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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
1
A fragmented clipping mentions Landis and Kefeller in guarded testimony or responses. The legible bits reference questioning and a guarded stance, but no clear outcome or dates are shown. Further readable lines would clarify individuals and context.
John D. Rockefeller sits for about thirty minutes in Judge Landis's court answering questions on the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. He refuses to detail earnings or dividends, says he is out of active business, and notes refineries are the core of the company. Security surrounds the scene as questions aim to reveal business scope and ownership.
Berryhill may turn 6000 to the county clerk for distribution of attorney fees tied to the Rhodius guardianship case. Judge Whallon seeks a share but is sidelined after his petitions were denied. Probate Judge Walker may oversee disbursement, as Rhodius remains in protective care and Mrs. Van Buren regains the family home.
Henry C Spiegel demanded the first jury trial in juvenile court. He is accused by his wife Zella of abandoning and neglecting their child under two years old. Judge George W Stubbs has been strict with deserters, deterring similar cases. trial set for July 10.
Adjt Miller, manager at the Salvation Army Industrial Home on S Capitol Ave, reports twenty one thousand nine hundred forty six beds supplied in the first year. Four thousand eight hundred ninety beds were paid for while work exchanges totaled one percent and ten beds were given free. A regular staff of twelve assistants earned four thousand five hundred forty nine dollars and ninety eight cents in wages. Four hundred eighty four transients received three hundred twenty five hours of work, with one thousand six hundred twenty seven meals, nine hundred fifty one beds, two pieces of clothing and thirty dollars and seventy cents in cash. One hundred sixty six men found outside employment.
Classified ad listing Bliss Native Herps at 255 West Wash Street for The Gem Laundry offering family washings rough dry per pound with ironing on flat pieces. Also promotes three rooms furnished complete valued at 175 dollars, available for 125 dollars at The People's Outfitting Co.
Delegate Fred W Priesmeyer plans a bill to restrict gunpowder and giant firecrackers used in Fourth of July celebrations after a string of fireworks injuries. City officials express support while weather reports note extreme heat with little change expected Sunday.
A collage of brief notes from the Statehouse and towns. Mentions Harry Tutewiler fishing at Three Lakes Wisconsin and sending trout home, plans for weeks away, jokes on car fenders, University Park grading, police tips, skyrocket burn to Walter Pritchard, and cool Federal building corridors. Various officials including Cyrus W Neal and Representative Overstreet travel, post office reorganizations, trips west, and a choral group leaving for Winona Lake. Baggage handlers bustle after Fourth celebrations, and a busy interurban freight district with drays. Donkeys past the state house, payday Friday, and a wag list of local meetings, ice cream social, and church events. Hot weather noted, summer in full swing, and references to officials and civil service.
Police under Chief Robert Metzger vow to end speed violations in Indianapolis. Two patrolmen use stop watches to time cars on measured courses, hoping to secure convictions as courts often free speeding drivers. Public fears rise as residents report dangerous speeding on Bellefontaine, College, and Delaware avenues. A new patrol vehicle is sought to close loopholes used by careless drivers and mobility insurers. Dewey Young, charged with manslaughter in a deadly College Avenue crash, is released on bond amid coroner’s ongoing inquiry.
A car carrying J M Gilchrist Daniel Fernandez Walter Hurvey and Miss Alice Doolittle ran into a culvert on Marison road Friday night. The bridge was out and warning lights were not displayed. Fernandez suffered a broken nose and minor injuries while the others were bruised or scratched. The car and occupants were brought to Indianapolis.
Willis P Maine files a lawsuit for slander against Jessie L Clippinger alleging she labeled him a thief and a scoundrel in public. He seeks damages of 10000 dollars claiming harm to his standing in the church and in front of others.
City sanitarian Eugene Buehler reports only three measles this month in Indianapolis. Current totals show eight scarlet fever cases ten diphtheria cases and one smallpox case in the city.
Forecase notes fair tonight and Sunday with sunrise at 4 22 and sunset at 7 17. Also an ad lists four furnished rooms complete at 156 for 226 or 9156.00 and references The People’s Outfitting Co.
Chester Wilson of 862 West Pratt Street awoke to find a man in his room rifling pockets. He chased the intruder who fled through a side window, dropping Wilson's trousers in the yard. A separate burglary at Berkowitz saloon on East Washington Street netted $10.
The report for the year ending June 20 shows 523452 articles handled by the Indianapolis registry department. It lists 18354 parcels and 97357 letters received for delivery. The increase over the previous year is 95310 percent.
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter announces the appointment of Earl Matlock and William A. Bogardus as auditors of the Indianapolis School Board.
Grant H. Clay M D dentist with New York Dental company for 14 years now at 108 N Delaware opposite Tomlinson hall Indianapolis. Free three days in The Sun under For Rent Rooms Wanted Help Wanted Situations.
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