Worst Case of Suffering in Years in East Street Room
Two women and three boys were found Thursday living in one room of an East Street house without warmth or adequate clothing. They had eaten nothing for days and faced slow starvation. The case, described as Indianapolis’ worst in 16 years, prompted charity officials to provide coal and grocery funds and report to the township trustee. A resistant man warned the trustee to leave, and the authorities consider court action. names and street numbers were withheld to protect privacy.
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Indianapolis
Grout
Charity Organization Society
Rathbun Trial Opens in Indiana for Murder and Insurance Fraud
In Jeffersonville Indiana a jury was impanelled to try Newell C Rathbun on charges of murder in the first degree for allegedly giving laudanum to Charles Goodman at the Falls City hotel on November 7 Goodman died November 1 and his body was shipped to Little Rock Arkansas as Rathbun the defense says he expects acquittal while prosecutors promise strong evidence that poisoning caused the death and the case centers on an alleged insurance fraud scheme
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Charles Goodman
Little Rock
Jeffersonville
Ind
Newell C. Rathbun
Falls City
Rathbun
Goodman
Ark
Six Candidates Seek Hamilton County Republican Nomination
At least six men compete for the Republican nomination for the legislature in Hamilton county. Al Phillips of Atlanta now a deputy revenue collector, J A Mitchell of Noblesville county surveyor, A A Hasket farmer, R M S Hutchins of Sheridan Methodist preacher, L N Newcomer farmer, and M J Hodson of Sheridan Christian preacher all aspire to a seat.
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Hamilton County
al Phillips
Atlanta
J.A. Mitchell
Noblesville
A. A. Hasket
R. M. S. Hutchins
Sheridan
L. N. Newcomer
M. J. Hodson
Father requests police to locate son amid theft claim
Jacob Joseph of 508 Willard Sr. seeks police help to locate his son Joan who he says robbed him of 480 dollars and fled home. The youth had been arrested in Alderson for stealing 20 dollars from his father, but the father declined to prosecute.
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Jacob Joseph
Willard Sr
Joan
Alderson
Coatesville Men Arrested for Murder in Lumber Yard
Hendricks County Sheriff charges Clyde Hampton and Fred Cassidy with the murder of Willis Haynes found dead in a lumber yard with a cave‑in head. Haynes, a prosperous farmer, had come at night for business. he was killed in a shed where he had tied his horse. Another arrest expected. the prisoners were moved to Danville.
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Hendricks County
Clyde Hampton
Fred Cassidy
Willis Haynes
Haynes
Danville
Worth of the Tate estate in an unusual service claim
A circuit court jury weighs Irene Allison's demand for 15620 from Helen J Tate's estate for years of washing and other services. Allison contends Mrs Tate promised to leave her the entire estate and seeks 25 a week from 1882 to 1889 and 10 a week from 1899 to 1900 after marriage. The jury began considering the case Thursday morning.
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Helen J. Tate
Ten Workmen Die in Pittsburg Furnace Explosion
Ten men were killed and 14 injured in a gas explosion at the Soho furnace on Second Ave in Pittsburg operated by Jones & Laughlin. The blast sent molten metal and debris onto workers on the top platform, with many victims burned beyond recognition after falling 85 feet to the roof below.
Dowie Scheme Exposed as Receivership Hearing Opens
Chicago December hearing reveals Dowie’s financial manager testifies to investors having no voice while all actions are in Dowie’s name. Judge Tuley questions shareholder rights and jokes about consulting J P Morgan as Attorneys defend alleged ingenuity.
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Chicago
Zion
C. J. Barnard
Dowie
Justice Tuley
Bank Association
J. P. Morgan
Judge Stubbs urges new school for wayward boys
Police Judge Stubbs, back from Chicago, proposes a city or county run reform school for truant and wayward boys. He envisions a dedicated juvenile court with a probation officer, home visits, and noncriminal investigations rather than prosecutions. He calls for state legislation and funding.
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Judge Stubbs
Stubbs
Chicago
Books Stolen From Fire Scene Lead to Fine
Ben Cooper was fined $10 in police court on Friday for stealing books from Robert Rolliford of West Eleventh Street. After Rolliford’s house burned a wheelbarrow of books stood in the yard and Cooper attempted to carry them off.
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Ben Cooper
Robert Rolliford
W. Eleventh St
Rolliford
Cooper
Bed Clothes Shortage Aids Firehouses After Cold Snap
Firehouses face a bed clothes shortage as blankets and comforters run low during the cold snap. Fire officials report some firefighters sleep in their uniforms until the Board of Safety delivers a supply of bedclothes on Thursday morning.
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Board of Safety
Jell-O Dessert In Two Minutes No Bake Treat
A brief ad noting Jell-O as a delicious two minute cold dessert with no baking required. Mix with hot water and let cool. Flavors include Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers for about ten cents.
Governor Attends Premiere of Rashleigh at Anderson Opera House
Gov Durbin and Mrs Durbin attend the first performance of Rashleigh in Anderson. The Hamilton county produced play was written by Mrs Curtis Jones of Hortonville with Noblesville elocutionists. Senator Lindley, sponsor and friend of the governor, attended. a Noblesville showing follows Saturday.
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Durbin
Rashleigh
Opera House
Anderson
Hamilton County
Curtis Jones
Hortonville
Noblesville
Senator Lindley
Jones
President nominates A. O. Marsh pension agent for Indianapolis
The president sent to the senate the nomination of A. O. Marsh of Indiana to be pension agent at Indianapolis. The action was announced from Washington on Thursday December 19.
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Washington
Senate
A. O. Marsh
Indiana
Indianapolis
Xmas Jewelry From J P Mullally Diamonds
Advertising copy for Jane's Dustless Oats and Xmas Jewelry at 23 Monument Place. Claims high quality stylish jewelry for the season and promotes J P Mullally Diamonds.
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Jane
J.P
Mullally
Monument Place
Admiral Sampson Gripped by Worsening Condition
Washington December 19 reports from Admiral Sampson's physician Dr. Rixey say his condition is very alarming and has deteriorated over the past week. The admiral is failing physically and mentally with no change in the last four hours.
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Washington
Admiral Sampson
Rixey
Indianapolis Coal Dealers Hopeful Ahead of Shortage
Local Indianapolis coal dealers say the city is well supplied for now with coal arriving promptly. A. B. Meyer of Meyer & Co notes no famine yet though rail-car shortages could curb future supply. likely increased current usage with more than half the population burning coal. Some claim adulteration by mixing soft coal with anthracite is visible by mica smoke on base burners.
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Indianapolis
A. B. Meyer
A. B. Meyer & Co
Jackson
Pittsburg
Youghiogheny
Mr. Meyer
Two Train Tragedy Kills Two in Upland Collision
In Monterey county near Upland two Southern Pacific overland trains collided head on at 2 a.m. injuring about 50 passengers. Fireman Garland and Express messenger Mason are reported dead. Wrecking trains and surgeons rushed from San Francisco and San Luis Obispo. northbound No 9 and southbound No 10 were involved.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Overland
Upland
Monterey County
San Luis Obispo
Supt. Frazier
Southern Pacific
Gareland
Mason
Conference over Vernon Insurance Company solvency
State officials held a private meeting with Vernon Fire Insurance stockholders at the state house to ensure the company can meet all liabilities. Attendees include J M Westcott, ex senator Schneck, M B Wilson, and John Wallick among about 60 stockholders. examiner C N Fitch previously studied the firm. The case tests whether the state auditor can compel reports from a company with a special charter.
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State Tax Board
State House
The
Vernon Fire Insurance Company
Hart
Atty.-gen
Taylor
J. M. Westcott
Richmond
Schneck
Scottsburg
M. B
Wilson
John Wallick
Indianapolis
C. N. Fitch
Fort Wayne
Fitch
Vernon
Forecast Warns of Prolonged Cold Across Indianapolis
The 36 hour outlook for Indianapolis and surrounding area shows continued cold weather with 4 to 8 below zero temperatures, a wintry mix in Ohio and Kentucky, and strong northwest winds. Forecaster in Washington predicts harsh cold into Thursday night, dashing earlier hopes for a milder spell.
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Indianapolis
Boss
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Gloomy Christmas for Attorney Hovey
The Hovey family at 302 Neenst suffers a diphtheria outbreak with three members ill and Miss Maud Hovey 17 the latest. Doctors may underreport cases, prompting the health board to urge prompt reporting of every case.
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Snesey
Alfred R. Hovey
N.eenst
Miss Maud Hovey
Board of Health
Carter
Board
Are the Policemen Playing Favorites in Saks Charity?
Sergt Crane claims officers may be giving friends' names for Saks Co. Christmas charity tickets for coats and shoes. He notes a boy with fine dress and a silver watch. the charity society is urged to supply names to the store. A separate ad touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup curing whooping cough and croup.
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Sergt. Crane
Saks Co
Len Crane
Charity ‘Organization Society
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim
An advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabicts. It claims a refund if it fails and bears the Grové signature.
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Grové
Desperate Winter Shelter Prompt Homeless Woman Aid
A mature woman living along Fall Creek sought a tent from the Charity organization society after harsh winter conditions left her destitute. Secretary Grout investigated, finding she had slept in a straw tick shelter and moved across the city for five years. She was sent to the Home for Friendless Women.
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Icy Fall Creek
Grout
Fall Creek
Republican county chairmen to be elected January call outlines districts
The January call by Chairman Goodrich and Secretary Bigler sets election of Republican county chairmen on Saturday or Monday and district chairmen ballots for January 13 across Evansville Bedford New Albany North Vernon Green Castle Cambridge City Indianapolis Winchester Frankfort Fort Wayne South Bend. Secretary Bigler retires from candidacy. Chas Paras seeks chairmanship of his district and Goodrich will not run in district 8 to avoid a clash with Congressman Cromer’s influence.
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Good- Tich
Bigler
State Committee
San. Id
Evansville
Bedford
New Albany
North Vernon
Greencastle
Cambridge City
Indianapolis
Winchester
Frankfort
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Chas. S. Paras
Wabash
the Plain Dealer
Goodrich
Cromer
Officer Warns Drivers to Blankets Horses in Winter
Veteran officer Frank Wilson patrols streets from dawn to dusk addressing horses left unblanketed. He tags drivers with red warnings when a horse stands exposed, urges broader humane department support with a dedicated horse protection unit.
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Frank Wilson
Wilson
Indianapolis Police Humane Department
Humane Department
Department of Police
Promises to Dismiss Prosecutions Over Smoke Ordinance
Building Inspector Bartel states that prosecutions against F. M. Fauvre and J. C. Wright were dismissed after statements about installing a smoke consumer and using cleaner fuel. The inspector notes no intent to pursue further costs, while local firms Picken & Bro and Perrott & Taggart announce smoke consumer installations and precautions.
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F.M. Fauvre
J. C. Wright
Bartel
F. M. Fauvre
Mr. Fauvre
Talbott Block
Fauvre
Baretel
Perrott & Taggart
Picken & Bro
E. Market Sr
Police Court Hearing Set for Morgan Sanders Duo
Ace Morgan and brothers John and Edward Sanders face two police court hearings on December 1 for fighting alleged during a Brown's barrel house racket. Morgan was stabbed and later recovered at City hospital after escaping an ambulance en route, later found at his sister's Pearist home.
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Ace” Morgran
John
Edward Sanders
Brown
Morgan
Pearist
Bottles of Budweiser Await Filling at Belleville Works
Storage at the Belleville and St Louis glass works holds 0 million bottles awaiting filling with the King of Bottled Beers Budweiser. Brewed by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n of Louis, Mo.
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Belleville and St Louis
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Board of Children’s Guardians
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Reform School For
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Plainfield
Carnegie
Marsh
Wulschner
Xmas Jewelry
Sampson
DR Rey
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Saks & Co
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