Roadhouse keeper jailed after wife shoots self in quarrel
June Zimmerman, 28, wife of Cris Zimmerman, owner of the Oakley roadhouse five miles from Mooreville, was found with a bullet wound to her chest. Police say she shot herself after a domestic dispute. her husband is in custody on an assault and battery charge. Surgeons report the bullet narrowly missed the heart and she is seriously injured.
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June Zimmerman
Cris Zimmerman
Oakley Club House
Deaconess Hospital
R. V. Converse
Br. Ross
John Enzie
S. Zimmerman
Carnival
Zimmerman
Pat
Local Jottings Chronicle Indy Area Notes
A roundup of Indianapolis area items notes bridge work at Riverside park progress on White River dam, street improvements and new housing, and civic events. Attendees include Indiana dental association, Indiana Society in Chicago, and National Charity group in Minneapolis. Local transport, weather impact on street cleaning, canoe demand, and beetle of public safety discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Riverside Park
Letters to financiers stall Sale of Stevenson Building
State Chemist H E Barnard testified in Latta versus Micks over a $25,000 commission for the sale of the Stevenson building. He compared inks to prove contract authenticity while Latta had written to financiers including Harriman Sage Carnegie Rockefeller Hearst Edison. Latta admitted seeking $12,000 if the sale occurred, with cross questions about honesty and party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Barnard
Addison C. Haris
Micks
Barnard
Latta
Mick
Addison C. Harris Cross
Stevenson
Mr. Latta
E. H. Harriman
Russell Sage
Andrew Carnegie
William Rockefeller
William Randolph Hearst
Thomas C. Pratt
Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Harris
New York
Youngest Member of His Class Harry P Mayer
The article highlights Harry P Mayer as the youngest member of his class, noting his age and unique standing among classmates. It profiles his academic performance and anticipated milestones as he progresses through school.
Minors Awarded One Dollar in Marion County Case
Fred D. Minor won a verdict of one dollar in Marion County courts after four days of testimony in his suit against E. G. Dick. Minor sought five thousand dollars claiming Dick struck him in the face. Dick is a well known Indianapolis figure.
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Fred D. Minor
Marion County
E. G. Dick
Indianapolis
Minor
Graduating Exercises Held for Morton School Eight A Class
The Oliver Perry Morton school marked graduation for the 8A grade on Thursday at 2 pm with thirty nine diplomas awarded by Dr. L C Bentley. The program featured songs and class recitations by the graduates.
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Oliver Perry Morton
L. C. Bentley
Indiana Delegates Flee Hotel Fire at Majestic
About 30 Indiana delegates to the National Conference of Charities and Correction were among hundreds at the Hotel Majestic in Minneapolis when a basement fire caused smoke and panic this morning. No injuries, minor damage reported. E E York and Mrs York were soaked and aided to safety by Mrs L B Orr and others. W H Whittaker and Orr were praised for rescue efforts.
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National Conference of Charities and Correction
Indiana
E. E. York
Indiana Boys’ School
Plainfield
L. B. Orr
Anderson
W. H. Whittaker
Superntendent
Indiana Reformatory
Minneapolis
Coroner Opens Inquiry Into Broad Ripple Crash Kills Two
The coroner began investigations into the Broad Ripple collision that killed two people and seriously injured three others. Motorman J. D. Moore and conductor Harry P. Taylor testified he was late leaving and slowed from 30 to about 15 miles per hour on the grade toward Thirty-eighth street. Moore said he rang the gong and applied brakes but could not stop the crash. Passengers C. L. McMahan and John Gaisford, riding the northbound car, also testified. Injured J. F. Heim underwent brain pressure relief surgery at St. Vincent’s hospital.
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Moore
Broad Ripple
C. L. McMahan
John Gaisford
J. F. Heim
St. Vincent's Hospital
Woman Finds Baby Wrapped In Cloak At St Johns Church
A six week old boy was found wrapped in a woman's cloak inside the side vestibule of St Johns church on Capitol Avenue. Janitress Mrs Mary Meyers discovered the infant after unwrapping the cloak. Baby taken to Police Headquarters then to Orphans Home. No mother identity evident.
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St. John’s Church
S. Capitol Ave
Mary Meyers
Mullin and
Stewart
Gregory
United States Weather Forecast Showers Tonight and Friday
Weather update notes showers tonight and Friday with rising temperatures. Forecast includes sunrise at 4 15 and sunset at 7 14 with noon and early afternoon periods mentioned.
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United States
May Vote to Strike Over Wage Arbitration
Detroit June 13 reports the Detroit United Railway rejected the employer union ultimatum and offered arbitration on the full agreement, which the union opposes preferring wage arbitration only. Union members are voting on the plan. rejection would leave strike as the only resource.
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Scripps-VeRne Press Association
Detroit
Mich
Detroit United Railway
Doctors Observe Child Murderer in Custody After Crime
Robert Jolley, who killed his nine year old daughter Gladys, will be placed under the care of Police Surgeon E. E. Hodgin and Dr. Bull for several days to assess insanity. Authorities consider him insane, citing lack of motive and Jolley’s remorse. The mother is hospitalized. funeral plans for the child are pending.
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Robert Jolley
Gladys
E. E. Hodgin
Bull
Jolley
City Hospital
Counties settle state accounts ahead of deadline
Forty one county treasurers had paid their settlements by noon Thursday with two days left to rush before the final deadline. Officials report no treasurer has ever become delinquent. Listed are Hancock 330,437, Wayne 68,168, Adams 25,040, Pike 15,195, and other totals for each county including Dubois 318,842.68 and Lake 80,249.61.
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Auditor of State
Hancock
Wayne
Adams
Pike
Lawrence
Spencer
Elkhart
Kosciusko
Blackford
Brown
Tipton
Switzerland
Perry
Jefferson
Randolph
Pulaski
Warrick
Harrison
Decatur
Shelby
Lake
Steuben
Clinton
Posey
Crawford
Starke
Franklin
Porter
Fulton
Union
Ripley
Dubois
Vermillion
Juvenile sits six months workhouse for Barrett nonsupport
Thomas Barrett, 3, was sentenced by Judge Stubbs to six months in the workhouse and a 506 dollar fine for nonsupport. He pleaded guilty after a court lecture. Barrett, known to frequent nearby saloons, reportedly failed to support his family despite police and neighbors’ testimony.
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Barrett
Sarrett
Oyster Bay Awakens as Roosevelt Arrives Home
Oyster Bay, N Y June 13 The president and Mrs Roosevelt return to their hometown as the town wakes up post office hours are extended and prices rise for the visiting season Secretary Cortelyou Loeb bring two new government cars to Sagamore Hill with a three mile drive at a twelve minute limit and the opera house burns last winter leaving ashes and charred walls
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Loeb
Moore
Sagamore Hill
Secret Service Agency
Secret Service
Opium Smuggling Ties Highlight Haywood Trial Testimony
Boise June 13. Harry Orchard faces cross examination as defense seeks motive to murder Gov Steunenberg. Orchard recalls trips with Simpkins, money exchanges, and plans to kill Steunenberg. He describes arrests, detective pressure, and a staged alarm during testimony.
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Harry Orchard
William D. Haywood
Attorney Richardson
Richardson
Orchard
Gov. Steunenberg
Couer D’ Alene
Jack Simpkins
Simpkins
St. Joe
Haywood
Railroad to Build New Station at North Salem
The C. H. & D. railroad company informed the Indiana Railroad Commission it will build a new station at North Salem. Citizens petitioned for the station and the commission had found a shed used as a station was insufficient. The action is voluntary. no commission order had been issued.
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Zimmerman
The
Indiana Railroad Commission
North Salem
State Entomologist Opens Office in Indiana Capitol
Benjamin W. Douglas has opened his office in room 11 at the statehouse, occupying the space of W. E. Flick, Indiana Horticultural Society secretary. Douglas will inspect nurseries and orchards and publish bulletins with information on his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin W. Douglas
Statehouse
W. E. Flick
Indiana Horticultural Society
Douglas
Picnic Plans For State Employes At Fairview Park
The program committee for the state employes picnic at Fairview park on June 9, chaired by Miss Mary Stubbs, met at the statehouse to arrange events. Vaudeville stunts are planned with each department including press representatives responsible for a turn and any resulting casualties.
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Fairview Park
Mary Stubbs
Statehouse
The Gem Laundry and Furnished Rooms Sale
Classified ad notes The Gem Laundry offering family washings rough dry ironed pieces and a phone contact. It also advertises furnished rooms for sale by The People’s Outfitting Co with complete six room and three room options at reduced prices and a partial listing of values and discounts.
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THE
GEM Laundry
Try
Alumni Reunion for M. T. H. 8S. Association
The annual reunion of the M. T. H. 8S. Alumni association will be held Friday night. A program has been arranged, ending with dancing. About 1,500 members are recorded in the association.
Bliss Native Herbs and New Pianos at Wulachner's
Bliss Native Herbs at 263 W Wasn St offers new pianos starting $16 and up at Wulachner's. Grant Clay, maker of artificial teeth, has fourteen years with New York Dental Co, located at 168 N Delaware St. Pione-2088.
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Bliss Native Herbs
W. Wasn St
Grant Clay
New York Dental Company
N. Delaware-st. Pione
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Okla
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Gray-st
Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern
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Vinson Carter
Irvington
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Central Ave
N. Delaware St
Street Railway Company
Indiana State Dental Association
Fair Bank Park
K. of P
Albert Beveridges
Indiana Society
Chicago
Amos‘ Butler
Our Town
National Charity Organization
Ladies’ Aid Society
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M. H. Reardon
N. Capitolave
John
Buckle
Post
American Chemical Society
Shortridge High School
Foster Thompson
Washington St
Martin McGuff
Fire Headquarters
Martinsville
Lfe
James Yuneker
Mr. Yuneker
Frances Hive
Meridian
Schillersts
Robert Metzger
Bellefontainest
Street Railroad Company
Steven
Wall-St
Harriman and
Hearst
H. E. Barnard
Thurs
W. H. Latta
William E
Edward Mick
State Life Building
Harry P. Mayer
Manual Training High
John F. Mayer
West St
St. John’s Boys’ School
Mayer
Manual Training High School
Neapolis
Minn
Hotel Majestic
Investi
Seri
Alty
Thomas Barrett
Dilion
W. McCarty Jr
Stubbs
Cortelyou
Scripps-McRae Preas Association
N. Y
President
MITS
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Boise, Idaho
Puget Sound
Spokane
Steunenberg
Idaho
Federation
Silver City
Caldwell
Easterly
Nampa
Tall Timbers
McPartland
Mollie Maguire
Pennsylvania
Borah
Sally
C., H. & D. Railroad Company
People's Coal and Cement Co
Logsdon Bros
People's Outaitting Co
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