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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1909

Page

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Democratic Chairman Moore Endorses Fair Election Boards Plan

The city Democratic chairman urges mayoral candidates C A Gauss C B Clarke and W E Kroll to name election board members and submit lists. Moore will select from those lists to ensure fairness. Seyfried accuses Moore but no proof is offered. Gauss denounces false assertions and Seyfried is warned to honor party accord.

Democratic Party Moore C. A. Gauss C. B. Clarke W. E. Kroll Paris Henry Seyfried Seyfried

Officials urged to aid Indiana public accounting bureau

The Indiana public accounting department circulates letters to public officers statewide seeking suggestions and cooperation. Officers requesting an examination are told state examiners will not be named until a functioning system is in place.

Public Accounting Department of Indiana

Governor Stops Boxing Matches in Lake County

Indiana Governor intervenes to halt prize fights in Hammond and Lake County while directing the Lake circuit court to order arrests if needed. The action follows a pattern seen in Clark County as authorities seek to curb outlaw boxing and maintain state statutes. A fatal incident earlier at Brightwood underscores the regulator’s urgency.

Lake County Kentucky Chicago Marshall Indiana Clark County Ed Alvy Jeffersonville Willia C. McMahan Lake Circuit Hammond Ind Lake Counts Johnny” Thompson Danny" Guoodman Dave Rollo Morrie Bloom Marty Lavin South Chicago Jos Clancy Stockyards Hoosier Territory Columbia Athletic Club Indiana City

Denies Husband Dragged Her to River Bank

Oren F. Figg aged 24 was arrested on a charge of dragging his wife toward White River with intent to throw her in. The wife told police in his presence she planned self harm but he prevented it. Detectives trailed them for five miles to a Dalton street location where they were found. The wife had previously sworn out an assault warrants but withdrew it.

Oren F. Figg White River Figg Dalton Street Meridian Street Coffin Simon Rugenstein White Plains N. Y Harry K. Thaw T Sanford White White, But Not One Was Really Ever Taken With Him. Miss Nesbit Mr. White E. Thirty-third Street

Women accused in case of enticing teen to illegal house

Minnie Merlin and Mollie Chappel faced Judge Stubbs on charges of soliciting and entreating a 17 year old girl to become an inmate of an illegal house on N Capitol avenue. They asked for criminal court transfer and were granted it. Each was released on $80 bond. Affidavits filed by Humane Officer Merrill.

Minnie Merlin Mollie Chappel Stubbs N. Capitol Avenue Humane Merrill

Parents in Custody Clash Over Children Case

George Brown filed habeas corpus to stop his estranged wife Daisy Brown Ketrow from taking the two daughters from Ohio. The petition asked to bar removal from the state. Judge Remster heard the case and allowed the older girl to visit her mother in Pennsylvania.

George. Brown Daisy Brown-Ketrew Rosa M. Brown Pennsylvania

Indian student Dhingra sentenced to death in Wyllie case

London July 2 Madar Dhingra the Indian student who fatally wounded Sir Curzon Wyllie and Dr Lalaca in the Imperial Institute on July 1 was sentenced to death today. Arthur J Horspey publisher of the Indian Sociologist was sentenced to four months for publishing seditious matter in the periodical.

London Madar Dhingra Curzon Wyllie Lalaca Imperial Institute Arthur J. Horspey The Indian Sociologist Krishnavarma

Driver Fatally Hurt in Runaway Accident

John Carr employed by Armstrong Transfer company was fatally injured when his horses ran away on Cruse street Friday noon. He was thrown from the wagon and run over his neck.

John Carr Armstrong Transfer Company Cruse Street

Frame shed of Drake and Warrenburg burned at noon Friday

A frame shed at 1500 Walker Street used for making second hand boxes was destroyed by fire at noon Friday. The total loss to the property was about 1200 dollars.

Drake & Warrenburg Walker Street

Thomas Robinson Found Guilty of Bicycle Theft

Thomas Robinson, 15 years old, was found guilty Friday of stealing a bicycle and was sentenced to the reform school by Judge Stubbs.

Plainfield Thomas Robinson Friday Reform School Stubbs

State files suits to recover delinquent railroad taxes

Attorney General and Assistant file actions in circuit court against Terre Haute & Peoria, Vandalia, and receiver Velney T. Malott seeking attachment of funds and property for overdue taxes totaling 30,003.26 dollars dating 1897–1904. A receiver is asked to sequestrate funds of the Peoria line and a temporary injunction is sought. In White Plains, Thaw discusses his motive for shooting Stanford White, detailing a controversial interview and past statements about his wife and White.

James Bingham Morton S. Hawkins Terre Haute & Peoria Railroad Company Vandalia Railroad Company Volney T. Malott Terre Haute & Indiana Railroad Company Sahm Clark Peoria

Former Head of Teamsters Is Sentenced

Cornelius P. Shea former president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and ex Indianapolis resident was sentenced in New York to five to years for attempting to kill Alice Walsh. Judge Warren W. Foster condemned the brutal crime and criticized labor leadership, noting Shea’s past power in Chicago during a strike that disrupted city business and caused deaths.

New York Cornelius P. Shea International Brotherhood of Teamsters Indianapolis Chicago Court of General Sessions Alice Walsh Warren W. Foster Shea Cambridge Mass Boston Niagara Teamsters Walsh Miss Walsh Thirteenth Street St. Vincent’s Hospital John McCabe W. Thirteenth Street

Independent movement forms to back Alford for mayor

A citizens meeting on E Tenth street launched an independent political group with temporary officers F M Wright president David Roahn secretary S Williamson treasurer and a special committee to raise funds and gauge support. Roahn says Fremont Alford would run if urged by enough people and another meeting is set for next Thursday at 112 BE Tenth street.

E. Tenth Street Fremont Alford Ths F. M. Wright David Roahn S. Wiliamson Wright H. C. Ferguson Charles Iingdon Roahn Alford Tenth Street

No Lands For Slocum Heir In Indiana Land Report

Richard Slocum Kinney of Meshoppen Pennsylvania says he is an heir of Frances Slocum the Pearl of the Miamis. He wrote to Governor Marshall asking about a report that Indiana lands once owned by Frances exist. He remains seeking parcels for heirs. No such lands exist and the heir has been informed.

Slocum Richard Slocum Kinney Meshoppen Frances Slocum Marshall Indiana Frances

Two Boys Sent Home From Indianapolis Arrest

Benjamin Reardon and James Connell, arrested in Indianapolis, were ordered sent back to St. Louis by Judge Stubbs on Friday. The youths are wards of the juvenile court of St. Louis.

Benjamin Reardon James Connell Indianapolis St. Louis Stubbs Coys Juvenile Court of St. Lows

Salvation Army Fresh Air Farm Draws Crowds and Support

Visitors frequent the Salvation Army fresh air camp where donations arrive as sheets and provisions meet need. Capt. McLain notes happy mothers and children, a planning revival service with Mrs. Munselle to preach, and widespread appeal for funds via Major Escott.

Capt. McLain Munselle I. Munselle Salvation Army Fresh Air Farm Escott Baldwin Block

Franklin pleads not guilty before judge

Harvey C. Franklin, charged with forgery, was brought back from Little Rock Arkansas and arraigned before Judge Pritchard Friday morning, where he pleaded not guilty. He had been missing for several months and his trial is expected to be set soon.

Harvey C. Franklin Little Rock Ark Pritchard

Grover Hert Injured In Motorcycle Crash

Grover Hert of 512 N Noole Street was riding west on E Washington Street near Oriental Street Thursday night when his motorcycle swerved while he checked on a companion. The machine struck a tree and Hert sustained head injuries.

Grover Hert N. Noole Street E .Washington — Street Oriental Street Hert

Runaway Horse Hits Undertakers Wagon in Front of Capitol Home

A runaway horse crashed into the Tutewiler & Son undertakers wagon in front of Mrs. Ide Clark’s home at 2345 N Capitol Ave. Her drowned daughter was noted, and Mrs. Eva Miller of 11 E Maryland St. and William J. Wysg of 1512 Woodlawn Ave. were injured as occupants were thrown from the buggy. The horse was angry near the Hights on an automobile.

Tutewiler & Son Ide Clark Capitol Avenue White River Eva Miller Maryland Street William J. Wysg Woodlawn Avenue

Am a May Brown Died at Home Entered Crown Hill

Ioma May Brown beloved daughter of Earl and Julia Brown died July 5 at home 110 Pleasant Street after 2 months of age. Funeral held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Crown Hill. Friends invited to attend.

Ioma May Brown Daugh Earl Julia Brown Pleasant Street Crown Hill

Unclear Draft News Item With Mixed European Travel References

Fragmentary report notes a New York in July 23 update mentioning a society president and his daughter returning from Lusitania in Europe. Other lines reference Huntington and Dr Nahant Massachusetts and a train, but many details are garbled and uncertain.

New York Jon Equaiety Eur Lusitania Cal Unusua Morton Suly Huntington R. Huntington Ar Lusitania Europe Dr. Nahant Mass

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