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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1909

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U S Plans 10 Punish Zelaya Warships Ready to Move

National and foreign dispatches reveal U S action against Nicaragua as Taft Knox discuss crisis. Nine warships to assemble on Atlantic and Pacific coasts with landing forces prepared. Zelaya seeks external loans while Estrada predicted to win within two months.

New Orleans Castrillo Harry Caldera United States Managua Zelaya Caldera Washington Nicaragua New York Cannon and Grace Atlantic Pacific Republic State Department Department Wilson Bentley Europe Estrada Ziloya

Suspect Women Plotted 10 Kill Glover Mystery

In Waltham Massachusetts police believe a woman killed Clarence F. Glover, with doubt arising that 17 year old Hattie LeBlanc is guilty though under arrest. Glover’s dying statement cited by police names the girl as shooter with a revolver, but bullets and gun calibers differ. The case features a missing-witness angle involving Mrs. Lilian Marie Glover and a hidden suspect, Hattie LeVane, found in the Glover house days after the slaying.

Waltham Mass Clarence F. Glover Hattie LeBlanc Lilian Marie Glover Hattie LeVane Glover House Murtier

Telephone suit over books extends to circuit court

Judge Remster overruled the demurrer by New Long Distance to Henry C. Stifel director's suit seeking access to the firm's books. The case proceeds to answer Stifel's allegations in circuit court next Tuesday.

Long Distance Telephone Company Henry C. Stifel Remster Stifel

Deaf students hear Patterson lecture at church benefit

Prof Robert Patterson of Ohio State School for the Deaf Columbus delivers a talk to Indianapolis deaf community at E Washington Street Presbyterian Church benefitting the Home for the Aged and Infirm Deaf. An interpreter aids hearers. Ladies' Home Fund club officers assist. Patterson is noted as a leading deaf lecturer in the United States.

Robert Patterson Ohio State Schoor For the Deaf Columbus Indianapoliz E. Washington Street Presbyterian Church Indiana Institution Ladies’ Home Fund Club Lizzie Bierhaus Emma Cirard Samantha Coate Ida Kiser Quincy Treué Addie Collins Ida Belle Kineley Patterson

Gandy FateleS Must Top Metzger Acts

Prosecutor Hooton suggested stopping candy raffles in drug stores groceries and candy shops to avoid grand jury involvement. Chief Metzger ordered patrolmen to halt all candy raffles citing numerous complaints from parents about children spending their money and even stealing from parents to win a box of candy.

Hooton Metzger

Wife allegedly used onions to mask Geer breath in divorce suit

William A Bisbee files for divorce claiming his wife Bessie ate onions to hide the scent of whiskey she imbibed. He says she appeared sober before 1907, but after marriage became habitually drunk, broke dishes and furniture, and ran him $20 in debt.

William A. Bisbee Bessie Mr. Bisbee

Rabbi Simon Charges Theaters For Jewish Caricatures

In Washington on November 27 Rabbi Abram Simon condemned theatrical managers and playwrights for portraying Jews as inferior or exploitable for humor. He urged Jewish patrons to withhold support from theaters that present the Jew in an inferior light.

Washington Abram Simon Simon

Two Lawyers Die As Car overturns in Italy

Bologna Italy Nov 27 Two lawyers named Marchi and Pasca died and two companions were fatally injured when their car overturned while driving through a rural area at high speed. The accident occurred midday and authorities report the victims were prominent professionals in the city.

Bologna Italy Marchi and Pasca

Lawrence Defeats Mrs Hayes in Hotel Stock Suit

Henry W. Lawrence of the Claypool hotel won a superior court suit brought by Mrs. Luella Hayes seeking 30,000 damages over a disputed stock transfer in the Indiana Hotel Company. Judge Carter found Lawrence not responsible, noting the transfer had been agreed by Hayes and her husband.

Henry W. Lawrence Claypool Hotel Superior Court Luella Hayes Indiana Hotel Company Carter Lawrence

Sourbier Books Cleared in County Audit Report

Expert accountants Parmelee and C B L Lockhart reported to county commissioners that ex Sheriff Edward E Sourbier’s books for 196 years show all fees paid into the county treasury. They verified cash items with the county auditor and clerk and found no missing funds. They noted per diem and salary allocations were used to cover deputy salaries and prisoner meal costs.

Parmelee C. B. L. Lockhart Edward E. Sourbier Marion County Sourbler Sourbier Supreme Cour Sheriff's Fund

Republicans Gather in Indianapolis Promote Silent Purpose

Republican party workers from across the state converged in Indianapolis over Friday and Saturday but offered no clear statement of motive or any evident coordinated design. Attendees included Judge Piety of Terre Haute, James Barr of Bruceville, James J Leftler of Muncie, Delaware county clerk Ed Remy, F. F. Singleton of Martinsville, and several prominent editors, all discussing state politics in varying degrees.

Judge Piety Terre Hutte James Barr Bruceville James J Leftler Muncie Delaware County Ed Remy Seymour Ff. T. Singleton Martinsville

Agar Convicted in Princeton Embezzlement Case

In Princeton Indiana a circuit court jury convicted Henry E B Agar once a wealthy capitalist of embezzling a 515 check from Central Trust and Savings company. The sentence ranges two to 14 years in the state penitentiary. Agar’s attorneys will seek a new hearing while he remains jailed pending action.

Princeton Ind Henry EB. Agar Nanalty Agar Central Trust and Savings Company Princeton Elevator Company

Reading Circle Meets at Mrs Williams Home

The Thursday Afternoon Reading Circle will meet at 22 Central Avenue the home of Mrs J J Williams on Thursday December 2. The program features Fire one of Fiction with Mrs Frankie Fame and Ste Menor NT irs Everett Wagner.

Reading Circle J. J. Williams Central Frankie Ste Menor NT Irs Everett Wagner

Dr Cook III Goes Abroad Sails for Europe

New York Nov 27 H Wellington Wack attorney for Dr Frederick A Cook announced the Arctic explorer had sailed for Europe that day. He gave no ship name though Caronia rumors circulated and Cook was not seen boarding. Wack said the voyage aims to rest and to be near Danish scientists reviewing his polar records.

New York H. Wellington Wack Frederick A. Cook Europe Caronia Wack Dr. Cook Europa

Grand Jury Indicts 12, No Politicians Named

At noon Saturday the grand jury returned 12 indictments to Special Judge William YT. Brown. It was understood that no politicians were indicted as a result of the investigation into recent election promises.

Grant William YT. Brown

Verdict in Chimney Co case awarded 4312 dollars in Superior Court

Judge Carter awarded Alphons Custodis Chimney Construction Co a 4312 dollar judgment against Edwin M Campfield Com and Adtna Indemnity Co over the erection of the state insane hospital at Wadison. The state was denied possession of certain roof tiling placed on the building by Jaklowsel-Xspleadon Co.

Chimney CO Alphons Custodis Chimney Construction Company Edwin M. Campfield c Company Adtna Idemnity Company State Insane Hospital Wadison Carter Jaklowsel- Xspleadon Company

Wellington Johnson Sentenced After $25 Fraud

Wellington Johnson pleaded guilty in criminal court to obtaining $25 from Jacob Crone by false pretense. He was fined $10 and sentenced to six months in the workhouse. Johnson induced Crone to endorse a bogus $3 check. Clint Wagner received 1 to 8 years at the state reformatory for stealing clothing from Samuel Cross.

Wellington Johnson Jacob Crone Johnson Mr. Crone Clint Wagner State Reformatory Samuel Cross

Captain Adolph Asche presses salary claim amid illness notes

Police Captain Adolph Asche seeks to collect 346.38 dollars owed during a leave of absence taken for ill health and a trip to Germany. City Controller Breunig blocked payment, despite the Board of Safety listing the absence as due to illness and Asche asking colleagues to attest to his health.

Adolph Asche Breunig Sence Germany Capt Asche Capt. Asche Board of Safety Capt Asene Ascne

Tragic Ambush Kills Bork Family Near New Orleans

In New Orleans on November 2, William Bork, his wife, and their three year old son were murdered two miles north of the city. Bork was shot in the head, Mrs. Bork in the heart, and the child in the head. The attack appears to have been carried out from ambush as the family was returning from a visit to Mrs. Bork’s parents. Indications point to a criminal assault against Mrs. Bork.

New Orleans William Bork Tvo Bork

Woman Tries to Kill Inmate in Oklahoma Jail

In McAlester Oklahoma on November 27 Mrs James King fired a concealed revolver at Will Jones, identified as her assailant. She was seized by officers and removed from the jail. A mob of about 60 masked men twice tried to lynch Jones before he was moved outside the jail for safety.

Mcalester Okla James King Will Jones Jones

Langford posts 10000 for Johnson fight in Boston

Sam Langford posts ten thousand dollars in Boston to back a match with Champion Jack Johnson. Police warn against bid openings at Madison Square Garden on December 1 as security is stepped up. James Howard, veteran sportsman and former American Derby organizer, dies from automobile injuries in Chicago. Americans lose singles in the Davis Cup tennis. Brookes and Wilding win with precise scores. Other today’s notes mention Notre Dame eyeing Indiana game, Demarest’s sensational run, and Powell favored over Wolgast in upcoming San Francisco bout.

Langford Johnson Boston Jim Woodward Sam Langford Jack Johnson Sydney So Woy McLoughlin Long California Brookes Wildine Norman FE Austalia Mantrick U. S A. F. Wilding Australia Melville H. Long Notre Dame Indiana Washington Park Demarest Cassignol Carr Spencer Powell Wolgast San Francisco Philadelphia National Hall Club Indianapolis Bowlings

Shank Faces Pressure Over City Hall Shakeup Crisis

Indianapolis rumor mill swirls as Mayor-elect Shank trembles under pressure to appoint allies to the Board of Public Works. Holtzman hints at a possible defection to remove Shank from power while Wallace, Carey, and Shepard are floated for control roles. The unsettled scene compounds questions about residency, authority, and the city’s reform plans.

Lewis Shank Anlmary Shank Henan Board of Public Works John W. Holtzman John N. Carey Mr. Holtzman Woltzman Air Holtzman Carry

Bank of Beem and Co Closed by State Order

Auditor of State John C. Diltheimer ordered the private Bank of Beem Peden and Co Spencer Indiana closed. The bank, nearly 40 years old, had funds tied up in Cam G Beem and T A Peden enterprises with deposits about 244000 and 45000 on hand. Depositors are said to be insured at dollar for dollar upon settlement, amid accusations of improper use of depositor funds in manufacturing and livestock purchases.

John C. Diltheimer Bank of Beem, Peden & Co Spencer, Ind Owen County Cam G. E. Beem T. A. Peden Itte Capt. Beem Gosport Banking Company Gosport Messrs. Beam and Podenas

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Henry Caldera Washington, D. C State Knox Taft Hattie Lablanc Waltham, Mass Henry G. Otifel Gandy Fateles Republican Party Indianapolis Richard Aldrich Women’s Municipal League of New York DR. Cook III Amgush Trice Wighd Gell Baker Madison Square Garden Jeffries-Johnson James Howard Chicago Tle Louisville Saylor Kid Me Monkey House Delavan Smith Lake Forest Tuinvis Indianapolis News Openger Bank
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