Reporters Fired Out By The State Board Meeting
A state board of education meeting in Indianapolis included executive session secrecy with reporters denied access. The incident drew comments from Gov Durbin and Supt Jones about press exclusion as the board opened discussions on revising state school books. Sessions stretched toward Thursday with commissions for several high schools expected.
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Indianapolis Sun
State Board of Education
Jones
State House
Gov. Durbin
Supreme Court
W. W. Parsons
W. Q. Bryan
Kendall
Star-Chamber
Hadley
Moores
Attorney General
Couples at Poor Farm Seek Shared Living Arrangements
The county charities board urges commissioners to allow married couples at the poor farm to reside together rather than separately. Only three couples are known to be living in separate wards, and a cottage would be needed to house them together. The board also notes a return to permitted smoking and cites a nearly blind woman smoking in her room.
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County Board of Charities and Corrections
County Commissioners
Charities Board
John McGregor
Board of Commissioners
Sys
Warcourt
the Charities Board
Billingsley Mulls Run for Mayor in Local Race
Ward 2 councilman James W. Billingsley, favored by anti administrationists, admits he has thought of a mayoral bid but will not commit. He says intentions may change, though he does not plan to run unless his mind changes, while friends urge him toward the nomination.
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James WW. Billingsley
Billingsley
New Liner Advertisements On Page Seven
Today’s seventh page lists furnished rooms for rent eight room modern house for sale new double house for sale first mortgage loans on improved property family washing wanted colored girl wanted who can go home at nights unfurnished rooms for rent situation wanted by colored lady pictures and frames for sale magazines for sale
Lawmakers Back 500000 Trust Enforcement Fund
Washington December 17 in committee of the whole the house reported in favor of appropriating 500000 dollars to be immediately available for the attorney general to employ counsel for enforcing current laws against trusts as part of the legislative executive and judiciary appropriation bill.
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Washington
House
Big slump in December corn price at Chicago
December corn fell sharply in Chicago to 457 1/2 cents from 5 3/4 cents after pressure against St. Louis speculator Cleage who is reportedly long about 4,009,000 bushels. Much of the long position came from small holders.
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Chicago
Cleage
St. Louis
Indiana hog market strengthens hunt for higher Christmas prices
Fat hogs at the Indianapolis stockyards sold Wednesday for 6.65 per hundred pounds, up 30 cents from Monday as buyers anticipate stronger demand for Christmas pork.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Wife seeks guardian for Rochester man famed in area
In Rochester Indiana on December 17 a wife filed for guardianship of her husband Joseph Bowen claiming he is insane. Bowen is valued at about 730 000. Heirs have hired lawyers to protect their interests as plans for new planes are noted in the text.
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Rochester
Ind
Joseph Bowen
Disputed Acting Mayor Duty Amid Absence in City
The article discusses City-controller George Breunig challenging the idea that he can be mayor pro tem while Mayor Bookwalter is away for a week. Brunaugh, assistant, acts for the mayor and signs documents, though Breunig questions the legality and notes the clerk has not signed ordinances.
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Walter
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cleveland
George Breunig
Bookwalter
Harry Brunaugh
Brunaugh
John Hancock
Kern Denied Complimentary Vote for US Senate Bid
John W. Kern will not receive the complimentary vote in the next Legislature as the Democratic candidate for United States senator against Senator Fairbanks. News of this was broken to Thomas Taggart on Tuesday night by Stephen B. Fleming and W. H. O’Brien, both Democratic senators. Fleming dislikes Kern, and O’Brien supported the move, surprising Taggart who expected Kern to have an easy fall.
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John W. Kern
United States
Fairbanks
Thomas Yaggart
Mern
Kern
Stephen B. Fleming
Fort Wayne
W. H. O'Brien
Lawrenceburg
O'Brien
Fleming
Richcreek's Enterprise Legal Victory Reverses Bond Court
The appellate court ruled Marion bond company a de facto corporation with standing to sue and be sued. It had sued Mexican coffee and rubber for Barrett law street assessments. the company contends its articles of incorporation lacked specific purpose. Judge McMaster previously found it illegal, a decision reversed. Seth M. Richcreek heads the firm. The bond company buys contractor interests in Barrett law assessments and collects from property owners. Loganport habeas corpus seeks Rene Knight’s release on murder accomplice charges in Lewisburg. bond denied due to old age and jail conditions. Wabash gas dispute continues between local councils and regional interests.
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Marion Bond Company
Mexican Coffee and Rubber Company
Indianapolis
McMaster
Seth M. Richcre
Logansport
Rene Knight
James Lewis
Lewisburg
Bond
Wabash
Council
Wabash Valley
Eas
Dewey's Fleet May Go to Venezuela to Ensure Passage
The United States may dispatch Admiral Dewey's fleet to Venezuela if Germany blocks American shipping. Secretary Hay wired Ambassador Tower to define a peaceful blockade and test whether U S ships may pass Laguayra. If Caracas reaches Laguayra and passes, more ships may follow and press the blockade issue.
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New York
Hay
Ambassador Tower
Berlin
Washington
Germany
United States
Red Line
Caracas
Laguayra
Admiral Dewey
Venezuela
City council likely to reshuffle committees under Billingsley
Reported plan by President Billingsley to depose several committee chairs and install allies on key panels. Negley, Cooper, Holliday, Wynne face shifts while Wynne remains finance chair. changes aim to empower anti administration faction.
Husband of assault victim arrested after alibi probe
James Titsworth, husband of a woman assaulted at George Gifford’s Irvington home on Thanksgiving Day, was arrested by detectives Holtz and Wallace in Nineveh Johnson County and brought to Indianapolis. He claimed to be in Nineveh that day. neighbors reportedly placed him elsewhere.
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James Titsworth
George Gifford
Irvington
Holtz and Wallace
Nineveh
Johnson County
Indianapolis
Titsworth
Photographs Promise Quality Regardless of Finish
Fragmentary lines suggest a photographer claiming to produce top quality likenesses without regard to finish or style. The text hints at customer satisfaction and guaranteed pleasing results despite uncertain wording. Proceeding with caution due to incomplete context.
Romans Drop Ripley from Marion Club In Stock Transfer
Warwick H. Ripley, prominent attorney and abstractor, has been dropped from Marion club membership and John C. Ertle, a pawnbroker, substituted. The move followed Ripley assigning 325 shares as collateral for a loan. Ripley contends he may sue. club directors cite club bylaws on stock transfers.
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Warwick H. Ripley
Marion Club
John C. Ertle
Tom Carter
Ripley
Ben-Hur
Ertie
Ertle
Mob threats after wife murder in Lithopolis Ohio
Mrs. Chas Wheeler was killed Tuesday night in Lithopolis. Her husband is under arrest as a heavy guard surrounds the lockup amid threats of lynching. Deputy Callahan and Coroner Cley went to the scene. Wheeler had sued for $700, believed motive.
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Lancaster, O
Chas. Wheeler
Lithopolis
Callahan
Cley
Wheeler
Soup sparks assault at 24 N Delaware saloon
George Hayes, colored porter and cook at 24 N Delaware, is sought by police for assaulting Frank Nelson with a butcher knife during a disturbance in a saloon. Nelson and others were eating free soup when Hayes hurled the weapon, striking Nelson.
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George Hayes
N. Delaware
Frank Nelson
Nelson
Hayes
Muddle in Venezuela 18 still very muddled
President Castro of Venezuela cabled appreciation for U S sympathy amid foreign pressure. Italy seeks 512000 for damages. Germany and Great Britain join in demonstrations. Rebel Hernandez returns to Caracas amid praise as Dewey's fleet stays distant. England rules out troops and pushes for peaceful arbitration.
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Venezuela
Washington
Castro
United States
Italy
Giovanni Sausin
Germany
Great Britain
U.S
Bowen
Spain
Belgium
Pacific
el Mocho
Hernandez
Laguayra
Caracas
Poland
South America
Dewey
Venezuelan
Puerto Cabello
Vineta
Willemstad
Curacoa
London
House of Commons
Balfour
England
Venezuela Eyes Arbitration With Britain and Germany
In Lagayura government circles a dispute with Britain and Germany may go to arbitration. President Castro withholds comment but officials say arbitration is welcome. American Minister Bowen is seen as the mediator. British and German warships near Margarita Island reportedly sought schooners carrying ammunition.
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Laguayra
Venezuela
England
Germany
Castro
Bowen
Island
Margarita
Germany Urges Steadfast Stand Over Venezuela
Berlin dispatch reports the navy department urges an unflinching stand amid tensions with Venezuela as Germany sharpens its stance on the issue.
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Berlin
Navy Department
Venezuela
Germany
Revolu tionists Refuse Union and Plan New Revolt
A Caracas telegram reports Venezuelan revolutionists refuse to unite with the government to repel foreigners and vow to launch a new revolt against the Castro government.
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Brussels
Caracas
Wisconsin Receives Orders to Alter Course for Puget Sound
The battleship Wisconsin now remains in San Francisco temporarily for further instructions. It was ordered to proceed to the Puget Sound Navy Yard for further disposition.
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San Francisco
Wisconsin
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Germans deny orders to seize Margarita island
The foreign office in Berlin states no orders have been given to seize Margarita island and that Germany will not occupy Venezuelan territory.
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Margarita
Berlin
Foreign Office
Margarita Island
Venezuela
Secretary Hay pushes arbitration in Venezuelan dispute
Secretary Hay told ambassadors in London and Berlin to press for arbitration in the Venezuelan squabble. Reports from abroad say arbitration will be rejected without a guarantee of eventual payment of any award.
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Washington
Hay
London
Berlin
Dewey Fleet Ordered to Trinidad and Curacao
Washington dispatches orders to Admiral Dewey off Celeru to send battleships to Trinidad near Laguayra and others to Curacao near La Guayra. The move aligns with prior plans amid Venezuela’s crisis, asserting the United States will not seek interference but maintains a powerful fleet if needed.
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Washington
Dewey
Celutra
Trinidad
Laguayra
Curacao
Venezuela
United States
Army post site near county line eyed in Marion County
A map shows the Indianapolis army post site favored by the war department. The 2000 acre tract lies between Hamilton County and key rail lines, with White River water drainage and a plateau for a drilling campus. Cost runs about 97 cents per acre totaling under $200,000, with rail access and potential Broad Ripple streetcar extension noted.
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Indianapolis
War Department
J. L. Wright
J. L. Wright & Co
Marion County
White River
Hamilton County
Monon
Broad Ripple
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicin ity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending at 6 p m: fair weather with high westerly winds. Temperatures rise from 22 at 7 am to 36 by 2 pm. Inland areas stay fair with no precipitation expected.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
New Trial Granted for Jim Howard in Goebel Case
In Frankfort Kentucky on December 17 Jim Howard who was convicted and sentenced to be hanged for conspiracy in the assassination of the late Governor Goebel was granted a new trial. The granting party and further proceedings were not specified in the available text.
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Frankfort
Jim Howard
Gov. Goebel
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