Matthews Banker Trial Moves Toward Jury Verdict
Federal court case against John H. Wood the Matthews National Bank wrecker proceeds with defense witnesses after prosecution rested. Corroborative testimony from Wednesday through Friday outlines alleged unlawful acts involving Fowler Glass, Exerisine lamp black, and Powler Glass firms with bank funds totaling about 20010 dollars.
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Matthews
John H. Wood
National Bank of
Waadl
Wood
Fowler Window Prlass Company
Exerisine Lamp-Black Company
Powler
M.ol. Husten Wee
We Brothersine Law Af
Matthews, He and the Thoneor Diitdti Rompanys
Hank Xsan
Rompany
Bear Attacks Girl Near Home in Big Creek Incident
A girl near Big Creek was attacked by a large black bear while playing near her home. The bear dragged her, tearing clothing and injuring her. Helpers arrived, her condition remains serious, and a relative helped move the bear away. The retrieving team and authorities are assessing the scene and seeking safety measures.
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Tenie
Stoe Barker
Big Creek
Kent
Filmat
Shaanal Hee
Bee
Fugitive Arrested After Bridgeport Escape
Vance Armstrong, 37, linked to aPlainfield school facility escape, was arrested Thursday by Indianapolis police. He drove a four-horse wagon, identified by W G Hamilton as his property, and the wagon and horse were tied to a Bridgeport theft. Armstrong was returned to Plainfield.
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Vance Armstrong
Bridgevert
Merchan-tolermsin
Jon
Plainfield
Ween
Sven
Bridgeport
Indianapolis
W. G. Hamilton
Wisey
Armstrong
Suit for damages over $5000 after pulling from streetcar
Henry Bisking sues Tatiana Union Traction Co in superior court No 1 for 5000 claiming he was ordered off a traction car in Indianapolis. He says the conductor grabbed him by the head dragged him to the platform and pushed him down the steps, causing painful injuries. A woman passenger on the car witnessed the incident, adding to his humiliation.
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Henry Bisking
Tatiana Union Traction Company
Indianapolis
Superior Court No. 1
Busking
Vis
Dewn
Patterson Failing Strike Narrows Outlook at Post Office
W C Patterson superintendent of the Indianapolis post office has been ill for several weeks. Thursday afternoon physicians attending him showed grave fears for his recovery. The Union Nations Bank notes financial strain amid the illness and possible leadership changes.
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Patterson
Indianapods Post Office
Police Court Bound Over Prof Mart in False Pretenses Case
Professor Martin faced charges in police court including obtaining money under false pretenses and petty larceny related to a magnetism book sale to the McCowen girl. After testimony, the false pretenses charge was dismissed and bonds were adjusted. the case was bound over to the grand jury with a $150 bond. Detective testimony indicated a ring involved, with later questioning of the alleged contract and payment.
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Martin
Burley McCowen
Gerber
Trimpe
McCowen
Charles Wiltte
Marth
Whallon
Bridge Collapse Tragedy Claims Four in Prosper Area
A bridge collapse at Prosper area tonight results in four deaths as a car plunges into water. Rescue teams search the river while onlookers report a family member survived and helped gather others from the wreckage.
City Hospital Elevator Tragedy Claims Man
A man connected to the Brame nuontion frye plant died at City Hospital after an elevator shaft accident. He was crushed when the car descended and his head was caught amid the incident on the terrace. Authorities investigate the cause of the malfunction and the fall.
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Tle
Brame Nuontion Frye
Lotelgek
City contract dispute and divorce suit filed in court
Robert Chanute sues George W. Shelby for recovery of five as Thomas claims he obtained a contract from the Board of works for sprinkling District No. 1 and turned it over to Shelby. Shelby allegedly misappropriated funds and withheld shares. George W. McChire, fined for alleged wife beating, is named in a divorce suit by Tillie J. McClure citing police court proceedings and alleged injuries.
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Robert Chanute
George W. Shelby
Thomas
Board of Works
HJ Ton
Shelby
George W. McChire
Tillie J. McClure
Smoke tests gear ordered by King to curb violators
Smoke apparatus and related gear for smoke tests were ordered Thursday by Smoke-inspector King who expects delivery soon. He vows to wage active warfare against violators of the smoke ordinance. In criminal court Leslie Millikan is tried for shoving Horace Hays at Empire's saloon. Mrs Lottie Jordan files for divorce from Albert Jordan after four years of abandonment and seeks custody of their child.
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King
Hesi
Leslie Millikan
Horace Hays
Empire
Giana-are
Lottie Jordan
Albert Jordan
Thor Davaitier
Weather Outlook With Mild Temperature Rise
Fair Thursday gives way to increasing cloud cover Friday with no significant temperature change. Morning 7 am reads 32 degrees, noon 39, and 2 pm 42 as the forecasted progression. Watches and Diamonds adjoins Washington and Meridian, featuring guarantees and jewelry offers from J. P. Mullally at Monument Place.
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Washington and
Meridian Sia
Je P. Mullally
Monument Place
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick Arrested in New York on Federal Warrant
Special to the Sun reports Mrs Cassie L Chadwick arrested at the Brestin hotel New York on a federal warrant for aiding and abetting a birth after embezzling $1.50. She was brought before Commissioner Shields for a preliminary hearing. bond set at $15,000. Chadwick faced removal to Tombs Prison with counsel Mr Powers seeking exceptions as she awaited in hotel under surveillance. Chadwick allegedly obtained jewelry and cash totaling about $10,000 from Tyetiibe Kike patrick and her jewelry firm pursued return of assets.
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New York
Casale J. Chatwick
Brestin Hotel
Scarrane
Ceramiye
Shields
Mra
Chadwick
Tombs
Service
W. J. Flynn
Tie
Mr. Powers
Chadwick Nevdeoany Woier
Ake
Shividx
Tyetiibe Kikepatrick
Oe Jowsler
Ibis Pity
Lea
Mrs Chadwick Fleeing Pursuers Finds Breslin Shelter
Officers and reporters trail Mrs. Chadwick through New York streets as she escapes from hotels and pursuers. She ends at the Breslin where she is taken and prepared for a preliminary hearing amid public scrutiny and a new publicity push. A Metro recital at Propylacum closes the day with music by notable performers.
Tokio submarine sinks fleet report from Port Antti
The Tokio barre correspondent reports that a Russian bay of Leon artist tent was damaged as the port at Port Antti stadia Cnet was attacked. The dispatch cites a sinking event linked to a fleet.
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London
Dee 5
Tokio Barre
Wir
Ioe
Digpatelin
Port Antti
Cnet
Thussian Phi Baye Leon
Rockefeller Pastor's Influence Over Cleveland Church Lead
Dee Mee, Charles, a pastor in Cleveland, plays a pivotal role in church affairs amid a tangle of trustees and family claims. The piece chronicles governance at a prominent church, the involvement of Mrs Chadwick, and William Rockefeller’s influence in local religious circles.
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Scripps-M'Rae
Cleveland O
Charles
Jae Meyer
Raton
Chiulwicg
Rin Heer
Banat
Oak
Aeron
Baten
Boston
Carnegie
Newry
Clevelind
Dueiens
Hit Brewtodge
WASHINGTON TEAMS DISCUSS EXTRA SESSION AND VETOES
The president delays plans as Congress debates an extra session and veto strategy. Key figures include Representative Watt and committee leaders, with impending decisions before Thursday. Attention turns to a European trip in April and potential governance changes.
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Peetieme
Mirtet
Catholic Feast Day Observances At Local Churches
Manses were laid out for a Catholic feast day at St John’s noting three masses said in the morning. Vespers at the bareness Thursday girl will complete the celebration of the Senet. Advertisement for Wiles Ne tive Herbs at 5 W Wash.
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St. John's
National Biscuit Co vs Whitesides Case Sent to Clerk’s Office
A dispute over alleged use of the Mreeda biscuit and other confections was sent to the United States clerk’s office Thursday morning. The trial was held in private room to keep the proceedings from lawyers and reporters.
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National Bivcutt Company
J. T Whitesides
Mersonville
United States
Wild Day on the Stock Exchange Front
Scenes of wild excitement on the New York stock exchange as Amalgamated Copper and other issues tumbled amid heavy trading. Brokers rushed between posts in a frantic attempt to fill orders while margins tightened and a broad decline spread across common and preferred shares. An organized effort to halt the slide briefly steadied prices before resuming a sharp fall in late morning trading.
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Iscripps-Apark
Telegrass
New York
Stock Exchange
Mgar
Missopri Pacifle
Eric Aint
Stet
Thomas Wa Sursen
Negro Still At Large After Yard Assault
Police and detectives continue a day and night search for Jun Douglass, the man who assaulted Charles Green at the stockyards on Wednesday. Last seen running toward woods west of the yards, a man matching Douglass boarded a West Indianapolis car at the end of the line, out of breath, asking if the car would go to the city. Conductor and officers describe the suspect as fleeing in the direction of the car line, with Capt. Kinney stating Douglass may be hiding among dives near the river and that a thorough scour is needed to capture him.
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Jun Douglass
Charles Green
Tovkyards
Welnesday
Douglass
Yarda
Comet
Nouglaas
Kinney
Douginds
Weat
Indlwrmnal
Prosecution to Begin Over Sanitarian Case
Dr E Reyer and Dr A C Kimbertin of the Hoard of health review the proposed prosecution of Dr M L J Spencer former city sanitarian for allegedly not reporting a toxic case. Dr Themis Courtney joins as third board member as Dr Keene coordinates with Prosecutor Ruckelshaut on procedure. Spencer claims he complied with regulations and notified the board after directing the patient to the pest site.
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E. (. Reyer
Hoard of Health
A.C. Kimbertin
ML. J. Spencer
Spencer
Themis Courtney
Keene
Ety Sanitartin
Ruckelshaut
Whaling Post Bill Aims At Wife Beating Crimes
Whalton prepared a whip ping post bill for presentation to the test stature. It would punish wife beating with whipping and imprisonment. Judge Whallon said in an interview the whipping post would affect wives and limit abuse by husbands.
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Go Whalton
Whallon
Mystery solves roving opium case at rooming house
Police tied down a drug suspect after detectives Bray and Holts found an opium pipe, dope, and a dozen pawn tickets in William Berailal Toure davs room at 104 N. Kaatest. Berailal admitted a fondness for the drug and was arraigned on the charge.
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N. Kaatest
William Berailal
Toure Dav
Bray and
Holts
Bersallat
Washington
Eye Wieton
Heralfal
Hir Cane van
Pallor
Jury Selection for Gillespie Murder Case Advances
In Rising Sun Indiana the Gillespie murder trial moves with jurors being selected amid a defense request to discharge and new witnesses to be called. James Gillespie seeks a separate trial while co defendants Elizabeth Gillespie and others face charges as accessories in the year old homicide of Elizabeth Gillespie and related events.
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Elizabeth Gillespie
Scripps-I Rae
Rising Sun
Tri
Fudge Corbet
James Gillespie
Todn Aiefer
Elizabeth
Helle Seward
Myron Tarbour
Miners Die In Tacoma Burnett Vent Mine Disaster
Eleven to thirteen trapped miners in the Burnett vent mine owned by South Prairie coal company near Durnell Tacoma area. Fire damp caused the explosion late Wednesday night as 40 men had descended earlier. searchers recover bodies and families gather in mourning amid disaster aftermath.
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Tacoma
Wash
Kan
Burnett Vent
South Prairie Coal Company
Durnell
Gail
Noun
Akun
Look Out For Fire In Indianapolis Says Chief
Fire chief Coots warns continued dry weather is driving more fires in Indianapolis. November saw four more fires than the previous year and December may mirror that rise. Fires average five daily now, and the public is urged to stay vigilant and extremely cautious during the dry spell.
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Coots
Indianapolis
Change of Venue in Barber Union Case
George Snox owner of Denisor Rotel barber shop and manager William Miller seek a change of venue for cases charged by the barbers union over Sunday shaves. Jury fined Miller in the former court while Justler Shepard’s court handles the matter. National Investment Co debts estimated under 321,000 as George A. Busewrk notes after reviewing the company affairs.
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George Snox
Denisor Rotel
William Miller
Unio
Jusper Stout
Justler Shepard
Miler
National Investment Company
George A. Buse
Union Traste Company
Three Boys Drowned While Skating on Ice at Local Lake
Decatur Michigan reports three youths drowned Wednesday afternoon after falling into a lake hole while skating. Victims identified as Ralph Adams, Frank Bayles, and another unnamed boy. City officials and Indianapolis Water Company arranged a follow up water safety exercise for Friday at 2 PM at Maddinowave location to test rescue methods.
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Three Boye
RAE
Decatur
Mich
Three Eye
Here
Ralph Adama
Frank Bayles
Huractt Bicet
Cityrenginner Jeep
Coote
Indiagapolla Water Company
Madinowave
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W.C. Patterson
Union Nations Bank
Muliam J. Richards
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Nelaon
Iva
Holly Lulerd
Bied
City Hospital
Earl Yost
Firwt
Cizes Siesks
Cassie L. Chadwick
Tombs Prison
Andrey Carnegie
Nome
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Anteevlenner
Emil
Freda
Breside
New Amsterdam
Fourth-ave
Holland
Witth-ave
Secret
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Breslin
Ube
Marshal Trenkel
Propylacum
Uiggle Meaney
Crrver Wilard Pierce
Widward Nell
Wulschner
Peed
Janee Durtices
Cate
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FLEET
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Acripps-Aerae
Tos
D.C
Dee
Ainneeye
Aress Finis
Eas Lerakhin
All Pratras Vtey
Ak Semstom Fae
Finirjiite
Ie Hembey
Immaculate Conception
Wiles
W. Wash
THE
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Jim
Gillespie
Rumor Defense
Squire Stout
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