White Voter Message and Black Male Murder Trial
The Independent urges attention to white and colored votes in the upcoming primary. James Shelton, a black man, stands trial for first degree murder in Indianapolis for shooting Patrick Carroll at Washington and Illinois streets on St Patrick's Day. Prosecutors seek the death penalty. defense cites insanity. Trial includes jurors from farm and city backgrounds. spectators and relatives attend as witnesses.
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James Shelton
Patrick
Carroll
Washington and
Illinois
St. Patrick’s
Asher B. Evans
Nick Cross
Asa McCurdy
Charles Deerburg
David Beverland
Jacob Kerner
Nelus Fisher
George C. Sander
Hooton
Baker
Charlea W. Moores
Shelton
Lfe
Llrial
Votes, independence and the colored vote in city elections
The Independent notes efforts to win Hunyaks votes and cautions against treating the colored vote as a monolith. It argues many colored voters are intelligent and independent, aligning with Democrats while seeking city growth. It urges support for honest candidates like George Rubens for council to resist boss influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
George Rubens
Saks
Dust Mistaken for Smoke Triggers City Fire Alarm
A worker near the L. S. Ayres building at Meridian and Washington streets mistook plastering dust from a third story renovation for smoke. He alerted Fire Box No. 47, drawing responders who entered the Ayres store, only to find startled workers and no fire. The nearby Box No. 45 was the correct alarm location, as a contractor had misdirected a guard.
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Hlinvis
Washington Streets
L. S. Ayres
Meridian
Illinois Street
Capitol Avenue
West Washington Street
Ayres
Washington Street
Public fight over Indiana school book trust ends in rout
The 1909 battle in Indiana over school books pitted the trust against Governor Marshall and the Indianapolis Sun. The plan to raise pupil book costs was exposed, capped by a resolution limiting geographies readers arithmetics and copy books to 3.32 per pupil. The public victory reduced prices and forced disclosure of how board members voted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sun
Marshall
State Board of Education
Aldine
Indianapoli Sun
Dick Ook Starts a Bank Clerk on Route 10 Prisor
Howard Phillips, a young bank clerk in Terre Haute, is revealed to have stolen 34000 over three years, aided by gambling and friends. The bank president trusted him. Phillips faces charges before the US commissioner, with state proceedings to be dropped, bond set at 5000 which he has not paid. Annie Daily pledges support.
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Dick Ook
Prisor
Terre Haute, Inc
Howard Phillips
Young Phillips
Phillips
Annie Daily
United States
Salvation Army Fresh Air Camp Near New Augusta Appeals for Support
Sunday services at the Carl Fisher farm highlighted by Mrs. Munselle drew many visitors to the Salvation Army fresh air camp near New Augusta. Money collected will fund meals and medicine for mothers and children staying at the camp, with dozens to be brought weekly from Indianapolis. Major Escott aims to keep the camp open until September 1, relying on charitable gifts from Indianapolis residents to cover expenses for 23 mothers and children per week.
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Salvation Army
Fresh Air
Carl Fisher
New Augusta
Munselle
Indianapolis
Havez
Escott
Selvatigi
Frean Air Farm
Mainr Escott
Baldwin Block
Ullig
Wife Testifies Cash Help Aimed At College For Husband
Laura E. Vance told juvenile court how she earned money as a telephone girl and gave funds to Howard E. Vance before marriage so he could attend a Cleveland theological college. The divorcee said he avoided work, failed to support three children, and threatened to evade judgment. judge fined him 100 plus costs and 90 days in the workhouse, suspended on bond to pay overdue support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Vance
Cleveland
Laura Finehout
Stubbs
Vance
Bond
Musser Sues Wife for Divorce in Circuit Court
Samuel Musser sues Elizabeth Musser in circuit court claiming abandonment and that she drove him from their home. The filing seeks dissolution of their marriage based on marital breakdown.
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Musser
Samuel Muszner
Circuit Court
Elizabeth Musser
Thaw Glare at Jerome in White Plains Court
In White Plains, Harry K. Thaw and District Attorney Jerome faced off in court as Thaw fights for freedom and Jerome pursues continued commitment to Matteawan. Thaw’s demeanor, his mother’s concern, and the legal wrangling over Jerome’s appearance shape a tense hearing with Dr. H. Ernest Smith testifying on Thaw’s sanity.
NOAN MARKER DISAPPEARS: BANK DOORS ARE CLOSED
The First National Bank in Tipton Indiana closed after assistant cashier Noah Marker vanished with between 30 000 and 75 000 dollars. Marker left Saturday night and told his brother he could not stand the pressure. He is believed to have lost money in grain speculation. The bank plans to reopen after reviewing Marker's books.
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Noah Marker
Marker
Tipton
Auto driven by a woman strikes Quinn man
Miss Katerina Fertig appeared in police court on a charge of assault and battery after her car knocked down Edward Quinn, 50, at Washington Street near West Street. The trial was postponed to July 29. Quinn was taken to the city hospital. Police said Fertig was driving from Washington Park and was not speeding. Motorcycle Officer Stone witnessed the incident.
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Katerina Fertig
Emil Fertig
Edward Quinn
Washington Street
Quinn
City Hospital
Fertig
Washington Park
West Street
Stone
Miss Fertig
Hamilton Out on Bond Will Pay Back $900
Norman Hamilton a 23 year old bank clerk at Indiana National Bank appeared in police court Monday after taking a roll containing 300 dollars He waived examination and was sent to the grand jury Hamilton was released on bond of 1000 furnished by his attorney It is said arrangements have been made for him to repay the money Hamilton has long held an excellent reputation.
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Jerome
Morschauser
Thaw
New York
Justice Mills
H. Ernest Smith
White Plains
Smith
St. Vincent's Asylum For
Harry K. Thaw
White
Dr. Smith
Norman Hamilton
Indiana National Bank
Hamilton
W. S. Taylor
Thomas C. Day
Fireman Electrocuted In Rail Work
Fort Wayne Indiana July incident reports Thomas Langley 22 a fireman on the Pennsylvania railroad electrocuted while working in the firebox when an electric light short circuited through his body authorities note the shock occurred as he tended the furnace and boiler system
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Thomas Langley
Pennsylvania Railroad
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City of
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OUND
Book Trust
of State Board of Education
Indiana
School Book Trust
Trust
Combine
Gov. Marshall
Preston Hussey
National Bank
Coun
Laura E. Vance
Wondrland Amusement Park
Tipton Banker
Rospigliosi
Mary J. Reid
Washington, D. C
Col
F. H. Parkhurst
Bangor ME
Thaw Glares AT
N. Y
Stanford White
Asylum For
Matteawan
William Thaw
Josiah Thaw
W. N. McMillan
Harry Thaw
Clark
First National Bank
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