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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1906
Page
1
The article notes the start of installing large storm doors at the west entrance of the courthouse as a sign of impending cold weather. It also covers local figures and events, including plans for Riverside Park, remarks by power officials, and various community notices. The piece touches on the Herron Art Institute exhibits and a range of civic matters and personalities.
Mira Anna Jackson sues Artemud N. Hadley for 93000 over an incident three years ago in his Talbott block office. She testified that he propositioned her after she offered toilet articles, and she was struck on the hand with his ost. The defense may claim Mills Jackson visited Hadley’s office often, provoking the incident, and seeks to prove a blackmail scheme.
Roscoe Jessup and Wesley Antrim of Jessup Antrim pleaded not guilty but were found guilty of selling milk below standard and each fined ten dollars plus costs on appeal from police court. Sola cigars 16 cents and Thanksgiving dinner at National Restaurant are noted in the same item with brief mentions.
Criminal Judge James A. Pritchard will not appeal to the supreme court from Judge Kenry Clay Alten of the circuit court ruling that Pritchard’s official term begins January 1 and that Judge Fremont Allard remains in office until that date. Attorney General Miller’s opinion cited. further contest deemed unwarranted due to heavy litigation costs and the likelihood no higher court decision would be issued before January 1.
In the November session, the grand jury will adjourn for Thanksgiving and not start the special inquiries immediately when it reconvenes next week. Testimony in the Harry Rouse franchise investigation and related cases is expected to wrap up by Wednesday evening, with further hearings on Indred in yal and other councilmen proceedings noted.
Depositions read in the Bassett divorce case reveal allegations against Rev. Dr. John Hunt and Mrs. Bassett. Witnesses from a boarding house in Atlantic City describe sightings together and a protective claim by Hunt. Child Chester and baby Lawrence are noted, with claims of frequent late night visits and intimate contact.
Charles Schluter, a Black man, was sent to the grand jury from police court on assault charges after cutting Conductor Pat Tounes at Indiana Ave streetcar. Bail set at 1500. Schluter’s wife, said to have aided, was discharged. Public Safety officer Charles Torenller testified from office window near Transit Terminal Building.
The Rev. rector exits Grace Pro-Cathedral after four and a half years, departing Wednesday for Wheaton Wisconsin to begin work as rector December 1. Bishop Joseph M. Francis will preside at morning services in December with evening services led by Rev. E C Bradsley. A Thanksgiving service is planned with Bishop Francie preaching and the Flower Mission receiving the offering.
EO, WARSAW, Nov. 27. The exile of political offenders to Siberia and northern Russia has begun again despite government claims of leniency. Three hundred exiles were forwarded last night to Siberia, marking a renewed crackdown on dissent.
Dan Pocoits, colored, found guilty of a crime against his daughter, received a nine year sentence in the penitentiary. The case arose in Mobile, Alabama, with details blurred by damaged text and transcription errors.
Landis to appoint a seven member board to manage the business finances of Sion City and replace receivership. The plan will discharge receivers and pay creditors at 70 cents on the dollar. Receiver Hat will chair. Dr Dawin will have representation.
Romney, star of Belle of Mayfair, acknowledged reports of a secret marriage to Harry Smith, the musician, in Boston last night. She said she wished to keep it quiet until returning to New York.
A coal dealer, A J Rabe president of Puritan Coal company, was fined in police court for short weight and for signing a certificate with unissued weight. The case involved Trotakey of 17 Howard St purchasing coal from Harrisburg Coal Co and Bertha Ben fret weighing the pot at the Patge station. Witnesses reported the coal pile appeared insufficient and a ton was three pounds short.
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad officials announce an advance of four cents an hour for switch men. The measure, effective soon, aims to improve pay for workers in the railroad’s western division.
Two assailants attempted to rob a passenger car on a Reno train, leaped to the ground after revolvers were displayed, and were captured by passengers with the conductor forcing the train to stop. Names listed as William Keating and William Deal. Police stopped the robbers before they could claim Reno.
A fire at the Tremont hotel in Wabash Indiana caused about 15000 dollars in damage last night. Insurance coverage reduced the financial impact.
At a federal arraignment before Judge Albert B. Anderson, Schwarts, also called a counterfeiter, faced charges linked to the so called Colony Company scheme. The indictment described a plan to solicit $1 shares, form a Georgia land venture, and defraud subscribers. Fitzgerald pled not guilty. case set for Jan 1907. Schwartz pleaded guilty to counterfeiting, received $19 fine, five years at Fort Leavenworth with hard labor, and asked for clemency but was denied. The court also heard Engelbert, a Richmond mail carrier, who sought leniency citing sick children. judge granted the maximum penny penalty after the plea for the children.
Promoter Daniel W. Bolen of the lia fayette Crawfordsville Greenestle and Bloomington Southern Traction company sues Edward H. Barrows and John S. McCullough seeking an accounting and appointment as receiver alleging a July agreement to promote the Wine and alleging lockout from the Traction and Terminal building on November 10. He claims company capital stock 1000 and mismanagement by associates left the firm solvent but with valuable assets.
In Anderson Indiana on a night in November an elderly blind woman named Elizabeth Hamel was found dead after a fire at her home several miles west of the city. Neighbors reported she was burning and several clues like matches and tobacco were found at the scene. Her guardian Charles Leonard lived with her and was away at the time. she owned land and home prior to her death.
In Sioux Falls South Dakota on November 8 a not guilty plea was entered by Mrs Emma Kaufmann wife of brewer Moser Kaufmann before Judge Jones in a state circuit court charged with murdering Agnes Potty a ten year old domestic. Proceedings indicated that further arguments would be made for a continuance.
Geologist W d Metne outlined plans for a deep channel project to transform the Mississippi waterway, proposing a vast sediment removal effort and a cleansing works at the canal headwaters. Board members including Col W R Lockwood and Maj E E Win spoke amid support from merchants and business leaders for the enterprise.
A jury in federal court found the America Sugar Refining Company, called the stear trust, guilty last week of accepting rebates from the New York Central railroad. A fine of eighteen thousand dollars was today assessed.
Report from Tangier on November 25 describes fierce clashes between native troops and tribesmen near Tangier harbor. Civilians watched from beach and town as more than 1,000 men engaged in heavy fighting. The Sun seeks columns to cover the developing scene with precise details and dates.
Dayton officers hold Dona Gilman on a vagrancy charge while Walter Kunze, 31, with scratches on his face and a history of trouble, provides a shaky alibi. The McCall woman led investigators to Dayton after she and Kunze, from Marion County workhouse, arrived Friday night. She says Kunze stayed with her at Mrs. Smeal’s on Jefferson Ave and that a newspaper with murder details was found in her possession. The case hinges on scant evidence and an upcoming court review.
Washington dispatch reports Representative and Mrs Longworth arriving in the capital and heading to the White House. They will stay in D C during the congressional session. A Bay City tabloid style item mentions a Dayton crime witness and the ongoing murder inquiry with conflicting testimony from relatives and neighbors.
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