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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
2
A notice announces a spring sale on all cloth suits at Joe’s shop with prices at half former amounts and new stock arriving. It mentions 20 percent millinery with hats trimmed and ready for wear as part of the store’s updated offerings.
James Pearsall, 9, was hanged in the Lexington jail yard at 6 AM. A colored minister Rev R C Ogievie sang and prayed for the condemned. Pearsall claimed innocence after attempting to assault three women within an hour, with several hundred witnesses present.
A Texas tale from July reports a man named W Nelson accidentally breaking the neck of his three year old daughter while playing with her on the floor. He held her with his leg around her neck and she cried before dying. the father is consumed with grief.
A sixty year old veteran reports a thirty five year struggle with widespread eczema resisted by Government Board tests but cured after using Cuticura Remedies. He mentions two cakes of Cuticura and related products totaling treatment across various lines, praising the results and thanking Cuticura. The note is dated July 17, 1905, from Richmandale, Russ Ohio.
The ad proclaims 100,000 mothers praise Cuticura Soap as the best cleaner for babies and Cuticura Ointment as a priceless soothing remedy for itching eruptions. It advises hot water baths, cleansing the skin, and applying the ointment for relief and improved sleep.
Urbandia report says a two year old boy Charles Haines died after being attacked in a yard by an angry bird named Blu jay. The bird pecked the child’s head, the mother intervened, and hand poisoning followed from the head wounds. The incident occurred in Urbana on July 6.
Savannah, Mobile and New York requested the next meeting of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, which closed its Indianapolis session Thursday. The executive committee will announce the meeting place later. Officers elected include President Rabbi Joseph Stolz and Vice President David Phillipson Cincinnati.
Pittsburg July 6 Special to The hum action arising from the Hartje divorce case widens as county detective Robert Rehingon secures warrants charging conspiracy. Augustus Sartro and two millionaires, Mbellant and Clifford Hose, allegedly funded efforts to keep Hartje from testing affidavit while John J. Welahons and John B. Robbs loom large in the unfolding saga. Howe is jailed in Youngstown on perjury charges after a nationwide detective sweep. Hartje parties seek bond adjustments.
The State Board of Tax Commissioners starts a busy session on Monday July 9 to assess new steam and interurban railroads telegraph telephone and sleeping car companies doing business in Indiana. Two steam railroads ten interurban roads and about 30 new telephone firms will be evaluated for the first time this year.
Capital Council 7a elects delegates for Terre Haute branch council. A field day planning meeting is set for St Josephs hall with several councils to plan August's celebration. Trinity Congregational elects officers Joseph Clark Calvin Wilson Harry Wright C V H as treasurer. Auxiliary No %, Railway Trainmen to present program at Pennsylv ania and Market. East Fork M E W M S meets at Mrs Nettle Kitties Friday. Broadway M E Church W F M S meets at Mrs Masters Friday. Col Elmer Jaworth Circle No 2 WMGA R holds lawn fete at Mrs Tompkins 16 Fort Warne Ave. People Congregational Missionary Society meets at Mrs Curry Friday 2:30 PM.
Misa Mary McClintock and James Beneley of Hayniltan county ran into angered father and brother at the Traction and Terminal station Thursday night. The 38 year old McClintock refused to return home after an hour of pleading, and the couple sought police protection while hoping to find a minister for the wedding.
Mrs Clara Walzer was found dead in a pool of blood at her home at 198 Brightst Thursday night at 7. The husband William Walzer fled in horror after discovering her with a powder burned wound to the head and a revolver in her hand. The death appeared instantaneous and Deputy Coroner McClure and Dr. Fisher investigated. The couple had recently been reconciled after William returned from Detroit. Mrs Walzer was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Niermeyer and her body was taken to the home of Mrs Louisa Nelemeyer.
A late report says Mas Pyorene WriKnt unvest, severely burned by a premature toy cannon discharge, had two pounds of gunpowder in her lap. At Chu hospital she is improving and expected to recover. Clifford Curry, also injured by the same explosion, is in improved condition.
In Constantinople dated July 6, a Turkish cavalry unit of about 1,000 men seized a disputed frontier point with Persia but was driven back with losses by a Persian force, as reported by the Serippe-MeRne Prean Association in Constantinople.
In Knoxville Tennessee yesterday afternoon attorney Samuel Parker was shot as he stepped from a passenger train at Helenwood by James Fulton. Parker, prominent in the bar, is reported in critical condition amid speculation of motives. A separate item from Bedford Indiana notes a woman breaking her thigh in an unrelated incident.
Special to the Son. Fountaintows July 3. Christopher Mahley, 21, was struck and killed by lightning yesterday afternoon while unloading hay at a barn. The accident occurred near his residence, and no others were harmed.
An explosion at the Terra Haute Brewing storage plant in Spencer Indiana destroyed the building and the adjacent storage building of the Indianapolis Brewing company. A carload of beer was inside when the blast occurred causing a fire and estimated $5,000 damage to McHaley's lumber yard. Temperance advocates react as more details emerge.
Harry H Thaw the Plitaburg millionaire sits in Tombs prison enduring long evenings and lack of company while his guards note weight gain and clearer skin yet rising nerves He eagerly awaits visits from his wife and reads papers while associates move to handle White case details and possible affidavits involving Mrs Thaw and White
Former judge W M X Olcott and Thaw clients deny sensational reports about Evelyn Nesbit Thaw seeking breach of promise actions. Olcott states no such suits or affidavits exist, and Thaw denies any contemplated legal action before or after marriage. Garvan confirms Nesbit made a statement, but original document allegedly forged, and details of a birthplaces visit are noted in terse fashion.
The district attorney’s office relies on Thaw’s alleged statements before marriage and the inability of the defense to prove otherwise. A key witness, Mrs Thaw, is central, while Thaw’s insanity is argued as the only possible defense. Earlier, attorney Hommel faces conflicts from past cases and privileged communications. Thaw’s jealousy toward Miss Nesbit and his conflicts with Jack Barrymore are recounted, including wealth displays and a volatile relationship. The narrative ties Mrs Nesbit, Barrymore, and Thaw’s tumultuous life to motive in the White murder.
Special to Theben reports gambling fraternity in the French Lick valley, under Gov Mantyana and Attorney General Miller, faced a postponed preliminary hearing as proprietors seek further delay. Hoodoo rumors rise as tension grows over French Lick and West Baden raids and efforts to shut the establishments. Two men ambushed at Outlesburg, Ky, James Gray killed. William Pratt wounded. police have no clue.
In PROBIAMi on July 6 a teacher Mary Murphy of Peotia schools committed suicide by stepping in front of a switch engine after a sudden dementia attack.
Mrs. J J Stanley, 52, was found dead in her rear yard by her husband at 11 oclock Thursday night. Initial suspicion of murder gave way to a finding of heart failure likely caused by exertion. Detectives and Dr Dodds concluded no murder occurred and that Mrs. Stanley died after a heart attack while her husband was away at work.
San Francisco July 6 reports say the Southern Pacific has acquired all Spreckels interests in southern Oregon. The deal includes the Coos Bay railway coal and timber lands and waterfront property. The amount involved is about unknown.
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