19 Jul 1906
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
1
The Marion county grand jury in Indianapolis opened a probe into a fee dealers combine affecting prices. Sixteen witnesses, including an ex employee, testified as prosecutors seek to show a dealer network and possible price manipulation. Further hearings expected into next week with more witnesses called.
Washington July 19 More than 50 million dollars in Panama Canal bonds are to be issued by the treasury department. Bids from national banks and small investors have poured in and officials expect to sell up to 50,000,000 at about 1 and 104. Bids close tomorrow at 4 30 P M.
Federal court granted a restraining order preventing further action to collect notes against Ross Cowan by Neely Printing of Muncie while United States funds owed by Chas Neely for embezzlement in Cuba were pursued. U S Marshal Pettit sought note value, Neely previously judged liable $5867.81 to the government, with Cowan appealing to Judge Baker.
Brinkmeyer and Co accused Frank Weisenberger of selling a doped horse to a nurse for 135 dollars after veterinary examination by Charity R. Stout. The animal reportedly lost 60 pounds in 2.5 hours and showed a severe limp during a trial held Thursday. Root arrives in Brazil and is warmly greeted in Para by officials and citizens.
A heavily charged street car pole at Washington and Pennsylvania streets caused chaos when a horse owned by W. W. Blair was jolted, knocked down, and injured. Bystanders fled as insulators burned, repair crews cut the guy wire, and the frightened animal rejoined the procession with bloodied jaws. Passersby were warned amid fears of a fatal shock, and a bystander who touched the pole was knocked down.
Roosevelt era officers stress practical drills over show as army and National Guard troops train at Fort Harrison. Capt J H McRae reports that every march detail will be examined by Washington while new rifles, improved sights, and lighter boots are introduced. Warnings on equipment, discipline, and health accompany reports on camp sanitation and trenching skills. News covers park improvements at Bethany, water systems at Fort Harrison, and travel from Fort Sheridan to Indianapolis along with water shortages and march conditions for the troops.
In San Francisco on July 19 information from Japanese advices states the famous battleship Mikasa will be raised from the Sasebo anchorage after the Russo Japanese war. Divers have worked months on the sunken vessel, using a scale hull model to track progress and plan patching to flood the hull and lift the ship for drying and recommissioning.
Special to The Sun reports the marriage of Frederic k Yudor banker and Miss Amy Logan once from wealthy Springheld society to Tudor, a Boston financier. Miss Logan rose from stenography to employment with Tudor before their wedding, her photo notable for a golden brown hair and a ripple of public interest follows the tale of a life from affluence to romance.
Jerippe Menserrene association Chicago reports the capture of Bismarck the sturgeon, named King of Lake Michigan. Weighing 243 pounds and 7 four feet long, he resisted for 20 minutes before five men subdued him. Authorities declare him the largest fish caught in southern Lake Michigan to date.
Mayor Charles A. Bookniter announced he had accepted Anthony J. Lauck's resignation from the Board of Public Parks and planned to appoint a successor soon. He said he would discuss the choice with board president Charles K. Coffin at Lake Maxinkuckee and publicly announce the decision after returning Monday. Speculation centers on John J. Appel as a potential Democrat appointee amid a pending regular board session Friday. the board previously did not meet due to a strike.
Inspectors tested wagon scales since the week began in AnsucuUD New York. Of 689 inspections, 78 scales were confiscated. Most confiscated scales weighed 30 to 40 pounds above declared, affecting buyers and sellers.
Weather brief references fair conditions for Thursday night and Friday with scattered details. The page contains erratic text about jewelry and birthstones, mentioning Tiffany rings at a price and misaligned phrases. The readable weather line hints at a general forecast while garbled lines follow.
Gibson E. Step foreman of locomotives in the Pennsylvania shops at Fort Wayne Indiana plans three perilous rides on locomotive cylinders. He will sit strapped to the test cylinders to study steam readers. The first trip will occur Friday with further rides to follow.
Fire department rushed to a small blaze on the front of the elevator shaft at Bhiel Istuck on N Witoteret. A defective flue is blamed for a minor fire that damaged machinery. no injuries or major losses reported. A separate fire at H C Lang grocery caused unknown origin with no loss recorded.
Mayor Johnson of Cleveland toured the town and declined candidacy for Democratic national chairmanship. He indicated support for Mayor Dempsey of Cincinnati and said the Ohio convention will endorse Bryan. The remarks followed a statement by Tom Taggart of Indiana.
Nora Blackpote, a member of the Fantana theatrical company, attempted death by swallowing poison this morning in Tork. She is in serious condition at the hospital following the incident.
Columbus Indiana July 19 Congress man Lincoln Pixon of North Vernon was renominated by the Democratic party of the Fourth district in a Columbus convention session today.
George Clay a boy under 14 was taken in juvenile court for purchasing beer at the corner ray loon amid claims saloon keepers Charles Rogers and Harry Almitasy sold beer to minors. Judge George W. Bubbin heard testimony that saloons sold to boys who drank on premises and searched for further proof they sold to other children. Everett Chambers, arrested near Lark, was returned to Westfield Md to face a $68 theft charge.
Police prosecutor Ira Holmes ends proceedings Thursday in the burglary case against Brane Moses. Witnesses describe a broken home entry on Maple Street, with Sellick denying prior statements and identification. Detectives note a pattern of neighborhood burglaries, while the defense questions the reliability of testimony before a grand jury.
Justice Blanchard in the supreme court frees Burton W. Gibson the lawyer held on $25,000 bail after the Inquest into the death of Mrs. Aliee Kinnan. Counsel Luke W. Stapleton says no charges remain and Assistant District Attorney Train notes an error. The judge orders Gibson discharged.
Pittsburg July coverage reports Augustus Hartje accused of taking women to a questionable resort near his office. Court admits testimony on alleged infidelity despite defense objections. Witnesses including a chambermaid describe meetings while the wife was away. A patched letter is deemed possibly forged by experts.
Unclear OCR text reports duties and a pending order from a C... likely referencing constitutional matters and police actions. Readable fragments mention a figure slated to erase events and a barracks setup amid tense conditions.
In Milwaukee it is reported that Jimmy Wiggs, Toledo American Association pitcher, disappeared from a Milwaukee train as it neared departure. The Toledo club and Leal fung magnates seek confirmation of a jump to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with no definite proof yet.
Nineteen twenty era brief reports Nerippa McFine and Anaeciation suspension seven days each with $30 fines for Oyler Freeman. Ford Davis Paxer fined $0 for assaulting umpire Owens during a Minneapolis game. Little Minister Cigar advert follows with Best on Earth. Horton Hall’s new line of fishing tackle and sporting goods advertised.
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