Tension in Venezuelan scrap tests Anglo German ties
London reports a cabinet meeting on the Venezuelan crisis as Washington seeks arbitration. Germany refuses arbitration and England favors it but resists breaking the joint action with Germany. America pushes England to take a pro arbitration stance to sway Germany. The situation remains unresolved with no reply from England yet.
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London
Washington
Germany
England
America
Venezuela to Submit Venezuela to Arbitration Over Blockade
Caracas reports President Castro now favors arbitration with England and Germany. A petition from leading citizens asks for full powers to U S Bowen to end the dispute, with Bowen likely to join the arbitration board. The request notes Venezuela’s helplessness and urges settlement without coercion.
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Caracas
Venezuela
England
Germany
Castro
Bowen
Board of Arbitration
Great Britain
Minis
McCall Resolution Demands Venezuela Demonstration Details
The House of Representatives, without debate, adopted the McCall resolution requesting the Secretary of State to provide all information in his possession about the joint demonstration by Great Britain and Germany against Venezuela.
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Washington
House
McCall
Secretary of State
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
No word from Bowen on Venezuela settlement authority
Washington reports no word from Bowen on President Castro’s authority to settle the Venezuela dispute with Great Britain and Germany. No reply yet from Britain or Germany on the arbitration proposal. France reportedly served official notice on Venezuela to prioritize customs receipts for foreign claims settlement.
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Washington
State Department
Bowen
Castro
Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
Atis
State ‘Department
France
Old couples at poor farm to be housed together
The county commissioners plan to permit aging couples at the poor farm to room together, against Supt. Harcourt’s view that a new cottage would be needed. President John McGregor indicated an order will allow shared quarters, addressing hardship of separation.
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County Board of Charities and Correction
Eight-room modern house for sale on seventh page
New liner advertisements on the seventh page include listings for an eight room modern house for sale and various rentals. Other items mention a second-hand furnace for sale and a six-room cottage for sale alongside lodging options and a coal wood and coke sale excursion to the south.
Ordinance Targets Dog Tax Enforcement in Rushville
Rushville city council considers a measure to require dog tax payments with penalties including possible arrest for nonpayment. Local officials say the ordinance aims to fund animal control and public safety services. Citizens are urged to register and pay by designated deadlines to avoid enforcement actions.
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Rushville
Ind
Frank Burke shows slight improvement in condition
Jeffersonville Indiana report says Frank Burke's condition shows a possible slight improvement. Also mentions local ads for pianos from 165 dollars up at Wulschner's and Bennett's offerings for formal photos or buttons at 26 East Washington. Includes a food note on cream neufchatel cheese.
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Jeffersonville, Ind
Frank Burke
Mascagni Orchestra Clash Delays Departure in Indianapolis
Tensions over transport costs left Mascagni and his company unable to retrieve baggage after a Wednesday concert. The Bird transfer firm seized all trunks for a $35 charge covering station transfers and warehouse storage. After hours of dispute, manager Heard settled the bill and the troupe prepared to depart at 2:45 PM Thursday.
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Hird Transfer Company
Mascagni
Indianapolis
Bagrave
Union Station
Bird Company
S&s
E. New York St
Tomlinson Hall
Isidor Wolfson Targeted by Hebrew Political Forces
Report says enemies push to oust Isidor Wolfson with influence on Mayor Bookwalter. He faces multiple troubles including assault and a painting attack on his house. His clashes with church leadership and community tensions are alleged.
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Isidor Wolfson
Bookwalter
Wolfson
Isidor
Indianapolis 36-Hour Weather Outlook Forecast
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 p.m. December 19 calls for fair weather. Thursday night and Friday should be dry with temperatures rising from 26 at 7 a.m. to 38 at noon and 42 by 2 p.m. Winds variable across Indiana and neighboring states.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Police supt Taffe ordered to probe Gerber drinking charge
The Board of safety directs an investigation into Capt. Gerber of the detective force over a claim he drank in a saloon last Sunday. Gerber denies the accusation, stating he was at the station talking to Supt. Taffe when the alleged drinking occurred.
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Supt
Taffe
Board of Safety
Capt
Gerber
Mrs Frank Munchoff Injures Head In Fall
Mrs Frank Munchoff fell and struck the back of her head on pavement. A heavy comb drove into her scalp, causing a deep laceration that required nine stitches to close the wound.
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Anderson
Ind
Dee
Frank Munchoff
Jewelers Promote Christmas Diamond Stock and Discounts
J P Mullally Jeweler at 28 Monument Place offers 10 percent savings on diamond stock for Christmas. Woodard Optical at 221 Massachusetts Ave advertises expert refraction services.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument-place
Woodard
Massachusette-ave”verything Optical
Boy Swims Free Across Icy Eagle Creek From Police Chase
An 18 year old boy seen stealing coal in Belt yards in West Indianapolis fled from Patrolmen Streit and Langston. He escaped across Eagle Creek by diving through thin ice and swam to safety, boasting that running did him good while the officers stood amazed.
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Indianapolis
Jesse Streit
Langston
Big Eagle Creek
White River
Streit
City Council Adopts Minority Report On Pesthouse Ordinance
The city council adopted the minority report criticizing the delay in securing a pesthouse site. J. M. Holliday led the move with republican support from enough fellow republicans joining democrats. The pesthouse hospital plan was approved with Eppert and Shea opposing. The likely site lies just west of the City hospital pending purchase terms.
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Bookwalter
J. 9
Holliday
Eppert
Shea
City Hall
Court House
Works Board
Saloon keeper charged over slot machine found in cellar
Sergt White arrested William L Schober of 920 Fort Wayne Ave for keeping a slot machine. Schober claimed no machine, but White entered the cellar saloon and retrieved a key after pressure. An Owl machine was found in the cellar. Schober posted bond.
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Sergt. White
William L. Schober
Fort Wayne-ave
Schober
Jane
White
Bond
Millgrove woman saves train from burning bridge
Miss Jennie Creek of Millgrove saved a Panhandle train from plunging into a burning bridge and was at the point of death, but is now recovering.
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Converse
Ind
Jennie Creek
Millgrove
Panhandle
Knight with a camera sought for pesthouse photos
City hall editor bars a paid notice seeking a brave youth to photograph smallpox patients with Dr. Carter of the health board. The doctor wants images but cannot operate the camera. finding a willing photographer who can face the risk is proving difficult.
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Carter
Health Board
City Hall
Conductor Fault Blamed as Mrs Shepherd Is Injured
Appellate court affirmed Johnson county jury verdict awarding Charles Shepherd of Cerealine town $5 000 against Indianapolis street railway for injuries his wife suffered when stepping off a street car. Conductor allegedly stepped on her dress and the car started with a child in her arms sending them to the pavement. Burglars ransacked C M Martindale’s grocery store at 8 0 W Morris Jr taking $16, sugar, candy and a washboard before dawn.
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Johnson Circuit Court
Charles Sheperd
Cerealinetown
Indianapolis Street Railway
Johnson County
Marion Smnerjior Court
C. M. Martindale
W. Morris Jr
Tariff Bill Passed Cuts Rates Under Dingley Tariff
MUNCIE December 18 W N Meeker owner of the Delaware hotel plunged from a bicycle and sustained injuries so serious doctors fear he may not survive. The tariff bill in the Philippines was approved Thursday afternoon lowering the rate from 75 to 2 percent on imports under the Dingley Tariff.
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Washington
House
Muncie
W. N. Meeker
Delaware Hotel
Albert Barnes Anderson Sworn In As Federal Judge
Judge Albert Barnes Anderson takes the federal bench in the Indiana district after receiving a Roosevelt commission and being sworn in by clerk Noble C. Butler. He succeeds Judge John H. Baker, who retired. Judge Anderson arrived from Crawfordsville and was sworn in in the federal building Thursday noon.
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Albert Barnes Anderson
Federal Court
Indiana
Anderson
Roosevelt
Federal Building
Noble C. Butler
Crawfordsville
Butler
John H. Baker
Mrs Mooney Wins Divorce From Millionaire Husband
Winifred Hunter Mooney was granted a divorce from William A Mooney a Columbus Indiana millionaire in superior court. Special judge Vincent Clifford presided as Judge Leathers was sick. The hearing lasted 15 minutes with three witnesses including Mrs Mooney and two witnesses on her residence in Indiana and Marion County. The defendant did not appear. The decree orders costs and the plaintiff attorney fees and provisions for their four year old daughter until age 21 with a gradually rising alimony reaching 390 a year at age 21.
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Winifred Hunter Mooney
William A. Mooney
Columbus
Ind
Superior Cour
Vincent Clifford
Leathers
Bnt
Tlooney
Indiana
Marion County
Clifford
Mooney
Indianapolis
Indiana prison labor contract debate continues at state house
Gov Durbin is expected to back a continuance of the present contract labor system with potential changes. Factory Inspector D H McAbee proposed a state account plan allowing 100 prisoners to work for the state and share profits after release. Durbin favors a cautious path possibly testing non contracted prisoners while not committing to full changes.
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State House
Durbin
Indiana
D.H. McAbee
McCormack
McAbece
Grave Robbery Indictments Return in Washington Township
A grand jury returned two indictments on Thursday one against George Masonwhite for disturbing the grave of Samuel White in Washington township. The other defendant’s name was not released. Mason is said to have belonged to William Moffitt's gang.
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George Masonwhite
Samuel White
Washington Township
Mason
William Moffitt
Bulldog Drunk Reveals Saloon Burglary Heading
A drunken bulldog at Charles Gardner's saloon 141 West Market Street signals a burglary. Bartender Charles Eggerton found that burglars stole cigars and whisky while the dog, fond of drink, drank from a pan. Only a few cigar boxes and several whisky bottles were taken.
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Bull Dog
Charles Gardner
W. Marketst
Charles Eggerton
Egsgerton
Jane
Elevator accident damages settled at Rushville store
The $5,900 damage suit of Alice Reese against A. A. Jennings & Son of Newcastle for injuries from a store elevator break was settled for $1,100 in Rushville Indiana.
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Rushville
Ind
Alice Reese
A. Jennings & Son
Newcastle
Wolf hunt planned by LaPorte farmers over Christmas week
Farmers in LaPorte County plan a large week long wolf hunt to protect livestock. Several wolf packs are said to shelter in the Kankakee marsh and threaten cattle and swine.
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Laporte, Ind
Kankakee Marsh
Fotografera Ad Promises Finest Portraits for All Buyers
A brief ad urges readers for instant orders to secure top quality photographic portraits. It proclaims the firm Wilhitea & Holloway as photographers and mentions a location opposite the new federal building with dusty oats and dental goods noted in nearby listings.
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