Court Hint Raises Doubt on Impartiality of Ruling
A report notes a matter involving votes and suggests another court could render a more impartial judgment, signaling concerns about current proceedings and potential recusal or reassessment.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1910
Page
12
A report notes a matter involving votes and suggests another court could render a more impartial judgment, signaling concerns about current proceedings and potential recusal or reassessment.
Democratic county committee names Thomas Taggart to preside at a Parker meeting as insurgents complain the move proves the boss is not whipped. Republicans call it a misstep that could push anti-Taggart Democrats toward Beveridge while insurgents insist they alone ruled the party.
Charles A. Bookwalter denounces a circulating tale that Mayor Shank will resign on January 1 1911 and be replaced as controller by former mayor. He calls the rumor false, citing he will assume office by vote and not via any man's book. He adds he is not attentive to politics now.
Rev Allan B Philputt lauded the work of Dr Jameson during funeral services for the aged physician. The event was held at Central Elevate and Walnut, honoring a man long linked with local medical progress.
Frank Blatman and Alvin James pleaded not guilty to coloring and selling oleomargarine for country butter. Deputies arrested them Sunday. Commissioner Young granted a continuance to allow test results from the Bureau of Chemistry. Bond set at 500 dollars. 700 pounds of oleomargarine stored for destruction. Poynter, claimed as alias, says he was offered work at four cents a pound but fled when officers arrived.
Mrs. William Hendress of 612 North Sherman drive was assaulted by a highwayman who fled with her purse containing $28 a gold fob and a check for $200 after she left a streetcar on Sherman drive. Officers Pressley and Stone responded as she searched for the assailant. In a separate incident George J. Sauer of 1050 South Alabama street reported a break in with five bracelets two rings a locket and chain valued at $40 taken from his back-door entry.
The Post Office Department invites bids to haul mail between the post office and two traffic stations. The four year contract supersedes the Indianapolis Transfer Company, which will finish hauling by July 4, 1911. Bidders must supply two two horse wagons and eight one horse wagons and post a 15000 dollar bond. The service requires 661 trips weekly between locations.
Naum Pitroff, 19, who arrived from Indianapolis after stealing watches from local jewelry stores, was sentenced in Shelbyville circuit court to one to fourteen years on a plea of guilty. He threatened death by his own action if imprisoned, and his father accompanied him to prison.
Inspector Don T. Fausett files a mandamus suit against the board of county commissioners and Auditor Lahm. He claims the fourth and fifth precinct boundaries and voting places were altered secretly by a dummy board and without proper public notice. The suit seeks inspectors appointed per June 1906 boundaries and necessary supplies for the November election.
The YMCA inaugurates a new Bible investigation club with an anticipated 400 members. Meetings begin Oct. 19 and run through the winter. The organizing committee includes T. B. Fulmer, T. L. Brookie, J. C. Brown, F. W. Fansher, KH. L. Ferris, and others with FP. R. McAnally as Bible work director and E. C. Rookey as general secretary.
Women surged into J A Rink's on North Nitnois street Monday night hoping to glimpse Parisian hat creations. The article lists a recipe including willow plumes lace velvet and orchids as part of the marvel.
Williau J. Suffal a 24 year old railroad shop worker in East Washington street was caught in a belt and his left arm mangled likely requiring amputation. The Panhandle team star pitcher from last season he is taken to St. Vincent's hospital and boards at 2404 East Washington street with home in Freedom Indiana.
A member of the Chinese royal blood comes to Indianapolis to study at Butler College. T. K. Dju, grandson of Canton vice regal figure Dju Fu, will enroll as a special student in mathematics and chemistry. Li Ru Hung influenced his arrival, aided by Butler’s growing East Asian student community.
Police search for Harry T. Owens a former salesman and proprietor at 700 South Meridian Street. A warrant charges Owens with embezzling $3000 from customers. he left his wife who sold furniture and returned to her home.
After a three ballot election Rev. George Knox of Lafayette is chosen moderator of the Presbyterian synod of Indiana at the Tabernacle church session opening. Rev. W F Padgett and Rev S W Huffer are elected temporary clerks. Retiring moderator Rev Harry Nyce speaks on developing human nature. A public meeting is set for Tuesday with Rev Warren Wilson and Rev Joseph Worden to speak.
The seventy eighth Indiana Baptist convention sessions begin at 7 30 Tuesday night at College Avenue Baptist church with morning and afternoon meetings planned through Friday. Rev D B Rickard leads the preparatory service, Rev W G Everson gives the welcome, President J F Vichert speaks, and Rev E T Poulson delivers the convention sermon.
Lawrence Curry of Tipton Indiana ran away from home and stayed at the Palace hotel for several days. Police notified his parents after recognizing him from inquiries. Bicycleists Trimpe and Rucker assisted as the boy was detained to await parental contact.
In Marion county a contested case over new county precinct boundaries is set for trial with a nonresident judge to hear the merits. Judge Pliny Bartholomew proposed a judge from another county, and the court scheduled next Monday at 10:00 AM for the trial amid concerns that all Marion county judges have a personal interest.
King George and Queen Mary arrived in London on Tuesday after spending the season at Balmoral castle in Scotland.
Two toned mohair rug 30 by 60 inches priced at $4 from an $8 value. Germany Saxony rug 3.3 by 5 feet priced at $5 from $8 value. Other rugs offered at $1 and $2 in 2 by 3.2 and 18 by 386 inch sizes, with values 68 cents to $1.35. Located on the fourth floor south.
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