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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1907

Page

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Jolley to stand trial in child murder case

A court will hear Jolley for the killing of his daughter amid a complex insanity debate. Doctors found Jolley intelligent but delusional at times, while detectives probe possible motives as Coroner Knox and witnesses recount the acid attack and the child’s pleas.

Jolley Knox Intie Lia Anna Peters James Jolley Catherine Martin N. Senate Ave Miss Peters Gladys

LOCAL JOTTINGS Busy city notes on weather, paving, and folks

Watermelons are here and county reunions loom while Saturday picnic plans stir in Fairview park. Builders rise on Park avenue as new houses go up and parsonage work begins at Twenty second and Park avenue. Judges and clerks report busy days for licenses and lectures, with fashion returning as Tan shoes and straw hats reappear. The town sees street briskness, growing corn, ripe strawberries, and more Indianapolis residents talking about fishing.

State Board To Meet For Exam Papers And Grades

The State Board of Medical Examination and Registration will meet Tuesday to review the papers of those who took the last examination and issue grades. The board will also inspect apparatus in colleges during the afternoon.

State Board of Medical Examination and Registration Coyriificates Gill

Unclear numeric sequence with scattered monetary values

Fragmentary OCR line listing multiple numbers and currency symbols such as 5600 and 60000 with 1709 and 1906 year hints, plus assorted odd tokens including New and seas, offering no clear news event or person to anchor a summary.

Col Alexander Hoagland Dead Newsboys' Friend in Omaha

Col Alexander Hoagland known as The Newsboys' Friend was found dead in his Murray hotel room in Omaha Nebraska. He originated the curfew law and devoted his life to welfare programs for newsboys and waifs including homes and shelters established in several cities. His work earned wide respect among Indianapolis and Omaha newsboys who viewed him as a lifelong advocate and mentor.

Alexander Hoagland Murray Hotel Omaha Neb Scripp-McRae Press Association Hoagland Indianapolis Col. Hoagland America Col

Indiana 1837 contract for Robertson T rails with Brown brothers

An 1837 Indiana Railroad Commission document shows a contract with Brown brothers of New York to purchase 2,000 tons of Robertson T rail from Liverpool on three months credit. Rails are 45 pounds per yard, 15 or 18 feet long, two thirds at least 18 feet, rolled true and straight with square ends.

Indiana Brown Brothers New Rk Great Britain Liverpool Philadelphia & Reading

Board plans for street improvements and Brookside track

The Board of Public Works met and accepted bids for street improvements including cement sidewalks on Indiana and Tacoma avenues and brick paving on Noble street. American Construction Co. to pave with brick between Pine and Washington. Brookside avenue to get double tracks after residents urged reform. A vacation of the alley between Ohio and Market streets from Pine to the first alley west was ordered.

Board of Public Works J. H. Roberts Noble-st Washington St Lexington Fletcher-aves American Construction Company Brightwood-ave Tacoma-ave Michigan-st St. Clair-st Brookside-ave Tenth Rural-sts Board of Works Brightwood Roosevelt Ave Pine Ohio Market-sts

Rhodius Case Proceeds Amid Grand Jury Hearings

The grand jury continues its probe into the Rhodius and Elma Dare marriage with witnesses including Chinna Collins and Frank Baker present. Judge Walker and Guardian Berryhill weigh court actions, a depository decision, and a forthcoming conference, while hearings extend through the week.

George Rhodius Elma Dare James A. Berryhill Walker Rhodius Berryhill Guardian Elma da Indiana Trust Company

Counties Settle With State in Auditor Settlement

Marion Hamilton and Bartholomew were the last to settle with the auditor. The total payments by Indiana counties amount to 2,984,456.46, with detailed per-county figures led by Tippecanoe, Lake, and Marion.

Marion Hamilton Bartholomew

Indiana artists exhibit at Claypool hotel this week

The Indiana Newspaper Artists Society announces its annual exhibit of original drawings and paintings at the Claypool hotel this Wednesday. Open to the public from 10 p.m. to 7 p.m. with no admission charge, the show showcases pictures not previously used in the press in the palm room.

Claypool Hotel

Testified Against Holmes Reveals Crop Report Plot

Louis H. Van Riper testified at the Holmes trial that Edwin S. Holmes Jr. said he cleared about 60,000 by speculating on government crop reports. The New York broker said Holmes knew crop data before publication and showed him a government bulletin. Van Riper added Holmes prepared figures ahead of release and also speculated in wheat on Holmes’s information.

Ye. Scrippa-McRae Yas Association Washington Edwin S. Holmes, Jr Agricultural Department Louis H. van Riper New York Holmes van Riper Raleigh

20 Deaths Due to Heat In Chicago

Chicago coroner reports twenty deaths by noon amid an 88 degree noontime. Officials cite the sudden heat rise as a contributing factor. The item notes broad public notices and a classified ad segment mentioning furnished rooms and laundry services in the same paper.

Scrippa-McRae Press Association Chicago

Mrs Lucinda Morton Improves At Indianapolis Home

Mrs Lucinda M Morton widow of Indiana war governor Oliver P Morton is somewhat improved at her home on Twenty-first Street Indianapolis. She remains very weak and can take little nourishment though she was conscious for a time and recognized her son Walter Morton of Hartford Conn who arrived Sunday. Her condition is due to age exhaustion not a specific disease.

Lucinda M. Morton Oliver P. Morton Indiana MG 1 Twenty-first-st Walter S. Morton Hartford Conn Indianapolis

VENUED OUT OF COUNTY: Shiel Sues Williams Over Saloon Abatement

R B Shiel sues Scip Williams a saloon keeper on Indiana Ave asking court to abate the saloon alleging it is a detriment to his estate. The case moves through the county docket as a civil matter seeking removal or closure of the establishment.

R. B. Shiel Scip Williams Indiana Ave E É

United States Weather Forecast Update

Fair and continued warm conditions across the United States tonight and Tuesday. Sunrise at 4 15, sunset at 7 15, with noon and early afternoon observations noting a steady pattern of sun and light winds.

United States

Arbitration Board Begins to Ease Teamsters Packers Rift

Scripps McRae reports in Chicago that the agreement to arbitrate the differences between the teamsters and packers prompted the start of selecting a board of adjudication this morning. The men will continue work until the board renders a decision.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Chicago Teamsters Packers

Armenian named Moovedian arrested in priest murder case

Liverpool June 17 The police today arrested an Armenian named Moovedian on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Father Caspar Vartanian an Armenian priest found dead in a trunk at a New York boarding house The report cites the Scripps News Agency.

Scrippse-McRae Press Association Liverpool Moovedian Caspar Vartanian New York

Annual convention of Wholesale Saddlery association in Indianapolis

The nineteenth annual convention of the Wholesale Saddlery association is under way in Indianapolis. About 800 expected attendees will gather at the Claypool hotel with events at Grand and English hotels. Officers include R J Wallace and Henry Diegel. A social schedule features receptions, tours, a luncheon, a card party, and a monster banquet.

the Wholesale Saddlery Association Claypool Hotel Grand B. Girdler E. J. Holliday E. A. Hendrickson Martin Redfuss, Jr Indianapolis Claypool Country Club National Harness Manufacturing Association R. J. Wallace Milwaukee Henry Diegel Atchison, Kas Albert Kuhley Chicago Henry Othmer Edward J. Holliday Martin Rehfuss, Jr J. D. Holliday C. M. Shattuck Fred W. Dunne D. F. Holliday W. E. Kurtz J. M. Dalrymple A. F. Wyon Frank Link S. B. Girdler A. R. Wyon

Governor Hoch Presents Silver Service to Kansas Battleship

Gov Hoch of Kansas arrived in Philadelphia with state officers and presented a magnificent silver service valued at $5,000 to the battleship Kansas now at League Island navy yard. Capt Vreeland accepted the gift in the name of the ship and the Navy Department.

Gov. Hoch Kansas Washington League Island Navy Yard

Small sum raised for city bathhouse sale drive

The Chil dren's Aid public bath committee laments low coupon book sales by public school children as exams and year-end deadlines cut participation. They estimate receipts around 1100 dollars from Lutheran schools and plan a Monday ordinance request for 300 dollars to maintain the bathhouse after purchase. Funds from coupons and other sources aim to complete the Schissel property purchase and support a playground project.

Neukom

Pony cart accident injures three children in Detroit

The 9 year old son of Maurice Donnelly and two girls were thrown from a pony cart at Meridian and Pratt streets Sunday afternoon. The frightened pony shaft broke on East St Joseph street, then dodged men and hit the curb at Pratt street, throwing the trio clear. All escaped injury though subjected to nervous shock.

Maurice Donnelly New Jersey-st Meridian Pratt Sts E. St. Joseph-st Prattst

City and Street Railway Plan Immediate Track Laying

Agreement between Hugh McGowan president of the street railway and city officials to lay tracks at once between Blake street and the east end of the White River Bridge. City to pave that segment immediately and gave the company a choice to lay tracks or be shut out after paving.

Hugh McGowan Street Railway Company Blake St White River Bridge

Thomas Foster Injured In Fall At Stockyard Walkway

Thomas Foster an employee at the stockyard was taken to City Hospital Sunday afternoon in a semi conscious state. Doctors believe he suffered a fracture at the base of the skull after falling from a sangway over the cattle pens while crossing the walkway.

Thomas Foster Foster

Government moves to break Paris wine strike

June 17 Paris reports radical government measures to end the wine growers strike. Arrest warrants are prepared for ring leaders while reinforcements are sent to troubled districts. The strikers vow resistance, raising the likelihood of open rebellion.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Paris Gov

Japanese Ambassador Aoki to be Replaced Rumor Discredited

Washington reports little credence in official circles for a published claim that Viscount Aoki will be succeeded by Baron Kaneko. The Hochi Simbun of Tokio, an anti-administration paper owned by Count Okuma, sparked the tale amid calls to recall Aoki over the San Francisco Japanese situation.

Scripps-Mcline Preas Association Washington Viscount Aoki Baron Kaneko Hochi Simbun Tokio Count Okuma Progressive Party Aoki San Francisco

Three Rooms Furnished Complete for Sale

Classified notice offering a complete three room furnishing set valued at 175 dollars now 125 dollars. Includes fishing tackle items featured by The People’s Outfitting Co. and a special split bamboo rod offered for one dollar. Gus Habicht advertises must be verified for location.

Fat the People’s Outfitting Co Gus Habict

Fleet Put Out of Business at Odessa Amid Douma Crisis

A telegram from Odessa reports seven hundred Russian sailors arrested and the Black Sea Fleet largely out of service. Loyal troops are rushed to Odessa and Sevastopol as the government dissolves the Douma, triggering widespread unrest and fear of further trouble.

Black Sea Tel Egram Odessa Sevantopol

Proclamations Spark Near-Revolution Across Russia

In St. Petersburg on June 17 liberal and anti government factions push proclamations after parliament dissolution. Revolt leaders meet secretly to plan calls for strikes and mobilize followers as authorities fear serious unrest though dispatches report calm in major centers.

ST. Petersburg

Admiral Wiren narrowly escapes as torpedo attack shocks harbor

In Fevastopol Russia on June 17 Admiral Wiren and several Russian officers were cruising in a launch when a torpedo boat under Lieut Ruhzek altered course. A torpedo discharged toward the launch, cutting through it while unloaded. Water flooded in, the commander beaching the sinking craft. Lieut Rudzek and the torpedo crew were arrested.

Lieut Ruhzek Rudzek

Will Begin Sewer On Harding Street Project

City Engineer Blaine Miller announced that work on the Harding street sewer will begin soon. Plans show improvements from Tenths across Fall creek along Crawfordsville pike to Harding street then north to Twenty-ninth street with an estimated sewer cost near $60,000. The line will cross Fall creek in a cast iron pipe supported by concrete piers. Residents have urged the project for some time.

Fall Creek Harding St

Germany Condemns New Anglo French Spanish Alliance

Berlin reports the French minister M Pinchon confirmed a triple alliance between Great Britain France and Spain to guard sea coasts and insular possessions. The pact is seen as aimed at Germany and drawn strong indignation.

ScrippisMediae Press Association Berlin M. Pinchon Great Britain France Spain Germany

Auto Crash Injures Wife of Ex-Gov Wells in Salt Lake City

In a dawn accident Mrs Heber M Wells wife of former Governor Wells was perhaps fatally injured. Former District Attorney Joseph Richards and his wife were seriously hurt when Richards lost control of the car and crashed into a pillar at Eagle Gate in Salt Lake City Utah.

Scrippe-McRae Press Association Salt Lake City Utah Heber M. Wells Wells Joseph Richards Richards Eagle Gate

New planes seen in ad terse listing from 16 section

Fragmentary OCR notes mention planes, S16 and up, and references to Wulschner’s Harrod’s and Cabinets 3 per doses. Details unclear but indicates inventory or ad-like snippet with product labels and quantities. No clear event or full names.

Harrod

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E. E Fin Dr. Hodgin Sterne Hodgin S of Religious and Temperance As Fairview Park First United Presbyterian Vetde Park First United Presbyterian Church Twenty-second and Park-ave Twenty-third-st Billy" Berner Stubbs Reform School Tom Taggart Revew Ane Alex, Hoagland Newsboys England Indiana Railroad Commission Brookside Ave Ransdell-st Raymond Raymond-st Investi Chinna Collins the Elma Dare Resort W. Pearl St Frank Baker Rhoadius Do. A. Woods Reliable Life Insurance Company Grand Jury Jesse Stogdhill Union Station Elliott R. Hooton Ida Grannus W. North St Merle N. A. Walker Probate Court George Ephodius C. C. Shirley Judge and Guardian Bartholo Adams Allen Benton Blackford Boone Brown Carroll Cass Clark Clay Clinton Crawford Daviess Dearbo Decatur Dekalb Delaware Dubois Elkhart Fayette Floyd Fountain Franklin Fulton Gibson Grant Greene Hancock Harrison Hendricks Henry Howard Huntington Jackson Jasper Jay Jefferson Jennings Johnson Kosciusko Legrange Lake Laporte Lawrence Madison Marshall Martin Miami Monroe Montgomery Morgan Newton Noble Orange Owen Parke Perry Pike Porter Posey Pulaski Putnam Randolph Ripley Rush Scott Shelby Spencer Starke Steuben St. Joseph Sullivan Switzerland Tippecanos Tipton Union Vanderburg Vermillion Vigo Wabash Warren Warrick Wayne White Whitley The Indiana Newspaper Artists’ Society People's Outlitting Co Tion Sion Business Matters Philadelphia Childrens' Aid Society Pony Thomas Growers ETS Douma Scripps-McRine Press Association Vienna Druma Scripps-McRae Presa Association Fevastopol Russia Assas Sinate Wiren Blaine Miller Wulschner
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