Racked His Brain Over Police Court Gambling Case
In police court Tuesday the trial of nine colored boys from a raid last Saturday began. Defense by O A Orten sought a venue change. Judge Bell replaced the cadci. Two charges were dismissed. One boy, John mith, faced charges of visiting a rambling house but the judge adjourned for guidance, to rule at 8. The court Monday found Chase Hall guilty of running a gaming room and faced the question of the seven other boys’ guilt or innocence.
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O. A. Orten
Cecadi
J. A. Bell
Wright
John Mith
Ell
Cach
Chase Hall
Hall
Christmastime Money Orders Reach Germans and Irish
The first signs of Christmas observances appear at the post office as money order business surges among German and Irish residents who send remittances home. Italians and Russians also participate. Registered packages rise, with two weeks until peak mail volume. A court ruling in Salem, Oregon supported Pierce by demurring a mandamus to count votes, while Indiana's Indy Sun notes circles and the Richmond Independent compare their coverage.
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Folky Stero
Christiaas
Moorish Exhibit Plans At Empire Fair Attract Attention
Hassan Ben Ali, manager of the Moorish troupe, says their World’s Fair display will be a Moorish city of 200 inhabitants built as a realistic Morocco life replica. Six Moorish doors alone cost $10,000 for the fair. The sultan’s son, age 17, is slated to attend. Tariff issues hinder commercial talks with foreign nations, Ali notes.
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Hessen Ben Au-Hbe
Hassan Ben Ali
The
Empire
Morrocco
Sun
Hassen
Fez
Timbucto
Desert
Scottish Rite Convocation Sees Large Turnout and Degrees
Scottine Rith Manor reports a high attendance for the Scottish Rite masons semi annual convocation with 450 members from across the state. Forty four were initiated into the fourteenth degree Tuesday and fifteen and sixteenth were conferred Wednesday.
Still At Et Telegraphers And Big For Manta
The Big Four telegraphers continue discussions Wednesday over the schedule with completion expected today. Tensions rise as the company and operators debate terms through Mr Peck. Each item received small concessions, but a final acceptable plan remains uncertain, signaling a possible clash ahead.
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Manta
Go Satrafuectory
Peck
Prisoners Confess Ties to Mafia and Police Murder
Dravur, a French creole in Arapahoe county jail, admits mafia membership in New Orleans and that he witnessed the murder of Police officer Hennessy with others. He describes sharing a room with four mob members and one escapee among the criminals. In Seattle, Carlos Moulton fatally shot Mrs. Mary S. Stovey after she refused his marriage proposal. In Rockford, Ella Mulford found her mother unconscious and, struck by shock, killed her by shooting.
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Dravur
William Sayers
Arapahoe County
New Orleans
Hennessy
Seatile
Wesh
Carlos Rogers Moulton
Mary S. Stovey
Ber
Rockrorn
Dee
Ella Mulford
Ella
Dynamite Mill Tragedy Blows Worker to Atoms in Tamawa
Spl.1 reports a dynamite mill explosion at Schwartz in Tamawa killing John Rogers, a laborer, with coroner recovering fragments. Separate item notes a Portsville colliery fire in a stairway still raging, affecting 500 workers, while a relief party forms in Houston to visit Egg Noge valley after a Tuesday cyclone.
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Tamawa
Ju Schwartz
John Rogers
Portsville
Hagle Hill
Tagle Hill
Hovstox, Tex
Egg Noge Valley
Nacogdoches
Corrigan Denies McGlynn Priest Restoration Claim
New York dispatch reports Archbishop Corrigan denying the suggestion that Dr. McGlynn will be restored to priestly status. The note clarifies that no reinstatement is planned and counters circulating statements.
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McGlynn
New York
Corrigan
Avon Club Events And Lectures This Week
Friday evening features the Avon club, Wednesday hosts Miss Nichols lecture, Thursday a private dance in the west parlor, and Saturday afternoon a meeting of the world’s fair committee.
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Avon Club
Miss Nichols
West Parlor
The Dog Bayed Kim The Remarkable Death Tale
A young man near Forty second street in Curiaco chased a dog that stole his vest containing a farewell letter written by a Russian suitor to a Baltimore girl. The letter explained his plan to drown himself due to love and impending consumption. The dog’s theft redirected him, and in the end he left a diamond with the lucky dog owner before leaving.
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Curiaco
Forty-second-st
Baltimore
Ife
Cleveland offers A W Lyman Private Secretary
Washington December 7 report says Cleveland offered the post to A W Lyman editor of the Montana Independent. Lyman was the New York Sun correspondent during Cleveland's first administration and became close to the president through White House visits. Lamont says Lyman would be an ideal secretary.
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Washingtion
Cleveland
A. W. Lyman
Montana
Court actions and weather in Indianapolis region
Al Kerr Harry Purcell and George Powers were charged with loitering and had their cases continued. Richard Milbhurn waived examination on stealing five pounds of butter. Charles Gatewood's case for stealing a cow was continued. J W Oliver failed to appear, case continued. Fullenwider pled guilty with a fine not to exceed one dollar. Windy weather with showers, turning to snow tonight and much colder Thursday.
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al. Kerr
Harry Purcell
George Powers
Cadi
Richard Milbhurn
Chas. Gatewood
J. W. Oliver
J. C. Fullenwider
Oliver
Fullenwider
Missing CITN Lids youth and local filings seen
CITN Lids, Jerry Foley aged 12 missing from home at 161 Waloutst. The Commercial club restaurant company filed articles of incorporation Wednesday morning with capital stock 220000. Charles B. Thompson fined for assault on Lillie Updyke. bond forfeited after nonappearance. Nine street improvement liens filed by attorney Marks against multiple named parties. Marshall Smith of Haughville discharged from alleged assault on Mrs Julia Weola. State suits include Monon Road against city over police ejection of J T Power. Otis Wilkie suit against Evansville & Terre Haute railroad for 20000 damages. he was injured in a wreck. Report of a Sunday crap game in a barn near Home and Perust. Public works ordered sweeping Southst. complaints about light and power line interference with signs and fire alarms. Board to Cincinnati to inspect garbage equipment. Local street condition complaints and proposed washing streets by hose debated.
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Missine
Waloutst
Commercial Club Restaurant Company
Capital
Charles 8. Thompson
Lillie Updyke
Marks
W. J. Lone
J. D. Welly
A. Ji. Stemple
J. I. Manzy
J. Dalie
A. Grown
LB. Walker
P. Hurston
M. J Arlen
Smith
Marshal Smith
Haughville
Julia Weola
Justice Daviels
Woods
Sait
Monon
J. T. Power
Massachusetts Ave
Colbert
Otis Wilkie
Evansville
Terre Haute
United States
Wilkie
Home-ave
Yperust
Sun
Board of Public Works
Robert Thomas
Southst
the Light and Power Company
Cincinnati
Vorie
Gas Rate Upset in Vonkstown Heating Class Dispute
Indianapolis gas company defends higher charges for cooking stove users, arguing need to cover broader heating demands and prevent service disruption. Superintendent Pearson says many households overuse gas, paying $2 monthly for two stoves, while heating stove users pay only the standard rate. The firm plans to remove connections after Dec 10 for those who refuse to pay, and critics question a proposed gas mains tax.
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Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
John W. Pearson
Heath
Pearson
Atlea
Costello
Vance Block Sold for 200000 at Virginia and Washington
The Vance block at the intersection of Virginia avenue and Washington street was sold through the John Spann agency to William S. Hubbard for 200000, up from LL C. Lone’s March 1890 price by 10066. Other transfers include B. Sayles selling a 22 N. Pennsylvania street property for 480000 and Charles Backer paying 35000. Real estate activity signals rising values, with a planned transformation of an old Washington street tandem into a five story hotel.
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Virginia-ave
Washington-st
John Spann
William 8. Hubbard
LL C. Lone
B. Sayles
Pennsylvania St
Charles Backer
Washington St
Road congress session presents lively debate on Indiana roads
The Wednesday morning road congress session drew strong discussion as advocates, farmers, and engineers clashed over road policy. Chairman McDonald led proceedings with a push for a two per district road commission and improved road materials, while critics warned against taxing farmers and questioned current spending.
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Claude Matthews
Jf. B. McDonald
Whitley County
Illinois Improvement Association
Congress
Joan Is. Conner
Isaac B. Potter
New York
Bett
W. @. Carmichael
Williamsport
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Carmichael
Sellars
Montgomery County
France
Ladinay
Ais Carmichael
Haya
Geemad Toa
Iia
Prof. Johnson
C. A. Robinson
Shelby County
Sones
Hr. Campbell
Parke County
A. Kenyon
Tami
L. Blair
Hoosier
Binford
Hancock County
Sun
P. Applegate
New Albany
Meredith Stanley Makes Five River Bridge Jumps
Meredith Stanley leaped from all five bridges spanning the Ohio River at this point, completing the feats in one hour and 20 minutes. A New York man, Mitchell Johnson, sought to hire Stanley for an eastern tour but clashed over payment. Stanley wore no diving armor, only old clothes, and escaped with no injuries as his wife offered encouragement at the suspension bridge.
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Crseawnaty
Meredith Stanley
Ohio River
Mitchell Johnson
New York
Stanley
Johnson
McNulty Refused Treatment Arrest Case Upheld
West Indianapolis man Pat McNulty previously fined $10 after assaulting Mrs Julia Lieffred a physician. He appealed the conviction, but the criminal court judge Cox sustained the jury verdict and kept the $10 fine.
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McNualty
Pat McNulty
West Indianapolis
Julia Liesfred
Liegfred
McNalty
The Flower Mission Opens Enchanting Arabian Nights in Tomlingen Hall
The Flower Mission event in Tomlingen hall Tuesday evening featured Arabian nights entertainment with a cave of the 46 thieves replica and winding passages. The initiation performance drew a large audience and was highly successful. Wednesday night Miss Mee Talbott will perform the skirt dance while Mrs. Lawson sings.
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Tomlingen Hall
Mee Talbott
Public Ledger Building Damaged by Fire in Philadelphia
The Public Ledger building at Sixth and Chestnut streets in Philadelphia was nearly destroyed by a Tuesday night blaze. The fire began in the composing room causing major damage while water and flames damaged the rest of the structure. Loss estimated at 260000 with 160000 insured. City editor Afe Wade saved all copy for the next edition and publication resumed on schedule.
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USA
Punapmbrina
Public Ledger
Sixth and
Chestnutsts
Afe Wade
the Record
William ML. Sinverly
Leprusy Im Deteross Haid of B Servant: Birk
Lizzie Flemire a servant girl fainted from acute limb pain last week and stopped eating. A doctor diagnosed leprosy, and she fled after a subsequent visit. she had spoken of a sister and brother with the disease.
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Derxoir
Dee
Lizzie Flemire
Jeremy Player
Prominent Woman Charged With Murder of Adopted Daughter
Mrs. Adam Spies of Wellsburg near Lima is arrested for murder in the death of Lena Starr a 9 year old adopted daughter killed by a coal shovel blow Friday authorities say she abused the child and will arrest another suspect in the case
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Lima, O
Adam Spies
Wellsburg
Here
Lena Starr
Narrow Cyclone Rips Aruasta Areas Wrecking Homes
A cyclone three miles west of Aruasta, Texas on Tuesday destroyed Samuel McAdams’ residence and fatally injured his three children. A nearby black family also suffered fatal injuries as their home collapsed. The storm’s path was about 100 yards wide.
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Aruasta
Tex
Here
Samuel McAdams
Independent ticket swept in Dakota statewide recount ordered
Official returns from Dakota show the independent democratic ticket elected except for secretary of state. Two Garrison electors and one Weaver elector chosen. Court orders recount. Nelson County and a Linmons County contest may shift electoral results but not the state ticket. Dyeing and Cleaning, Smith's eyeworss, 67%, Papasyiyantasi.
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Bismarck
N. D
Garrison
Weaver
Nelson County
Linmons County
Stage customs and touring actors in the era
A colorful note on “Renises” and touring tragedians including Jack McAuliffe and Sullivan and Corbett, noting the habit of actors pausing at the door to bid farewell. Also mentions Bon Stuart Robson at the Grand, an Empire theater concert with Dellstedt, and local stage gossip about Nellie McHenry, Margaret Mather, and a wretched Empire matinee band.
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Jack McAuliffe
Sullivan and Corbett
Ranedalry Company
Oe Bon Stuart Robson
Grand Thursdau
Ambitions and Rumors Around City Mayoral Race
Local chatter centers on Judge Buskirk as a potential mayoral candidate. A political observer notes his gambling case fines mix with warnings to gamblers, boosting support among both the underworld and respectable citizens. Judge Buskirk denies running, citing pension department prospects. City Clerk Abrams plans renomination, while Kassman teases a postmaster bid but eyeing the comptroller role as Woollen departs.
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Cadi
Judee Bunkirk
Hon
Siarp
Buskirk
Judge Buskirk
Sty
Pension Department
Washington
Pardon Granted For Old Indiana Convict On Christmas
William Chryssenberry, imprisoned for 27 years for murder in Owen County Poland, Indiana, will receive a governor's pardon on Wednesday. Convicted seven years after the crime on circumstantial evidence, the elderly man plans to spend Christmas with his daughter in Manchester, expressing thanks to God.
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Chriatman
Daughtac
Joeyfersonyidle
Ind
William Chryssenberry
Calvin Cassiday
Poland
Owen County
Manchester
Murder at Union Depot Street Car in California and Keokuk
Late Monday afternoon two boys boarded a Union depot street car at California and Keokuk. One drew a revolver and ordered Conductor Alexander to surrender money. Alexander threw him off, was shot in the left breast, and fatally wounded. The assailants fled and have not been arrested.
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Mo. Dee
Union Depot
California
Keokukawes
Alexandar
Alexander
Rankin murder linked to Dan Waters arrest in Missouri
Disappearance of Robert H. Rankin, prominent stock raiser of Mosmoora Newfoundland, last February is resolved. Rankin was knocked from a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train at the Burlington bridge, killed and robbed. Dan Waters, a local tough, has been arrested and charged with the crime.
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Mosmoora
Robert H. Rankin
Hla
Burlington Bridge
Dan Waters
Literary Digest Arena Belford Christmas Numbers Noted
The piece reviews weekly and monthly literary periodicals, praising the Literary Digest for its breadth and Arena for sharp arguments against Baconian claims by a clergyman turned legal-like debater. Belford’s Monthly Christmas issue is highlighted, with features on Cleveland’s election and northern western leaders, despite a duplicated Palmer portrait error.
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House of Funk & Wagnalls
Shatesapere
Belford
Cleveland
West
Senator Palmer
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