King Leopold Denies Congo Atrocities in Interview
King Leopold of Belgium privately told an American correspondent in Brussels that reports of Congo abuses are exaggerated and that he has no money interests there. He praised America and President Roosevelt, defended limited misrule in the Congo Free State, and claimed efforts are made to curb mistreatment while acknowledging some incidents may have occurred.
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Belgium
Frely
Brisset
Tony
Leopold
Congo Free Stake
Fo Sa
Aho
America
Americans
Roosevelt
Cnites
Congress
Hinds
Bellglum
Congo Free State
Europe
Tam
Congo
Nicarray
King Leopold's Lobby Active in Washington
Special to The Sun New York December reports documentary evidence in possession claiming King Leopold II of Belgium funded a high priced Washington lobby two years ago to block U. S. action over Congo Free State atrocities. The lobby chief, a prominent attorney with New York and San Francisco ties, allegedly wrote to senators and representatives about Congo, supported by several top professionals with large salaries and funds. King Leopold denied cruelty charges in an interview.
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the Sun
W York
New York
Leonard
Belgium
Washington
United States
Congo Free
Leopard’s
San Francisco
Congo
Leopold
Congo Free State
Local Jottings From Indianapolis Busy City Scene
In Indianapolis busy men with Neate hooks and the feeder engines are noted. A four room houseboat built by Phillg Schwab and wife and William Harrilton and wife has begun a voyage from a White River mooring to New Orleans via the Wabash Ohio and Mississippi. Brooks Locomotive No. 1 serves Manon railway in the Cornell-ave and Twenty eighth st roundhouse. The regular boiler for the road house power is out of commission and a big locomotive is tamed for stationary service. The Red Men festival runs December 18 to 22 at Tom Mason hall, and the League of the Iroquoits returns to enterprise. The library fronts need a broom and cleaning. Christmas shopping saw big crowds and many purchases. Francis Schlatter failed to appear at Hartwig Kaley Home to demonstrate his bowling. This week offers 34 theatrical performances for consideration. Fire Chief C H Woata plans another overhead wire crusade. If a fire west of West Wash ington Av would hinder ladders. Police Judge J C Whallonfoot will have a brass railing platform to keep back crowds during court. Quail reports say scarcity near Indianapolis but plentiful near Decker Ind and southern state. Charles Holtman will take a few days off for “Ho White.” Jack Hoover of Pierson Cigar Co. prepares for holiday gifts. people delay buying figurines until the last day.
Money for state notices taxes due from insurers
Several insurance companies have filed to state taxes due to Auditor J. He Ries under Indiana law in 1884. Companies failing to remit by a specified date will have their business licenses revoked. Remittances received include American Insurance Company Newark 154.92 and State Mutual Life Assurance Worcester 712.64, Peot Mutual Life Insurance Philadelphia 452, Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance Hamburg HAL, German Fire Insurance Freeport 149.
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Inguracca Companies
J. He Ries
Indiana
State
Montday
American Insurate Company
Newark
N. J
State Mutual Life Annurance Company
Worcaster
Mans
Peot Mutual Life Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Hamburg-Bremen Fire Insurance Company
Hamburg
Germany
BUM
German Fire Insurance Company
Freeport
Lambert on Trial for Murder in LaPorte
LAPORTE IND December 10 The trial of Anton Lambert for the alleged murder of Jacoby Edhwarts was commenced here today Lambert testified he was drunk at the time of the shooting last May Hotel English tailoring and pressing parlor open all night slogan We work while you sleep Goods called for and delivered Phone Matoe 307
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Scrippa-michiae
Laporte
Ind
Anton Lambert
Jacoby Edhwarts
Lambert
Hotel English Tailoring and Pressing
Matoe
Would Be President Of Central Labor Union
A prospective president for the Central Labor union is expected as Clarence Gausmer and others likely to seek reelection. Gbergfell currently serves as vice president, with Theodore Ferry not yet declaring for re election. A vacancy for vice president will arise due to Gbergfell’s candidacy.
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Doc Cbergfel
Central Labor Union
Gbergfell
Gbergfalt
Theodore Ferry
Obergfell
Clarence Gausmer
L. Storl
Dard
Josephine Fickle
Lou Whitcomb
H. Friedman
Frank 5. Jared
John W. Madden
Gur D. LaPort
William Preger
On the Wrong Car Struggles of Clemens Vonnegut Sr
Clemens Vonnegut Sr., 42, was found in a field six miles from the city with cuts and bruises after a mix up in street cars. He boarded a W Washington Street car by mistake and later slipped on ice near the terminal. He regained consciousness at the Deaconess Hospital Sunday and showed signs of improvement according to physicians. A young woman who knows him saw him in the street car.
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Clemens Vonnegut
W. Washington St
Bir
Vonnegut
Shea Trial Delayed in Chicago Labor Case
Cor nu lius Lea labor leader’s trial halted as juror John Roberts falls ill. Mayor Dunne and other prominent citizens were to testify. The scene shifts amid the disruption with local ads and notices cluttering the page.
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Scrippe
Chicago
Cornelius Lea
John Roberts
Dunne
Gilman family to be arrested in strangulation case
Dayton dispatch reports Constable Heintzman filed warrants charging Mrs. Gilman with the murder of Dona Gilman. Autopsy by Coroner Kline and doctors says the victim died by strangulation. warrants also prepared for Collins Gilman and Payne Gilman as accessories. Authorities plan quiet statement after a private autopsy briefing.
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Scripps-Mefine Crease Associaton
Dayton
Constable Heintzman
Cincinnatl
Coneyers’ Court
Mrs. Gilman
Done Gilman
Lean
Gil
Kline
Drm Light
Newell
Ewing
King
Prison for Greeley on forged check charge
Charley J. Greeley, described as retired and educated, was sentenced in Indiana State criminal court to two to 14 years for forging a 325 check drawn on Merchant National Bank four years ago. He argued he could have forged more, and his prior flight and arrests are noted along with his dubious business schemes and deceptive travel.
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Charley J. Greeley
Indiana
Mremant Alterd
Criminal Court
Marchant’ National Bank
Greeley
Tangun
Robert Moteger
Ruy
Ainng
Gresley
Ele
Kananx City
Indianapolis
Sombler
11S
Alm! Neapolis
Varioun Maumex
New Castle Excursion Promises Florist Welcom e
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction plans a day trip to New Castle Indiana the city of flowers next Sunday December 26 details pending arrangments with florists including a souvenir souvenir badge and five greenhouse runs. Notable exhibits include a 14 foot American Beauty rose bush showcasing local furniture wonders.
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Indiana
City of Roses
New Castle
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Heller‘ Brothers
Willard Olinger
Contaworth & Dempsey
William Dittman
le A. Jennings
Finbeuiture
Rosa Bush
Denison Darber Shof at The Oval Ends Quiet Season
A fragment from the Denison region references the oval and Pembroke based Tailor and RBG. The note mentions tail and winter saltings now ready, with uncertain context and fragmented wording.
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Denison Darber
the Oval
Pembroke
Divorce case about washing at table and desertion
Mrs. Dora Eckert seeks divorce from Carl Eckert over alleged untidy behavior including meals without washing. The report notes related legal developments and an insanity commission verdict involving William Meyer, with local officials named.
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Dora Ecker
Carl Eckert
Street Cars Collide on Rainy Corner Injuring Passengers
A slippery track caused a collision between two street cars at the corner of Tinole and Nin Ste. Several passengers were frightened, and an El Tenthart car and a N. Tilinois-mt car were damaged. No injuries were reported.
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Tinole
Ninste
Anel
EL Tenthart
N. Tilinois-mt
Ko One
Bid Set Aside Over No-Collusion Questions in Indianapolis
The Board of Public Works delayed awarding a North Indianapolis sewer contract after city attorneys questioned the legality of Henry Maag’s bid submitted by A O Abel with a power of attorney. Maag’s bid, about 195001, was far above the engineer’s 125000 estimate. John B Sullivan protested, saying the bid was not valid since Maag did not sign in person. The board anticipated potential complications and decided to seek new bids.
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Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Henry Bang
Maag
Abel
John B Sullivan
Dang
Condition of Wheat Report From Washington
Washington December 10 The state rural department released the crop report noting winter wheat seedings cover 21 015 percent of intended area, up 3 percent from 1909. The December 1 condition index stands at 4 1, compared with last year and the 10 year average.
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Washington
Steam Line to Operate 151 Miles Indiana Route
The Frati Miles of the Indianapolis Huntington Columbiaity and North Western Triction company will be operated by steam. By next March 16 miles of track between Goshen and Vawter Park will be in service though not electrified. From Vawter Park to Huntington 44 miles will be pushed with renewed energy as capital joins the line led by Thomas A. Belt as president. The full Indianapolis to Gordon length will reach 151 miles with key stops Noblesville Marion Huntington Columbia City Etna North Webster Syracuse and Goshen among others. The system aims to attract summer travel with lakes and resorts along its route.
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Indianapolia, Huntington, Columbiaity
Northwrestern Triction Company
Goshen
Vawter Park
Huntington
Thomas A. Belt
Indianapolis
Gorden
Noblesville
Wood
Marion
Columbia City
Etna
North Webster
Syracuse
Benton
Loon Lake
Old Lake
New Lake
Gooke Lake
Barbee Lakes
Tropecanne Lake
Webster Lake
Wawasneathe
Drink Death Mystery at City Station Shocks Town
Frank Gemn, removed from the Dance station to City hospital Friday, died Monday at 7 am. Grin was found unconscious at Emworth and Northste by Patrolmen Frenzy and Lund. No injuries observed. It was believed he was drunk. He slept through Friday night and part of Saturday figures.
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Frank Gemn
Grin
Frenzy
Lund
Emworth
Northste
Crisis in France Over Church Law Sparks Clash
Paris reports say a Vatican led religious crisis risks open rupture as the anti separation law of 1881 nears enforcement. The pope orders priests to stay in their churches while French leaders insist the nation will uphold the law and may deploy measures if necessary.
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Apedal
Paris
France
Vatican
Third Republic
Pontitf
U S Weather Forecast For Monday Night Through Tuesday
The forecast calls for rain and falling temperatures Monday night into Tuesday with rain or snow and a colder trend. Weather signals include mixed precipitation and unsettled conditions across the region with cooling temperatures into Tuesday.
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Tamm
Will Present Melodies by Walker at Hotel Claypool
Public concert announced for Wednesday night December 12 at 7 45 in the Palm room of the Hotel Claypool. Mr Walker will be assisted by W F P Halt and other known musicians with a luncheon by George J Marot. Strong local interest surrounds Mr Walker s new program.
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BarciNy Waract
Mr. Walker
W. F P. Halt
At & Xtroker
George J. Marot
Hotel Claypool
Mrr. Walker
Gillette sentenced for Grace Brown murder
Herkimer New York December reports Cheater Gillette convicted of murdering his sweetheart Grace Brown. He was sentenced this morning to be electrocuted in Auburn prison in the week beginning January 7.
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Mielone-Weien
Death of Prof William A Bell Educator in State
Prof William A Bell died Monday at 2 06 AM in Dr Runnels sanatorium North Windsor after an appendicitis operation. Funeral at his home 1212 Broadway Wednesday at 3 PM, burial Crown Hill. He leaves widow Eliza, daughter Charlen Garrard, brother Milton Bell, and two daughters in Chico and Pt Wayne. Born January 13 188 in Clinton County.
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William A. Bell
Charlen A. Garrard
Milton Bell
Kokamo
George I. Reed
Chico
Alice Summervyelt
Pt. Wane
Bell
Clinton County
Militant Widows Object to City Alley Improvement
A delegation of five widows led by Mrs. Elizabet Score presented a remonstrance to the Board of Public Works opposing payment for the alley paving south of Vermont Avenue from Bay to Noblest, arguing the project unnecessary. Eight signers supported the remonstrance. the board approved paving but will review the remonstrance before taxation action.
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Board of Public Works
Elizabet Score
Boer of Works
Vermont-au
Nominations and inquiries top Congress agenda today
The president sent nominations including Ridgely for the comptroller of the currency and Moody for associate justice of the Supreme Court. Senator Lodge introduced a resolution urging an international inquiry into alleged atrocities in the Carga Free State.
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Witham TB. Ridgely
Ernator Lodge
Carga Free State
Boonparte
Moody
Supreme Court of the
McLean Meets W it Accident in Madison Square Race
McLean and Robby Walthour, top contenders for the World Team, were involved in a serious spill during a Madison-Square Garden bicycle race. McLean suffered a deep cut and concussion like injuries, was unconscious briefly, and had to be removed from the track as thousands watched.
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ScrippueMcRae Press Association
New York
McDonald
Stol
Hollister
Rupprecht
Rowning
McLean
Walthour
Dulas Epeed
Urdap
McDoneld
L. George
Clari
Grand jury to report on Indiana Stag plot gambling case
Marlon County grand jury plans a report next Wednesday on the Indiana Stag plot gambling inquiry. Forty three witnesses have testified, including Fred Heler Harry Walker Otto Durke William Kissell George Bonn and Henry Kugelman. More prominent public figures are unnamed witnesses. Hard work continues with surprises expected before reporting on the C I BE franchise deal. Judge Fremont Alford says no new cases are ready and the grand jury may remain in session into December.
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Marlon County Grand Jury
Cae
Fred Heler
Harry Walker
Otto Durke
William Kissell
George Bonn
Henry Kugelman
Nnre
Wermensday
Grand Jury
Fremont Alford
Alford
Boulevard to Stand on Washington Avenue Widening
The board held a Monday meeting to consider the proposed widening of Washington Avenue from Thirty-fourth to Forty-sixth Street. The action focused on curb and lane adjustments and impact on traffic flow along the corridor.
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Washington Hootevand
Mary Stubbs Appointed to State Office in Historic Move
Mary Stubbs, in her twenties, was appointed Monday to succeed her late father Joseph A. Stubbs as chief of the Indiana Bureau of Biolatics. The first woman named by Gov. Hanly to head a state department, the appointment comes after the father’s death and follows scrutiny of state laws. Goodnow remains in office and a deputy may shift roles.
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Mary Stubbs
Joseph A. Stubbs
Brete Bureau of Biolatics of
Indiana
Grubbe
Misa Stubbs
Miss Stubbs
The
Friends Church
Hanly
Stubbs
Tate
Mies BruDhs
Gov. Hanly
HR. Godoy
Brubbe
Ming Stride
Goodnow
Han
Earlham College
Hickmond
Anterio
Pythian Dedication Noted at Local Lodge Home
The German Kalents of Pydvag dedicated their new lodge in the old Board of Tracts building, amid a program of exercises. Supreme Commander J L Bieler gave the welcome address, while Past Supreme Commander Geotar Seldensticker spoke on the group’s history. Capt Frobes and Mrs C J Troemper addressed in support of the Uniform Rank and Pythian Blazers. A banquet followed the ceremonies under the Pythian sisters.
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Kalents
Pydvag
Aus
Locge
Board of Tracts
1 O. K
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Bieler
Mander Geotar Seldensticker Dwelt
Hin Adetreas
Frobes
C.J. Troemper
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Phillg Schwab
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Williun Harrilton
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League of the Iroquoits
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Francis Schlatter
Hartwig- Kaley
C. HE. Woata
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T Fe
Decker
Charles Holtman
Jack Hoover
Pierson Cigar Company
MR. Obergfell
Shea
SeMar Prem Aner
Gua Rabicu
Washington-st
Asbjien Brow & Co
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Erie
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Gilman
Coroner Kline
Wiliam Meyer
Indianapolis & Northwestern
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Ira H.ox
A. Lb. Wilson
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Pope
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Clemenceau
M. Briand
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