Mystery Around Pruitts Deaths Stumps Police
Pleasant Pruitt and wife Winnie were found dead in their basement at 220 E Christ. Two revolvers lay nearby and a missing knife. a note and buried money suggested motive. Police lean toward murder and self murder theory, with unclear cause, while some evidence hints at a double homicide. Jesse Barry found the bodies after returning from school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Pruitt
Winnie Pruitt
E. Christ
Pruitt
Jesse
Mystery Note Fuels Pruitt Murder Case
Sept 30 note "G. P. O. C." sparks speculation over who killed Mrs. Pruitt. Accompaniments include two revolvers, a missing knife, dirtied coat, hat and spectacles found in the basement. Capt. Hyland leads basement search with SUN reporters. evidence leans toward doubt about Pruitt’s guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pruitt
Hyland
Police Department
SUN
Sun classified ads brief list of housing and help wanted
N IW LINER ADVERTISEMENTS from The Sun list items for sale and rent including six and five room houses, furnished and unfurnished rooms, first mortgage loans, and various employment notices for housekeepers, general housework, shop help, and skilled trades such as iron pipe fitter and plumber. Also mentions opal rings and October birth stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Tutewiler Desperate Over Culver Campaign Tactics
Republican coroner candidate Harry Tutewiler grows desperate as opponent Dr. Harry Culver uses a phonograph for street advertising. Tutewiler debates muzzling the device or replying from a street corner while firing back on issues including burial ethics and alleged motives. Both men increasingly raise the public profile with sharp charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tutewiler
Harry Culver
Tutewiler
Democrats Will Get The Hooks In Speeches
The report from the state statistician’s office due next week will address wage changes. Democrats claim wages rose only modestly, while B F Johnson’s forthcoming findings reportedly show higher wage gains and a notable rise in business this year. Of workers whose wages changed, 93 percent reportedly received raises, averaging 10 percent, with 24 percent benefiting overall. The volume of business is expected to rise about 24 percent, though not yet complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson
Republican Press Bureau
Johnson
Indianapolis Weather Forecast for 36 Hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p m October 11 calls for partly cloudy conditions Friday night and Saturday with probable showers Saturday. Temperature readings include 48 at 7 am 69 at noon and 72 at 2 pm Winds are variable with possible showers in Indiana and adjacent states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Startling news expected on grave robbery case
Detectives Asch and Mansing returned from Louisville shortly before noon Friday in search of bodies but found nothing. Friday afternoon they pursued one of the most important clues, expected to lead to additional arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tives Asch
Mansing
Louisville
Birthday Party Whisky Theft Arrest at Court Street
At 519 East Court Street a birthday gathering for W. J. Gardner was disrupted when George Hamilton stole a quart bottle of whiskey. He was found attempting to cork the bottle, held, and later fined one dollar plus costs in police court. refreshments were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hamilton
E. Court St
W. J. Gardner
Gardner
Hamilton
Imad
Public jail reforms urged after Gibson county probe
Amos Butler of the State Board of Charities toured Gibson county finding a corrupt jail and costly orphan homes. Officials plan to close the orphans’ homes and place the children with families as costs rose from 1500 to 3600 dollars. Butler calls the jail conditions the worst in the state and launches a statewide crusade to remedy evils before ministers hold a countywide sermon on October 26 to rally public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Butler
State Board of Charities
Gibson County
Butler
Grave robbing rumors echo from Crown Hill origins
Louis Leonard, a Crown Hill dairyman, recalled signs of grave robbers at Crown Hill cemetery years ago. Ernest Nelson, a nearby florist, said he observed suspicious activity a decade ago but knows of no actual thefts. The tale has circulated as current though the events are long forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Hill
Ernest Nelson
Burglars Loot Arthur Todd Cigar Store on Illinois Street
Burglars entered the Arthur Todd cigar store at 582 S Illinois St through the cellar early Friday morning and stole a large quantity of cigars. They remained undisturbed and no description was available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Todd
S. Illinois St
State May Open The Mines Of Pennsylvania
New York reports that after a conference Senator Pratt withheld comment and said by next Tuesday a settlement will be known. Senators Penrose and Quay left the room to dodge reporters, while Pratt ate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
Pratt
Robertson
Penrose
Quay
Strained Efforts to Settle Anthracite Strike
New York report details a Friday push by Senators Platt Quay and Penrose and Governor Odell to end the anthracite strike. They discussed pressure on operators to restart Pennsylvania mines within six days, with Gov. Stone rumored to call a special legislature session and eminent domain for coal. John Mitchell and J P Morgan attended meetings but officials released no statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Platt
Quay
Penrose
Gov. Odell
Fifth-ave
Pennsylvania
Stone
Wallst
John Mitchell
Ashland House
J. P. Morgan
Political powers try to end coal strike in New York
In New York on Friday Gov. Odell with Senators Platt Quay and Penrose held a noon conference at Platt's office. A large crowd gathered as talks continued until 1 10 pm. No decisions were announced and adjournment was set for Tuesday. Operators remained stubborn and sought presidential injunction via a letter from David Wilcox to Roosevelt. Morgan declined to interfere citing his promise to stay hands off. John Mitchell planned to leave town but faced possible circumstancess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Odell
Quay
Penrose
Platt
Philadelphia
David Wilcox
The
Delaware & Hudson
Roosevelt
Gov. Odell
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Mr.Morgan
Fliatt
Baer
Thomas
Truesdale
Aged Woman Missing From Richmond in Indianapolis
An elderly Richmond woman, Mary Collins aged 62, left for Indianapolis to visit her son Joseph Collins at 1028 State Street. She travels alone, has gray hair and wore a sunbonnet, weighing about 135 pounds. A letter to general delivery indicated her aim, but no word since. Police seek her location amid fears she may be harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Collins
Indianapolis
Joseph Collins
Collins
Richmond
City council delays action on resolution to next meeting
A council member agreed to take steps before the regular meeting next Thursday night but refused to promise more. He urged postponing action on the resolution until then, and the council complied. The matter is settled for now but not finally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nex
Webb City bank and men fined in fraud case
In Carthage circuit court R A B Hobbs of El Reno Oklahoma was awarded 36343 damages against Robert Boatright and others known as the Buckfoot gang of Webb City the Exchange bank of Webb City and its cashier J P Stewart The case alleges that strangers were robbed in Webb City for five years via fake foot races with over 200000 loss in Webb City The bank will appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
R. A. EB. Hobbs
el Reno
O. T
Robert Boatright
Boatright
Webb City
Vincennes Woman Leaps Overboard Aboard Hanover
Ida Carter of Vincennes Ind. wife of John T. Kelly proprietor leaped from the gasoline boat Hanover at Plow Handle Point after a quarrel aboard the Madison Ind. bound show boat. Her sister Lilian Massey also aboard the King Ping Pong company survived. The death was ruled a self inflicted tragedy with no stated motive. Pro hop pilot John Ferris reported the crew's dispute and a pistol threat before the fall. Rescue efforts followed as the body was not immediately recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Hanover
Madison
Ind
John T. Kelly
Plow Handle Point
Ida Carter
Lilian Massey
Vincennes
John Ferris
Kelly
Ferris
Irwins finish interurban track with six squares in dispute
In Columbus Indiana on October 10 the Irwins completed their interurban track segment, covering exposed dirt along Washington Street near John Crump’s street car line. Crump planned a second east side track, prompting a special council session and a resolution banning double-tracking and removing the present center track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Irwins
Washington St
John
Crump
Cramp
Nm Speciak Néssion
Runaway Boy Ross Wyatt Caught Before Leaving City
Ross Wyatt, 13, who ran away from home Thursday morning, was arrested while awaiting a train to Greencastle. He faced a charge of incorrigibility. The brief notice notes his pursuit and capture within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Wyatt
Greencastle
Odell denies coal strike talks at Fifth Avenue hotel
New York Gov Odell denies attending a conference on the coal strike at a Fifth Avenue hotel saying he hopes the strike will be settled. Morgan, linked to the talks, deflects questions with the phrase Is that any of your business. A separate incident recounts millionaire William Jagels defending his Hoboken coal firm with revolvers after thieves struck Welsh coal from barges, resulting in five men surrendering to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Odell
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Down Town
Iam Jagels
Hoboken
Jagels
Delaware & Hudson seeks action against United Marine workers
New York reports the Delaware and Hudson company through VP David Wilcox asked the president to act against the United Marine Workers under the Sherman Act alleging illegality and restraint of trade across seven states. Washington notes Carl Wright held a short conference with the president about the strike, but would not discuss it with reporters as actions to settle the dispute are being contemplated and kept guarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delaware & Hudson Company
David Wilcox
Actio
United
Arine Workers
Ilegal
Washington
Carl Wright
White House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Stepfather
Nicholas Yeager
Jesse Barry
Johnson- Hasster
Friend Yeager
Culver
Statistician’s
Princeton
Louis Leon
Ard
Crown Hill Cemetery
Dementee
Rich
Missouri
Ohio River
Mew
Walscner
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!