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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
1
Isadore Wolfson loses appeal as Judge Vinson Carter rules Standard Oil may sell oil by the can not by the gallon. The inspector vows to continue efforts for honest measure and plans to take the case to the supreme court.
Gen. Oran Perry reports progress compiling Indiana troops in the Mexican War from newspapers and letters due to missing official records. He notes the adjutant general aided reporters with publishable orders and key matter, and that five Indiana regiments and over 300 men enlisted in Kentucky. Three Indiana mounted rifle companies served as well.
Items from Indianapolis detail holly wreath orders, Christmas decorations, and remarks about snow before Thanksgiving. Mentions fire department budgeting, I O O F buildings, a Dec 11 club party giveaway, counterfeiting trial insights, a Meridian street horse incident, labor activism, souvenir postal cards, and a Christmas bazaar with oyster supper at the Central Reform church.
Cora Banks nine years old was killed when a Michigan Streetcar No. 2038 ran over her as she darted into its path at Patterson Street. Motorman Vergil Phillips attempted to stop but could not avert tragedy. the car dragged the body over 100 feet. The incident prompted an ambulance rescue and the investigation concluded the accident unavoidable. The child's mother is deceased and she lived with her uncle Tim Brisbin. she has a twin sister and a brother and father. The body was sent to the city morgue.
A large man weighing over 150 pounds described as a laborer allegedly climbed into Dr. Pettijohn’s buggy outside a drug store at Twenty-fifth Street and Central Avenue, drove off, and led officers on a wide search. The suspect turned out to be George Castor, a boy of about 12 Cornell Avenue, who admitted stealing multiple items including another buggy, a bicycle, and roller skates. His mother fainted upon learning of the arrest.
Witness Horatio W. Seymour testified about the Chicago Chronicle and Walshs road finances. The government alleged the paper lost about 1.11 million funded by Chicago National Bank, with notes of 100000 each to Walsh. Barlow described bank advances for construction and taxes, and foreclosures on bonds.
Ampere the “Wizard of Electricity” performs shocking stunts during a local theater engagement. He tours after a rest in Indianapolis visiting the power plant of Indianapolis Light and Heat to test his tolerance, declaring he can endure more current than most men.
A national G A R general order urges posts to elect officers at the first December meeting and to recruit to fill death losses. It emphasizes regular attendance, member engagement, and joining non affiliated comrades, with suspensions to be a last resort.
Chicago reports say six big packing firms accuse retailers of keeping meat prices high while packers have cut their wholesale offers. Prices for pork, loins, chops, and beef have fallen 1 to 5 cents over 30 days, but retailers allegedly hold prices high. Fears grow over possible tariff removal on Canadian and Mexican meat if price criticism continues. Sinclair associated rumors and packer concerns about child labor in Packingtown also surface.
Police say a blaze at a tenement house at 2121 Second Avenue New York was of incendiary origin and undoubtedly the work of thieves. Fifteen people perished in the fire, according to authorities.
Police revealed a mix up after contractor William Leitz claimed he was assaulted by Turpie Smith at the Bull and Bear saloon. Walter Jureng, a former Ye Ark proprietor, was later identified as the actual victim. Grace Dixon faced fines and workhouse time for keeping the resort where Smith was arrested, promising to leave Indianapolis. A Crawfordsville girl with Smith and Owen Pickens was fined and sent home with her mother en route. Charges against Pickens and Smith were continued. officers noted Leitz’s past work with the Junclaus contractors led to the mistaken accusation. Attorney Harding indicated Smith wished to speak to the court, but Judge Whallon would hear it later.
United Press reports Nemours Algeria November 27 that five additional Benis Nassen tribesmen tribesmen joined native rebels in attacking French forces. French troops burned villages and shelled mountains while reinforcements arrive. About 12,000 natives are in the field.
Bicycle Officer John Mullin returns from Chicago with William Gorkey and Edward Rasuhin, wanted in Indianapolis for breaking into William Jaynes' grocery on N Belmont. Chicago police arrested them for bumming. Gorkey used alias William Walters. a letter from his Milwaukee-based brother advised evading police.
Seth M. Richcreek, president of the Richcreek bank, is in New York City on business. It is understood his return time is unknown, with an Indianapolis arrival expected by Friday to address pending legal matters.
The ladies of the First United Presbyterian Church plan a fair for the afternoon and evening of Wednesday December 4 at the home of Mrs. David M. Elliott 2331 Talbot Avenue. Christmas presents of all kinds will be offered for sale.
Acme Milling Company will grant employees the entire Thanksgiving Day off with each worker receiving a turkey as a management gift. Eight large turkeys are noted as available, with advertising for La Carte and Ye Ark locations.
A bartender Turner challenged his Sunday liquor charge after serving a saloon porter following his arrest for violating the Nicholson law. Judge Whallon freed the saloon proprietor, then Turner was convicted for giving liquor on Sunday. appeal argued Turner acted under officer control.
At a park board meeting in the office of President Charles E. Coffin plans were laid for interim park operations until an engineer and superintendent are named. Fred McClellan will lead outside work, Blythe Hendricks and BD. E. Dupree will manage office duties. Several laborers and a witchman were laid off for winter, reducing payroll by about $300 monthly.
A morning blaze, reportedly started by a spark, damaged the roof of a double house at 487 and 439 E Louisiana St. and caused about 400 dollars in damage to the first residence and 500 dollars to the second. Mrs. Francis Thornburgh of 455 E Louisiana St. slipped and sprained her hip while fleeing upstairs as firefighters extinguished the flames. Jasper M. Clary and daughter Martie Rene reside at 1379 E Louisiana St.
A streetcar along Maryland Street near Virginia Avenue halted briefly when a wagon loaded with peanuts spilled sacks on the track. Six sacks fell, one burst, peanuts scattered, and once cleared, passengers resumed travel as bystanders gathered peanuts as a favored beverage refreshment parlor would have.
The coroner ruled David Elder of Fortville died from injuries in a three weeks old Indiana Union Traction wreck near Howland station Indianapolis. The interurban car left the rails at a curve, toppled, and Elder was the sole seriously injured victim, dying hours later at St Vincent's hospital.
Fred Malwig, a saloon keeper, pled guilty to Nicholson law violation after a mistaken charge of selling without a license. He paid a $10 fine and costs as a first offense. Adolph Maier, another saloon keeper, violated Nicholson law twice and was fined $2 plus costs. John Dampier and Frank Katz were each fined $10 and costs. Drugstore cases against four arrested Sunday for blind tigers were continued until Friday. Denison Barner Shop. The best.
Washington dispatch reports the defense rested early as experts testified briefly. The government may finish rebuttal today ahead of jury addresses spanning several days. Witnesses from Salt Lake City described Mrs Bradley's threats to force Brown's marriage, including "blow his head off" remarks.
The Board of Public Works on Wednesday wrote to City Controller George T. Breunig asking him to recommend to the city council a $2,000 transfer from other funds to the bridge fund. They note many small Indianapolis bridges are badly in need of repairs.
Advertisement notes 35 Kitchen Queen ranges priced at 23.50 with six holes and reservoir, warrantied for baking and cooking. payment terms include $2.00 cash and 7 5/6 cents per week. Listings for People's Outfitters at 133-145 W Washington and 354-36 Kentucky Ave. Query about cabinets at Harrod's Studio 15 Virginia Ave.
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