Chicago firm to dissolve partnership after 20 years
Schwartz, Dupee & Co., one of the largest grain and stock commissions, will dissolve Jan. 1 after earning about 5000000 in profits. John Dupee J J Bloom and Walter C Comstock say they seek a vacation after two decades of work. The firm trades on Chicago Board of Trade and New York exchanges with volumes up to 16 million bushels and 150000 shares.
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Schwartz, Dupee & Co
Grain and Stock Commission House
Lasallest
Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
Christmas Packages May Not Reach City Suburbs
The article reports on a time when express firms faced limits delivering parcels to towns over 2 500 population with Indiana law argued unconstitutional by court. A suit against United States Express Co for failure to deliver triggered jurisdiction issues and a pending federal response. Regulators discuss pooling limits and territorial restrictions amid interstate commerce concerns.
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Indiana
Justice Smock
United States Express Company
Smock
United States Court
Taylor
Indianapolis
Western Reserve Students Daub Case Men With Paint
Cleveland December 15. Students from Case and Western Reserve clashed nightly after a Case football win. Western Reserve students painted Case men in red and white on campus. Western Reserve President Thwing appeared, was greeted boisterously, and dismissed the mob after being shoved and yelled at.
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Western Reserve University
Western Reserve
Case
Thwing
Reserve
Dr. Thwing
Freeman Is Slapped With Fine For Assault
Judge Stubbs sentenced Isaac Freeman to two months in jail and a $50 fine for assaulting Mrs. C. T. Dunn near the coffin works on Tuesday afternoon. Freeman was intoxicated and followed her, knocked her down, and then ran.
Hoosier Accidents Claim Several Lives and Injuries
A child, Cora Walden aged 4, of Brazil, died from burns after playing near a bonfire. William Ulm, formerly of Flora, was killed in a wreck at Great Falls Montana. Frank Collier near Winchester accidentally shot himself while hunting. Mrs Bridget Feely aged 85 of Greensburg nearly burned to death after her clothing caught fire from a stove. A daughter of John Doughtit of St Paul, aged 11, may have fatally burned while helping burn trash.
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Cora Walden
Brazil
William Ulm
Flora
Great Falls
Mont
Frank Collier
Winchester
Bridget Feely
Greensburg
John’ Doughtit
St.’ Paul
New Pianos at Wulschner's From $165 and Up
Bargain piano sale at Wulschner's featuring new instruments starting at $165. Distress oats listed in ad copy alongside the piano offer.
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Wulschner
Fireman Injured At Union Tracks Crossing
City fireman Ed Foullais was badly bruised when the truck wheel sank in a cuck hole at the Union tracks crossing Delawarest while responding to a fire at Christian Schrader's china store. He was found by Captain Newman and taken to safety as the blaze at Schrader's was extinguished with no serious loss.
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Der's China Store
Foullais
Delawarest
Newman
Truck No. 2 Company
the Sun
Boy 7 fatally shoots self after scolding
In Bridgeman near St Joseph Michigan, seven year old Peter Gonder took a pistol from a bureau and shot himself below the heart. The bullet lodged in the stomach and the attending physician says he cannot survive. A scolding from his grandmother is said to have prompted the deed.
Carroll County Donates to Harrison Memorial Effort
Carroll county sends 52.57 to the State superintendent for the Harrison monument with interpretation for Delphi schools. Mount Vernon school contributions total 15.99 and Goshen 319.70. Indiana schools overall may contribute around 5000. George H. Thomas post in Indianapolis donates 10 to Harrison and 10 to McKinley memorial.
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Harrison Monument
Jones
Delphi
Mount Vernon
Goshen
Carroll
Indiana
George H. Thomas Post
Indianapolis
Harrison Memorial
Armour Bros. Broker Dies After Stair Fall
Paul J. Armour of Armour Bros. brokerage firm Fishkill New York died from a skull fracture caused by a fall down the stairs at his home Tuesday night. The accident occurred in Fishkill Landing and was reported Wednesday as the cause of death.
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N. Y
Paul J. Armour
New York
Armour Bros
Frank Martin Reopens Duties Despite Illness
Deputy state auditor Frank Martin resumes work at his desk after recovering from tonsillitis at Mrs Martin's parents home in Franklin, signaling a return to official duties.
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Frank Martin
State’ Auditor
Soda containers and mills face failed permit law
Indiana stream pollution faces a drift of permits issued by the State health board. Seven permits were issued to strawboard factories and tin plate mills, all expired Dec 1 and not renewed. No factory has sought renewal, and the measure offers no real protection or benefit against suits for pollution.
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Indiana
State Health Board
Man Testifies in Fraud Trial Over Mail Schemes
Thomas B Thornton testified in Judge Bakers court about being victimized by William R Hassett in a partnership scam. He described responding to an advertisement, meetings, and a supposed machine venture that left him out of hundreds of dollars. Hassett pleads not guilty as trial continues.
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Thornton
Hassett
Smallwood Sentenced for Mail Robbery in Federal Court
Frank Smallwood of 1717 Park Avenue received a two year sentence to Columbus penitentiary after pleading guilty to robbing the mails. Judge Baker expressed sympathy while affirming the harsh duty of the law as Smallwood and his wife and three children faced a sorrowful court room scene. Smallwood was arrested last July off a Cincinnati train with a sack of fettess, some opened, and had remained jailed awaiting trial.
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Federal Court Room
Columbus
Smallwood
Cincinnati
Mayor Indicted in Decatur for Malfeasance in Office
Grand jury in Decatur Illinois returned an indictment against Mayor Charles F Shillings charging malfeasance in office. Four counts accuse unlawful gambling Sunday saloon openings and illegal slot machines. Allegations claim the mayor acted as an agent of gamblers and knowingly authorized illegal games.
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Ill
Charles F. Shillings
Christina Doran Jr Released From Two-Year Home Confinement
In New York a two year confinement ends after Christina Doran Jr was kept in a foul cramped home cell. Authorities were alerted by her cries and the case reflects alleged mistreatment by a father claiming to care for his daughter as the investigation proceeds.
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New York
Christina Doran, Jr
Tannery in Columbus Plans Move to Louisville After Pollution Suit
Proprietors of a local tannery in Columbus Ind announce they will relocate to Louisville as soon as a damage lawsuit for stream pollution is filed. The move sparks public uproar with many residents fearing the tannery's impact.
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Louisvile
Gars
Australia Wants Answers on Oil and Gas Deals
A fragmented note references J.B Henderson and a push to obtain information about oil and gas business dealings. The misspelled lines hint at a request or inquiry directed to clarify specifics of energy ventures.
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Australia
J.B Henderson
Aix
Prices of Wheat Corn and Oats on Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago scene recalls Old Hutch and Phillips corners as May wheat rises from 78% to 79% cents, corn from 65% to 67 cents, and oats from 43 to 44% cents. Outside holdings push markets higher amid intense excitement on December 4.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Portable Schools Test to Ease Congested Districts
The Sun reports the school board will test two portable buildings at $1,000 each to relieve congestion. George W. Sloan, board president, says more may be bought cheaper. One building may go to North Indianapolis and the other where needed, with Ward 1 east of the Belt tracks also a potential site.
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Indianapolis
Stoan
Ward 1
Smallpox Grip Tightens in Indiana
Indiana health officials report about 500 active smallpox cases with 27 new cases in North Madison Jefferson County and a death. Quarantines include fourteen families. cases also seen near Gentryville Owen County and eight in Tennyson Warrick County as Tell City enforces strict inspection of strangers.
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Harry
State Health Board
Madison
Jefferson County
Gentryville
Owen County
Tennyson
Warrick County
Tell
Diphtheria Strikes Family of J M Stanton in Virginia
A fifth diphtheria case develops Wednesday in the Stanton family at 718 Virginia Ave. Four children have died. Dr Dudley M Culver treats the new patient and notes the case is not serious. The remaining child has had diphtheria and a prior misdiagnosis is clarified.
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Dudley M. Culver
Culver
Thomas
Dr. Culver
Martin Frieze on Trial for Murder at Red Mills
The defense argued Frieze may have been with his wife when she killed William Gray at Red Mills Shelby county, a fact the state may exploit as prejudice. The trial opened in criminal court on a venue change. jurors were selected and a life sentence is anticipated if murder in the first degree is found. Prosecutors Ruckelshaus and Blair lead for the state. L E Richey represents Frieze.
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Frieze
William Gray
Red Mills
Shelby County
Franklin
Court House
Ruckelshaus
Alonzo Blair
L. E. Richey
Camera Club Exhibit Draws Criticism at the Y M C A
The Camera club hosts its third annual free exhibition in Indianapolis with 25 members after three years. Artists praise the show noting Sault Ste. Marie views and a funeral train image from President Harrison's home. Prizes include a gold medal worth 20 and a silver medal worth 10 to be awarded next Monday.
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Camera Club
Way of the Transgressor Detective Returns With Pettigrew
Detective Splann brought Will Pettigrew from Birmingham Alabama on Wednesday. Pettigrew is charged with stealing 641 dollars from Flanner and Buchanan last June. He was employed there earning about 25 dollars a week and was found working at lathing a house for 1.25 dollars a day. Flanner and Buchanan’s phone number is 41.
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Splann
Birmingham
Ala
Will Pettigrew
Flanner & Buchanan
Pettigrew
Will Cuts Son Out For Disobedience In Probate
The will of Charles W. Wright probated Tuesday disinherits son Harry B. Wright for disobedience and refusal to follow his counsel. Estate is left to Frederick W. Wright, another son, with no provision for Harry.
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Charles W. Wright
Wright
Harry B. Wright
Frederick W. Wright
Petitions Against Anarchy Filed In Senate
Washington December 4 reports show the senate receiving annual materials including the treasury secretary and isthmian canal commission on the Nicara guan route. Petitions against anarchy were submitted by Penrose and Fairbanks.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Isthmian Canal Commission
Penrose and
Fairbanks
Indianapolis Weather Outlook for 36 Hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m December 5 calls for fair and continued cold through Wednesday night with Thursday partly cloudy and rising temperatures. Readings show 7 am around 20, noon 25, 2 pm 27 with looming threats in Indiana and Michigan and fair cold conditions in Illinois Ohio and Kentucky with variable winds.
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Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Watches and Jewelry Stolen from YMCA Secretary Desk
About 125 in value three gold watches and other jewelry were stolen from the secretary's desk at the YMCA Monday while the clerk was briefly away. Police are investigating. Physical director West reports $75 missing.
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West
Bradshaw Will Probate Records Wife as Heir in Paris
The will of John Elder Bradshaw probated Wednesday was drafted in Paris where he resided on May 5 1898. It leaves all his estate to his wife Mary Howard Bradshaw.
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John Elder Bradshaw
Paris
France
Bradshaw
Mary Howard Bradshaw
Wabash Guilty in Train No 4 Negligence Verdict
In Adrian Michigan on December 4 a verdict found the Wabash railway company and the trainmen of train No 4 guilty of negligence. The decision was reached after a Wednesday investigation into the incident.
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Adrian, Mich
Wabash Railway Company
Republican State Committee Sets December 31 Gathering
Republican leaders Goodrich Bigler and Kealing announce a love feast at the Denison hotel on December 31 with the state committee meeting at 10 am Senators and congressmen expected to attend for speeches L S Baldwin of Noblesville may challenge Landis for the district nomination in the congressional race Also an ad touts Dean's ointment for eczema and skin itching.
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Bigler
Kealing
Republican State Committee
Denison Hotel
State Committee
L. S. Baldwin
Noblesville
Landis
You Can Trade Your House For Real Estate Deal
A reader crowd gathers for a classified real estate note about trading a residence for other property. The ad-like item highlights a quick exchange option and local market offer.
Robbers Wreck Grocer Jacksons Old Safe in Break-In
Burglars forced entry at 1245 Cornell Ave harming a 3 by 4 old safe. They shattered the door by striking the combination knob, caused about 40 dollars in damage, and fled toward Thirteenth Street with no items taken. Neighbors describe two large men in black coats and slouch hats, one tan and mustached, unmasked. Police have few clues.
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Thirteenth-st
Thirteenthst
Kepner
Jackson
Cornell Ave
Flinders
Olden Times
Goodrich Again Contends for State GOP Chair
Winchester candidate Jim Goodrich reenters the race for district S Republican chairman and may seek state chair after courting Anderson official A. Small. McCulloch and Cushman vie in district 2 with Billheimer favored, while Beveridge supporters hedge on Goodrich’s broader bid.
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Jim Goodrich
Small
George McCulloch
Anderson
Cromer
Durbin
Grimes
McCulloch
Goodrich
2Mary
Indianapolis
District 2
J. ©. Billheimer
Fairbanks
Harvey Cushman
Beveridge
Nat A. Hill
Billheimer
Hill
Hernly
Columbus Council weighs dress height law in city streets
Councilman Weichers plans to introduce an ordinance requiring women to wear dresses at least three inches from the ground on Columbus streets. The move follows the health ordinance banning expectoration on sidewalks. Eli Hammerstein, who opposed the anti spitting rule, appeared on the street with a cuspidor hanging from his neck.
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Columbus, CO
Weichers
Eli Hammerstein
Reactions to Roosevelt's Message Reported
Union B Hunt says the message strengthens business confidence and is not radical, a great paper. L G Rothschild calls it frank and strong on the trust question. Frank Martin finds it impressive after a second reading. A J McEwen notes it is Roosevelt's own and will prove him right or wrong.
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B. Hunt
L. G. Rothschild
Frank Martin
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