Dissenting Judge May Run Again
The article discusses the supreme court ruling upholding the county local option law by three of five justices and the two dissenting opinions. It notes implications for future rehearing, potential court makeup changes, and upcoming elections including Judge Montgomery's renomination bid and Judge Hadley's upcoming departure.
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Supreme Court
Oscar V. Montgomery
Seymour
Jordan
Montgomery
Hanly
Bingham
J. W. Hadley
Hadley
Indiana Public Accounts set to appoint field examiners
The Indiana Bureau of Public Accounts will appoint field examiners up to the 100 limit within a short time. A board meeting at the governor's office decided on the plan and the eligible list of exam passers will be made public early next week. If 100 pass, 100 will be named. if fewer than 160 pass, all eligibles will be appointed as Christmas presents.
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Indiana Bureau of Public Accounts
Governor’s Office
Switchman Fred C. G. Stewart Killed in Rail Yard
Fred C. G. Stewart a 2 year older Big Four railroad switchman was run over and killed by a cut of freight cars in the Big Four yards near Norwood shortly before noon Saturday. He lived at 1235 Spann avenue and was un married. He slipped and fell between two cars as he switched a cut. wheels passed over his abdomen. His body was brought to Delaware street crossing by a switch engine and taken to the city morgue by the dispensary ambulance.
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Fred C. G. Stewart
Norwood
Stewart
Spann Avenue
Delaware Street
City
Life convict to attend father’s funeral in Muncie
Dr. Nelson Ross of Muncie serving a life term for murder is to attend his father Dr. John Ross’s funeral after a governor’s concession. A guard accompanies him and relatives cover costs. he will wear civilian clothes and be treated as a mourner for the graveside service.
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John Ross
Muncie
Dr. Ross
Ross
Nelson Ross
Wulfson Catches Short Butter Shipment Probe
A. E. Wert of Park Avenue reported butter short of three pounds sent by farmer J. D. Campbell near Noblesville Indiana. Wulfson a weights inspector acted as guest and weighed again after Campbell left finding butter short of four pounds. Campbell was arrested.
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A. E. Wert
Park Avenue
J. D. Campbell
Noblesville
Ind
Sader Wulfson
Campagain
Wulfson
Campbell
Judge Bartholomew Fights Note Payment
Newton M. Harding says Judge Pliny W. Bartholomew will seek a ruling from Judge Leathers on January 4 to determine if one judge can cite another. Harding cites precedents ruling against such citations. Bartholomew once endorsed notes with others and the case was decided against him. he recently filed a schedule claiming his property is worth less than $100.
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Newton M. Harding
Pliny W. Bartholomew
Leathers
Bartholomew
Harding
Udge Bartholomew
Three Injured In Wreck On Kentucky Ave
A head end collision on the Belt railroad near Kentucky avenue injured three men. Co. A Logan fireman suffered a left shoulder injury while Arthur Fisher conductor and Tom Gordon engineer on the Belt railroad engine were hurt. None seriously.
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Peoria & Eastern
Belt Railroad
Kentucky Avenue
Co. A. Logan
Arthur Fisher
Tom Gordon
Lynch Elected President of National League
Thomas J. Lynch of Meriden Conn an famed former umpire and ball player was elected president of the National League. John A Heydler was chosen secretary and treasurer. The board of directors includes Brush Herrmann Ebbetts Murphy and Dreyfuss.
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New York
Thomas J. Lynch
National Baseball League
John A. Heydler
Lynch
Meriden
Conn
John T. Brush
Charles Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Heydler
New Britain
Four Killed by Powder Explosion at Frostburg Mine
Four foreigners died and another seriously injured after a keg of powder exploded and a larger blast tore apart house No. 6 at the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Co. mine near Punxsutawney. The victims were the Mango family, including two adults and two children. several other occupants escaped as a second explosion followed.
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Punxsutawnety
Frostburg
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Joseph Mango
Tony Mango
Peter Mango
Antonio Maastroeni
Colbert Sues Wheeler Over Salary Division
Thomas F. Colbert, once named custodian of the statehouse by Gov. Marshall, sues Charles J. Wheeler, the custodian, for 250 dollars. Colbert claims a verbal contract shared salary from April 15 until final settlement, with the winner paying half to the loser.
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Colbert
Wheeler
Statehouse
Marshall
Secretary of State
Charles J. Wheeler
Holiday Clean-Up of Criminal Docket Sanctioned
Prosecutor Hooton urged Judge Pritchard to dismiss 54 old criminal cases deemed of little importance. The December practice clears the docket as recommended by the prosecutor.
Salvation Army Seeks Funds for Christmas Aid in Indy
The Salvation Army in Indianapolis appeals for funds to match last year’s Christmas drive, aiming to feed 500 families and provide 1000 children with gifts and entertainment at Tomlinson Hall. Weather and unemployment have reduced kettle donations, while appeals recount individual families seeking baskets of food and coal, and praise from Gov. Marshall.
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Salvation Army
Tomlinson Hall
Peng
Hecott
Indianapolis
Major Escott
Gov
Marshall
Indiana
Baldwin Block
Thomas R. Marshall
Escott
Strang Sets Five Mile World Record At Speedway
Lewis Strang in a Fiat led a sensational five mile run at the speedway setting a world mark of 3 17.70. He split a quarter in 5 05 and Christie clocked 8 38 after a spring broke. Meanwhile Howard Kimball was named city controller by Mayor elect Shank, bringing a 60 year old accountant into public service.
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Lewis Strang
Fiat
Speedway
Strang
Christie
Howard Kimball
Shank
Kimball
Aetna Savings and Loan Association
Sutherland Avenue
Harry Wallace
More Homes Open to Clara Shane Stage
Judge Stubbs said Saturday requests to take in Clara Shane continue as 60 people offered to provide a home. Her father deserted her and her mother is dead. relatives refused. The Board of Children's Guardians will locate a home for her.
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Stubbs
Little Clara Shane
Board of Children's Guardians
Volunteers Of America Plan Christmas Dinner For Needy
Volunteers of America announce a Christmas day feast for the poor with tickets available at 448 Capitol Avenue on Monday to Wednesday. The meal runs 12 to 3 PM and features a full menu. baskets will be delivered to those unable to attend after careful family assessments.
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America
Capitol Avenue
Volunteers of America
Helen
Boys Club Christmas Entertainment at South-side Turner Hall
The Boys' Club presents The Dollmaker's Dream a comedy by Walter Percy Pfaff with 24 boy actors. An evening of songs dances and dramatic scenes runs from Overture to final Santa Claus gifts. Invitations extend to all Boys' Club friends for the December 8 show at 8 o clock.
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Boys’ Club
Turner Hall
Prospect Street
Boys’ Club Dramatic Company
Walter Percy Pfaff
Seng—Toyland
George Warnhell
Willie Power
Seng
Sambo's Prayer
Bernheart Waldenmatler
United States
Andrew Alligon
America
Chorue
Santa Claus
Loughery and Nelson Fight to Six-Round Draw in Philadelohia
In a wind swept six round bout at the Nonpareil Athletic Club Young Loughery of Manayunk and Fighting Dick Nelson battled to a draw before a large crowd. Both fighters landed solid blows but neither could secure a clear advantage.
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Philadelphia
Young Loughery
Manayunk
Dick Nelson
County to Lease Fauvre Residence for Detention Home
County commissioners near decision to lease the Fauvre residence at 23 West North Street for the detention home for children. The current detention home sits at the southeast corner of Michigan Street and Capitol Avenue.
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Fauvre
North Street
Michigan Street
Capitol Avenue
Fire Destroys Business Section in Bicknell
Fire swept through Bicknell Indiana damaging the business district with losses around 20000 dollars. A two story brick building housing a grocery restaurant offices and the telephone exchange burned to the ground. A clothing and a shoe store were damaged and Vincennes was asked for aid but could not respond.
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Vincennes
Ind
Bicknell
Sid
Carry Your Christmas Packages Home
Public appeal urges shoppers to carry their purchases home this Christmas to ease overworked delivery men boys and horses. The Sun prints letters from drivers praising the stance noting late returns and long deliveries for small packages and urging buyers to enable workers to rest with their families.
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the Sun
One Killed and Three Hurt in Canton Crossing Accident
At a Canton Ohio crossing on the Pennsylvania railroad last evening a moving van was struck by a westbound train. William Hass, 39, drayman, was killed. Rosa Burian skull fractured may die. Laura Mohr 15 concus sion may die. Catherine Vail 21 bruised and cut will recover. The girls were riding in the van after climbing aboard at the Canton Stamping company plant.
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Canton
Denta
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hurfra Street
William Hass
Drayman
Rosa Burian
Laura Mohr
Agei Ls
Catherine Vail
Haas
Canton Stamping Company
Luke Held for Murder in Stabbing of Harris in Police Court
After a preliminary hearing in police court Friday Nestor Luke Roumanian was bound over to the grand jury on a murder charge for the stabbing death of Jefferson Harris a bartender who was killed a week ago Saturday night George Flesher his companion was admitted to bail set at zero dollars
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Nestor Luke
Jefferson Harris
George Flesher
Fire Damages Former Third Christian Church Building
A defective flue set fire to the building formerly used by the Third Christian church on Thirtieth street and Ashland avenue Saturday noon. The blaze was extinguished before a serious loss occurred.
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Third Christian Church
Thirtieth Street
Ashland Avenue
Train Collision In Cleveland Kills Five On Yard Engine
A New York St Louis Cincinnati special struck a switch engine on the Lake Shore track at Alabama Street Cleveland killing engineer H L Adams fireman and switchman J A Swales George Frank and others injured with several deaths expected. Passengers including students traveling to Cincinnati St Louis and Indianapolis were unharmed and continued journey after medical aid.
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Indianapolis
Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Lake Shore
Alabama Street
H. L. Adams
Collinwood
John A. Swales
George Frank
W. G. Burns
Mayor Surprised by Gift Bearing Guests at Home
Mayor C. A. Bookwalt received a diamond ring after a visit from the city’s leaders including boards and department heads. The surprise overwhelmed him as he thanked the guests, and Mrs. Bookwalter hosted a luncheon afterward.
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Sle
Girl Who Runs Engine 9 Married at Seattle
Mise Harriet Spangler, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Spangler of Lizton Ind, who earned funds to visit the Seattle exposition by running her brother’s traction engine during thrashing season, was married in Seattle to Frederick D. Gross, a traveling salesman.
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Lizton
Ind
Mise Harriet Spangler
P. Spangler
Seattle, Wash
Seattle
Frederick D. Gross
Lowry Ordered to Pay Fees After Divorce
Mrs Florence Lowry must satisfy court fee owed to attorney Thomas C Whallon after a divorce from Frank G Lowry. Judge Leathers previously ordered $3 paid. $30 remained due. Contempt citation was sought. Lowry appeared and was told to pay at once. He paid $10 and expects to settle the balance in a few days.
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Florence Lowry
Frank G. Lowry
Leathers
Lowry
Thomas C. Whalion
Whallon
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