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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1909

Page

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Plymouth Man Aspired Why Carl Riddick Got Out of Race

Indiana political chatter centers on Carl Riddick of Winamac withdrawing from the secretary of state race on advice from James P. Goodrich. James Wade Emison and Charlies E. Shiveley are named as strong Republican possibilities, with Adam Wise seeking the Democratic attorney-general nomination.

Carl Riddick James Goodrich Winamac Republican State Central Committee James P. Goodrich Goodrich Riddick Indiana Mr. Riddick Mr. Goodrich Charlies E. Shiveley Shiveley James Wade Emison Vincennes Emison Adam Wise Plymouth Richard Milburn Jasper Thomas Honan Seymour Wise Frank I. Grubbs

Thief Loots Room on Ohio Street Steals Most Belongings

Bicycle officers Trimpe and Rucker found THIEF in McAllister's room at 18% W Ohio Street after a Tuesday night break in. Missing items included a blue serge suit, blue trousers, about a dozen ties, four shirts, an alarm clock, and a bag of other clothing, with two suit cases taken to haul the plunder.

G. McAllister Ohio Street Trimpe Rucker McAllister

Coroner Rules Prof Chamberlain At Fault In Train Death

Coroner Blackwell delivered the verdict on Prof Henry S Chamberlain killed at the Audubon road crossing in Irvington by a Pennsylvania railroad passenger train. He found the decedent failed to stop look and listen before crossing though the flagman warned him. The coroner criticized train speed and urged eliminating crossings.

Blackwell Henry S. Chamberlain Pennsylvania Railroad Audubon Road Crossing Irvington Dee Prof. Chamberlain Penmsylvania Company Pennsylvania

Reidy Arrested in Indianapolis After Long Absence

John Reidy, 36, a traveling salesman, returned to Indianapolis after three years and was arrested by Detectives Mullin and Stewart on a long pending charge. He allegedly passed worthless checks on Ed Fowler and Charles Day, with prior arrests in the city and prior transfers to Louisville for trial. He had previously used the name Rockwood.

Indianapolis John Reidy Mullin and Stewart Reidy Ed Fowler Charles Day Decatur Ill Louisville Rockwood

MISSING ALMA KELLNER STIR INDIANA CASE

Alma Kellner has been missing for a week in Louisville Kentucky. clairvoyant Paul Rinke proposed a clairvoyants syndicate to locate her for a $1000 reward. Birke and others were questioned at police headquarters. Gov Wilson added a $500 reward for the kidnapping arrest.

Louisville Key Alma Kellner Paul Rinke Jeffersonville Birke Rinke Gov. Wilson

Arbuckle Brothers Pay Civil Suit Settlements

New York December 5 Arbuckle brothers sugar importers paid 65 573 19 to the US treasury to settle all civil suits over sugar weight shortages found on the hooks of the company between December 1918 and November 1907.

New York Arbuckle Brothers United States Treasury

Bishop of Braganza narrowly escapes bomb attack

In Bra ganza a bomb aimed at the bishop exploded this morning as he walked, scattering fragments around him. Police view the blast as politically charged on the Terrorists’ anniversary, though officials emphasize it was an isolated outrage.

Democrats to Demand County Jobs After Appointments

After Republican commissioners named a payroll of about 50 thousand dollars for year, Democratic Commissioner Carl Von Hake announced protests against all appointments. He and James Kirwan plan to name their own appointees in January, and expect court action over the disputed hires.

John Mendenhall William Roberts Carl von Hake James Kirwan von Hake Kirwan John C. Ruckelshouse Mr. von Hake Mendenhall Roberts W. S. Whitley Power House William Keehn Porter Brooks James Campbell William Townsend Joe Wiliams Harden Cassell Isaac Barfield Keehn G. A. Haller I. N. Norwood William Cook Jerome H. Jacoby R. McClintock Douglas Roberts B. McLachlan William Morgan John Sullivan J. Guluza M. Turk George Yanthis James A. Johnson J. H. Duncan B. H. Corley G. Sanderson Solomon B. Meaux Louis B. Thompson James O'Donnell Boyd Commissioners’ Court Homer R. McHinstray

Dividend boost for Lehigh Valley railroad stock

The Lehigh Valley railroad directors declared a semi annual dividend of 3 percent on common stock, raising the total to 6 percent annualized. The regular dividend on the preferred stock was also declared.

Philadelphia Duc Lehigh Valley Railroad

Greensboro Trains Wreck After Trestle Collapse

A Southern Railway No. 11 passenger train derailed on a trestle near Reedy Fork 15 miles north of Greensboro as a freight car jumped the track. Eight killed and many injured. George Gould and his son escaped, aiding survivors including J H Russell.

Southern Railway Brown Summit F.re Ackert Richmond Atlanta Charlotte Norfolk Greensboro N. C D .C. Nolan Pullman Cc. H. White Flagman George Gould Norfolk Sleeper Reid Here Reidsville Reedy Fork J. H. Russell New York Gould Goulds Russells

Grandparents Refuse Custody of Desolate Child in Guardianship Case

Eight year old Clara Shane, father absent and mother dead, faces placement with the Board of Children's Guardians after her grandparents Alexander and Mrs Shane fail to provide care. Judge Stubbs urged caretaking or adoption, lamenting the girl's plight as a public charge.

Clara Shane Board of Children's Guardians Stubbs Alexander Shane Mrs. Shane Sutherland Avenue Shane

Wife Testifies In Saloon Beer Case As Becks Split

Mrs. Beck testified she took a beer from David Gause's saloon and brought it to police HQ. Mr. Beck contradicted her account saying no one else was present and he went to give two ears of corn for chickens. Judge Wilkison discharged the saloon keeper, noting improper affidavit and potential Sunday liquor issue.

Beck Seleon Gause

Judge Weir Absent From Court With Severe Cold

Judge Weir of the superior court was suffering from a severe cold and unable to be in court on Wednesday. The report notes his absence due to illness and the court schedule being affected.

Weir Superior Court

Juvenile Court Handles Case Involving 16 Year Old Ward

Humane officers advise young men to verify age and court ward status before associating with girls. Clifford Ross appeared in juvenile court and bonded for December. An affidavit alleges Ross was with Ruth Hamilton a 16 year old ward in a room and induced drinking. He faces a charge of contributing to delinquency.

Humane Clifford Ross Ruth Hamilton Ross Miss Hamilton

Mendenhall Heads West for Des Moines Visit

County Commissioner John Mendenhall departed Wednesday afternoon for Des Moines Iowa where he will visit for a term and participate in official business with state officials and agencies.

Mendenhall John Mendenhall Des Moines Visi

Diamonds Stolen From 123 East St. Joe Residence

D. J. Hagens home at 123 East St. Joe Street was robbed early Wednesday. A window entry yielded two diamond rings a diamond necklace a seal ring tie pins a gold watch and chain. Detected items indicate a burglary with multiple high value pieces taken.

Joe

Railroader William Bell Involved In City Riot

William T. Bell a railroader ran a drunken riot Tuesday afternoon near the City dispensary. He and three companions assaulted a Stableman at the American brewery damaged property and kicked in a saloon door. Bell was knocked down by Bicycle Policemen Hartsell and Englebright and later struck a wagon driver. He also kicked Mrs. Gertrude Oakes the dispensary matron but caused no serious injuries. He faces police court Saturday.

William T. Bell Ball W. Court Street Hartsell and Englebright Holloran Gertrude Oakes City Dispensary

Mae Wood Heads to Trial for Perjury Charge

Mae Wood arrived in New York from Julesburg Colorado to face trial in general sessions on perjury charges linked to her claim of being former Senator Thomas C Platts wife. Platt was absent due to illness.

New York Mae ©. Wood Thomas C. Platt General Sessions Court Miss Wood Julesburg Col Platt

Senate Judiciary Committee Backs Surter Supreme Court Nomination

Washington December 5 the senate committee on judiciary approved by unanimous vote a favorable report on the nomination of Justice Horace H Surter to be associate justice of the United States Supreme Court Senator Bacon the ranking Democratic member was directed to make the report to the senate on the program date.

Washington Senate Committee On Judiciary Horace H. Surter United States Supreme Court Bacon Georgia Senate

Bank Robbers Hit Paoli State Bank In Oklahoma

Oklahoma City report says robbers blew safe at Paoli State Bank early today securing 9400 in cash before fleeing. Local authorities investigation underway with few details available.

Oklahoma City Okla Dec Paoli State Bank

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Marshall Wilson Deharity Supt. of Aley Statehouse Wood Wilson Marion Republican Party State Central Committee Chamberlain Alia Keller Braganza von Hirke Kirwan Wills Lehigh Southern Railroad Gar John A. Broadnax Greensboro, N.C V. N. Halcomb Mount Airy N.C Edward Sexton Denton N. Z Frank W. Kilby Portsmouth A. P. Cone Ger Elizabeth Schapiro Forsythe Street Hymen Klatzko Max Goldberg Ninth Street Klatzko Goldberg Count Klatzko Russia Jacob W. Schartz Meyer Appel Appel Schartz Mulane Eldredge Street Gouverneur Hospital Astress Frank Beck Olive Street Shelby Street Fletcher Ave Nue Judge Weir III D. J. Hagen E. St Mae Wood Democrat
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