Actor Duvall Attempts Suicide in Saloon Tragedy
Rankin Duvall, protege of Edwin Booth and a members of David Belasco companies, plunged a 12 inch knife into his abdomen in a well known New York saloon. He toppled to the floor and was rushed to Roosevelt hospital. He had been despondent and recently out of work. Eugeny Garvan identified Duvall as the man who had tried to injure himself earlier in front of a car.
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Berippe-McRae Press Association
New York
Rankin DuvaLl
Edwin Booth
David Belasco
Duvall
Tia
He Players’ Club
Saltan
Devall
Roosevelt Hospital
Eugeny Garvan
Autoon
Diva
Curtis 10 Testify Daytons Dec 12 Preliminary Hearing
In Dayton on December 12 the Curtis murder case saw the state rest its case after Attorney Elis announced closure. Defense moved to dismiss, which was overruled. Foster father Edward Curtis testified first as a witness. David Curtis is expected to testify on his own behalf, with the defense relying on other witnesses to dispute the confession in the Dona Gilman murder case.
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Dayton
Squire Terry
David Curtis
Dona Gilman
Elis
Lentz
Curtis
Ed Ward Curtis
Dana Gliman
Negro escape and burglary report near Solon Goode home
A negro fled after being chased Wednesday night near Solon Goode's residence at 249 Meritisn street, dumped onto a passing car, and was later seen around the Goode barn. A potential ally was found nearby and fled. Authorities searched with no success. Prince's grocery at 25 Massachusetts Avenue reported six pints of whisky stolen Wednesday night. Police found no trace of suspects around H F Risk's Pennsylvania Street home as others were frightened. The ad lines note electric wiring and various shop services.
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James Goode
Solon Googe
Meritisn St
Lita
Prince's Grocery Store
Massich Vettnave
H. F. Ri
Pennsylvania St
Local Jottings and City Happenings Spotlight Busy Officials
Col Russell B Harrison favors his pastime riding in a red automobile as Socks Barnett once mayoral figure loses his overcoat to a thief on an Indianapolis traffic car. Dr Eugene Buhler returns from Mexico noting peppers in food. Joseph Elliott, public works board president, says he discovered trouble after joining the board. The first load of Christies trees heads to the courthouse yard. A fortune teller predicts lifelong happiness for Dr RS Rissler. City leaders promise better coal weights per inspector Isadore Wattson. Candy factories run night shifts as W H Thee seeks labor ties with ministers. An excursion to New Castle draws attention to American Beauty roses. clipping volumes exceed 90,000 daily. Ayres advertises gift items priced 25–30 cents. Harry Wade relocates Knights of Pythias offices to the grand lodge building. K of P rental changes loom as offices thin out. Union B Hunt laments a six month hoodoo but anticipates worse ahead.
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Russell B. Harrison
Barnett
Bonkwaltar
Indianapolis & Cincina
Traction
Perjury Inquiry Prolongs Metzger Case Action
The grand jury probes Chief Metzger in a perjury inquiry linked to John Farrington and Mrs Hinkle. Bachelder denies involvement, claiming he sought material to inform the grand jury. Mrs Hinkle's illness and nervous condition delay testimony. several lawyers have appeared before the grand jury as witnesses.
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M. M. Bachelder
John Farrington
Robert Metzger
Metzger
Hinkle
John H. Farrington
Sachelder
Bay
Grand Jury
C. B. Perghson
Taylor Groninger
Mrs. Hinkle
Cass
Babe on Track Killed by Car in Arcadia
Dr Charles G Ray of Arcadia resumed the inquiry into the infant death caused by an interurban car at Arcadia south edge. A girl,Flory Harbaugh of Atlanta, admitted the child belonged to her but declined to name the father. Coroner and prosecutor press for arrests as investigation continues and the body shows the child was alive when placed on the track.
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Sam
Atlanta
Ind
Charles G. Ray
Arcadha
Arcadia
Ataton
Ray
Flory Harbaugh
Bicycle Racers in Serious Spill Delays Madison Square Six Days
Ten riders collapsed after a collision during the six days bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. Folger and Hollister were unconscious for nearly two hours. the race halted from about 7:20 to 9:00 pm. Walthour and Bedell trailed by a lap behind. Vanoni and Hollister's partners adjusted teams.
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New York
Horcester
Folger
Madison Square
Warden
Hollister
Walthour
Bedell
Miller and Wailer
Chicago Deaths Hint at Murders and Suspected Suicides
The day’s news reports multiple deaths with unclear causes. Lee Advertising founder Lewis J. Lee, 61, was found dead near a lake amid claims of possible murder. Jon a Kulkowsky’s body was found bruised. police investigate. A fire in Thereany destroyed three blocks with $69,000 in losses. Mary Niebertg, mother, and Grace Davis incidents are noted with gunfire. Bishop Hartley predicts Catholic victory in church controversy. A burglary at Honner’s store yielded $300. Charles Church and Charles Lange were killed by a train.
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Lewis J. Lee
Lee Advertising Agency
Jona Kulkowsky
Rolla
Thareany
ST. Louis
Mary Niebertg
Haisband
Grace Davis
Thomas Dalley
Coll Mats
Hartley
Catholi Church
Decker
Durglarx
D. 1. Honner's
Elgly
Charles Church
Charles Lange
Found Him Dancing Under Commission Inspecting Madness
A three-member mercy commission including Justice of Peace H. B. Stout Ur. 8. A. Furnier and Dr. Calvin Ry Atking visited Calvin Fuqua to study 38% Gmihsu. Wednesday night they found him dancing on the bed not fully dressed. Pictures on the wall unsettled him as he claimed they were enemies. The commission concluded the subject was insane after the inquiry.
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Mersanny Commission
Justice of Peace
H. B. Stout
A. Furnier
Calvin Ry Atking
Calvin Fuqua
Innane
Watts Severely Injured In NJ Incident
David Watts was struck by a cut of cells at the Ble Four rattresa in New Jersey street and is in serious condition at City hospital. He was a crimbed foot and believed injured internally. address listed as Washington street.
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Watts
David Watts
New Jersey-st
Washington-st
Revenue Force Raids Indianapolis Saloons
Federal agents conducted a comprehensive crackdown in Indianapolis saloons and barrooms on Thursday, seizing many bottles of impure liquor sold as bottled in bond. Bottles were confiscated, stamped Lost, and prepared for prosecution of gin operators. Fines range from 100 to 1900 dollars, with possible imprisonment up to two years. whiskey bottled in bond is government tested.
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Mens Ucalled
Nternal
Cottevior
Neal
Indianapolis
Bond” Gonrts
Hins
United
Nes
Uneke Sam
Vquor
Rand
Incorporations of Fort Harrison Timber and Rutz Real Estate
The secretary’s office approved articles of incorporation for Fort Harrison Timber Company of Terre Eau State and Rutz Real Estate Company of Vancouver. Directors for Fort Harrison include Charles D. Iverson John T. Mersod and Willan T. Par. Incorporators for Rutz Real Estate are Francie Hez Mary Fondirtseh Devlin Haney Wine Minnie Reite Mata Helte Christine Retz and Josephine Retz.
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Fort Harrison
Rwtz
Anaville
Capital
Tre
Francie 4
Hez
Mary Re Fondirtseh
Dvlin Haney
Minie Reite
Mata Helte
Christine Reltz
Josephine Retz
Gave chicken supper by local church ladies
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Tuxeda Baptist church hosted a chicken supper Wednesday night. About 201 people were served.
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Ladies’ Aid
Society of the Tuxeda Baptist Church
Indiana shippers seek legislative remedy against railroads
The Indiana Manufacturers and Shipowners association will request a legislative committee to address shipper grievances. They cite difficulty securing cars and coal, causing Indiana producers to import fuel from outside the state. They also seek greater power for the Indiana Railroad commission to regulate rail service.
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Indiana
Jones
Dianapolis
J. V. Zachman
Indianapolis
W. Jf. Tobin
Muncie
J. Mack
Anfierson
Edward Watson
Vincennes
Ke.l
Watford
Linton
L. A. Clark
Frederick
Kokomo
Cat
Blwood
Wreck at Colfax injures tower crew and passenger
An extra passenger train wrecked into the baggage car at Colfax last night smashing the awning tower. Engineer Charles Woeth of Indianapolis suffered serious head and neck injuries. Operator Walter Boyd, in the tower, was hurled through a window with serious head and hip injuries. Olen Ainey in the tower escaped with minor bruises. The baggage car master occupant escaped by jumping.
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Charles Woeth
Indianapolis
Walter Boyd
Bipa Olen Ainey
Bexengs Maxter
Dissolution of the Reichstag Reported in Berlin
Berlin reports that by imperial decree read by Chancellor Von Bucinw the Reichstag dissolved today amid growing friction between the Kaiser and the legislature. The move follows rejection of the emperor’s cost estimates for colonial defense in German Southwest Africa, with ten votes against.
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Berlin
von Bucinw
Kaizer
Africa
Halner
Teni
Von
Rusiow
Hen Reed
Smoke in Clouds Over Hotel English Fire Causes Dense Smoke
Dense smoke hung low around the English hotel and nearby buildings as the fire department rushed to the scene on Thursday afternoon. Guests and downtown residents were alarmed by the flare of flames from a burning flue and kitchen grease in the hotel cafe.
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Englian Hotel
Child Shot and Killed in Burglary Incident
In Aurora on December 16 a three year old, Bronchot Brooks, was shot and killed by Buflington, aged unknown, as a family quarrel reportedly escalated. Police are investigating the shooting details and circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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Brooks
Hagel
Buflington
State Board of Education Begins Meeting for Exam Prep
The State Board of Education met at the ataehouse Thursday morning and will continue through Friday. The agenda includes preparation of examination questions and other routine business.
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State Board of Education
Ataehouse
United States Weather Forecast Hal Thursday Rain Likely
Forecast for Hal Thursday includes rain and a shift to colder conditions by Friday. Expected sunrise and sunset times noted as 4:0.
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United States
Court to Decide Insurance Proceeds in Acker Estate
New York Life Insurance filed in the circuit court Thursday seeking a decision on who may receive life insurance proceeds from the estate of Anna M. E. Acker. Trustee John H. Kamman alleges Annam M. Acker’s bankruptcy and seeks to determine rightful payment to her husband William Acker or other claimants based on the policy.
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United States Circuit Court
New York Life Insurance Company
John H. Karman
Anna M. E. Acker
Atte M
John 1. Kamman
Aim
Acker
Truales
Head nurse resignation at Deaconestral training school
Emma Belte Stevenson, head nurse and superintendent of the training school for nurses at Deaconest Central, tendered her resignation to the Board of Directors a week ago but it was not accepted until Wednesday. The report notes a falling death linked to Grant Clay, a maker of artificial teeth, with years of service in New York.
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Emma Belte Stevenson
Hentral
Alford
Holtzman
Don
Alford Seeks Bold Grand Jury Probes Amid Turmoil
Judge Alford defends investigations into police chief, council members, and franchise deals, stating personal sacrifice and duty drove reforms. He recalls delays, pressures, and the shift from prior cases to the current grand jury inquiries as political storms swirled around the seat he would not keep.
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Judas Fremont
Aleford
Mt Traver
Alford
Sleot ElUstt
K. Hooton
pMce
Hootzm
Grand Tar
Rabbert Matager
Barry Royse
Indiane Brag Club
Clerks Urged to Ease Christmas Purchase Strain
The Women's Christian Temperance Union urges提前早購分散購物以減輕聖誕季節對店員的過度工作與 Sabbath day 服務壓力。 Virginia Carr signs appeal noting crowds exhaust staff and early buying helps.
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Women's Christian Temperance
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