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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
2
Marshall Locke, a well known musician and composer, tried to hang himself in the police station late Thursday afternoon. He is locked up, believed to be mentally affected. A prisoner discovered him with suspenders tied to his neck and to the cell bars. The prisoner released Locke before the turnkey arrived.
Harry Wells, 22, a Craig hotel boarder, says three men tried to rob him of $50 in the dim hallway Thursday night. He struggled and held John Faulkemmer until Bicyclemen Mullin and Stewart arrived to arrest him. Faulkemmer denies the charge.
B Hiram Mattingly of Verndale South Dakota recounts a ten year battle with widespread itching eruptions and hair loss. After trying arsenic iodine sulphur and numerous remedies with little relief he finally used Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap. Within weeks the sores healed hair returned and he was cured after fourteen years of distress and substantial expense. He invites others to write for details of his experience.
Attorneys for Mrs. Eddy seek a loophole to delay her appearance in the equity suit while plaintiffs push for deposition and cross examination. The plan includes subpoenas, possible physician certificates, and a potential delay to the April trial as Merrimack county lawyers delve into her past.
Attorneys Miller Shirley and Miller and lass Connaway were to argue for George Rhodius in a contentious matter tied to the Rhodius fortune. The hearing was adjourned to Saturday amid talk of a new probate court in Marion County and a possible transfer from circuit court. Judge Alten, who presides in the circuit court, indicated relief at the extensive legal talent involved.
Special to The Sun from London reports Lord Dalmeny son of Lord Roseberry has been shipped to Scotland in haste after announcing his engagement to actress Miss Phyllis Dare. The exile follows the engagement and he will inherit 15,000,000 dollars, making him independent of his father.
Gov Hanly’s delayed veto on Vincennes university 120000 appropriation was read after the three day limit. In a clash with Speaker Branch the measure passed the house over the veto by 16 to 34 as supporters argue the veto was timely. If the senate fails to act the bill may be claimed as law in courts.
In Dover Delaware a rumor says Horace Marvin of Kitts Hammock whose four year old son vanished last Monday received a ransom letter from his son’s kidnappers. The letter allegedly demands a large payment and warns of harm if not paid. Police refuse comment. The state legislature added 2000 to Marvin’s 20000 reward and a bounty on the kidnappers. The crime is listed as death penalty eligible.
James B Connolly, novelist who joined the navy as yeoman second class to gain material for American stories, has been discharged. He enlisted on Roosevelt's suggestion to boost American literary presence like Kipling for Britain. Shipmates on the Latine ship Alabama refused to fraternize, hindering his work onboard.
Adjournment until Monday granted at the Thaw trial after Delmas announced the defense had rested with Mrs. William Thaw as the final witness. Justice Fitzgerald ruled Thaw’s present sanity is not an issue, guiding the defense’s strategy and potential verdict forms. Evelyn Nesbit and Mae McKenzie are listed as next witnesses.
T E Cattell of Ipswich England and a Mosley commission member arrived from Terre Haute to study Indianapolis public schools. He notes the vast school buildings, describes England’s non coeducational public schools funded by endowments, and predicts American style control by cities soon. He cites division into Latin focused and modern language tracks and favors smaller classes of about 300 to individualize teaching. He sees English manual training as behind but improving toward equality with U.S. offerings.
A home made herbal mixture named Fluid Extravet Dandelion with Compound Kargon and Syrup Sarsaparilla is advertised as a harmless, inexpensive cure for kidney and bladder trouble. The formula, claimed to be mixed at home, allegedly helps eliminate waste and uric acid and eases backache, frequent urination, and rheumatism within days per a local druggist.
Social notes from Indianapolis recount visits and gatherings among local families. T J Kincaid returns east after four weeks away. Mrs Sidney Garnard, wife of a legislator, remains in the city for the session. Numerous dances and teas are noted at homes of Miss Ruby Chapman, Miss Bertha Voegtile, and Mrs Beardsley among others. A luncheon at the Claypool honors legislator wives with elaborate decor and a French theme.
The Young Women's Missionary Society of Second Presbyterian meets Friday at 2:30 PM at 1925 N Pennsylvania St. A supper is planned at the church on Friday, March 15. The Sewing Circle of Myrtle Temple No 7 is hosted by Mrs. Perry Huey at 21 N Rural St. The C W E M of the Fourth Christian church holds its regular monthly meeting Friday afternoon at Palma Filata. Otto C Grudelhoffer is seriously ill at 818 N Meridian St with typhoid fever. The University Park Building Company is formed by A E Metzger P C Rubush and F Hunter to buy and sell real estate and develop their own property.
Representative Taman Babbcock, allied with Gov. Hlanty, reports that interests backing McCullough metropolitan police bill offer 2000 dollars to any member who changes his vote and moves to reconsider the bill after it failed to pass over the governor's veto. Thursday's reconsideration must come from a majority supporter. Democrats who opposed the bill reportedly refuse to move. Republicans show reluctance. overall passage remains doubtful even if reconsidered. Supporters still view the bill as an excellent chance, with Friday set for renewed efforts.
J Frank Hanly, Mrs Willam R Wood, Mrs D M Parry, Mrs Nicholas Ensley, Mrs J B Cravens, Mrs A M Robertson, Mrs Allen Langtry, Mrs Sue Bradshaw, Mrs J Brown, Mrs J C Stipe, Mrs George Reynowls, Mrs James Novel, Mrs James Bingham, the Misses Stewart and Miss Carlotta Brown appear in a society roster listing prominent local residents and their married names.
The Ft Wayne track elevation measure, introduced by Representative Fruechtenicht, moved to second reading in the Senate after a split committee report. The Thursday session saw a 5 to 9 vote, reflecting a divided stance on the proposal.
Detectives and police have recovered all the property stolen from Mrs. Kate Quernheim who was brutally murdered in her home at 2720 Westave, and it is believed the murderer soon will be in custody.
An advert promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a universal remedy. It allegedly cures chronic sores, instantly relieves burns, and removes inflammation within a day. Claims to be discovered by a railroad surgeon and priced at % cents.
In a morning collision on California avenue Bellefontaine trolley cars derailed with 20 passengers injured. Northbound car jumped tracks and leaned into the southbound line, the other car crossed the sidewalk. Injured include William Sullivan Adam Ekrandt Fred Chessler John Glicker Oliver Benson Henry Pelver George Westbrook August Frank Alfred Hunot Motorman Ambrose Lloyd Conductor Charles Simms and Motorman J. Meely. Coroner Dr Jules Baron aided by nearby physicians. Three seriously injured sent to hospital.
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