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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1907
Page
1
A North Side druggist Arthur Fatout received ten days in jail and a ten dollar fine plus costs after a 6-year-old girl testified how she procured morphine for her addicted mother. Attorney Ira Holmes challenged the law's phrasing. The case drew sympathy for the child who cried after court.
A busy mix of city chatter from Indianapolis includes license inquiries about John Wood, reflections on city services, a new typewriter for the city controller, a look at the statehouse’s earlier groundbreak, and calls for street paving. Local gatherings, a church social, ministerial meetings, humorous postage stamp jokes, and various oddities round out the snippet with reports on health law, a car firm stake change, and neighborhood patrol antics.
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America has left Spring Valley Indiana for LaSalle to consult Dr H M Orr about an operation planned for next week. The procedure may be delayed until Monday or Tuesday and Dr Orr believes the condition stems from returning to work too soon after his first operation six months ago. Thomas Lewis vice president and W B Wilson secretary accompany him.
A fragmented ad snippet promotes Oyster Frank's at 113 N Alabama and The Gem Laundry offering services. Mentions Bliss Native Herbs at 255 W Wash, and Wolschner's among rough dry and ironing options. The text hints at German style cooking and dining with a waiter manager listed as Tu renz.
Charles Ward of Ward 15 was found guilty of second degree murder in the May killing of Thomas McIntyre after a Sunday drinking spree. Jurors split on the death penalty, but six joined three of hanging to deliver life imprisonment, rejecting the defense of intoxication as entirely excusing his actions. Ward testified he carried a revolver for rabbits, drank at three saloons, and lost consciousness before grappling and shooting McIntyre, whom he did not know. His family and Ward expressed disappointment at the life term.
United Press reports President Roosevelt will sleep in the open as his camp moves from Stam boul to Newellton in Tensas parish. The hunt continues toward the new site about 40 miles from the previous camp and 12 miles from a railroad. The camp outfit travels by train from Stam boul to Newellton. bears are believed to have left the hunting area.
The Lafayette and Logansport Traction company asks the Indiana Railroad Commission to compel Vandalia and Wabash railroads to allow a connection with the interlocking plant at the crossing of their lines and the petitioner’s line at Clymer in Cass county. The Wabash is willing if Vandalia agrees.
Detectives seized William Thrush of Cincinnati and Margaret Murphy of Covington after an anonymous tip alleging hypnotic control over Murphy. Murphy claimed a woman prisoner inside the hotel induced the control and caused abuse, while Thrush denied the accusation.
A Grand Marais dispatch reports the steamer Cypress lost at 7:45 p.m. off Deer Park 18 miles from Grand Marais. Two bodies recovered, mate and another crewman washed ashore. One survivor, lashed to a life raft, in critical condition, cracks of a fierce gale. Vessel built Lorain, two months in service, 440 feet long, 7,400 tons, cargo iron ore. Life savers search for more survivors.
Levy P. Flinn and George Garvey from Boston appeared in police court on loitering charges. Their cases were postponed until Wednesday while detectives investigate. The pair have been linked to manipulating dice at city cigar stands, with one incident yielding 64 in merchandise.
The Indiana Osteopathic society held its tenth semi annual meeting at the Denison hotel with about 50 osteopaths, one third women. Dr. Sparnhurst urged nature over drugs and noted osteopathy as leading in therapeutic thought while quack medicines were blamed for social harms. Other talks by Dr. Clark on tuberculosis treatment and Dr. Holland on alternative methods were also presented.
The State Board of Medical Examination and Registration will hold a license examination for graduates October 22 to 24 in the third floor corridor of the statehouse. A new rule allows students who have completed two years to take the two year exam, credited toward the final, saving study time.
The Security Casualty company of Indianapolis has been licensed by the auditor of state with capital stock of 50000. In corporators include R. B. Turner A. S. Coate W. D. Long Willard Harmon C. E. Weis Henry Coburn E. P. Thayer H. T. Conde Henry Jameson S. R. Holt and W. H. Herriott. Offices will be in the Lemcke building.
Charles C. Smith filed suit in superior court to compel Charles Lyle, a school trustee, to provide bus transportation for Esther Smith to Oaklandon. The trustee argues current routes cover all pupils within three quarters of a mile of their homes and that forcing longer routes would be unfair. Judge Lawson Harvey has not ruled but leans toward the plaintiff. the case may go to the supreme court due to broad interest in the new school law.
The Sun asserts its fourth straight victory in Friday night baseball, promising a complete, fast report with Addie Joss's expert analysis on Saturday's page. A special wire from Detroit feeds Suns headquarters, with bulletins posted from the Sun window at 123 Ohio St. to show scores by innings and key plays.
Secretary of War Taft arrives in Manila on Monday while the first Philippine legislative assembly meets on Tuesday. Rumors swirl that Taft may influence Manila municipal governance after independence supporters won delegation seats. American residents see his visit as timely amid political tensions.
Balpn Starr, claiming Chicago as home, is arrested after allegedly stealing belongings from a hotel room at Spencer House on Illinois Street and leaving Saturday morning. Detectives Simon and Slate detained him on a hotel law violation after papers suggest travel and unpaid bills totaling $42. Starr arrived in Indianapolis ten days ago.
Leipsic Germany Oct 12 The appeal of Carl Hau an American lawyer convicted at Carlsruhe of murdering his mother in law Frau Moliter and sentenced to death began before the German supreme court Dr Dietz Hau's attorney filed lengthy pleadings to overturn the verdict The hearing will reexamine the whole case with new testimony from a young woman who saw Hau enter a cab and drive toward the railroad Then she heard a shot fired from another direction arguing Hau could not have fired both shots on Nov 6 the murder day
William Calvert of Indianapolis was elected president of the Ninth Indiana Cavalry Reunion association at Muncie on Friday. E H Swain and J W Skiff of Muncie were named first and second vice presidents, A A Parsons of Plainfield third vice president, and John G Holtz of Spreland secretary and treasurer. The next reunion will be in Indianapolis the second Friday of October next year.
A Model Toilet Supply wagon was struck by outbound Indiana Traction car No. 275 Saturday morning at Ohio and Meridian streets. Driver E. Bradley escaped uninjured while the horse suffered a slight shoulder cut and the wagon overturned with a broken shaft. Bradley reportedly tried to pull into Meridian Street to let a streetcar pass and then turned in front of the traction car.
A remonstrance circulates to block a city sewer on Fulton Street replacing the old line. Davidson Street sewer users reportedly favor the project if not assessed for the new system. New double houses on Fulton Street push for the sewer to avoid long pipe connections.
United States suit against E H Harriman and Otto H Kahn to compel answers to questions before the Interstate Commission was postponed by agreement and will be heard November 13 before Judge Hough in New York. The issues concern the purchase of Illinois Central stock by Union Pacific through Kahn Loeb and company, of which Kahn is a member.
Pp. F. Hudson was fined $1 and costs after pleading violation of the speed law and failure to display a license number. He testified he ordered the numbers last May and only received them Thursday after his arrest. Hudson is the first man arrested on that charge. Jap Clemens and Stanley Brooks also drew fines of $1 and costs.
Special dispatch from Vienna reports Emperor Franz Josef worsening at noon with coughing and catarrhal inflammation unchanged. He rose as usual but remains feverish with poor appetite and shows marked indifference to his condition, as aides monitor progress and medical updates.
A local notice invites residents to visit Meet Your Friends at Zull and Rear located at 11 East Ohio Street. The gathering promises a casual social spot with possible community group interactions and refreshments.
Dr Grant B Clay of Indianapolis advertises dentistry with 14 years at New York Dental, now at 108 N Delaware Ave opposite Tomlinson Hall. Ad lists Kitchen Queen Barges price and epox oven notes, plus People’s Out on W Washington Street.
Decatur Ill Oct 12 Predictions of acquittal for Fred Magill and Fay Graham Magill were made by their followers as the state rests in the murder trial of the former banker and his bride. The defense says the state showing strengthens their case and that Pet Magill acted from despair after learning of Magills love for another. Clyde Long is expected to testify with his mother Mrs Glengnagie in Dayton Ohio opposing the Magills. Miss Magill will stand by her father.
The State Board of Health quarter ending Sept 9 shows improvement over last year. Gov Hanly urged exhibi tion at the Washington tuberculosis conference next summer. Lab reports 1,246 pathology samples. chemical dept made 2,092 inspections with 100 excellent. 159 prosecutions and 150 convictions yielded 2715 to the school fund. 45.6 percent of 206 drugs adulterated. camphor tinctures weak. water samples 108 good 96 polluted.
In superior court Albert H. Millhouse was awarded 185 damages against Mooney-Mueller Drug Company. Millhouse claimed the companys automobile frightened his horses and, after they began to run, sped and caused injury to the horses and damage to the carriage.
Powerful double flue heater warranted to heat three rooms and hold five hours. Price two dollars cash or 75 cents per week. People’s Outfitting Co locations listed. James P. Carroll offers Round Oak furnace with claim of best heating plant. Celery Vesce for that head.
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