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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1908

Page

3

Blind stenographer in police court drama widens case

A group including William Sehulier Albert Marvey and others faced charges of petty larceny in a Washington L. barrel-house theft. The blind stenographer, educated with two diplomas, testified amid claims the stolen items were taken as invitations. Judge Whallon ordered work prospects for the stenographer and costs assigned to the defendants. Bennet leaves Iliwood anti-vice drive dampened by recent press criticism. Two freights collide near Johnson's station delaying trains and causing significant property loss. Celebrant marks birthday in Southington.

Claiven William Sehulier Albert Marvey Mer Raper Sehulley Manning Asch Washington Msn Ulind Nan Judge Whallon Lone

Social whirl notes and upcoming travels

The Swirl of Society lists Miss Kathryne Gibson giving a musical for Mrs. Ellen Volkert of Cincinnati on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs R O Hawkins plan a Pennsylvania visit this week. Miss Kathleen Farguson and Miss Gente Whitsett depart next week for Niagara. Dr J H Brill and family head Thursday to northern Michigan for a month’s outing.

Kathryne Gibson Ellen Volkert Cincinnatit R. O. Hawkins Pennsylvania Kathleen Farguson Gente | Whitsett Ni“gare J. H. Brill Michigan

Every Man Will Carry A Gun To The Trial

Cynthiana Kentucky July 7 The trial of Curt Jett and Tom White for the murder of J B Marcum set for Monday morning was not called due to a misunderstanding between Judge O Caborne and the militia Osborne wants ten soldiers on citizens clothes on duty while Col Williams insists guards be fully armed Gov Berkham assures Captain Ewen that full protection is available and ready to testify Me paul fear more guns may be on fill. The case was called the commonwealth said it was ready and Judge Osborne overruled a demurrer jurisdiction of the court All but 16 gentlemen excused on sickness and 10 more names to be drawn from the Jury wheel From the bench Judge Osborne said that each man will carry one or two Col Williams that any winning in this case would be protected by the whole state guard Col Rogers acting under Judge Ostorne sent detail of kokilara to Lexington to be sworn

Cynthiana Curt Jett Tom White J. B. Marcum Ocaborne Osborne Col. Williams Berkham Ewen Commonwealth Teady Ventlemen Col Willams State Guard Col. Rogers Ostorne Kokilara Lexington

Hooley & Co. Hit The Wall In New York

In New York finance circles the collapse of Hooley & Co caused deep anxiety as fears of further failures spread. The brokerage firm, formed June 30, 19XX, had close ties to Terre Haute stock interests, with assignee B. Robston named after formal filing. Boston also reports Bassett & Co. failure, seen as minor.

New York Finance Center Farmore Hooley & Co Terre Kiaute Railroad Company E. 8 Des Moines & Fort Dodge Vansvile & Terre Haute Hooley Terre Haute

UP IN AIR Is Expected More Brokers Will Go

New York July. Wall Street faced a strenuous day as brokerages may fail to clear health checks. Despite fears of several failures, insiders expect only minor aftershocks from the big crashes. Sunday activity included Taylor and Co. and Stow and Co. staff reviewing accounts. quiet private arrangements were hoped to limit larger failures. London reports anticipated further New York failures affecting American railway shares.

New York Wallat Wallst Bealdas Taylor & Co Stow & Co London

Petition on paving by H T Link and Mary A Gant

Property owners on B Suuenigan petition the Board of Works to use vitrified brick instead of cedar blocks for the proposed improvement. The petition was referred to the city engineer.

H.T. Link Mary A. Gant B. Suuenigan Board of Works

Le Bretagne Liner Brings Cotton Then Returns to New York

Reports indicate the French liner Le Bretagne carried 39 bales of cotton from New York to Havre and returned with higher prices on the American side. In other local news, Joseph De Bours faced court for insulting a person on the street and was fined 1100 and jailed 39 days. Additional items note deaths in London and Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania employees’ picnic set for August, and various city incidents including a near-roughing of De Baur and a brewery chief engineer’s runaway horse episode.

New York le Bretagne Havre France de Bours Joseph de Bours Palice Court Whallon H.C. Morton T. N. Templeave Washingtonvat

Elwood Circus Absence Highlights Town's Show, Mayor Denies Claim

Elwood mayor William Silin was in Indianapolis on circus day and denied rumors that he blocked a show. He noted Elwood has not hosted a circus this year despite prior interest and said circuses pass through nearby areas but have not appeared here. He cited circus licensing costs of eight dollars a day as a possible deterrent, while praising Elwood as a strong show town with about 15,000 residents.

Willam Silin Indianapolis Gesson Elwood

Second Largest Distillery Plant at Terre Haute Burned

The Ma ceath distillery plant near Terre Haute suffered a major blaze caused by a rock fragment igniting dust, destroying machinery and causing extensive damage. Estimated losses ranged from 160000 to 4150,000 with reconstruction anticipated. Two firefighters were seriously burned and several others injured during the outbreak.

Porn Haute A. Wathen Maceath

Reliance Defends Cup in America’s Cup Trials

Newport July 21 The trial races to pick a cup defender for the America’s Cup were conducted with Reliance Constitution and Columbia as contenders. A three-boat series will determine two finalists for the final races this week, with the cup commission expected to select the new boat Reliance. She was the fastest craft ever built on this side of the Atlantic and led all finish lines against Columbia and Constitution.

Newport Reliance Constitution Columbia Cup Cup Commission Atlantic

Aspired 10 Stage Life at Inquest Shown by Marmon

Margaret Marmon aged 24 appeared at a Monday inquest presided by Justice Harvey Stout. She claimed to have slept in Union Station waiting-room for two or three nights and at parks for seven nights. Marmon, described as of good character, had worked in a domestic service and said she wished to go on the stage as a new musician.

Margaret Marmon Justice Harvey Stout Alias Haremon Union Station Severth Niuteake Stes Marmon Wiew

Mascagni Threats Stir Pesaro Court Battle

Rome July reports the supreme court weighs Mascagni vs city of Pesaro over re engagement as director of the conservatory. State attorney warns returning him would spark riot and bloodshed as Mascagni’s quarrels with officials are notorious. Mascagni hints at moving to America, city incident not yet resolved.

Rome Supreme Court Mascagni Pesaro Musical Conservatory Mancagni Conservatory Masceeni Cari

Notable English Hunters Plan Rocky Mountain Grizzly Shoot

English big game hunters led by Sir Berkeley Sheffield arrive aboard the Cunarder Umbria from Liverpool and Queenstown to the Rockies for a grizzly bear hunt. The party includes XEW VORA July S Berkeley Sheffield and Capt H H Clay and Cay H Grant Thorold. Sheffield, a western ranch owner, returns to the region.

Xew Vora Berkeley Sheffield Cuthbert James H. H Clay and Cay H. Grant Thorold Cunarder Umbria Laverpool Queenstown Rocky Mountains Berkeley Bheffield

Wall Street Levels Edge Higher as Banks Gain Ground

Financial notes indicate firmer market tone with banks reporting gains from treasuries. District reports show mixed livestock futures and uncertain appetite as Southern Pacific and major rail stocks face shifts. Indiana poll data and farm prices hint at cautious economic posture amid no decisive direction.

Sun Offers Gold Watch Contest for Indianapolis Youth

The Sun in Indianapolis runs a vacation promotion offering a gold Gents watch to any boy or girl who secures 26 subscribers by August 1. Participants must collect 25 order blanks, turn them in as earned, and winners include early bonus prizes for the first five boys and first five girls who reach 26. Watches on display at the Sun office. instruction blanks available there.

SUN

Market fluctuations and stock news from New York and Chicago

Irregular market opened with good support amid news of E B Hoole & Co failure. American stocks firmed slightly in London trade as St Paul rose then fell. Dow components like Erie Reading Atchison and Missouri Pacific showed fractional gains while government bonds held steady. Chicago live stock and grain markets reported mixed results with note of increasing buying as prices firmed. Several local names and utilities listed among active issues and rail interests.

NEW York &Tocks New York Alsa E. B. Hooles & Co Bionday London St.Paul F.C Erie Reading Atchison Missouri Evanevite & Terre Haute Minayesto Ponlty Oe Louis United States

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