Open Letter Warns Saloon Men of Harsh Penalties
Indianapolis police court judge Thomas C. Whallon writes an open letter to saloon keepers outlining strict penalties for unlawful liquor sales. He warns fines from $10 to $100, up to 90 days in the workhouse, and possible license revocation on repeat offenses. He pledges doubled scrutiny for druggists and vows to end the costly fights between vendors and police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas ©. Whallon
Police Court
Indianapolis
Board of Safety
Marion County
New York Delegation Might Split Over Hughes Endorsement
Washington dispatch reports New York county Republican leaders delayed action on resolutions endorsing Gov. Hughes for president. President Roosevelt is cited as influencing the delay, signaling possible divided support in New York and offsetting potential Ohio delegation talk linked to Sen. Foraker.
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Indianapolis Sun
Washington
Gov. Hughes
New York County Republican Committee
Herbert Parsons
Foraker
New York
Judge rules against Sholtz claim over Rhodius plans
Probate Judge Merle N A Walker announced Saturday that the claim of F J Sholtz and Son of Evansville against George Rhodius for 7800 for rowing plans to the Rhodius mansion would not be allowed.
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Merle N. A. Walker
F. J. Sholtz & Son
Evansville
George Rhodius
Rhodius
Millionaire 5 Hurt in Blaze at Home
A wealthy individual identified as Millionaire 5 suffered injuries in a house fire at his residence. Firefighters battled flames while the victim was wrapped in blankets and removed to safety. No further details on timing or location provided.
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Millionaire
Did Thieves Fire Home
New York December 21 rescue of Isaac W. Hays and his two sons after a blaze at 200 Riverside drive left them burned. Mrs Hays fainted and residents aided her with water soaked bedcloths. A diamond brooch theft claim spurred burglary rumors as 200 residents fled their rooms and gathered belongings amid the fire.
Man Arrested After Climbing Over Counter for Food
Harry Huddelson entered C. V. Harper’s restaurant at 216 North Delaware Street on a Friday night and climbed over the counter to help himself. Police pulled him from under a pile of wrecked pies and other debris. He claimed Harper owed him money and had a right to eat there. Harper said he could eat like any customer. Huddelson was arrested.
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Harry Huddelson
C. V. Harper
Delaware St
Harper
Huddelson
Miners Aid Planned as John Mitchell Converts to Catholic Faith
John Mitchell, injured at the miners and operators conference at Clarpool hotel, will be instructed in Roman Catholic beliefs and become a Catholic. Mrs. Mitchell in Spring Valley, Illinois, was notified. The conference adjourned without deciding revival of the interstate wage pact. another meeting is set for January 30. An executive board appropriated funds for miners’ families, sending $1,000 to Monongah West Virginia and $1,000 to Darr mines near Connellsville Pennsylvania, with $500 to Alabama aid.
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Clarpool Notel
Mitchell
Spring Valley
Ill
Monongah
W. Va
Darr
Connellsville
Alabama
Jurors Sickness Delays Grand Jury Report
The grand jury was ready to report on key inquiries when juror Fred Steinmeyer fell ill and could not attend. Action was postponed to Monday. cases under review include Acton and Cumberland interurban accidents, Seth M Richcreek disappearance, Irvington Land Co, asphalt street repairs, and alleged assault on Attorney Charles W Moores by contractor W N Nugent. Indictments in several cases expected Monday.
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Fred Steinmeyver
Acton and
Cumberland
Seth M. Richcreek
Irvington Land Company
Charles W. Moores
W. N. Nugent
Preacher defendant questions sanity in criminal court
William Kirby colored preacher on trial for attempting to kill policeman William Wilson. He proclaimed liberty or death and spoke with God as deputies intervened. Judge Pritchard asked doctors Neu and Wynn to assess his sanity. no evidence heard Saturday. The case has consumed extensive criminal court time with witnesses to come.
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Criminal Court
William Kirby
William Wilson
Kirby
James A. Pritchard
Democrat M. T. Carmichael Dies at 60 in Bloomington
M. T. Carmichael, 60, a prominent Democrat and leading stock dealer in Monroe County, Bloomington, died yesterday of paralysis. He was well known in local politics and business.
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Bloomington
Ind
M. T. Carmichael
Monroe County
Miss Rose Otto Sues for Breach of Promise
Rose Otto filed a breach of promise suit against Fred C. Homeier claiming he promised to marry on October 2 but did not. The case was dismissed after Homeier paid $150. Otto had spent $100 on a wedding dress and quit a $1 weekly job, suffering distress.
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Fred CC. Homeier
Rose D. Otto
Homeier
Miss Otto
Bomb Explodes in New York Tenement Hurting Many
An unidentified man detonates a bomb in a five story tenement at 633 First Avenue injuring about twenty and wrecking the first floor. Thousands spill into the streets in night attire, fearing a collapse as police quell the panic. John Dooley reports sighting the bomber.
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E. Thirty-fifth-st
John Dooley
First-ave
Dooley
Hospital Funds In City Budget Questioned
Frederick E. Matson, corporation counsel, says the $51,000 appropriation to repair the City hospital may be invalid. The council introduced a $100,000 appropriation, but the finance committee did not recommend it, and the ordinance was altered without City Controller Breunig's approval and passed for $51,000. The hospital needs repairs and a special council meeting Monday night may reconsider and pass the measure.
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City Board of Health
Frederick E. Matson
Bookwalter
Fiiance Committee
George T. Breunig
Gasoline Stove Explosion Burns Local Girl
Miss Clara Vandey daughter of Ernest Vandey was burned Saturday in a gasoline stove explosion at 713 Elinst. Her right arm and face were singed but injuries are not serious. Flames flew across the room when she lit a match after detecting a leak. Fire department extinguished flames as mother rescued and dress caught fire.
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Clara Vandey
Ernest Vandey
Hold Argument in Suit Over Track Elevation Damages
In Indianapolis the city’s motion to strike out a large portion of Adams & Raymond Veneer Co’s complaint seeking about 40 000 dollars for damages linked to Massachusetts avenue track elevation was argued in superior court Saturday. Judge J L McMaster took the matter under advisement with a large team of attorneys present.
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Indianapolis
Adams & Raymond Veneer Company
Massachusetts Ave
Superior Court
J. L. McMaster
Widow Dies After Letter Request For Gift In Arkansas
Mrs. Lucinda Kimbel, 86, was found dead in her Marion home yesterday afternoon. She had been writing a letter to her son in Arkansas asking for a Christmas present when she died. The incident occurred at the home of her son William Kimbel.
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Marion
Ind
Lucinda Kimbel
William Kimbel
Arkansas
Prosecution Dismissed in McMahan Case After Accident
On the recommendation of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Charles Remster the prosecution of Hamilton County farmer James W. McMahan for running over Jake Seligman was dismissed in criminal court after hearing the facts Remster stated he could not see why McMahan was fined in police court since he could not have avoided the accident
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Charles Remster
James W. McMahan
Hamilton County
Little Jake Seligman
Remster
McMahan
Tragedy Tells of Christmas Wish for Alpha Crowley
A crippled Indianapolis girl named Alpha Crowley, 12, asks not for dolls but for a prosthetic limb and a chance at schooling. Her father is unemployed and her family faces hardship, with two siblings ill and the mother patching flour sacks to survive. The charity group seeks donations to provide an artificial leg and support her schooling through the Charity Organization Society and secretary Charles S Grout.
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Christ
Alpha Crowley
Alpha
Crowley
Santa Claus
Santa
Society
Charles S. Grout
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Roosevelt
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Mrs. Hays
Terrace Apartments
Riverside Drive
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Hays
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Fifth-ave
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Jemon
Yndianapolis
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Firstave
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