Judge Landis Presides In Oil Company Sale Case
Judge Kenesaw M. Landis sits in Indianapolis Court in Judge Anderson's absence for a case to sell Mount Pleasant Company assets to settle debts. The Chicago jurist, weary yet alert, rejects gossip of congratulatory letters and will return to Illinois after disposing of oral arguments.
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United States
Distrct
Ilinois
Standard Oilompany
Indiana
Indianapolis
Albert B. Anderton
Tuesdey Orning
John H. Olson
Marion Trust Ompany
Mount Pleasant Company
Delaware County
Landis
Lctago
Tuesay
Local Jottings and Civic Happenings Mentioned
The piece surveys routine city life with notes on humane officers in new uniforms, police officials, and a parade backdrop. It mentions Capt. Adolph Asche's illness, fishing trips by Lieut. Hill and Frog, a baby show at Wonderland park, pension vouchers for old soldiers, court delays during the circus, and various local society meetings, reunions, and club plans. It also records building permits, a divorce suit, theater crowds, and stockholders meetings.
Diamonds and a Ring Lead to a Theater Arrest
Harry Stephens, a five cent moving picture theater employee, told two stories about a diamond ring belonging to his sweetheart Eva Brooks. She valued the ring at eight dollars and later accused him when repayment did not occur. He claimed the ring was stolen from his room drawer and that he placed it on the washstand. The theater owner was told he feared a getaway.
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Harry Stephens
Eva Brooks
National G A R Reunion Plans Announced at Zanesville
General orders No. 10 from the Grand Army of the Republic headquarters in Zanesville Ohio outline the Saratoga Springs New York national encampment set to open Monday September 9. The notice details entertainment arrangements committees train service hotels and the program while noting a fare of one and one-thirds for round trips by the Western Passenger Association. Indiana aides de camp named are J H Beebers and FR A Love with the Big Four chosen as the official route for the department.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Zanesville
Saratoga Springg
N. Y
Western Passenger Association
Indiana
J. H. Beebers
FR. A. Love
Marion
Union Jack Hoisted At Federal Building Ceremony
The Union Jack was raised at the southwest corner of the federal building on Tuesday morning. Heads of departments attended as Capt. J. B. Wirt of the Black Hawk association Indiana, naval veterans, hoisted the flag and delivered a brief address.
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Federal Building
J. B. Wirt
Black Hawk Association
Indiana
Wirt
Grand Army Post to Be Mustered at Marion Home
A Grand Army post will be mustered at the Soldiers' Home in Marion on Thursday night. Department Commander W. A. Ketcham and his staff, Col. J. R. Fessler, and other local members will attend. The post will be named after Abner Steele.
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Soldiers
Marion
W. A. Ketcham
Col
J. R. Fessler
Abner ‘Steele
Woman chases bold robber in Russian Jewish settlement
A 46 year old woman, Mrs. Eppstein, chased a laborer thief who grabbed her purse on Eddy Street, regaining the $40 after a rapid sprint through the crowded Russian Jewish neighborhood. Bicycle officers soon quieted the scene as residents and children joined the pursuit and the thief dropped the bag.
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Eddy St
Suitcase misled police into canal drowning scare
A suitcase and clothing near the canal led police to believe a woman drowned. The owner, Georgia Willson of Evansville, was later found alive after leaving for home at 1 am. She had been visiting at 711 W Eleventh and 419 W Chrost. the luggage was stolen by an unknown person and identified by Emma Hines.
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West and
Wabashsts
Schlangen
Radamacher
Georgia Willson
Evansville
Wilson
W. Chrost
Johnston Elected U S Senator by Alabama Legislature
Joseph F. Johnston, a primary and caucus nominee, won election to the United States Senate today as the Alabama house and senate met in separate sessions to cast their votes. The process reaffirmed Johnston’s political standing in a tense regional contest.
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United Press
Montgomery
Ala
Joseph FE. Johnston
House
Senate
Hat theft turns up a boy and a dealer
Willie Duke, 14, allegedly stole his mother's unworn hat to fund a circus trip. He sold the hat to Willis Rumsey, a second hand dealer at 446 W Washington St, who and his wife reportedly wore the hat. Detectives Houser and Kurtz pursued the case. both Willie and Rumsey are under arrest. The Dukes reside at 1418 Deloss Street.
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Willie Duke
Wille
Willis
George Rumsey
Washington St
Willie
Houser
Kurtz
Rumsey
Two Drivers Hurt in Riverfront Wood Yard Fight
The incident at Kentickyave along White river left Theodore Barnaby in critical condition with a knife wound while Fred McNimrey suffered a severe head injury from a club blow. Weaver, the assailant, fled as detectives and officers scoured for him. the fight began after taunting over gravel work.
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Fred McNimrey
Weaver Aarnaby
McNimrey
Weaver
Barnaby
White River
Kentickyave
Circuit Levy On Circus Property In Indianapolis Case
Constable Lewis Kiefer levied on the Tragen beck and Wallace circus in Indianapolis on a claim by Roscoe Sparrow who says the firm owes him 58.62 held bank pay. Sparrow, a Cleveland youth, followed the show and signed a contract that paid held back money at contract end. He quit early and his father contends the contract is worth less due to Sparrow’s minority. The case is set for Squire Hutchinson’s court Thursday morning.
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Lewis Kiefer
Laurie Hutchinson
Tragenbeck & Wallace
Indianapolis
Roscoe Sparrow
Kiefer
3. C. Dunmeyer
Squire Hutchinson
Thursley
Sparrow
Cleveland
Local ads list pianos and dental services
New pianos priced from $165 and up offered by Wulschner's and related goods. Grant H Clay M D advertises as a dentist with 14 years at New York Dental, now at 1088 N Delaware St Indianapolis opposite Tomlinson Hall. Also promoting four furnished rooms valued at $225 for $155 and The People’s Outfitting Co. Bull and Bear tavern at 11 E Ohio offers courteous treatment, and Park View Sanitorium advertises cancer, skin, uterine, and rectal disease care by Dr L T Leach from New York and California streets.
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Grant H. Clay
New York Dental Company
Delawarest
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Park View
L. T. Leach
New York
California-sta
Smith Signs Prohibition Bill in Georgia
Gov Hoke Smith signed the bill making Georgia a prohibition state in Atlanta with a large crowd present. The ceremony occurred on a sunny August day as supporters celebrated the new law, marking a major shift in the state’s liquor policy.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Georgia
City Bombarded by 3 Warships at Casablanca
Casablanca comes under bombardment by French and Spanish ships injuring five French officers and six sailors. Moorish forces respond with fire as villages surrounding the port are shelled. a demand for Moorish surrender to the French consul is issued amid threats of broader destruction.
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Tangier
Morocco
Casablanca
Galilee
Casablanca Bombardment Kills Over 160 Moors
London report says more than 1606 Moors killed outright and many wounded as Casablanca and surrounding villages endure bombardment by Spanish and French gunners. Villages set ablaze. Moorish land batteries largely silenced. no Moorish shells hit the attacking ships.
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London
Casablanca
Ing
Leniency Shown Accused George Bennett Guilty
George Bennett was found guilty of assault and battery by Judge Irvin. He was fined 10 dollars for the offense after the charge of assault and battery with intent to kill was dropped. Bennett fired at policemen on May 17 at 145 West Vermont Street, mistaking them for the youths involved in a street car fight.
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George Bennett
Irvin
Criminal Court
Bennett
Vermont St
Henry
Three rooms furnished for sale in Bliss Native area
Classified item reads complete three rooms furnished valued at 175 dollars, offered at 6126.00, by The People's Outfitting in Bliss, Washington. The ad notes owners WW, son and other details. No additional context provided.
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People’s Outfitting Oa
Dayton’s Latest Double Murder Shocks City
A man shot Cohen at McCabe's Park in Dayton around 9 15 Sunday night. Bertha Markowitz 16 and brothers Jacob and Harry Markowitz are detained as police investigate motive and family tensions surrounding the death of Abraham Cohen of Indianapolis. The assailant is described as about 24, medium height with a smooth face in dark clothes. Officers probe why the Markowitz sisters accompanied Cohen, why the brothers followed, and Bertha's full disclosures.
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Abraham Cohen
Indianapolis
Anna Markowitz
McCabe
Cohen
Dayton
Harry
Jacob Markowitz
Anna
Bertha
Markowitz
Aoraham Cohen
Harry Markowitz
Markowitz Brothers
City Hall Sites Being Considered by Council
Frederick W. Eppert leads a council committee to judge sites for a new city hall with Mayor Bookwalter, while the majority oppose housing offices in the proposed courthouse wing and seek an independent site and funding.
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Frederick W. Eppert
Charlls A. Bookwalter
Board of Public Works
Benjamin A. Brown
Harry Rouse
John L. Donavan
Charles G. Davis
Otto Hofmann
Albert E. Cottey
Eppert
Bookwalter
Bookwalker
Elderly Woman Injured in City Car Fall
Mrs. Mary E. Cleveland, 78, widow of John B. Cleveland, was badly hurt when she fell from an E. Tenth street car at the Massachusetts avenue intersection. Witnesses say she was alighting as the car started. she suffered a severe head gash and shock, taken to her son C. B. Cleveland at 1138 N. New Jersey street. Her home is 205 E. Tenth street as she had been checking property at Massachusetts and Ashland avenues.
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Mary E. Cleveland
John B. Cleveland
Massachusetts Ave
College Ave
St. Clair-st
Cleveland
United States Weather Forecast Summary
Sunrise 4 48 Sunset 6 53. Weather data appears in bands of text with forecast notes. Gensaney appears as stray name fragment and is not connected to forecast content.
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United States
Double murder mystery unsolved in Dayton case
Abraham Cohen 23 of Indianapolis dies after being shot while protecting Anna Markowitz siblings. The Markowitz family, including Bertha and Jacob, face custody as investigators seek the killer. Coroner notes Brutal crime and ongoing autopsy findings, with partial witness accounts from Bertha and brothers.
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Kenesaw M. Landis
Chicago
Cntreman
Adolph Asche
French Lick
Dan Hill
Hose Company No. 13
Curly Faulkner
Frog
Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
Broad Ripple
Emmett Huggins
Wonderland Park
Wheels of Justice
Justices Courts
Joe Dynes
William Berner
G A. Petersdorf
Thomas C. Whallon
Police Court
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Hannaman
Alabama St
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Broadway
M. E. Church
L. C. Bentley
Ashland-ave
the Patriotic Order of Americans
Division St
A. D. Streight
the Grand Army of the Republic
Pearson's Hall
Overland Automobile Company
D. M. Parry
Grove and Henry-sts
Nellie Stetzel
Frank Stetzel
Park Theater
Indianapolis Briqueting Company
J. Cale
Cass Connaway
Roy Eldridg
Peacock Coal Company
Fletcher
Hines
Thomas Co. Bugg
Oakland City
Ind
Harrison Dale
Grand Jury
Adscript Club
Association Advertising Clubs of America
Federated Clubs
Cincinnati
H. J. Harrmeyer
Comercial Club
G. A. R. Reunion
Saratoga
NEW
G. A. R. Post
Eddy
LAM
Ture Thief
Eppstein
Rus
Sian
William Eppstein
Bank of Canal
Johnston
Driver
Theodore Barnaby Hur
Ried
City Hospital
Theodore Barnaby
Maxwell Sr
Kennington Bros
Sprinkling Contractors
Wulschner
the People’s Outfitting Co
Ohio
Galilea
du Chayla
Don Alvaro de Vazan
Impos
Bliss
Wash
Housing City
Mary Cleveland
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Gaescore
Frova
Jacob
Schuster
Miller
Beretha
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