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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
1
Justice Morschauser orders Ithaw committed to asylum after ruling the Stanford White slayer suffers mental disorder and should not be freed. The decision frames the killer as a dangerous, mentally impaired individual rather than a free member of society.
Harry Kendall Thaw must return to the Matteawan state hospital after Justice Morschauser dismissed his habeas corpus petition. The court ruled Thaw remains insane and that the Dowling commitment is constitutional, keeping him under supervision until recovery or until no danger of recurrence remains. He spoke briefly to reporters and derided Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and her attorney.
The governor and his secretary plan to stay in Indianapolis after Hanly’s term ends next January. Gemmer has acquired Indianapolis property including a flat building and will enter business there to benefit his children’s schooling.
Five men were arrested in VeVay Indiana after authorities found twenty two sticks of dynamite beneath the bank vault and a fuse lit for an explosion to steal money. The plan was to carry out the act that night.
The cornerstone of the new Masonic temple at North and Illinois streets was laid with ceremonies after a 5000 strong parade. More than 1000 Knights Templars and 1500 Templars plus 4000 Masons filled the route, with Louisvill e De Molay commandery prominent. The 3 pm program featured music by the Indianapolis Military band and a cradle of rites culminating in an address by M W Lincoln V Cravens and a benediction.
George Andrews, a black man, hid behind a door at 420 W Washington St Volney apartment. A woman discovered him and he claimed to seek a janitor then asked for a sheet of paper to collect signatures of the unemployed. Bicycle Officers arrested him after two men pursued him.
A description of a black burglar matching a local sighting led to a daylight intrusion at 1416 Cornell avenue. W. O. Sheets and family found the suspect in the dining room with silverware packed. the man fled through the back door as he was confronted by residents.
Burglars entered Isaac Reeder's shoe store at 112 W Washington Street through the cellar way on a weekend night and tampered with the safe. Employees could not open the combination Monday and nothing was taken.
Officials of Banks Are Called to Give Dates and Amounts of Deposits Made in the Past By County Officials on Trial or Bribe Cash. Grand Jury interrogates bankers who were slow to appear, some jogged by telephone. Grand jury probing the matter of deposits by certs in various banks.
Marion County nears fiscal crisis as courthouse salaries and expenses threaten to exhaust funds after July 15. Officials seek authority to borrow 150000 to cover costs, with 30000 already spent and tax receipts dwindling. If borrowing is blocked, salaries may go unpaid until the November tax intake.
Patrolman Healy stopped Charles Kinney for riding a motorcycle on the River Avenue sidewalk. Kinney was fined 11 dollars in police court. Other speeders include Huber Davis fined for 30 mph on Central Avenue and Robert Reed arrested for 2 mph on Meridian Street. Reed’s offense marked his third.
Bedford May 25 An 18 year old freight conductor Edward Birney died in accident in the Monén railroad yards. Birney lived in Now Ang and faced the fatal incident while on duty at the yards.
London stocks opened heavy with a continued downward trend seen Friday and Saturday. Early losses in St Paul Reading and Union Pacific gave way to a modest recovery within the first hour. By hour end, leaders stood higher and several issues gained versus Saturday, while government bonds held steady and wheat and cotton rose slightly. Indy item noted as a citizen win in market wrap.
In the Brunaugh street patching fraud case, inspectors testily alleged a monthly bribe offer of 150 dollars, while one witness Rosasco struggled to identify his own figures in the inspector’s books. Shufelton acknowledged telling Bogardus of the bribe, but said he did not inform City Engineer Miller.
Indianapolis newspaperman Paul Martin appears this week at the Majestic theater in the Forepaugh Stock company production of As You Like It. He plays Adam and has prior Shakespearean experience with a full season on a company tour.
Miss Lillian Hameton of Goodland Indiana will be seen in the Holds on Stock company's cast for The Cow Boy and the Lady at the Park theater this week. She studied under Prof S J Conner at the Metropolitan, has given readings at Masonic and other entertainments receiving favorable notices.
Martin Collins aged 60, longtime inspector general of Scottish Rite Masons in St. Louis, dies. He was a prominent figure in the order and known across the city.
Flames threatened the Pen Yan apartment houses on Pennsylva nia and Tenth streets at 10 30 Monday. A spark set the roof alight and five lines of hose brought the blaze under control after heavy damage to the building and occupant furniture. The building is owned by Samuel Perkins.
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