Broken-Hearted Father Pleads For Daughter’s Prison Release
Alert Stevens of Greentown travels to Indianapolis to urge Gov. Durbin to release his daughter Florence from the girls industrial school. He says a hasty affidavit led to her incarceration, regrets the act, and has sought four years for her release after her brother’s death and her funeral visit. He continues working nights while petitioning for help.
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Hite
Stevens
Greentown
Indianapollr
Talwar L
Slatepy
Anna Maule
Tome
Wayne
Hun
Shen
Mit
Khim Tat
Indianapolis
Wages Cut Planned for 100,000 Miners
A report from a New York bulletin notes operators in Pennsylvania and West Virginia plan wage reductions affecting about 100,000 miners over the coming months, signaling a major labor cost cut in the coal industry.
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New York
Pennsylvarshind
West Virginia
Grapes Offered at Boosted Prices Across Local Market
An ad style fragment notes grapes priced at 3.50 per bunch with a mention of 179 per pound equivalent and a claim that each grape is worth five cents. The text references a grocery and generic trade dealings with unclear context and garbled phrases.
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Ana
Pnat
Inmet
Yorch
Too Much Pole Plagues West Street Neighbors
West street residents protest excessive poles from telephone telegraph and fire alarm lines. The center railway poles on Weat-st and Mor ris-st are removed and wooden posts line the street on both sides. Residents claim the poles angle toward homes harming property values and demand iron upright poles without angles.
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Atrezt Railway Company
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Morris-at
Weat-at
Herricks
Judge orders levy on stockholders of Asphalt Co
An order by Judge Kirk patric on the application of Receiver Tatnall of the Asphalt Company of America imposes a levy of 4 percent on stockholders. The amount collected will total about 24000.09 dollars to satisfy creditor claims of the insolvent firm. A burglary conviction and parental guidance scene are also noted.
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Newark
N. Ji
Kirkpatric
Tatnall
Asphalt Company of ‘America
Woman Arrested on Shoplifting Charge in Court
Tar W Chesapeake Alice Broderick 54, of Whe was arrested Monday night on shoplifting charges. Judge Wuallon sentenced her to 8 to 5 years and costs and confinement in the workhouse. She claims the toys in her possession were given by a woman. She has a ten month old baby and will be cared for by the Board of Children's Home.
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Alice Broderick
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Mandy
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Oman
Ainda
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Jatey Gilden
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Minols Steel Camionary
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Meade
Miners Hope for a Happy Christmas Amid Stable Labor
Secretary W. B. Wilson reports quiet dissension and steady employment among miners. In Pennsylvania a few workers remain, but operators have not revised agreements or imported workers, and wage increases are avoided to preserve existing contracts.
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Pennsylvania
election day urged for district convention delegates
Joseph T. Fanning, chairman, calls voters to elect 48 delegates to the Democratic district convention. The meeting will determine the district chairman and set the agenda for the upcoming gathering.
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Joseph T. Fanning
Foon
Litsy
Record of Office Orders and International Transactions
A dated note details office actions with domestic and international orders. It records that 116 orders were issued for small sums and that 14 domestic orders were paid, plus seven international orders totaling 208.29.
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Indiapapedas Posure
Te Biami
Outsiders Buried the Chicago Dead Amid Labor Tensions
Chicago December 2. Suburban undertakers conducted funeral services here Tuesday. It is believed striking drivers and Avery men may submit their differences to arbitration. Police chief O Neil ordered patrolmen to stop union picketing of houses where funerals are held.
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Chicago
O'Neil
One clear Christmas in twenty years reported by Weatherman Blythe
The Sun notes Tadlitiapotte had only one clear Christmas in the last two decades while others were cloudy or partly cloudy. Eight Christmases featured snow levels or near-zero readings, with pastures from duck trousers to straw hats described as comfortable as temperatures reached near freezing.
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Blythe
Tadlitiapotte Han
Stow
Allexrees
Miners Executive Board Set to Meet January Fourth
The national executive board of the United Mine Workers will convene in Indianapolis on January 4 to plan for the national convention. If Pennsylvania issues are unresolved by then, further action may be considered.
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Miners’ Executive Board
National Executive Board
The
United Mine Workers
Indianapalis
Pennsylvania
Help the Sun seeks Christmas aid for needy family
The Sun appeals for donations to a poor family with an invalid father, a mother, and six children. Toys, clothes, and food are requested to brighten their holiday, with charitable readers urged to inquire at The Sun for the family’s details.
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Acme
Banks to Close for Holiday Week
Banks and trust companies will close for the holiday period with reduced staff and altered hours. Customers are advised to plan ahead as services will resume on Thursday after the observance.
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Dai
Notea
Cutting Hhe J 2 AW reduces gas belt fares nationwide
The Hhe J 2. & AW. has cut passenger rates in its gas belt territory to about a single fare for a round trip. Officials cite electric rail competition as the cause. Ohio reports say the K W. and CoM. & D. have resumed a rate war on the Western Ohio electric railway.
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Gas Bell
Ohio
Com. & D
Western Ohio Electre Railway
Coroner Probes Tolliver Killing and Local Disputes
The coroner heard witnesses Tuesday in the Tolliver case involving a patrolman’s hire and a deposed confrontation at the Roose ner store. Separate suits concern a disputed team and wagon with Asbury Ray denying ownership while Peter Fupkoman and Funkmin face related business tensions and a knife incident. An uproar in Muskingumst involved police and a shooting claim amid racial tensions. MRRAIL, Inc. reports a capital increase from 250000 to 1000000.
Dr Hurty Denounces Press and Divorce Tales
A fragmented report portrays Dr Hurty rebuking reporters for drama and false stories about divorce cases. It references Anna Maule, Elizabeth Cooper, and Miss Elizbeth Cooper amid a broader list of sensational notes and legal hints from several cities.
Conscience Prodded Him The Dowie Influence Tale
An ex telegraph operator recalls a northern town tale of a young consumptive woman follower of Dowie who sent prayers to the Prophet. Messages claimed Dowie responded with healing signs and time stamps but no reply ever reached the sender, revealing possible manipulation.
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Alexander Dowie
Ta ' Ae Sun
Filllah
Dicie
Splgane
Dowie
Piguck
Guespie murder case jury report delayed in Rising Sun
The jury investigating the Guespie murder had not filed a report by Tuesday afternoon. Frank Napier was arrested Monday night on drunkenness and disturbing the peace, claiming heart trouble after a fall while intoxicated. Three officers restrained him until patrolmen arrived. The Indianapolis civic improvement association reports steady membership growth and monthly meetings.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Frank Napier
Massachusetts
Napier
Haley
Repp
County contracts awarded for coal and burial work
The county let contracts to A. B. Beyer & Co for coal at prices from 2.33 to 14¢ per ton across county institutions. Logsdon Bros. were the only other bidder. The burial contract went to Royster & Auking. Other bidders included Beck & Murrell and C. Welse & Bon.
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Desperate marauders target ste Ver Nagwenstchaem
A chaotic raid described with confusion as marauders attack a location near Ver Nagwenstchaem. The assailants reportedly used revolvers and forced entry, with windows broken and safes attempted. Commmotion spreads through the area as authorities seek to identify suspects.
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Turnley
Deatherbizion & Herne
Unclear Street Scene Startles Passengers
Reading OCR fragment describes startled passengers on a street. A woman appears, some dialogue or sounds noted, onlookers react and a bystander tale unfolds in a crowded setting. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse for precise events or names.
City Charter Conflicts with Budget Delays and Hospital Bid Hold
A summary of Indianapolis city strife over charter rules delaying appropriations for a hospital project. Officials note bids cannot be awarded without funds, forcing re-advertisement despite clear cost estimates and urgency amid building needs.
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Downing
Board of Works
Tuveday
SUN
Indianapolis
Saas
Paty Forest
Vandals Attack Maywood Church in Early Tuesday Incident
Reported vandalism at the Maywood church on Tuesday night involved arson and property damage. Police and church leaders describe substantial harm to interior facilities and disruption of services as investigators prepare to examine the scene and gather testimonies from congregants.
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Furniure
Erie
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Greta
Soldier’s Death Flag Mischief Leads to Warrant
A veteran Jesse Thomas was charged with stealing a state flag used at a funeral and later returned after a mix up with other regalia. Investigations showed the flag was borrowed for a Knight’s funeral and not immediately returned until authorities pursued a warrant. the accused was discharged.
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Jesse Resegel
Jesse ‘Thomas
Calor
Dythhis
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State House
Hagenid
Christmas greenery trade in Indianapolis totals estimated
The note outlines holiday sales in Indianapolis with about sixty carloads of holly mistletoe and laurel wreaths. It estimates 12 000 pounds of greens at roughly 3 cents per pound, with merchandisers selling at 4 to 7 cents a pound and projecting a total around 505 00.
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Indianapolis
Bntt
Indianapolie
Ex-Slave Seeks Restitution Over Promised Property Deed
A former slave, Mak dred Keen, sues Ida and Moraee Grummer in county court alleging breach of contract after deed transfer. She claims they failed to support and care for her as agreed in exchange for the property deed valued at SLA. The trial opened Tuesday amid disputes over obligations and compensation.
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Ida
Grummer
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