Anderson Named New District Judge in Indiana
Albert Barnes Anderson of Crawfordsville was appointed by President Roosevelt to the U S district court in Indiana to succeed Judge John H. Baker. The 45 year old, a former Crawfordsville prosecuting attorney, was Roosevelt’s chosen candidate after a campaign and political maneuvering that favored his appointment over R O Hawkins. The Senate confirmation was expected promptly, and Anderson would assume duties within weeks.
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A. B. Anderson
Crawfordsville
United States District Court For
Indiana
John H. Baker
Washington
THE
SUN
Roosevelt
Anderson
HH Sun
the Sun
R. O. Hawkins
Indianapolis
Hawkins
Mr. Anderson
Harry S&s New
Congressman Overstreet
Senate
President
Albert Barnes Anderson
Zionsville
Boone County
Wabash College
Albert Baker
Harry S. New
John C. New ‘Bank
Greenfield
Fairbanks
Marion County
Meyer Charged With Manslaughter In Cleveland Case
Edward J. Meyer faces manslaughter charges over the death of Himma Gensler on Hecker Ave. as fire from a stove caused clothing to ignite. The Genslers say Mrs. Gensler used a horse blanket to smother the flames but Meyer removed it, preventing potential life saving action.
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Cleveland, O
Edward J. Meyer
Himma Gensler
Hecker Ave
Meyer
John Gensler
Schindler
Anarchist Felice Arrested in Steubenville Ordeal
In Steubenville Ohio on December 5 Panaoke Felice a self confessed anarchist was arrested Thursday night amid alleged liquor law violations He declared he would like to shoot the president and will be prosecuted as an anarchist.
New Liner Advertisements On Ninth Page
A ninth page listing shows jobs and ads including situations wanted as housekeeper and nurse, a white girl for general house work, two shoemakers, a saleslady, a chambermaid, a lady bookkeeper, and a cook. It also notes furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent, first mortgage loans, and items for sale such as a horse and wagon and a baby carriage.
Another Jolt for Women
Washington dispatch reports postmaster general concerns over about 25 women serving as rural free delivery carriers. An investigation will verify if they perform as well as men while noting the era’s weather and road challenges. The postmaster general opposes further female appointments in this route while confirming no urban letter carriers have been added.
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Washington
Payne
John Ferrell Tries Suicide With Stone in Greentown
In Greentown Indiana on December 5 John Ferrell a wealthy citizen reportedly snapped and tried to beat out his brains with a stone but was overpowered before causing serious injury.
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Greentown
Ind
John Ferrell
Frenzels in Control of Consumers' Gas Stock
A prominent broker says Consumers' gas stock is inflated and will fall soon. He believes the Frenzels have secured control of the company, forecasting a rapid drop in value.
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Consumers’ Company
Sata
Swelled Post Office Receipts Raise Local Interest
Indianapolis November postoffice receipts amount to $49,913.08, up $7,913 from last November. Other notes cover crowded schools spreading disease, a successful Philharmonic concert at the German house, extensive abattoir improvements, a free illustrated lecture on England, cigar makers elect a new president, and various society notices.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Abattoir
Fletcher
C. S. Pletcher
England
Social Turnverein
German House
Cigarmakers’ Union
C. O. Miller
George Steckman
Cigar Trust
Billers
Germania Hall
Empire Chorus
That Old Viaduc in Indianapolis Readied for Abolition Plan
City and railroads finalize approach to removing grade crossings in Indianapolis. Officials including Member Logsdon and the mayor indicate the Virginia Ave viaduct repair will be addressed with other grade crossing matters in a matter of days, signaling a likely track elevation or viaduct solution.
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Indianapolis
Virgiania Ave
Logsdon
Board of Works
Neues
Reed Improves as Doctors Issue Favorable Bulletin
Washington readers learn ex Speaker Reed shows steady improvement. At 7 45 a m Friday physicians report his temperature at 94 pulse 4 respiration 32 with araemic symptoms abating and mind clear while he retains nourishment signed by RK A Gardner T L McDonald
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Reed
Man’s assault case ends with suspended judgment
Jacob y of 111 W Twenty second st was arrested after striking Marion F Whitesell a Singer sewing machine agent. In police court Friday he had no attorney but was defended by Foster Shirley. He pleaded guilty to assault and a suspended judgment was granted with warning to his wife. Judge Stubbs noted a moral defense in protecting family honor.
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Jacoby
W. Twenty-second St
Marion F. Whitesell
Singer
Whitesell
Foster Shirley
SUN
Kissell Goes Free After Acquittal in Police Court
William F. Kissell known as wily Si was acquitted in police court after state's attorney failed to convict him of gambling. Acting Judge Averill dismissed the case while Jim Ross, reconciled with Kissel, was fined twenty dollars for keeping the game at Gimmerman’s roadhouse where twelve men were fined five dollars each.
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Bill
Averill
Jim’’ Ross
Kissel
Harry Walker
Gimmerman
Beaver City Express Agent Holds Corpse Over Charges
In Omaha a Beaver City express agent is puzzled by a six dollar charge on a corpse. James Bisbee died in a Lincoln sanitarium and was to be interred by a mother and brother who are poor. They tried to pay but could not be reached as they had left town, and no one knows their location. Local volunteers offered help yet the agent remains stuck with the body and no means to liquidate the bill.
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College-ave. Baptist Church
Simper
Ben Davis
J. H. Hale
Connecticut
James L. Keach
Indianapolis
Eagles
Order of Eagles
Fred Rosier
John Agnew
Otto P. Deluse
Frank Sedwick
H. C. Blonda
George M. Nichols
Harry A. Moran
Charles J. Biddle
Edward Rosier
Thomas O’brien
Carl G. Winters
William E. Winters
W. E. Tyre
Fred Schaub
Martin R. Delaney
A. R
Charles W. Brown
Henry Seaton
George W. Harris
William Garvin
Thomas McDougall
John McClure
Cruz Duncan
Andrew J. Cooper
John Hurbert
Patrick Larkins
William H. Taylor
Omaha
Neb
Express
Beaver City
James Bisbee
Lincoln
Indiana hunting party returns from Texas trip
The Indiana party of hunters and state officers led by Gov. Durbin and Attorney General William L. Taylor is expected to travel home in a private car from Texas. No reports of successful hunting have reached Indiana, and friends presume little activity if any occurred.
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Indiana
Durbin
William L. Taylor
Texas
Coroner Rules Meningray Death A Self Inflicted Case
The coroner in San Francisco decided that Carlotta Steffen Campisho formerly of Indianapolis died by her own action. Robin Menningray of Muncie is not held. The body leaves for Cincinnati to meet the mother. In Cincinnati friends will not be allowed to view the body. Burial will be in New York.
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San Francisco
Carlotta Steffen-Campishof Meningray
Indianapolis
Robin Menningray
Muncie
Cincinnati
New York
Jennings' Son Testifies in Whitecapping Suit at Salem
Warner Jennings, 15, testified in federal court in Salem, Indiana, detailing threats that if his father did not surrender papers, men would string him up. He described the night of Jan 30 and identified a masked man as Tom Smith. The judge cautioned on conspiracy proof as more witnesses await.
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Warner Jennings
Jennings
Menaugh
Salem
Ind
W. V. Rooker
Mr. Rooker
Father
Pape
Tom Smith
Hbel
Cora Flew
Woman and boarder arrested for poisoning husband in Hastings
In Hastings Florida arrest of Mrs. John Gordon and lodger William Hunter shocks the town. The husband reportedly drank coffee tainted with poison, causing a severe reaction with his heels nearly touching his head. All involved are described as respected residents.
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ST. Augustine, Fla
Hastings
John Gordon
Wm. Hunter
Judiciary panel appoints mixed subcommittee on anti trust bills
OVERSTREET WASHINGTON Dec 5 The house judiciary committee Friday named a bipartisan sub committee to study all anti trust bills. Representatives Littlefield of Maine Overstreet of Indiana Powers of Massachusetts and DeArmond of Missouri Republicans and Clayton of Alabama Democrats will consider the measures.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Littlefield
Maine
Overstreet
Indiana
Powers
Massachusetts
DeArmond
Missouri
Clayton
Alabama
Judge Crumpacker in Critical Condition at LaPorte
Judge J. W. Crumpacker, former state senator from LaPorte County, is in critical condition in LaPorte Indiana with doctors reporting little hope for recovery. His illness has severely affected his mental state.
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Laporte, Ind
J. W. Crumpacker
LaPorte County
Indianapolis Weather Outlook for Dec 6 Weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending 8 p m Friday night and Saturday with unsettled weather and little rain. Temperatures range from 28 at 7 am to 32 at noon and 31 at 2 pm with possible snow flurries in Indiana and neighboring states and variable winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Burglary Report Turns Upset Over Missing Cash
C H Everett of 721 Bismark Avenue reported a burglary on Thursday morning claiming $17.50 vanished from an old hiding place. He was excited and asked police to find the burglar. On Friday he said he found the money and had merely misplaced it.
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C.H. Everett
Bismark Ave
Union Library Closed in Muncie Trade Council Books Sold
MUNCIE Ind Dec 5 Workingmen s library opened years ago by the Trades council for union members who avoided the public library is closed and the books will be sold Monday. Patronage declined and the unions pledged to support it did not aid.
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Muncie
Ind
Workingmen's Library
Trades Council
Canadian heir splits large estate after death in Indiana
Valparaiso reports Mitchell Gaforce of Canada died, leaving half of a 350000 dollar estate to his widow Mrs John Clifford and Mrs Daniel Megee of this city and to Mrs Adeline Meyer of Chicago.
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Valparaiso, Ind
Mitchell Gaforce
Canada
John Clifford
Daniel Megee
Adeline Meyer
Chicago
Train collision injures several in Cleveland area wreck
In a head on collision between two Big Four freight trains near North Linndale Cleveland on Thursday night brakemen engineer dross and C. M. Hoffman were perhaps fatally injured while six others were hurt officials described the crash as serious and the riders transported to area hospitals.
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Cleveland,o
North Linndale
Engene Dross
C. M. Hoffman
Depot Inferno Destroys Monon Depot and Freighthouse
FRANKFORT Ind Dec 5 At Kirklin eight miles from here fire destroyed the Monon depot and freighthouse Friday morning. A large amount of freight and the contents of the depot were destroyed. The fire started from an overheated stove.
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Frankfort
Ind
Kirklin
Monon
Inspector Hendrycks Alive After Samar Wounding
Manila dispatch reports Inspector Hendrycks believed killed in Samar now found alive with severe wounds from tadrones. He wandered alone in a jungle for a week. wounds became gangrened but he is expected to recover.
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Manila
Constabulary
Hendrycks
Samar
Tadrones
Big Safe In Position At Unio National Bank
The Unio national bank at Pennsylvania and Court streets will open about December 1. A burglar-proof safe weighing 20 tons has been installed, made of Crane steel and resting on a steel and concrete base.
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Unio National Bank
Pennsylvania
Court Sts
Fire destroys property. wall falls killing a man
Gilmer dispatch reports a blaze Thursday night destroyed property valued at $50,000. A falling wall killed A. M. Lyle, the victim identified in nearby records. Fire crews battled the flames as investigators opened inquiries into the wall collapse.
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Gilmer
A. M. Lyle
Snow Falls Six Inches in Columbus
Snow covered Columbus with six inches of accumulation after a recent storm. Residents reported icy sidewalks and slow traffic as the city digested the unexpected snowfall delivered overnight.
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Columbus, O
No Doubt About It Scranton Wage Raise Speculated
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December 5 the miners testimony swayed commissioners and underscored the miners life as the strongest argument for wage increases. Both sides agree wages will rise though the exact amount remains conjectural.
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Scranton
Butter Folly On Trial In Police Court
Judge Stubbs questions William Eaton an old soldier about eating a cold lunch and a disputed bill with restaurant keeper Harry Gordon. Eaton denies eating the butter and explains he refused to pay for a cold meal. Both men are discharged amid lighthearted remarks and Eaton defends army dining memories.
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Wiliam Eaton
Harry Gordon
Eaton
Snow slide kills two at Cornucopia in Baker County
Two men died and property was damaged in a snowslide at Cornucopia on Thursday night. Mrs Frank Mummenhoff may not attend her husband’s funeral after his suicide. she reportedly left Indianapolis for Florida. A caller asking about the Kuhn family prompted a terse reply and a slammed phone.
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Baker City
Ore
Cornucopia
Atrs
Frank Mummenhoff
Indianapolis
Florida
William F. Kunn
Monument plan to honor Wesley Reynolds at Westville
Movement in LaPorte to erect a four monument memorial in Westville for Wesley Reynolds 16 who gave his life defending entrusted treasure. The effort has won official support though detectives have found no light on the tragedy and officers believe the murderers may be in hiding in Chicago.
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Laporte
Ind
Bagi Co
Westville
Wesley Reynolds
Chicago
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Charles du Granart
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