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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1907

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Court Seeks Missing Girl in Downtown Indianapolis

Juvenile court and police search for 16 year old Misa Kettlewell missing about two weeks. Her parents say she frequented skating rinks and may have met young men. A diamond dealer, Fred Nichols, suspected of offering her a job, disappeared after a court summons. Nichols and his father run businesses tied to S. T. Nichols & Co. and optical supplies. the firm faces receivership but remains solvent. Authorities urge information.

Dalyst Juvenile Court Misa Kettlewell e@ city Fred W. Nichols Miss Kettlewell Nichols Smith T. Nichols Miss Graydon Young Nichols Indianapoli St. Louis Albert Lorsch New York

Preacher Fined for Assault in Police Court

Glenn Cook a former member of the Griggy Bluks told Police Judge Whallon he would do no wrong as a minister of the gospel. The judge fined him $10 and costs and sentenced 10 days in the workhouse for assault and battery on Ralph Cone of the Pentecost band. Cone says Cook owes $50 and he confronted Cook for it. Cook threw him out after choking him. Cook admits the assault but denies the debt.

Glenn Cook Griggy Bluks Whallon Ralph Cone Pentecost Band Cone Cook

Changes in City Sewer Plans Reform Fulton Street Work

Charles A Brown, who prepared sewer plans for the city civil engineer, altered the Fulton street sanitary sewer route from Ohio to St Clair streets. The new plan builds a sewer on Spring Street half a square west and connects Faltoast property via alley connections, reducing overall cost substantially.

Charles A. Brown Fulton-st Ohio St. Clair-sts Spring St

Skillets as Weapons In Domestic Assault Case

Mrs. Ida Pruett was fined and costs in police court on Monday for assault and battery on her husband George Pruett. He faced the charge too but was discharged. Officers found teapots skillets and other cooking utensils scattered across the floor at 10 South Noble Street.

Ida Pruett George Pruett Pruett S. Noble St

Knifed Man Found On Washington Street Bridge

George Scragges, a Black man, was found early Sunday morning on the Washington Street bridge by Patrolmen Henry and Anderson, severely wounded from multiple stab wounds. William Foxworthy and his son Clarence, claiming he insulted them, are charged with assault and were arrested.

George Scragges Henry and Anderson W. Washington Et William Foxworthy Clarence

Restaurant dispute ends with shooting in city

Joe Logan a colored man was shot in the chin by Edward Williams who runs a restaurant on 10th Street. The incident followed a complaint by Logan that he was not getting enough to eat for $3.50 paid weekly. Both men were arrested.

Joe Logan Edward Williams Logan

Robe theft suspect found sleeping in boxcar

Patrolman Frank Bolen recovered a valuable lap robe from John Grandson of Baltimore after finding him asleep in a boxcar by the Lake Erie tracks at Sixteenth street. Grandson claimed the robe was stolen from a buggy on Ash Lane.

Frank Bolen John Grandson Baltimore Grandson Lake Erie Tracks Ashlan

Burglars Raid Homes and Grocery Steal Items

Burglars entered Roy Webster’s grocery at 544 East Washington Street Sunday night and took cigars and tobacco. At John Walter’s home, 709 East Capitol Avenue, $5 was stolen. At Dean Wainscott’s home, 711 East Capitol Avenue, a box valued at $19 was taken from his cabinet.

Roy Webster Washington St John Walter Capitol-ave Dean Wainscott Capitol- Big Mr. Wainacott

Local Jottings in Indianapolis Bets on Holidays and Happenings

The bulletin notes first Equity Farm Journal copies issued by the American Society of Equity, old J A Everitt link, judging by Walsh trial, Landis visit, and local politics. It mentions tents sale from Indiana National Guard, church gatherings, Belt Railway elevation delay, city workers hunting, and a Bible study event at Fraternity Hall.

New Equity Farm Journal American Society of Equity J. A. Everitt Farmer's Union Indianapolis Chicago

Receiver Appointed For Indiana Coal Mine Amid Car Shortage

Calora Coal company seeks protection in superior court over rail diversion by John R. Walsh's Southern Indian. Judge Leathers names August M. Kuhn as receiver as the mine, valued at a quarter of a million dollars, keeps operating despite $20,000 in debts and a $2,500 payroll due. George G. Hadley, superintendent, filed the suit to recover owed salary and prevent insolvency.

Pany Superior Court Indiana Clarence E. Jones J. M. Leathers Walsh Judge Leathers August M. Kuhn George G. Hadley

Pierre Gray Dies At 53 In Indianapolis Pneumonia

Pierre Gray aged 53 died at his home 1309 North Pennsylvania Street at 1 5 o'clock Monday afternoon from pneumonia. He was an attorney and a son of Isaac P. Gray former governor of Indiana.

Pierre Gray Pennsylvania St

Celebration marks fortieth anniversary of Seventh Presbyterian

The Seventeenth Seventh Presbyterian church observes forty-year milestone with Sunday to Tuesday services led by Rev R V Hunter former pastor, greetings from Rev W A Hendrickson, and sermons by Rev George Knox and Rev M L Haines. Special music featured.

Seventh Presbyterian Church R. V. Hunter Buffalo N. Y W. A. Hendrickson Twelfth Presbyterian Church George Knox Lafayette F. O. Ballard Memorial Church M.L. Haines First Presbyterian Church

Trial Postponed In Pettibone Murder Case Boise Idaho

The Pettibone trial for complicity in ex Governor Steunenberg's murder was moved from today to tomorrow as Clarence Darrow and District Attorney Hawley delayed arriving from Rathdrum where the Steve Adams trial ended with a jury disagreement.

Boise Idaho George A. Pettibone Steunenberg Clarence Darrow Hawley Steve Adams Rathdrum

Gas light locations to be studied by board

D S Bell city light inspector and the Board of Public Works completed a list of gas light locations and will inspect before action. Three lights are planned for a square along N Meridian street where shade is heavy.

Bell City Light Inspector Board of Public Works N. Meridian St

Ford Motor Company Sues for 10000 and Seeks Receiver

The Ford Motor company filed suit Monday afternoon charging that two drafts and a bill of exchange were deposited with the Rich Creek bank but no money was ever received. They seek $10,000 in damages and ask the court to appoint a receiver for the bank.

Richcreek Bank Ford Motor Company

Warrants Charged Smokers Under City Ordinance

Warrants were issued Monday against ten business firms for violating the smoke ordinance. City smoke inspector David M. Walmsley filed the charges, with appearances likely in police court on Tuesday.

David M. Walmsley

Married in Jail Shocks Marion County

Ella M. Elliott and Bert Hizer, both colored, were married Monday afternoon by Justice of the Peace Holme while in the Marion county jail, marking an unusual nuptial in custody.

Ella M. Elliott Bert Hizer Marion County Justice of the Peace Holme

United States Weather Forecast Tonight Cold Tuesday

Fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler daytime conditions. Sunrise is 6 42 and sunset 4 23. Noon observations and forecast data included for regional weather context.

United States

Board of Public Works urges faster action on Latin Virginia Viaduct repair

Board members criticized the city council for delaying a resolution directing the mayor and board to repair the Virginia avenue viaduct. They stated the viaduct has been repaired and is now safe, and urged prompt, decisive steps to maintain safety.

Board of Public Works Vir-ginia-are

Hartwig Kahtler Tome for Aged People donation drive

Managers of Hartwig Kahtler Tome for Aged People invite Thanksgiving donations at their home 1248 1st Washington Street, accepted any time before Thursday.

Washington St

United States Exchange Bank Reopens in Harlem

The United States Exchange Bank in Harlem, closed about a month ago, reopened today after temporary shutdown.

United Press New York United States Exchange Bank Harlem

Thanksgiving Worship and Donations Planned Citywide

Union Thanksgiving services set for Thursday morning at First Baptist Vermont and Meridian with readings by J. Frank Hanly and sermons by Joshua Stansfield. Donations for Eleanor hospital via Tabernacle Presbyterian Rev. Neil McPherson, plus multiple church services and downtown donation points across Indianapolis.

Union First Baptist Church Vermont Meridiansts J. Frank Hanly Joshua Stansfield Howard van Auken Marflower Congregational Church Allan B. Philpott Central Christian Church Neil McPherson Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Eleanor Hospital Frederick Taylor Roberts Park Home Presbyterial Rader and C. L. Harper St. Paul's M. E Ladies’ Aid Hall Place M. E Sixteenthst Hall Place Tilman Flobson South St. Baptist Church Fletcherave Noble St George D. Wolfe Fletcher Place M. E First Church of Christ, Scientist Propylaeum Women of the Rescue Mission Brookside Ave G. J. Marott’s Washington St Saks D. H. Baldwin Music Store Day Nursery Badger Furniture Store Hope Mission of Indiana N. Capitol. Ave J. H. Reed L. E. Morrison and Company Washinston-st

Street extension approved to connect Morris street to Shelby street

The Board of Public Works ordered Morris street extended to Shelby street on Monday. Morris street currently ends a block from Shelby street with a coalyard in between. A nearby telephone exchange complicates access for telephone workers needing to reach street cars on Virginia avenue, requiring passage through an alley.

Board of Public Works Morris-st Jshelby-St Shelby-st Virginia-ave

Grover Cleveland Improves At Home In New Jersey

Princeton New Jersey November 25 Grover Cleveland has been seriously ill at his home since Thursday but is much better today Mrs Cleveland says there is no immediate danger of a recurrence of the malady and they expect an imminent recovery though he remains very weak

Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland

Electric forge blower sale and furnace repair ads

New electric forge blower priced at 38.00 now 17.50 cash sold by Elliott Tel and Elec Co at 421 Mans Ave. ROLLYN HAWKINS CO offers furnace repairs with heating issues addressed, contact numbers Main 9363 and new 3626.

Elliott Tel Elec. Co Mans.ave Rollyn Hawkins CO

Dales Girls Die in Terrific Fire at Dry Goods Store

In Cincinnati at the William Windhurst dry goods store at Twelfth and Main streets a blaze killed three sales girls and left at least five more missing or dying. The early fire was blamed on crossed wires in a Main street show window and spread rapidly, with flames trapping workers on upper floors. Julia Hagerdorf and two other employees leaped to escape, one dying in hospital and another in critical condition. Firemen saved two women from perilous third floor spots as the blaze caused an estimated 500000 dollar loss.

Pry United Press Cincinnati William Windhurst Julia Hagerdorf

Thirteen Die In Fire In New York Tenement

Thirteen people perished and seven injured when a four story tenement at Second Ave and 109th St burned after a saloon fire. The blaze trapped families on upper floors, with victims found in a top floor room. Giuseppe Cudano saved his young son but others perished. detectives suspect Black Hand involvement due to the owner’s ties to Italian band members.

United - New York Second- Ave 109Th St Cudano Cudanos Barrica Catarina Barrica Jennie Barrica Cosima Barrica Mary Barrica Pasquale Cardinelli Marie Cardinelli Guiditta Cardinelli Morello Cardinelli Giovanni Cardinelli Donito Cardinelli Nicoli Cardinelli Guigtio Black Hand

Weston Completes Longest Stopless Walk to South Bend

Edward Fayson Weston, the Portland to Chicago pedestrian, reached South Bend at 10 17 AM and went straight to the Oliver hotel. He covered 45 miles in under 11 hours, with the final leg ending near midnight in Ligonier Indiana and plans to reach Chicago by 4 PM Tuesday.

Fayson Weston Portland Chicago Oliver Hotel Ligonier Ind Weston Ife Lrporte

Signers Deny Consent to Walsh Notes of 92000 Each

In Chicago a government notice reveals supposed signers found among Walsh assets say they did not authorize their names on notes. Witnesses testify their names were used without consent to secure 92000 per note, including J F Jackson and others from railroad and banking sectors. Frederick McLean identified 17 notes he signed on Walsh orders.

United Press Chicago Walsh Hak Walsh J. F. Jackson Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad T. J. Relings W. &. Wilder L. R. Witty Southern Indiana W. ER. Hicks N. S. Tikivitis Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad Henry L. Rozier St. Genevieve Frederick McLean Chicago National Bank W. E. Dunn J. T. Roggie Bradley Barton Evans

Labor leader denounces Hanly Watson at Evansville meeting

O P Smith of Logansport second vice president of the American Federation of Indiana addressed Central Labor Union hall crowds in Evansville. He condemned Gov J Frank Hanly and Rep James B Watson as enemies of organized labor. He alleged Hanly removed State Factory Inspector McAbee to install Watson backers. Smith, a Republican, touted Lincoln Morton Beveridge era Republicanism over Hanly Watson policies.

Evansville Ind O. P. Smith Logansport American Federation of Indiana Central Labor Union Hall J. Frank Hanly James B. Watson Hanly McAbee Watson Congress Smith

Inspector Stabs Men at a Hotel in Colorado

In Alamosa Colorado forest reserve inspector B Rodiques stabbed lumberman C B Anderson at the Palmer hotel in his sleep and wounded two other guests. City Marshal Baumaster then shot Rodiques dead after he attacked the marshal. Anderson leaves a family in Coldwater Michigan.

United Press Alamosa Col B. Rodiques Forest Reserve C B. Anderson Palmer Hotel Rodiques Wille Baumaster Anderson Coldwater Mich

Parlor Queen Base Heres and Local Ads Recap

Classifieds list a $235 parlor queen heater priced with flue features and weekly payment option from People's Outfitting Co. Ads also promote free ten word classifieds, noon lunch at Ye Ark, job housework wording, and furniture cabinet promotions from Harrod's Studio.

People's Outfitting Co Washington-at Kentucky-ave

Bullet In His Brain At White House Square

C W Schneider of Cantondale New York was found unconscious in Lafayette square opposite the White House with a bullet in his brain and a pistol nearby. Doctors fear he will not survive.

Preas Washington C. W. Schneider Cantondale N. Y Lafayette Square White House

Thanksgiving Day Sermon by Rev Walter S Smith

Reverend Walter S Smith will deliver a Thanksgiving day sermon Thursday at the Christian church in Gwynville Shelby county offering thanks and seasonal reflection.

Walter S. Smith Gwyneville Shelby County Christian Church

The Gem Laundry and Outfitting Co. Ad Notes Deals

An old classified item promotes family washings and dry services at 635 Kitchen Queen ranges now 623.56, plus six hole and reservoir units with bake and cook functions. It lists People’s Outfitting Co. at 133-15 W. Washington and 288 Kentucky Ave, and notes shotguns and rifles from Gus Habich at 131 W Washington on Saturdays.

I&c People’s Outfitting Co W. Washington Kentucky Ave

Expert in Brad Blue Murder Case Trial Testimony

Dr. Barton and alienists discuss Mrs. Annie Bradlgy and the murder of a former senator. The record cites the expert witnesses and police fragments, reconstructing torn letters found in Mrs. Bradley's room. Court testimony covers patient behavior and possible intent amid the tragedy.

Scra Mulle Phillips Polic Fley Wiliter Maude Adams

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alice Kettlewell Alice Wettlewell Pretty Frank Kettlewell Albert B. Anderson John R. Walsh Federal Kenesaw M. Landis American Federation of Labor Jamestown Exposition George W. Powell Indiana National Guard Statehouse Capt. Hill The Federal Court Fred Klee City Board of Health J. Howard Gibson Majestic William 8. Stevens Congregational Churches Trinity Congregational Church Caleb S. Denny Rudolph Schwartz Mr. Denny Lawton Monument Irvington J. Washington St Oliver P. Ensley Dick Bradley Edward Bray Capt. Bray E. Washington St Woman's Prison E. Michigan St Center Lodge K. of P Odd Fellows Virginia Ave Fraternity Hall Alabama-st Perior Court Calora Rail Indiandé Green County Calora Coal Com Suc Gray Seventh Presbyterian Unsited Press WISE Union Service Spe Cleveland Oran Algeria Port Said DALES Windhorst Guissepe South Bend Walker Laporte, Ind Edward John R. Walsh Scored BY ORGAN Mania Colorado Denison Barber Shop the Best Ye Ark Ohio St Harrod Rev. Smith GEM Laundry Gus Habich Washington-sat Brad Nor Tion Dr. Barton Insaf Unite Washington Ney Powers Annie Bradlgy William Barton Ilil Annie M. Bradley Mary E. Madison Arthur Montgomery Bro L Conti
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