Interurban Station Located In New Terminal Complex
The Interurban Terminal Company will locate at the northwest corner of Illinois and Market streets where the Famous cloak house stands. President Hugh J. McGowan announced a nine story brick and stone office building with space for future growth, a one story waiting room, and a large train shed. Tearing down begins within two months with completion expected 18 months after franchise grant. some property still to be acquired, possibly by private sale or condemnation.
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Illinois
Market-St
McGowan
Interurban Terminal Company
Illinois and
Market Sts
Hugh J. McGowan
Interurban
Terminal and Street Car Company
Interurbans
Mr. McGowan
Ohio-st
Kinols
Indianapolis Street Railway Merger Planned with Traction Firm
Notices will go to stockholders Tuesday or Wednesday announcing a merger where Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co will lease the Indianapolis Street Railway and pay dividends. Pro rata $1.5 million of $5 million stock in the terminal company will be distributed. Proxies due December 23. Dividends start at 1 percent, rising to 6 percent in later years. Capital raised totals $25 million including bonds for a new terminal and belt line.
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Indianapolis Traction and Terminal ‘Company
Urndianapolis Street Railway Company
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company
Street Railway Company
Street Railway
Indianapolis Street Railway Stock Rises On Merger Hopes
The Indianapolis street railway common stock advanced two points with bids at 83 on Tuesday after opening at 84. Analysts predict value gains linked to a merger vote set for December 29, with projections the stock may reach par by year end and compare favorably to 6 percent bonds due to tax advantages. Local investors are expected to boost holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Street Railway
Indianapolis Stock Exchange
Hugh McGowan
E. M. Johnson
J. F. Wild & Co
Indianapolis
Edson Captured After Jail Break in Illinois Prison
Bill Edson, accused rapist who escaped from custody during pursuit in three days, is confined in a southern Illinois penitentiary named Drake. He earlier was arrested June 6 and escaped in July after a prior release for larceny. In Norfolk Virginia, Sir Wilfred Laurier reports improved health from outdoor life at Hot Springs, walking miles daily with renewed vigor.
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Vincennes
Ind
Bill” Edson
Washington
Ilinois
Drake
Edson
Norfolk
Wilfred Laurier
Canada
Hot Springs
Wilfred
Ottawa
Whale strikes steamship Sierra in harbor
The Sierra from Australia reports striking a whale at 16 knots. The impact cut into the whale so deeply that its body stuck to the vessel's stem. Attempts to detach it failed until a sudden stop and reverse freed the carcass.
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San Francisco
Australia
Congress Approves Christmas Recess Schedule
The House on Tuesday adopted two resolutions to recess Congress for the Christmas holidays from December 20 to January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congress
Liner Advertisements Highlight Rentals and Wants on Page Seven
New liner ads list rooms for rent furnished and unfurnished, houses and offices for rent, help wanted in stores and homes, a parrot for sale, a two chair barber shop, mortgage loans, and a seven room cottage for sale. Several items mention cooks, maids, and general houseworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigar
Matt
Tom Halls Fails to Land His Man in New Orleans Chase
Secret service officer Tom Halls who chased Ed Tyler of Indianapolis to New Orleans returns empty handed. Tyler, identified by Halls and Deputy U.S. Marshal Foley, showed pawnbroker entries proving he was not in Indiana when alleged. Southern officials allegedly mistreated the case, with possible fallout from refusing to surrender a U.S. prisoner.
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Secret Service
Tom Halls
Ed Tyler
Indianapolis
Union
New Orleans
Tyler
Indiana
United States
Hails
U.S
Foley
Hallsselaem
Ce Opeones
Outing Club Incorporates At Minocqua Wisconsin
An Indianapolis outing club mainly made up of city officials incorporated on Tuesday afternoon with 2,500 dollars in capital. A club house will be built at Minocqua Wisconsin. Mayor Bookwalter serves as a director.
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Indianapolis
Minocqua
Wis
Bookwalter
Bennett's for Beat Photos at 36 E Wash
A note directs readers to Bennett's for beat photos located at 36 East Washington. It mentions The Sun Real Estate column on pages six and seven and the For Sale Miscellaneous column for readers to review.
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Bennett
Beat
E. Wash
THE
SUN
Judge Baker in Libel Case Delays Proceedings
Federal Judge Baker halted court in the David Jennings libel and white capping case awaiting a final ruling on his status. The Senate had confirmed Albert Barnes Anderson as successor, but his commission was not yet issued, delaying proceedings until Washington confirms Baker’s position.
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Baker
David Jennings
Department of Justice
Washington
Washington To Learn Exactly Where Judge Baker
Albert Barnes Anderson
Fairbanks
Anderson
Jennings
Trunk Tragedy Claims Two Children in Attic
In Louisville Kentucky a six year old boy and eight year old girl were found dead and near death after wedging themselves in a open trunk in their attic. Their mother discovered them after an hour of quiet. Dr J P Winston noted the trunk lacked a lock and could have been opened with effort.
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Louisville
Johnny
Allen
Sarah
Anchorage
John Allen
Sewell’s Aairy
Angin
J. P. Winston
Attie
Murder Suicide After Bride Shot in Fort Worth
Henry Davis shot and killed Wynne, a bride of three days, in the road and then killed himself. Jealousy is suspected as the motive.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Henry Davis
Prohibition State Central Committee Elects Officers
The prohibition state central committee met on Tuesday to elect officers for the coming year. L C Masters of Muncie and Dr H J Halil of Franklin were discussed for chairman. A reception is planned Tuesday night at Alabama and New York streets by the prohibition alliance and a state conference Wednesday at Masonic hall at 9 30 am with a mass meeting that evening led by Oliver W Stewart national chairman of Chicago recently elected to the legislature.
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Prohibition State Central Committee
L. C. Masters
Muncie
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Hibernians Elect Offiers For Coming Year
Whivision No 1 Ancient order of Hibernians elects officers for the coming year. President John H Scanlon, vice-president Patrick Fanning, financial secretary John P Sullivan, recording secretary John Moriarty, treasurer Jerry Costello, sergeant-at-arms John Griffin, door-keeper Michael Mahoneys, sri marshal John Connaughton.
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wHivision No. 1
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
John H. Scanlon
Patrick Fanning
John P.sullivan
John Moriarty
Jerry Costello
John Griffin
Michael Mahoneys
Sri
John
Connaughton
Supreme Court rules tax valid for Greenwood interurban subsidy
The Indiana Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed the Johnson County Circuit Court in Demaree v Bridges. Indianapolis Greenwood and Franklin railroad will collect the $34 000 subsidy approved by Pleasant township for the Greenwood interurban line. Voters at a special election raised the funds to aid construction and the tax, once suspended until completion, may be collected now. The taxpayers argued the line was not a railroad under the 1853 act, but the court rejected this claim and upheld payment.
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Supreme Court
Johnson County Circuit Court
Demaree
Bridges
Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Railroad Company
Pleasant
Greenwood
Pleasant Township
Second Story Burglary Nets Jewel Box Theft
A bold burglar entered R. K. Syfers at 640 North Capitol Ave Monday night, pried open a second story window, and stole a rosewood jewel box containing two diamond stick pins and a gold bead necklace. The home was empty and no other items were taken.
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R. K. Syfers
Capitolave
Frederick Morman
New York St
Morman
Burglars Enter 1020 N Senate Ave Home
Residents of 1020 N Senate Ave Were woken by burglars Monday night when the residence was entered and ransacked Three overcoats and other clothing items were stolen None of the occupants were awakened by the intruders.
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Ernest Scott
Senate Ave
Hair Graft From Dead Body Considered For Woman
In Pittsburg Mercy hospital doctors face a hair grafting challenge after a sewing machine fly wheel stripped Miss Barbara Nath of her scalp. They consider taking hair from a newly dead body to see if it will grow on her head, since a live donor proved unsuitable. The patient's grandfather offered hair but was rejected due to age and color. The plan to use a dead donor is the only remaining option under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mercy Hospital
Barbara Nath
Fire Destroys Core Atlanta Business District
A blaze in Atlanta’s heart along the new viaduct district wiped out major firms including the Guarantee clothing, Snook & Austin furniture, Williams house, and Hammack drug. Loss tops 1 million with two thirds insured. Firefighters battled three hours to control the flames as the Kimball hotel and Peters building faced sparks and collapse risks. Six or more presumed dead. several missing. The blaze coincides with track elevation legal actions in the Supreme Court, prompting mayoral commentary on grade-crossing remedies and railway negotiations.
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Atlanta
Agre
Guarantee Clothing Company
Snook & Austin Furniture Company
Williams House
Viaduct
D. B. Hollis Liquor Company
Jacobs Pharmacy Company
Alonzo Herndon
Kimball House
Peters
Kimball
Joyner
Claude O'Brien Guilty of Murder in Lexington Case
Claude O'Brien, 18, was found guilty of helping to murder Merchant A. B. Chinn in Lexington. He was sentenced to death. His accomplice Whitney, a 10 year old, had been sentenced to death last week after the pair entered Chinn's home to rob it and killed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Claude O'Brien
A. B. Chinn
Whitney
Chinn
Minneapolis Ex Mayor Ames Sought by Deputies in Louisville
Sheriff John W. Dreger and Deputy Clarison arrived in Louisville with warrants for the return of ex mayor A. A. Ames of Minneapolis. A thorough city search failed to locate him. Telegrams were sent along the line and authorities suspect he may have gone toward Boston to mislead pursuers.
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Louisville
John W. Dreger
Minneapolis
Clarison
A. A. Ames
Beckham
Moriday
Ames
Boston
STATE PICKINGS. Various local notices and incidents
Crawfordsville company plans a large wood novelty plant. Muncie painter declared insane and sent to asylum. South Bend suits Grand Trunk for 20000 over crossing injuries. Eureka oil company to drill near New Haven within 30 days. Kokomo man sues daughter over estate division. South Bend council route opposition to interurban. mayor may veto. Muncie man jailed over alimony. couples settle for 350. Sullivan man assaulted after dispute. suspects fled.
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Crawfordsville—Company
Municie
B. F. Barnett
South Bend
Mies
Ida Froehler
Grand Trunk Road
Muncie—Hemingwray Glass
Colampta Crey
Frank Bair
New Haven
Eureka Oil Company
Lima
Oaktown
Kokomoqo
James Alexander
Campbell
Cass County
Chicago
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area December 10
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m December 10. Partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday with rising temperatures. Reading shows 7 am temperature 16, noon 23, 2 pm 27. Possible snow flurries in Indiana and neighboring states, warmer with southerly winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Divorce suit over cold bath dispute between Bayer spouses
Joseph Bayer sues Maria Bayer for legal separation alleging she dumped bedclothes and poured cold water over him during a bath. Married since 1874 they have five children, the youngest 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bayer
Bayer
Maria Bayer
Grand jury unlikely to indict over Indianapolis coal exchange
The Indianapolis coal exchange case shows slim prospects for indictments after the grand jury deferred action from November to December. An independent dealer named Cohen reported being refused coal and price quotes by a mining company for not belonging to the exchange, underscoring tensions in the trade.
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Indianapolis
Coal Exchange
the Exchange
Retat
Indianapoli
Grand
the Sun
Cohen
Exchange
Governor amused by visitors in Jennings suit case
Governor Durbin exchanged light jokes Tuesday morning with Asa Elliott Eli Menaugh and other alleged whitecapers of Washington county, defendants in the Jennings suit in federal court. The social visit drew a crowd and hinted at significant developments inside the chamber.
Brush Closed Up New York Meeting Opens With Schedule Talk
The National Baseball League annual meeting began at the Victoria hotel with most magnates present except Col. Rogers who was delayed by business. Attention focused on a rumor of an immediate schedule to beat the American League, possibly opening the season April 16. Brush declined to confirm or deny.
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New York
National Baseball League
Victoria Hotel
Col. Rogers
Philadelphia
Rogers
Brush
Boy Takes Grandmother Visit Ends With Stolen Horse
Elwood Indiana December report says Riley Webb decided to visit his grandmother in Perkinsville. He appropriated Charles Bailey’s horse and buggy, enjoyed a week there, while Bailey searched for the rig. Riley returned home after the visit, leaving Bailey short on transport and noting a gas shortage.
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Elwood
Ind
Riley Webb
Perkinsville
Charles Bailey
Riley
Bailey
John Schnettler on Trial in Suburban Railway Bribe Case
St Louis report says John Schnettler former house of delegates member stood trial Tuesday on bribery charges linked to the Suburban railway franchise. Bribe money of 75000 dollars in a trust company for alleged bribers will be admitted as evidence.
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ST. Louis
Johpn Schnettler
House of Delegates
Porto Ricans in Hawaii Ask Return to Puerto Rico
A mass meeting in Hawaii formed a committee to draft resolutions urging the U S government to repatriate Porto Ricans. About 41 000 island residents, many imprisoned for petty crimes said to stem from ignorance, favor returning home.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Hawaii
United States
Porto Rico
Islands
Local ads mention pianos and gas engine sale
Classified notes list pianos priced from 165 and up and a gas engine from Fairbank Morse offered with 54 horsepower and dynamo setup. Other items include dental services by Joseph S Goods, a removed listing at 327-338 Newton, and sales by Wulschenr and W.D. Pratt in Century Building and Claypool Building.
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Joseph S. Goods
Newton
Claypool
Fairbank, Morse & Co
W.D. Pratt
Century Building
Fotographers Wilhite and Holloway Accept Holiday Orders
The firm Wilhite and Holloway, Fotografers at 237 North Penn a, opposite the new federal building, urges prompt holiday orders. They claim to provide best possible likenesses regardless of finish or style.
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Wilhite & Holloway
Fotografers
N. Penna
New Federal Hidg
Columbian Club Cheese Featured For Grocers
Advertising copy promotes Columbian Club cheese varieties including jars cream or Neufchatel in foil. It asks shoppers to request Columbian brand from their grocer and notes daily production from pure whole cream.
Consumers Gas Trust stock mystery grips traders
The Consumers Gas Trust stock fluctuated sharply with bids around 660 on Monday and a surge to 600 on Tuesday. Observers suspect the Frenzels control the company and orchestrate price support after a Monday drop, with brokers predicting further declines.
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Gas Trust
Consumers’ Company
McCarthy Arrested In Court On Watch Theft Charge
William McCarthy, summoned as a witness in police court, was seized by Detective Asch after stepping from the stand. An old warrant connects him to the theft of a watch believed taken from his brother over a year ago. He fled Indianapolis and returned recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McCarthy
Asch
Indianapolis
Dudley to Get Hearing on Sullivan County Sheriff Case
Former Sullivan County Sheriff John S. Dudley will face a hearing Tuesday morning as Governor Durbin sits as judge. The attorney general Merris Moores will represent the state and John S. Bars of Sullivan will appear for Dudley. The case concerns Dudley’s alleged failure to prevent a mob from taking and hanging Jim Dillard. Both sides promise a fair, impartial hearing.
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John S. Dudley
Sullivan County
Jim"” Dillard
Hima
Durbin
Merris
Moores
John S. Bars
Sullivan
Dudley
Death of a Little Hero in Cleveland Ice Rescue
In Cleveland on December 9, 13 year old Fred Gardeck fell through thin ice while skating. Fellow skater Eddie Zeman jumped in to save him and perished after rescuing Garlock. Zeman's body was recovered later, leaving Garlock safe but soaked and shaken.
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Cleveland, O
Fred Gardeck
Eddie Zeman
Garlock
Zeman
Birthstone Ring and Xmas Jewelry Sale at Mullally’s
J P Mullally, jeweler at 28 Monument Place, advertises birthstone rings for 1.50 and a stock of Xmas jewelry and diamonds offered at similar low prices.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
Expert Refraction is Woodard Beery Optical
Expert Refraction refers to Woodard at 221 Massachusetts Avenue as a leading optical shop. The note identifies Beverly as part of the business context and highlights specialty in eyewear and vision services.
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Woodard
Massachusetts
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Bill Edson
Ilinois Penitentiary
Sir Wilfred
Mr. Whale
Outing Club
Hibernian
Box OF Jewels
Smolen
Commercial Club
McCrea
Union Railway Company
Virginia Ave
MR. Ames
Kelvin C. Monks
Monks
George Boone
Riverton
Milam
Hopewell
Boone
Shen
Perature
Prague
Joseph Hayek
Kuchelah
Hayek
Wulschenr
Zanes
Vata
Xmas Fotografs
Consumers Gas Trust
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