Jennings Takes Stand in Libel Suit Over Salem Cartoon
David A. Jennings of Pleasantville testifies in federal court against Eli Menaugh and 30 Washington county residents for 200000 dollars alleging libel and whitecapping. The case garners Indianapolis attention as 50 witnesses remain to be heard, with depositions and published cartoons examined. Judge Baker intermittently intervenes.
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David A. Jennings
Pleasantville
Eli Menaugh
Salem
Ind
Washington County
Indianapolis
Jennings
Salém
Coldwell
Colorado Sour
Heidelberg
Germany
America
Salem Democrat
Saler
Baker
Searchlight
Louia Vile
Joseph Medlock
St. Mary's Academy
W. V. Rooker
New Solution of the Gas Situation in Indianapolis
November bills warn recipients gas will be shut off if unpaid by December 10. The company expects another large drop in customers after 4,000 withdrew last month, and November gas pressure fell from October levels. A lawyer says losing many customers could force the company to quit business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Beiieve
New Liner Advertisements Listed On Pages Six and Seven
Read the liners on the sixth and seventh pages today for furnished rooms for rent two story house for sale two small business rooms for rent farms all sizes for sale Second x girl wanted heating stove for sale sideboard for sale first mortgage loans on improved property houses for rent vacant lots for sale office rooms for rent stenographer wants position position wanted as engineer large mirror for sale man wanted to represent manufacturer property on Eleventh and L BE W for sale downtown corner property for sale desirable site for warehouse for sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh
Due Process Clause Quoted in Constitutional Assertion
The text cites that under the constitution no man’s property may be taken without due process of law. The phrase underscores lawful protection of property rights and the limits of governmental power.
Crane Married Prompted Police Inquiry
Crane surprised the police when Supt. Fafte and Capt. Hyland learned he had married on November 10 and was not sick after all. He had moved to Irvington with his wife Marian Carr of near Bloomfield, and returned to work after the ceremony at Rev. Harley Jackson’s home on Butler Ave. in Irvington.
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Crane
Police Department
Fafte
Capt. Hyland
Sergt. Crane
Supt. Taffe
Vermont-st
Irvington
Marian Carr
Near
Bloomfield
Harley Jackson
Butler Ave
Record Week in Indianapolis Bank Clearings and Balances
Indianapolis bank clearings reached 13.992 million for the week with balances near 2.401 million. The prior year comparison shows 10.958 million in clearings and 1.558 million in balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
City Health Board Orders Covered Transport for Poultry and Meat
The city board of health orders poultry and meat men to cover dressed products during hauling through the city. Wagon loads of dressed fowls and meat are often seen on streets with no cover, a practice the board deems dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Health
Health. Board
Bank Robbery Attempt Foiled at Shittenango NY
An unsuccessful attempt occurred Friday night to rob the W H Stewart Bank in Shittenango New York. Robbers tried to blow the outer door but failed. they damaged the inner door in the effort. No injuries reported. Local authorities investigate the incident.
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Shittenango
N. Y
Shot gun romance ends in church marriage bold
William Baxter a bicycle dealer and Katie Dohlen wed after Baxter armed with a shotgun demanded to see his bride and force the ceremony. The elopement attempt drew police, Baxter paid a small fine for drunkenness and disturbing the peace, then the couple married in county clerk’s office. The bride’s mother voiced defeat but the couple began their married life, Baxter declaring he means business in pursuing a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Freel
William Baxter
Katie Dohlen
Justica
Stout
Baxter
Cass Connaway
Wheeler
Smith
Belch
Bend
Urgent clothing drive for Friendly Inn mendicants
Richard T. Reagin of the Friendly Inn appeals for cast off clothing to clothe elderly, crippled, and needy men who seek warmth, beds, and meals. He cites a railroad worker needing an overcoat and urges community aid as winter sets in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard T. Reagin
Grade crossing plan may use both viaducts and elevated tracks
A city official says plans to abolish grade crossings will require a mix of viaducts and elevated tracks. Some crossings may stay at grade temporarily, while a commission appointed by Mayor Bookwalter will arbitrate the dispute between the city and railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin D. Logsdon
Board of Works
Bookwalter
Boy Harry Seymour Suffers Neck Dislocation After Pole Fall
Harry Seymour, 14, son of John W. Seymour, fell from a telephone pole Saturday afternoon in front of 1336 Nordykeave, West Indianapolis, and dislocated his neck. He was unconscious when carried inside. recovery appears doubtful after a possible live wire shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Seymour
John W. Seymour
NordyKeave
Indianapolis
Bliss Was Short After Wedding Quarrel
William H Baxter and his bride returned to her parents home on N West street after a marriage by Squire Stout. A quarrel over a telegram to Mrs Dohlen led the bride to leave by train for the west. Baxter then went to the county clerk to have the marriage stricken from the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H.baxter
Trial Begins for Claude O’Brien in Whitney Murder Case
Lexington Ky December 6 The taking of testimony in the trial of Claude O’Brien the Memphis boy who with Earl Whitney is charged with the murder of Addison Ba Ching commenced Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Claude O’brien
Memphis
Earl Whitney
Addison
Ba ‘Ching
Absorption plan for Indianapolis Telegraph Company likely dead
Manager Hatfield of the Indianapolis company says the proposed merger with American District Telegraph is a hoax. C F Patterson of New York, promoter of the Messenger Trust, had secured options but no further action occurred. Hatfield insists they will take their own price or operate independently.
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Indianapolis District Telegraph Company
American District Telegraph Company
Hatfield
Indianapolis Company
C. F. Patterson
New York
The
Messenger Trust
Patterson
Indianapolis
People’s Company
Christ
Manger Hatfield
Night time only switch operation rule adopted for city
The city plans to require all future switch ordinances to allow switching only between midnight and 5 am. The rule follows a measure that let E C Atkins build a switch on South Street. Works Commissioner Logs don said distant switches may exempted, but the provision will be standard as the city expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Atkins Company
Southst
Logsdon
McKee Sues Over 20 N Pennsylvania St For Property Sale
Mary Scott Harrison McKee sues to compel sale of real estate at 20 N Pennsylvania St, occupied by tailor William Schoppenhorst, with proceeds to heirs of Gen. Harrison. Property assessed at 29,545 dollars. Ownership includes Mrs McKee, minor Elizabeth Harrison, and trustee Russell B Harrison for minors William Henry Harrison and Marthena Harrison.
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Mary Scott Harrison McKee
Pennsylvania St
Wiliam Schoppenhorst
Gen. Harrison
Optical Goods and Dental Offices Move Listings
The notice lists relocation details for optical supplier Laxative Bromo Quinine GH and an expert refractionist at Woodard on 221 Massachusetts. Joseph and Goode, dentists, have moved to 327 833 Newton Claypool Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodard
Massachusetts
Joseph &. Goode
Newton Claypool
Irish Wit Is All Right Says Hibernian Leader
James E. Nolan, international president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, visits Denison as a representative of a Syracuse clothing house. He praises the order, urges Irish history and literature in schools, and advocates ending painted face buffoonery on the American stage, citing Mr. Dooley as a model of Irish wit.
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James E. Nolan
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
St the ‘Denison
Nolan
Syracuse
When Clothing Company
Mr. Nolan
Emerald Isle
Iriah
Indiana Judgeship Fight Signals Fortunes of Fairbanks and Beveridge
The appointment of Albert Barnes Anderson of Crawfordsville to the federal district bench signals a political setback for Senator Fairbanks and strengthens Beveridge aligned forces. Indiana leaders note Hawkins’s defeat and speculate Roosevelt’s influence, with Harry S. New and Congressman Landis playing key roles in backing Anderson.
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Albert Barnes Anderson
Crawfordsville
Federal District
Indiana
Fairbanks
Senate
Senator Fairbanks
Roscoe O. Hawkins
Indianapolis
A. B. Anderson
Anderson
Beveridge
Francis Baker
Hawkins
Roosevelt
Harry S. New
Indianapolis Journal
New
Charles B. Landis
Washington
Shah reduces harem amid reform claims in Persia
Vienna dispatch reports the shah of Persia has cut his harem from 1,100 to 60, stirring court agitation and public debate. The Tageblatt says the change signals a radical reform and suggests his European travels influenced a shift toward western revolutionary ideas.
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Vienna
Tageblatt
Persia
Frightful Shootout on Union Station Street
Frank Murray fainted thrice in an ambulance after four shots were fired by George C. Newcomb near Union station. Newcomb was chased by Patrolman Hite as Murray, unhurt by bullets, claimed to be shot. physicians doubted the claim while fearing fright may affect his mind.
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City Hospital
George C. Newcomb
S. Tuinolis St
Union Station
Newcomb
Rarge
Frank Murray
Hite
Murray
Ilinois St
S. Tlliois
Cincinnati
George Newcomb
Suarrel
Colored barbers form new union in city meeting
Colored barbers of the city plan to establish a separate union at a meeting in the Union building on Thursday evening after prior futile attempts by white barbers to unionize them. A smoker event will be held Tuesday evening by boss and journeymen barbers of the city.
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Union
Boss
New Pianos $16 and up at Wulschenr's
Classified notice notes piano prices starting at sixteen dollars, with references to a feed store and horse care items, including items labeled dustless vats and Janes' product mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wulschenr
Condition of Ex Spear Reed Worsens at Arlington Hotel
The report from Washington notes Ex-Spear Reed's condition declined Saturday morning with nourishment issues and nausea. Dr. Bishop remained at his bedside overnight, and by Saturday afternoon Reed was described as much weaker than in the morning.
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Reed
Dr. Bishop
Mr. Reed
Washington
Arlington Hotel
Modern Woodmen of America form entertainment committee
The Modern Woodmen of America head entertainment committee was incorporated on Saturday to organize and fund the June national convention in Indianapolis. The panel will raise and disburse money for guest entertainment and appoint subcommittees with total convention costs estimated at about 35000 dollars, of which 5000 has already been raised. Officers include Hugh J. McGowan president Joseph G. Bruce vice president Lewis A. Coleman secretary Charles F. Remy treasurer and several directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Woodmen
Indianapolis
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity Dec 7
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for a 36 hour period ending 8 pm Sunday with partly cloudy skies and possible snow flurries, colder conditions Sunday, temperatures 26 at 7 am and 39 by noon. Variable winds across Indiana and nearby states may bring snow, in stock a selection of Xmas jewelry and diamonds offered by J. P. Mullally jeweler. promotional note appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Viciity
Indiana
R. J. P. Mullally
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Jinnings
Liberous
Madison
Attitude OF Gas Company
Liam H. Baxter
Indiana Ave
SR Age Eeay
Messenger
Harrison Estate
Senator Fair
Banks
Shah
S. Illinois St
Fred
Colored Barbers Union
Washington, Dec
Woodmen’s
Ennett’s
Bennett
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