Police leaders debate whipping post for footpads
Police supt Quigley backs whipping post combined with prison terms for footpads, arguing they share murder in heart and need severe punishment. Pinkerton supports strong lashings, while others from Omaha to Boston weigh efficiency and legality. Opinions split on deterrent value and procedural fairness.
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Quigley
Wm. A. Pinkerton
Pinkerton Detective Force
Chicago
The
Chicago Tribune
William A. Pinkerton
A.footpad
Indiana
Robbers cart off a house in Manila and counterfeiting arrest
Hugo Gallardo, a Filipino, arrested for attempting to pass counterfeit dollars at a Chinese restaurant. Four fake notes seized, suggesting ties to a Manila counterfeiting gang amid reports of widespread bad money. Separately, robbers stole timber from Vicente Reich’s Caloocan house, eleven men confess to selling the wood. A murder on the Pasig river ends with rapid police arrest of Matawavan after a stabbing at 10 p m.
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Manila
Hugo Gallardo
Vicente Reich
Caloocan
Pasig
Pedro Vinta
Bruno Matawavan
Monte
Matawavan
Sergt. Puey
Matanavar
EYPL
KEEN
Death warning woman plans note for coroner
Mrs. Kitty Gray of Adelaide Street fears imminent death from heart trouble and tells coroner clerk Miss Castor to relay a note stating she wishes to inform the coroner of her cause, hoping to save him trouble later. The 53 year old canvasser details a personal scheme and insists she will die soon.
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Kitty Gray
Adelaide St
New York
Chiosts
Miss Castor
Coro
Loty
Political Pointers and Early Preview of Indiana 1960 Nominations
Out of town Republicans discuss campaign outcomes and district conventions in Denison house. Delegates to be chosen January 12 or 13, with district committee meeting January 23 in Indianapolis. Speculation centers on John Griffiths as governor candidate and dynamics within the Indiana Democratic Party including Taggart Durbin Shanklin Haggard Cougill Warrum and Parks Martin.
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Denison
Indianapolis
John Griffiths
State House
District 7
John
Henry Warrum
Buck Parks Martin
Democratic State Central Committee
Fierce Battle Above the Clouds Ends in American Victory
Reports from Luzon describe Gen. Pilar slain after intense mountain combat as Lieut. Jenkinson led a company to surround insurrectos. Aguinaldo evades capture with Maj. March in pursuit, while Pilar’s diary on his fiancée reveals his death vow for independence.
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Cayan
Luzon
Manila
Aguinaldo
Maj. March
March
Bontoc
Igorvrates
Bayombeng
Tino
Lepanto
Young
Tidad Pass
Candon
Pilar
Jenkinson
ED Ll. Keen
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
For the 36 hours ending 8 p m December 15 Indianapolis area will see colder conditions with snow. Thursday night is expected to be cold with continued snow into Friday. Temperatures will reach around 24 degrees at 7 am and 24 degrees at noon and 2 pm.
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Cinity
Brooke’s Turn Down Cuts 10 The Quick
A Havana cable reports Gen John R Brooke refuses to believe promotion news and recalls to Washington. He plans to stay in tropical duties if weather allows. Generals Wood and others face retirement or reassignment as Cuba commanders react to the shift.
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Brooke
Chicago
Havana
John R. Brooke
Leonard Wood
Washington
Cuba
Wood
J. H. Wilson
Senate Debates Dewey Flag Incident and Party Shifts
Pettigrew pressed a resolution on Dewey saluting the Philippine flag and was tabling maneuvers. Senate committees were named with Fairbanks on three panels Beveridge on the Philippine panel Stewart and Kyle returned to Republican leadership. Confirmation actions included ambassadors and other posts in a broad slate.
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Beveridge
Stewart
Kyle
Secretary of the Navy
Dewey
Manila Bay
Chandler
House
Senate
Indiana
Pacific Islands
Rico
Mehuen Battle Casualties Exceed 1000 As Public Grief Grows
Reports from London state General Mehuen’s Monday clash north of Modder River produced over 1,000 casualties, with the Highland brigade suffering 53 officers and men killed, wounded, or missing. The public lines the war office with inquiries as lists circulate, and warnings of a strained frontier amid reports of defeats and impending isolation.
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Highland Brigade
War Office
Sen. Wauchope
Black-watch Highlanders
Wauchope
Royal Highlanders
Geode
Seaforth Highlanders
Guards
Marquis of Winchester
Then and Now. Cap'n Perry recounts McGowan’s rushed railroad toll
Cap'n Perry notes McGowan built a railroad in one night and how haste led to flaws. He was ordered to remove it and has to work hard to undo the work after a hint to tear it up. The tunnel was encircled between one sun and sun. Now it takes a week to undo the damage.
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McGowan
Might
Snow Fools Wappenhans Snow Across Indiana City
A Wednesday night snowstorm hit Indiana with six to six and ten inches in Indianapolis by Thursday morning while forecasts misread the timing caused by a storm over the Gulf of Mexico. Snow spread east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio as streetcars ran late and many people walked.
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Wappenhans
Gulf of Mexico
Louisville
Indianapolis
Mississippi
Ohio
Dalton's Bad Record Linked to Ward Murder Case
Morris Dalton, charged with murdering Albert Ward, has a long police history including youthful highway robbery and multiple convictions for serious assault. Testimony at the coroner's inquest notes Dalton’s prior temper and a 2 a.m. barroom scene. Rumors hint Mrs Ward may sue the city over her husband's intoxication after closing time. Dalton’s case was continued to Saturday.
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Morris Dalton
Albert Ward
Capt. Kinney
Yren’s
Ward
Donald McMurry
Stahl
Newton Williams
Mr. Williams
Williams
Seidensticker’s
Moriarity
Dalton
Rupe on Trial for Murder in Self-Defense Claim
Merchants policeman James Rupe faced trial on charges of murdering William Arnold after the Nov. 22 shooting. Rupe testified he fired in self defense during the confrontation, arguing the act was necessary to protect himself.
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William Arnold
Merchants
James Rupe
Arnold
Sam Bussy Disposed of in Coat Theft Case
Sam Bussy, charged as implicated in the coat theft involving Harry Fessler, was fined $25 and given 110 days in the works by Judge Daly on Thursday. Fessler admitted stealing two coats from a room at 209 North Alabama Street and Bussy sold them. Bussy had testified for Fessler in the prior hearing when Fessler received a similar sentence.
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Sam Bussy
Harry Fessler
Daly
Fessler
Alabama St
Cure La Grippe in Two Days With Tablets
An ad claims relief for la grippe in two days using Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises a full refund if the remedy fails, with E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a 250 count noted.
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Grove
Brandry and A Beer Fine for Strothers Profanity
George Strothers, a colored man, was fined $3 for profanity and $8 for drunkenness on Thursday morning. His mother testified he came home drunk Wednesday and cursed her. The attorney pressed whether intoxication could be proven by a fit rather than drink, while Strothers claimed he had only a glass of brandy and a glass of beer. The judge began to write on the affidavit as the case proceeded.
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George Strothers
Strothers
Beck
Dal
Condemned Churchmen Urges Students Into Politics
Herbert Welsch of Philadelphia told college students in chapel to enter politics and clean government. he argued the citizen is the unit of power and should critique government, criticized the spoils system, and praised competitive exams for appointments. Baltimore delegate Charles J. Bonaparte is slated to speak Friday.
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Herbert Welsch
Philadelphia
Civil Service Meeting
Chapel
Jackson
Lincoln
Gvaid
Welsch
Washington
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Doctor Says Webb Robertson Has Slim Chance to Live
Dr Christian said on Thursday that Webb Robertson the fireman thrown from a hose wagon on Lewis street is somewhat improved but he believes Robertson has not one chance in a thousand. He noted many patients rally then die, leaving Robertson unlikely to recover.
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Tom
Taggart
Indianapolis
Christian
Dr. Christian
Webb Robertson
Lewis Sr
Robertson
Grand jury returns ten indictments in December session
The grand jury reported ten indictments and one discharge on the December session Thursday. Arshie Mitchell faced assault and battery with intent to kill. Carl Stein drew five indictments for grand and petit larceny. Willis Clay born faced burglary and larceny counts. Dollie Johnson, Samuel Hudson, Charles Haynes, Benjamin Gruelle, Tierbert Liefer indicted for larceny. Alfred Harrington pled guilty to grand larceny. fines and sentences varied.
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Arshie Mitchell
Alford
Carl Stein
Stein
Willis Clayborn
Arthur Delby
Dollie Johnson
Samuel Hudson
David
Dogs and fanciers host Indiana show amid heavy snow
The Indiana fanciers annual dog and poultry show entertained attendees despite six inches of snow on Thursday. Prizes announced sparked jealousy among competitors, with concerns a barnyard incident may follow after the show ends Friday night.
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Indiana
Swigert Bound Over On Grand Larceny Charge
Harry Swigert of 1035 N Whin cd st is sent to the grand jury from police court on grand larceny charges. He is accused of stealing two gold watches valued at 50 dollars from Celia Richt. Swigert, ill and supported by his father, left the courtroom as his bond of 1000 dollars was posted by Earl Swigert.
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Harry Swigert
Celia Richt
Earl Swigert
Brown Charged In Police Court Over Revolver Beating
William T. Brown of 2201 E Washington faces police court action after a dispute over a board bill. He was fined 10 dollars for carrying a concealed weapon and testified that Wallace Winkler mangled his ear during the altercation.
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William T. Brown
E. Washingtonsr
Wallace Winkler
Brown
Winkler
Lap Robes and Warm Accessories Offered at Low Prices
Strawmyer and Nilius list lap robes blankets driving gloves and coachman s caps at the lowest prices in the city. Located at 37 Monument Place the shop promotes a broad range of warm apparel and accessories.
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Strawmyer &Nilius
Monument Place
Brazilian Balm Cures Cold and Croup Like Magic
Local ad notes a Brazilian Balm claimed to cure colds and croup with magical effects. Promotes samples priced at 1 cent and mentions The Kitz Sample Room and Cafe Restaurant at 127 Court Street offering Chicago style business lunches from 11 am to 2 pm.
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Chicago
Rumor of Abyssinian King Seizure Claimed Unfounded
Cairo advices deny that King Menelik of Abyssinia, aided by Russian and French representatives, aimed to seize southern Sondon and mobilize an army during England's troubles. claim is described as entirely unfounded.
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Cairo
Menelik
Abyssinia
Russia
France
England
Unconfirmed London Telegraph Rumor on Ladysmith Siege
An Edinburgh originated report circulated by the Exchange Telegraph claims Gen. Buller dealt a crushing blow to the Boers and raised the Ladysmith siege. The war office has not confirmed the report.
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War Office
Daily Mail
Chamberlain
Royal Horse Artillery
Field Artillery
Edinburgh
Buller
York and Lancaster Regiment
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Ladysmith
Correspondent Lorenzo Reports Churchill Escaped
Winston Churchill, once a Fourth Hussars officer and wartime correspondent, who was captured by the Boers on November 16, has escaped from Pretoria.
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Lorenzo
Marquez
Winston Churchill
Fourth Hussars
Pretoria
Baby received by express from Pennsylvania in LaPorte
Mrs. Melvin Setters of Bristol received a box by express containing a six month old child. The infant, shipped from a point in Pennsylvania, had been in transit several days and appeared to have suffered little. Mrs. Setters disclaims any knowledge of the child’s identity.
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Laporte
Ind
Melvin Setters
Bristol
Express
Pennsylvania
Belt Bridge Steel In Place Over White River
Workmen began putting the steel in position on the new Belt bridge over the White river. Emma Williams sues for divorce from Mathews A claiming abandonment. Rebecca Insley named one of five women commissioners to the Paris exposition. White Haven gas and oil Co. of Greenfield incorporates with 1600 stock. Boys' brigade to host free military entertainment at Central Christian Church. Fire loss of 5 to a two story frame at 1811 W Vermont Ave owned by W H Trout and occupied by John Perser due to defective flue.
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White River
Emma Williams
Mathews A
Rebecca Insley
White Haven Natural Gas and Oil Company
Greenfield
Boys’ Brigade
Central Christian Church
Blazes
Vermont Si
W. H. Trout
John Perser
Jeup Debates Posts With City Major At Arsenal Entrance
Jeup’s mission to remove sidewalk posts near the Michigan street arsenal met firm Major Shaler who rejected each argument. Jeup submitted the major’s points to City Attorney Kern for opinion. Cardinal Gibbons opposes a public midnight Mass in Baltimore archdiocese citing nonobligatory privilege.
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Arsenal
Maj. Shaler
Michigan-st
Jeup
Mr. Jeup
Kern
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