Roosevelt sends three special messages to Congress
President Roosevelt presented three special messages to Congress covering land frauds and land law reform, naval personnel, and the Panama Canal. He urged stronger enforcement, more field agents, and a revamped marine policy while noting cabinet changes and promotions in the administration.
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McRay Pree Association
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
Oval
Panama Canal
Secretary of the Treasury
Interior Department
Department of Agriculture
Jie
Marion County Bar backs public depository bill
The Marion County Bar Association met at the courthouse to advance a legislative bill for a public depository of public funds. Members urged passage of the proposed measure as best possible, while supporting any safer alternative that secures interest on public funds. Committee members named are Charles W. Smith, William A. Ketcham, J. B. McCullough, Frank E. Gavin and Addison Harris.
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Marion County Bar Association
Committee of Wey Association
Charles W. Smith
Wiliam A. Ketcham
J. B. McCullough
Frank E. Gavin
Addison Harris
United States Weather Forecast Snow and Cold Wave
The forecast calls for snow Monday night and Tuesday followed by fair skies and a notably colder air mass. Strong polar airmass will bring sharp temperature drops across regions.
Local Jottings and City Happenings This Week
The Sunday schools in the city grow large before Christmas. Fortune tellers attract crowds, while children write Santa Clara letters showing bright future infancies. A sermon warns churches to keep with the times. The Herron Art Institute draws crowds and the Macmerchar home is praised. Juvenile court plans a new courtroom, and Judge Alford distributes lemons for Christmas. Rev Joshua Stansfield and Hugh H Haring are noted leaders. Prof Haguman plans lectures to expose spiritualist frauds.
Rev F A Hester famed Methodist preacher dies at 84
Rev Francis Asbury Hester a longtime Methodist minister and former presiding elder who led Asbury chapel and later taught at Wesleyan and Asbury universities died Monday at 10 a m at the home of his daughter Mrs E G Ritchie 2150 Broadway Indianapolis He was 84 born April 22 1822 in Vernon Indiana and spent youth in Scott County Survived by eight children including professors N A Hester and W H Hester and numerous grandchildren Funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 p m at Broadway Methodist Church
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Francis Asburyttoster
N'Elaek
E.G. Ritchie
Broadway
Hester
Mester
Methodist Church
North Hill Vefirge
Asbury Chapel
Fletcher Place
M. EL
Indianapolis
Ritele
Ev. Hester
Vernon
Ind
Bia
Stott County
Wesleyan University
Indiana
Asbury University
Dexter
Eiget
Fiied
N. A. Hester
Indiinapolig
W. H. Hester
Evansville
Tee
C.H. Mester
Westport
Thd
GT. Jenking
Stanford University
W. P. Shannon
Greensburg
George Murray
Rensselaer
Ros
Pendleton
E.G. Aitente
Clork
Broadway Methodist Church
Knights of Fidelity elect officers for coming year
Indianapolis lodge Knights of Fidelity announces new officer slate led by Past Commander Lee Wolf as commander Fred Winnenkamp and Al Harston as chief curator Emmet G. Sering as lieutenant commander A Littner as master of ceremonies FalA Harmsien as financial secretary Louis Koerner as recording secretary Joseph Baldis as treasurer James Murray as captain of guard Peter Scheld as grand tuler and Joseph H Schaub as trustee Gust Rouwerg listed as tailor Pembroke arceds Fall and winter suitings referenced.
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Indianapolis
Knights of Fidelity
Ofcers
Lee Wolf
Fred Winnenkamp
al Harston
Meutenant
Emmet G. Sering
A. Liteter
Fala
Harmseing
Louis Koerner
Joseph Baldis
James Murray
Peter Scheld
Joseph.h
Schaub
Burnham Convicted of Grand Larceny Sentenced to Two Years
George Burnham Sr vice president and general counsel of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance was convicted of grand larceny for stealing 37.59 from the company and sentenced today to two years in Sing Sing Prison. Frederick J. Burnham and George D. Eidredge face trial next. The Burnhams are prominent New York businessmen known for large dealings in wealth.
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Serippa-McRae Preas Asociatior
New York
Dee
George Burnham, Sr
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Sig- Sing
Burnham
Frederick J. Burnham
C Company
Geo. D. Eidredge
K. A. Burpham
Bildredge
Aame
O Il
Burnhams
Watlat
Coats for Deserving Boys Planned by Saks & Co
Saks and Co announces a Christmas morning coat giveaway for city’s poor boys. Applicants must appear at the police station to register, with their names provided by the police.
Oil rate case to be heard in Indiana refinery dispute
The Indiana Railroad Commission opened hearings on a complaint by National Refining and Evansville Oil against Standard Oil and six Indiana carriers. The action alleges preferential rates and discrimination favoring Standard Oil with its Whiting refinery and tank stations. Respondents argued the new 1907 schedule would affect operations. the commission ruled to proceed with hearings.
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Standard
Indiana Baltroad Commission
Standay
Jou
Standard Oil Company
National Refiring Company
Tional Refining Company
Okl
Whiting
Ind
Wendehyer Wll
Rill
City Council Likely Idle Monday Meeting
City vyunisd holds reg session Monday with no pressing business expected and a brief meeting anticipated.
Woman Accused in Mysterious Death of Athlete Husband
Reports say Catherine Neill, wife of a well known athlete, is under investigation after the sudden death of her husband. Neill’s relatives allege prior incidents and possible murder attempts, with evidence including a nail file found at the scene. The case remains unsettled as investigators pursue leads and await further findings.
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New Torr
Catherine
Jay
Mo' Neill
Neill
Neils
Wien
Unclear incident cited with multiple arrests in city hotels
A fragmented report describes a Saturday visit to various hotels and roaming homes in the city. It mentions arrests including a girl found with a young man and others charged with various offenses. Court dates and numerous names appear, but details are garbled.
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Hye
Uwe
Katbakelter
W. Wassington St
Wits
Sohi Helen
Born
Smith
Chiat Charles Ri
Cure for Sleeping Sickness Promoted by Keech Group
Prof Keech, long noted for medical research in Africa, is linked to a project claiming to cure sleeping sickness in two million Africans. The announcement cites years of work in Attica and Ras Misery with aims to advance treatment across the continent.
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Rwehbin
Lee
Fabert Keech
Attica
Ras
Arekl Sewure
Jyof
Koel
Africa
Min
Lake, Wna
Keech
Cbol
Wnediedi
Poison Found in Vizal Children Exhumations
Chicago dispatch reports arsenic traces found in exhumed remains of Vizal children. Dr. Walter Haines of Rush Medical Institute confirms death by arsenical poison and expects further tests to reveal poison in all bodies. Authorities investigate possible poisoning linked to the suspect Merman Buick.
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Scfippe-Medge Press Association
Chicago
Esured Weath
Vizal
Yur
Walter Haines
Rush Medicatontiere
Comper Hotta
Hales
Merman Buick
Cheers for a Train
The Indianapolis Southern railroad train was greeted by large crowds at this place with smooth roadbed and on time scheduling. Notable passengers included M. Parry W. B. Stevenson Alf Marvin Cortland Van Camp and Frank Van Camp Stuckhollder L. W. Baldwin and George Brannon. The train left Indianapolis at 3 0 and will connect daily at Bing ham with Airnots Central line for New Orleans.
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R. L. Jenn Bloomfield
Ind
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Effingham
Dy MM. Parry
W. B. Stevenson
Alf Marvin
Cortland van Camp
Frank van Camp
Stuckholldera
L. W. Laldwin
George Brannon
Inilangpolia
Bingham
Airnots Central Trane
Neill and Wife Divorce Case Leads to Extradition Talk
Fragmentary report shows Mrs Nell Neill seeking divorce from husband amid accusations of alcoholism and threats. Clerk called, a death noted for Wertenshard, and Neill remanded toward extradition papers. Advertisements occupy space as details blur in the crowded notice page.
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Nell Aeny
Thommson
Sand Sai Neill
Neill
Ettevavet
Wertenshard
Noell
Gus Rubin
Akvis J Giant
Diamond Ring Theft Suspect Arrested in Moore Residence
Detectives Kine oaul Morgan arrested Powelle Mosher Monday on theft charges after a valuable diamond ring disappeared from Mrs. W. Moore. The alleged thief, a teenager, allegedly visited the Moore home Saturday to wash, then took the ring from the dining room. Mosher confessed after initial denial at 415 West Seventeenth Street.
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Powelle Mosher
Wren
Incorporations and Directors of New Firms Listed
The article lists several newly formed corporations with their offices and capital stock. Beeton Bees Realty of state Mona Campbell smith Ritchie Co totals 60000 dollars with directors George W Campbell, Jets P Smith, Morris Luster F Jones. Sprankle Construction Co of Fort Wayne 35000 dollars directors J C F Sprankle Funes A Sprankle Clot Sprankin. Commercial Clas of Lebapan capital one dollar with founders Adler Anderson Coons Neal BE Water Stewart Whitakre. Maley Lumber and Land Company of Evanaylile 109000 dollars directors Mare Young Frank M Cutsinger John H Hines Claude Maley and Dante Welt.
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Ted
Bees Realty of State
Mona
Thy Campbell-smith-Ritchtte Co
Jwhanon
Caprint Stock
George W. Campbell
Jetes PL Smith
Morris (Tehie
Luster F Jones
Sprankle Construction Company
Fore Wayne
Capital Stock
Jn C.F
Jn C.F. Sprankle, Funes A. Sprankle
Sprankin
Lebapan
PH Adler
John Anderson
Joseph A. Coons
All. Neal
D. BE. Water
A. J. Stewart
B.S. Whitakre
Maley Lumber Ana Land Company
Evanaylile
Ara Mare | Young
Frank M. Cutsinger
John H. Hines
Claude Maley
Dante
Welt
Wage Increases Reported for New England Mill Operatives
The week before Christmas brought wage changes for textile workers in Lowell and Chicopee. Lowell mills granted about 17 000 operatives a 1 percent increase, while Chicopee companies prepared notices of advanced wages with details pending. The textile council in Boston discussed a larger 4 to 4 1/2 percent request, delaying further action until Sunday. Across New England, workers expect broader adjustments as industry talks continue into the New Year.
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Sun
Boston
Lowell
Chicane
Chicopee
Light Manumetarimng Company
Ome
Athlenpen aMmifararing Cant Ny
Phanis
New England
Ship on the rocks: Princess Victoria Louise ashore near Kingston
A steamer named Princess Victoria Louise, part of the Tamudrg line, with over 1,000 tourists aboard, ran aground on rocks near Feet Royal after departing Kingston for New York. The German cruiser Hromen stood nearby ready to evacuate passengers if the situation worsened.
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Scrippa-WeRec Crease Association
Kingston
Damates
Princess Victoria Louise
Ttamudrg
Feet Royal
New York
Hromen
Smu
Dowlee
Lense
Dee
Wreck Reported on the Central at Palmyra
A Central New York wreck was reported at 4 PM today on the New York Central line at Palmyra, 27 miles east of Rochester. Ambiguity in lines notes a sudden train incident with a possible trail from the Palmyra area.
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Serione-McRae Pres Association
Rochester
New York Central
Palmyra
Here
Brakeman Survives Narrow Escape on Railway Hose
Kaward J Davis, a railroad brakeman, was dragged eight car lengths Monday morning at the Lite ertyst crossing of the C, 1, & Dy tracks. He clung to an airbrake hose after falling from a box car and was rescued when the engine stopped. He walked to a dispensary and was treated at St. Vincent's hospital for arm injuries.
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Kaward J Davis
Davis
St.Vincent's Hospital
Best in Town Clean Rooms and Rentals Ad
New planes priced at 165 dollars and up. Wulschner’s proclaims best in town with clean rooms and popular market offerings. National Restaurant at 38 and 40 Circle advertises rooms for rent with no charge until ten days free of charge.
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Wulschner
Court Scenes and Fortune Telling in Odd Trial
A somber courtroom hears a magistrate lecture fortune tellers and a maidens decked by a gypsy fortune practice. The judge admonishes the defendants to avoid preying on farmers and newspapermen while a witness details money taken and a half dollar paid during the incident.
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George W
Maris Maria
Erd Flannivan
Tenen
Lessons of Japanese War Emphasize Bayonet Tactics
Washington dispatch notes army officers’ statements from a public War Department report. Capt marah highlights bayonet use and night assaults as key battlefield lessons. Cent Reichmann cites Russian defeats due to preparedness gaps, mobility, and offensive spirit.
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Serippa-McRac
Washington
Slassons
Far East
Dep Ment
PF. ¢. Marah
Gene Staff
Carl Reichmann
MS Onteeenth
Enys
No Arrests Reported in Indictments Against Stag Club Members
No arrests have yet been made following the return of four indictments against members of the Indiana Stag club. They are charged with gambling and visiting gambling houses. Authorities seem in a hurry to proceed, with reports that two or three may be indicted.
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Ag Reault
Fou
Indiane Stag Club
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Rermon
Joshua Stansfield
Herron Art Institute
Fremont Alford
Hugh H. Haring
Council of the Presbyterian Brotherhood
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Te People's Congregational Church
F. A. Hester
Gust Rouwerg
Pembroke Arceds
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Cash Register
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Pong
Dona Gilman
Gilman
Mutual Reserve Life Company
Sing.sing
Coats
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Southern
Lew Husband
Gus Habich
Washington St
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N. Ala
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Hemi Trade
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Mass, Ave
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