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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1906
Page
2
Former Judge Olcott, leading Harry Thaw's defense, decided not to move or enter a plea at this time and will keep Thaw’s not guilty plea in place. Thaw remains in the Tombs with his wife visiting, while prosecutors prepare to press trial in October amid new disclosures from Thaw’s valet and ongoing questions about the marriage status and White affair.
A promotional blurb for Cascarets envisions a vest pocket health aid. It touts tablets as a safe laxative alternative resembling exercise for bowel and liver health, claiming they strengthen bowels over time and prevent constipation from common ailments. The copy compares effects to massages and cold baths and endorses the Vest Pocket box as the proper form.
Mrs Mary Thaw mother of Harry Thaw arrives at Tilbury on the steamer Minneapolis. She had not heard of her son's murder charge and is met by the Earl of Yarmouth. Guards protect her as reporters seek details. The Countess of Yarmouth and Alice Thaw absent. Mrs Thaw wearing mourning.
Special to The San New York July 3 A Parisian style burlesque set on the Madison Square Garden roof recounts the murder of Stanford White. The revue Mamzelle Champagne, a Musical Bubble in Two Buttes features songs mocking morals and society. The audience panicked after a joke line is followed by pistol sounds and White is shot.
Special to The fam from Kokomo Indiana reports 14 year old Albert Dates was seriously injured yesterday when a toy cannon exploded. The incident occurred during a local event and authorities are investigating the cause and any safety lapses.
Special to The Sum Pittsburgh July 3 close friends fear Mrs William Thaw cannot survive the news of Harry Kendall Thaw's act in Madison Square Garden New York. She is elderly in frail health and has endured much including a marriage dispute a lawsuit over a memorial window and loss of jewelry worth 11 00 The theft occurred while Thaw was in the east She plans a long European tour and says she is feeling better and hopeful.
The Hisey tragedy near Aurora June 17 leads to warrants for Mary Hisey and Charles Hisey, William Hisey, Isranl Carney, and Ellen Hisey for assault with intent to kill. Mrs Hisey remains in critical condition at Cincinnati hospital. Judge Downey to hear case in Lawrenceburg with possible adjourned term in four weeks.
A Monday night gathering of Division No. 3 AO H discussed a July 6 meeting in the circuit courtroom for Hendricks county residents now in the city to organize a picnic within weeks. The Ladies' Aid Society of the People's Congregational Church Blackford and Michigan streets will hold a 2 PM Tuesday business meeting in the church burlora. Mrs Altio Rounder, 1624 Shelby Ave, will entertain the Ladies in Polis. Resolutions to the memory of a
An excited Central Ave resident reports bluish long bodied rats with pointed noses roving in crowds across Indianapas Min. The creatures supposedly bite clothing and harness and appear at various spots, prompting warfare with shootings and traps, though the infestation grows despite efforts. A so called Pied Piper looms as a possible remedy.
Miss Virgie Lewis of Indianapolis aged 47 has located her relatives after Irving spent twelve years unaware of their kin. Her first letter to her father William Lewis reached him in Jacksonville, Illinois the day before he died. Miss Lewis has moved to a new home among supportive friends in the southern state.
The Boat family of Leonard Boat including his wife and six children drowned in the Apimag river while attempting to ford. Despite warnings not to cross, they did so and perished yesterday at Cedar Hill.
In Evansville Indiana on July, Arthur Jordan aged 2 of Gibann Cain was thrown and fatally injured while attempting to break a Texas pony. The accident occurred when the pony lifted him after bucking. Local authorities reported the death and investigated the incident.
Ita Milan aged 70 or 80 of Vincennes Indiana was struck by a Big Four passenger train at St. Franciaville Illinois and killed instantly according to reports. The accident occurred as the train approached the station. Victim's details and exact date were reported in local dispatches.
Special to the Sun reports 15 year old Franc Kressler of Shelbyville Indiana fell from a car on July 3. Both legs were severed and doctors fear he cannot live. The accident remains under investigation by local authorities.
Articles of Incorporation were filed listing Phitty Dorner's Sons of Frankfort with $10 capital, incorporators John N Dorner George Dorner and Ada Dorner. Blackburn Manufacturing of Eginsville with $5,000 stock and directors Henry C Stock George W Herman George Reo Blackfleth and Harry Blackburn. The Peoples Deposit Bank of Indianapolis increased capital stock from $10,000 to $50,000.
City council postponed voting on Mayor Bankwalter’s $250,000 bond plan for a coliseum and city hall on East Market site due to wording flaws that could invalidate bonds. Several ordinances were introduced or transferred, including railway franchise changes and gar bage contract awarding to Indianapolis Sanitary company for ten years amid bidding concerns.
A garbled OCR-style notice lists several street segments with surface types and endpoints. It references Delaware Street to Alabama Avenue, Central Avenue to College Avenue, Meridian to Pennsylvania Street, and other cross streets. Road surfaces include brick, wooden brick, and asphalt.
The Evansville Press, an independent penny afternoon paper, printed six title appearances this afternoon. Maybern of the Cleveland Press is business manager and F R Peters, formerly with Scripps-Howard in Indianapolis, is editor.
Boston police instruct officers to arrest anyone discharging fireworks from windows or premises on July 4. Saloon fronts, homes, yards, parks, and streets are under strict ban, with penalties for firing pistols or blowing horn. Commissioner O Meara says offenders will be detained promptly and stout enforcement will curb public fireworks use.
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