Grand jury to probe Metzger shooting case
The article reports on a grand jury investigation into the shooting of attorney S W Dowden by police officer Robert Metzger. Mayor Bookwalter and Prosecutor Elliott R Hooton refuse to disclose actions while Metzger defends his conduct and plans for a grand jury inquiry. W R Sinclair faces a police court speed violation charge linked to the incident. Dowden remains wounded.
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Elliott R. Hooton
Robert Metzger
S. W. Dowden
Grand Jury
Mr. Dowden
Hooton
Samuel W. Dowden
Dowden
Bookwalter
Metzger
Attorney Dowden
Boy Lover of Dead Girl to Be Summoned
Canton N Y June 11 Leilah Hamiltons parents testified before the grand jury probing the mysterious DeGrasse death A subpoena was issued for Judson Lincoln former sweetheart of the girl Lincoln had courted Leilah but was refused a relationship A postcard album owned by Leilah contains several affectionate notes from youths including Lincoln A foster father disputes any serious attachment Ernest Savage says Leilah was poisoned and claims a letter from Leilah to his mother shows she felt happy and healthy before her death
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Canton
N. Y
Leilah Hamilton
Grand Jury
DeGrasse
Judson Lincoln
Steinersville
Ernest Savage
Hamilton
Lincoln
Juddie
Leilah
John Framiston
DePauw Alumni Back Roller Wrestle in Indianapolis
Anxious DePauw graduates expect a large turnout for Dr B F Roller the Depauw alumnus and physician wrestler making his Indianapolis debut at the Empire next Tuesday night He aims to throw Frank Prindle four times in an hour with each attempt about 15 minutes apart Prindle trains with Charles Olson who also appears on the card Olson meets Emanuel Brugglio a Polish giant Brugglio described as bigger than Olson and noted for science speed weight and strength Gotch stands as the top pinning wrestler in America beyond Roller
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DePauw University
Indianapolis
B. F. Roller
the Empire
Frank Prindle
Rolter
Depauw
Frank Gotch
America
Gotch
Prindle
Charles Olson
Emanuel Brugglio
Brugeglio
Olson
Motorman Howell to Be Tried June 16
Daniel D. Howell, motorman of the interurban car that killed Iris Thompson, 18 months old, will have a preliminary hearing in police court June 16. Howell was released on bond. The child was killed in front of her father's home at Thompson's Crossing near Lawrence.
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Daniel D. Howell
Iris Thompson
Howell
Thompson's Crossing
Lawrence
Kansas City fall survivor sues for damages
Lewis E. Trout of Kansas City filed suit for 50000 damages after falling 170 feet from a breaking scaffold at the Chamber of Commerce building. Fellow worker Charles Pepperdine was killed. Trout suffered multiple fractures and injuries while washing and tuckpointing on the sixteenth story. Suit cites Ben P. Shirley, George A. Fuller Construction, and Chamber of Commerce Building Co. as defendants, with service sought in Indianapolis. Ayres Jones and Hallett represent Trout.
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Lewis E. Trout
Kansas City
Ben P. Shirley
George A
Trout
Indianapolis
Ayres, Jones and Hallett
Indianapolis Merchants Outing Ends In Baseball Triumph
Bloomingdale Glens hosted the Indianapolis Merchants association annual outing on Thursday. Two hundred members joined a day of baseball with teams led by F. M. Ayres and George J. Marott. Final score 40 to 33, with hearty cheering as players shared scoring honors and a festive return on the H. & D. trail at 9:30 p m.
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Bloomingdale
Glens
Indianapolis Merchants’ Association
F. M. Ayres
George J. Marott
Ayres
Marott
Johnny McGraw
Aging couple heeds call of June for marriage license
Amos W. Fisher, 72, and Mary M. McCurdy, 6, joined younger couples Friday at the county clerk’s office to obtain marriage licenses. The event reflects a local trend of couples pursuing licenses in the month of June.
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Amos W.fisher
Mary M. McCurdy
Friday
Divorce Trial Reveals Jealousy Strife Splits Family
Harriet Vessels sues Orle Vessels for a second divorce as their children and witnesses describe a split in the home over jealousy. Hazel Vessels, 17, testified she loves her mother and would stay with her in any separation, while recounting her mother's jealousy of a young girlfriend. Both spouses admit past slappings and unequal finances.
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Harriet Vessels
Orle BE
Vessels
Miss Hazel Vessels
Miss Hazel
No Pardon For Anderson Youth At This Time
Gov Marshall will refuse to act on the petition for commutation of sentence for Leo Brown of Anderson. He was sentenced to two to 14 years on a statutory charge involving an 11 year old girl. Initial leniency gave way to requests from clergy lawyers and newspaper men to proceed, but overwhelming letters urging no action led to the decision to refrain. Brown, 18, from a well regarded Anderson family, is described by hometown letters as a bad character.
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New York
Henry and
Oliver Streets
Brooklyn Bridge
Rose and
Vandewater Streets
Jennie Siegel
Sheriff Street
Bersin
Marshall
Leo Brown
Anderson
Brown
Remonstrance Upheld in Indianapolis Street Paving Case
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the lower court ruling in the City of Indianapolis versus James Barnett and others over paving State Street between English and Prospect. Forty seven residents who filed a remonstrance secured a upheld decision in the district dispute.
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Supreme Court
City of
Indianapolis
James Barnett
State Street
English
Prospect
Evangelist Shot Outside Church in Mississippi
In Wiggins Mississippi on June 11 an assassination attempt outside a church left Salma Jolston, a white evangelist preaching to a negro congregation, mortally wounded. She died en route to Hattiesburg. Three Black suspects were arrested.
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Wiggins
Miss
Salma Jolston
Hattiesburg
Roosevelt Worse Than a Butcher Says Mrs Fiske
Miss Minnie Maddern Fiske, in Los Angeles while starring in Salvation Nell, denounces ex President Roosevelt for killing animals. She says brave men do not need to thrill from shooting wild game and questions pleasure slaughter. She argues dangerous wildlife should be controlled only to protect people.
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Roosevelt
Mrs. Fiske
Mounted Policeman Wheeler in Serious Condition
Mounted Policeman Edward Wheeler, thrown from one of the citys outlaw horses, remains in serious condition after an initial concussion. Police Surgeon Hedgin awaits developments to judge if operation can save his life. Wheeler is resting at his home on Wheeler street Brightyrood.
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Edward Wheeler
Hedgin
Wheeler
Wheeler Street
Brightyrood
Wife to Tell Story in Elmer Ginn Murder Trial
Testimony began in the Elmer S Ginn murder case with crowded court after the state said Ginn planned Walker's killing during a warm embrace with Mrs Ginn She is set to testify that Ginn knew of her love for Walker and this spurred the crime Her aim is to save her husband and the defense argues unwritten law Evidence shows Ginn checked into Sherman hotel under an assumed name and bought a revolver on the day of the murder Premeditation is charged by the state while the defense cites unwritten law The woman who rented the room testified Ginn had previous rooming at the site and received Walker in her apartment the night of the tragedy
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Elmer S. Ginn
Ginn
William Walker
Walker
Evelyn Thaw
Sherman Hotel
Fr. m
Metzger frames defense amid shooting and police tactics
The account centers on Ginn admitting to killing a man after a shooting in his wife Mrs Ginn's room. It notes Chief Metzger's efforts to justify police gunfire in automobile incidents and his push to send officers before a grand jury, while detailing stalled investigations and witness hesitations.
Judge Ross Upheld By Supreme Court
By a ruling of the supreme court on Friday Judge Frank B. Ross of Marion County Probate Court is not held in contempt having complied with the court mandate. The case William Cooper versus John Cooper concerns the settlement of the late John Bits estate. the court upholds Ross in the lower court ruling that William H. Cooper is not fit to handle the estate of the wealthy farmer near New Augusta.
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Supreme Court
Frank B. Ross
Probate Court
Marion County
Wiliam Cooper
John Cooper
Ross
William H. Cooper
John Bits
New Augusta
Estate of Clinton Hare Leaves $120000 to Wife
Maren Fietcher Hare and James W. Fesler are appointed executors under a $2,000 bond. Clinton IL Hare died June 4. personal estate valued at $100,000 and real estate at $20,000. The property is willed absolutely to the wife, who also serves as an executor.
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Maren Fietcher Hare
James W. Fesler
Clinton IL. Hare
Tenth Ward Democrats in Fighting Trim
The Tenth Ward Democratic club in Indianapolis holds weekly meetings and plans a July 10 lawn fete with vaudeville music and refreshments. Nominations are set for June 23 and a smoker on June 30. members unanimously endorse Charles A. Korbly for Congress, praising his Democratic principles and urging continued support.
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United States
Congress
Indiana
Charles A. Korbly
Tenth Ward
Democratic Club
Indianapolis
Ind
Korbly
Marion County
McGlynn Ill with Gastritis Halts Milwaukee Pitching
Stoney McGlynn, a pitcher for Milwaukee, was taken ill this morning. A physician attended him most of the day. The ailment is diagnosed as a severe gastritis attack. McCloskey plans to sell outfielder Collins and replace him with a National League player.
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Stoney McGlynn
Milwaukee
McGlynn
McCloskey
Collins
MecClosky
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