Patten and Partners Control 20 Million Bushels of Wheat
James A Patten and partners report controlling 20 million bushels of wheat in Chicago markets. The big position is expected to push May wheat toward 1.38 to 1.40 dollars as trading opens firm. Names in the deal include William H Barnett George W Patten and Frank B Frazier.
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Perhnking
Board of Trade
Mr. Patten
William H. Barnlett
George W. Patten
Frank B. Frazier
Heier Fined in Police Court over Gambling House
Fred Heier and his men faced police court Wednesday as Judge Whallon imposed a $500 fine and 180 day workhouse sentence on Heier for running a gambling house. Each man was fined $50 and costs on gambling house writing charges. the raid followed Saturday night near the police station by Capt. Hyland and officers. Heier was described as running the worst operation in Indianapolis, with repeated liquor and gambling violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Heier
Whallon
Heier
Capt. Hyland
Burglar Flees After Woman’s Scream
Miss Jennie Lynch awoke at 4 am to a burglar prying a rear door. She screamed from an upstairs window and the intruder fled. Bicycle police could not locate him after arrival. Earlier thieves pried the front door of August Twenty Shoe Co. at 14 N Capitol Ave, stealing 25 revolvers, four shotguns and 10 dollars. A daylight break in at 2212 N Capitol Ave. saw a diamond ring stolen from Mrs Paul John’s home Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Lynch
Vermont Street
Paul John
Capitol Avenue
Talen
Attempted arson targets tenements on Lorimer Street
In Williamsburg Brooklyn an early morning arson attempt was made on a row of tenement houses from 2% to 27 Lorimer Street. A passing citizen alerted police preventing a larger disaster as flames broke out before daybreak.
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New York
Lorimer Street
Williamsburg
Bank Robbery At Pepperell Bank With $14000 Loot
Three men dynamited the vault of the First National Bank in Pepperell Massachusetts and fled in a car with $14000 and papers. Sarnest Tarbell, awakened by the blast, fired at the escapees but missed. The building was wrecked and authorities seek the robbers by tracking the coins.
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Pepperell
Mass
First National Bank
Groton
Tarbell
Kaminsky 10 Fight Claim Of A Client
William Nerenberg sues Julius Kaminsky for 110 dollars alleging Kaminsky converted 100 for his own use. Kaminsky claims the fee as attorney from the sum held and refuses to return the money. Nerenberg says Kaminsky offered to settle an account owed by Charles Medias. The case, appealed from Hutchinson's court, involves a 100 dollar settlement proposal and a disputed payment.
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William Nerenberg
Julius M. Kaminsky
Kaminsky
Mr. Nerenberg
Justice of the Peace Hutchinson
Charles Medias
Nerenberg
Mr. Kaminsky
Medias
Hutchingon
Governor Elect Marshall Here for Brief Stay
Governor elect and Mrs Thomas R Marshall arrived in Indianapolis from Columbia City. Marshall will greet politicians while Mrs Marshall searches for a home. Marshall is in good health.
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Marshall
Thomas R. Marshall
Indianapolis
Columbia City
Mr. Marshall
H. L. Vollrath Dies at 62 After Illness
Funeral for H Louis Vollrath held at his home 125 West Morris street after he died Monday from stomach trouble. He was 62 years old and the services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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H. L. Vollrath
H. Louis Vollrath
W. Morris Street
Mr. Vollrath
Deaths and developments noted in early December dispatches
Philadelphia reports the death of John B. Taylor the University of Pennsylvania runner. Dallas notes the passing of Timothy Brown the Indian scout under Gen. Scully. Berlin discusses efforts to curb kai power as reichstag debates continue.
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Philadelphia
John B. Taylor
University of Pennsylvania
Dallas
Tex
Timothy Brown
Scully
Berlin
Reichstag
Negro on Trial for Murder Seeks Change of Venue
Fred Cassell a Black man charged with murder in the death of Myrtle Cassell, revealed as Myrtle Nobie, asks for a venue shift as lawyers scramble over plea options. Cassell aims to plead guilty to second degree murder to avoid the gallows, while defense changes and county venue debates unfold in Shelby County court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cassell
Myrtle Cassell
Wed
Cassell
Casselsby
Shelby County
Myrtle Nobie
Immigrant Girls in America Discussed by Council Leaders
Cincinnati December 2 The triennial meeting of the Council of Jewish Women enters its second day with committee reports. President Pauline Rosenberg of Pittsburg outlines efforts aiding immigrant girls arriving penniless and alone, in cooperation with the municipal research committee. Evening sessions feature discussions led by Mrs. S Jacobs of Toronto and Mrs. Paul Keysel of Kansas City.
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Cincinnati
Council of Jewish Women
Pauline Rosenberg
Pittsburg
Council
S. Jacobs
Toronto
Paul Keysel
Kansas City
Mother Grieves for Son Who Vanished from Home
A gray haired Mishawaka mother laments her grown son J. H. Poulson, 25, who left their home weeks ago and has not been heard from. She believes he may be in Indianapolis working in an iron mill, and that a part of life has gone from their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Ind
J. H. Poulson
Judge Walker Returns to Bench After Absence
Judge Merle N. A. Walker of the probate court resumes duty after a four month hiatus due to stress. He will serve until January when his successor Judge Frank Ross takes over.
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Merle N. A. Walker
Probate
Frank Ross
Revolt in Port au Prince threats to Nord Alexis toppled government
In Port au Prince on December 2 crowds revolted against President Nord Alexis, desecrating embassies, pillaging, and firing muskets. A provisional government led by General Legitime has been formed, with no fighting reported in the city and fears for the president’s safety.
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Port AU Prince
Hayti
Nord Alexis
Gen. Legitime
Flames Suppress Exposition Park Near Pittsburg
A mysterious fire at Exposition park near Pittsburg, Conneaut lake, destroyed 35 to 40 buildings early today. Losses run from 150000 to 175000, with the Park Amusement company among the principal sufferers, insured only partly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Exposition Park
Archbold forgets many Standard Oil deals in testimony
New York December 2 judge Kellogg pressed John D Archbold who led Standard Oil defense. He admitted forgetting several transactions by which Standard Oil acquired other oil firms. Archbold described Joseph C Sibley and Charles Miller as Signal Oil managers during questioning.
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New York
John D. Archbold
Frank B. Kellogg
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Archbold
Joseph C. Sibley
Charles Miller
Signal Oil Company
Names on checks mirror signs used for fraud
John Sheldon forged checks using signs from buildings. He imitated contractor John A. Schumacher on a sign at a building site to cash a hotel proprietor’s payment. Earlier he tried a $15.75 pass with a Candy company manager's name. Hotel owner grew suspicious after Sheldon kept peering from his room door, leading patrolmen Jordan and Haley to arrest him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sheldon
John A. Schumacher
Sheldon
Princeton
Indianapolis Candy Company
Jordan
Haley
Printer Passes Check Suspected of Forgery
William Tilton a painter of 1084 Villa Avenue was arrested Wednesday on a charge of passing a fraudulent $8 check. The writing on the check resembled Tilton's, and he says Hamilton gave it to him. Captain Bray says Tilton wrote the check and received $3.
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William Tilton
Villa Avenue
Tilton
Philip Kiley
J. H. Hamilton
Hamilton
Bray
Drunken Guards Fire On Rioters At Keasbey Plant
In Perth Amboy New Jersey two dozen guards fired pistols over a mob at National Fire-proofing plant No 1 Keasbey. Strikers and sympathizers gathered as 40 guards used revolvers and clubs. The riot ended when the crowd dispersed and detectives were sent to New York for safety.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
National Fire-proofing Company
Keasbey
New York
Mining Congress Opens at Carnegie Hall in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg Pa Dec 2 The American Mining Congress opened this morning at Carnegie Hall. Speeches were delivered by Lee S Smith Lieutenant Governor Robert S Murphy Congressman James Francis Burke and J H Richards. This afternoon committees were announced and reports of standing committees were heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
American Mining Congress
Carnegie Hall
Lee S. Smith
Robert S. Murphy
James Francis Burke
J. H. Richards
Congressman-Elect Ten Speak at Prayer Service
Martin A. Morrison congressman elect Ninth district will speak at Meridian street MFE church Wednesday night on My Personal Opportunity to Labor With and for Christ. Tuesday night at Second Presbyterian church a large crowd heard Prof. W. G. Seaman. Meetings grow in size and interest each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin A. Morrison
United Prayer Services
Meridian Street M. FE
Second Presbyterian Church
W. G. Seaman
Salt Sea Bathing Planned for White City
A salt seawater bathing beach is proposed for White City next summer. A new company forms to build the great swimming pool fed by salt water. A hotel will be erected and 21 amusements are planned at the Broad Ripple pleasure resort.
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White City
Broad Ripple
Sixty Candidates for High Masonic Degree Initiated
Sixty candidates from across the state began work in the 32d degree at the Scottish Rite building Tuesday evening. Tests conclude Thursday morning. The report mentions headaches and neuralgia from colds and promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a remedy. Signature reads E. W. Grove from the south.
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E. W. Grove
Missing farm hand linked to suspected murder
In Laporte Indiana on December 2 bones were found burned in a maple stump on Henry Woolford’s property. Prosecutor Smith is investigating and authorities suspect murder. Farm hand John Kowenski vanished after November 22 coon hunting with the man now suspected. His wife reports the man said Kowenski got lost in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Laporte
John Kowenski
Kowenski
Hay Found Guilty in Highway Robbery Case
Malley Hay aged 2 was found guilty of taking part in a highway robbery of Frank M. Curtis on October 21. He and Earl Huddleson divided the $17 loot, with Hay restraining Curtis while Huddleson searched pockets. Hay, sentenced to two to 14 years at the Jeffersonville reformatory, denied by his counsel failed to prove police misconduct claims.
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Malley Hay
Jeffersonville
Hay
Frank M
Curtis
Earl Huddleson
Huddleson
Criminnal
Woman fires at sister in May Parago incident
Edward Shattuck, separated from his wife, visited 23446 W Vermont St. On Wednesday afternoon May Parago, sister of Mrs Shattuck, fired two revolver shots at him. The bullet missed its target and struck a colored man passing on the sidewalk. Shattuck fled and was later arrested on a disorderly conduct charge. Parago was arrested on shouting with intent to kill.
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Edward Shattuck
Vermont Street
May Parago
Boarder Assaults Landlady Over Board Payment
Tom Jackson failed to pay his board at Mrs. Jennie Gibson’s rooming house at 326 EB Ohio Street. Returning home Tuesday night he found another man occupying his room and caused a disturbance. He struck Mrs. Gibson, knocking her down, and was fined $1 and costs plus 90 days in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jackson
Jennie Gibson
Ohio Street
Jackson
Margaret Clark 7th year dies. services held
Funeral services for Margaret Clark, seven years old, were held at St. John’s Catholic church at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. She died Monday evening at her home on 906 South West Street and is survived by five sons and two daughters. Burial will be at Mt. Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Clark
St. John’s Catholic Church
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