Salvation Army Christmas aid urged by governor in Indianapolis
Governor Marshall commends the Salvation Army as a world class charity and sends a heartfelt letter to Major Escott urging residents to help the destitute in Indianapolis. The Army plans Christmas baskets for 50 families 1000 children to attend Tomlinson Hall entertainment 200 pairs of new shoes and gifts for every child.
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Gov. Marshall
Salvation Army
Major Escott
Max
Indianapolis
Germania Hall
Escott
Tomlinson Hall
Cecal
Mayor Escott
Santa Claus
J. D. Eastman
Santa Cyris
May Patterson
Ridgeville
Eoccott
Fade Talbert
Gavan
Wore
Governor Marshall Praises Salvation Army Aid Hope
Governor Thomas R. Marshall writes to Major William Escott from Indianapolis on December 14 1909 praising the Salvation Army work and urging support. He expresses belief in lifting the poor and urges Christmas aid with a small check and blessing.
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Thomas, R. Marshall
Miller A Sought For Ticket Top In County
Republicans of the county nominate Beveridge men for top posts. Senator Ezra Mattingly of Daviess county seeks re election to the Indiana senate. Democrats vow to defeat him next year. Labor men threaten opposition. Mattingly’s supporters note past easy victories. Joseph Burns of Wells county runs for representative. John Sweeney of Tell City seeks a Democratic joint senator seat for Dubois Crawford Perry counties. Others include Bomar Taylor of Jasper and Dr. Peter Coble of Dubois county.
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Ezra Mattingly
Daviess Courty
Indiana
Mr. Mattingly
Maattingly
John Sweeney
Tell City
Dubois
Crawford
Perry
Bomar Taylor
Jasper
Peter Coble
Dubois County
Republicans discuss Hugh T. Miller for state ticket
Indiana Republicans weigh Hugh T. Miller of Columbus for the top state ticket as a strong yet risky choice. Other Hoosier figures like James A. Hemenway and C. E. Landis are also mentioned for influential roles in Washington and policy advocacy. Local races intensify with January and February nominations across Johnson, Lake, Wayne, and Franklin counties.
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Hugh T. Miller
Columbus
Mr. Miller
Aughe T. Miller
Hugh Miller
Miller
James A. Hemenway
United States
Indiana
Senate Committee
Washinton
Washington
Congress
Thomas P. Littlepree
Hemenwavy
Weekington
Evansville
Dads Reshape Night’s Arrest of Actress Pair in Bluffton
In Bluffton Indiana two actresses were arrested on a statutory charge after their show failed and they claimed they faced jail. Their fathers from Chicago posted $15 fines for each, took them home, and the Albuquerque incident led to a larceny claim that was continued when the victim did not appear to prosecute.
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Blanche de Benard Daorothy de Rex
Prince Sourt
Chicago
Indianapolis
Bluffton
Ind
Morris Greenspan
Greenspan
Buffalo
Samuels
Ulery
S. Capitol Avennue
Carry Packages Home And Aid Delivery Men
Christmas shoppers are urged to carry their packages home to ease late night work by delivery men boys and horses. The notice asks customers to take purchases from stores so drivers can rest and finish deliveries sooner during the holiday peak.
Building Permits Reported for Several Local Dwellings
J. R. Shirley of 3131 Park lists a $2600 permit for a building project. John W. Lewis applies for a house permit near Southeastern valued at $1500. Settee oe L. B. Smock handles repairs. HL A Stout Co. reports a house project Alten near North valued at $9000.
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J. R. Shirley
Park
John W. Lewis
Ee Settee Oe L. B
HL A
Stout É& Co
Alten
Indiana High Court Affirms County Local Option Law
The Indiana Supreme Court upholds the Hamilton county local option law as constitutional in a divided ruling. Chief Justice Hadley delivers the majority, while Judges Jordan and Montgomery issue a dissent. The case involves liquor dealer George McPherson in Noblesville who was fined, and the decision centers on whether the act’s title matches its subject of prohibition versus regulation.
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Supreme Court of Indiana
Jordan
Montgomery
Monks
Myers
Hadley
Hamilton
Indiana
John V. Hadley
Ira V. Christian
George McPherson
Noblesville
Christian
McPherson
Judes Christian
General Assembly
Indiana Supremeé Court
Jordan and
Reward Offered in Alma Kellner Disappearance Case
Louisville authorities announce a broad reward package totaling two thousand five hundred dollars for information leading to Alma Kellner's recovery and the capture of kidnappers. Officials report continuing public appeals and family involvement amid the missing child case.
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Louisville
Alma Kellner
Carr's Appeal To Be Decided By Court
Charles Carr, manager of the Indianapolis team, awaits a new trial after a Sabbath desecration conviction. Judge Pritchard will decide Friday afternoon whether to grant a retrial, with an appeal possible if denied.
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Carr
Pritchard
Charles Carr
Indianapolis
Aupréntes
Westinghouse Airbrake declares 5 percent quarterly dividend
Stockholders at Pittsburg learn the Westinghouse Airbrake Co directors approve a 4 percent regular dividend plus a 1 percent extra and a 1 percent special dividend totaling 5 percent. It is the largest quarterly payout since 1897 and rivals prior high marks.
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Iai
Republican Ghab Will Be Fought In County Row
County Commissioner Carl Von Hake announced plans to protest Friday against appointments by Republican commissioners Roberts and Mendenhall for county institutions. He argues contracts locking in appointments may not stand in court and that institution heads should have staffing input. Deputy Auditor Patton notes this contract practice is unprecedented in the county’s history.
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Wayne County
Walter Ratliff
Will Bond
R. E. Kirkman
Kirkman
Roberts
Mendenhall
Von
Hake
Patton
Bullets From Masgart Case Exhibit At Trial
Gas Guiffre faced a criminal court on Thursday charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Antonio Mascari after a June quarrel over a woman in Garfield Park. Mascari was struck by two bullets, one in the side and one in the shoulder, which surgeons removed and used as exhibits. The defense claimed Mascari threatened Guiffre with a banana knife and showed a rusty knife as the weapon.
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Guiffre
Antonio Mascari
Garfield Park
Mascari
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Office OF the Governor
An of Galilee
William Escott
Beveridge
Joseph Burns
Wells County
Johnson County
L. C. Clore
Clore
T. E. Knotts
Gary
Knotts
Lake County
E. D. Crumpacker
Spooner
Valparaiso
Darrow
Laporte
Michael Duffey
Benton County
Franklin County
Harry T. Connelly
Willard Gemmill
Grant County
Irgel
Pittsburg
Westinghouse Airbrake Company
Carl von Hake
Masgart
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