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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
1
State prosecutor accuses Dr J S Hurty of cowardice and shifts blame as jurors near verdict in the Matzke sausage case. The meat scandal centers on questionable preservative analysis and state health board actions amid trial delays and a stalled agreement.
Westerm Cold Storage secretary Johny 5 Kettle was arraigned in police court on a smoke ordinance charge. His discharge followed a claim he acted as not the company’s agent, despite photographs and charts presented by Smoke Inspector Walmsley. Another defendant, Charles Rouzer of Denison Met, faced similar charges as the firm tries to comply with the law.
Patrolman John Conners faced four youths driving recklessly on the southside Tuesday while shooting at objects. One flashed a revolver and threatened his life as his baby was nearby. The group fled at dawn after a confrontation near the Capital City Brewing plant. Police say George Evans and James Suthes were arrested in connection with the spree and related robbery claims involving Joseph Moore.
Chicago reports a morning crime wave with multiple incidents. William O'Brien fled after an assault in an alley, blamed as a “cub.” Frank Kestrowski resisted a home invasion and later kicked his wife Annie. Wealthy real estate dealer Thomas J. Dolan evaded guards and drove miles to commit a lethal act. Burglary reports rise in residential districts. In Beattyville Kentucky Abner Langdon, 15, killed himself after his father refused to pay for college.
UKE Boa offers bicycle tires and camping gear priced at 41.00 and 92.60. Gus Habich at 121 W Washington Ave hosts a sale of fishing tackle and camping outfits with remaining stock including a 11.60 item.
Anthony J. Lauck, a Park Board member, resigns citing lack of support for his charges against Superintendent J Clyde Power and other staff. He insists his accusations were in good faith despite board report clearing the accused and notes pressure over testimony withheld by a witness. He stresses his aim to safeguard city parks and equal funding for all.
Special to The Joe New York July 18 Henry H Res era and William Rockefeller resign as rosters of Mutual Life Insurance company Rogers served as trustee for 2 years Rockefeller on the board 18% has been on the brant shire Announcement of retire ment was made in executive offices after trustees met to receive the committee report nominating trustees for December elections
The federal grand jury adjourned without bringing any indictments. The probe focused on Standard Oil and Lake Rhote railroad. Jurisdiction issues led to transfer of evidence to Chicago for prosecution. Audrey Dillinger engaged to Bromete Hancock with a September wedding planned.
Goshen July 18 Nettle Blosser daughter of a Konelusko county farmer pleaded guilty to theft and was sent to a workhouse in a case involving a shoplifting incident. Details indicate a single defendant with a straightforward guilty plea and a short sentence. The report names Blosser and notes her family background as part of the local coverage.
Special to The Sum. Jefferson City Missouri July. Governor Folk addresses Missouri retail merchants at their convention. He advocates advertising in town papers to boost growth of cities and country towns, denounces mail order selling, and says honesty will be strengthened by cleansing exposures in the commercial world. He urges merchants to patronize local papers to build trade and opportunities.
Police investigate a major diamond theft in New York City. Scores of diamonds valued at about 50 000 dollars were stolen in a single robbery. Inspector McLaughlin would not deny or confirm the report about the jewels belonging to a well known New York socialite.
London July reports Lady Curzon wife of Lord Curzon died after a brief illness in London. She long resided in Chicago and was a leading figure in society. The late Lady Curzon Kedleston held prominence in British imperial circles and was widely known in America and India.
The article recounts an odd office episode where a clerical prank led to a crude misunderstanding about a "kidney foot" and a bloodied oyster, causing embarrassment for Swain and Bayles. A separate federal court note mentions Rogers and a gas company profit division from a $15,000,000 sale.
Esther Mitchell and Maud Creffield were formally charged with the murder of George Mitchell, Esther’s brother, by information filed yesterday by Prosecuting Attorney Meininsk. The two women are charged jointly, with a single information filed.
Special to The See Philadelphia July 18 George May vice president of the Sixth National Bank was crushed to death when struck by a trolley car last night He was about 60 years old and unmarried
Fragmentary OCR reads Denison marker shop and best on earth offerings. Also mentions Little Minister Cigar and ashilan brom read in making rogs from vid corpets. Repair jobs and carpet cleaning implied with Cath Suan and hone usage.
Weather forecast notes fair conditions with possible showers and cloudiness tonight through Thursday. Mayor Bookwalter calls for police to use clubs to subdue unruly gangs in public parks. citizens to be protected in recreation areas. In Minneapolis a 31 year old salesman, Van Wick, killed himself after a quarrel with his wife. body found this morning.
Miss Grace McKinley of Canton D. and niece of McKinley’s widow will marry Capt. Vick hard Oroyson Heldt of the Fourteenth United States Cavalry this evening at Fort Des Moines. The wedding gift from Mrs McKinley is a mahogany chest containing 106 pieces of silver.
The late Cecil Rhodes wealth, estimated up to 5.75 million pounds, will fund a new South African university and a secondary school under Beit’s name. The Beit estate between Pretoria and Johannesburg will endow the Transvaal education department, marking a major educational effort.
An Indianapolis group described as a family of musicians and entertainers travels from New York to San Francisco under a $10 wager. The family, a father mother and seven children, ages 4 to 19, perform as a complete orchestra while journeying with no advance bookings or advertising. They began April 1, 196 and must finish by April 1, 198, using concert proceeds to fund travel.
Brooklyn lawyer Barton W. Gibson faced coroner inquest questions over the killing of Alice Kinnan. Prosecution linked him to property dealings and a $25,000 profit, while the jury recommended further examination. Gibson protested bail, was ordered kept at Tombs, with police challenging his alibi and travel timeline.
Mrs Laulee Me Brenton, mother of Bre Allee Aine nan who was murdered last month on a Washington Heights porch, files suit against Burton A W Gibson and her attorneys. She seeks to recover property she says was obtained by misrepresentation and deceit with intent to defraud. The complaint with a notice of pendens was filed in New York July 18.
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