Wardog Relents After Protest Halts Italian Cruiser
In Lagayura Venezuela on December 23, the Red Diner Caracas from New York arrived without incident as blockading ships did not fire. Lieut Commander Diehl of the Marietta pressed the Italian Giovanni Bausan to refrain from stopping the American liner, meeting the Italian captain for an hour. The cruiser then entered port and the steamer Willemstad was to proceed.
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New York
Diehl
Marietta
Giovanni Bausan
Navy Department
Willemstadt
Police Officers Keep Christmas Workload Despite Festive Hopes
In Indianapolis, patrol wagon drivers and desk sergeants work through Christmas as city life and emergencies demand. Officers Hollihan Steinruck Crane and Bray recall years of duties, saving a crying child from a drunken father and noting Christmas rarely brings relief for the police who guard life and property.
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Jerry Hollihan
Jerry
Joe Steinruck
Indianapolis
Hollihan
Sergt. Crane
Sergt. Bray
Indiana
Trailway
Callas
Indiana potato crop soars with record yields
State statistician Johnson notes Indiana raised over 6.97 million bushels of potatoes and 3.16 million tons of hay this year. He cites total crop value at 116.87 million for 1902 versus 89.14 million in 1901 and urges farmers to hold on to farmland, dismissing panic talk.
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Indiana
Fell From Scaffold Injures Man at Federal Building
Jesse B. Stone of 314 North Alabama Street and two other workmen were injured Tuesday morning when he fell eleven feet from a scaffold at the new federal building. He suffered back and hip injuries and was taken to City Hospital by ambulance. his condition was reported not serious. Sunday School Entertainment Planned at Olivet Presbyterian Church for Santa Claus reception Wednesday night.
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Olivest
Presbyterian Sunday School
Santa Claus
New Liner Advertisements On Seventh Page
New liner advertisements on the seventh page today include a young man wanted to drive a delivery wagon furnished rooms for rent a girl wanted for general housework rooms with board for rent white tax terrier lost first mortgage loans on improved property six rooms for sale ear ring lost crate bungies and misheard items.
Such Good Fellows Hilgemeier Brothers Win Police Court Dismissal
Frank and George Hilgemeier refused to exhibit their scales to James Bartley the inspector. Affidavits were filed but later dropped as the brothers agreed to have scales tested. Bartley moved to dismiss the case and the judge approved.
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Frank
George Hilgemeier
James Bartley
Bartley
Hilgemeier Brothers
Hartley
Central has 1O answer
A child requests Santa Claus via a downtown information desk and is redirected to Santa’s secretary. Clerks handle a flood of requests from youngsters, some creative, some practical, as they seek gifts and experiences in the busy shop district. A North-side boy even asks for a pesthouse in ward 4.
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Santa
Banta
Ward 4
Saloon Keeper Fights Slot Machine Fine Suspension
William Schober of 902 Fort Wayne Ave had his judgment suspended by Acting Judge James Collins in police court after a slot machine was found in his saloon basement. The case concerns an outstanding fine for the alleged machine.
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William Schober
Fort Wayne Ave
James Collins
Schober
Bleeding of the Gums Leads to Tragic Death at Hotel Morton
The 11-year-old Mrs. Hazle, diagnosed with hemophilia, attempted suicide by wrist incisions and morphine after bleeding difficulties. Autopsy by Deputy Coroner Nelson Brayton noted extensive petechial hemorrhages and lack of blood, with the body moved to Cincinnati by stepfather M. M. Jacques.
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M. M. Jacques
Nelson Brayton
Hutchinson Siblings Die From Smallpox At City Hospital
Edgar Hutchinson aged 19 died of smallpox at City hospital on Tuesday morning. His brother Thomaz is ill in the pesthouse with the disease. The family boarded at 920 Miley avenue where contagion was brought by James Coffee, a workman who contracted the illness at the Flower mission hospital on the City hospital grounds.
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Edgar Hutchinson
City Hospital
Hutchinson
Thomaz
Hutchinsons
Miley, Ave
James Coffee
Flower Mission Hospital
Park Commissioner Reappointment and Vacancy Filled
Democratic Park Commissioner M A Downing will be reappointed by Mayor Bookwaiter. His term expires December 31. The mayor will appoint another Democrat to fill the vacancy on the park board left by Isaac King, who resigned.
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M. A. Downing
Bookwaiter
Wis
Isaac King
J Mullally Jeweler Offers 10 Percent Savings
J P Mullally announces a special diamond stock and invites buyers to call before purchasing. Location listed as 283 Monument Place with an emphasis on bespoke jewelry and expert stock, urging customers to take advantage of a 10 percent discount. Bennett's for best photos at 36 East Wash.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument-place
Gas DeCision Next Monday In Indianapolis Suit
Circuit Judge Neal of Hamilton County will likely announce his decision next Monday in the injunction case filed to stop the Indianapolis Gas Company from halting the flow of gas into the city. The outcome could shape gas service in Indianapolis.
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Neal
Hamilton County
Indianapolis Gas Company
Indianapolis
So and So Deputy Oil Inspector Appointment Asked
A politician asked an Indianapolis man to speak to Sid Conger about appointing So and So as deputy oil inspector. The man agreed, then warned Conger that So and So is crooked and urged him not to appoint him, offering to prove allegations.
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Indianapolis
Conger
President Roosevelt Likely to Accept Venezuelan Arbitrator Role
Washington reports that despite objections from many in his party, President Roosevelt is likely to accept a role on the international tribunal for the Venezuelan dispute. He may delegate detailed testimony work while relying on American delegates Melville Fuller John Griggs George Gray Oscar Straus and state department officials to present the case. Assistant Secretary Hill and Attorney General Knox may also participate.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Melville W. Fuller
John W. Griggs
George Gray
Oscar S. Straus
Turkey
Gray
State Department
Hill
Knox
Detectives Patrol Downtown Stores to Deter Shoplifting
Police and special agents monitor large shops as crowds grow. Early season incidents included two women caught in the act. detectives observe shoppers to prevent theft while guarding cash and entrances.
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Prsons
Engine Seesawed Back and Forth Near College Corner Tragedy
A C H D railroad accident near College Corner Indiana left Michael Foley dead. The wild engine ran amok after departing Liberty at 2 am to push an east bound freight, colliding with two freight trains. Payton Osborne and Michael Foley died. Patrick Cahalane and Brakeman Johnson were injured as the engine crashed, reversed, then struck again.
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College Corner
Michael Foley
Liberty
Ind
Foley
Payton Osborne
Patrick Cahalane
Indianapolis
Johnson
Hamilton
Cahalane
Osborne
Liberty Street
BILLINGSLEY WILL CONTROL CITY REORGANIZATION
Reported good authority indicates the antis plan to back Eppert's rules amendment enabling newly elected President Billingsley to reorganize city committees. The elections committee may see L W Cooper and J L McFarland replaced by Ed Sourbier and Fred Eppert, amid redistricting concerns and partisan maneuvering.
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Eppert
Billingsley
L. W. Cooper
J. L. McFarland
Antis
Ed Sourbier
Fred Eppert
Errymander
Rumpus at Braden Rogers shop ends with arrests
Col Demas Barrackman clashed with Braden and Rogers at the Braden Rogers tailoring firm in the English hotel building over Miss Marian Barrackman. A hammer and hatchet were used, windows smashed, and both men were arrested then released on bond as the case unfolded with claims of insult and defense.
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Marian Barrackman
Ray Barth
Miss Barrackman
Hubert Rogers
Rogers
Braden
Mrs. Braden
Col. Barrackman
Barrackman
Edwin St. George Rogers
Worthinston
Ind
Virginia
Pearson Place
College Ave Car Line Extension Likely To Thirtieth Street
Residents urge the extension of the College-avenue street car line to Thirtieth Street over current Union Traction tracks. A Y switch at Thirtieth Street would divert every second car to the new spur while others use the Twenty-seventh Street loop. The Board of Works likely will order the Union Traction company to proceed.
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College-Ave
Thirtieth-st
Union Traction Company
Thirtieth
City Moves In on Pesthouse Site Despite Mayor’s Hint
The city seized the property adjoining the City hospital for the new pesthouse site after Ward 4 committee and Mayor Book Walter’s acknowledgment. Work Commission Logsdon said most deeds would be signed by Tuesday noon, one held by an estate under probate court.
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Bookwalter
Worka
Logsdon
Ira Leet Named Likely New Police Sergeant
The Safety board will appoint a new police sergeant and several patrolmen. Ira Leet is believed to be the choice, with five or six other officers to be added. The board will also hear Supt. Taffe’s Gerber case report regarding a saloon drink incident.
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Ira Leet
Taffe
Gerber
Supt
Perfect Little House For Indianapolis Girl Builds Christmas Wish
A small handmade house, three feet long with eight rooms, is crafted for a local girl by Thomas W. Demmerly of F. A. Blanchard undertaker. The detailed miniature features real glass windows, a front door, a bathroom, and plush carpeting all in careful work. Market opens on the South Side and operates all day Wednesday.
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Thomas W. Demmerly
F. A. Blanchard
Frank Martin Named Indiana Trust Co Treasurer
Frank Martin deputy auditor of state will become treasurer of the Indiana trust company January 1 in place of Henry Wetzel who goes to Europe. Auditor elect Sherrick has not yet announced Mr. Martin's successor.
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Indiana Trust Company
Henry Wetzel
Europe
Sherrick
Mr. Martin
Sister Petrina Dies After Week of Illness at St Marys
Sister Petrina of the Sisters of St Francis died at 6 45 a m Tuesday at St Marys academy in Evansville Indiana from pneumonia after a weeklong illness. Born Mary Dickmann in Oldenburg she joined the order at sixteen and led the parish girls academy for 21 years. Her brother Rev Joseph Dickmann pastor of St Marys church Evansville attended her death. Remains taken to Oldenburg for burial Tuesday.
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St. Mary’s Academy
Maryland-st
Petrina
St. Mary's
Young Ladies’ Academy
Oldenburg
Ind
Sisters of St. Francis
Order
Mary Dickmann
Joseph Dickmann
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Evansville
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area through Wednesday
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m Dec 24. Cloudy unsettled threatening weather Tuesday night and Wednesday warmer Wednesday. Temperature 7 a m 30 noon 31 2 p m 32. Cloudy in Indiana and adjacent states with southerly winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Fotographers Advertise Fast Holiday Portraits
WilHITE & HOLLOWAY Fotographers advertise they offer only the best likenesses with various finishes and styles. Holiday orders must be given at once and are urged by the studio at 27 North Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite the new Federal Building.
Expert Refractionist Woodard Optical Center Ad
Advertisement notes an optical services provider at 721 Massachusetts with refractive expertise. Mentions Joseph and Goods and details about optical listings. Includes a listed removal notice and a ce 337 38 reference, with claypgodl bulliiar text.
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Woodard
Massachusetts
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Ply
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Morton
Cincinnati
Downing
Xmas Jewelry
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E. Wash
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Gered
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City
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the Safety Board
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Order of the Sisters of St. Francis
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