Indianapolis Plans Big Police Expansion With Substations
Robert Metzger, due to become superintendent after January 1, calls Indianapolis police inadequate and urges adding 150 officers to match larger cities. He proposes four police substations and cites rail center crime patterns, outlining improvements after studying Washington, New York, and Cincinnati police systems.
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Indianapolis
Robert. Metzger
Metzger
Washington City
New York
Cincinnati
Indianapatis
Alee
Louisville
Defendants Win Long Bank Case In Noblesville Trial
Special to the Sup. Noblesville Ind Dec 2 The case of Emer Stevenson receiver for the Indiana Banking company against Jons C New and John C Wright concluded with a verdict for the defendants at 41 oclock this morning after a 52 day trial The plaintiff sought recovery 92 dollars and costs
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Noblesville, Ind
Emer Stevenson
Indiana Banking Company
Jons C. New
John C. Wright
Plaintife
New Trial Granted for Jocko Brig es Chicago Youth
In Springfield NL Lee a new trial for Jocko Brigiza a Chicago youth sentenced to death for murder has been granted by the supreme court. The appeal followed a lengthy court fight with Briggs attorneys and the state. Judge Barnes appointed Edward Kiter to lead the appeal. Brigiza was convicted of killing Hans Peterson during a Robey and Huthe holdup. he had a wife and children. the defense argued alibi.
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Springfield
Lee
Brigiza
Chicago
Supreme Wert
Barnes
Briggs
Vars
Kept a relative on the payroll
Francis Hendricke state superintendent of Insure Vance testified before the insurance investigating committee in New York on December 21. He presented a staff list showing a relative Kate Hendricks employed as a residential clerk at 2500 dollars yearly and defended limited appointments. He said the department cannot thoroughly audit large companies, requiring ten men a year to review records. He criticized directors’ accountability and noted publicity as a factor in corruption.
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Scripps-McRee Peesa Association
New York
Francis Hendiricke
Vance
Insurance Investigating Committee
Hat
Lst
Kate Hendricks
Lttendricks
Hughes
Lendricks
The
Mun Mal
Ten Laricks
Armstrong
Shoemaker Will 18 Filed for Probate of John Shoemaker Will
The will of John Shoemaker is filed for probate with George Pearson named executor. Bequests include to Cues and Sallie Shoemaker, Thom Sind Kate Shoemaker, Sallie Watson, Judith Hardin, and Mary Hall, with specific sums and real estate valued at several thousand dollars. After the survivor’s death, half of remaining estate goes to daughter Emma Pearson and a quarter to the executor for grandchildren Virghila Gwin and John S Straughan.
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John
Thursthes ‘Che
Sharmaker
George Pearson
Cues
Sallie Shormaker
Thom Sind
Kate Shouma
Sallie Watson
Qwensborn
Judith Hardin
Straughan
Emm A. Pearson
New Rates Go In for Mexico and Nearby Routes
A meeting at the Claypool hotel Thursday morning set new rate sheets for Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Newark, Zanesville, Lima, Dayton, Springfield, Akron, Mansfield, Canton, Indianapolis, and Louisville. The effort focuses on reducing border to Mexican destinations and aligning with Central Passenger Association territory. Kentucky and Tennessee routing via Danville also updated due to the Southern railway cutoff. Representatives from major lines attended, including W & Joyce, C. C. Bites, W. R. McParlane, E. W. Bavhelder, J. G. Remey, and Geo. Ingalls who served as chairman.
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Cincinati
Cleveland
Calumbus
Newark
Zanesville
Tinos
Widlumpolis
Dayton
Springfield
Akron
Mansfield
Canton
Indianaports
Louisville
Mexico
Pennsylvania
E.W. Bavhelder
Q. Ingamelin
Vandalia
RC. Fideum
L. Bo
W. Prank Sitnn
G. Remey
Millnose Central
U M. Woodman
Movon
Vingulsr
B&o
M. Doxle
LA. Blatterman
Wabash
W. K Agnew
Geo. Stevel
Chas
C. Clarke
Geo
W. Ingalls
Big Four
W. Q. Ingametis
Wre
Unanimousi
Indiana Rate Sheet
W. A. Yule
Nat Hill Could Field New Candidate For Old Guard Chair
The Old Guard may nominate Nat Hill for chairman, replacing James P. Goodrich who may retire. The plan reportedly shifts Goodrich’s reentry focus to Nat Hill, with Goodrich possibly pursued as a fourth term candidate if the maneuver succeeds. Bloomington in the Second District shapes the political backdrop as Nat Hill, longtime state treasurer, looms in the evolving contest.
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FOP
James P. Goodrieh
Nat. AL Hil
Sich & Jumoe
Goodrich
Nat Hi
Holtoved
Bloomington
von Bronsmen
John C. Chaney
Bullivan
Republis
Congress
Uitve
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Roma
George A. MM. Shideler
Hill
Audi
Mijde
Kamother
Io Fine
Nat
Money Orders Surge As Foreign Sends Dominate
SEND MONEY HOME articles show a sharp rise in money orders over the last two weeks. Foreign nationals in Indianapolis largely prefer sending funds home rather than giving presents, with typical orders at or above 190 dollars. The money order department, under Supervisor Byfet, notes German and British senders lead in volume, followed by Italy and Russia, while New York bankers handle delivery. Extra clerks and longer hours have been added to manage the crowd at the windows, with offices open until six each evening.
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Indianapolis
New York
Une
Tain
Ligfield
People’s
Nauk
Alou
Iran
Gerfammy
Great
Briuvin
Italy
Money Granted to Church in Probate Case
The probate court on Thursday ordered the transfer of the estate of the late Louis Wottlebe to St Mary’s Catholic Church. The Union Trust Company handled the proceedings and the executor, Father Sheidel, announced the action. The deceased’s heir was not named in the will.
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Louis Wottlebe
Thureday
Union ‘Trust Company
St Mary's Atholic Church
Res
Sheidel
Milan Tra
Atater
Public Service Ventures and Local Ads in Aurora
The notice outlines India Public Service Company plans to build water and heat services in Aurora with a $20,000 capital, listing directors David J Hayne Oliver St Hubbard Thomas I Commit and Withred B Ble. It also advertises Monsett's Kandiety for men and women a diamond sale by J P Mullaly at 3 Moni scent-place with prices from 10 to 10.0, and a Dec 5 sale lasting one week.
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India Public Service Company
Mereyday T
CIA
Aurore Und
David J Hayne
Ol'ver St Hubbard
Thomas 1. Commit
Withred B
J. P. Mullaly
Bold Robbery Suspect Pleads Guilty in Churnley Court
Ernest Bishop admitted theft of a large quantity of jewelry from Jury Belm’s store in Warlington. He pled guilty and received a prison sentence of one to three years in the Indiana state prison. Police say the robbery occurred the prior week as he entered the jewelry shop and helped himself to valuables before fleeing to Franklin.
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Ernest Bishop
Churneley
Branklin
Pencils Start an Epidemic
An investigation by the State Board of Health closed that an epidemic of diphtheria at Yale Center was caused by public ownership of pencils. The School Board kept pencils for pupils, gartered up in the morning, and one contravital diphtheria spread to all pupils by means of the pencil. The State Board ordered the pencils discarded and the system wiped out.
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Scrippe-Mellec Press Association
Topeka
Easley
Healthy Lo
Yatee Center
McGaughey Appointed Marion County Health Secretary
Dr. Carl McCaughey, son of County Commissioner John McGaughey, was appointed secretary of the Marion County Board of Health by the commissioners on Thursday. Dr. McGaughey fills the role previously held by Dr. Rebay Hodsin, who has served as police surgeon. I observe Lafayette Snidiers’ home referenced in the note.
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Carl McCaughey
John KE. McGaughey
Marion County Board of Bleaiih
Hee
Rebay Hodsin
McGaughey
Lafayette Snidiers
McCracken Defiant in Shooting Case Watch at City Hospital
Ralph McCracken, wounded but alive, accuses Alf Fullbright of causing the match that led to the shooting. He tells Deputy Coroner Robert son and detectives Tatiser and Larsh that Fullbright provoked him, denies intent to shoot, and recalls a tense confrontation at the mother-in-law’s home. Fullbright’s wife had eloped with him the day before, amid lingering family tensions as McCracken recounts.
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City Hospital
Robertson
Tatiser
Larsh
Ralph
Om Thomas
Fallbright
Fullbright
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Fulbright
Sheffield-ave
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Ims
Reagan
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Ate
Ter
Tammy
Bullbright
Falbright
McCraacken
Fred
Br. Drenhan
Len
MeCracken
Ralph McCracken
Thomas Fairbeight
Thomas Keeps the Coop Over Property Dispute
A puzzled court record describes Thomas retaining a chicken coop valued at 1.50, claiming it within property overseen by Samuel B. Perkins. The tenant, Perkins, asserted ownership, with attorney Pred McAllister involved. A remnant of testimony names a witness and outlines a disputed eviction judgment.
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Fudge Mba Thiveaehey
Deery
Samuel B. Perkine
Thomas
Aperann
Perkins
McAliiater
Piereniy
Dreams of Youth Insanity Hearing for 93-Year-Old Woman
Ann Harter, a colored seamstress aged 93, faces a sanity exam before Justice of the Peace Stanton. An affidavit authored by the Alpha Home for Aged Colored Women accompanies the petition.
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Ann Harter
Justice of the Paty Stanton
Alpha Home
Cole Ore
Storm Wreaks Coastline as Ships Suffer Damages
A fierce coastal storm drives winds up to 52 miles per hour causing widespread shipping damage. Numerous steamers are delayed or set adrift, and crews fear for safety. The event is described as the worst windstorm of the year with extensive disruption along the coast.
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Norpalk
Gil
Aptigan
Richmond Penny Club Dinner for Poor Children Planned
Richmon d Penny club to feed about 200 children next week with a $100 contribution from a New York millionaire known as Red Contributer. The gift is an annual donation by Mr Meld formerly of Richmond.
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Richmond
City Clerk-Elect Dies, Vacancy Expected in Bolth Bend
Reeiiol to the Bolth Bend, Inc., Deo. Y-Lea M. Kuchulasi, elected city clerk in November, died yesterday from complications. Mayor Jogarty is expected to appoint Clerk Kyser to fill the vacancy.
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Reeiiol
Bolth Bend, Inc
Deo. Y
Lea M. Kuchulasi
Jogarty
Kyser
Sil
Hold Lease Invalid as Marquette and the C. L. Return to Owners
New York report says Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton directors rejected the lease contracts for the Pere Marquette and the C. L. railways, deeming them illegal and beyond corporate power. Judson Harmon, as CH & D receiver, to seek court authority to carry out dissolution measures.
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Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Tere Marquette
Cafeuga, Cinechal & Joulsvilie Paiiroad
Attornscn
Obie
Judson Harmon
Pere Marquette
Lestal of Directors
Ere Marquette
CH & D
Wes Memand
Detroit
Dividend ordered in defunct Commercial rank case
Judge Fox in Richmond Indiana ordered receiver Eyekentier of the failed Commercial Bank at Hagerstown to pay a first dividend of 0 percent to depositors and creditors. About twenty seven thousand dollars will be distributed in this initial payout.
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No Appeal Declared in Gipe Case Trial
Special to the Sam Kew Castle Tri. Ree. Attor ney William Actrown and Pred Gause, defending Hutey Gipe in the tender of Mable Brachuck, Westalaht, announced Hutey would not file a motion for a new dely. Neither will Urey appeal to the Supreme court, stating Meirelent has been found guilty and convicted. Hweice of voluntary min d laughter for the same offense and that they are new through with the care 40 for dx he GX concerned, they are formed Suites Sparks and he will pay kentenes on Gipe, el for the nurs.
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Tri. Ree
William AC Trown
Gause
Hutey Gipe
Mable Brachuck
Westalaht
Hustey
Urey
Supreme Court
Meirelent
Sparks
Kentenes
Gipe
Brooks Succeeds Walsh At Tedford National Bank
Bedford Indiana special report notes John Ro Walsh resigns as bank president Tedford National Bank names Thorman J Brooks to succeed Walsh after a morning and evening board review of bank affairs finds financial condition splendid and sound.
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First, National Bank
Bedford
Ind
Gee Atheatnekhowlera
Tedford National Bank
Evewa Thorman J Brooks
John Ro Walsh
Hugh Watt Goes to Prison for Murder Plot
London December report states Hugh Watt, ex member of parliament, found guilty of offering a private detective money to arrange the murder of his former wife July Watt and Sir Reginald Veanenamp. Watt sentenced to ten years in prison in Mu, Kanna City. Derby peolroom reforms reduce city revenue. tax system under review with halt on operations.
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De-MeHne Presa Association
London
Hugh Waterlur
Raimed Alurebull
Watts
July Watt
Reginald Veanenamp
Watt
Kanna City
Cheely Council
Derby
Statuy
Te Expresa Benedit
SIUMO
Killed by a bull near Chicago in tragic accident
A report from Chicago describes the fatal incident where 10 year old Svorne Fessler died after a bull gored him in an apparent enclosure. The bull struck the child in the brain and left lung, with witnesses noting an unguarded space near the stall. Authorities overview the event as a fatal bull attack at a farm or fairground setting.
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Scripps-McRae
Ananel
Svorne Fessler
Charles Kantz Frm
Weal
Chicago
Fevzler
Appeal Letter From Chief Tad of Democrats A Plea for Participation
A 1903 Democratic national committee appeal urges Indiana voters to attend primaries and district conventions to shape party policy for two years. Thomas Taggart stresses unity, thorough organization, and mass involvement to ensure fair representation and Harmony across districts. The letter, dated December 20, 1903, emphasizes primaries as the means to empower the rank and file.
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Plale
Zion
Indiana
Democratic Party
Party of the People
T. Taggart
Democratic National Caminittes
Indianapolis
Fire damages New Castle dry goods store
Fire at 2 this morning damaged the Neff Barr dry goods store at 713,000 worth. The store, known as Chrisman goods, was insured for 3,000. Fire pressure and cause are under investigation.
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Neff-Barr
New Castle
Int
Dee
Barr Dry Goods
Chrisman Goods
Steamer Fire Reported Off Jersey Coast
A steamship caught fire south of WhaecoN life preservers were sent to sea. Rescue crews reported the vessel out at sea and life-saving units were mobilized as a distress signal went out from the Jersey coast.
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Aer
Herippe-McRae Preas Association
Bandy Mouk
Jersey
Atire
Frank Garver, Former Local Man, Dies in Cincinnati
In Indianapolis district papers, Frank Garver once a prominent local figure in business, died in Cincinnati from typhoid fever. The remains were brought to the home city for burial.
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Tehe Sen
McHmond
Ind
Frank Garver
Hyman Ens
Cincinnati
Ramninn
Congress Adjourns For Holidays In Washington
Both the House and Senate adjourned today for the holiday recess in Washington. They will reconvene on December 4.
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Aterianes
Washington
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Senste
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