Murder Mystery in Gilman Home Stirs Dayton
In Dayton a murder case unfurls with witnesses reporting a crash and eerie sounds from the Gilman home. Robert and Mrs Keyes recount hearing a struggle and a final crash as Dona Gilman and relatives face threats of murder amid a web of family tensions. Detective notes point to rugs found in the cellar and Dr Hochwalt reports a microscopic assault: David Curtis stands accused of the crime.
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Gilman
Wileate
Hochwalt
Davie Curtis
Mise Gliman
Local Jottings of Items of Interest in City News
Local notes report new Central Union Telephone building at Meridian and New York. Downtown traffic and wet weather boosted business. saloon era tales exchange with revenue men over food inspection. Police Chief Coots tests bedding in Vice Department. Mathey’s searches praised. Tom the horse helps at headquarters. Maennerchor building near completion. Big Four shops steel frame work to begin. Candy pulling machines praised for cleanliness. Mexican town visit inspires audience interest in operetta.
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Central Union Telephone Company
Meridian
New York Sty
Beech Grove
Central States Ridge Company
Charles Ebersole
In Congress Fail Week and Cabinet Nominations
Congress reels through a tumultuous week with Bennie nominated Gordon for a cabinet post, the Algeciras Treaty ratified, and debates over Reed Smoot and the Japanese question. The House blocked simplification efforts, opened lumber investigations, and moved salary grab and other appropriation measures carrying about 921 million. Proceeding week features Smoot case continuation, Panama and Japanese policy signals, pension rules, and District of Columbia talks as both houses adjourn from December into January.
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Bennie
Gordon
Algeciras
Reed Smaotama
House
Kicd
Gaiuid
Henele
Congo
Panama
District of Columbia
Selgien
Chicago Youth Held After Candy Den Robbery
Howard Lance, 13, was taken to the police station by his mother after being accused of robbing the Denison Candy Den of 45 dollars and causing a scene. He claimed spending money in Roanville Indiana then in a Chicago hotel before tearful pleas led to police bringing him back toward Indianapolis. He faces juvenile court action.
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Howard Lance
Denison
Roaneville
Ind
Chicago
Indianepalls
Wilson
Golnisch
United States Weather Forecast Brief
A miscellaneous weather synopsis notes colder conditions for Saturday night and Sunday across the United States. Sparse lines mention fall patterns and abrupt air changes.
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United States
Steamboats Lost in Lake Storm Near Bayfield
Wreck of the steamer Ménistique believed to carry 3 men and 9 women with Ireland foundered off Sand Island. Crosby rescued 30 crew from the Ireland, while the Ménistique vanished in the gale. One deckhand fell overboard and died, another crewman was fatally injured, as rescuers pursued both vessels in icy conditions.
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Scrippa-Mefine Press
Bayfield
Ménistique
Tost
Ireland
Wna
Ug Crosby
Te Haphor
Lake Superior
Ireird
Andy
Crosby
Jim
Namatique
Sheen
Duluth
Farag
Andy Daniel
Marquette
Wandering 76-Year-Old Man Sent To Feru By Officers
William M. Holtey aged 76 was found wandering near 2900 Collect Avenue and taken by officers to Feru after being found at Richard Holleywood’s home. He asked for food and said he was seeking his son, though he did not know the son’s address. Holtey claimed to have come from Por and owned a Carm nearby.
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FERU
William M. Holtey
Harn
Rievelemen Shine and
Schlangen
Richard Hoteleywood
Holley
Match potions end life attempt by Lydia Smith
Lydia Smith of 11 Massachusetts Ave attempted suicide Saturday by dissolving heads of matches in water and drinking the solution. Dr. Hughes of City Dispensary treated her with neighbors saying she and her husband had quarrelled. She is about 41 years old.
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Lydia Smith
Hughes
Smith Ives
TM Masgachusette Ave
Erow
City restrained over Indianapolis paving contract
The Physio Medical College filed suit against Indianapolis to enjoin the Board of Public Works from awarding a contract for paving Fourteenth Street from Colles to Cornell avenues. A temporary restraining order was granted by Judge Vinson Carter.
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Physio-Medical College
November Pneumonia and Diseases Raze Bang States Deaths
A fractured report notes November saw many deaths from lung trouble and influenza linked to poor ventilation. It details pneumonia at work, tuberculosis tolls, and regional mortality across cities like Evansville, Fort Wayne, Muncie, South Bend, and Terre Haute, with cattle figures and orphan counts mentioned.
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Vialenes
Indianwhole
Evansville
Kort Wayne
Muncie
Jobs
Routh Bend
Terre Haute
Northwest Cold Wave Shrinks Clockwise as North Grits
The northwest states face a severe cold wave with readings near four degrees above zero in St. Paul while Moorehead falls to seven below. Duluth stays at zero as snow blankets the region. Warmer weather is predicted for Sunday but coal shortages threaten relief and some districts consider appealing to governors for militia aid.
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Scrippa-McRae
ST. Paul
Mint
United States
Biles City
Mant
Minnesota
Moorehead
Duluth
North’ Dakota
Minne
Pote
Pola Polks Rise and Civic Turmoil in Greenwood
A long community portrait recalls J. T. Polk and family in Greenwood as the town grows on the back of the Citizens Water and Light venture. It notes Polk’s role as founder, disputes over leadership, and allegations of misdeeds in trade and governance, set against a backdrop of a fire and calls for better fire protection. The piece mixes praise for the elder Polk’s vigor with critiques from townsfolk and officials about trust and franchise influence.
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Tre
Pal
Tlice
Polk
Hin Frary
Menttay
Remarkable 16 year old saves friend by blood transfusion
Clyde Carmichael, 16, of 162 Gaylard Avenue Cleveland, donated his blood to save a comrade at a city hospital. Under Dr W Crile, both wrists were incised and arterial blood transfused for two hours as Dumont received Clyde's blood. Dumont recovered after two days. Clyde’s brave act saved a life in a dark hospital setting.
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Cleveland
G. Dees
Dumant Rexall
Tie Witchun
Dream Death
Clyde
Darkexde Hospital
Dumont
Clyde Carmichael
Gaylard-aye
Dying King of Sweden Receives Christmas Wish
Stockholm reports King Gustaf V remained gravely ill after a severe heart attack on Thursday night but showed slight improvement. Doctors warned he may not survive another day, yet the monarch asked for a Christmas tree to brighten his room, a request honored as royal family members offered tearful thanks.
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Stockholm
Osemt
Milo
Early dairies and packing houses shape local industry in Grevewood
The article traces Grevewood's industrial growth from a small cannery and the first dairy built near the press plant to later expansions. It notes the initial factory setup, early employees, and the move that spurred a dairy boom, linking the dairy’s rise to broader community change and local family enterprises.
Remarkable Woman Syeriat From Milton Dies at Twenty Years
A brief obituary notes the death of Syeriat Thecum Ricannon of Milton at age six years. She had previously ridden a horse about two miles to a dirt road and had not visited a dry goods store in years.
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Ind
Jacob Fiby
Milton
Herron divorce filing cites alleged forcible ejectment by wife
Daniel M. Herron files for divorce from Maggie Herron alleging she used physical force to remove him from their home and damaged property while defending a child from his attempts to discipline him. He claims paternity of children from the union and describes a violent confrontation during which he says he was cut by broken objects.
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Daniel M. Herron
Mutt
Maggie Herron
Ave Pation
Harle
LIVERYMAN DAVID HARRIS RICHARDSON DIES
Liveryman David Harris Richardson, longtime proprietor of the Lorette Hotel on East Ohio Street and owner of the Sixteenth Street livery stable near Alabama Street, died at his home 1255 Market at Priday night of pneumonia after two days illness. He was known as Harry Richardson to friends, survived by a widow and a daughter. funeral set for 2 PM today at the dwelling.
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Davd Harris Richardson
Lorette
E. Olitost
Alabama St
Mr. Richardson
Harry Iichardagn
Surrette
Tuels ‘Park
Idianapelis
New York
Mr. Richardson Lnaves
First Trip Of Train Between Indianapolis And Effingham
The first through train over the Indianapolis Southern railroad from Indianapolis to Effingham will depart Enron Station Monday morning with David BL Parry Cortlandt Van Camp W W E Stevenson El Margin and Frank Van Camp as directors. They will be accompanied by Indianay alfa newspaper representatives for inspection. The night will be spent at Effingham and the return journey is set for Tuesday. The 6 50 train will be known as the New Orleans express with a connection at Effingham to the Simola Central for the south.
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Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Indianapolis
Effingham
Enron
Us Trai
David BL Parry
Cortlandt van Camp
W.W. E. Stevenson
el Margin
Frank van Camp
Indianayalfa
Grand jury ends inquiry with no indictments in Steed matter
The grand jury reported no evidence to indict during the Steed club probe. It noted immunity baths hindered charges and hinted several suspects may face future proceedings, while denying names until arrests are made.
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Grand Jury
M, & EL Tratehise Deat
H. Franchiss
Indiana
Steg Club
James Norwood
Haval
Syn
J Alford
Ted Stag Club
Bern
INDIANA CORPORATIONS FILED AT THE STATE OFFICES
Several articles of incorporation were filed on Saturday across Indiana. Among them are the Indiana Sewer and Drainage Company of Vincennes with unspecified capital stock. directors include Orlando H. Cobb, William J. Nicholson, Daniel W. Norton, Jacob S. Spiker. Also listed are the Meinery & Doran Company of referred to as wholesale tobacco and cigars in Geath Bend with 10000 capital stock, incorporator Robert B. McInerny, Edward S. Da and Glenn H. Warmer. The Mishawake Folding Carriage Company of Mishawaka with 16000 capital stock and directors W. A. Mol, R. B. McInerny, Charles A. Outrom, J. J. de Lorenzo, Oscar Miller, William and W. R. Kinkle. The Ailliard Realty Company of Indianapolis with 1000 capital stock and directors Charles B. Sommers, Abraham Sommers, David Sommers, Mhefica Aaron Waldhein. The Jersey Elgin Dater Company of Topeka County with 9500 capital stock and directors John W. McCarty, Je Donel, John Beatty, Harvey Harel, Bimon P. Sherer, Je Haute, and others. A. N. Smith, Leo Goodman, Hutton, Ea Greely, B. B. fit Moorman, J. My Bigwood, and Witt dorson and Otto C. Hoemung listed among maybes. The Gentryville Coal and Coke Company of Gentryville with capital stock unspecified is also noted.
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of State
Indiana Sewer and Drainage Company
Vincennes
Capital
Orlando H. Cobb
Wilam J. Nicholson
Danlel W. Norton
Jacob S. Spiker
Meinery & Doran Company
Whol Sale Tobacco and Cigars
Geath Bend
Robert DB. McInerny
Edward 5. da
Glenn H. Warmer
Mishawake
Mishawaka
Capital Stock
W. A. Mol
R. B. McInerny
Charles A. Outrom
JJ de Lorenzo
Oscar Miler
Willism
W. R. Kinkle
Ailliard Realty Company
Indie Capital Stock
FXO
Charles B. Sommens
Abraham, Chanel
David Sommers
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Mr. and
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Setippa-MeTine Preia Association
Dayton
Dre
David Curt
Nemshoy
Dona Gilman
Tarry
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Babe Inarma
Keyes
Neal Construction Company
Bretal Company
St Elizabeth's Hospital
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Gilman Hom
Rooert
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Board of Childrens’ Guardians
C. W. Fairbanks
N. Meridlan‘et
Washington, D. C
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McIntyre & Weath
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Moss
Coots
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J. K. Hominunson
Atinrney
Forest B. Tingle
Robert Polk
Gion
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Favora Corporation
Villaens
J. B. Hant- Inaton
Pov Tingle
UN Bnarit
Tristsea
le Deetiar
Ciisents Water and Light Company
Arte JT. Polk
Ralph J. Polk
Beteral Windager
Polk Company
Hanes
Neoane
Beenie
J. J. Polit
Tom Geonlign
J. ‘Yr
Thetar
Hannel
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Feinceton
Indy
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Ponpordry
Palit
Hinda
Grevewood
Papa
Lear
Harry Richardson
Lorette Hotel
Indianapolis Southern
Valvat
Wilten
Maguatte
Axiajaster Carpals
Ashjian Bros
Bilas Nativa Herbs
W. Wash
Btag Club
Alford
Mets
Ger and
Holmes
Chist
Forbe
Ival Holmes
Attieude Fremont Alford
T Court
Grand
Chargaint
Crand Jery
Thomas D. Aros
Center Township
Siscph L. Finley
Oth W. Davis
Decatur Township
John A. Tuck
Perry Township
Samuel C. Belta
Acton
G. W. Dolander
Lawrence
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