Did an Indianapolis Woman Cause Obenchain's Ruin
Loganport Indiana December reports a warrant sealed for Frank Obenchain county treasurer amid disappearance and likely $6000 deficit. Deputies, bondmen and officials scramble to audit books as speculation swirls around oil gas investments, Mannington land ventures, and a pattern of missing funds.
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Indianapolis
Obenchain
Logansport
Ind
Frank Obenchain
Cincinnati
Frank Polk
Bite Realty
Busin
Oberehain
Frank Obiochain
Mannington
West Virginia
Mann
Obenehain
Rele
Miskimen
Wilson, Jtammbreys & Co
Indians and
Ohio Gas
Mannington Oil Company
Ohio
Shooting incident and theft reported in street car
A fight on a Northwestern avenue streetcar led to Owen Browne, a 4th conductor, shooting a armed unknown Black man who attempted to stab him. Browne surrendered next day and the case goes to trial. Also a transfer man Finus Wagoner is accused of stealing a trunk, with detectives recovering the trunk and contents. Niagara Falls tunnel explosion kills three and injures many.
Bosses and Barbers At Cross Purposes On Sunday Shaving
Union leader Gaya fightsSunday shaving while bosses seek conciliatory meeting to patch up the dispute. Louis Blumkein and Armstrong among leaders in the movement for a truce. Guy Laporte says union will not recede from its stand. Meeting set for Wednesday at 1945 Delaware.
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Indianandiis
Justice Stout
Tooms
Mude
Louis Blumkein
Armstrong
Claypool
Barker
Armsbone
Ale
Jmisteus
Mike Ronen
Occidental
Guy Laporte
Barbers’ Union
Delaware
Ant Paul Gaul
Brant
Emit
Metals
Cred
Emery Green Indicted for Embezzlement in Potter Court
Lad Green a well known town figure faced embezzlement charges in Potter Court on Tuesday morning. Employed by Joe Hudson, a restaurant keeper, he allegedly left the restaurant unlocked at nine and absconded with cash. Green claimed illness and travel to Columbus and said he never received a phone call to repay the money. He was bound over to the grand jury under $100 bond.
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Lad Green
Potter Court
Joe Hudson
Ett Nesa
Green
Columbus
Grand Jury
Man jailed in police court over bicycle sale row
James Sheaner, foreman at a chair factory, was sentenced to the workhouse after a police court finding. Baxter, a bicycle dealer, testified that Sheaner pursued him for weeks with cheap wheels but refused to buy. A mistaken identity claim followed a disputed Meyele bicycle note.
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James Sheaner
Indianapols
Picyeles Dures Baxter
Dald Micanor
Mizner
Muezner
State House
Grade Crossing Accident Near Washington A Wreck
A switch engine collided with a car at Bolt crossing Monday night at 6 o'clock. The rear end was demolished but no injuries occurred. Signals miscommunication preceded the incident as the brakeman gave a clear signal and the car proceeded. End of engine damaged slightly. Weather outlook and local ads follow.
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Washington
Commissioners Talk On Many Reforms At County Meeting
County commissioners led by John McGregor push reforms including a state hospital for epileptics and better roads. A legislative committee is formed with Terrence McGovern and others to advocate for an epilepsy institution. Voting machines win favor and funding rules loosened as officers are elected.
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John McGregor
Indiana
Court House
Sayluma
Terrence McGovern
Cage County
Herman Fohulha
St. Joseph
Joan Dynes
Wayne County
H. Housy
Hamilton County
James Blair
Mor
Marion County
T. E. Beats
Jenn J. McGaughey
North Manchester Love Tragedy Ends in Suicide
In Indiana a 15 year old shot lover Bonnie Alber then killed himself after a dispute at a high school. Sapuk used a revolver and died. Alber was wounded and in critical condition. Both students faced social pressure and warnings over the relationship.
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North
Manchester
Ind
Lyek Sapuk
Bonnie Alber
Ede
Hete
Misa Rlverse
Swank
Miss Alber
Lithia Malt Case Ends in Discharge for Smith
Harry Smith, a colored youth, was arrested on the charge of selling intoxicating lithia malt without a license. He claimed the drink contained no alcohol and was discharged after doctors reported no alcohol in the malt. The case involved a young colored girl found intoxicated, with her mother testifying about the streets late at night.
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Harry Smith
Smith
Negro fights Hun at Salvation Army building
Reported incident at the Salvation Army building ends with James Crothus, a Black man from Nashville, Tenn., striking a Hun with a brick as a crowd gathers. The injured man fled north but was recaptured by streetcar workers amid threats of violence. The case drags on as Hungarians seek protection and investigators pursue details. Bucket Shop Tangle. The failed reorganization plan for the National Commission Company leaves creditors angry and preparing court action.
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Salvation Army
Maryhand Ut
James Crothus
Nashville
Tenn
Crothus
Kestucky Ave
Acme
Bucket Shop
National Commission
Tta Fourmh
U. S. Postal Employes Workforce and Casualties
The United States employed 19,585 men in mail distribution last year. The report notes injuries and fatalities among clerks and carriers, with 37 accidents resulting in injuries and 78 cases described as serious or fatal, reflecting hazardous working conditions.
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United States
Board's Rule Questioned Over Insurance Paper Refusal
Doctors at City dispensary resist health board order to stop issuing insurance certificates. Dr Reed refused to sign insurance papers for infant Ralph Beals amid protest from relatives and an insurance agent. A special health board session will hear the complaint.
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Health Board
Ralph Beals
Reed
McKee Seeks Return Of Child From Kentucky
Dr Joseph F McKee may renew efforts to gain possession of his daughter Kethiesa now believed with her mother Irene McKee in Lealville Kentucky A prior court modified the divorce decree giving Mrs McKee custody four months yearly McKee previously challenged the decree via habeas corpus but was blocked when it was found she had not been properly served He now files an affidavit in superior court claiming service occurred and a new habeas corpus petition may follow in Louisville Kentucky.
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SCX
Logansport
Indy
Logans
Frank Obenchain
Treasier
Care County
Chenchain
Lipre
Ping
Frank Polk Nas
Court House
Obenrhain
McOre Shan
Joseph F. McKee
Kethiesa
Irene McKee
Lealville
Leathers
Mrs. McKee
McKee
Shuleville
John Wool
Datuna Matthews Gational Bank
Wood
Nia
United States
Dudga Anderson
John 5
Duncan
Noble Butler
Jesper T. Davis
Sheridan
Anderson
John N. Wood
Matthews
Ind
Jobe
Joseph Keating
Postmaster General Ousts Rural Carriers Leader
Washington Dec 13 Postmaster General Wynne signed papers dismissing Frank Cunningham of Omaha president of the Rural Carriers Association for incitement and violation of the executive order barring political activity by government workers His offense involved leaving his post after a denied leave of absence He sought to resign but the request was not accepted Also dismissed was James Keller of Cleveland president of the City Letter Carriers Association on similar grounds
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Scrippa-M'Rab
Washington
Wynne
Frank Cunningham
Rural Carriers’ Association
Omaha
James Keller
Cleveland
City Letter Carriers’ Association
Webster fire at Orleans and Webster Building
In Boston, the Webster fire building at Orleans and Webster streets burned on Tuesday morning. Thirteen firefighters were rescued from a collapsing roof and severely burned. Estimated loss set at 100000 dollars. Separately, James Jones and Anna Jones, a divorced couple, sought a marriage license to wed again for their child’s sake.
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Iscripps-Mare Telegram
Boston
Webster Fait
Orleans
Webster Ata
Neston
James Jones
Inex Jones
Blood curdling Mormon oaths at Smoot hearing
Testimony by D H Wallis a former Mormon describes endowment house vows including oaths of throat torn from ear to ear and tongue torn out as well as pledges to give all to the church and to observe chastity. Wallis says he viewed endowment vows as a joke and recalls a bishop's severance notice and Smoot's ties to Brigham Young University.
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Washington
Des
Senator Smoot
Endowment House
D. H. Wallis
London
Amerce
Ealt Lake
Taylor
Wallison
C.M. Owen
Smoot
Georgs H- Brimimll
Provo
Utah
Brigham Young
University
Alan
Memory of Patterson at Indianapolis Post Office
Clerks at the Indianapolis post office mourn the death of W. Q. Patterson, superintendent of mails, with heartfelt sympathy to his family. Funeral set for Wednesday at 4 PM at Crown Hill Cemetery with Rev. George L. Mackintosh to-officiate. burial private.
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Indianapolis
W. Q. Patterson
Matis
Mic “Jn
W. ©. Patternon
W. O Patterson
Indianapolia Malin
Donovan Jealousy Case Returns to Court
Alfred Donovan faced a court showdown amid his second wife's jealousy as she testified that he avoided her and stayed with a former spouse. The judge delayed ruling, with the case slated for a decision Wednesday as Hartford visits, Indianapolis ties, and family duties collide.
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Donovan
Deal
Ousy
Uén
Negro Captured After Bankful Fight at Washington Street
Frank Qualls, a Negro from Tennenace, was found in a sporting goods store on Washington St. Monday night and after a struggle was captured by Officer Shine, Hulls and Patrolman Shelby. He crouched at the safe, shots were fired, and Qualls was locked up. The police describe him as a desperate character. His case was continued. A separate note reports Maggie Roberts suing Charles Roberts for divorce after 15 years of alleged abuse.
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Gro
Owen Browne
Browne
Potiee
Ovil
Cronsinga
Frank Qualls
Tennenace
Sporting Goods
Wsw
Washington St
Bleyetomen
Shine
Hullsand
Shelby
Beauty
Quams
CITY BRIEFS AND LOCAL NOTES HIGHLIGHT HOLIDAY EVENTS
City briefs report November receipts for Indianapolis pastaMice at 151,167 with a year-ago total of 150,428. Engineers Smok er group meets in Talbott block and heard EW Gould. Christmas barrel drive for Asheville slated. receptions planned at Highland Ave home. Ladies Aid hosts at Broadway address. Trinity M F church revival ongoing daily except Saturday. Christmas gifts from clothier Menter Roomenbloom noted. W R C post meeting at Jefferson Ave. Card party planned in Century building. Ministers elect new association officers. Pazo Ointment offered with a money-back guarantee for piles.
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Indianapolis
Talbott
EW Gould
Othies
Allen
Asheville
N. C
Frank Hil
Highland Ave
Home Missionary Society
Fletcher Iprace
Ladies Aid Society
Stm
May Thornton
Broadway
Ald Roesery
Third Christian Church
Trinity M. F
Menter
Knights and Ladies of Columbia
Century
Harry Thlunt
Tev
Jotneos
Monlitay
United Brethren
The Unique's Bill at Prague We Worth Spring
The regular vaudeville bill at The Prague We worth spring features Mies Allelyn a dainty singer and dancer Marge Daytelle Holmes and Waldon Hildon and Douglas as young women seen at theater before Tuesday night to old maids night and the young for the ride of Charlys Stontroan will be the teatrye.
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Prague
Ler
Mies Allelyn
Marge Daytelle
Hnlmes
Waldon
Ceeshay Urests
Hildon
Douglas
Tsa
Charlys Stontroan
Keiel Opens New Store In West, Expands Local Cigar Line
C W Keiel announces a new Bloreal store at 23 N Pounaylvantact WVlyns day, aiming to be a western outlet. He will stock Tuckahoe mineral water to meet rising demand and continues to operate four other locations Monument Place Grand Hotel Newton Claypool Building and West Baden, offering a full selection of cigars and tobacco products.
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G. W. Keiel
Wevlysday
Keiel
Me. Kriel
Monument-place
Grand Hotel
Newton Claypool
Weat Baden
Talesco
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State Hospital
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HALL
City Internet
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Patterson
Pat Shea
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W. J. Harrington
Fil Ritter
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William Morea
McManters
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Terre Haute
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