Tragedy at Oxford Flats Sees Woman Take Poisons
Mrs. David Weisenburg 37 ends her life with carbolic acid in her The Oxford flats apartment after a dispute with her husband Ed ward Cates a former Maestic hotel clerk was present at the scene The child 9 years old supplied the poison and is now under care of Mrs Laura Allman Investigating officials include the Indianapolis Humane society and Coroner Blackwell The couple had separated recently and Mrs Weisenburg had sought a reconciliation and a court levy on an automobile to be set aside
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David Weisenburg
Oxford Flats
Vermont Street
Weisenburg
Daniel Stewart Drug Company
New York
Goodby
Edward Cates
Maestic Hotel
Hartsell and
Englebright
Cates
Philip Allman
Rushville
Ind
Weisenbirg
Laura Allman
Senate Avenue
Indianapolis Humane Society
Blackwell
WW. H. Burger
Massachusetts Avenue
Vermont
Ardmore
Weisenbure
Guiffre Cage Case Goes to Judge For Decision
The trial of Gua Guiffre charged with assault with intent to kill Antonio Mascari concluded at noon. No sensational evidence emerged and the case was submitted to Judge Pritchard after Monday afternoon arguments.
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Gua Guiffre
Antonio Mascari
Pritchard
Prisoner Nearly Escapes Police Mixup at City Court
In a police court Monday Homer Lake, charged with loitering, and Herman Lewis, accused of street offense and disorderly conduct, were mixed up leading to a near escape. Lake was recommended for dismissal after it was found he was not guilty. prosecutors later thought Lewis should be dismissed. Lewis was recaptured by Patrolman Dickerson after reaching his boarding house at the Vandalia hotel on Hineni street.
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Homer Lake
Herman Lewis
Lewis
Lake
Boonifield
Vandalia Hotel
Hiineis Street
Dickerson
Young Man Slain in Whisky Quarrel in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana a 19 year old named George Cline was stabbed to death in a dispute over whisky quality. Owen Logsden aged 18 was arrested following the fatal altercation.
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Evansville
Ind
George Cline
Owen Logsden
Salvation Army Urges Indianapolis Christmas Aid Drive
City donors are urged to support the Salvation Army Christmas fund aiming to aid poor families. Major Escott reports the fund is $600 below last year and plans include 500 food baskets 1000 children's entertainment 200 shoes and coal for 1 000 families. Mayor-elect Shank will attend and a Noving picture show travels with Dr. Calvin Fletcher as an orchestra and Santa prepare a holiday program at Tomlinson Hall.
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Tomlinson Hall
Shank
Major Escott
Calvin I. Fletcher
Escott
Santa Claus
Metzger
Salvation Army
Indianapolis
Praise for Escott's Christmas charity from Reverend Stansfield
Pastor Joshua Stansfield of Meridian Street M E Church commends Major Escott of the Salvation Army for continuing Christmas aid to the needy. He praises the Christian work and notes plans to support fuel for 200 families, meals for 400, and cheer for hundreds of children, sending a donation.
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Ridian Street
M. FE Church
Major Escott
Salvation Army
Joshua Stansfield
Widespread Appeals From Indianapolis Needy Reach Salvation Army
Widows and children in Indianapolis flood Major Escott of the Salvation Army with requests for Christmas aid. One letter asks for shoes size seven, noting the writer lives with grandma and attends school while a deceased father is mentioned.
Salvation Army Christmas Charity Letters Appeal for Help
The appeal asks for baskets of food, entertainment for 1 000 children at Tomlinson hall, 200 pairs of shoes, and individual gifts for destitute families. Contributions may be sent to Major Escott in Baldwin block or given at downtown Salvation Army kettles. Letters from distressed donors describe dire need and request Santa Claus visits.
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Tomlison Hall
Escott
Baldwin Block
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Christmas Program Details
The Salvation Army sails a December 74 program with 500 food baskets at 485 Capitol Ave from 3 to 6 pm Friday. Later Friday 7 4 Christmas entertainment at Tomlinson Hall for 1000 poor children with shoes, a mayor-elect Shank speech, and a Fletcher picture show. Ali Weehe distributes half-ton lots of coal to destitute Indianapolis families.
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Capitol Avenue
Tomlinson Hall
Shank
Calvin I. Fletcher
Ali Weehe
Indianapolis
Judge Kid Help Children Christmas Dinner Appeal
Judge Geo W Stubbs writes to The Sun urging charitable help for Salvation Army efforts to feed about 1000 city children and provide at least 200 pairs of shoes on Christmas Day. He asks readers to make it a memorable day for needy youngsters.
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Juventile Court
Indianapolis
Geo. W. Stubbs
the Sun
Salvation Army
Geo. W. Stubbe
Governor Marshall Aids Salvation Army Benevolence Note
Governor Thomas R. Marshall writes to Major William Escott in Indianapolis praising the Salvation Army and urging support. He expresses belief in charity crossing social barriers and offers a small check with Christmas blessings to aid the organization’s work.
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Thomas, R. Marshall
Death of George Rhodius Ends Turbulent Indiana Saga
George Rhodius died at 4 30 Monday morning at Norway sanitarium following brain clot surgery. His sprawling estate, valued near one million dollars, faces contested inheritance as court battles over marriage annulment and wills continue. Rhodius’s life, linked to Elma Dare and a famed scandal, drew national attention.
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George Rhodius
Norways Sanitarium
Rovochius
Circle Park
Louisville
Elma Dare
Ithoding
Dareeman
Rhodius
J. ©. Berryhill
Henry Reuter
Road Street
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Berryhill
Ross
Elma Cave
Marie Rhodhkis
Wiznanolis
Old Hotel Proprietor Sylvester Irvin Dies in Winchester
Winchester Ind December 3 Sylvester C Irvin pioneer citizen and hotel man dies at his home age 82 Born in Winchester he earned a varied record as school teacher dentist farmer before becoming proprietor of the Irvin hotel in town since 187.
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Winchester
Ind
Sylvester C. Irvin
Irvin
Elwood Man Found Dead in His Bed
Elwood Ind December J F Lafferty 40 a roller in the American Sheet and Tinplate mills was found dead in bed yesterday in Elwood Ind Heart failure was the cause of death His home was Pittsburg Pa
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Elwood
Ind
J. F. Lafferty
American Sheet and Tinplate
Pittsburg
GORINTO SHIP A TASK FORCE READY FOR ACTION
At Corinto harbor the United States readies 1299 sailors and marines with Buffalo Albany Yorktown and Princeton present. The force arms include two 5 inch guns four 4 inch rapid fire pieces two Colitis six 4 pounders and two Colts. Admiral Kimball commands all crews and guns in readiness for active service.
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Corinto
Buffalo
United States
Albany
Yorktown
Princeton
Bremerton
Corin
No Pity for the Baroness in Belgium
Leopold II lies in state in Brussels as Baroness Vaughan heiress to his wishes faces slander and isolation. Her public defiance and a pillow embroidered Rent in Peace sparks royal funeral insult accusations. Princess Louise plans to push the baroness aside amid mounting scorn.
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Brussels
Leopold II
Vaughan
Laeken
Palms Pavilion
Leopold
Paroness Vaughan
Populaes
Louise
Cracksman Shot Down by Woman at Farmingdale Store
In Farmingdale Long Island near Oyster Bay Theodore Roosevelt home Mrs Dorothy Golden armed with a club and her husband Theodore Golden confronted three men at Thompson Brothers general store. One robber was clubbed and another shot by Golden while a third fled pursued by a crowd. The wounded man named Thomas Fitzpatrick of 39 Bowery taken to Nassau hospital in critical condition. Peter OConnor was the other assailant clubbed by Mrs Golden.
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New York
Farmingdale
L. I
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
Dorothy Golden
Thompson Bros
Golden
Thamas Fitzpatrick
Bowery
Nassau Hospital
Peter O’connor
Cardinal Satolli Nearing End Amid Nephritis
Rome December 20 All hope for the recovery of Cardinal Satolli former papal delegate to the United States was abandoned as his nephritis worsened though occasional rallies had kept attendents encouraged prior reports say the condition has steadily declined.
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Rome
Cardinal Satolli
United States
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MRE
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A. S
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