Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Testifies In Thaw Case At Matteawan
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified in the proceedings over Harry Thaw’s release from Matteawan asylum. She refused to discuss a past threatening remark, citing personal reasons, while describing Thaw’s appearance and a brief dining room conversation. Court ruled the conversation confidential. Edward Havens testified Thaw remained rational and received many visitors.
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New York
Evelyn Thaw
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Matteawan Asylum
Evelyn
Harry
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Dan O'Reilly
Harry K. Thaw
Morschaueer
Thaw
Matteawan
Clark
Edward E. Havens
Poughkeepsie Jail
Havens
Mack
State books deals smell to heaven
An Indiana controversy alleges a $300000 extra expense to be charged to poor families to influence state school board members. The state commission meeting to decide the bid is set for July 24. Reports accuse “Big Ed” Smith of steering purchases toward high priced books and premature celebrations.
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Big Ed
Ed" Smith
Indiana
Indianapolis Sun
Aldine
Bobbs-Merrill
Howe Renders
New York
Kendall
Indianapolis
Judge Whallon Taken Ill on Police Bench
Police Judge Whallon suffered a nervous chill in court and needed help to reach his office. Assistant Police Surgeon Poole attended him, reporting his condition improved by noon before Whallon returned home.
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Whallon
Peace Court
Poole
Whittaker Guardian Petition Withdrawn as Health Improves
Albert E. Bradshaw asked to withdraw his petition for a guardian for William H. Whittaker former superintendent of the Jeffersonville reformatory. Probate Judge Ross allowed the withdrawal noting Whittaker’s rapid improvement and expected recovery.
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William H. Whittaker
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Ross
Whittaker
Daughter RSX A Guardian For George W Stout
Mrs. Josephine Soule daughter of George W Stout wholesale grocer filed a probate petition seeking a guardian for her father who is deemed mentally incompetent Judge Ross heard evidence and will continue Wednesday morning A guardian is expected to be named as Stout’s property is valued around 800000 and his Mario Trust Company holds the grocery business as receiver He has six children and carries 120000 life insurance with a 6600 premium due unable to borrow due to his illness.
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Josephine Soule
George W. Stout
Ross
Stout
Mario Trust Company
Steut
Miss Dalrymple Testifies In Adams Inquest In Pasadena Flats
Miss Stella Dalrymple, lincotype operator and close friend of Elizabeth Adams, testifies to beer drinking at the Adams flat the day of Adams death. Lillian Kelly, a janitress, disputes her account and Coroner Blackwell weighs statements as the inquest continues.
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Stella Dalrymple
Elizabeth Adams
Pasadena
Lillian Kelly
Blackwell
Miss Dalrymple
Kelly
Adams Stabdbers
N. Capitol Avenue
Adams
James Hugh Campbell
Mrs. Adams
Hesse
Mrs. Kelly
Hendricks Reunion 19 Set for 28th of July
Former Hendricks county residents plan an annual picnic at Brookside Park on Sunday afternoon July 23. Supreme Judge John V. Hadley formerly of Danville will be chief speaker detailing Hendricks county men’s war service. N. M. Taylor is president and Anslem Hobbs is secretary of the Hendricks County Association of Indianapolis. Ex Boone county folks also picnic at Brookside Park on the same day.
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Hendricks County
Brookside Park
Supreme Judge
John V. Hadley
Danville
N. M. Taylor
Hendricks’ County Association of
Indianapolis
Anslem Hobbs
Boone County
Nellie Hendren Sues for Divorce Over Abandonment
Nellie Hendren files suit against husband Walter Hendren alleging abandonment and seeking a divorce. Case reported from the local court with Tuesday filing details.
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Nellie Hendren
Walter Hendren
Here’s Your Chance to Help the Babies
Salvation Army seeks car owners to support its fresh air work for tired mothers and babies at the Fisher farm. Call Major Escott on Main 2276 or meet him in room 79 Baldwin block to offer vehicles or participation in the charity effort in Indianapolis.
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Salvation Army
Fisher Farm
Army
Major Escott
Baldwin Block
Indianapolis
Debate over corporation tax amendment and tariff bill reform
Washington July 13 Members of the house oppose denying debate on the senate tax amendment and seek a separate vote. Rep Calderhead and Fordney replace Hill and Needham signaling party stance on tariff reform. Cannon could influence higher senate rates and countervailing duties on crude oil. The house favors the senate lumber schedule offset by rough lumber changes.
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Washington
House
Senate
Wickersham
Calderhead
Fordney
Hill
Needham
Ways and Means Committee
Speaker Cannon
Cannon
Chicago Grain News Sends Mixed Wheat and Corn Quotes
Chicago market rounds report July wheat at 1.10 percent, September wheat at similar level. Corn for September shows a 67 percent bid. Ongoing price actions reflect unsettled trading in grain and pork futures.
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Chicago
Italy
Mayor lends horse to Fresh Air Farm project
Mayor and Mrs. Bookwalter loan their carriage horse to the Salvation Army Fresh Air Farm at Carl Fisher's New Augusta area for two months. Major Escott seeks a light wagon and harness, lawn mower, blankets, and swings to equip the camp. cash donations are sought to support ninety children and their mothers on an outing with doctors and nurses on site.
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Bookwalter
Salvation Army
Carl Fisher
New Augusta
Major Escott
Hscott
Escott
Augusta
Fisher
Fresh Air Farm
Gary Goes Abroad Says Times Are Good
Judge E. H. Gary president of the steel trust and his wife sailed for Europe today on Kron Prinzessin Cecilie. They plan to motor through Europe and Russia. Gary says business in the United States is excellent and a period of great prosperity is ahead.
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The
Steel Trust
Europe
Kron Prinzess
Cecilie
Russia
United States
Gary
America
Widow and Man Disappear After Misuse of License in Chicago
Mrs Minnie Daniel a widow says a man named Fret Miller obtained a license to marry her then took 31800 and vanished after they reached Chicago. The marriage ceremony was not performed and she believed the license issuance by the county desk sufficed.
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Michigan
Indianapolis man killed by lightning in Toledo maneuver
J. Spaulding, 35, of Indianapolis, driving a mule team at Cam Taft, was struck by lightning yesterday afternoon and killed. He was a civilian employee at Fort Sheridan and had come to Toledo for army maneuvers. his wife and relatives were notified.
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Toledo
J. Spaulding
Indianapolis
Cam Taft
Spaulding
Fort Sheridan
Michigan Central seeks approval for block signal system
The Michigan Central railway company filed with the Indiana Railroad Commission for approval of its block signal system. The commission will send inspectors to report on the system's condition.
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Michigan Central Railway Company
Indiana Railroad Commission
Bryan asks Taft to back popular vote for senators
Lincoln July 13 William J. Bryan publishes an open letter to President Taft urging two constitutional amendments. He suggests approving an income tax amendment and a second for the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote. He pledges support to aid passage.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Taft
United States
Congress
Ww. J. Bryan
Marshall Rebuking Board Reforms Contract Bidding
The Marshall rebuke board finds the contract setting irregular and orders new bids. Officials from the Jeffersonville Reformatory face scrutiny as procedures are reopened to ensure proper bidding standards.
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Jeffersonville Reformatory
Indiana reform school heat and light contract rebid ordered
Gov. Marshall orders the Indiana reform atory in Jeffersonville to readvertise for bids on the heat and light plant. He finds the first letting unfair and nondispositive and rebukes the trustees while clearing them of intentional misconduct.
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Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Board of Trustees
Gov. Marshall
Warren, Webster & Co
Chicago
Indfana Engineering Company
Marshall
Statehouse
Grief Stricken Father Vanishes After Son's Death
Adolph Boss, 53, disappeared last Thursday from his son Charles Boss’s home at 918 Virginia Avenue. Police were asked Monday night to search. He wore a diamond ring valued at 200 dollars, a gold watch, a dark coat, and striped trousers. His family fears his mind may have been affected by the earlier drowning of his son in Fall Creek on Pennsylvania Street.
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Adolph Boss
Charles Boss
Virginia Avenue
Boss
Fall Creek
Pennsylvania Street
Brownfield Indicted in Russell Murder Case
A grand jury returned 18 indictments and recommended eight releases for lack of evidence. The standout case involves Joseph Brownsle charged with shooting and killing James Desmond in June on Russell Street after a dispute over a $1.50 debt.
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Joseph Brownsle
James Desmond
Russell
Brownfield
Desmond
Hammer Sues for 75 Dollars Over Loan Fraud
Charles Hammer files a suit on Tuesday against the Indianapolis Loans pany Oscar Schrader L A Heath B Pettibone and Anthony Chitwood alleging he was defrauded out of money by signatures on checks preset to him.
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Hammer
Charles Hammer
Indianapolis Loanspany
Oscar Schrader
L. A. Heath
B. Pettibone
Anthony Chitwood
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