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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
1
H Coonse summoned to explain why a single firm controls ice supply in the east end. The article describes a nationwide push by residents to curb the ice dealers' combine and restore competition in many cities.
Grand jury in Indianapolis questions Coonse-Cayley and other firms over alleged conspiracy to fix ice prices. Witnesses include Isadore Walfs on weights inspector and Wm. Parrott grocer. probe aims to conclude by Wednesday morning. Nationwide movement against ice trust follows price jumps from 10 to 25 cents per 100 pounds, with multiple cities indicting dealers.
W F Smith and J G Parnell on Cottage avenue and Elder avenue street car staff were fined 25 and 25 in police court by Judge Thomas C Whalton and later freed without punishment by Judge Fremont Alford in criminal court after appeals. Accused on affidavits by George Prinnell, they were said to have assaulted him as he rode as a passenger on a Prospect street car. The case was adjourned for advisement and yielded to the benefit of the doubt for the two men.
The Duke of Manchester's second son was christened today in the Chapel Royal at St James Palace. Edward Bing was named as a godfather but absent, represented by Earl Granville. Eugene Zimmerman, father of the Duchess of Manchester, also served as sponsor. Water Vinken from the Mississippi attended the ceremony.
A 65 year old man Thomas W Neal used a razor on 60 year old Sarah Hughes near Harmon Street. He attacked at her door after inquiring about her and then fled after the slashing. The victim suffered a deep neck wound with blood spurted. Neal was taken to the police station.
Insane Clark was struck on the head by a hammer hurled by George Taylor at a Robertson & Porter Construction site on Washington Street. Clark suffered serious injuries and was taken to the city dispensary and later home. The dispute involved Clark and John Taylor, elder brother of Areatlans, with a murder story rumor prompting a rapid search as Taylor vanished.
Washington dispatch notes the department of justice will press eight hour law violations within days aided by labor bureau reports. Aimed at setting a strong example, the first arrest will target a major city contractor firm involved in a significant project. Further details withheld by DOJ pending announcement.
Dr Rufus C Dunnington of College Ave suffered a fractured skull and brain hemorrhage after a fall down stairs at his home shortly before 1 00 p m Saturday. He slipped from a bath while descending and died soon after. physicians attending the scene reported the accident.
Washington July 7 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson after inspecting Chicago packing houses said workers who fail to keep neat work habits are being dismissed. He asserted that packers are cooperating to clean and improve Chicago meat plants and that clean meat is the goal.
In Kansas City Missouri Jilly a Bertha Bowlin and Frank Kems remain unconscious more than 36 hours after a mass assault on West Aletts. Police report none have regained full consciousness as the investigation continues.
Mrs Samuel Born testified against her husband in police court on Saturday as he faced assault charges. The court refused to jail the wife beater, noting his wages were needed at home. the Born family, living at 417 North Senate, faced ongoing domestic issues described in the proceedings.
The victim, Dr. Dunnington, died from injuries after a fall. Born in Hendricks County, he was 65, previously practiced in Dariington, Ind. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and a son. Governors and legal notes follow, with ads for laundry, medicines, and goods.
The Petersburg report notes a government backdown dampening reform efforts as a small group advises Tsar Nicholas II. Troops in the city suppress revolutionary activity while a trio of officials, Pobtedonostaet Ig natioff and Trepos, guide state affairs with Nicholas’s input. Separate New York item reports on FR Hesse bankruptcy and a wife abuse case involving Mrs Born against Phillip Wikicon.
Kenneth Howell 40 son of D Howell rode along Pall Creek banks near Centrilave bridge and fell 12 feet to the ground. Bystanders rushed him. he recovered, wiped mud from his face, and calmly said he would go home. He rode away on a only slightly damaged bicycle, noting people often ride near the embankment.
U S delegates to the third Pan American congress travel from New York aboard the Byron and reach Rio de Janeiro on July 2. The delegation is led by William S Buchanan ex minister to Panama and Argentina. Two delegates are officially received on arrival and the conference does not meet until Monday. Secretary Root aboard the Charleston is due to arrive in Rio on Thursday.
In Orchard Grove Indiana Lieutenant Pepper of the Twenty Seventh infantry marched 16 10 miles in the test hike from Forts Sheridan and Brady wearing a Merriam pack and gear to judge its practicality. He rode a horse until departure then carried a gun and gear like a private. Pepper criticized the pack to General Staff Captain McRae, who said Washington’s report may doubt its value. The march included rain, dust, and a long rest at Camp Benjamin Harrison with a two day delay anticipated for the Twenty-seventh finishing at Fair Oaks.
Shoppers and business people crowded the street near Renner's jewelry store in Cleveland when a theft occurred from a window display. About 300 dollars worth of jewelry was reported taken from the sidewalk show window.
Partly cloudy forecast for the United States through Sunday with little temperature change. Tiffany rings advertised at $2.00 and $200, claiming stocked in gold only. J P Mullally Jewelers, Monument Place, New Plains Street, and nearby shops offer fluid mugs and carpet items with sales pitches in dated language.
A habeas corpus writ freed Robert Lee from jail as jurists review an inquest declaring him insane. The affair centers on affidavits by a prisoner and a rushed court inquiry that critics call improper, with Lee insisting he was unaware of proceedings and is now sane. The case pits Lee’s testimony against prior witnesses, including doctors and detectives, who found him sane.
President Hoosevelt issues a supplemental proclamation altering entry locations for lands in the Shoshone reservation. The land office r ec eiver in Lander Wyoming will accept entries from August 18 to October 3, 1906, at Shoshone instead of Lander, changing the submission site for Lot operations in the district.
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