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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
1
Indianapolis city officials crack down on fortune tellers mediums and palmists while license inspectors report many operate without permits. Stories cover specific practitioners and a gypsy fraud case as courts address misuses of clairvoyance.
Brief items from Indianapolis including Edward Feeney departing for Brooklyn, a small fire at 623 W Market St with no damage, militiamen facing poll tax exemptions fueling a rush to join the Indiana National Guard, traffic and street concerns at the traction terminal, and notes on local officials courts, pets, weather, and upcoming community events across August.
Indiana National Guard starts a new training period at Fort Benjamin Harrison with a morning bugle call and a guard welcome for Gov. J. Frank Hanly. A special flag flies over headquarters and the hospital reports minor injuries and a few sun burns from the second day of drills.
The Day's Program outlines Maj. Gen. McKee's proposed camp routine with reveille at 6 45 a m and varied calls for fatigue, drill, assembly and meals. A large quartermaster operation pours thousands of pounds of provisions for each company, while officers join in the work. Continued on Page 2.
James T. Kelly, leading man in Kokomo Ind, Gilliland Broscoe troupe at the Alhambra, was shot through the leg during a performance while a borrowed police revolver misfired. He finished his part with Grace Bainbridge unaware of the wound as blood flowed from his shoe.
Special to The Sum reports in French Lick Indiana Tom Taggart greeted editors and politicians with a smile handshake and cheerful words as the Indiana Democratic Editorial association arrived. Tomorrow the editorial meeting begins and a banquet will be held tomorrow evening with registered attendees including Guy V. Menzies Thomas Hanlon John W Kern Oscar Henderson and others.
Ellettsville town officials and Monon Railroad executives met with the Railroad Commission after residents protested a depot built half a mile outside town. The commission ordered the depot moved inside town limits. The railroad plans to appeal, but officials hope a cordial settlement can be reached to resolve the dispute.
ALL THE SHORTAGE PAID. By United Press. LAPORTE Ind July 18 The defalcation of George Lightcap former treasurer of Starke county was settled today when his bondsmen paid the balance of his shortage of 6633 14 Lightcap who lost the county funds in investments turned in what he had when shortage appeared and since then has paid in money he earned by manual labor He says he will endeavor to make good to bondsmen all they have lost.
St Louis July 18. An agreement between Master Plumbers' association and journeymen ends the walkout as 600 plumbers return to work. Wages rise by 30 cents per day until February 1 1908, then 40 cents more to total 5 dollars and 70 cents per day for journeymen.
Myrtle Chapel Needle society will meet with Mrs. J. O. Mefford at 42 North State Avenue on Friday afternoon for a sewing session and social gathering.
Fair weather continues with little temperature change tonight and Friday. Sunrise is 4 31 and sunset 7 11. News brief notes local ads for furnished rooms and services.
Bradley Bright, 1007 W New York St, was arrested for loitering on July 11 and then charged with grand larceny after a gold watch disappeared from John Scott, a jewelry salesman. Bicycle Officers arrested Bright within an hour, and Scott later recovered the watch via a stranger who delivered a small parcel at Blake and New York streets. Bright’s father reportedly warned Scott of the dismissal before the watch was handed back.
A 10,000 member Elk parade down Broad Street triggers a citywide heat wave. Hospitals flood with heat prostration victims and police rush to treat and remove attendees. Officials estimate about 800 people overcome the heat and hospital registration ends as crowds swell.
In Kansas City Missouri 4 year old Lucille January daughter of William January known as Charles W Anderson awaited his return from Leavenworth federal prison. He is to be discharged tomorrow and Lucille spoke of plans for play houses. Mrs Anderson said she would stay home to welcome him.
Edward R. Taylor, dean of Hastings Law College and acting president of Cooper Medical College, received his mayoral commission from the board of supervisors clerk. He was sworn in by County Clerk Harry S. Mulcreavy and said he has no detailed plans, aiming to govern on a nonpartisan basis after a sudden ascent to office.
Chicago telegraphers union, receiving a San Francisco local president message promising victory and gratitude, concludes no settlement has occurred and none is likely soon. The telegram asserts there are no desertions and strong support, signaling ongoing strike.
Edward Coffman, a clerk, was attacked by two unknown young men as he walked home from the lodge in Greencastle Indiana. He sustained two severe head wounds and is in serious condition. He did not recognize his assailants and thinks they mistook him for someone else. The blows were likely delivered with knucks.
Ed J. Cronkhite filed a habeas corpus complaint in Marion superior court to gain possession of Alice Irene Cronkhite a nine month old. Cronkhite had previously taken three children toward Missouri before returning to Indianapolis and attempting to kidnap the infant from the Lindle home at 1237 West Thirtieth Street.
The Sun offers a free three day run for vacant room rentals and other want ads using its free want columns. Advertisers are invited to submit brief notices to print at no cost.
The statehouse laboratory receives a new apparatus for water analysis to handle rising demand. Jack Hinmann, trained in water analysis, is assigned to operate the equipment alone as the workload grows. Three booms furnished complete, worth 175.00, offered for 125.00 at The People's Outfitting Co.
The Idaho trial of William D. Haywood, secretary of the Western Federation of Miners, heads toward the jury who will determine his responsibility for Governor Steunenberg’s murder. Judge Fremont Wood signaled caution about proof of Haywood connection to Orchard crimes, while Clarence Darrow attacked the court’s latitude. Prosecution senator Borah argued a general murder conspiracy. defense argues evidence overextended.
A violin worth 75 dollars was stolen from Carlos Barton at 937 N Alabama Street as a thief crawled through a window. Police searched the area after similar incidents nearby, including a burglary that yielded 90 cents and another at 1415 Martindale Avenue. Officers Simon and Hall investigated but found no culprit.
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