29 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
1
Diamonds S100 gifts and 31 000 loans alleged in a reformatory graft case. A convict labor contractor is accused of being generous toward assistant superintendent Barnard who resigned and may face charges.
The article reports the Jeffersonville reform school scandal starting with the dismissal of M. M. Barnard after allegedly taking a $100 monthly payoff and a $1,000 loan plus a $300 diamond ring from a contractor. Supt. Whittaker faces future scrutiny amid calls for a new board of trustees and cleaner state management. The case implicates board members and a push to remove negligent leadership as investigations unfold.
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld Indianapolis junk dealer regulations in a suit by junk dealers, confirming the city’s power to impose police rules under the ordinance and affirming Marion circuit court. The case noted potential judicial review of regulation reasonableness but affirmed the city’s authority to enforce the rules.
The Central States Life Insurance Company, formed at Crawfordsville, Indiana, has been licensed to conduct business in Indiana. H. H. Ristine will serve as president, with E. M. Brown as vice president, Charlee E. Lacey as secretary, and F. M. Grege as treasurer. The old-line firm carries a paid up capital of $106,000 and is tied to Beech Grove promoter ties in Indianapolis.
Henry Wollman, New York lawyer, who oversees the Nathan Morris Fountain project, reports the formal presentation will be delayed to October due to lawyers being on vacation. The fountain already sits in Chatam Square and is nearly ready to supply water.
Charles I. Canine of Lawrence sues for divorce from Ida G. Canine claiming she cursed him misused funds ignored the children and consorted with other men. John W. Anderson seeks a divorce from Margaret Anderson alleging she stays out nights and stated she did not love him.
Thomas E. Kane, indicted by the grand jury on perjury, appeared at the sheriff's office Tuesday morning and posted a bond of 1000 dollars. In Farnsworth case in superior court Kane testified he paid 35 on a note the state contends is untrue.
The report from Wat Pawtucket R I notes Harold Vanderbilt was fined ten dollars and court costs after a district court ruling for fast driving in an automobile. Other notes include Amherst speaking contest winners, a Pittsburg railway labor dispute resolution, a Vatican cardinalate claim, Chicago bomb reward, a heat induced insanity case, and a Georgia posse killing of a suspect in a murder.
Judge Bartholomew temporarily restrains City Building Inspector Winterrowd and Indianapolis from demolishing the crick house and barn at Sir E. Ohio. Florence Johr eased from Sarah Woollen in March 1907 for five years. Hearing set for July 2. Johr contends the buildings are in good condition.
John Surber, ice wagon driver, was arrested by Isidor Wulfson, inspector of weights and measures, on a charge of selling ice by short weight. He allegedly delivered 21 pounds of ice instead of 26 at a residence on North New Jersey Street, marking the season's first arrest.
Claude Frederick, acting as a peacemaker during a fight among three boys in Connersville, Indiana, received a blow to the head with a stone. He was taken to Dr. Porter’s office where a head gash required about four stitches. Frederick was not at fault.
New York jurors acquitted Broughton Brandenburg in Justice Fitzgerald's court after finding him not guilty of grand larceny for selling to the New York Times an article said to be by the late Grover Cleveland for 500 dollars.
Harry C. Tomlinson filed a probate petition Tuesday asking Judge Ross to appoint a guardian for his brother Milton Tomlinson near Mount Jackson. Milton's property is valued around $7,000 and he is described as acting strangely with an apparently unbalanced mind. the judge will hear more testimony before ruling.
John Cobley aged 40 was sentenced to two to twenty one years in the state prison by Judge Pritchard on Tuesday after a young girl testified Cobley mistreated her when she was left alone.
The Spalist church at Central avenue and Fourteenth street hosts a social Wednesday at 2 36 o clock. Mrs. M. Conrad of Louisville Ky will deliver the message. Strangers are welcome.
A small laundry ad offers family washings with tough dry by the pound and flat pieces ironed. It invites readers to try the service.
New York June 29 Mrs Paul Sigel mother of Elsie Sigel murdered in a trunk has become hopelessly insane after learning of her daughter's death. A 45 man New York homicide squad, led by Captain Carey, searches Hudson Bergen Essex Passaic and Morris counties for William Leon and Wah Lee, suspected killer and accomplice, probing Chinese homes laundries and restaurants within 40 miles of New York.
Indiana Railroad Commission heard testimony on electric locomotive headlights. Enginemen and railroad superintendents argued the lights are too powerful and cause signal confusion. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers failed to send representatives. A bill proposing 1,800 candle power was cut to 1,000 and left to the commission to decide the proper headlight.
James M. Scanlon owner of a saloon near the State fairgrounds appeared before Sheriff Woessner and posted bonds totaling 1200 for four grand jury indictments charging him with selling intoxicants to minors. Each case posted a 300 bond to secure his appearance in criminal court.
Norma Le Mayen a Spanish Salome dancer and promoter Robert Hartmann were jailed in Columbus Indiana after a car arrival inquiry. She confessed taking half of Monday’s receipts with Hartmann accused of sharing a non ceremonial marriage. Hartmann sought to reclaim funds and possible charges span Detroit and other cities.
The Security Trust Company as receiver of the Indianapolis National Supply Company filed a $5,000 suit Tuesday against former president William Omelvena. The claim alleges Omelvena collected funds for the firm and diverted them to himself. The incorporators listed are Omelvena, Noble H. Parker, and Claude G. Richie.
Charles Mayer & Co. on W Washington St showcases new fireworks including Snakes Among the Fern 10c a dozen mignon torches 5c a box Brilliant Storm matches 5c chrysanthenum matches 5c Wonder Torch 5c a box Diabolo Wheel 10c each and electric and silver wheel designs 50c to $1 Balloons surge in popularity with thousands expected to fly from Indianapolis speedway balloon races new parachute balloon display offers a ground firework arcing descent assortments from $5 to $50 with extensive novelties and banners for the Fourth of July season.
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