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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1907

Page

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Thaw's Testimony Faces Open Session After Adjourment

Marek W. reports from New York as the Thaw inquiry nears the end of a lengthy day. Thaw completed a portion of his examination as an adjournment was announced so witnesses may testify in open session before the commission. Alan McLane Hamilton and Tombs attendants are named as potential observers while Putzel leads expert questioning and Thaw defense strategies.

Alan McLane Hamilton Jerome Putzel Fhaw Sane Commission Fle 15 Ovnsaautys New York Bellvue Hospital Medical College Jareway Wie

Napoleons Wanted Fracke Christo Case in Court

Tone Christo sues Joe Sandar for return of napoleons paid for bond. Sandar hired attorney Frank Froninger to defend Tone Christo in a riot charge. Christo discharged, attorney fees kept by Sandar. Translation issues noted as Tone and Fracke Christo cannot understand English. Case set before Justice of the Peace II BK Stout.

Fracke Christo Joe Sandar Tone Christo Sandar Justice of the Peace ii BK. Stout

Rate Increase Delayed for Grain Shipments

The Indiana Railroad Commission reports a postponement of grain rate increases to seaboard, aided by the Indiana Grain Handlers Association and the Ohio railroad commission. The new higher charge moves from 3 to 4 cents per 19 pounds, delayed to May 3 by the Interstate Commerce Commission, as shippers protest the short notice and potential losses.

Seaboard Central Freight Association Interstate Commerce Commission

Sunday Service at Mere Abundant Life church

A brief church notices item records a Sunday service at Mere Abundant Life with an evening prayer and a short children's program listed.

Local Jottings From Our City on Easter Parades and Events

Brief items from the city describe Easter activities including a dress parade, church bazaars, and a charity music event. Mentions police keeping order, a red fox captured in Military Park, and real estate agents expanding into North Dakota lands. Local officials discuss Easter services, school spring fever, and upcoming court actions while noting infrastructure work and a special policemen's presence at college bridges.

Military Park

Rail labor talks under way as looming strike feared

Chicago March 3 A high level conference between Interstate Commerce Commissioner Martin A Knapp Labor Commissioner Neil and rail executives and union leaders seeks a settlement to avert a nationwide rail labor strike involving about 39990 workers. Roosevelt likely to guide next steps as pressure mounts on both sides to compromise.

Knapp Neil Roosevelt Knapp and Neill Otuer Wan Messes

Mixed international crime and news brief items

A parcel of short late nineteenth or early twentieth century dispatches reports: in New York the Davis-Robertson poolroom raid ends with arrests of Charles Reilly and Edward Fischer. Chicago reports four Italian suspects tied to Grazier Getta’s killing. Havana notes Speaker Cannon in town with a remark about jumping a smokehouse. Bucharest and Romania describe peasant outbreaks and anarchist proclamations with refugees fleeing. Dover Delaware covers Dr Horace Marvin selling his farm to search for his kidnapped year-old boys. Altoona notes G I Griffin of Enterprise Construction under arrest for an $18,000 shortage. New York announces Western Union telegraph rate hikes effective Monday with some increases at LH per cent.

New York Davis-Robertson Syndicate Charles Reilly Edward Fischer Chicago Bucharest Ropmania Dover Del Horace Marvin Altoona G. I. Griffin Enterprise Construction Company Western Union Telegraph Company

Bonds Turn Indian Traction Fight Redirects East West Link

A struggle over controlling the Danville to Crawfordsville to Indianapolis traction link pits the Indianapolis Crawfordsville Western against a large Indiana traction merger. Bonds issued to fund construction shift control away from the I C W T Co, leaving the 1 W Traction cut off at Crawfordsville and Indianapolis. The merger seeks a through Chicago to Louisville route via the Educational Cherago and Western Traction line, with a Chicago terminal at Roses Island station.

Crawfordsville Punvile Lebanon Indianapolis Lafayette Logansport Fort Wayne 1, ©. & W. Traction Company Chicago Louisville Cherago and Western Taedonia Traction Company Jamiasend Rensselaer Remington Greencastle Bloomgton Bedford Satem New Albans Roses Island

Southern Indiana Teachers Elect Leaders at Large Meeting

The Southern Indiana Teachers association closed after electing officers led by President Dr. Rowo Alex Bloomington and Treasurer M. T. Stuart Indianapolis. The largest attendance in history praised recent education bills while noting mixed views on the $1 license measure. session offered lectures by Bashet Coulter and performances by Levine Quartet and Mary Flanner.

The Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association J. W. Riddle Lawrenceburg Wleim- Smid Greencastle Dorothy Moran Bedford M. T. Stuart Indianapolis Flw. Caaley Evansville Jo FH Scholl Rushville Franklin Hovt D. B. Remy Franklin J. A. Limeberger Rockville Coleman Clinton Caton Stilts Hall Thomas M. Bashet John M. Coulter Levine Realdines Mary Flanner Caleb Mills Wall Vocot Solo Maud Essex Br Sales Jesse M. Jaw Fietian Edwin Sela Louise Greert Aedress Thomas M. Balliet

Humane society head ends cruelty case against two Indianapolis women

After Rabbi Messing of the Indianapolis Humane Society said the group would not prosecute Miss Mary Cline and Miss Margaret Kennex for cruelty to animals, Judge Whallon dismissed the charges. Parents reportedly settled with horseman George Connally for damages to two horses. A week earlier the women rented two horses. Connally’s horses were returned in poor condition prompting Humane Officer A. Smith to file warrants. After delays the case was scheduled for Saturday.

Rabbi Messing Indianapolis Humane Society Mary Cline Miss Mar George Connally A. Smith Ofeer Smith

Beveridge to Speak at Ministers Meeting

Senator Albert J. Beveridge will address the Union Ministers' meeting Monday morning at 4 oclock on a topic of interest to the ministers.

TD. R. Lucas Jesus Heurtstone Roberts Park M. EL Beveridge Albert J. Beveridge Union

Governor Hanly Drives Against Medical Advice

Governor Hanly, feeling much better, drove out Saturday despite physicians and attendants urging rest. On returning home he reported weariness and went to bed. He rose early, went to his library, and the drive was pursued against medical wishes. He is expected to continue improving.

Exhibition Discontinued at Ayres Store

Illness of the artist forces the end of the exhibition titled The Grand Canon of the Coloradas at St. Louis Ayres store Rosston reports the union team may strike next Wednesday with two soldiers at Nesdas.

Tl. S. Ayres Rosston Muass Wedare Sul Steis Af Nesdas

Which?- $100,000,000 for Money Lords or People-Chicago Issue

Chicago March date discusses municipal ownership of streetcar lines. Morgan and Wall Street interests push for new franchises, while opponents warn of higher city costs. Profranchise advocates contrast with European municipal ownership, predicting service gains and tax cuts. various parties favor or oppose ownership, with election odds noted.

Chicago Thex Hestees Te Thy Crit Desicre

General Perry Returns From National Guard Meeting

Adit Gen Oran Perry reports back from the National Guard association session in Columbia S C. He notes a busy meeting and pleasant trip. The body manages militia affairs and secures government appropriations. Last year the association helped increase the appropriation by 2 million dollars.

Oran Perry Nation Guard Association Columbia

Interstate Commerce probe into express companies

The Interstate Commerce Commission began its examination into express firms as common carriers for interstate business. The American Express, Adams Express, United States Express, Pacific Express, Tan y Wellswer, and others were ordered to file a verified statement detailing how and to what extent they handle and transport commodities or act as commission agents on their lines.

Washington State Intersteadihamn Commission Am Ricai Fixpress Co Company Adams Express Company Tited States Fixpress Pacific Fixpress Om, Tany and Wells Yea Express Romeo

Members of the Thaw Lunacy Board Named

Travid McClure a prominent New York bar member and former adviser to a police vice-clearance panel leads the Thaw sanity commission. Peter B. Olnes Harvard graduate and ex district attorney of New York 1883 to 1889 serves as a commissioner. Dr Putzel, famed for nervous disease work and art connoisseurship, completes the board.

Citizens’ Advisory Board Chief of Police of New York Metropols Vice McClure

Legal Theatre at Greek and Burstan Trial Ends in Objection

Attorney McCullough grilled defense counsel Taylor Crominger in a courtroom battle. Crominger objected to leading questions as McCullough pressed his witness, Judge Pritepard sustaining the objection amid a tense cross examination.

Pritepard Imeimartion Cromieger Moo McCulough Rehein

Uneasy Debate Over City Hall Upgrade Primes Monday Meeting

Mayor Bankwalter seeks 823000 for city hall and coliseum in an uneasy budget showdown. Finance committee has shelved decisive action, while councilman Wood pushes an ordinance to bar saloons within 500 feet of schools, expected to gain support Monday night.

A. Bankwalter Council Committee On Finance Bookwaiter Wood

Missing Black Man Likely Fell Into Canal at Indiana Ave Bridge

An elderly resident reports a Black man, about 45, possibly fell from the Indiana Avenue bridge into the canal near Walnut Street. Police and divers searched for days without finding the body. later recovered a decomposed remains near the canal sewer under the bridge, with clothes and $1.55.

Old Prisoner Dead in Indiana State Prison

John Carrie SK, the oldest prisoner in the Indiana state prison, died today. He served multiple terms for a crime committed at Wine County, La Porte.

Seripra-VeRac Press Association Laporte Ind John Carrie Tadnac Fie Eennes

Mrs McDonald Freed After Grand Jury Release

Mrs Michael McDonald, held by the grand jury for the murder of W S Guerin, was released under bonds. Judge Navanaugh ordered the release with security posted by Mike McDonald, noted former gambling king of Chicago.

Scripps“MelRae Press Association Chicago Mar. O Michael McDonald W. S. Guerin Law Ponds Navanaugh Mike McDonald

Croker’s Niece Florence Cooper Dies in Brooklyn

Florence Franklin Cooper, a favorite niece of Richard Croker, died at her home 483 Ninth Street in Brooklyn. News of the death was sent to former Tammany leader Croker.

Scripps-Moline Press Exeociation New York Meerch .O Florence Franklin Cooper Richard Croker Ninth St Brooklyn Tammany

Local Laundry and Electrical Ads Flash on Aged Paper

The notice lists The Gem Laundry offering cheap washings and ironing with 5 cents per pound rates and phone numbers 1671 and 605. It also advertises piano sales at 65 dollars up from Wulsehner’s GA and ELEC chandeliers, Elliott Tele and Elec Co at 40 Mass Ave. The Sun invites readers to use its wanted help columns with ten free words for three days.

Gas & Elec Elliott Tele Elec. Co Mass. Ave Sun

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