Will Meet Merchants and Political Clash in Indiana
Governor elect Marshall plans no appointments until inauguration in January. He arrives from Columbia City to discuss reforms with merchants, attends a Garrett banquet as toastmaster for a hospital fundraiser, and meets Democratic leaders to counter Republican efforts to control Senate committees. Lieut. Gov. Hall joins talks on opposition to Republican bulldozing and committee control.
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Marshall
Indianapolis
Columbia City
Merchants’ Association
Garrett
Ind
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
B. F. Shively
South Bend
E. G. Hoffman
Fort Wayne
United States
Marshal
Senate
Frank J. Hall
Hall
Rushville
Confesses Thefts In Court During Sentencing
Daniel B Hunt a Hammond letter carrier admitted to embezzling funds from the United States mails and disclosed additional thefts as Federal Judge Anderson listened. The confession surprised both sides and led to a four year prison sentence. Hunt’s wife fainted in court and required medical attention.
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United States
Daniel B. Humt
Hammond
Anderson
Mar
Hunt
Will of James B Suitt Creates Trust For Heirs Of Suitt Family
The suit outlines a will by James B Suitt estate to liquidate Marion rust company holdings through a trustee. Real estate to be sold for heirs while funds are placed in trust for Maryane Suitt and descendants of Zephiah Suitt Kenigh Suitt W T Suitt Jemni Praulz and others.
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Marion Rust Company
Mr. Suitt
Mary Ane Suitt
Zephiah Suitt
James S. Suitt
Kenigh Suitt
W. T. Suitt
John
Jemni- Praulz
Ex-County Clerk Sues Over Naturalization Fees
William E. Davis former Marion County clerk sues the county to recover 172.50 claiming 34 naturalization papers he issued earned a 1 fee each half for the federal government and half for him. He paid the funds into the county treasury under protest after rejection of his claim, seeking 200 in judgment.
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William E. Davis
Marion County
Davis
Merchants Association to Prosecute Shoplifting
The Merchants' association will unite to arrest and prosecute petty theft in all member stores. A committee, appointed by the president, will handle cases and act with full power to pursue the law. Special measures target the rush holiday season with reporting to all 32 downtown stores.
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Merchants’ Association
Preacher speaks on death by own action in St Louis
In St Louis on December 10 Rev Dr E B Duckworth of St James Episcopal church offered a private service for Charles A Eckstrom a vice consul. Another obsequy was held for Charles W Blow a local business leader, both deaths by own action. Francis D Hirschberg died at home from self inflicted wound or possible assassination as Rev Duckworth discussed modern life tendencies and mercy for repentant souls.
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ST. Louis, Mo
EB. Duckworth
St. James’ Bepis
Charles A
Goodfellow Avenue
D. C. Garrett
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Charles W. Blow
St. Louis
Francis D. Hirschberg
Duckworth
Dream Helps Detective Find Ring Theft Suspect
Captain of Detectives Bray, in dreams after questioning Lottie Taylor, a Black servant from Paul Johns home at 2212 North Capitol Avenue, predicted the diamond ring would be found under earth in a woodshed. The dream led to locating the ring, and Taylor confessed theft after pawnshop checks confirmed the ring’s purchase.
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Bray
Lottie Taylor
Ant
Paul Johns
Capitol Avenue
Capt
Taylor
OTEPS TAKEN 10 KEEP STATE FREE OF CATTLE DISEASE
Governor Hanly ordered strict steps to combat hoof and mouth disease after a Detroit area outbreak. State Veterinarian Bitting was directed to kill infected cattle and inspect the northwestern Indiana herd for tuberculosis, aiming to close private inspection gaps that let diseased cows be sold as healthy.
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Hanly
Bitting
Detroit
Indiana
U. S. Agricultural Department
Men Caught Here Wanted in Louisville
Joe Klein and Charles Higgins were found in rooms at the Grand hotel with burglar tools and keys. They will be taken to Louisville for trial on charges of breaking into the Metropolitan Opera House. They pawned a valuable violin after arriving in Indianapolis. the instrument was one of those taken from the theater.
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Joe Klein
Charles Higgins
Grand Hotel
Louisville
Negro prowler enters kitchens reported in two homes
Mrs. Joseph L. Gasper of 419 E Twelfth St and Mrs Ella Ballard of 717 S Noble St reported a black intruder in their kitchens Thursday. Gasper’s maid and she confronted the man who fled. Bicycle Police officers Schlangen and Radamacher arrested him after identification. The intruder gave the name George Russell and fled after attempts to enter nearby doors were observed.
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Joseph L. Gasper
E. Twelfth Street
Worthless advertising annoyance rattles residents
Police report widespread complaints about advertising distributors who ring doors and hand bills at homes. Mrs J W Bone of Lexington Avenue said distributors laughed when remonstrated and left flyers on the porch. Officials say no city ordinance yet covers the issue.
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J. W. Bone
Lexington Avenue
Beech Grove Protest Delays Blue Goose Liquor License
Beech Grove residents filed a protest to block issuing liquor licenses to Joseph M. Finecue owner of the Blue Goose saloon. County commissioners scheduled a hearing for next Monday at 2 p m to decide the matter.
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Beech Grove
Joseph M. Finecue
Hoosiers in Chicago to Hold Fourth Annual Banquet
The Indiana Society of Chicago plans a banquet tomorrow night with speakers George Barr McCutcheon George Ade Meredith Nicholson Addison C Harris and Rev J Everett Cathell. President Joseph H Defrees will host a luncheon at noon for guests.
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Chicago
Indiana Society of Chicago
George Barr McCutcheon
George Ade
Meredith Nicholson
Addison C. Harris
J. Everett Cathell
Joseph H. Defrees
Society
Daylight Jewelry Store Robbery Rocks Halstead Street
In Chicago on December 10 a bold daylight raid at Maurie Hernich's Halstead Street jewelry shop saw two men hurl bricks through the display window and seize a tray of diamonds valued at about 10 000 dollars causing a panic in the street.
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Chicago
Halstead ‘Street
Maurie Hernich
Grasper
Muncie Woman Takes Her Own Life with Carbolic Acid
In Muncie Indiana on December 10 Mrs A A Albright wife of an inventor died by suicide by drinking carbolic acid. She had shown signs of despondency.
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Muncie, Ind
A. A. Albright
Lodge hall plans advance for Colored K of P Castle Hall
Architect Frank B. Hunter is preparing plans and will seek bids for a three story lodge building 37 by 110 feet. The project for the Colored Knights of Pythias Castle Hall association will cost $40,000.
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Frank B. Hunter
Colored K. of P. Castle Hall Association
Fireman Foils Bandits On Great Northern Hold-Up
Three masked men attempted a $20,000 cash robbery aboard eastbound Great Northern No 4 near Hillyard Spokane. Fireman WI Perrin diverted the mail and express cars, preventing loss as robbers fled to Mead then vanished. Amount stolen unknown.
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Spokane
Wash
Great Northern
Hillyard
WI Perrin
Montana
Perrin
Mead
Kellogg presents massive profits of Standard Oil trust
In the Standard Oil investigation Frank B Kellogg shows jurors that in 1890 the trust produced 77 2 million barrels earning 14 million 78 076 50 in profit while 1906 saw 64 058 301 barrels yield 83 122 251 76 profit equating to about 1 30 per barrel Economists dispute what constitutes a reasonable profit and the witness admits limited knowledge of costs or operations.
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Oil Trust
Kellogg
Standard Oil Company
Trust
Johnson
Record-Breaking Theatrical Deal Nears Completion
In Chicago on December 10 representatives of the Klaw Erlanger Frohman Hayman syndicate advanced a historic theater deal to completion. The agreement centers on control and distribution of major legitimate productions, signaling a new era in stage entertainment.
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Chicago
Klaw-Erlanger- Frohman-Hayman Syndicate
Jury Frees Charles Davis in Dr. Rustin Murder Case
In Omaha on December 10 the jury found Charles Edward Davis not guilty of murdering Dr. Frederick Rustin. A witness testified of a supposed death by action pact between Rustin and his wife Abbie Rice, who claimed life insurance implications. Evidence suggested Davis was rumored to be hired to shoot the doctor.
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Omaha, Neb
Charles Edward Davis
Frederick Rustin
Speakers stress safety and sanity in river and harbor spending
Washington, Dec. 10. Speaker Cannon urged safe and sane waterway expenditures, opposing a ten year issue of thousand million 2 percent bonds. He praised practical, cautious river improvements under Representative Burton. Secretary Garfield outlined regulatory measures for maximum public benefit. Also speaking were Higgin, Nabuco, Edwards, Van Cleave, and Oakeson.
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Washington
Cannon
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Burton
Waterwaya Committee
Garfield
Anthony Hig«ging
Delaware
Joaquim Nabuco
Brazil
W. C. Edwards
Canadian Senate
James W. van Cleave
National Association of Manufacturers
J. A. Oakeson
Mississippi River Commission
Fire damages home occupied by women on Eleventh Street
A two story frame dwelling at 707 and 709 West Eleventh Street, occupied by Mrs Ella Minor and Mrs Carrie Kinslow, was damaged about 300 dollars by fire Thursday morning. The blaze started from a defective flue and had considerable headway when firemen arrived, with the roof suffering the greatest damage.
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Ella Minor
Carrie Kinslow
Eleventh Street
Notable Deaths and Accidents Reported in Today’s Bulletins
In Woodville Dr. G Barnes perished in his burning home. Harvard chemist Prof Walcott Gibbs died at his Newport residence. E H Gary plans a dinner for iron and steel manufacturers amid an optimistic steel outlook. Policeman Benard McMahon was run down by a car owned by millionaire baker Reaul H Fleischmann and likely fatally injured. Fleischmann was arrested.
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New York
Prof
Walcott Gibbs
Harvard University
Newport
E. H. Gary
Benard McMahon
Reaul H. Fleischmann
Fleischmann
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J. Duckworth
Heneed
Dr. Duckworth
Dream
Hoosiers
Muncie
K OF P
Joseph F. French Johnson
School of Commerce
New York University
Standard Oil
Frank B. Kelloge
Chas. Davis
Omaha
Frederick Austin
WOME
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G. Barnes
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