Rich Man's Panic in Wall Street
Wall Street faced a severe money squeeze with call money around 25 percent as Great Northern Northern Pacific and St Paul fell sharply. Vanderbilt debt payments were announced to be made immediately. St Paul’s 100 million stock issue and market manipulation by Standard Oil crowd pressured shares further.
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Scrippe-McRur Pevan Association
New York
Wall St
Poule
J. P. Morgan
St. Paul Road
St. Paul
Poo's
Reading
St. Fat
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Tost
Stock Exchange
Indy
Standard Ol
Visi
Stock Exchange House
Aloss
Bride’s Harvester Case Highlights Cruelty Claim
Ina May Grover sues Oscar E. Grover for divorce alleging cruel treatment and coercion to work in his parents wheat field. She testifies she was pressured to work when harvest time arrived and that her husband preferred his mother and sister over her, while she was "a slip of a girl" at marriage.
Unclear Weather Notice Proposes Warm Late Week Rise
Fragmentary forecast notes warmer conditions shaping midweek with rising crowds and specific sunrise and sunset times. Text mentions Wednesday night and Thursday but lacks full details or context.
Local Jottings on City’s Coming Changes Hinted
In city notes the Holy Mem is said to hold interest as time rumor swirls about forthcoming noni changes in the city council next year.
Prosecutor Elect Hooten Heads Gilent Criminal Court Arrival
A jumble of notes shows Elliott R. Hooten being named prosecutor elect and facing initial days in Gilents criminal court. Mentions of Wendell O. Bangs, a new skating rink at Wonderland Park with former Mayor John W. Hulteman acting as special judge, and various local officials are interwoven with generic civic tasks and holiday scenes. The piece references charity drives, Christmas decorations by Starr Piano, and state auditor John Biltheimer traveling to Baltimore and Washington. It also notes clerks weighing Christmas parcels, and quotes from police captain Hyland and city hospital superintendent Dr Norman Jobers.
City Victorious as Supreme Court Reverses Lower Courts
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed the Johnson county circuit court and the Indiana Appellate Court in City of Indianapolis v. Frank Keeley. Keeley was awarded 19 008 dollars for personal injuries from falling into a ditch near a sidewalk on Martindale Ave and Ort. The ditch was reportedly uncovered and dangerous. Keeley, who was unconscious for hours, suffered a crushed hip and permanent disability. The case began in Johnson county circuit court, then went to the appellate court which affirmed a 15 000 dollar judgment, and finally reached the Supreme Court which reversed. The court addressed contributory negligence.
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Supreme Court
Johnson County
Indiana Appellate Court
City of
Indianapolly
Frank Keeley
Keeley
Martindale-aye
Ninetewatl
Peenty
Nineteenth-st
Ely
Domestic worker sues for wages in justice court
Miss Hopper files suit before Justice H W Holmex for 45 dollars claiming one and a half weeks of work at four dollars weekly, after discharging her colored domestic Willan Sloper at 5 N Meridian Street amid song lyrics fragment.
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Rufus
Fire damages home on Har low Place from defective flue
A Wednesday fire at the Samuel Nussirr residence on Har low Place damaged a two story frame dwelling after a defective flue caused flames to envelop the roof. Firefighters arrived to control the blaze as the home suffered substantial damage. Gus Hableb, 111 We l Washington Now pianos and football goods were noted in the vicinity.
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Samuel Nussirr
Harlow Place
Gus Hableb
Washington
Coal Car Shortage Delays Dealers and Railroads
Dealers and railroads blame each other for coal shortages as cars and motive power run scarce. The story notes anxious dealers await coal deliveries, while rail operators say loadings and timing are constrained by limited cars and power.
New York Woman Flips Theft Story to Free Release
In Scripps Merrit New York Der 1 Mrs Katy Smith faced shoplifting charges after claiming she stole Christmas gifts to avoid disappointing her four children. Magistrate Steinert was so moved he offered to pay for the items and the department store manager dropped the charges. The Smith children are to receive gifts from Santa.
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Scripps-Merit
New York
Katy Smith
Steinert
Smith
Santa
Negro fined for assault and offensive behavior in court
Dan Furgarvon, a neatly dressed man, was fined five dollars and costs in police court on charges of assault and battery and offensive conduct toward a white woman on Windsor Street near the Traction Terminal. The accuser, identified as Mrs. Olivera Smith, testified the man made insolent remarks and urged her into the street. Police later located the defendant on Indianaire and he was identified by the woman.
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Dan Furgarvon
Windsot
Traction Terminal
Ste
Olivera Smith
Bloomberg
Indianaire
CAUGET A PEEPER
Thompy was found last Wednesday night by detectives Duncan and Askin in the northern part of the city looking through windows at the home of Mrs Augusta Sevin at Meridian and deve gths. He faced a fine and charges including sealed weapons while awaiting transfer to county workhouse. investigation continues for a more serious charge.
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Harty Monmas
Area 1A
Palice Court
Marien County
qWolle Ut Iy
Thompy
Dancan and
Askin
Aigusta Severin
Meridian Ami Deve Gths
Motive IXOR Murder In Scripox MoRae Case
In New York on December 3 a crime tale centers on Catherine Neill a young woman and her husband in Greenwich Connecticut. Police reveal a plan to kill her spouse suspecting infidelity. A blacksmith was drugged and a fatal blow followed. An attorney may have been involved to profit.
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Scripox-MoRae Preas Association
New York
de Greenwich
Catherine Neill
Uctrees
Hilda
Theough
Nall
STANDARD ON GUARD INDIANA RAILROAD CASE
Witnesses in a Indiana Railroad Commission hearing discuss freight rate discrimination claims by Independent oil firms against railroads in favor of Standard Oil. Trial proceeds slowly with cross examination on freight classification and rate changes. Standard Oil suspected of aiming to influence the Independent firms at every step.
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Indiana Railroad Commission
Standard Oil Company
Physician to Wed in secrecy at courthouse wedding
Dr. Charles Houts former interno at the City dispensary returns from LeJane Illinois to claim Grace Ross of 184 West Michigan Street. The marriage license was kept a secret and the ceremony occurred Wednesday morning. Dr. Houts is employed in a government hospital.
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Charles Houts
LeJane
Cub
Grace Ross
Houts
Harris Confesses Murder of Bedford Schoolteacher
Special to The Sun from Goshen reports George W Harris, an ex convict jailed for shouting politic, confessed to killing Sarah Schafer in January and described how he strangled her in an alley. He told authorities details of forgery and robbery and said he is willing to hang.
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the Sun
Goshen
Tad
George W Harris
Sarah Schafer
Harris
Milly
Whiteman
Michie
Jenn
We Oo
Tiarris
Fdr
Pollin Seegt
Whitewhun
Flkhark
Sarah Bihufer
Redford
Geallen
Sergio Whiteman
Sareh Sehafer
Sheri Chattan
Whale Army
Schafer
Furtu
Joseph Mich
Aga White
Tiny
FATAL TRAIN PITNESS SHOCK FOR NELS MANE
The body of Nels Mane, a Greek immigrant believed to be from Detroit, was found along the Peoria division tracks at nine Tuesday night. The coroner will investigate. Mane had farm work history and multiple daughters. He likely died after being struck by a train while waiting on the line.
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Nels Maneset
Peoria
Big Pour Rattronch
Atelock
Jon Behangky
Northing
Tlansar
Detroit
St. Hansen
Farma
Nori Witil
Hansen's
State alters Henderson case amid court ruling
The state, via Auditor Warren Higter, amended the complaint against former State Auditor James Henderson in a Harrison County matter. The updated filing adds two paragraphs and seeks recovery totaling 120000 in taxes, cash, and fees alleged to have been siphoned or omitted.
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Aupereme Court
Sheerick
Indiana
James Henderson
Warren Higter
Henderson
Tide Vinson Carter
Superior Court
Aid
Menderson
Ohio man falls from building basement. broken arm reported
John Senumaker of 2G0ED 2 AMPMYAD on the Board of Trade building at Ohio and Meridian streets fell from a basement stair on Wednesday morning. He suffered a broken arm and was taken home via Espensary ambulance.
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John Senumaker
Board of ‘Trade
Ohio
Meridian Ats
Templesave
Wittkowski Cunningham Her Wedding At Beulah
Beulah Cunningham married Witkowski Cunningham at a local wedding before Justice H B Stout. The groom from Wyoming returned to claim copper prospects in Buy Horn range. The report notes a Hemis Bag Company link and mentions various unrelated ads from a 1920s- era newspaper.
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Cunningham
Buy Horn
Elusive suspect linked to crimes across states
A suspect described as connected to Louisville Kentucky and familiar with Elkhart and Bedfont is being investigated for recent crimes. He reportedly claimed to have no occupation but appeared well dressed and claimed the proceeds of his crimes supported by unnamed officials alongside an institution’s staff.
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Tois
Louisville
Ty Elkhart
Bedfont
Nia
Bedford News Briefs on Rumors of a Killing
Special to The Sam from Bedford reports local belief in a sensational tale about Gearkee Wo Harrin of Gasgen who allegedly killed teacher Sarah Shaler. Officials declined comment, saying only that an investigation would proceed in Goshen with the county clei involved.
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Bedford
Gearkee Wo Harrin
Gasgen
Sarah Shaler
Train Derailment Near Hutchinson Injures Several
A Rock Island passenger train No. a) departed from the track at Telligan near Hutchinson, causing the cars to overturn. The engine remained upright while several passengers were hurt, with the extent of injuries not fully clear from the report.
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Jerigos-McRae Prese Association
Hutchinson
Kas
Dee
Rock Island
Telligan
Hutchitson
Rich and Hooker Face Peace Bond Hearing in Farm Dispute
Rich a colored farmer and Hooker a neighboring landowner appeared in criminal court to restrain Rich from threatening Hooker. The case stems from alleged threats after a long pending surety proceeding, with Rich twice arrested for violent conduct.
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Hulus Rich
William Hooker
Rich
Haw Rieh
Bee P
Sr. Rooker
Rick
Condiet
Massive Tremont Street Fire Damages $300,000 in Boston
A blaze at Tremont Street started in a furniture factory rear and spread through the Studio building and adjacent five story structures including the Orpheum theater and Pratt Building. Fire departments fought the flames for hours, four firemen were injured as the inferno threatened multiple blocks.
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Scrippa-VeRae Preas Association
Bboston
Mass
Tremont St
Nl Wit
Muale Hall
Orpheum Theater
Pratt Building
Jared
Gas Case Tangle In Superior Court Faces Plea Abatement
In a gas contract dispute in superior court, George F. Borst and the Citizens Gas Trust clash over a plea in abatement and the related parties. Attorneys argue whether Borst’s suit and the Citizens case involve the same parties, while city officials have submitted no papers in the matter.
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Teegal Namels
Coyoteen Ot Citizens’ Gan Company
Wednesiiss Sehen
George F. Borst
Murrer
Eigen Rampam
Yatier Pemfang
Ite
Chaves
Gongyey Urwioml
Ely
Indianapilin
Cums Pet
Otty
Opriva UN Tie Vanaumern’ Gas Trust Company
Jane i O
New Peking Snaupartar
Curlywefore Jonge Vinson Carter
Borst
Cinzuns
Attornees
Ctv
Jesse James Jr Makes First Criminal Court Appearance
Jesse James Jr, son of the outlaw, appears for the defense in the Bert Crane murder trial in Kansas City Missouri. The report notes his past acquittal on a prior robbery charge and marks his first criminal court appearance as a lawyer.
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Jesse James
Aerippa-McNarprese Association
Kansas City
Man Thas Afleeneon
Bert Crane
Bertha Bowlin
Jese James, Jr
Oil firm seeks help as officers face mismanagement
Ernest M. Eliott sought a receiver for Diamond Oil Co of Indianapolis alleging the secretary and president Ira White are unable to run affairs. He claims company property in Blackford and Wells counties is valued around 415,000 and debts total about 1,000.
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OIL Company
Ernest M. Eliott
Sait
Diamond Oil Companiee
Indianapolis
Message for Chief Hit Smith in Yukon country
Fragmented notice about a mail carrier Smith traveling from Seattle to Indianapolis to meet President Roosevelt. Mentions Alaska lectures, Lang Trail speed records, and Caldwell lectures on Alaska. Includes stray lines about a boy injured by a Maypole, local shops, and miscellaneous ads.
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Hit Smith
Yukon
Malamoots
Indianapolis
Washington, D. C
Alaskan
President Roosevelt
Smith
Bis Gogs
Seattle
Wash
Caldwell
Alaska
Tom Inson Hall
Trustees Framing A Law To Expand Township Powers
Indiana trustees discuss a proposed law to expand township advisory boards powers, making boards final on expenditures and enabling more control over official business. The session included remarks by James Bloxham and a focus on school rights, with officers reelected and committees named.
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Indiana
Ed- Sinary
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Standard Oil
Dumord
United States
Ejw
Bilott Tele & Elec. Co
Mans
Avo
Elliott R. Hooten
Gilents Criminal Court
Wendell O. Bangs
Wonderland Park
John W. Hulteman
J. M. Leathers
Selvation Army
The
Volunteers of America
Starr Piano Company
John Biltheimer
Tra Bean
Aeein
Baltimore
Corrier
Port Ofice
Christmans
Michael Rettery
Hyland
Senkt
Norman Jobers
City Hospital
Capital Council
Ranger
BC Patrick's Hall
D. John
Yu Jocarelty
Enal
Lane
OIL Trust
Miss Schafer
Fanti
Walter
Chicago
Denver
Metuu
Mung Lord
Dodford
Tedford
Sarah Behufer
Atring
Harrie
STATE
Bain
Tod Ellott Tele. & Blee. Co
Sans
Ave
Rink
W. V. Booker
Boston
Citizens’ Company
Tahor Parabroke Arcade
Nannie Womble
Tindale Ave
Market Popeber
Mont
Denison Barber Shop
Bev
Tre Electrical Contracto
Aline ‘Tele
Elec. Co
Oriental Axe Domestic
Rome
Cod
Sourney
James Bloxhan
Charles FE. Waimbert
Delews County
Richard Park
Sullivan County
JP. Batty
Charles Smith
Wabash County
Indiana Trustees’ Association
Lee
C. © Mil of
Sidney
Wiliam Aton
Terre Haute
al Dalton
Beryford
Charles Potter
Richmond
Treasurrer
F. Richard Schaaf
Hammond
Perry F. Smith
Lert
O. C. Putterbaugh
Pikhart
Indiana ‘Trustess’ Association
State House
Trunpet
Miller
Flint
George P. Rheinhardt
Evansville
P. R. McCarty
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