Cold snap to lower temps and coal supply crisis
The weather forecast predicts a sharp cold snap starting Sunday with freezing temperatures. Indianapolis coal dealers report mines in Kentucky and Ohio closing as railroads cannot deliver cars, causing piling coal and depleted bins in Indianapolis. Prices are expected to surge early next week.
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George
Indianapolis Coal Company
Kai‘ema
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Ambulance at Full Speed Injures Youth in City Street
Howard Venn, 17, was struck by a fast moving city ambulance at the Pennsylvania and Unto streets corner while bicycling to his home on Oak Street. He suffered serious bruises and gashes but no broken bones. The ambulance was en route to a seizure patient at 41 North Illinois Street with its gong sounding only until mid block.
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Howard Venn
Illinois-st
Ohio-st
Delaware
Pennsylvania-sts
Venn
Pennsylvania-st
Pennsylvania
Oak St
A Union of Bootblacks Movement Returns to City Streets
Stephen Yeager, a colored bootblack who planned a city bootblacks union, led a Saturday rally and outlined a plan to charge a dime for a shine. He says he is now based at twenty second street and College avenue and will resume organizing to unite bootblacks in the area.
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Stephen
Yeager
Bootblacks’ Union
Blind Institute Teachers Face New Year’s Day Work
Teachers at the blind institute express mild complaint over mandatory New Year’s Day teaching. Superintendent Wilson confirms a three day ChristmasVacation plan with two half days after break and notes children prefer work to idle days. The institute emphasizes that vacation days are hard on students and staff alike.
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Humdrum
Institute
From pulpit to saloon in Bronx career shift
Rev. George J. MacDonald former pastor of East avenue Baptist Church Long Island City has left the pulpit and entered the saloon trade in the Bronx. He resigned after confessing to drinking but claimed the habit came from members of his own church.
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New York
George J. MicDonald
East-ave. Baptist
Long Island City
Bronx
New Liner Advertisements On The Seventh Page
On the seventh page today new liner advertisements list items and services. Items include rooms for rent both unfurnished and furnished, a six room cottage for sale, a modern nine room house, and twenty seven acre farm for sale. Other notices offer mortgage loans on improved property, travel opportunities, fortune telling, and hiring drives for men and girls. Furniture and piano sales appear alongside general labor and domestic help wanted notices.
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Stelriway
Alexander found guilty and to be hanged in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on December 20 Matthew Alexander was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. He was moved by train to Indianapolis then to Michigan City to await execution set for April 16. Prosecution argued premeditated murder. defense sought life sentence. A mob earlier tried to abduct him en route to trial.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Matthew
Alexander
Gany
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Joyce Made a Mistake in Child Custody Petition
Officer Joyce filed a petition seeking removal of a Crichlow child to the board but learned the child, Earl Crichlow, had been dead over two years. He corrects the name to Edmund Crichlow a 3 year old, who is now placed away from the Crichlow home with unknown whereabouts.
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Joyce
Board of Children’s Guardians
Earl Crichlow
William H
Amanda Crichlow
W. Maryland Sr
Edmund Crichlow
Crichlow
Childish Call to Santa Prompts Paper Listing Frankie McBade
A young caller named Frankie McBade phoned The Sun to request a drum a tool chest hammers nuts candy a wagon and more from Santa Claus. The operator asked for his address promised to publish the list and the boy cheerfully hung up.
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Frankie McBade
SUN Office
Santa Claus
Little Inquirer
Alvord St
Frankie
Struck by Car Injures Marion LaShorn at Ninth Street Crossing
Marion LaShorn of 707 West Eleventh Street was badly hurt Saturday morning when a North Illinois Street streetcar driver could not stop after striking him on the tracks between Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets. He suffered a fractured skull and bruises, and was taken home in the dispensary ambulance under Dr. Goodwin.
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Marion LaShorn
Eleventh-st
LaShorn
Goodwin
Judge Warns Risky Reform After Divorce
Superior Judge McMaster told Lillian M. Wilson not to expect reform from Frank C. Wilson as she left court after being granted a divorce. The couple were married eight years and Mrs. Wilson said Wilson gambled before and after the marriage, quit his photography work to gamble, and provided inadequate support.
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Wilsons
Wilson
McMaster
Lawmakers Adjourn for Holidays After Busy Session
Congress adjourned until January 5 after a brisk session. The Senate debated statehood immigration and militia bills with no final action while planning to push appropriation and other measures. The House passed anti trust funding, Philippine tariff cuts, and several urgent bills including pure food and cattle disease measures.
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Senate
New England
Whayne Death Raises Insurance Claims in Louisville
The death of R. C. Whayne in Louisville prompts discovery of an additional $50,000 in life insurance policies. The case suggests a large-money dispute, but Northwestern Mutual Life, New York Life, and Union Central Life say they will pay without inquiring into the death.
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Louisville
R. C. Whayne
Northwestern Mutual Life
New York Life
Union Central Life
Christmas Eve Services At Home Christian Church Indy
Christmas services will be held at the Home Christian Church in North Indianapolis by Rev. J Edward Brown at 7 30 p m Sunday. Sunday school Christmas entertainment will be given. On Christmas Eve children will give useful articles to the needy instead of receiving gifts.
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The
Home Christian Church
North
Indianapolis
Miner James Farr Killed by Descending Cage near Seeleyville
James Farr, employed in the Chris Ehrlich mine near Seeleyville, Brazil Indiana, was crushed to death when caught in a descending cage Saturday morning. He leaves a bride of two days.
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Brazil
Ind
James Farr
Chris Ehrlich
Seeleyville
City Life Initiatives Seek Better Car Service and Fire Boxes
A Southside Citizens League committee will visit the Board of Works on Monday to demand improved eight street car service and additional fire alarm boxes in southeastern city areas. The Indiana Commercial Travelers' Association plans its Terre Haute meeting Dec 26–27 with a possible constitution change to grade assessments. The Salvat ion Army reports rising Christmas food relief for 5,000 poor despite slower street donations. Kn ights of the Grip, German societies, and Streight Circle announce leadership and organizational updates.
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Citizens’ League
Board of Works
Best-st
Knights OF the Grip
Indiana Commercial Travelers’ Association
Terre Haute
Indiana
Pressmen’s Officers
Pressmen’s Union
Frank Braden
8. Heizer
Frank Frayne
Charles Diefenbaugh
Johno Skidmore
Talor
The
Loyal Legion
Admiral Taylor
Santiago
Verband Deutscherverein
Money order swindler caught in Chicago
A man described as Palmeteer from Minneapolis has been captured in Chicago for a money order scam. He bought orders under the name Lynch and made them payable to Afton Hood in Terre Haute, targeting Terre Haute and other Indiana towns.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Chicago
Palmeteer
Minneapolis
Lynch
Afton Hood
Calendar issued by Chicago and North Western Ry
The Chicago and North Western Railway publishes a serviceable calendar for 193. It shows the days of the month and the consecutive day of the year in large clear figures. Send four cents in postage to W B Kniskern Passenger Traffic Manager 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago IL.
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Chicago & North-Western Ry
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Chica
Reading as punishment in Alexandria public schools
In Alexandria Indiana a teacher forces pupils to read the president's message to the school as punishment. If a pupil laughs the readings are given to the new offender. The item mix mentions local vendors and optical goods such as pianos and photos, with references to Wulschner Bennett and Woodard, plus oats and an optician.
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Alexandria
Ind
Indiana Poor Asylums Count Reaches 3046 Persons
State charities report shows 3046 individuals in Indiana poor asylums with a rise in recent years. Trustees aid also climbing while farm inmates are 65 percent men and 35 percent women. The ad promotes Xmas jewelry and a jeweler's discount offer.
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Indiana
State Charities
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 5 p.m. December 21 predicts rain Saturday night and Sunday with a possible change to snow and colder temperatures. Early morning 7 a.m. temperature 40, noon 46, 2 p.m. 43. Rain and colder conditions extend into Indiana and neighboring states with westerly winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ward 4 Protest Over Pesthouse Site Near City Hospital
Ward 4 residents plan a Sunday protest at Blake and North streets against placing the pesthouse near the City hospital. A committee may seek Mayor Bookwalter’s pledge to not locate the hospital in Ward 4, citing potential property depreciation and possible legal action.
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Ward 4
Blake and
North Sts
Bookwalter
Indiana Southern Railway Proposal for Aurora to Rising Sun
The Indiana Southern Railway Company, capitalized at 10000 dollars, incorporated on Saturday. It proposes to build a line from Aurora to Rising Sun.
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Indiana Southern Railway Company
Aurora
Rising Sun
Fotografers Wilhite and Holloway advertise premier portraits
An advertisement from Wilhite and Holloway presents themselves as the very best photographers. They urge holiday orders now and provide their address near the Newton Claypool Building with a note about services and prompt delivery.
Big Clothing Bargain at the Eagle
A special sale of children's suits is advertised at the Eagle, with dates Tuesday and Wednesday next. The notice directs readers to see the advertisement in Monday's Sun for full details.
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THE
EAGLE
Venezuela blockade declared by Britain in Caribbean ports
London announces a blockade of Venezuela's coast including La Guaira Carencia Guanto and the mouth of the Orinoco. The decree gives grace periods for ships from West India and eastern American ports and sets penalties for violations under international law.
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London
Foreign Office
United States of Venezuela
la Gueura
Carencia
Guanto
Cumana
Orinoco
West India
Law of Nations
Allies Accept Arbitration Offers as Venezuela Dispute Looms
The state department released a statement saying the allies want President Roosevelt to arbitrate their dispute with Venezuela and that Roosevelt prefers arbitration by The Hague tribunal. This marks a rare accord on how to settle the issue without further conflict.
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Washington
State Department
Roosevelt
Venezuela
Hague Tribunal
Dewey Sends Officer to Aid Minister Bowen in Caracas
Admiral Dewey telegraphed from San Juan that Lieut. Marbury Johnstone on the Albany was ordered to LaGuayra to assist Minister Bowen at Caracas following navy department instructions. The Albany carries out the mission as a torpedo boat destroyer was not available for duty.
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Washington
Dewey
San Juan
Marbury Johnstone
Albany
LaGuayra
Navy Department
Bowen
Caracas
Burglars Bind Two Hoosiers After Desperate Fight
Five men robbed Loogootee hardware store and Patterson’s restaurant in Washington Indiana. John Patterson fought with a robber, was shot in the head but will recover, and the bandits fled after breaking toward the bank. Patterson identified a masked assailant.
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Washington, Ind
Loogootee
Here
Huebner & Sherry’s Hardware
Patterson
Pattersons
Moser & Houghton
John Patterson
Thieves Steal Mrs. Kitley’s Christmas Shopping Burden
Mrs. Laura Kitley of Julietta had her buggy loaded with Christmas gifts in Indianapolis when a thief while she shopped at the Alabama and Washington streets grocery store stole all the presents. Police hunt the stolen toys before Christmas.
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Laura Kitley
Julietta
Indianapolis
Alabama
Washington-sts
Grave disturbance cases dismissed in police court
The cases of Dr Clarence Kincaid Charles F Rigg Walter Williams Garfield Buckner Hampton West and William Moffitt on charges of disturbing graves were dismissed Saturday morning in police court. All were indicted by the grand jury and the hearings were continued to await indictments, making the police court hearings unnecessary.
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Clarence Kincaid
Charles F. Rigg
Walter Williams
Garfield Buckner
Hampton West
William Moffitt
Boy James Conners Held on Coal Theft Charge
James Conners, arrested Friday morning for stealing coal, remains in jail awaiting Judge Alford’s ruling and faces reform school. Howard Anderson, arrested with him, was released in juvenile court on a suspended sentence. Conners and another boy Were caught with four others for stealing coal and wheat.
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James Conners
Reform School
Alford
Howard Anderson
Conners
Howat
Property Transfers List of Delawares and Belt Railroad Lots Sold
Sarah A Hibben sells to Eugenie Kountze Nicholson a parcel on N Delaware between 14th and 15th streets for 14000 dollars. Hub manufacturing company sells to Clara E Brake three lots on east side of Belt railroad south of Washington street for 10000 dollars. Three buildings noted. Property leased to the manufacturing company.
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Sarah A. Hibben
Eugenie Kountze Nicholson
N. Delaware St
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Sts
Hub Manufacturing Company
Clara E. Brake
Washington St
Birthday Triplets Mark Dec 19 as Shared Day
Three Moore brothers C F A nm and Byron sons of James H. Moore 17 Bellefontaine Street celebrated their birthday Friday all were born on December 19 but in different years a curious family coincidence noted by local observers.
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C. F
West's Long Detention Behind the Bars
Edward West held 60 days on a petit larceny charge without a grand jury action. He was released after his attorney learned of continuances. West and his ill wife, both with medical issues, were in custody and later hospitalized.
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Edward West
West
Frank McCray
Bank Clearings In Indianapolis Rise Week Over Week
Indianapolis bank clearings for the past week reach 11,866,631.42 with balances of 1,651,248.12. The corresponding week last year showed clearings of 9,192,181.0 and balances of 950,596.83.
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Indianapolis
Youthful forger bound over for grand jury in juvenile court
John Davis, 12, admitted petty thefts after taking 25 from his mother’s savings, and was bound over to the grand jury. Judge Stubbs rejected promises of good behavior. The boy was jailed with no bail. Others named, Harry Cornforth, Dwight Anderson, Harry Campbell and Henry Woodson, were fined $1 for stealing wheat from cars on the Belt near New York Street, with three released on suspended sentences and Woodson kept for repeat offenses.
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John Davis
Time Savings Bank
New York St
Woodson
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