Banker's Son Held for Ransom by Tramps in Greensburg
Special to Greensburg Ind shows C. F. Braston, banker, son abducted by two tramps near Greensburg. Detectives traced suspects to North Vernon where the boy and a tramp were found in a box car. One kidnapper, Clarence Shaw of Syracuse New York, and a partner known as Frenchy confessed to forcing the boy to accompany them for a ransom. The boy was returned home slowly recovering. A separate arrest earlier in Orth Vernon involved a tramp named Jack Riley who also admitted involvement. The case prompted vigilance on railway property and searches along trains.
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Greensburg
Ind
MG Apotey Wraselton
C. F. Hraseston
Indiana
Ghio
Kentucky
North Veron
North Vernon
Clarence Shaw
Syracuse
N.Y
Bodine
Orth ‘Vernon
Huntington
Jack Riley
Riley
Te Bey
Rom
Enac
Hig
Fife
Frenchy
Gillespie murder trial witness recounts threats and taunts
Sheriff Rump testified that James Gillespie called Dimme and dared him to enter his cell. The defendant threatened to “get even” with those who notified him about his mother's farm, while other witnesses detailed minor remarks. The state aims to finish its case by Wednesday night.
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Aschippe-M'Rae
Riqing Son
Iid
Rump
James GiLlespis
Gillespie
Dimme
William Burns
Charles Vanosdol
James Hemphill
Rang Dorrell
Marshal Overley
Fannie Detmer
Earl Seward
Robert Baines
Lewis Thorn
Janet Wells
Lydia Bodle
Adeline Griswold
Benjamin Hoerris
William Johnson
Walter Hotrner
James Gillespie
Waa
Springer Dances Bring Laughter to Trial Court
During Berdamin Springer's trial, testimony from son in law Charten Weisse and witness Velere Weilre focused on Springer's fondness for dancing. The court reacted with smiles as Weisse described a group hop and Springer’s reactions. The attorney joked about his dancing as the trial nears readiness for argument.
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Berdamin
Charten Weisse
Velere
Ave
Welsse
Springer
Weisse
Maia
Weltse
Bucket Shop to Open After Settlement
The bucket shop National Commission company, which failed recently, will reopen for business Wednesday after settling with creditors. B. F. Couglass was re elected president and John F. Roberts serves as secretary and treasurer. Frank M. Ketcham dropped his suit as the firm carries about 20000 dollars in working capital.
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National Commission Company
B. F. Couglass
John F. Roberts
Frank M. Ketcham
Russian Jewish Refugees Arrive in Indianapolis for Aid
Eight Russian Jews from Kloren Ruralis who fled Russia's terror have reached Indianapolis after being called to enlist but fled to America. They are under care of local Jewish groups and will be given employment in the city.
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Russia
Kloren
America
Indianapolis
Farmer William Nise ly Found Dead After Hunt
In Lebanon Indiana on December 2 farmer William Nise ly was accidentally shot during a hunting trip. His body lay across a fence line, found by his father in law after hours. He left a widow and six children. In North Salem Indiana on December 2 two physicians saved Bertha Robbins from carbaric acid intended in a personal crisis.
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Bysuially Inn EN
Lebanon
Ind
Wiliam Nisely
Nively
Waad
Raymond McCormick Located in Australia
Raymond McCormick son of Columbus mayor P H McCormick who vanished last fall has been found in Australia. He had left home intending to attend college in Ann Arbor Michigan and is reportedly well supplied with funds.
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Australia
THE
SUN
Columbus
Ind
Raymond McCormick
P. H. McCormick
Jast Fall
Ann Arbor
Mich
Young man charged with assault in North Manchester
Special to the Sun from North Manchester Indiana reports Herbert Hole aged 16 under arrest on a charge of twice assaulting Mrs. David Hower. A cuff marked MH HA was found after one visit. Mrs. Hower says he called on her street Tuesday and admitted the assault though Hole denies attacking the woman.
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THE
SUN
North Manchester
Ind
Herbert Hole
David Hower
Shoals Pastor Claims Unpaid Salary of $60
Gere kein, pastor of an M E church in Shoals Indiana, filed a claim against church members for $60 in overdue salary. The dispute centers on how the pastor’s compensation was supposed to be paid and whether the amount is owed.
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Gerkin
Shoals
Ind
Gerekein
M. EB. Dreuit
Guia
Gult Agutuat
Insurance rates rise in Indianapolis downtown district
Steps were taken at a meeting of the rectors of the Commercial Club Tuesday to settle insurance difficulties in Indianapolis. The downtown district rate was increased 20 percent several weeks ago.
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Apteer
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Sentences Hit Prominent Men in Whitecapping Case
Special to The Bun. Brookhaven Miss. Judge James Wilkingan handed down sentences to several county leaders for whitecapping. The punishments included multi year terms for manslaughter in the Henry List killing, life for two men convicted of murder, and varied terms for robbery and related crimes. Witnesses and family scenes outlined the dramatic courtroom day.
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Brookhaven
Dee
James Wilkingan
Willison
Oscar Franklin
EM Hilson
Nesto
Will Franklin
D. W. Smith
Elias Smith
FR. L. Smith
Elbert Gil
Henry List
John Smith
John McNulty
J. A. P. Troy
Nexro
Sam Poney
H. Lofton
Louis
Sam Jamea
Refused Doctor's Aid After Poison Claim
Friendiers Lot tle Maringo of Meridian Street called at her uncle's home Wednesday morning declaring she had been poisoned. She told her aunt she had been unwell for days and that the food she ate for breakfast seemed tainted. Boarding on Capitol Avenue, she claimed an enemy might have harmed her. Dr Erhart of the City Dispensary visited but could not help the dying girl who refused treatment.
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Lottle Maringo
Meridian St
Capitol-ave
Erhart
Thomas Seibert
City
J. G. Hoover
Washington
Sribert
Elbert
de. Dunlavy
Br. Hoover
Seibert
Wiltete
Tilm
Duntavy
Wiltgle
Br Punlavy
Hale 15
Sebhert
E. W. Revers
Hattie Btaw
Gintet
Misa Mary Auman
Charles Seibert
Mani
Pennsylvania Ticket Office
Hale
Withers
Selbert
Relbert
Misa Auman
Beibert
L. M. Brown
City Hospital
Parson Whips Nelson in church disturbance
In Union City Indiana Willem Nelson disrupted a Free Methodist service. His wife had just joined the church and sat near mourners. Nelson tried to throw a rubber overshoe at a man. Rev P Connelly intervened, led him outside, and the preacher then fought back, knocking Nelson to the floor before reentering the church.
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Parson
Nelson
Union City
Ind
Willem Nelson
Free Methodiat
P. Connelly
Wesmon
Obenchaein’s condition amid missing treasurer probe
Mrs. H. F. Obenchaein, wife of the missing Cass County treasurer, remains under a physician's care with recovery uncertain as bondsmen seek a settlement over a $5 shortage. A Washington dispatch says Congressman Holliday will back Wilbur Masten for Danville postmaster and Taylor Reagan for Plainfield, with Reagan reappointed. Alfred Welshans to retire as Danville postmaster.
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Obenchain III
Scrippe-M'Rae
Logansport
Ind
Fl. F. Obenchaein
Casa County
Obenchain
SUA
Danville
Aid
Washington
Holliday
Wilbur Masten
Taylor Reagan
Plainfeld
Alfred Welshans
Hen
Vacicke County
Prison Term For Manslaughter Nephew in Quarrel
Jedgs Cochran sentenced Daniel Moors, a nephew, to three terms totaling years in prison for manslaughter after he killed a friend in a quarrel. The pale and weary judge pronounced the punishment Tuesday in Meridian.
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Schipps-Rae
Meridian
Mian
Voke Jedgs Cochran
Hfe
Daniel Moors
Moore
City Record for a Day Births and infant notices
A dated city notice lists numerous birth announcements and infant deaths with names and addresses. Entries include Tyre, Whistler, Brickertt, Ends, Kugelman, Hastings, Schatt, Diller, Steffen, DeHaven, Johnson, McGill, McKevill, and others, with residences across streets and avenues. Several line items note peritonitis, strep infection, pneumonia, nephrite, and other causes, reflecting a local births and health register.
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Weaths
Hattie Cain
Greenwood
Mary Steffen
N. Noble-st
Strep
Tutt
Mill-at
Joshua W. Craig
Patterson-st
Agneumonia
Elisabeth Schultz
BickIngot
Afigreng
Mary Maher
Weatat
Shey Rene B. DeHaven
Ashland-ave
Fort R. Johnson
Delaware
James O. Hi
Keystone
John McGill
Fort Wayne
Anns B. Figmor
John McKevill
Aith Fowe Kendall
Heart Digenge
Thomas
Rogers
New Tere Pey-At
Praumonta
Mary Catherine Morris
Montha
Uden-st
Preumogla
Old Friends Testify In Hale Om Murder Trial
Witnesses including George W. Murray and Charles Howsen testified in a murder trial tied to Hale and Seibert. Eyewitnesses described Seibert’s fall after blows delivered near a barber shop basement, with autopsy details noting a subtural cerebral hemorrhage. The widow Mrs. Thomas Seibert and doctors described the victim’s injuries and hospital scene as the trial unfolded.
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George W. Murray
Dubin
Charles Howsen
Joseph Groves
Haje
Hale
John 5
Burkelhaus
Sabon
Seibert
Charles Seibert
Ruckelshaus
Alford
Rustrate Seibert
Haly
Hire
Stock market gains and mixed railroad advances on Wednesday
New York reports continued strength in the stock market with traders optimistic. Rail issues led the gains as Rock Island and Southern Pacific rose while Union Pacific and Atchison posted about a one percent advance. Other sectors showed modest activity and government bonds were steady. St Louis livestock and New York prices for produce and meats followed, with cattle and hog receipts noted and various commodities priced.
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New York
Rock Inland
Union Pacific, Atchison and Southern Railway
Missouth
Kansas &Texas Preferred
Wtecks
Foral Traction
Chicago Union Traction
Simmon
Tiondan Houses
Ld Wit
Woman in Black witness describes early confrontation
Prosecution led by E C Bryant from Warrington Street recounts a fight that ended with Hale striking Selberg and Hey through a window. Eyewitnesses include William Day and Eugene Webster, with Bryant noting the defendant’s admission later. Judge Alford warns jurors against outside discussions and news panel accounts.
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Woman In Black
Charles Sintert
Ras
Selberg
Hale
Bryant
Helsbert
Nog
Brother
Tlale
Bolbert
Eugene Webster
Fale
Alford
Wagon Struck by Car in Irvington Intersection
A dial wagon owned by Gill 4 Greenen was struck by an Irvington car at Oriental and Washington streets. The wagon, driven by C. H. Marsh, escaped injury to both driver and horses.
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Gill 4 Greenen
Irvington
Oriental and
Washington Sts
C. H. Marsh
Wheat Prices Rally Amid General Liquidation Signals
Chicago markets report broad selling in wheat with Argentine offerings easing bears, December and May contracts trading lower early but paring losses as prices drift. Corn and oats largely steadier while pork and lard futures show mixed moves. live stock receipts cited with varied values across cattle and sheep.
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Fhicago
Svernagl
Ywice
Chicago
Pal Shores
Ua Faliowa
Sige
Cured Meats and Live Stock Prices Featured in Chicago Cart Notes
An OCR style listing covers meats and coal products from Reliable brands to Staulders and Indiana beans, plus a dense Chicago live stock summary from SCRIPPS-AURAE TELEGRAM and Cincinnati Livestock reports. Cattle and hog receipts, price ranges, and note on two sewing machines advertised in THE BUN'S for sale column.
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Cincinnati Livestock
Scripps-M'Rae Telegham
Cincinnati
B. Gond
Sabe
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