Judge Baker Defends Authority Over Debs Case Restraining Order
Judge John H. Baker says he stayed within Supreme Court limits when issuing a temporary restraining order for labor disputes, denying broader power. He notes that attorneys and strikers agreed to continue the order after review, contrasting his action with the Debs case and stressing careful adherence to authority.
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John H. Baker
United States Supreme Court
Debs
Evars
Noel
Mrs Maud D Gibbs Dies on Birthday in Haughville
Mrs Maud D Gibbs 81 living with her nephew George Baker 17 Addison Street died suddenly on her birthday. She felt ill and received ginger tea before collapsing in Mrs Baker's arms. A longtime Haughville resident she was well known and Dr Hoag cites heart trouble as the likely cause.
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Maud D. Gibbs
George Baker
Addisonst
Separate quarters for juvenile prisoners
The Separat e Quarters board of works discussed housing juvenile prisoners at the station house. President Megrew and a Local council of women committee visited Thursday to assess options. They proposed using an unused third floor room over the men's department, which could be fitted with little trouble. The board may approve the plan if practicable.
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Ter
Megrew
Council of Women
Surprises in store as city schools close for holidays
The city schools close for Christmas holidays December 20 and reopen January 2. Entertainment for the lower grades will be left to teachers. Teachers hint at surprises and novel amusements for the children during recess.
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Santa
Senator Fairbanks Proposes Elkhart Public Building Bill
Fairbanks introduces a bill on Thursday to authorize a public building project in Elkhart with funding and plans under discussion.
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Elkhart
Washington
Fairbanks
City Bonds Sold at Premium by Fernald & Co Boston
The city sold a 195000 dollar general fund bond issue at a 1833 dollar premium on a 3 percent issue. G A Fernald & Co of Boston won with a bid over 3.31 percent interest. Twelve bids were received, with New York not bidding. Some bidders questioned Fernald’s authorization, but City attorney Joss allowed acceptance after verification of a certified deposit.
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G. A. Fernald & Co
Boston
Maia
Johnson
Breunig
First National Bank
Columbus
New York
J. F. Wild & Co
Parkinson & Burr
R. L. Day & Co
Fernald
Joss
G. A.W. Dodge
Fletcher's Bank
Witness Testimony in Ward Four Liquor Case Turns Up Turbulence
Lawyers for Charles Schafer faced a setback as witness Albert Anderson admitted his signature on the remonstrance was not his but he later ratified it. The remonstrance signatures come under scrutiny for Sunday signing and authority questions. Testimony continues, with closing arguments expected Friday and Saturday.
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Charles Schafer
Ward 4 Saloors
Albert Anderson
N. Westst
Andersen
Brown
Schafer
Orbison
Indiana Eyes Possible Fairbanks Becomes GOP Nominee
State officials and party insiders discuss a potential split in Indiana over President Roosevelt’s judge appointment. If Baker’s selection angers Fairbanks supporters, Beveridge’s backers hope to unite behind him, while some predict a rift could alter Indiana politics for 1904.
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Fairbanks
Francis E. Baker
Beveridge
Roosevelt
Indiana
Baker
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis area in the next 36 hours ends 8 PM December 13. Expect rain or snow tonight and Friday. Temperatures rise from 34 at 7 AM to 42 at noon and 47 at 2 PM. Warmer elsewhere in Indiana Illinois Michigan and brief fair in Ohio.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Fair
Ohio
Building inspectors file affidavits against property owners
The building inspector on Thursday morning filed affidavits against Frank M. Talbott, owner of the Talbott block at Pennsylvania and Market streets, and Frank M. Fauvre, owner of the Franklin block at Market street and Monument place, charging failure to obey the ordinance requiring smoke consumers.
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M. Fauvre
Franklin
Market-st. and
Monument Place
Santa Claus Letters Begin to Arrive at Indianapolis Office
Assistant postmaster Shideler notes early letters addressed to Santa Claus arriving at the Indianapolis post office. Children expect the season’s sleds and dolls, writing in varied handwriting. Unreadable or unidentified letters go to the dead letter office, then are opened and returned if a name and address can be found.
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Santa Claus
Indianapolis
Papa
Man falls into cellar hole injuring two in Rochester
John Hormby a traveling salesman was pitched seven feet into a hotel basement when a flagstone gave way and was badly hurt. James Kenny, 18, fell into the same hole and was injured. both may die.
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Rochester
N. Y
John Hormby
Clemson
Hormby
James Kenney
Street fire alarm gongs to be installed by Jan 1
Supt. Holderman of the fire alarm service plans to install new street fire alarm gongs by January 1 on Washington street at the Pennsylvania Meridian and Minoris streets corners. They may be mounted on street railway poles if permission is obtained and will be audible a half mile on clear days, ringing every alarm and at noon under the Gamewell contract for inside work.
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Holderman
Fire Alarm Service
Washington St
Pennsylvania, Meridian
Minori-sts
Bosson Enters Marion County Circuit Judge Race
William Bosson announces candidacy for Marion County circuit judge. James A. Pritchard may join, with party backing unclear. Potential challengers include Vincent Clifford against Allen and McMaster. current incumbents Leathers, Carter, and Alford reportedly favored for re election.
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William Bosson
Marion County
James A. Pritchard
Negley
Bosson
Prosecuting
Att v. Ruckelshaus
Henry Clay Allen
Bookwalter
Allen
Vincent Clifford
McMaster
Leathers
Carter
Alford
Vandalism Thwarted as Switchmen Strike Suspects Caught
Pittsburg railway police arrested John Garing and Patrick Finn for attempting to throw a switch at Twenty eighth Street as the Allegheny Valley accommodation train neared. The switch was reset in time to prevent a collision. Garing and Finn claim ...
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Pittsburg
John Garing
Patrick Finn
Twenty-eighth-st
Juet
Allegheny Valley
Garing
Finn
Wanatah bank suspends after vault rob attempt
The Wanatah private bank in Laporte county owned by Julius Conitz suspended. Assets total 91000 with liabilities 29100. August Grieger and Clare Osborn appointed trustees. Conitz’s cash shortage followed a run triggered by a vault robbery attempt. He also has strong ties to a Toledo to St Joseph railroad project. The Ladies Society of the Mannerchor will hold a prize euchre Friday afternoon.
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Conitz
Toledo
St. Joseph
Mich
Ladies’ Society of the Mannerchor
Catholic Teachers Raise Funds for Harrison Monument
Public schools in Dubois county report over 1000 dollars raised for the Harrison monument fund. Sisters of Catholic orders teach in 11 county schools with small per school gifts, reflecting a Catholic influence and German language teaching in the mostly Catholic communities.
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Harrison Monument Funda
Dubois County
George R. Wilson
Jackson Twonship
Wilson
Bertha
Gabriela
Ferdinana
Verinas
Xavarias
Augustinas
Faustinas
Petronilius
Jasper
Josephas
Margaret
Mary
Barbara
Delirious girl parades streets in night clothes
Sadie McDonald, 2% and pale, dashed from her California street home barefoot in nightgown to a distant relative on Fayette street. Police found her and detained her as insane though her guardians expect recovery and return home to Madison Street.
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Sadie McDonald
California-st
Fayette St
Fayettest
Madison
Downtown stores flaunt holiday décor amid evergreen shortage
Christmas fever spreads as a mile of holly strings brightens downtown streets. Major shops including When Wulschner's D Somers Co T S Ayres Co and Huder's showcase decorations. Ayres rivals attract attention with notably handsome displays while others, especially jewelry and furnishing shops, decorate elaborately. Kahn tailoring builds wraparound framework for exterior wraps.
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Wulschner’s
D. Somers & Co
T. S. Ayres & Co
Huder's
Ayres
Kahn Tailoring Company
SANDERSON NOT COMING
Sibyl Sanderson will not sing Juliette at the Gray grand opera in Tomlinson hall on Saturday afternoon due to illness from a cold. She travels to New York to rest and Susanne Adams is hired to take the part with advance agent Strakosch stating the audience will not be disappointed.
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Sibyl Sanderson
Juliette
Gray Grand Opera
Tomlinson Hall
San Francisco
Kansas City
New York
Susanne Adams
Strakosch
Adams
Montana Kid Accepts Challenge From Olie Chill Ad
Jack Marks of Indiana accepts Olie Chill's challenge advertised in THE SUN. Marks agrees the Montana Kid will meet Chill anywhere anytime for any amount of money, highlighting a 105 pound weight class clash.
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Jack Marks
Montana
Indiana
Olie Chill
Marks
Motorman Taffe Injured in Belt Crossing Collision
Motorman Taffe of stockyards car No 175 was seriously hurt in a Belt crossing crash after attempting to cross and seeing cars backing toward him but could not stop due to mud on the track. details of other parties not fully given.
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Taffe
Stockyards
Belt Crossing
Howard Sr
Two Boys Buried Alive After Embankment Collapse
In Shoals Indiana on Thursday morning Logan Fisher’s two young sons were digging when a collapsing embankment buried them. Rescue workers later recovered both bodies.
Indiana governor meets Kealing amid talks on judgeship
Joe Kealing, U S district attorney, met the governor in the oath room after a private talk with the Jeffersonville reformatory board. The visit followed speculation about the supreme judgeship vacancy and Indiana politics after Senator Fairbanks influence faded. A letter blitz consumes the governor’s office with thousands of letters since January. State geologist Blatchley studies nemobius crickets, noting six Indiana species. The Flame building loan association of Shirley formed with 50 000 capital. Fahnley McCrea of Indianapolis donates 36 73 to the McKinley memorial via 24 employees and two firm members.
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Baker
Indiana
Fairbanks
Kealing
Blatchley
A. N Caudeil
Division of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Fahnley & McCrea
Indianapolis
McKinley Memorial Association
William Allen Hanged for Murder in Uniontown
In Uniontown on December 12, William Allen, a Black man, was hanged for the murder of Hiram McMillen. He reportedly dragged Mrs. McMillen from her husband’s arm and shot him, ending the case with a public execution.
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Allen
Wharsday
Hiram McMilan
McMillen
Slusband
Gid
BERET
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