Salvation Army Christmas Treat in Indianapolis Draws Major Effort
The Salvation Army prepares Indianapolis Christmas dinner and gifts at the Virginia Avenue auditorium drawing major support. Major Escott warns Tuesday, December 22, is the final day for assistance checks and eligibility proofs. Many groups donate money and supplies as merchants, clubs, and public officers back the effort to aid the needy on Christmas morning.
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Salvation Army
Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis
Indianano
Major Escott
Army
Fscott
Salvation Army Christmas Charity Appeal Urges Donations Today
A call to give to the Salvation Army Christmas charities urging immediate coin donations for feeding and clothing the poor. The message stresses not to fear giving generously and to donate today and tomorrow, with any remaining funds used after the Christmas treat.
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Salvation Army
Hains Declares Brother’s Trial Harsh Amid Court Drama
Thornton Jenkins Hains speaks in dramatic terms about his brother Peter C. Hains in Flushing jail as the trial for murder of William E. Annis unfolds. Witness Charles M. Roberts testifies that Hains drew a revolver to threaten him and that the brothers remained calm during the tragedy.
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William E. Annis
Tch
Thornton Jenkins Hains
Rsythe
New York
Peter C. Hains
Flushing
Lif
Pete
Tony
Bayside
Chas. M. Roberts
Thorton Jenkins Hains
Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Roberts
Capt. Hains
Thornton Jenkins Haines
Hains Brothers
Woman Charged With Arson Tied to Multiple Poisonings
The body of Cath, daughter of Mrs Mary, was exhumed in St Pauls Cemetery. Police say the case hinges on a child’s body and a fire that injured six relatives at Mars home. Five other bodies were found ill at the home, triggering a broader probe into potential poisonings.
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Cathas Old
Mary Aas
ST. Paul’s Cemetery
Mars
Democrats Contest State Races in Close Indiana Ballot Fight
Democratic candidates vow to contest the results as they press for legality of votes in Indiana. A state contest commission plan is in flux with Burt New withdrawing due to cost. Crown Point hosts the Lake county hearing where Ed Simon seeks to unseat Edward Wick from the House. If successful, the outcome could shift state offices and the top ticket.
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Infi
Burt New
Northon
Crown Point
Lake County
Edd Simon
Edward Wick
Simon
Public Instruction
Ing
New Juries For All Graft Gages Reform Ordered
A county and city graft trials will use a regular panel jury for each case with four week terms starting January. Judge Pritchard bans six month jury service calls and notes farmers and businesspeople should not be required to serve that long. The change creates new juries for each graft case and resets panels previously drawn this month for January trials.
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Pritchard
H. W. Marshall
Verdict Awarded Four Thousand to Woman Against City
Judge Weir in superior court No 4 entered judgment on a jury verdict of 4000 in favor of Sarah Ray against the city of Indianapolis. The claim alleged negligence due to a sidewalk defect on Illinois street near Georgia, injuring the woman.
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Weir
Superior Court No
Sarah Ray
Indianapolis
Illinois Street
Georgia
Salvation Army Christmas Dinner Drive Urges Donations
Endorsed by press as a worthy charity, the Salvation Army serves Christmas cheer to the poor in large cities, aiding the fallen and disadvantaged. Editors urge immediate contributions to the Christmas dinner fund to brighten many lives on holiday.
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Salvation Army
Bedford Democrat
Army to Feed 1000 Families and Prepare 2000 Boxes
Major Escott urges timely appeals for charity, or those asking for aid will be presumed seasoned at seeking charity. On Tuesday, the army plans to investigate applicants. Wednesday and Thursday see 1000 volunteers prepare dinners for 1000 families at the army store room 35 N Capitol Avenue. Two thousand Christmas boxes will be assembled for distribution Christmas night at the Auditorium. A large decorated Christmas tree will entertain children, with Dr Fletcher presenting an illustrated Egypt talk after his travels.
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Escott
Army
N. Capitol Avenue
Dr. Fletcher
Indianapolis
Fletcher
Egypt
Sunday Night at Schroder's Saloon Sparks Missing Girl Case
Sgt De Rogsette with the girl's father searched William Schroder's roadhouse at Thirty-third and College. Two 18 year old girls Jessie Clark and Leanor McNamara were present while the missing 17 year old girl evaded the search. The girl was found by telephone and met her father at Pennsylvan ia and Washington. Schroder was arrested for violating the Nicholson law by allowing minors in his saloon and he faces police court Wednesday.
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de Rogsette
William Schroder
Thirty-third
College Avenue
Jessie Clark
Prospect Street
Leanora McNarma
Deloss Street
Pennsylvania
Washington Street
Schrober
Christmas spat lands couple in police court
An argument over Christmas spending led Elizabeth Wiley and Charles Wiley of 1443 West Ohio Street to be arrested by Patrolman Forsyth. In court Charles was released without a fine while Elizabeth admitted drinking beer and was fined 11 dollars. She resisted being taken to the matron's office, prompting the bailiff to drag her inside as she cried for her husband.
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Elizabeth Wiley
Charles Wiley
Ohio Street
Forsyth
Carnegie Tells The Committee About Steel
Andrew Carnegie testified before the Ways and Means Committee in Washington on December 21 regarding his earlier statement on tariff reduction for steel and its products. He said he had nothing to add beyond the magazine article that led to his summons and noted Judge Gary’s figures were correct for what they projected, though based on future trade conditions no man could forecast.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Ways and Means Committee
Carnegie
Payne
Cochran
Gary Given
Wage Increase for Motormen and Conductors at Indianapolis Traction
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company directors vote a wage raise for motormen and conductors effective January 3, with President Hugh J. McGowan credited for the initiative. The raise, plus a 1 percent stock dividend, will add between 16000 and 20000 dollars to the annual pay of the affected workers compared with 1908 totals.
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Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Hugh J. McGowan
Ring for Negro Lover Drives Neglect Case in Court
Mrs. Vinette Perrott a white widow faces juvenile court for abandoning and neglecting three children including a 3 year old girl. Evidence shows she bought a ring for a Black admirer at 118 dollars and may have diverted or sold the children’s property. An investigation into the funds source continues.
Special Train To Vicksburg For Indiana Monuments Dedication
Governor Hanly writes the dedication speech for Indiana soldiers who died in the siege. A commission will present monuments to the governor, who will hand them to the United States with a War Department representative receiving them. A special train leaves Sodiamipaie at 8 p.m. Sunday via Pennsylvania and Illinois Central to Vicksburg. Soldiers and others may ride with the governor and staff.
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Hanly
Vicksburg
Indiana
United States
War Department
Sodiamipaie
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Tlinois Central
Bartlett Sentenced to Reformatory for Murder
Thomas Bartlett, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the Charles Custer case, received a sentence of two to 21 years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. The jury verdict followed a prearranged fight in which Custer knocked Bartlett down and Bartlett then claimed a revolver was imagined.
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Thomas Bartlett
Charles Custer
Criminal Court
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Bartlett
Custer
Escaped slayer targets Milwaukee pastors at two churches
Milwaukee Wis Dec 21 a frantic search is under way for a man believed to be the escaped killer who shot Sister Theresa on Christmas Eve. He attacked Rev Joseph S LaBoule and Rev Andrew Kunny at St Josephs and Rev N Maas at St Michaels, brandishing a heavy cross and causing panic before fleeing. Police compare him to Gustav Wirth, a 1907 Christmas Eve killer who escaped Oshkosh asylum.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Sister Theresa
St. Mary's Hospital
Joseph S. LaBoule
Andrew Kunny
St. Joseph's Church
N. Maas
Steals Clock and 19 Given Year in Cell
Clyde Denshan pleaded guilty to petit larceny and was sentenced to from one to eight years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. He stole from four women, all appearing in court, and had been aided by Rev. Joshua Stansfield who had helped him secure prior work. On the way to a position Denshan entered a house and walked off with a clock.
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Clyde Denshan
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Denshan
Joshua Stansfield
Denshaw
Highwaymen sentenced for highway robbery in Indianapolis
Paul Huhn 31, Joseph Wagner 29, and William Niedenthal were sentenced by Criminal Judge James A. Pritchard Monday. Huhn received two to 14 years after conviction, Wagner pleaded guilty linked to the Bridges hold‑up on East Tenth Street, and Albert Van 21 was released under a suspended sentence. Wagner and Niedenthal also robbed Norman Hendricks near Shelby Street and Woodlawn Avenue, while carrying goods from Swift store. Police link recent deportations to breaking up the highwaymen gang.
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Paul Huhn
Joseph Wagner
William Niedenthal
James A. Pritchard
Huhn
Albert van
Frank Bridges
E. Tenth Street
Ar. Bridges
Armel Akins
Bookwalter
Van
Norman Hendricks
Hendricks
Shelby Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Niedenthal
Wagner
Swift
Elm Street
Indianapolis
Thomas Endly Rests After Long Illness Funeral Held
The funeral for Thomas E. Endly, who died Friday after a nearly 20 year illness, was held Monday afternoon at the family home on Bellefontaine Street. Endly, former chairman of the city board of aldermen, leaves a widow, three brothers and three sisters.
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Thomas E. Endly
Bellefontaine Street
Endly
City Aldermen
Workman Hurt by Falling Earth at City Site
James Howard was injured when a large mass of frozen earth fell on him in a cellar at Sherman avenue and Chicago street. He was transported to City hospital for treatment.
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James Howard
Howard
Sherman Avenue
Chicago Street
City Hospital
Salvation Army Christmas charity praised by AM
AM endorses the Salvation Army for its Christmas work aiding city families. He recalls using their donation tin boxes at home and notes his family contributes as a way to show appreciation for the charity’s efforts.
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Salvation Army
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