Jerome Asks Inquest in Murder Trial
Attorney Hartridge stated Jerome’s action demonstrates the state is defeated in the murder trial. The jury is excused until Friday morning for further proceedings.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1907
Page
1
Thaw insanity inquest requested amid court clash
New York March 20 District Attorney Jerome asked an insanity inquest to assess Harry K Thaws mental status during the trial. He faced opposition over Dr Allen Hamiltons testimony as Thaws lawyers and prosecutors sparred on admissibility and the courts course. The jury was excused until Friday morning as delays and internecine conflict among Thaws counsel dominated proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thew
Jerome
Allen McLane Hamilton
Thaw
Hamilton
Delmas
White
Clifford W. Hartridge
Harry K.thaw
Harry Thew
Dan O'Reilly
Dr. Hamiltons
Gleason
Wiley
O'Reilly
Peabody and Hartridge
McPike
Dema
Hinacy
No Rate Increase By Indiana Coal Roads
The Indiana Railroad Commission received notice that the UC & BE railroad company will not order a 10 cent per ton coal freight rate increase for Chicago. The U S mine operators protested previous plans, prompting officials to seek help from Washington to the president and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Knickerbocker of the C & E I announced the decision, calming hopes of Indiana operators and signaling other roads may follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Mitchell
W. J. Wood
Indiana Railroads Commission
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. J. Knickerbocker
Local Jottings from the Ben Davis area party night
A group of 15 young workers from the Star store enjoyed a lively gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wright home near Ben Davis. They danced on a carpet-free room with musicians, finished with refreshments, while small town notes update public life and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Store
Albert Wright
Ben Davis
Enthusiasm Rising as Butler College Endowment Drive Grows
Campaign workers report another 5000 dollars pledged for Butler College endowment, bringing total to 195,815.73 of 256,006 goal. Grads lead with 3,225 in pledges while Dr J B Longs Saw Bones team posts 1,816.75 for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler College
K. of P. Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Rahs
John S. Duncan
Citizens’ Committee
Bertram C. Day
Grads
Wainesdax
City groups plan to form municipal art commission
A joint committee meeting of the Commercial club and Civic Improvement association is set for Wednesday night in the seventh floor assembly room to discuss establishing a municipal art commission. With several public buildings planned, the aim is to beautify the city by thoughtful grouping and location of new structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Civic Improvement Associa
Funeral attendance notice by Capital City assembly
Members of Capital City assembly No 97 K of P will attend the funeral services of Henry Hkinses on Wednesday at 7 38 p m at the dwellings 159 W New York St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital City Assembly
K. of P
Henry Hkinses
W. New Yorkst
County Commissioners Hesitate on Rail Elevation Funds
The county will not pay 8482.44 of the railroad elevation project at Wentucky avenue until the city submits complete plans. The city urges prompt payment, while the commissioners demand scrutiny. County Surveyor Klausmann will review the elevation work before allotment.
Boiler explosion kills six at Woodward Iron furnace
Six people died when a boiler exploded at the Woodward Iron furnace in Birmingham on March 20. Five victims were African American. The accident’s cause remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Woodward Iron Furnace
Bowling scores lead A B C tournament return
Scripps-McRae Press Association reports top marks as bowling resumed in St. Louis. Des Moines club tops five-man team with 2728. J. & C. Schmidt lead two-man at 1163. individual best goes to L Vandersyde of Chicago at 611. Several pairings from Michigan to Cincinnati post scores, with totals from Thomason-Goddard to Martin-Hziiake listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
ST. Louis
Des Moines Club
Des Moines
J. & C. Schmi
L. Vandersyde
Chicago
Thomsoon- Goddard
Saignaw
Mich
Breck-Ohland
Langinaw
Geldrick-Harding
Cincinnati
A. Hall-Flitcraft
Culon-Eans
Gellington-Hiller
Granius
City
Ward- McGuire
Leipner-Grayan
St. Paul
Weather and political notes from a midweek briefing
United States weather forecast calls for warmer night and Thursday with partial cloudiness. Sunrise 5 48 Sunset 6 57. Senators Goodwine and Cavins visited the statehouse on Wednesday as Goodwine expressed regret that the insurance bill did not pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwine
Cavins
Statehouse
Baxter Deal Seals Moose Baxter to St Louis Nationals
Manager Watkins completed the deal making Moose Baxter the property of the St Louis Nationals. President Robinson wired Wattie Wednesday morning that negotiations with the Butte first baseman were finished. Baxter bought his own release from the Indianapolis club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Watkins
Moose
St. Louis Nationals
Robinson
Wattie
Butte
Indianapolis
President's Cousin in Suit Adds to Roosevelt Troubles
New complications arise as Mrs Hannown M Klemme sues Mrs Roosevelt for slander while Roosevelt faces scrutiny over his role as co respondent in Constant A Andrews divorce. Andrews alleges misconduct with Klemme as she claims Roosevelt defamed her to a reporter. The divorce case lists ex Judge Alton B Parker as leading plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E. Roosevelt
Hannown M. Kiemme
Roosevelt
Constant A. Andrews
Klemne
Andrews Hom
Klemme
Child Dies After Clothes Catch Fire In Anderson
In Anderson Indiana a five year old girl was burned when her clothing ignited on a cook stove. The child ran outside where Mrs. Ed Lawson doused the flames in a rain barrel. Despite efforts, the girl died from the severe burns.
Indianapolis Police Promotes Two Sergeants and One Lieutenant
Keller A. DeRossette and A. H. Larsh are promoted to sergeants by the Board of Public Safety. Sergt. Charles P. Metcalfe is reduced to the ranks due to illness. John Be safe promoted to lieutenant as Chief Metzger cites need for the rank. Park officials request two mounted officers for Capitoline duties, but none can be spared. four mounted police will be available to the park board this spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Metcalfe
Metcalfe
John
Leutenant
Metzger
Sandman
Board of Public Parks
Capitoleave
Standard Oil Trial Continues In Chicago Court
The Standard Oil rebating case proceeded in federal court today in Chicago. The session began with the lengthy examination of a key witness, wayhilll, as lawyers argued over procedural matters and evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Wayhilll
Notice to Sun Subscribers on Delivery Issues and Carrier Conduct
Readers who do not receive the Sun every evening should call 880 to notify the circulation department. Report any misconduct or neglect by carrier boys to the office promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Shot by a saloonist in Chicago robbery
Vincent Garney, an alleged holdup man, was shot and fatally wounded early today after a revolver battle following the saloon robbery of Joseph Brznski. Brznski and two customers were held up and Garney was wounded three times in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vincent Garney
Garney
Joseph Brznski
Brznski
Emerald Ring Sale Leads to Arrest in Local Robbery
Jesse Voris, 23, a baker of 324 Blake street, was jailed by Detective Kurtz on charges of entering a home to commit a felony and grand larceny after being linked to selling an emerald ring and a gunmetal watch to a local man in an Indiana avenue saloon. The ring was stolen from Mrs. Murry of 22 Minerva street. Police say Voris was near the victim’s house before discovery of the earlier theft, but no other evidence was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Sr
Kurtz
Voris
Indiana Ave
Murry
Minervast
Minervast. the Home of Mrs. Murry
Razors Theft Led to a Year in Workhouse
Zelzia Shannon received a one year sentence in the workhouse by Judge Pritchard after being found guilty of stealing four razors from William McLaughlin's barber shop on Massachusetts Avenue. Habich bicycles and tires advertised with prices, and Wulschner's piano sale offered bargains as The Sun carried local notices and help wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard
William McLaughlin
Massachusetts-ave
Bank Examiner testifies on Walsh banking ties in Chicago
Chicago bank examiner Moxie testified before the federal grand jury about his examination of John R. Walsh's banking interests following the failures of the Chicago National and Home Savings banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McNae Presse Association
Chicago
Moxie
Chicago National and Home Savings
Federal Grand Jury
John R. Walsh
Love's Paradise Regained lecture ends with wedding
The Riddell Lecture in Tomlinson hall promises a wedding at its close. Mr. Riddell discusses Love Courtship and Marriage amid thought and philosophy, drawing large Indianapolis crowds before moving on to Peru for a new lecture series. He argues divine love regenerates society, not human methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddell
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Peru
Ministerial Association
Immanuel
Aged Woman Hit By Car Near West Street
Mrs. Elizabeth Harry aged 63 was struck by a car on Indiana avenue near West Street while crossing Twelfth Street. She sustained head injuries but are not believed serious given her age and was returned home with Dr. Hughes supervising at 553 West Thirteenth Street. She was taken by city dispensary ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Harry
Indiana-ave
West-st
Twelfth-st
Thirteenth-st
City Dispensary
Hughes
Graft Inquiry Narrowed to Ruef and Schmitz
San Francisco sparks intensified graft probe centering on Abe Ruef and Mayor Schmitz with indictments expected. Ruef hints at a high impact statement while Prosecutor Heney vows to drive grafters from office. Schmitz denies fleeing. prosecutors press for possible immunity deals and witness indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Galligher
Schmitz
Grand Jury
Ruef
United Tailways
Board of Supervisors
Rea
Ill cashier Marion Rannells gravely ill at St Vincent’s
Marion Rannells, cashier at the Indian apolis Gas company, is seriously ill with double pneumonia at St Vincent’s hospital. He has worked for 12 years and has been ill two weeks. His Rochester, Indiana father has been notified. He resides at 231 E Vermont St with no remaining relatives in the city following his wife’s death last February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rannells
Rochester
Ind
Vermont St
Robbed as He Slept at Home on Maryland Street
Michael O'Neal dozed Tuesday afternoon at 914 F. Maryland Street when an intruder entered the residence and stole all his clothing along with his watch and a small amount of cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O'Neal
Maryland St
Bryn Mawr Awards Scholarships Despite Limited Details
Bryn Mawr has awarded the usual number of scholarships this year with three European scholarships granted. The recipients include the young Wales student who will be allowed to pursue studies, though specifics on field or duration are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryn Mawr
Wales
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Evelyn Thaw
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Jnez
Bill Behel
Bill
Health Department
Stout
Leonard Quill
William E. Davis
John “McGregor
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Bookwalter
Supt. Shaw
Butler Endowment Fund
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C. D. Bowen
Benes
J. B. Long
J. R. Morgan
P. H. Clifford
Alex. Jameson
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J. M. Cunning- Rain
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C. E. Underwood
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Hummel
Kiing
Jas. C. Smith
Witthaus
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Watie
Scripps-Medize Presa Association
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Zelzia Shannon
Habich
Washington-st
Wulschner
BY Riddell
Popular
Science and Philosophy For
Denison Barber Shop
the Best
BEG
Mayor
Golden Gate
Lehmitz
Secret Service
Burns
Heney
Schmitt
Hener
Judge Dunne
Dunne
Marion Rannells
Apolis Gas Company
St. Vincent's Hospital
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