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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1907

Page

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Governor veto blocks home rule police bill in Indiana

The Indiana House failed to override Gov J Frank Hanly's veto on the McCullough home rule police bill. The measure would shift police commissioner appointments from the governor to city mayors and councils, challenging metropolitan police control. Debate featured Kelley and a lengthy veto message urging unity with law and order. The vote to pass over the veto stalled 47 to 42, leaving revival possible only if a member who opposed the bill makes a motion for reconsideration.

J. Frank Uanly McCullough House Kelley Friends of the Andrew Brebcock Baker Baltzell Benson Billingsley Carmichael Caylor Cox Daly Dwyer Elliott St. Joseph Eliott Wayne Eschbach Fitch Greiger Hanna Ways Holloway Johnson Jonastoig King Louden McClosky Morgan Merton Norwood Olive Porter Ratliff Read Simison Slimp Sprimger Lieb McDonald Madden Moon Oberting Parker Reed Rentschler Scoll Simon Sicks Steele Stephens Strickland Sweeney Thornton Vigard Wade White Anderton Elkhart Elwood Hammond Jeffersonville Kokomo Iafayette Wrogansport Marion Michigan City Muncie New Albany Richmond Vincennes

Trial in Chessman murder case cites Long’s deep broodings

The defense argued Long’s insanity in the murder case against Long for Dr. Ephraim Chessman. Evidence showed his mind darkened by supposed wrongs and a tale of vengeance.

Frank Leone Long Ephraim Chessman

Plans for YWCA building fund progress in Indianapolis

The Young Women’s Christian Association in Indianapolis reports $79.9 percent of the $100000 goal subscribed for a new building on N Pennsylvania Street. Volunteers urge more frequent contributions as they plan an expanded campus with enhanced domestic science instruction and new rooms for classes led by instructors from Pratt Institute.

Young Women’s Christian Association Thurasday Union Stockyard Wingan & Co Schnull & Co Hugh H Fearna Dickson & Tashbot W. Fairbanks Young Women's Christian Association Indianapolis Association N. Pennsylvania St Y. Www. C. A Elizabeth Rinehart Caroline Shear Pratt Institute East Belle Robinson E. Gramling

Local Jottings From Indianapolis City Briefs

City reporters note lobbyist chatter and guard rails around the Herron Art Institute as notable donors are urged to invest in culture. Mrs Blank relocates a costly oil painting from parlor to dining room while locals crave light. Detectives Kinney and Morgan clean mud after a Ben Davis field run as street cleaning ideas surface. Traction and Terminal Co. upgrades massachusetts massachusetts tracks Massacsets are punned.

Kinney and Morgan Ben Davis

Day of Worship in Oberlin College Town

Oberlin Ohio observed a statewide day of worship due to Evangelist Lyons revival. Stores closed 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and 46 prayer meetings occurred in as many houses. Six churches hosted services and a large afternoon rally filled the wooden tabernacle on campus with another service planned.

Lyons Oberlin College Carter Tabernacle

Harriman Sees Railroad Reform Likely After Washington Visit

Railroad magnate Harriman returned to New York from a week in Washington stating no significance to his trip and predicting President Roosevelt may backtrack on railway policy. He argued railroads need managed cooperation with the government and that the Sherman act may be lighten with proper limits. He dismissed Wall Street interest and Florida travel rumors as unfounded.

Sion Tiveins Roosevelt Terember Harriman Wall St New York Florida

Taft to settle Tivoli hotel dispute in Canal Zone

A protest from eight Panama City hotel proprietors alleges that the Tivoli hotel in the canal zone under U S ownership sells duty free provisions, liquor, and wines below local prices. The matter, referred to Secretary Taft, awaits his orders when he visits the Isthmus to restrict duty free supplies to canal zone employees.

United States Panama Republic Canal Panama Canal Zone Panama City Zenor Obaldia Taft Big Ditch

Paris Artist Katharine Lockwood Ends Life in Studio

Katharine Lockwood, an American artist known for clever sketches, shot herself in the heart at her Rue Viole studio in Paris. Police confirm her Chicago origin and note heavy debts and lavish living. The brief note cites financial trouble as the cause of suicide.

Dole Latham Chicago Kathalie Lockwood

Thaw Trial Record-Breaker Heads to History Making Courtroom

The Thaw murder case unfolds with Henry Thaw expected to face new questions as prosecutors press for a stronger line of witnesses. District Attorney Jerome plans further rebuttal testimony while Evelyn may be recalled, with a vast evidentiary record exceeding 508,000 pages.

Eviubetice Jtetinas Fonporpaw Attorny Jerome Bive- Ion Thaw Evelyn

Salary Increase for Miss Stubbs in State House

Bachelors vote nearly unanimous to add 1000 to pay of the only woman in the office Miss Mars Stibl directed efforts to secure the increase amid debate. Lawmakers considered broader appropriations as part of a 4.1 million dollar spending bill, with opposition from some members and support from others.

Trume Lafayette House Indiana Conde

Unwritten Law Upheld by Jury in Virginia Trial

The Strother brothers Philip and James Strother were found not guilty of murdering their brother in law William Browwaters after he attempted to desert their sister. The verdict sparked cheers and a bench clash as jurors displayed emotion. Commonwealth's Attorney Wood praised the verdict as the Commonwealth's case was presented.

Wiibaga Biowaters Iy Society Tiers Tye Ti Ace Canrnue Harrison Rhone James Philip Strother Che Commonwealth Wood

Buried in trench during sewer work救

Willis Hopkins was buried five feet downward in a trench under a sidewalk at Thirds Fourth and New Jersey streets while digging a sewer connection. The fall of earth trapped him but left air space. he was rescued by coworkers and rushed to City Hospital in the dispensary ambulance under Dr Hughes.

Aiute Hoffman Hooton Ambrose”. Herbert Herbert Mary Donavan Lung Aml Dr. Chessman Disgrave New Jersey Willis Hopkins Megro la Hopkins City Hospital Hughes

Secretary Cortelyou faces leak challenge in Treasury

Washington debates if the new secretary can halt financial news leaks. Critics say Wall Street cliques profit from Treasury information, while Cortelyou plans to reorganize administration and curb subordinates from speaking without official orders.

Cortelyou Wallst Treasury Department Certelyou Treasury

Springfield passes two-cent fare bill in busy session

The Secrippa Medicine Press Association reports that Springfield lawmakers approved a two-cent passenger fare bill today. Leaders expect swift approval from both houses within two weeks, signaling a likely final agreement on the measure.

Secrippa-Medicine Press Association Springfield

Minister Very Ill At Home In Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Niel McPhangon of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home, 10 N Pennsylvania ri. The Thursday report said he was in very serious condition with slim chances of recovery.

Niel McPhangon Tabernacle Presbyterian Church N. Pennsylvania Ri

Bomb Thrown at Prince Ergatynski Flat in Warsaw

A bomb was hurled today into a Warsaw flat occupied by Prince Ergatynski, director of the government high school. The premises were wrecked but the prince was uninjured. The bomber escaped.

Scrippa-Mediae Press Association Warsaw Prince Ergatynski

COMPEER CIGAR Best on earth sold everywhere

GRANT CLAY maker of artificial teeth with fourteen years experience at New York Dental company announces his services at 108 N Delaware street. Phone 3659.

Grant Clay New York Dental Company N. Delaware St

United States Weather Forecast Light Rain Then Fair

Forecast indicates light rain or snow Thursday night into Friday then fair and slightly cooler. Sunrise at 6 0. sunset around 4 3 12 noon.

United States

Thaw reaction to Strother brothers retrial news

New York on March 7 reports Harry Thaw expresses happiness at the rebuttal involving Strother brothers and William Bywaters. Thaw smiles broadly when told the defense of the young Virginians was called the unwritten law, and he jokes that his attorneys won’t let him say more.

Lange Jang Hooton Mr. Long Strother Brothers William Bywaters Harry Thawtushy Thaw Brad

Archie Roosevelt Worsens With Diphtheria In D.C.

Archie Roosevelt, the president's son, fell sicker with diphtheria in Washington. The president wired for Dr. Alexander Lambert of New York to come at once, and Archie experienced a sinking spell before later showing improvement.

Scripps-McRae Press Association Washington Archie Roosevelt Alexander Lambert New York White House Archie Lambert

Tragic Lamp Explosion Claims 19-Year-Old Woman

Goldie Miles aged 19 of 225 N Wests street died after injuries from a lamp explosion. She suffered from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning and did not survive.

Goldie Miles N. Wests St

Quiet at Portsmouth as patrols guard street railway

In Portsmouth Ohio authorities maintained strict security with special police and dozens of deputies guarding 15 miles of street railway property. No disturbance occurred last night and the situation appeared under control.

Portsmouth Scripps-McRae Press Association

Wuischnere's and Heal Bros Highlight Local Ads

A clipped page advertises Wuischnere's at 38 40 Monument Place and Heal Bros promoting practical plaster works. It notes new pianos from 85 dollars and lists contact lines and addresses including 1838 Elisa Native Heres and 355 West Wash with phone references Main 06 and New 5567.

Heal Bros

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