Counterfeiting Suspect Narrowly Escapes as Police Raid
Bicycle officer Thomas Griffin and partner Hull raid 725 S Capitol Ave after weeks of late night activity. They seize plaster dust, metal, and a hammer in a back room while Jarrell is held on loitering and drunk charges. Moulds are not found, but investigators suspect hidden counterfeiting machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Griffin
S. Capitol, Ave
Jarrell
Trimpe
Lowe
Jarrel
Griffin
Hull
Jarre
van Camp
Names of alleged lynchers surface in Dudley trial hearing
Testimony in the Dudley case reveals James Dillard as the lynch victim and lists several men said to have participated in the hanging. Governors and officials noted multiple names, while investigators indicate potential prosecutions for mob members, including possible murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
James Dillard
John S. Bays
Gov
Durbin
Dillard
Zimri Gray
Eli Alenmibaugh
John Banks
John Lemon
Mr. van Meter
Frank Phillipps
Richard Bailey
Mr. Sullivan
Oaktown
Robinson
Sullivan
State House
Sullivan County
Edward Sparrow
Attorfney¢en
Taylor
Uren
Gen. Taylor
Darrow Probes Coal Profit in Scranton Strike Probe
Lawyer Darrow questioned J C Crawford head of the People's coal company about coal sales during the strike. Crawford testified on volumes and prices including $2.50 a ton for October and a $20 a ton sale during the stoppage while noting 60 percent of proceeds went to the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Crawford
Crawford
People’s Coal Company
Darrow
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Justice Gray
City Council to Elect Spray Councilman at Large Thursday
The council plans to elect William Spray to the councilman-at-large seat on Thursday to succeed Harry Haldeman. Robert Madden is expected to win the Democratic nomination by a favorable vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William’ Spray
Harry “Haldeman
Robert Madden
Rodenberg Arrest Reported in Cincinnati Inquiry
Fragmentary dispatch from Richmond Indiana notes El Jen Rodenberg being involved in Cincinnati regarding an unspecified inquiry. No further details clarified in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
el- Jen
Rodenberg Hassuet
Cincinnati
Conductor Hollingsed Killed In Brightwood
J C Hollingsed 45 a freight conductor on the St Louis division of the Big Four was struck and killed by Big Four passenger train No 21 at the Belt and Big Four track junction in Brightwood. He lived at Mattoon Indiana. The passenger train was en route between Indianapolis and Union City. Hollingsed died instantly and his body was later moved to the city morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hollingsed
St. Louis
Big Four
Mattoon
Brightwood
Hollingsed
City
Hoellingsed
Indianapolis
Union City
J. Hennesy
Union Station
City Dispensary Ambulance
Health board seeks man linked to smallpox scare
Rochester New York health officials report a man named J. W. Gozzolo, exposed to smallpox, escaped quarantine and traveled to Indianapolis. A telegram notes a Gozzolo letter reached Rochester, and police are searching for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Board
W. S. Hare
Health Board of
Rochester
N. Y
Indianapolis
Gozzolo
Smallpox Crisis Grows As City Hospital Faces Pest-House Strain
City officials warn the current smallpox outbreak is more virulent than last year. Dr. Jobes may recommend discontinuing the pest-house at the City Hospital if cases continue to spread, urging action to separate care areas and prevent in-hospital transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Woods
Arabella Ball
Cora Wood
Miss McGarty
Donn
Clyde Fry
Eva Piper
Eugene Buehler
City Health Board
Jobes
Buehler
Edwin D. Logsdon
Board of Works
Logsdon
Supt
War Declared On Loiterers By Police
Indianapolis police announce a campaign against loiterers on Indiana Avenue and other districts. Patrolman Daugherty and Officer Gillespie say they will arrest loafers, including alleged loitering negroes and workless whites, sending four to the workhouse after Wednesday’s arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Gillespie
Mayor Bookshelf Decides Stout License Case
In the Wesley Stout license revocation matter Mayor Bookwalter finds no warning given to close the beer garden despite Stout admitting open defiance. The mayor cites conflicting evidence and lack of wilful testimony to conclude the license cannot be revoked or suspended as petitioned. A separate ad touts diamond stock offers from Mullally, a jeweler, urging readers to contact before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Stout
Bookwalter
Stout
W. 8. Frazeur
Witnesses Examine White-Capping Case in Federal Court
In federal court D A Jennings sues Eli Menaugh and others for white capping the plaintiff. Witnesses from Salemi challenge the extent of damages claiming Jennings led an exemplary life. L D Coffman Salem schools superintendent first used term white-capping in relation to the suit. The eighth day of trial ends with judge, jury and attorneys exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Jennings
Eli Menaugh
Jennings
Salemi
L.D. Coffman
Salem
Dave Returns to Court After Drinking Charge
David Stewart known as a barrel-house bum faced drunkenness charges in police court. He sought a continuance but could not post bond. Judge Stubbs allowed recognizance and warned he would likely appear again, which he did the next morning after another sobriety lapse.
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David Stewart
Dave
Stubbs
Polster Acquitted Over Hidden Slot Machine Case
Indianapolis police court trial ends with not guilty verdict for saloonkeeper Charles Polster after jurors rule keeping a gambling device hidden does not count as keeping for gain. The incident drew crowd interest as nickels and money changed hands during the proceedings. Nine men pleads guilty in a separate Massachusetts Ave raid, fines issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Polster
I Dlana-Ave
Michigan St
Warren
Frank Bolen
Polster
Indianapolis
Reagan
Pollster
Charles Tipton
Massachusetts Ave
Tipton
Salem
Ind
Jennings
Weather forecast for Indianapolis region up to Dec 12
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p.m. December 12 calls for rain or snow Thursday night and possibly Friday with colder temperatures. Early readings include 52 at 7 a.m., 53 at noon, and 46 at 2 p.m. Expect colder conditions across Indiana and nearby states with rain turning to snow and variable winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Fort Wayne Traction Company Sold to Indiana Investors
Fort Wayne traction lines come under new ownership led by H C Paul and Senator Fleming with partners James and Samuel Murdock of Lafayette and George McCulloch of Indianapolis and J L Jones of Philadelphia. The deal nears $2 million with plans for direct trolley link to Indianapolis. Bennett’s formal photos or buttons accompany the item.
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Fort Wayne Traction Company
City
H. C. Paul
B. Fleming
Wrt
Wayne
James
Samuel Murdock
Lafayette
George McCulloch
Indianapolis
J. L. Jones
Philadelphia
McCullough
Fort Wayne
Venezuela, Britain and Germany War Sparks Caracas Turmoil
Laguarayra Venezuela Dec 11 reports Castro and followers trigger alliance of British and German fleet to sink three Venezuelan warships. Mob attacks German legation and consulate, arrests of 205 Briton and German residents, and naval pursuit as city braces for possible bloodshed.
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Castro
Caracas
Pilgrim Baltazzi
Legation
U.S
Bowen
Cardonel
Lentz
Vineta
Indefatigable
British Foreign Office
Venezuela
Trying to Bag Castro in Venezuela Crisis
London December 11 The Central News reports Anglo German allies in Venezuela aim to capture President Castro to force a quick settlement of the ongoing difficulties.
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Castro
London
The
Central News
Venezuela
Venezuela braces for attack as Castro rallies forces
In Laguyra Venezuela President Castro strengthens defense with 2000 troops and 18 guns from Caracas now encamped four miles from town. Fort Laviga stocks ammunition and volunteers flood in with nearly 1000 men armed to resist a German British aggression.
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Laguayra
Venezuela
Castro
Caracas
Fort Laviga
President Castro releases Germans and British arrested
State department received a dispatch from Minister Bowen noting that President Castro has informed him he released all Germans and British who had been arrested. The message was datelined Washington December 11.
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Washington
State Department
Bowen
Castro
Senate objects to Oklahoma statehood merger and salary “slice fund”
In the senate Senator Quay and Mr. Jones of Arkansas protest the merger of Indian Territory with Oklahoma for statehood. The coal commission bill is amended to per diem pay and expenses, drawing opposition for a fixed salary. Indianapolis plans a Coney Island with a toboggan slide by Fred Ingersoll, costing $40,000, set to operate by mid May near Riverside Park.
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Washington
Senate
Quay
Five Civilized Tribes
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Jones
Arkansas
Anthracite Coal Commission
Berry
Iie
United States
Allison
Teller
Shaffroth
Colorado
House
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Indianapolis
Fred Ingersoll
Riverside Park
Thirtieth-st
White River
Ingersoll Construction Company
Pittsburg
I. E. Gregg
Ingersoll Company
Ingersoll
Fotographers Promote Fast Holiday Portrait Orders
Wilhite and Holloway Fotografers at 2a N Penns Ave urge immediate holiday orders. The firm claims to provide top quality portraits in all finishes and styles, promising customer satisfaction with prompt service.
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Wilhite
Holloway
Fotografers
N. Penns
New
Junk dealer arrested in icehouse theft case and suspect pleaded guilty
Moses Sereinsky of St Russell Ave was arrested by Detectives Colbert and Hauser for buying an ice hoisting machine stolen from the Arthur Jordan icehouse by Thomas Holmes. Holmes was arrested and pleaded guilty, then bound over to the grand jury. Sereinsky said he had bought tools from Holmes for some time. Expert refractionist Woodard at 221 Massachusetts Ave. Everything optical.
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Moses Sereinsky
St Russell Ave
Colbert and Hauser
Arthur Jordan
Thomas Holmes
Holmes
Grand Jury
Sereinsky
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Harry Jarrell
Lieve
Griffin and
Dudley C Ase
James H. Willis
Willis
Scranton
Conductor Hollingsed
York
J. W. Gozzolo
City Hospital
Smallpox Hospital
Hosital
Vatrick
Bolen
Indiana-ave
Amos Johnson
Brookville
Noblesville
North Star
Johnson
William Barton
Wes
Dean
Xmas Jewelry
Bennett
R. Wash
Brit
Ezuelan
Ossun
H. Quieveaux
Man
Paris
FUND
Coney Island
Senator Berry
Xmas Fotografs
Wuischenr
Woodard
Massachusetts-ave
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