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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1907

Page

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Charter Revoke Appeal Over French Lick Hotel Suit

The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling and remanded the case to strike down the demurrer to the complaint in the effort to revoke the French Lick hotel company charter. The suit, brought by the state through Willard J Voyles, alleged corporate abuse and persistent gambling operations at the hotel. Local authorities failed to curb violations, prompting the action to terminate the franchise despite the lower court’s defense ruling.

Willard Jf. Voyles Forty-second Judicial District Supreme Court

Labor unions rally against Watson and Hanly in Indiana

Fred L. Feick of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen spoke at the Central Tabor meeting in Indiana, targeting James E. Watson and Gov. Hanly as opponents of organized labor. He urged labor groups to mobilize voters, outlined joint plans with the State Federation of Labor, and announced upcoming meetings in Muncie and Fort Wayne while debating a proposed per capita tax increase.

Indiana Central Tabor Fred L. Feick The Brotherhood of Railway Gov Hanly James E. Watson James A. Hemenway Spooner Wisconsin Joe’ Cannon Albert B. Anderson Feick Theodore Perry State Federation of Labor State Federation Perry Blakely D. MH. McAbee Ively

Noon Lunch Offer at Ye Ark Elmer S Long Ad

A compact ad promotes a noon day lunch at Ye Ark located at 16 Ohso Street, signed by Elmer S Long. The copy touts the lunch as the best in the city.

Ye Ark I. Ohso St Elmer S. Long

Compeer Cigar Ad Promises Best on Earth

An old advertisement touts Compeer Cigar as best on earth sold everywhere with prices listed. It mentions Parker Queen Base Bern at 533.50, a powerful double flue heater rated for three rooms, and references Kentucky Avenue and a range including 165 and up from Wulsshage's.

Bern Spee Kentucky-ave

Local jottings reflect city life and court humor

A breezy Indianapolis roundup notes Judge Landis favorites flowers, a federal court interpreter for four Hunyaks, and a raft of city scenes. Items include telephones replacing messengers, coal wagon hire, roosters at five cents, upcoming footwear trends, turkey dinner debates, Shortridge’s football win, and public safety updates from the Board of Public Safety.

Junk dealer arrested after plan to trap him in larceny case

In a bold plan devised by the prosecutor and defense attorneys, junk dealer Louis Jaffe was arrested in criminal court after testifying he bought two tons of pig iron from Frank Dietz and Louis Miller. Dietz and Miller pleaded guilty to petit larceny, and Jaffe posted bond to await trial while Dietz and Miller face possible suspended sentences.

Louis Jaffe Elliott R. Hooton Mr. Heston Frank Dietz Louis Miller American Car and Foundry Company Hooton Jaffe Dietz Miller Sherriff Josephs

Man is the ripe persimmon at 70

United Press reports Andrew Carnegie, on his 70th birthday in New York, argues usefulness grows with age. He rejects Dr Osler's 46 year limit and says a man is most useful when at peak capability, preserving physical and mental powers for longer life.

United Press New York Andrew Carnegie Dr. Osler Carnegie Ran

Investigation to Probe Brutal Treatment Claims at Ward's Island Hospital

New York on November 26 Superintendent Mahon of the Manhattan State Hospital for the Insane at Ward's Island announced an immediate search inquiry into allegations by Dr. John McCarthy that patients are brutally treated by guards.

New York Mahon Manhattan State Hospital For the Insane Ward's Island John €. McCarthy

Thaw Trial Delayed Until After Holidays in New York

News from New York reports Harry Kendall Thaw, killer of Stanford White, will face holiday meals in Tombs prison as his trial status remains unsettled. District Attorney Jerome seeks January term delay. Littleton opposes. Jury readiness and uncooperative witnesses add to the postponement concerns.

la Follette Moonday United Press Harry Kendall Thaw Stanford White Old Tombs Victor J. Dowling Supreme Court W. YT Jerome Littleton Thaw Criminal Courts Witthasce

Walsh Banks Overrated in Rail Bonds Scandal

Government attorneys say the so called magnificent railway systems backed by bonds used by banker John R Walsh were weak and overvalued. Several officers named on Walsh notes deny signing them while others on payrolls appear on documents. Eighteen city inspectors were laid off as twenty nine remain on half time in annual fall reductions.

John R.walsh Chicago National Bank Wisconsin & Michigan Railway S. N. Harrison Cundy Wis Peshtigo Harbor Mich Central Michigan Ferry Transfer Company Walsh Peshtigo Chicago

Injured Manager Suffered Fall in Windsor Block Incident

Paul Forest night manager of a famed restaurant lies at his sister’s home after a fall down stairs at the Windsor Block on N Linolsst while intoxicated. Detectives and bicycle officers report he was kept there from Saturday and later moved as injuries worsened. Forest, rendered speechless by concussion, was with William Harrison when the incident occurred.

Paul Forest Johannah Meyer Tremont Ave Wilson Golnisch Lancaster Kruger Forest Windsor N. Linolsst William Harrison

Weston at Chesterton Pedestrian Mission to Chicago

Edward Payson Weston began his walk from Chesterton after a light breakfast at 1 AM and left his hotel at 11 AM to continue toward Chicago. Friends hope he will reach the city about noon tomorrow.

United Press Chesterton Ind Edward Payson Weston Chicago

Rioters Arrested in Louisville Street Car Strike

Twenty four striking street car men are jailed in Louisville Kentucky on November 26 charged with rioting and malicious assault after last nights attack on a street car that involved about 200 men and a pitched battle with police. Chief Hanger said the arrestees confessed the attack sprang from a conspiracy.

United Press Louisville Ky Hanger

United States Weather Forecast Overview

Fair tonight and Wednesday with a slight warming trend. Sunset at 4 22 and sunrise at 6 43 are noted in the brief forecast.

United States

Mayor Objects to Council's Move of City Offices

Mayor Bookwalter opposes moving city offices to three residences bought on the city hall site. He questions the council's authority to direct the mayor and Board of Public Works and argues against spending money on fireproof vaults for records in temporary quarters.

City Hall Bookwalter Board of Public Works

Misled Hog Triggered Fatal Shot in Ohio Farm Fight

John Worder, a Steubenville area farmer, was fatally shot by his son Samuel during a struggle with a mad hog. The son fired twice with a rifle, missing the animal but striking his father in the lung, authorities report.

Steubenville, O John Worder Samuel Worder

Democrats Straw Vote on Governor in Indiana

Indiana Democrats conduct a state straw vote to choose a gubernatorial nominee and platform. T H Kuhn of Richmond leads the ballot with 2116 votes, followed by Samuel M Ralston, 707, and others. The second ballot shows Kuhn ahead with support from all regions as the party debates governor nomination, state chairman, and platform planks including high license and local option.

The Hoosier Indiana Run T. H. Kuhn Richmond Kuhn Indiana Democracy Thomas H. Kuhn Samuel M. Ralston Thomas R. Marshall Richard K. Irwin Daniel W. Simms John A. M. Adair James McCabe Rl. W. Miers P.M. Griffith M. M. Hathaway Benjamin F. Shiveley Gilbert Hendren Stokes Jackson Adam Heimberger J. Kirby Risk W. H. O'Brien W. H. Elebhorn R. W. Miers

State Printing Board to award contract Friday morning

The State Printing Board will award the state printing contract Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The action signals the conclusion of bidding among state vendors and sets the official contract award time.

State Printing Board

Game wardens pursue hunting law violators in state

Deputy wardens patrol the state enforcing hunting laws. Bruce Burns was arrested near Tipton on Monday for hunting without a license, with fines and costs totaling 34.50 dollars. Arthur McGunnegill Ennis McGunnegill Clyde Gaddis and John Fox were arrested near Losantsville on Sunday for hunting without licenses and each paid 23.45 dollars.

Bruce Burns Tipton Arthur McGunnegill Ennis McGunnegill Clyde Gaddis John Fox Losantsville

Thanksgiving Hunt Licenses Issued At Statehouse

State Fish and Game Commission issued 143 licenses on Monday with a rush Tuesday as hunters prepare for Thanksgiving Day. Reports from parts of the state indicate quail and rabbits are plentiful.

State Fish and Game Commission Statehouse

Fesler Funeral Attended by Duluth City Attorney

Burt Fesier longtime Duluth city attorney arrived in Indianapolis to attend the funeral of his brother Ellis Fesler who died in Los Angeles. The service will be held at the parents home 22 Fletcher avenue followed by burial Wednesday at Crown Hill cemetery after services at o'clock.

Burt Fesier Duluth Minn Indianapolis Elis Fesler Los Angeles Crown Hill Cemetery J. R. Fesler Fletcher Ave

Judge Stubs Warns Dealers Over Tobacco Sales to Youth

Judge George W. Stubbs lectured on the evils of tobacco to a large audience invited by subpoena. Seven tobacco dealers and several local businesses faced scrutiny for allegedly supplying cigarettes to school No 10 children, with the judge outlining the law governing sales to minors.

George W. Stubbs Thirteenth St Ashlandave Stubbs E. G. Graham D. J. Eastburn A. Timberlake G. C. Fisher Frank H. Carter W. A. Munger William Potter

Diamonds in bank boxes tied to Nichols case

The Security Trust receiver for S. T. Nichols & Co. won court authorization to inspect safety deposit boxes held at American National and Capital National banks by Fred Nichols, son of 8. T. Nichols, who vanished days ago while running the business. Authorities suspect diamonds and other valuables may be inside. a companion, Miss Alice Kettlewell, also left town.

Security Trust Company S. T. Nichols & Co Merle N.A. Walker American National Capital National Fred Nichols Nichols Alice Kettlewell

Bryan's No-Cocktail DC Dinner Launches Presidential Boom

William J. Bryan has spent days giving non political talks in Washington. Tonight he kicks off his presidential drive at the Raleigh hotel with 500 Democrats, a $3 dinner, and no cocktails. The event will feature only coffee, ice water, and a mild sauterne.

United Press Washington William J. Bryan United Democracy District of Columbia Raleigh

Nice Oysters On Tap At Oyster Franks In Ah Bamest

Oyster Franks at 118 WN Ah Bamest offers fresh oysters on tap with casual dining and urban casual atmosphere. Local chatter notes constant availability and a popular seaside snack vibe in a compact neighborhood spot.

Frank

Laughs to Self Before Murder Describes Symptoms

A Raleigh murder trial unfolds with Dr Isaac Rich detailing Mrs Bradley’s behavior before the shooting. He testified she appeared lunatic with bulging eyes and self laughter while acting dazed and exhausted. Other alienists supported insanity claims as prosecutors seek to counter defense theories.

Bradley Isaac Rich New York City Raleigh Rich Charles Hill Baltimore Baker

Residence Construction Permit Granted in Pennsylvania Area

Thomas A. Winterrond building inspector issued a permit to C. A. Greathouse on Tuesday to construct a two story frame residence at Pennsylvania and Thirty second streets. The project is valued at 15000 dollars.

Thomas A. Winterrond C. A. Greathouse Pennsylvania

Market Schedule Changes for Thanksgiving Week

The city market will remain open Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for planning a Thursday dinner, and there will be no market on Thursday.

Boy Falls From Car In Irvington Street Incident

Charles Whitney a 14 year old boy fell from a moving car at Illinois and Maryland streets Irvington Tuesday morning and was severely injured. He slipped and struck his head on the pavement while stepping down. He was taken to the city dispensary then home by his father to 526 Euchthave in a carriage.

Charles Whitney Irvington Illinois Maryland Sts Euchthave

Commission on a Visit to Terre Haute for Freight Rates

Union B Hunt president and Charles B Riley secretary of the Railroad Commission visited Terre Haute on Tuesday to confer with hay shippers and railroad officials on freight rates for hay.

Union B. Hunt Charles B. Riley Railroad Commission Terre Haute

Grant H. Clay M D Dentist of Indianapolis Firm

Grant H. Clay M D dentist, after fourteen years with New York Dental Company, is now located at 108 North Delaware Street opposite Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis.

Grant H. Clay New York Dental Company N. Delaware, St Tomlinson Hall Indianapol

New Kitchen Range Deals Offer Value and Installment Plan

An advertisement promotes $35 Kitchen Queen ranges at $23.58 with six holes and a reservoir, boasting bake and cook quality equal to pricier $50 models. Payments of $2 weekly are offered by People’s Outfitting Co. at 133 135 W. Washington and 386 Kentucky Ave. Also notes fresh oysters daily from Oyster Frank at 113 N. Alabama.

People’s Out- Atting Co Washington St Kentucky Ave

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