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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
1
Judge Artman, in Lebanon, questions George Rhodius about finances and geography as he weighs appointing a guardian. Rhodius fails counts and complex calculations, saying he counts only big money and recalling few towns. Decision due Friday at 8 30.
Local column items report Mrs Ab Crull visiting Dublin, mumps and measles in area, Cy Clark on Mexico, strawberries nearly ready, John Felm to build on Oxford near Eleventh, and lawyers in a Coliseum suit. Other items mention open day at Manual Training high school, Louie Cooney in Milton, many courts in a small room, faulty cement work at Meridian and Fall Creek, workhouse garden, Fidelity club exhibition at Central Ave M E church, and social notes about births, birthdays, thefts, and visitors around Indianapolis.
State's star witness testifies Orchard helped murder 19 men opposed to Federation. He says he was hired to kill those resisting the federation as part of the case in Haywood.
A historical summary lists multiple killings and plots linked to the Orchard gang across Idaho Colorado and California in 1905. It details the Caldwell Idaho bombing of Gov Steunenberg the Independence Colorado depot murders the Cripple Creek and Cripple Creek Vindicator mine killings and the Cripple Creek railway plot. It notes attempted poisoning of Fred Bradley in San Francisco and the Denver detective Lyte Gregory shooting with Gregory died after being shot three times. It mentions the stalk of Gov Peabody in Denver and Orchard's treachery when promised blood money was not paid.
Boise Idaho June 6 Harry Orchard testified in the Haywood trial after arriving with a heavy guard. He described meetings with Haywood Pettibone and Steve Adams in Denver and San Francisco and claimed plans to kill Gov Peabody and Judge Gabbert. He recounted disguises, a 1904-05 timeline, and bomb plot near the capitol.
Orchard testifies that Moyer Haywood Pettibone ordered him to bomb Gov Peabody and Judge Gabbert. He described planning in Canon City and Denver, supplying a bomb that failed, another planted blast that killed a spectator, and rewards from Haywood Pettibone. He said the scheme unraveled after repeated attempts and police exposure.
John B. Given a newsdealer at 52 South Illinois Street pleaded guilty in police court to displaying and selling obscene and vulgar post cards. He claimed he did not realize the sale was illegal, and his attorney cited that other dealers and reputable wholesalers sold similar cards. The arrest followed Chief Metzger’s investigation and Louis Flinn’s purchase of several cards as evidence.
Fair and warmer with possible showers tonight. Friday brings more showers and warmth. Sunrise 4 16, sunset 7 11. Temperatures range from around 38 to 69 in places. Readable portions show a typical mid period forecast.
Daisy Watts sues C. D. Wintzel a saloon keeper at 151 Southeastern ave for 2000 dollars alleging he encouraged her former husband Harry Amrine to drink. Amrine allegedly abused her after intoxication. Watts previously obtained a divorce from Amrine for harsh treatment.
A noon meeting of the general committee at the Commercial club discussed plans for free baths and public play grounds. Notables include Rev Gavish, Franklin Vonnegut, Dr Keiser, N Kendall, George Benton, C E Emmerich, J Clyde Power, Mayor Bookwalter, L B Keyd, M A Daning, and many others. Coupon books at ten cents will fund swimming lessons for schoolchildren, with stubs mailed to auditing committee. The effort seeks dense, public baths and play spaces across populous city areas and a possible permanent bath house.
Everett Walker of National Automobile Co was fined five dollars and costs and jailed 30 days for speeding in police court. He collided with a grocery wagon carrying Sam Keeley Mamie Keeley her baby and Addie Dilingheim on May 24 near Twenty second and Bellefontaine. The wagon overturned but occupants were unharmed. The trial noted the car did not stop within 12 feet and Walker claimed about ten miles per hour. The case was appealed.
Auction note lists complete three rooms furnished valued at 175 dollars offered for 3125 dollars. Additional line indicates four rooms furnished complete valued at 225 dollars offered for 155 dollars at The People's Outfitting Co.
Local laundry offers family washings and rough dry by the pound. All flat pieces pressed. Call phones 1671 for service.
The Sun invites readers to place a ten word ad for vacant rooms at no charge for three days, offering a simple want column service to publish room rental notices. This public service aims to help landlords and tenants connect quickly.
Dairyman Charles A Leavilett of Forty sixth street and Baltimore avenue pled guilty to selling milk below the standard in police court. He was fined $10 and costs. Walter Pruett of 1A4 Shelby street and Louis Schwegan of 1229 Windsor street, grocers, were arrested by City Board of Health officers on similar charges.
Urban Spink died Wednesday morning at 1213 East Chi St after a six month illness. Survived by widow and five children: Dr Mary A Spink, Dr Urbana Spinks, Edgar Spink, Bonnie Spink, Michall Glenn Cumuff of Prescott, and Indianapolis residents. Born 1934 in Washington Indiana, educated at St Mary's College Bradstown Kentucky. Married in 1861, lived in Logoo tee Indiana, moved to Bloomington 1895 to place daughters in Indiana University. Recently a Indianapolis resident for five years, retired from business. A keen student of sociology and social conditions.
Goldie Mitchell of Sheffield avenue was caught in a Link Belt Co machine on Holmes avenue and Michigan street Wednesday. Her dress sleeve entangled, crushing her hand and part of her arm. Doctors fear loss of two fingers. Injuries treated by Dr. I. T. Medsker.
Judge Carter of the superior court ruled for Realty Investment company against the city of Indianapolis. A perpetual injunction was issued to stop city interference with improvements in Washington Park addition just outside city limits. The company had continued street work but was halted by city actions.
Grant Clay Nunker of artificial teeth resigns from fourteen years with the New York Dental Company. He is listed at 108 N Delaware and phone 3659 as contact information.
The Sun announces space for ten words three days for 15 cents for boarder listings.
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