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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1907

Page

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Dr James Morgan Freed By Court In Employment Scam Case

Dr James Morgan of Louisville and Hall Bsilone of Reliable Employment were discharged in police court due to lack of evidence. The judge ruled Morgan fulfilled contracts and refunded money after customers complained, while Slone had no involvement with the firm. Letters showed warnings and refunds. Culbertson testified he received a check and Columbia House guidance.

James Morgan Louisville Hall Bsilone Reliable Employment Agency Thomas C. Whailton Henry Neal Columbia House Morgan Whallen Slone E. J. Culbertson Chicago Dr. Morgan Mr. Neal Neal Culbertson William Riley Frank Piety Halli Slone Piety

Local Jottings From Marion Club Auctions and City Life

Judge Hanna attended the Marion club sale and bought articles while the judiciary department and tax board activities drew attention. Notes recall weed-cutting by health board teams, local social groups, travelers, and city business, with a 1954 Rhodius probate case closing a long chapter.

Hanna Marion Club Hanna and Harvey Stout and Hutchison

Soldiers Begin Shoot at Indiana National Guard Camp

The Indiana National Guardsmen opened a small arms practice camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison on the state range Saturday morning and will run until July 16. Soldiers from each battalion attend with prizes for top marksmen. From the winners a team of 18 will go to Camp Perry, Ohio, next month. Maj. Gen. McKee and staff will stay on site during the contest as hundreds from across Indiana participate.

Indiana National Guards Ft. Benjamin Harrison Camp Perry Indiana McKee Indiana National Guard

Officer Transfers from Indianapolis to Pensacola Naval Hospital

Medical Inspector G. P. Lumsden, long connected with the naval recruiting station in Indianapolis, has been ordered to command the naval hospital at Pensacola Florida. Acting Assistant Surgeon D. H. Casto will succeed him at the local recruiting station.

G. P. Lumsden Naval Indianapolis Naval Hospital Pensacola Fla D. H. Casto

Fair and Warmer Tonight and Sunday

Sunrise 4 26 a m. Noon 12 p m. Sunset 7 15 p m. Bliss Native Herbs at 356 West Wash Street. Weather outlook indicates fair tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures.

Umbrella theft left clerk badly hurt at Mantle and Medias

Simon Gold, clerk at Mantle and Medias, was attacked during a jewelry heist valued at 4000 dollars. He is recovering with a fractured skull at City hospital. Police and detectives propped 36 hours of inquiry with few leads as witnesses described two men fleeing with new umbrellas and a suitcase toward the northeast.

Simon Gold Mantle & Medias Massachusetts Ave Gold Mulberry St E. H. Prichard Baker

Woman Dies Suddenl y in Heart Disease at Home

James Davenport awoke to his wife’s labored breathing and called Bicycle Officer Wilson for help. They returned to 202 N Holmes Ave to find Mrs Davenport dead at 63, believed to have died of heart disease after months of heart complaints, leaving three grown children and a husband.

James Davenport Wilson Davenport

Burglars Take Jewelry From Broad Way Home

Bicycle Officers Schlangwen and Rad amacher responded to 838 Broad Way Friday night where Miss Marie Johnson reported a back door entry and a ransacked residence. Two gold watches and two rings were stolen.

Schlangwen Radamacher Broadway Marie Johnson

Wife sues for divorce over alleged cruelty and cash claim

Mrs Lillie Smith sues Elmer Smith for divorce claiming cruelty including striking and choking. She says he threatens to take her $8600 earnings from ironing and sewing and fears he will withdraw $1,3000 jointly earned with him from Indiana Trust. She seeks an injunction to stop transfer of the funds.

Lillie Smith Indiana Trust Company

Bennett On Trial For Shooting Policeman On Car Controversy

George Bennett is on trial for shooting at Policeman Ollie Henry with intent to kill after a May 18 streetcar confrontation with Black men. The bullet pierced Henry’s coat but caused no injury as Bennett fled to Vermont Street home and fired again as Henry pursued. Bennett says he believed armed men were entering the house.

Court Ollie Henry Bennett Vermont St Capitolave Henry

Korea Delegation Excluded Receives American Reply

An official statement from American delegates at The Hague explains yesterday’s reception of the Korean delegation by Joseph H Choate. The Americans say the United States has goodwill toward Korea but offered no stance on Korea’s political condition and directed Koreans to present representations to the Washington government.

Scripps-McRaee Press Association the Hague Hague United States Washington

Boats Collide in Rapids Near Port Huron

Scripps-McRae Presa Association reports Linda and Selwin Eddy collided in the rapids at Port Huron on July 1. Both boats were bound downriver. one attempted to overtake the other. Paint was scraped along both hulls but no injuries or major damage occurred.

Scripps-McRae Presa Association Port Huron Mich Linda Selwin Eddy

Wulschner's Furnished Rooms Item Price Drop

The People's Outfitting Co offers complete furnished rooms by Wulschner for 125 dollars, down from 165 dollars and up. The ad highlights three rooms fully furnished with a value listed at 175 dollars.

The People’s Outfitting Co

Taesan ad seeks old traps sale in three days

Housecleaning notice urges posting a ten word advertisement in Taesan to sell old traps within three days for 16 centa.

Taesan

Telegraphers Ready to Strike Citywide in New York

Scripps-Mug? McRae Preas Association in New York reports 90 percent of the citys 2600 telegraphers prepared to walk out on word from San Francisco if Commissioner Neill fails to settle. A nationwide strike could parallel walkouts in Chicago and other cities, risking major commerce disruption.

New York San Charles P. McInerny Chicago San Francisco

Labor Commissioner Neill meets telegraph sides in Oakland

Labor Commissioner Neill arriving from Washington and meeting with both telegraph companies and telegraphers in Oakland. He refused to discuss any phase of the strike as talks commenced under national government supervision.

Roosevelt National Neill

1200 Japanese on board Kumeric bound for Vancouver

The steamer Kumeric carries 1,200 Japanese passengers ready to sail to Vancouver B C. Charterer M Oriyama deposited 23 dollars per passenger with ship agents to meet Canada's 25 dollar immigrant requirement. several fare paying travelers cannot be accommodated and threaten to garnish the fund. Oriyama has been refused a Seattle passport by the Japanese consul in Honolulu.

Honolulu Vancouver B. C M. Oriyama Oriyama Seattle

Rumor of Two Japanese Ejected at Navy Yard

An unconfirmed report from Washington says two Japanese sightseers may have been ejected from the navy yard for trying to photograph with a small camera. The claim remains unverified and details are scarce.

Scrippx-MacRae Press Association Washington Washington Navy Yard

Brookes Defeats Beals Wright in Wimbledon Davis Cup

Norman Brookes of Australia defeated Beals C. Wright of the United States in straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-2 in the first round of the preliminary Dwight Davis Cup contests at Wimbledon on July 13.

Secrippe-MecRae Preas Association London Norman Brookes Australia Beals C. Wright Brookes

Requisition for Crockett Hearing in Green County

Gov. Hanly received a requisition for the return of Joe Crockett who is wanted to answer a murder charge in Green county Tennessee. He has been arrested.

Hanly Joe Crockett Green County Tennessee

Dairymen plead guilty in milk standard case

Frank Hendricks and Dalton Styers, dairymen, appeared in police court Saturday and pleaded guilty to selling milk below standard. Each fined $10 and costs. Catherine Wallace, owner of a restaurant at 40 W. Washington St., showed a sign advertising skimmed milk and was discharged. J. C. Roscoe denied buying oleomargarine. inspectors said oleomargarine was found in his restaurant. Case taken under advisement until July 19.

Frank Hendricks Dalton Styers Catherine Wallace Washington St J. C. Roscoe State Pure Food Commission

Morgan testifies in London fraud case over Leslie swindle

J Pierpont Morgan swore he did not know Mrs Josephine Leslie in a London criminal court as Miss Annie Blount, an Irish heiress, seeks to recover 42500 dollars alleging Leslie used false Morgan tips to attract funds. Leslie lived lavishly, traveled by motor, and cashes checks numbered 25000 and 100000 were returned as account closed.

Scripps-McHae Press Association London John D. Rockefeller J. Pierpont Morgan Morgan Josephine Leslie Leslie England Newmarket Annie Blount Mrs. Leslie

Mrs. McDonald Held After Mrs Stone Dies

In New York on July 13 coroner holds Elizabeth McDonald wife of James B McDonald in custody on suspicion of causing the death of Laura B Stone wife of George Stone a police records clerk. Stone says his wife woke him for water and died beside him. no autopsy yet.

Laura B. Stone George Stone Police Department Elizabeth McDonald James B. McDonald Stone Mrs. Stone Mrs. McDonald

Four rooms furnished complete for sale

Four rooms furnished complete valued at 225 dollars offered for 165 dollars.

Grant H. Clay Dentist Opens New Indianapolis Office

Grant H. Clay M D dentist formerly with the New York Dental company for 14 years now operates at 108 North Delaware Street opposite Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis.

Grant H. Clay New York Dental Company Delawareat Tomlinson Hell Indianapolis

Free want ads offered by The Sun for room rentals

The Sun prints a ten word free advertisement for three days for vacant rooms to rent. The notice mentions The Gem Laundry offering family washings rough dry per pound with a phone number 364% for contact.

The Sun GEM Laundry Fiat

Fairbanks Rescue Contradicts Press Agent Story

A young woman provides a firsthand account of a lake rescue that contradicts the press agent narrative about Fairbanks and Giri. The lake incident left Giri unscathed and not even wet, as claimed by the agent’s report, while the veracity of the overall tale is questioned.

Miss Wallace recounts Yellowstone Lake rescue by Fairbanks

Miss Lena Wallace explains she fell from a Yellowstone Lake Boat pier and was rescued with help from friends and a nonplunging Fairbanks. She states Fairbanks aided in revival after she lost consciousness, contradicting claims he jumped in to save her.

Vice-President Fairbanks Hero or Media Mirage

Special to The Saw reports a sensational tale of Vice-President Fairbanks rescuing Lena Wallace from Yellowstone Lake. In truth the story was a press agent fabrication. Fairbanks arrived after others had already pulled the woman from the water, and the defense of heroism was later questioned as exaggerated publicity.

Yellowstone Lake J. P Wyo Yellowstone Lake Boat Company Fairbanks Sam MR. Fairbanks Woo United States Lena Wallace Gibbs Lake Pier Miss Wallace Bill Taft Dia

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