Supreme court orders new trial for ex auditor Sherrick
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed the prior sentence for David E. Sherrick former state auditor and ordered a new trial. Sherrick has been in Michigan City penitentiary and will be brought to Indianapolis under guard likely with bond. The court held he did not embezzle state funds but taxes owed to insurers.
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Supreme Court Today
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Sherrick Freed After Supreme Court Reversal
Michigan City Indiana November 16 David F Sherrick on the prison farm learns the supreme court reversed his case and he will be freed likely. He says no one lost a dollar by him as auditor and he is glad with the result. Warden Reed will notify him once the decision is certified and directions to move him to Indianapolis are received.
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Missionary Union Elects New President At City Meeting
The annual meeting of the Missionary Union of the city elected Mrs. H. B. Master as president for the new year. Offiers include Vice President Mrs Byrer Secretary Mrs Compton and Treasurer Mrs E B Morgan. An address by Rev Benninghoff on Burmah followed talks on China Alaska South America India and Mountain eers.
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Force of blow breaks arm in cab confrontation
A taxi driver Ned Johns, employed by a local cab company, struck one of two fare dodgers Thursday night in an attempt to collect payment for a ride across the city. The blow fractured the man’s arm, leaving him injured as the incident unfolded.
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Pugilist Mike Ward Dies After Knockout Fight
Mike Ward of Sarnia Ontario died in Grand Rapids Michigan after a knockout by Harry Lewis of Philadelphia. Physicians cited brain concussion as the cause. A coroner's inquest and arrests of Lewis, referee Ed Ryan, and trainer Frank O'Brien followed as police probed the bout and floor padding concerns.
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Reservoir Cleansing Planned for Southside Water Basin
The southside waterworks reservoir will be drained next week to start repairs. After emptying the basin, measurements will fix repair costs and bids will be requested for winter consideration. If weather allows, work begins in spring and the basin should be ready by mid June.
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Installed Officers At Academy of Medicine Banquet
At the Hol Brau meeting the Academy of Medicine installed officers for the year. Dr Buchman read a paper on Psychology and after dinner speeches followed. Dr Garrette Van Sweringen, the new president, gave a witty address despite circulating jokes from the campaign.
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Mason to Demand County Clerk Office from Incumbent
Joseph N. Mason plans to formally demand the surrender of the county clerk’s office from W. A. Johnson after a legal opinion declaring the 1903 act on term expiration unconstitutional. Johnson says he will serve a full four year term, while others like Dr. J. L. Smith and George W. Lindemuth react to the ruling and its implications.
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Dan B. Ninde
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Jacob Gable
William Smith
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Auditor’s Office
Frisco Mayor and Ruef Indicted on Extortion Charges
In San Francisco on November 16, Mayor Eugene Schmitz and Abe Ruef were indicted on five counts of extortion. Warrants issued as Ruef arranges bonds, while prosecutors hint at broader graft charges to follow. The case tests long standing local power and hints at further revelations.
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Platt Faces Allegations Of Secret Room Encounters
New York reports allege Senator Thomas C Platt maintained a back room at 214 West Thirty eighth street used for private visits for fifteen years. Mrs Platt reportedly confronted him and a servant described visitors including women. Platt denied the charges calling them lies as he left for downtown.
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Trial date set in Paoli gambling case
Indianapolis news notes C G Hadley deputy attorney general returned from Paoli where the French Lick and West Baden gambling cases are pending. Circuit court trial is set for January 29 before Judge Buskirk and a justice of the peace proceeding is scheduled for December 4.
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Malta-Vita Promoted as Healthful School Food
An advertisement urges giving children Malta-Vita to prevent health strain from schooling. It claims malt based Malt Life food boosts body and brain, supplies digestible maltose, and builds blood. The product is described as tasty, ready to eat and sold by grocers for 10 cents.
Air navigation progress and future air warfare discussed
London observers at the Royal United Service Institute heard Colonel Fullerton outline advances in aerial navigation. Major Baden-Powell and others warned that aerial ships will shape future wars and urged Britain to develop a ready aerial force and better airships.
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Aldershot
President Roosevelt Keeps Busy in Panama Isthmus Visit
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt visit the Culebra cut and Taboga plans in Panama. They attend a reception at the Amador palace with Amador and his wife and later meet canal department heads at the hotel. The Star Spangled Banner opens the club event as residents cheer.
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National Assembly
Revival of Fort Wayne Relic Room Program Planned
Mary Penrose Wayne chapter Daughters of American Revolution invites Fort Wayne residents to an evening at the relic room in the county courthouse on Monday December 3. The event features reminiscences by old Fort Wayne settlers and aims to expand the pioneer relic collection and promote preservation of local history.
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Toledo Pastors Form Full Union in Labor Body
The Toledo Pastors union was represented at the Central Labor union meeting last night and is now a full fledged labor body. Clergymen from Christian churches attended to represent the new organization.
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Fire damages $500 in Winter Street blaze
A cross wiring started a blaze about 2 30 Friday morning in a two story frame building at 2223 Winter street occupied by A H Berry and owned by R L Romy. Damage to the building and contents was estimated at $500 and the structure was fully insured.
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National Express Raises Salaries for Low Earners
The National Express company announced a ten percent salary increase today for employees earning under $200 per month. The raise applies to all staff who have been with the firm for over a year, with the adjustment effective for the 12 months ending November 15.
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