporting sand. The Indianapolis Water Company is held partly responsible for damage due to unbuilt dam promised at Broad Ripple. County commissioners and Fr A W Davis met to discuss. Davis cited P C Smith island owner’s refusal to sell as reason. A Monday conference will include a Monon railroad representative. The railroad wall adjoining the county wall has suffered similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Ripple
Allisonville Road
Indianapolis Water Company
A. W. Davis
Water Company
Man Charged With Wife Desertion Over One-Eyed Spouse
John Bell a colored fireman at Indianapolis homing mills is charged with wife desertion. Lilly Bell says he left her because she has only one eye. The case will be heard before Justice of the Peace H. W. Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bell
Indianapolis
Lilly
Bell
Justice of the Peace
H. W. Holmes
United States Weather Forecast and Local Advertisements
Weather outlook shows rain and warming trend followed by colder conditions Friday. Sunrise at 6 55, sunset 6 03. Local ads list HEAL BROS piano pricing 165 dollars and up and GRANT CLAY artificial teeth from Wulschner's in Grant Clay, 108 N Delaware. Contacts include phone numbers for Main 605 and New 5537.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Clay
New York Dental Company
N. Delawarest
Two-Cent Fare Bill Passes Indiana Senate
The Bland two cent railroad fare bill cleared third reading in the Indiana Senate by 47 to 0 with three absent. It sets a flat two cent fare regardless of payment method and allows 150 pounds of baggage without extra charge. An earlier cash-on-train surcharge was removed by amendment. penalties cap between 419 and 8100, with $10 to the prosecuting attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Proce
Smoke Inspector Shiel Case Highlights Smokeless Coal Use
Rhody R. Shiel faced a city smoke ordinance charge in police court over his N. Illinois Street apartment boilers. He claimed to use smokeless coal matching city fuel, noting costs and testing different coals. Inspector Walmsley testified to observed dense smoke. Judge Wilkinson urged thorough, long-term stack observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiel
N. T Hinoisst
Shell
Philip Wilkison
Linton
Walmsley
Mr. Shiel
Ghial
Resignation at Indianapolis Humane Society Office
Miss Katheryn Krentler resigns as head of the Indianapolis Humane Society office at the police station effective Wednesday evening. The move follows a secret directors meeting critiquing her work and age, amid discord over alleged political maneuvering and questions about reporters storing coats in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Krendler
Miss Krentler
No Probing of Conger Delays Inspector Report
Democratic attempt to compel Sid Conger, state oil inspector, to report on staff, days served, oil inspected, and pay was blocked by Republicans on Thursday. Cravens sought a certified statement for Feb 10, while Edwards urged referral to rights and privileges. the motion passed 42 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Cravens
Sid Conger
State of Inspector
ThurrFay
Cravens
Conger
John H. Edwards
Mitchell
Committee On Rights and Privileges
Indianapolis man dies in field after worry over wife illness
George Henney, 40, of Indianapolis, wandered from Carmel field on January 31 and died of exposure, possibly due to temporary insanity from his wife’s long illness. His body was found by John Stroam and identified by insurance papers. Burial plans moved to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henney
Cornellave
Indianapolis
Carmel
Battle over Purdue medical college bill in Indiana
The house will take up Friday morning a resolution to allow Purdue University to run a medical college in Indianapolis. Indiana University supporters threaten a fight. The Purdue measure, introduced by Thomas M. Andrew, faces delay in the Education Committee led by Thomas D. Slimp. Fleming called for timely action amid lobbyist pressure. The IU bill has been killed, and the Purdue bill seems headed for the same outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Indianapolis
Indiana University
Thomas M. Andrew
West Lafayette
Committee On Education
Thomas D. Slimp
Purdue
Charles ©. Fleming
House
Prison Twine Factory Bill Advances in Senate
A bill by Warden Reid for a $200000 appropriation to equip and run a binder twine factory at the Michigan City state prison, backed by Gov. Hanly, passed the senate Thursday by 40 to 1. Senator Stotsenhberg voted no. Continued on page 8 columna 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Michigan City
Hanly
Senate
Stotsenhberg
State church statistics show 6,908 congregations and 930,855 members
Miss Mary Stubbs, head of the State Bureau of Statistics, releases the first general church statistics. Although not complete, the report covers 6,908 congregations with 930,855 members, 578,015 Sunday school pupils, 4,519 active ministers, and 6,470 houses of worship, totaling $24,221,360 in property.
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Mary Stubbs
State Bureau of Statistics
Stubbs
Baptists
Christian
Friends
Tuatheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Salvation Army
Adventist
Dowie
Christian Scientist
Church of God
Congregational
Dunkard
Episcopal
Evangelical
Holiness
Mennonites
Moravian
Reformed
River Baptists
Swedenborgian
United Brethren In Christ
Unitarian
Universalist
Volunteers of America
Women Protest Lurid Billboard Displays
The Women’s council met with Mayor C A Bookwalter City Attorney F F Matron Chief of Police Robert Metzger the president of the city council Fred Eppert and Edward Stickleman to protest lurid billboard pictures. They argued the display extends beyond ballet girls to melodramatic crime scenes as climactic play imagery. City Attorney Matson offered little hope that current law could address such cases or punish offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bookwalter
F. F. Matron
Robert Metzger
Fred Eppert
Edward Stickleman
Council Committee On
Women's Council
Matson
Buy Boxes for Boys Play at Schiller's Opera House
About 20 local amateurs rehearse for a benefit performance by the Boys' club at Schiller's Opera House on Thursday morning. A five-seat sale has boosted the treasury, with most production costs donated. The gallery seats 50 Boys' club members. Boxes were already reserved and the event is to draw a representative audience.
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Singlish
Schiller
W. Hi. Husfilfer
W. E. English
Harry 8. Wew
L. Richardson
Hugh McGowan
H. BE. Aibben
Fluff Rugs From Old Carpets Sold Widely
Ashilan Bros. & Ca advertises rugs made from ingrain Brussels velvet wilton moquette and axminster carpets with Bitea Native Herbs and COMPEER CIGAR branding. Promotes "Best on earth" and notes both phones for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrain
Brussels
Velvet
Wilton
Axminster
Ashilan Bros. & Ca
Politician Pushes Flight Against Police Firearms
Representative Thomas D. Slimp of Washington Indiana led a heated push Thursday to block police from carrying firearms. He urged amending Web Woodfill’s bill which imposes a nine dollar fine and up to one year in jail for non officers who carry weapons. Woodfill Zook and others opposed restricting police, warning criminals would exploit any limit. Slimp’s amendment failed by a decisive vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Slimp
Washington, Ind
House Committee On Education
House
Representative Slimp
Committee On Criminal Code
Web Woodfill
Slimp
Woodfill
Zook
Mr. Slimp
Paid Swear Words Sparked Court Board Bill Clash
Justice A R Hutchinson heard a case over a 7 cent board bill at Atlas engine works worker Riley Linzie owed John Hand a boarding house debt. Linzie pleaded guilty to swearing. fines totaled 13.10 while the board bill was dismissed. Gay Lewin defaulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Justice of the Peace
A. R. Hutchinson
Riley Linzie
Atlas Engine Works
John Hand
Mr. Hand
Linzie
Gay Lewin
Inheritance tax bill introduced in the house
Representative John H. Edwards introduced a new inheritance tax bill in the house on Thursday. The measure was prepared by former state attorney general W L Taylor, who says existing inheritance tax measures carry legal obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Edwards
W. L. Taylor
None Better Restaurant at 33-40 Monument Place
A local eatery named None Better Restaurant occupies 33 40 Monument Place and remains a leading choice for diners seeking quality meals and reliable service in the area. The venue highlights consistent offerings and steady patronage in the downtown dining scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Restaurant
Monument Place
Thaw Jury 15 Nearing Hearing Of Murder Trial
Thaw was excited over removing jurors believed favorable to him and did not understand proceedings yet is anxious to hear the evidence in the high profile murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Frankfort St
Broadway
Thaw Jurors Dropped as Tamper Claims Rise
In New York Jan 31 two jurors in the Harry Thaw case were excused at convening amid reports of attempted juror tampering. Jurors Walker and Haas were dismissed, with District Attorney Jerome seeking to keep motives confidential. The trial continues as one juror remains to complete the box.
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Carl Branderbury
New York
Starry RK
Criminal Courts
Louis Haas
Jerome
Fitzgerald
Haas
Attorker Jerom
Walker
Suhtly
Man
Wilbur FL Steele
Marshall
Fittsburg
Thaw
Stice
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw Trial Sees Jurors Excused As Witnesses Questioned
In a courtroom sequence the Thaw case shifts with jurors 4 and 9 excused by mutual consent after prosecutors sought delays. District Attorney Jerome raised concerns over Walker’s ties to the Thaw family and Stanford White, while Thaw and his wife and mother sat with wary calm as the judge moved to continue the trial amid a flurry of witnesses and surveillance notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaws Iife
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Roger O'Mara
Fittssumz
Hany Thaw
O'Mara
Cr. C. Wiley
Pennsylvania State Hospital
Henry A. Hutchison
Dumont
F. Brinham
Co'mara
Harry
Jerome
Mr. Walker
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Woldup
Llivan and
J. H. Green
Park Ave
Thomas Sullivan
John Jedgey
Edgar Niser
Richard Poole
Sluder
Ucot
Note Books
Burk
Wharton
Joseph Clay
No. 7
N. Eaatst
Poole
George W. Stubbs
Wither
Statehouse
The
Anti-saloon League
Garfield Park
Indiana
United States
Heal Bros
Wulschner
Purdue Uni
Rhody R. Shiel
Police
Katheryn Krentler
Miss Katheryn
Board of
Body
George Henney
Ness
John Stroam
Terday
Sandy
Schutz
Ing
Frank C. Hearsney
Firearms
Ther Service
David &. Walker
John Brisben Walker
Mrs. Holman
Q O’mara
Charles &. _Holman
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
O' Mare
Pittsburg
Heorian
Tris
Phin
Treacsl
Evelyn Neshit
Helmaian
O'Mera
Jersey
Mw Watered
David S. Walker
Latte
Rians
Justice Fitzgerald
Loris Haas
Representa
Philadelphia
Tectives
Winas
Assstam Garvin
Talesmen
Evelyn
Peabody
Smyth
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