Andrews Trial Opens in Murder of Dee Lung
State case hinges on Ollie Sanders testimony implicating James Andrews in the murder of the Chinese laundryman. Witnesses place Andrews at the scene. defense seeks alibi as jurors hear cross examination and police records show Andrews’s possible involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Andrews
Dee Lungs
Ollie Sanders
Nim Davidson
Charles Benedict
Fred Sheets
Indiana Avenue
Doc Lung
Alford
Gerber
Sanders
Davidson
Andrews
Baker
May Kee
Dong Gum Hong
Moy Kee
Sheets
Dog Lung
Harding
Fredmer
J. E. Head
J. K. Wilson
Joseph Clay
D. M. Horner
C. H. Timmerman
Charles Fritchie
Perry Hardin
John Myers
Lamzon Spiece
John Walkatetter
J. E. Dunn
Colored woman sues for alienation of husband’s affections
Fannie Barrington, a colored woman, filed suit in the Superior Court yesterday against Addie Morrison, a white woman, claiming Morrison alienated Barrington’s husband. Barrington alleges Morrison enticed the husband with loving letters and persuaded him to run away, seeking damages of 5000 dollars for the loss of her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Barrington
Superior Court
Addie Morrison
Youngs Remittitur Brings Breach Suit Judgment to Three Thousand
Mary A. Youngs by her attorneys filed a remittitur of 2000 in her breach of promise suit against Corydon R. Shimer. Judge Carter had ruled the original jury award excessive and threatened a new trial unless the plaintiff accepted 3000. The action yesterday settled at 3000 as directed by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Youngs
Corydon R. Shimer
Carter
Judge McMaster Court Clears Docket by Dismissing Prosecution Lapses
Yesterday in Judge McMaster's court more than sixty five cases were dismissed for want of prosecution and lack of action for a year. The docket is cleared for cases needing the court's attention and intervention.
Court records show docket clears with 65 dismissals
Superior Court rooms report many cases dismissed for want of prosecution. Multiple judgments awarded for plaintiffs including Emma M. Rourke and others, with costs noted. Criminal terms proceed with murder case James Andrews juried. New suits filed include City of Indianapolis foreclosure actions and divorce filings.
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Superior Court
John L. McMaster
Call of Docket
James A
Thomas Shehan
Plainum
Emma M. Rourke
C. C
Ue Railway Company
Meridian Fo Nstiwation Company
Robert Spurlock
William Rohde
J. Court
Plaiouff
Pendant
John Gisler
Andrew Oehler
M. Leathers
Lily & Stalnaker
Edward F. Claypool
Vinson Carter
Davia J — Ne Ee Dianapolis -Ratina
S Db
aeath pede _ fuladhner Music Company
Alfred Hoberg
Circuit Court
Henry Clay Allen
Alice L. Musser
Mutual Home and Savings Association
Adam Nicewander
C., L. & L. Railway Company
Fremont Alford
James Andrews
City of Indianapolis
Charles A. Krmer
Norton & Co
Samuel B. Coen
Lemuel A. Kenagy
Lorraine Kenagy
J. EB. Witt
Comet of Indianapolis
J. F. Lingeman
Court records brief index from Wells and surrounding counties
A dense list of court items from the Superior Court and Appellate Court minutes. Items include mentions of cases such as Frederick Levies vs Charlies B Weiss, Della Studebaker v Board of Commissioners of Wells County, Henry Busche v Annie Pittman, Ida Hamilton v Johannes Huntington, and The Geiser Manufacturing Company v Fred Lee. References show trial notes, assignments of errors, and petitions for transfers or removals. The entries cover Wells, Vanderburgh, Porter, Gibson, Clay, and other counties with assorted appellee briefs and petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Frederick Levies
Charlies B. Weiss
Newton . C. Appellees
Lizslie W. Brown
Central Cases and Co
Cass C. C
Appellee
John Adam Fuchehuber
John
Krewson
Et al. Wells Co. Co
Bond
Della M. Studebaker
Ida M. Hamilton
Johnnes Huntington C. C. Appellce
Rk L. Dee
Bevel Valparaiso
Porter C. C
the Geiser Manufacturing Company
Fred Lee
Clay C. C
Oy of
Vincennes
Julis M. Spees
Gibson Co
Mayor’s Duty Cements Stance Amid Possible Re election
The piece notes the mayor has earned respect for his service and will believe he fulfilled his duties regardless of re election results. It argues the winerooms and influence are overstated and emphasizes his commitment to governing honorably.
Mayor Bookwalter Denounces Gambling and Liquor Abuse in City
Indianapolis mayor defends his administration's battle against gambling and liquor violations. He cites elimination of roulette and crap games, tighter enforcement against policy and poker, and threatened license revocations. He defends policing against ex parte statements and calls for fairness while appealing to Methodist influence and public sentiment.
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Indianapolis
Faro
Inapolis
Innapolis
Indiana Avenue
Gansan
Missouri
Alleganies
Ohio River
Lakes
Police Department
United States
Court of St. James
Board of Public Safety
Citzen
Pace Department
Atlon
Indianapolis Police Chief Promises Equal Enforcement
The message to citizens pledges no fear or favor in enforcing liquor and crime laws. He asserts police will curb lawless elements, deny special treatment, and uphold the city’s safety, admitting imperfect practice vs theory and vowing continued effort.
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Virginia Avenue
Low
Indianapolis
Department of the Board of Public Safety
Pearl
Ministers attack Marion county grand jury ruling
An Indianapolis audience of ministers condemns the Marion county grand jury for indicting an imported detective and three citizens involved in his importation. The editorial accuses anti‑executive foes of fabricating evidence, warns against bigotry, and questions whether offering a bribe to learn if a party is corrupt constitutes a crime without intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bulletin
Indianapolis
Marion County Grand Jury
Muncle Times
Ugly political fight rages in Indianapolis city race
The Columbus Republican notes an ugly battle now in progress at Indianapolis and suggests the News has not behaved creditably in a fight affecting political purity. It warns readers many will feel the paper has clothes to wash when the outcome is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Indianapolis
Harris plans Wisconsin fishing trip with De Pauw invite
Adison C Harris former minister to Austria Hungary looks forward to July visit to Crooked Lake Wisconsin with Colonel De Pauw and family for two months. He will fish Tippecanoe river and Rochester before joining Mrs Harris for trout fishing in Wisconsin. Adjunct General John H Ward recalls a Kanakakee river trip with Monticello friends and jokes about his bass catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adison C. Harris
Austria-Hungary
Wisconsin
Indianapolis
Mrs. Harris
Crooked Lake
Colonel de Pauw
Mr. Harris
Rochester
Harris
Tippecanoe
John H. Ward
Indiana National Guard
Kankakee
Monticello
National Guard
Adjutant General
Statehouse
Iside
Indiana
Ward
Na Ban Cassius Hadley
Lake Walloon
Michigan
Baron Rothschild
Mr. Hadley
Frog catching and goofy banter on a summer outing
A long-winded reminiscence describes frog catching with strong lights to stun frogs, Indiana officials and Lake Walloon trips, plus a humorous tale of three polite girls and three college boys at a country hotel lunch. The piece ends with a pie menu mixup and shared laughter.
Assessments approved for numerous Indiana companies list
Marion County Board of Review approved assessments for a long list of corporations including Williams Soap Mfg Co United States Metal Co Union Pipe Co Van Camp Saha ial and Van Camp Wales Coal and Lime C CGi and others at its session yesterday. The docket features firms such as Madden Thos & Son Co Stout's Shoe Co Union Wail Paper and Washington and Assn among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Board of Review
Wohlfeld, Julius Co
Eeave
Williams Soap Mfg. Co
White Chemical Co
Atlas Engine Works
Burnet-Lewis Lumber “Co
Indianapolis Oil Co
Stout's Shoe Co
Stout's Jal Shoe Co
Stout's Factory Shoe Co
Tucker & Dorsey
Webb-Smith Gon Wheelman's Co
Stout's Co
Taisey Pneumatic Service Co
Ubero Plantation Co
Mig
Union Pipe Co
United States Metal Mie
United States Library
Asen, Tron Co
Ng . van Camp Burial Vienna Baking Co
Ward Bros. Drug Co
Warman-Black-Chamberlain Washington and Assn
Wasson H. P. Weber Drug Co
Welsenborn Mfg Co
When Clothing Co
White, A. R
State Printer Delays Report Of Bureau Of Statistics
State Statistician Johnson complains of slow progress by the Burford printing firm. A month ago he warned the bureau might skip issuing a report if progress did not improve. Since then the printer has acted, claiming the delay was due to processing acts of the last Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Bureau of Statistics
Burford
City terminus contract bid outlook remains unsettled
Hugh J. McGowan returned from Chicago with word that bids exceed architects’ estimates, delaying award of the new terminal station contract. The process may proceed without marketing new bids, extending the time before a contract is let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh J. McGowan
Chicago
Furnace progress reported for Kruse and No. Pints OTA
Kruse reports warm air furnace progress at No. project site OTA in Wisconsin. Officials expect improved heating and energy efficiency as work continues through the season with local crews overseeing installation and testing.
Gowdy Credited With Locating Moses Fowler Chase in Paris
An attorney connected to the Moses Fowler Chase case credits John K. Gowdy Indiana consul general in Paris with locating Chase in Dr Comar s sanitarium on March 2. Gowdy aided by Paul Paquet and Henry Cachard overcame Paris police and Duhmes opposition to rescue Chase and return him to his father.
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Moses Fowler Chase
John K. Gowdy
Indiana
United States
Paris
Dr. Comar
Gowdy
Dr. Soliler
James Brown
Mr. Gowdy
de Comar
Paul F. Paquet
Henry Cachard
Frederick S. Chase
America
State Department
Washington
Department of Police
Comar
Duhmes
Edmund Kelly
Kelly
Atkins Company to Acquire Parry Property in Indianapolis
E C Atkins & Co plans to purchase the Parry Manufacturing site adjoining its plant at Illinois and South streets. Bybee and Pratt heirs own the property, with about 280 feet of Illinois street frontage and four Capitol avenue lots. A sale around $20,000 is rumored, with Parry occupying the site under a lease for two more years. The move to the West Indianapolis plant and up to 22 factory buildings could follow within two to three years, expanding the workforce to 5,000 or 6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Atkins & Co
Illinois and
South Streets
Illinois Street
Parry Manufacturing Company
Atkins Company
Addison Bybee
J. F. Pratt
Bybee
Pratt
Manufacturers’ Building and Power Company
Tllinois
Capitol Avenue
Ee ¢ Parry Manufacturing Company
Rtg
Saye
West
Indianapolis
H.C
Indianapolis plans for new CRU steel plate facility
A local group may lead the formation of a concern to erect a CRU steel plate plant in Indianapolis. The site would not be on the newly acquired property as more space is required.
Sheriff Cited to Appear for Contempt
Sheriff Peter Thrasher of Monroe County must appear before the Appellate Court to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. He was cited at the clerk of the Supreme and Appellate Court’s instance for failing to serve a notice or to make a proper return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter 8. Thrasher
Monroe County
Upreme
Trasher
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Neil M. McCrory
William OK
Marshall C. C. Appellee
Bookwalter
Methodist Church
Anton Schmidt
Glenn
Blake Streets
Sophie's Place
West Ohio Street
Wade Hill's
Boeglin
Tom Carter
The
State Printing Board
Tom Ad
Jim
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Jaxz Evans
Aimeult
Tom
Bull Frog
Rom
County Board
P+tew
Parry
Cean Bros
Ind
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West Inden
Baden
Sigughout
French Lick Valley
West Bacen
West Baden Springs
West Baden, Ind
Peter S. Thrasher
Monroe
Sadelle
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