Girl Over Fourteen Ends Kidnapping Case
Rufus Kiefer charged with kidnapping Dora Smith was dismissed in pollor court Thursday morning after evidence showed the girl is over 14. The defense introduced the family Bible via Mrs Smith’s sister to support age. The case invoked a new statute making enticement of a girl under 14 a crime. Max Smith testified the girl left home due to her father’s objections to her relationship with Kiefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Kiefer
Dora Smith
Pollor
Mins. Smith
Max Smith
Kiefer
Benefit of Newsboys at Unique Theater for Panic Victims
The Morton Stack company plans a week long run of Mysteries of New York at the Unique theater with part of nightly receipts donated to Indians harmed in Monday’s panic. Mayor Holtzman may appoint a businessmen committee to manage all receipts each night. Amateur performers will appear Thursday after the Two Orphans show. notable acts are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Stack
New York
Unique Theater
Morton Purch
Unique
Morton
Holtzman
Ant Concert and Arachnoid Social at Home Presbyterian
The Woman's Missionary Society of Home Presbyterian plans an old fashioned concert at Edward DeGroot's home, 106 WW Thirty-first, followed by an Arachnoid social. Performers include Keturah Ann Babbit, Samantha Hopan fetched, and others. admission five cents, with proceeds for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Home Presbyterian Church
Ed Tward DeGroot
Mtny
Keturah Ann Babbit
Samantha Hopan
Pbin Adaur
Thankful Witherspoon
Scotland
Aten
Rustin Derby
Joe" Ames Peavine
Ichabod Equibhe
Dafin Derby
Esa
Melchisedk
Snodgrass
Hezekiel Popanhouer
Brana Finmal
Aingen
Thia Enda
Horse’s Leg Breaks as Ice Company Cart Lurches
A horse hauling for Mutual Ice slipped on black pavement near Thirty-frater and fractured its leg. The incident disrupted service as workers reeled from the accident and prepared a salvage response.
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Thor Flornaing
Hyde declines to resign as Equitable vice president
James Hazen Hyde, first vice-president and chief owner of Equitable Life Assurance, refused a voluntary resignation when asked by a five-member general agents committee. He met the committee by appointment at the Bavoy hotel, called the request cowardly and disgraceful, and the agents reported back to their meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Assurance Society
New York
James Hazen Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society
General Agents’ Committee of Five
Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Bavoy Hotel
Earl
Violation of postal laws leads to arrest in Jasonville
Fred Btalcup of Jasonville was arrested Wednesday by Deputy Marshal T. &. Martin on a postal law violation charge. He was released on bail. Btalcup, a hotel clerk, allegedly cashed a $3 postal order after travelers left owing a bill, claiming it credited to the proper account. W. T. Selfridge, hotel proprietor, says Btalcup had no right to cash the order. Selfridge is involved in other litigation as the hotel owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Btalcup
Jasonville
C. G. Marshal T. &. Martin
Vail
Btalcup
Starcup
W.T. Selfridge
Stulcup
Belfridge
Fra
Two Are Gone From Town In Troubled Weekend
John Sinker reports his wife disappeared from 21 Massachusetts Ave on Tuesday taking her belongings. Charles Rush from across the street also left his family on Monday night. Mrs Rush says her husband planned to go downtown to press a suit and has not returned. They have one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sinker
Massachusetts Ave
Charles Rush
Binker
Coal Team Strikers Spark Montgomery Ward Dispute
May involve all coal teamsters after nonunion drivers deliver coal to Montgomery Ward and Company. Union teamsters refuse to honor contracts, Coal Team Owners association trembles, and an employees' organizing committee begins efforts Thursday possibly leading to a lockout or strike. John Webb, found on his suitcase with a battle scene signboard, was sent to the asylum after an earlier incident.
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Bcrippo-M'Rae Press Association
Chicago
Montgomery Ward & Co
John Webb
The Owen Proposition and the Borges Scheme
A Boston ledge of promoters and political allies built a multimillion dollar scheme around tehuantenec land investments and offshore ventures. W D Owen aided Borges in a plan involving rubber plantations, trust interests, and promissory dealings while facing indictments and sensational debts.
Wateon Divorce Defense Claims Condone by Cohabitation
Miles E. Wateon answers his wife Mary Wateon in superior court denying cruelty and attack allegations in her divorce filing. He argues she condoned any offense by lying with him after the events, and thus is not entitled to the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles E. Wateon
Mary Wateon
Saloonist 18 Fined In City Court Case
Joseph Gasper was arraigned in county court on Thursday for selling liquor on Sunday. He runs a saloon at Noble and Washington streets. The case against Fred Encott James Mann Evert Inglebright Henry Brock and Rey B Teal all as saloon keepers, who were arrested for Sunday opening, was continued until April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph. Gasper
Nnea Yuana Conte
Palies Court
Noble and
Washington-sts
Caara
Fred Encott
Jamen Mann
Evert Ingleabright
Henry Brock
Rey B. Teal
Apell
Memorial rites loom after deadly rush at Masonic temple
A medicine vendor and Cooper tied to the Newshoym disaster face questions as coroner staff search for Cooper and his men. Roy Youngs, a newsboy, testified the event erupted after the crowd surged down the ramp and stairway at Tomlinson hall. Memorial services are set for 4 to 5 pm at the new boys memorial, with addresses by Mayor Holtman and Father Gavin. Floyd Poland's funeral was held at Barth-plate church, with burial at South Crown Cemetery on Churchman Pike.
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Roy Youngs
Columbia+ fave
Cooper
Masonic Temple
Carl Thompson
Michael Silk
Hirsrleman Wade Hall
Dra
Henry Lehrman
Max Hawley
J. J. Hoover
Néw Aboys
Tomlinson Hall
Charles F. Hansen
John W. Holtaman
Francis Gavin
St. John’s
Second Presbyterian Church
M. K. Humnes
First Presbyterian Church
Mayer Measlng
Deluwarest
Hebrew Temple
Floyd Poland
Barth-plate M. EB
D. A. Robertson
South Crown Cemetery
Churchman Pike
Deadlock in D A R president general ballot
Washington April 9 first ballot for president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution deadlocked with 342 for Mrs Donald Maclean, 4 for Mrs George N Brernberg, 14 for Mrs Charles Warren Lippitt total 207 votes. A second ballot was held Thursday with several officers unanimously chosen on Wednesday afternoon including vice president and treasurer etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-M'Rre
Washington
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Donald Maclean
George N. Brernberg
Charles Warren Lippitt
Charlotte & Mala
Hamilla
Misa M. E
Davis
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Natorian
M.A. Lockwood
Aline Solomons
Deportation Trip for Chinese Immigrants Outlined
On a long trip two Ce- Testinia, Sam and Pong Wing, ordered deported, will depart Thursday morning under Deputy U S Marshal Rankin. They will join another group in Norfolk, Virginia, travel to New Orleans and San Francisco, then be sent to their native land. The U S marshal’s crowded office discussed trip details as incoming baggage was delayed for the travelers.
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Sam
Pong Wing
Rankin
Norfolk Va
Wil
New Orleans
San Francisco
United States Marshal’s
Explosion injures two girls in Zanesville
In Zanesville Ohio on April 2 Eva Wilhama and Margaret Davis were injured when an old shotgun cartridge exploded in a found cartridge. Eva Wilhama will lose one hand and Margaret Davis will lose both hands. The girls are years old. The Williams children owned the cartridge and found it. The incident occurred after they struck it with a hatchet.
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Suruppa-M’rae Press Associa Lion
Zanesville
Eva Wil- Hama
Margaret Davia
Williams Cnid Nejd
Hatabet
Wheatonslump Hogs Go Back Chicago Market Report
Chicago market notes show mixed movement with hogs weaker in recent trades and wheat futures holding firm. Cattle receipts light, hog prices softening, pork and lard quoted with small gains and losses across regions including Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
Star witness Guy testifies in April impeachment trial
David Guy, star witness for the state, testifies in an impeachment trial against Prosecutor Robert Moler. He claims paying Hay to secure the dismissal of a horse theft case. Bruce Head corroborates a $30 payment for a dismissal. George W. Walker says his case was dismissed after payments. Attorney Hadley ordered to produce bankbook showing deposits in January. The defense challenges admissibility. The theory is that money from Guy was divided, with Hadley receiving $120.
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Dun Alogmington
David Guy
Robert Moler
Hay
Bruce Head
George W. Walker
Miller
Hadley
Thrasher
Guy
Out on bond in state cases across several towns
A garbled state wire item lists defendants and local notes from Indiana towns. Winnedge faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and grand larceny after allegedly taking 53 00. Arrested in New Orleans. Other notes mention church actions in Greencastle, a fatal cigarette-related death in Goshen, a Rhodes scholarship for Frank Agnetotte, a suicide in Martinsville, a Marion couple planning a coast journey, Richmond death of George W. Hopper, Kokomo city board appointments, Elwood tenant loss, Peru spiritual mass meetings, and Michael Kantzer found dead in his yard.
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Andbeason L. 1
Winnedge
Ant Jean Wire
Neil
Mills Ang It
New Orleans
Governor’s Proclamation Bans Coal Export Except Vessel Bunker Fuel
In Hong Kong April the governor issued another proclamation restricting coal exports to only bunker coal for vessels taking it aboard. The coal must be handled subject to harbor master content and regulations.
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Scripps M Rae Press Association
Mong Kong
Haw
Prices Fall Sharp In Early New York Stock Market
In New York the opening stock market was mostly lower amid cautious trading. Traders cited tax bill uncertainty and the so called triple holiday as negative factors. Among notable moves, several issues fell about 1 percent while rail shares saw mixed activity and strong interest in Union Pacific and Atlantic Coast Line bids. Noon quotes listed United States Steel around 68 and Amalgamated Copper near 57.
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New York
Atlante Contina
Atchison
New York Central St. Amalgamated
St. Paul
Steetpont
LU. P
Gov. Higgins
Ladenburg, Thaiman & Co
Atlantic Coast Line
Grain and wheat price report on track today
A chaotic OCR style grain market list shows prices for No 2 red and No 3 red wheat, No 2 white and No 4 white varieties, several mixed grades, and assorted totals. References to inspections, through billing, and noted rejections appear amid fluctuating figures and shorthand.
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Corm
Omnes
Fruit and Vegetable Prices from Indianapolis Market Report
An Indianapolis produce listing from April 1 shows prices for seed potatoes, cabbage, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, celery, turnips, carrots, beets, parsnips, radishes, lettuce, tomatoes, cauliflower, shallots, cucumbers, mushrooms, oranges, apples, grapes, cranberries, bananas, and various citrus. Highlights include large crates of tomatoes at 4.00 and crate prices for oranges, lemons, and pineapples, with regionally varied rates for berries, greens, and root vegetables.
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Plo
California
New York
Baldwins
Michigan
Florida
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Sala
Decker Bros
Vose & Sons
Daffargue
Baldwin
Weemann
Regent
Kimball
Walnut Case
Pearson’s Piano House
Pennsylvania Street
Iefer
Eid
Unique Theater Management
Sinker
W. D. Owen
Indiana
Owen
McHinley
Dorges
Bargés
Hiad
Treplul
Borges
Indianapolis
Nan Uren
New England
Ihe
Providence
R. 1
Beacon Trust Company
Brunton
Boston
Westminster
Arthi Stedman
Fred Hood
Boston Ubers Company
Rubber Manufacturers
Boton
Europe
D. A. Middleton
Logansport
Logingport
Hargen
Horgen
Wentminster
Henry
Saloonist
Titewiler
Cooper Aggregation
L.P. Coope
Paroner
Tutewller
W. J. Howell
A. A. Bancroft
Justice Bhoppard
Muncie
Wheatonslump
HOGS
Cor
Northwestern
Young Americas
Cincinnati
Prine Heaves
Western
Nattie Lambs
Indianato
Cattie
Wgme
Roeliabie
Peerlens
Ife
Ievers
Louis Live Brook
ST. Louis
Hert Soert
Tower
St Va
FBS
Srettteeene
Cage
Shatanapolis
Presbytery
G Richards
Columbus
Witona
Slay
A. W. Sonne
Greencastle
C. G. Richards
W. H. Wishard
Howaay
Brazil
Goshen
John Bonimat
Feng
Nappanee
Bloomington
Frank Agnetotte
Indiana University
Louisvilln High
Rhodex
Oxford
Martinsville
Robert Davis
Adama
Nanon
Tanapolis
Marion
Frederick
Charles Shellhouse
Pacific Coast
Richmond
George W. Hopper
Neil House
Kokomo
Brouschaw
Board of Public Works, AG
Elwood
John Highee
Ported B. Highes
BBC
PRRU
Peru
Michael Kantzer
City Grain
Indianapalta
Wisconsin
Conrad
Delaware St
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