Seized Warships In Laguayra Harbor Spark Venezuela Crisis
A Caracas cablegram says the British and German fleet seized four Venezuelan warships at Laguayra harbor. Castro arrests all German and British subjects in Caracas and may face foreign pressure as Minister Bowen seeks a settlement, citing a $20 million debt and potential pacific blockade.
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Washington
Caracas
Venezuela
Laguayra
Castro
U.S
Bowen
Berlin
London
Judge Baker nears end of term with Jennings Menaugh case
The court dismissed all allegations in the Jennings Menaugh conspiracy and whitecapping case except the whitecapping charge. The plaintiff keeps one defendant and still seeks damages. jury expected to render verdict Wednesday afternoon.
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Jennings-Menaugh
Baker
Booker
Menaugh
Jennings
Rooker Defies Judge as Petition Seeks Ruling Change
The case featured repeated objections by W. V. Rooker and a Wednesday petition claiming the judge is no longer fit to preside. Judge Baker overruled it, as with prior motions. The trial morning centered on a pamphlet prompting Salem residents to confront Jennings with a revealing account of local families.
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W. V. Rooker
Baker
Booker
Salem
Jennings
Hadley
Shelby
Toledo Fireman Killed In Factory Blaze
Toledo on December 10 reports fireman Thos Smith died when a wall collapsed during a blaze at the Keiper Furniture Co. factory. Four other firemen were injured and property loss is noted.
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Toledo
Thos. Smith
Keiper Furniture
Stem adjusts chorus rehearsal time at Starr piano store
John H. Stem schedules the musical festival chorus rehearsals for Saturday evenings from 5:30 to 6 p m at the Starr piano store.
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John H. Stem
Musical Festival Chorus
Starr Piano Store
Death of Charles Bowersmith Painting Contractor
Charles Bowersmith 58 of 317 N State Avenue died Tuesday night from paralysis. He was a painting contractor, a member of the Red Men and the Knights of Pythias.
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Charles _Bowersmith
N. State. Ave
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Liner advertisements listed on the seventh page
The seventh page features notices for girls wanted for general housework hotel work sought furnished rooms for rent horse for feed steel range for sale sample distributors five room cottages for sale engineer position available talking machine for sale large cabinet price cuts unfurnished rooms for rent and sixteen inch wood for sale.
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Situation
Gale
Venezuelan fleet captured by British and German forces
Minister Bowen in Caracas reports to the state department that the British and German navies have captured the entire Venezuelan fleet. He confirms arrests of many German and English residents in Caracas, says he helped win release for several.
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Washington
Bowen
Caracas
State Department
Great Britain
Germany
Governor Durbin Sits as Court in Dudley Lynching Case
Indiana Governor Durbin presided as judge in a historic proceeding to determine if ex-sheriff John Dudley of Sullivan County used all power to protect prisoner James Dillard from lynching. The case featured a petition by 3,500 Sullivan voters seeking Dudley’s reinstatement and focused on Dudley’s actions and possible misconduct.
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Indiana
John
Dudley
Sullivan County
James’ Dillard
John S. Bays
Charles D. Hunt
Sullivan
W. T. Douthitt
Dillard
Taylor
Robinson
Jll
Fred Asbury
Leonard Orr
Tragic Smallpox Case At City Hospital
A exhausted young woman named Cora Wood arrived at City hospital claiming illness she believed to be smallpox. Diagnosed with the black variety she died Tuesday night in an isolated ward despite care. She left no address and gave only a city cousin clue, prompting officials to locate any relative.
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City Hospital
Cora Wood
Miss Wood
Indianopolis Gas Patrons Face November Bill Deadline
Wednesday marked the last day for Indianapolis gas company customers to pay November bills. The gas office cashier was busy and officials expect more patrons to quit paying and be dropped from the consumer list as the company reviews its books. Mr Pearson noted uncertainty about exact numbers of future cancellations.
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Apolis Gas Company
McDeavitt Remembers Court Cases by Number for 25 Years
Edward McDeavitt, Indianapolis clerk staffer, aids attorney Romney L. Willson by locating the Rand Willson case filed in 1876. He recalls case numbers with remarkable memory and retrieves file 4420 from a back room archive.
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Romney L. Willson
Elizabeth Rand-Jas. B
McDeavitt
Willson
MccDeavitt
Rand- Willson
Wilson
Burned 76 year old dies after home fire
Mrs. Sarah Bond aged 76 died at City hospital two hours after a Tuesday evening blaze at her 1703 Arsenal Avenue home. She lived alone and, it is believed, naping with a newspaper in the fire ignited her clothing. Neighbors heard screams but could not save her. She formerly lived in Hamilton counties.
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Arsenal Ave
City Hospital
Bond
Two May Music Festivals Aim for Indianapolis
Two rival promoters plan separate May music festivals in Indianapolis next spring. One festival, led by Mr. Stem, is distinct from the Musical Art Association formed Tuesday, dispelling the belief that Stem runs the new group. If both plans succeed, Indianapolis will host two festivals.
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Indianapolis
New Musical Art Association
John H. Stem
Stem
State guardsmen visit in formal city talks
War like briefing and showy parade mark the visitors as they tour downtown, discuss marching tactics and discipline. General McKee warns cadets about bad money and cautions against leaping from streetcars. Visitors express satisfaction with the school and welcome.
Consolidation Aims to Transfer Street Car Duties to Terminal Co
City attorney Joss stated the Indianapolis street railway company and the Terminal company intend no service disruption, with the Terminal company assuming all current street car responsibilities. Edwin D. Logsdon noted the Terminal franchise mirrored the Indianapolis franchise including its term of life.
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Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Terminal Company
Indianapolis
Logsdon Objects to Debt Limit Rise Proposal
Edwin D. Logsdon comments that the Commercial club should not seek a constitutional amendment to raise the city debt limit above 2 percent. He questions why such a proposal was considered and asserts city officials never discussed it.
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Edwin D. Logsdon
Commercial Club
Valentine Was Careless
The superior court held that Herman Valentine who wound a rope around his body to guide a cow across a railroad track was contributorily negligent if injured. He died when a train struck the rope as the cow passed. his widow sued for damages and the jury was ruled for the defendant.
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Herman Valentine
Brightwood
Valentine
Saloonkeeper Schwier Tried Over Sunday Liquor Charge
Henry Schwier saloonkeeper at 518 W Georgia St faced police court on a Sunday liquor sale charge. William Fierer testified he bought beer at Schwier's saloon, amid questions of political enmity. Judge Stubbs delayed ruling as the case proceeds.
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Henry We. Schwier
Georgia St
Wednesay
Wlliam Fierer
Schwier
Stubbs
Fierer
Six Hurt as Freight Train Hits City Streetcar at Michigan and Tracks
A six injured crash occurred Tuesday evening when a Big Four freight train collided with a Woodruff Place streetcar at Michigan Street and the L E W tracks. Motorman Edgar Hagee and conductor Elkins survived, with others including Seward Lemon and Robert Cloud among the injured. The carrier blamed poor visibility from the crossing arc light.
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E. Michigan- St. Crossing
E. Michigan-st
Michigan-st
Edgar Hagee
Edward Brennan
Middle Drive
Woodruff Place
Mayor Bookwalter Defends Saloon Case In Stout Hearing
Wesley A. Stout faced the Anti Saloon League accusation over his license as the case neared conclusion. Stout told the mayor that any law violation in his saloon would have been at his orders, with Patrolman Milam and others testifying to his saloon's good character and his lack of prior liquor law convictions.
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Bookwalter
Wesley A. Stout
Antisaloon League
Milam
Stout
Scandinavian ship Oscar S L sails with 787 Danes to Denmark
New York reports 787 Scandinavians aboard the Oscar SL bound for Denmark to celebrate Christmas in their homeland. Most plan to return before April. The festive period runs December 23 to January 13, and travelers carry many gifts for friends and relatives across the sea.
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New York
Oscar SL
Denmark
City eyes abolition of dangerous grade crossings plan
Mayor Bookwalter announced on Wednesday the city hopes to abolish current dangerous grade crossings and any future ones. He plans a seven member commission to study abolition and awaits a reply from railroad leaders while expecting a letter from President McCrea. In Paoli two locals tried to enlist in the navy. Roy McCarthy was accepted, Roscoe Lindley was not. Dr. J B Duncan offered to help send them home.
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Bookwalter
McCrea
Paoli
Ind
Roscoe Lindley
Roy McCarthy
Loulaville
Navy
McCarthy
Lindley
J. B. Duncan
Bedford
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area December 11
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p.m. December 11 calls for light rain or snow tonight and Thursday with colder temperatures. Early readings show 7 a.m. at 34, noon 42, 2 p.m. 43 with slightly cooler conditions inland and in adjacent states as winds vary and rain may turn to snow.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Big Verdict Against L D and W Railroad
Thomas H. McKern, former Montezuma yardmaster, was awarded 5000 dollars in Judge Carter's room of the superior court after losing both feet in an on duty coupling accident with the L D and W railroad. He testified from a wheelchair during the trial.
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Carter
Superior Court
McKern
Montezuma
Ind
Lorenz to Earn Big Fees During Philadelphia Visit
Prof Adolf Lorenz famed bloodless surgery expert arrives in Philadelphia and will spend three days handling private cases and consultations. The exact fees are not disclosed but local estimates suggest earnings could reach at least $100 000 from his advisory work and procedures during the stay.
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Vienna
Philadelphia
City to open Sheldon Street and Jackson Park for fire access
City officials report 1901 publication delayed but to be distributed. The 1902 report will follow immediately. Bridge the state ditch at Sheldon Street and the Belt railroad to open Sheldon Street, enabling fire protection for Jackson Park. Councilman Negley announced completion of the opening formalities today.
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Sheldon ST
Jackson Park
Controler
Sheldon-st
Belt Railroad
Negley
Works Board
Burglars Fail to Take From Florida General Store
In Florida Indiana on December 10 burglars blew open the Johnson general store safe. The blast hurled the safe door across the room yet no one in the village woke. Authorities调查 no theft reported.
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Florida
Ind
Johnson Genéral Store
Child’s Nightdress Fire Burns Little Girl at Home
The four year old daughter of William Hardie of 130 E. Washington Street woke during breakfast and her night dress ignited from an open grate. Her father smothered the flames but she suffered serious burns and may lose her eyes.
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William Hardie
E. Washingtomsit
Mr. Hardie
Man loses arm in corn harvester accident
Alexandria Indiana reports Nicholas Clendennin lost his right arm in a corn octet incident. Spiceland Indiana notes John Bae tight hand badly mangled in a separate corn event.
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Alexandria
Ind
Nicholas Clendennin
Spiceland
John
Wheat Price Edges Up Another Cent
Wheat futures rose Wednesday advancing from 76 to 77 cents per bushel as markets reacted to steady demand. Traders noted a modest gain amid cautious trading and ongoing supply concerns in the market.
Finest Photographers Offer Quick Holiday Portraits
Wilhite and Molloway promote top quality photographs with emphasis on the very best likenesses. Holiday orders urged promptly to ensure timely completion.
Jump in Stock: Indianapolis Market Hits New High
Indianapolis street railway stock jumped six and a half points in a single day on the Indianapolis Stock Exchange, a record bid of 911g. Philadelphia quotes 95 asking and 32 bid, as market activity alarms residents. Brokers predict the stock may reach par by week’s end, with confident forecasts amid rising prices.
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Indianapolis Stock Exchange
Indianapolis
Philadelphia Exchange
Indianapolia
Delirious Penn player hospitalized with acute mania
G B Weschler left half back of the Pennsylvania university football team is in the university hospital in delirium. Doctors diagnose acute mania with no injury from play. He broods on football and rising attempts to play on the hospital floor. Temperature is normal.
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University Hospital
Weschler
Princely Gift to Sons-In-Law Roars Through Fort Wayne
John Ferguson president of Citizens' Trust Company gives his son J. K. Ferguson and two sons-in-law Early Palmer and R. O. Robertson Jr. a $125000 Christmas gift a complete modern sawmill plant in Paducah Kentucky plus 4 million feet of logs boats scows and attachments. The mill carries no debt. The gift includes the farm sale proceeds and signals Ferguson plans to retire from active business.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
John Ferguson
Citizens’ Trust Company
Palmer
Robertson, Jr
Paducah
Mr. Ferguson
Ferguson
Death of Elizabeth Waulich Found At Home
Elizabeth Waulich age 64 was found dead in her bed at 1086 Davis Street Wednesday morning the cause given as probable old age. Local notices mention related advertisements for pianos and photos.
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Elizabeth Waulich
Davis St
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