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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
1
Neighboring charity work unfolds in Northwestern Indiana as Helen Albee shares her Thanksgiving with two underprivileged girls. The event features a decorated home, a full turkey dinner, gifts, and warm hospitality, echoing reports of community generosity and outreach.
Edward Horne Warreyy Shantz Wale ter Mack and Philip Smith admitted stealing five turkeys and four chickens from Simon Goldsmith at 44 Muansachungttes Ave. They were fined one shilling and sixpence and sentenced to the workhouse by Judge Whallon, claiming Goldsmith’s home was familiar to them. The youths said they are sorry for the act.
Charles McGroarty, an attorney, declares he uses insanity defenses when possible in a criminal case. George Bremmerman stands trial for grand larceny amid a whimsical confession about a mania for sealing horses and buggies. The defense role and courtroom mockery provoke laughter as questions about Bremmerman’s identity are debated.
A brief police report notes no major crime but mentions minor illness or disturbance cases from Thursday evening into Friday. Police headquarters indicate no significant larceny or housebreaking events occurred, with authorities acknowledging a quiet period.
The note references new liner advertisements appearing on the ninth page today. It mentions updates to listings and potential new offers, indicating a small classified style insertion typical of the period.
Emil Ewing a Chicago woodworker was fined ten dollars and costs and sentenced to 60 days in the workhouse by Judge Whallon on Friday. Officers Paulsell and Gregory who arrested him said he had loitered around the city begging for several days and the judge signaled a crackdown on loitering especially among able bodied men in the caves.
Washington witnesses at a military affairs hearing testified about Maj Gen Wood In Cuba and Runge Le, author of a North American Review piece criticizing Gen Brooke's Cuba administration. The article May Runcele wrote is alleged to be ordered by Wood. Reports say Toy Baker arranged publication and was introduced to Runge by Wood.
Detectives Gerber and Trimpe believe they’ve rounded up three men linked to the attempted hold up of the Vatdatte train last Saturday night. Suspects William Dugan Ki Doveruve and Mant McCannon, previously city salesmen, were identified from a description and connected to the assault on flagman Ake near the city’s edge.
New York reports Senator Clark asserts the insinuation of collusion between Mrs Culver and Dr Culver is nonsense. He defends his daughter’s actions in a divorce suit and criticizes the ongoing case for alienation of affection against Mr Viasto. Forecasts Indiana area temps and fair, warmer conditions with southerly winds.
A meeting of the Consumers' Gas Trust Company reveals plans to withdraw funds from Merchants National Bank and place deposits at Indiana National Bank and Vo Kembla National Bank. About 30,009 will be moved, with distribution unknown. John P. Frenzel leads the venture. A A Barnes heads the Columbia Bank. The affair centers on a denied draft of 600 and potential changes in leadership.
Robert Staten, a colored porter of the Manhattan club, faced Judge Whe Ging Pete on charges linked to a disturbance at the club. The case involves alleged misuse of privileges and evidence pointing to members attempting to influence proceedings.
Wynne 44, of Flwood, arrested at a bar on W Washington St on a charge of drunken loitering. He gave the name Clark to the officer explaining his mother was in the city and he didn’t want her to know of his arrest. He claimed relatives planned a Thanksgiving spread and he aimed to obtain a free turkey from a hotel kitchen. He had previously appeared before Judge Whatton.
Lienist inspector Maurier reports Friday that the Bellevue road house on the canal and Midhwin road and a nearby grocery operated without city licenses. He notes authorities plan action against grocers and keepers selling meat and animal products without proper permits under the new administration.
Reports from Vladivostok in November describe war fever rising in Japan and Russians barred from entering Japanese quarters. Local sentiment hints at impending tensions as martial mood intensifies amid Pacific hostilities.
A garbled excerpt records Captain W. c Paines describing recent travel with the Indiana monument commission to Vickabure. The text refers to boys, limbs, and a disordered scene around a “bloody mon” with “alt limber legs” mentioned in a jumbled report.
Report from Booth Bend Indiana states surgeon Dr Applegate of the Seventy th Indiana regiment has died. He was a survivor of Col Atrehght raid and is described as a noted medical figure of the era.
Armed three men led a spree across Illinois and Indiana wounding ten Chicago detectives and killing a brakeman. They fled from a dugout near Milera station after a long siege, with two captured near East Totlivet on Friday and the third believed near Liverpool.
Attorney General Miller tells The Sun that police may pursue a suspect even if the law requires proper procedure in cases of suspected murder. He emphasizes that investigators are not to be censured for attempting to capture a killer when a murder is believed to have occurred.
Gov Durbin voiced readiness to aid Chicago police after dispatches on two criminals, calling the crime severe and urging citizens to assist in their capture. He stated he would monitor the case and send state resources if the situation worsened.
In New York county on Capitol Avenue four girls were found in a back room behind Joe Gates saloon. Pattalmen Gunsalus and Hoffbauer claimed the space, alleged beer, and Gates faced loitering and illegal sale charges. Judge Whallan discharged the crowd, including Gates, citing weak state evidence.
Omar O'Hara, an assistant librarian at the Supreme Court Library, decorates his new Indianapolis home with a festive Friday night scene after his bride, noted for capturing In Ovid, Mich, Thursday, swillnd and a celebration follows.
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