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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1906
Page
2
The London Times correspondent quotes W J Bryan saying Roosevelt’s administration will face reform pressure with a people’s mandate. He notes views once seen as revolutionary are now accepted, and cites an ethical movement making some men rethink greed and responsibility toward others.
More than 20 members attended the annual Imttana Bar Association gathering in Frenh Lick Indiana. Col Charles L Jewett of New Albany gave the address on Defects In Our Code of Criminal Procedure advocating amendments to indictments and witness competency rules and criticizing current defense strategy and jurors rights. The meeting drew state candidates and many lawyers with their families enjoying the Lek valley social setting.
Secretary of State Root and party aboard the Charleston sailed from Santuam Porto Rico trip yesterday afternoon. A reception for the secretary and party was hosted at the executive mansion by Gov and Mrs Winthrop after arrival. The voyage sets course for Brazil with accompanying officials.
Special to The Sea reports Riley Brehi 1 74 a wealthy farmer was found dead this morning on a road near his Elwood Indiana home. Authorities say the death appears accidental and related to a failure in a vehicle system.
At a Chicago hotel banquet for wives and daughters of the Hotel Men's Alumni Association, two women rose and left upon seeing wine, while other guests debated serving alcohol without full consent. The event, held at John Auditorium, proceeded with merriment until late, with a tribute to absent members and photos of deceased leaders including General Hilton, Charles Galloway, and James Brestin.
A pecking house employee in Omana Nebraska found two diamonds in the stomach of a cow. The stones are set in fine gold and valued at about $100. The incident notes the unusual discovery and its estimated worth.
A physician recounts using Grape Nuts for breakfast last fall, noting relief from indigestion and weight gain after avoiding meat. He prescribes the cereal to patients with digestive issues and post illness recovery, praising its easy digestion and nutrient delivery. The testimonial, sent by mail from Battle Creek, Michigan, highlights the cereal’s starch digestion to dextrose and its brain and nerve rebuilding nutrients.
The Epworth League cabinet of the Indianapolis district meets Wednesday night in Irvington at the M E church. The Indianapolis Humane Society holds its Wednesday meeting at the Commercial club. The Ladies Aid of the Fourth Presbyterian meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Knipp Mrs Joseph McNamara Mrs T E Callahan and Miss Julia Grine entertain Patrick's Social club Wednesday afternoon at St Patrick's hall. The Eighteenth at Christian church holds its annual business meeting tonight. An oil portrait of the late Charles E Kregelo is on exhibit at Lisher's from Tuesday and will later hang in Mrs Kregelo's home. The portrait by Miss Susan Ketcham of New York, formerly of this city, is shown. Stockholders of the Indianapolis Copper Mining Company organized to operate near Saratoga Wyoming held their annual meeting at the Grant hotel Tuesday. Capitalized at 1 500 000 the company chose C G Renner of Martinsville as president and director. Other directors elected were C S Cunningham Fred Eppert R D Mar lis A Robinson and Charles Roesener, all of Indianapolis.
Mayor Schmidt shocks San Francisco by ordering the resignation of Police Commission members O Grady Kegan and Drinkhouse and vows to cleanse city government. He says resignations must be handed in by tomorrow or positions will be declared vacant and attention will shift to the Board of Public Works.
City police report Thomas Redmond abléon Joan and others charged with owning a gambling device. Henry Barhow Stephen and Cecil Wynlock implicated in Redmonds salson incident. George Simmons of 1026 River Ave sent to KI after morphine use. Risa Adella Smith 32 of North Street overdosed seeking suicide aid. A love affair, unemployment and illness linked to her despondency. Mr and Mrs Leonard Schafer 1217 East Ninth Street child injured in bicycle crash. The wheelman faces careless riding charges. Home of William Founton at Fort Wayne and Delaware avenues burgled by porch climber Tuesday night. Mise Ferran Ewing frightened by bold robber. he escaped. White bathing pines on Pleasant soon he opened. Noy Pickeas
Indianapolis hotel managers rally against guests using hotel stationery for personal letters and addressed to care of the hotel. The Claypool and nearby hotels report daily stationery drains, mail theft risk, and staff annoyance. Remedies include barring care of address and notifying postal authorities of offenders.
Detectives arrested Vander Hicks, 30, in the Northside residence district after he allegedly confessed to a spree of daytime robberies. He admitted guilt at the police station and provided another suspect, Charles Mosby, 1, who is also held for investigation. Hicks had four purses on his person, with two unaccounted for as owners are sought.
In Chicago on July, James H. Glen known as Steeple Jack, fell one story from a stack during Tuvedang activity and was killed. The Scrippa-McRay Freee Association is noted in the report.
Scrippe McRaereas Association reports a farmer in College Hill Kentucky set a trip wire with a gun to catch a thief. Upon returning home, Tom Bagelo found John Wooda shot dead near his door, head blown off. The story mixes a local crime with unrelated Indianapolis school funding notes and telephone rate details from a separate report.
The German American Trust company, of Indianapolis, will occupy the A Metzger agency quarters at Market and Pennsylvania. Articles of incorporation filed Thursday show 800000 capital stock and a plan to add a trust department for deposits of one dollar and more. Officers include Albert E Metzger as president, Gun tor A Schnull as vice president, Henry C Atkingescend as vice president, Armin Bohs as third vice president and treasurer, and W J Kas erg as secretary. Directors include Albert E Metager Frederick M Bachman Raphael Kirshbaum Franklin Vonnegut Willoughby Ferdinand Walling Henry Atkins Armin Bohs Gustave A Schnull Joseph Spilimirs. The firm will begin business August 1.
Harry Thaw issued a denial of insanity claims amid police probes into the Stanford White murder case. He stated no lunacy commission is contemplated and maintained the interviews cited by papers were misquoted. District Attorney Garvan continues to question witnesses including James Lederer and Meg MacKenzie as Thaw’s sanity is debated.
District attorney seeks a witness who would corroborate a year‑old alleged plot by Thaw to kill White at the Bt. Rre hotel and deny Mrs White’s presence. A witness recalls Thaw with a revolver ready to act but retracted upon seeing the Whites at dinner. Thaw claims good physical and mental condition, while his lawyers await Mrs Thaw’s arrival.
In a desperate effort to save her four year old daughter Rose Mia James Dougherty of Brooklyn leaped into Lake Hopatcong. Both drowned and were recovered. This tragic incident occurred last night as a mother attempted to rescue her child.
Washington July 11 new Panama canal bonds to be issued next month will be among the most ornate ever issued. Denominations include $20 $50 $1000 and $10000 in brown olive and green inks. Designs show Liberty for prosperity Balboa and Hamilton with McKinley on the registered bonds in green.
Rumors and factions shape the Del crate county convention with rivals mending fences. Thames Taggart remains popular. several nominees appear unopposed for county offices including Berry for recorder Leeth for coroner Bahm for clerk Palloster for clerk and a six candiate sheriff race. Fishback gains momentum amid Holtzman Taggart backing. Prosecution and criminal judge contests draw parties, with Clark favored over Hooten. Kreitlein and Rabbin may oppose the assessor post.
Athens July 11 United Miners of Ohio official W. G Savage ordered the men at the Hocking Mattlet back to work. Operators agreed to cover wage shortages, easing tensions and promising continued peace in the district.
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