Rich man killed in California auto crash with young woman
John R. Baird a San Francisco capitalist and nabman died in a midnight auto accident on a steep grade. The car became disabled and toppled over a high embankment as Baird attempted to steer it to safety. He was crushed beneath the machine. He was brother of Miles T. Baird and Mrs. William Sproule.
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Scrippe-McRae Prean Association
San Francisco
John R. Baird
Nabman
Womn
Uecame
Womaun
Baird
Miles T. Baird
William Sproule
Croker House in New York for Sale After Family Breakup
Richard Croker’s former Fifth Avenue era family dissolves as the Croker residence at 5 East Seventy Fourth Street is put on the market. With most family members abroad, Mrs Croker and daughters relocate to the south of France while rumors connect daughters to the San Martino family of Naples. The piece notes a fatal car crash in California and a train death in Kansas, marking the decline of the once powerful Croker clan.
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Merippr-McRae Pres Association
New York
Tree
Richard Croker
Croker
Indresland
Frank Croker
Kansas
Leronce
Aueust
Louis San Martino
Naples
Barts
Joseph San Martino
Lovig
Harrington heirship details reveal estate split in will
New York December 12. The will of Mrs. Mary Crocker Harr nt, wife of Francis Fiurien Harrison who died in a mobile accident November 25, provides that she left Mary San Frei 4 digmeat pi t Marin as beneficiary. The sister Senide Slone Crocker receives a large bequest, a Meyer pearl is given, two children receive two thirds of the residuary estate, and the husband gets the remaining third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mery Crocker
Francis Fiurien Harrison
Les
Mary San Frei
Marin
Harriven
Senide Slone Crocker
Meyer Pearl
Busse for Postmaster in Chicago Political Move
Fred A. Busse, former treasurer, is to be Chicago postmaster and will accept the appointment to succeed Fred Coyne whose term ended Monday. The move reflects a shift in local administration.
High School Hazing Allegation At Montpelier School
In Montpelier Indiana on December 12 a high school hazing incident led to John Foster Maddux being harassed and chased by classmates. He reportedly fled in fear, and did not return home until noon the next day, with most details still unclear.
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Montpelier
Ind
John Foster
Maddux
Increasing Clouds Bring Showers Later This Week
The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and showers. Wednesday night and Thursday will be warmer. A gusty breeze is expected as Rosberg, Tailor, Pembroke, and Arcanne advise seasonable overcoats.
Gearin Named New Senator in Oregon History
Salem Oregon December 1 Gov Chamberlain appointed John M Gearin of Portland to succeed the late Senator John Mitchell. Gearin a 54 year old Democrat born on a prairie schooner and educated at St Marys College San Francisco and Notre Dame will term until March 1907. He is the fourth member of Mitchell Dolph to become a senator joining Joseph Simon.
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Scrippx-McRae Prens Association
Salem
Orc
Chamberlain
John M. Gearin
Portland
John Mitchell
Giarin
Geurin
Oregon
St. Mary's College
San Francisco
Notre Dame
Ind
Islé
Egal
Mitchell & Dolph
Joseph Simon
Gearing
Mayor-elect Arthur C White takes secretary post at Bookwalter HQ
Arthur C White, recently appointed secretary to Charles A Bookwalter, begins duties at the Denison hotel with a flood of correspondence. He notes many callers and reports one man seeking a date with Tomlinson, while Bookwalter plans to delay new applicants until December. White is already discussing policy with key officers and board members.
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Arthur C. White
Charles A. Bookwalter
Bookwalter
Denison
White
Wrent Tomlinson
Will Appeal For Funds For Morton Statue Design
The Morton monument commission seeks funds and designs from artists. Franklin Simmons prepared the model for Gov. Morton’s statue after the family request. Secretary Dr. DY. RB. Juncas notes the statue stands in Monument place and artists have until Jan. 1 to submit designs for the commission’s consideration. Indiana cities are to be cut for a broader commission illustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Morton
Franklin Simmons
DY. RB. Juncas
Morton Monument Commission
Gov. Morton
Simmons
Morton
Lucus 18
Indiana
Professor Green Fined For Postal Law Violation
Professor Robert J. Green of Notre Dame was fined 10 and costs in U S district court on a plea of violation of postal laws. He sent a postcard to H L H Peck sheriff at Windsor Vermont discussing the case of Mrs Mary Rogers awaiting execution, misaddressed as an official at Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Green
Notre Dame University
United States District Court
Green
Hlh. Peck
Windsor
Mary Rogers
H.W. Peck
Governors Fraternize In Unofficial South Dakota Visit
Gee Elrod of South Dakota, with a party from the state, called on Gov Flanly in Bedford after inspecting limestone from Lawrence county intended for a Leeds courthouse building. Elrod, Indiana native raised in Hendricks County, DePauw graduate, moved west to practice law. Several other Indian natives are part of South Dakota's government.
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Gee. Elrod
South Dakota
Bedford
Ind
Lawrence County
Copboy Bilding
Leeds
Gov. Flanly
Gov Elrod
Indiana
Wendricks County
DePauw
New
Northwest
Northwest To Practice Law. Mle Trike
Christian Science Lecture At Caleb Mills Hall
Prof. Hermann Hering spoke at Caleb Mills hall on Tuesday night, presenting Christian Science. The event was hosted by The second Church of Christ Scientist at Walnut and Meridianity with Mayor elect Charlee A. Bookwalter introducing the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Mills Hall
Hermann &. Hering
Hering
Christian Science Organization
Boston
Second Church of Christ
Scientist
Walnut
Meridianity
Charlee A. Bookwalter
Defies Boss Factions in Democratic Primary Fight
Indianapolis attorney nk P. Baker announces candidacy for the Seventh District Democratic chairmanship. He pledges no factional ties, supports fair primaries, and seeks to unite the party. Baker has held multiple meetings with precinct committeemen and workers across Marion County, with strong backing from both Keach and Taggart factions. Fanning, the current chairman, is a Taggart ally facing intra-party challenge.
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Nk P. Baker
Indianapolis
Baker
Mr. Baker
Joseph T. Fanning
Mayer Holtzman
Tole
Democratic Party
Keach
Marion County
Joseph Panning
August Belmont
New York
Itly
Ruld
Fanning
Republicans Celebrate Net Gain With Ward Election Banquet
Joyful Republicans gathered in the eleventh precinct of the Sixth ward to toast a net gain from the city election. W. H. Jackson presided the banquet with addresses by Lew Shank county recorder Gurley Brewer Chas W Brown George P Stewart James N Shelton and others. Committee members were Charles Humble George Grinaton Oliver Caldwell and John R Knox.
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W. H. Jackson
Mae
Lew Shank County
Gurley Brewer
Chas. W. Brown
George P. Stewart
James N. Shelton
Charles Humble
George Grinaton
Oliver Caldwell
John R. Knox
Sheriff Refuses to Act on Indiana Railroad Camp Labor Dispute
Railroad laborers at a struction camp near New Augusta Indiana caused minor unrest as they refused to work and objected to others’ labor. Sheriff Spurbier, after a prompt inquiry, decided the workers were justified and declined to intervene, averting immediate trouble.
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New Augusta
Ind
Spurbier
Man changes name to Lew Roberts in circuit court
Lavene Lew Rubinowitz appeared in circuit court on Wednesday seeking a name change. The court granted the request and he will henceforth use the name Lew Roberts.
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Lavene Lew Rubinowitz
Reorganize Humane Society Meeting Wednesday Evening
A meeting to reorganize the Humane Society will be held Wednesday evening at the home of Rev. George Henninger at 197 Hall-piece. All interested are invited to attend.
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The
Humane Society
George 8
Henninger
Dowie Sickness Report From Zion City
Chicago December 12 report from Zion City states John Alexander Dowie founder of the Christian Catholic Church is seriously ill and may never resume his work. His wife Ira Dowie is stricken with malignant fever as the family faces a grave illness in the religious leader.
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Chicago
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Christian Cattinite Church
Ira Dowie
Roosevelt Would Jail the Rebaters
Scrippa-Meline Press Association reports that Attorney General Moody issued orders to U S district attorneys to prosecute railroad rebaters under the conspiracy act. The move, seemingly directed by President Roosevelt, aims to compel railroad compliance with public sentiment. He would not only fine rebating railroads but also seek imprisonment under the general statute for conspiracies against the United States.
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Scrippa-Meline Press Association
Washington
Moody
United States
Roosvelt
Will Meet Chinese Bride Hosts Banquet for 39 Americans
E Jung and his bride plan a Sunday banquet for 39 American guests at their new home 243 Delawarest Chin Gum Sing. The event includes Chinese cuisine and a later celebration with oriental games. A week later BE Lung will host Chinese friends at another elaborate function in Indianapolis.
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E. Jung
Chin Gum Sing
Lung
Seo Ling
Chicago
Indianapolis
Fire department overhaul urged for bigger engines and mains
A Commercial club committee chaired by Brown reports on fire protection improvements including steam engines, larger downtown mains, and replacing Levich mains with Revich mains. The group plans a Thursday smoker to gauge sentiment and guide city recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Spe the Commercial Club
Washington
Reading Circle to Pick Books in Indianapolis Meeting
The Teachers and Young Pro plea Reading Circle board will meet in Indianapolis on Friday to select books for next winter readings. Keen out is the warning sent to book agents and publishing houses as meetings are usually besieged by an army of agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ and Young Proplea Reading Circle Board
Indianapolis
Coal theft fines listed for Wright Anderson and Ollie Chestin
Wright Anderson colored was fined 85 dollars and costs in police court Tuesday for stealing coal from the Best yards of the Big Four Railway. Ollie Chestin, facing a similar case, was also fined and ordered to pay costs. Board grants public works permission to lay temporary tracks for a railway project with multiple named workers.
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Wright Anderson
Big Four
Ollie Chestin
Orgie
Board of Public Works
Trollanapodis Southern Railway Company
Gemorary Hackiners Wisconsin
Katt Morris, Wilkins, Ray, McCauley and
McCurty-ety
Railroad Men Indicted In Chicago Rebates Case
Indictments returned today by the federal grand jury name John N. Pulthorn president of the Chicago Terminal Railway and Fred A. Wann vice president Abe Pere Marquette railway, plus others, charging them with paying rebates on shipments over the Chicago and Alton line. Pulthorn was former vice president of the Chicago and Alton and Wann its general manager.
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Serinpa-McMae Press
Nocration
Chicago
Till Club Banquet Hopes for Taft and Bills Guests
In Siou Springs on December 12 the Till club of men named William plans its annual banquet. Col. BHi Thompson, founder, expects telegrams from Taft and several Bills. About seven Bills will attend. no non Bill may join the event.
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NeRae Brean
Sior Springs
Till Club
Willam
Bhi Thompson
Bil Taft
Bill Bryan
Bill Stone
Bill Warner
Bui Hill
Hartford
Conn
Cashier in Court Bond Set for 15000 in Vigo County Case
Gustave A. Conzman former Vigo County National Bank cashier appeared with attorney William Fissler before a federal court and pleaded not guilty to a 15 count indictment for embezzlement and false entries. Bond fixed at 15000 with two bondsmen needed. case set for Jan 29. Conzman arrested Tuesday night in Terre Haute after a prolonged search. authorities say the suspect arrived from Mattoon before capture.
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Gustave A. Conzman
Vigo County National Bank
William Fissler
Wednes
Conzman
William Meisenberger
Enterprise Foundry Company
Terre Haute
Uconzman
Atrestea
Congman
United States
Pettit
Vongmaen
Vigo County
F Gee
Mattoon
W.W. Huffman
Goshen
John Duncan
Dan
Hoffman
Woodward
John T. Woadward
Manlla
William Jones
Wootter
Frank Foust
William Ritter
South Bend
Marion County
Dwight Sales
Ideas
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Albert TD. Gibba
Ele
Louis A. Bryan
Gibbons Cape
May Gibbons
Heemes
Charles C. Burns
Squire Early
Peter Krehtiel
Rvansville
Verve Tute
Indianapolis
Peabody Elected President of Mutual Life
New York Dec 13 The Mutual Life Insurance Company directors elected Charles A Peabody as president He will receive a salary of 10.00 a year and assume duties immediately reflecting a key leadership transition for the firm
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Peabody
Scrippa-MeEne
New York
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Charles A. Peabody
Prefers Service in the Ranks in Aresia Fire Force
John W. Wernsing declines captaincy to stay an ordinary member. Kennis Murphy left the fire department. J. C. Myers promoted to regular fireman. Five policemen James W. Todd Alfred Ray Joseph Vicher Harry J. Stucky Henry Ker completed probation. Board of Public Safety ends probation rule for regular appointments.
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John W. Wernsing
Aresia
Kennis Murphy
Board of Public Safety
J. C. Myers
James W. Todd
Alfred Ray
Joseph Vicher
Harry J. Stucky
Henry Ker
Uays
Mr. Bookwalter
Murder Charges Loom In December Grand Jury Report
The December grand jury handed up indictments to Judge Fremont Alford. Hector McEachem faces murder charges in the Wiliam Grillo case at the C.H. & D. garris. MeHachem pleaded not guilty. trial set for dun ty. Ray Mitchel faces shooting and wounding charges of James Mason. Indictments also name Michael Hugh and Fred Johnson for bunco steering and rambling. Additional counts include milk ticket theft, goods theft, cart theft, breaking and entering, false checks, and assaults.
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Fremont Alford
Hector McEachem
Wiliam Grillo
C.H. & D. Garris
MeHachem
Muiity
Dunty
Ray Mitchel
James Mason
Michael Hugh
Fred Johnson
Bunco
Hugh
Johnson
James Mouleland
Polk Sanitary Mill Company
Frank Tyan
Horace Comstock
James Wells
Charles Frick
John Keysee
James Multer
Louis Hyman
Harry Waods
George Gest
E. Snyder
William Blutt
Clarence Ray
August Timmerman
Augustus Leydon
Capital National Bank
Charles Melus
A. R. Kile
Gale Plunkett
Edward Malden
James Malden
Frank Shelley
Joseph White
B. Hopwood
Prudential Life Hearings Reveal Dividend Plan
John K. Gore, Prudential Life actuary, testified before the Insurance Investigating committee. The statement covered premiums, payouts for death claims and annuities from Dee 1 to Dee 31, with $459,000 allocated to death claims. Total premiums since inception ran around ten million, while nonpremium income stood at $13.5 million and expenses at $159,000. Assets near year end were $98.5 million with a $130 million surplus, including $2 million capital stock. Over 3 percent of premiums are held to pay dividends to policy holders.
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Scripps-MvFine Press Association
New York
John K. Gore
Prudential Life
Oveseas
Dee A
BNA
Beltle
Prudentat
Court rules against reopening ballot boxes in Hearst case
The Court of Appeals denied Hearst petition to open ballot boxes and recount votes in the New York mayoral election. This decision likely makes George B. McClellan the elected mayor.
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Scrippr-McRae Press Association
Alban Dee
Court of Appeals
W. R. Hearst
George B. McClellan
New York
Governor Johnsons Shoes Stolen On Sleeping Car
APOKANE Ward Dec 13 The shoes of Gov Johnson of Minnegota were stolen Monday night from under his berth on a sleeping car as the train neared this city The governor awoke Tuesday morning in stocking feet and waited several hours before a porter could fetch footwear
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Scrippa-McRae Crean
Apokane
Ward
Johnson
Minnegota
Atlanta
Christ on Duty Paid Full Salary for Time Lost
Henry Christ, tried for murdering Edward Cory, was reappointed as a policeman and ordered to resume duties. The jury failed to reach a verdict, with no expectation of a second trial. Henry Spain, hired by Cory's relatives, assisted the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Christ
Edward Cory
Board of Public Safety
Officer Christ
Cory
Christ
Henry Spain
Boy’s Scheme Is Original In Stamp Envelope Theft
Lewis Hangen aged 16 percent is charged with defacing stamped envelopes used by his employer and redeeming them later at the post office. He is said to have obtained over $5 in two cent stamps by taking the enclosures from International Harvester Company of America mail statements and circulars. He was arrested by detectives Hauser and Larsh and is charged with petit larceny. He lives at 65 Browneyst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hangen
Hanson
International Harvester Company of America
Jad
Nea
Hauser and
Larsh
Bowneyst
Fire Extends Underground Fires In Chicago Retail District
In Chicago on December 11, a fire started by crossed electric wires and gas in manholes along Jackson Boulevard from Michigan Avenue to State Street, spreading underground for two blocks and detonating three explosions. The flames shattered windows at the Railway Exchange building the Stratford Hotel and A M Ratnchild's department store before firefighters flooded the subterranean passages to extinguish the blaze.
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Scrippa-McHae Prese
Chicago
Jackson Boulevard
Michigan-ave
Railway Exchange
Stratford
A. M. Ratnchild
Two Banks Contributed to Local Campaigns
Washington December 12 Comptroller Ridgely told the senate that national bank examiner reports show no national bank contributions to the last political campaign except in two instances. Small sums were given to local campaign uses according to the tenure inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippa-McHae Press
Washington
Ridgely
Senate
Witness Identifies Suspect in Miss Reese Murder
Mrs M M Baumgartner testified at Harrison St police station that James Kendall killed Miss Maude Reese on Nov 2. Kendall denies guilt and claims an alibi while remaining a suspect as investigators review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kendall
Harrison-st
M. M. Baumgartner
Maude Reese
Reserved Seat Scent cigar and market holiday offer
An advertisement promotes RESERVED SEAT Scent cigars for 20 cent smokers and urges readers to buy Christmas turkeys at Pals Ace Meat Market located at 418 West Washington Street with phone number 3731.
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Palsace
Washington St
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