Democratic Speakership Race Heats Ahead in Indiana Caucus
Democratic members prepare for the first caucus at the Denison hotel as nine candidates seek the speakership, with Strickland Faulkner Cravens Seidensticker among likely contenders. A larger group may narrow to four or five by Wednesday, with final decision moved to January 4. Officials anticipate patronage questions and bill eliminations to speed the session. Representatives Mitchell Sunkel Faulkner and Venneman are among early arrivals for the meeting.
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House of Representatives
Denison
Harry G. Strickland
J. B. Faulkner
Joe Cravens
Adolph Seidensticker
Adam Wise
H. L. McGinnis
Albert Venneman
George D. Stunkel
M. C. Thornton
Thomas N. Honan
Hanly
Emmett Branch
Martinsville
Samuel A. Gifford
Laurel
Franklin
Union
Emmett C. Mitchell
Salem
George D. Sunkel
Dana
Joseph B. Faulkner
Michigan City
Albert J. Venneman
Evansville
Madison
Hattie Le Blanc on Trial for Life in Glover Murder
Cambridge mass residents await verdict in the murder trial of Hattie Le Blanc charged with killing Clarence F. Glover. Defense attorney Melvin Johnson argued to free the 14 year old girl amid intense crowding and a staged reception planned if acquitted.
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Cambridge
Mass
Hattie le Blanc
Clarence F. Glover
West Arichat
Cape Breton
Melvin Johnson
Lillian M. Glover
Glover
Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Hattie LeBlanc
Baby Held For Board Bill In Atlantic City
A mother from Atlantic City describes how her 2 year old baby boy was held hostage to force payment of an $18 board bill. The baby was freed after the police chief quickly ruled in the mother's favor following her account. The mother, Mrs Carlos Sel bert, has returned to Philadelphia to work and vows to settle the debt with her former landlady Mrs William Sullivan.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Carlos Selbert
Philadelphia
William Sullivan
Po- Wce
Suit leads to prison sentence for Hamilton after Russell absence
Harley K Russell’s home at 1919 North Illinois Street was left in the care of Lee Hamilton a former convict who after the Russells’ absence obtained a thirty dollar suit and faced criminal court Tuesday, receiving a sentence ranging from one to fourteen years.
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Russell
Lee Hamilton
Harley .K. Russell
North Illinois Street
Hamilton
Russells
Traub Wishes He Hadn’t Come Back
Mrs. Hanna Land asked tenant Mrs. Bessie Martin to give up her room, leading to a dispute. Clarence Traub, called by Martin’s friend, got angry, was thrown into the street by Bicycleman Trimpe, and arrested for disorderly conduct and trespass after returning Monday. Bond raised to 500 amid pawn suspicion of a friend’s diamond ring.
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Hanna Land
East Market Street
Bessie Martin
Traub
Colling
Roosevelt Headlining Dinner Draws Baldwin Absence
Gov elect Simeon Baldwin, former Connecticut chief justice, will skip the Chamber of Commerce dinner in New Haven as Col. Roosevelt attends as guest of honor. Baldwin declined after an apology request from Roosevelt remained unmet, while Roosevelt plans a nonpolitical address and will be escorted by a Chamber committee to Ullman’s home.
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New Haven
Conn
Simeon E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Col. Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
Baldwin
Roosevelt
Col. I. M. Ullman
Chamber
Floods Devastate Northern Italy Amid Quakes
In Rome on December 13 officials report 25,000 homeless as northern Italy floods devastate from the French border to the Adriatic. Po overflows threaten Turin exposition buildings while quake shocks strike south near Mileto. Soldiers ferried relief supplies. refugees face starvation and peril across Latium and Genoa regions.
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Italy
Adriatic
Mileto
Catanzaro
Reggio
Frascati
Marino
Albano
Velletey
Latium
United States
Servia
Brazil
Banka
Livenza
Genoa
Alasso
Santo Stefano
Porto Murizio
Liguria
Sheriff Sues City for Prisoner Per Diem Payment
Sheriff Jacob Woessner sues the city for 643.33 dollars claiming 40 cents per prisoner daily for jail expenses from September 10, 1909, to June 27, 1910. The suit asks the court to compel payment for county prisoners.
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Jacob Woessner
Former Sheriff Divorced in Indiana Suit
Terre Haute Indiana December 18 a decision by Judge Aikman favored the plaintiff in the divorce suit of Mrs William E Horsley against her husband the former sheriff and mayoral candidate Mrs Horsley awarded 25000 dollars plus 1000 dollars attorney fees
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Terre Haute
Ind
Aikman
William E. Horsley
Embezzler August Rooke Assigned to Frankfort Penitentiary
August Rooke, the embezzler, was Tuesday signed to clerical work for contractors in Frankfort penitentiary at 8 cents a day. If he earns $1,140,000 at that rate it would take over 4,000 years to repay.
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Louisville
Rooke
Frankfort Penitentiary
Senator Culom Proposes Lincoln Memorial Funding
Senator Culom of Illinois introduced a senate bill to authorize a $2,000,000 appropriation for a Lincoln Memorial in Washington. Of that amount, $100,000 would be immediately available. The action reflects plans to honor Abraham Lincoln with a national memorial in the capital.
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Washington
Cullom
Illinois
Taft seeks to soothe La Follette over court picks
Washington December 13 President Taft aims to reel in the militant Senator La Follette by suggesting a White House meeting on Supreme Court appointments and offering a potential Milwaukee customs post. La Follette defers, sending word that Winslow and Quinlan are good men while avoiding direct talks. Taft also forwarded Schultz for Milwaukee customs chief and requested a Madison postmaster recommendation. Beveridge tariff commission plans move through Aldrich committee as Lenroot argues for a related bill in Ways and Means.
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Washington
Hibbs
Taft
la Follette
White House
Supreme Court
Cummins
Borah
Winslow
Wisconsin
Quinlan
Senate
G. Edgar Schultz
Milwaukee
Madison
Capitol
Beveridge
Tariff Commission
Aldrich
Finance Committee
House Committee On Ways and Means
Lenroot
English Election Costs London Tradesmen a Flood of Loss
London reports show the English election has drained traders at least 2 million pounds, with costs rising as December holidays approach. Shopkeepers blame political turmoil for ruined Christmas sales and predict a total loss near 5 million pounds as nationwide election anxieties persist.
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London
George
Paris
Bookwalter seeks funds to wind down Winona tech school
In Superior Court Tuesday receiver Charles A Bookwalter urged issuing 30900 in receiver's certificates and retiring 11500 to sustain Winona technical institute as it might join Indianapolis public schools. The institute shows assets 167248 and liabilities 279734 with total resources 373234. arguments centered on real estate debts and creditor lists. The case involves Ford Winter for McGowan and Addison C Harris seeking city parties and creditor disclosure.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Winona Technical Institute
Superior Court
Ford Winter
Bookwalter
McGowan
Winter
Public School System of
Indianapolis
Winona Assembly and Summer School Association
Addison C. Harris
Institute
Marott Donates $50 to Firemen's Pension Fund
George J Marott department store gave fifty dollars to the firemen's pension fund Tuesday morning. A letter to the mayor accompanied the check praising the fire department for extinguishing a small blaze at his store Sunday afternoon.
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Firemen's Pension Fund
George J. Marott
Marott
Stcre
Indiana Democrats Eye Direct Primary Law Hope and Doubt
Indiana Democratic members of Congress see a winter chance to pass a state wide direct primary law ending ring rule and proving support for popular government. Most doubt the party will act, though Gov Marshall could push it and some lawmakers favor a legislative investigation into lobbying in recent Indiana legislatures.
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Sun
Washington
Hibbs
Indiana
Congress
French Wick
Pittsburg
Marshal
Baldwin's Gransgor Murdered in Chicago
Nathaniel B Hyde a former U S commissioner for Wisconsin and grandson of Gov Baldwin of Massachusetts was found dead in his lodging house in Chicago with head battered by a crowbar. A lodger is sought and police hope a Mexican tenant connected to a letter may reveal the killer. Hyde aged 76 was Vermont born and Michigan and Albany Law School trained. His wife died ten years ago and he kept a large sum of money which was not found.
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Chicago
Nathaniel B. Hyde
United States
Southern District
Wisconsin
Gov. Baldwin
Massachusetts
New York
Hyde
Vermont
Albany Law School
College of Law
University of Michigan
Revolt Rumors Rally Brazil As Fleet Quiets Mutiny
Alarming reports sweep Rio de Janeiro of a political revolt against Fonseca with martial law in force. Soldiers patrol danger zones while secret agents act and breechlocks are removed from dreadnoughts to prevent firing. Court martial for Cobras mutineers may occur in secret as ministers urge stern action to restore harmony and protect foreign capital.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Fonseca
Republic
Sao Paolo
Minas Geraes
Cobras Island
Brazil
Fonesca
Mrs Emma Smith Wins Divorce After Prolonged Fight
In probate court Judge Frank B. Ross grants Emma Smith a divorce from Ray A. Smith a die sinker formerly with Pope-Waverley Indianapolis after a long legal battle. Her suit cited unfaithfulness and cruel treatment supported by photographs. Smith faced multiple defeats in circuit and superior courts, with the couple's Indianapolis address listed as 544 Fletcher Avenue. Fred Masters represented Emma Smith.
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Ray A. Smith
Pope-Waverley Company
Indianapolis
Emma Smith
Six Indiana Counties Submit State Tax Payments
Six counties report their 1909 tax settlements to the state treasurer. Franklin pays 17583.28 dollars, Randolph 40963.93, Brown 4795.81, Monroe 18454.67, Ohio 3915.16, and Newton 19869.37.
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Indiana
Franklin
Randolph
Brown
Monroe
Ohio
Newton
Seventeen-year-old Garrard faces felony entry charge
Spurgeon Garrard, 17, was charged in criminal court Tuesday with entering a shop to commit a felony. The alleged store is John E. Merritt's at 1626 Cornell Avenue.
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Spurgeon Garrard
John E. Merritt
Cornell Avenue
Conservation of Children’s Joy Urged by Club Speaker
Harry D. Tutewiler told Indianapolis Commercial club that children are our chief asset and urged conservation of youth. He warned that neglect of play and sunshine harms future citizens and urged an amendment to the playground law to fund public bathing facilities and playgrounds.
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Harry D. Tutewiler
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Youtewiler
Playground Commission
Burglars Drink 7 Bottles of Milk at Massachusetts Ave Store
Charles Miller, a Taggart baker driver, found burglars in Mrs Katherine Stre patrick’s grocery at 449 Massachusetts Avenue shortly after 2 am Tuesday. He alerted others after fleeing to call for help. Cyclists Simon and Radamacher arrived as the burglars had fled. Cigar fragments lay on the floor. seven bottles of milk were consumed. Entry was via a rear door.
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Simon
Radamacher
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