Substations planned to boost Indianapolis patrols
Chief Kruger sees four new substations costing about 215,000 yearly, with 64 extra patrolmen and one sergeant needed. Locations include near California and West Washington, Fountain Square market, Virginia Ave, and Massachusetts depot, plus a site at Fifteenth and Senate. Purchases for sites and horses noted.
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W. Washington Sr
N. Senate
Massachusetts
Virginia
Periceman
Indianapolis
Kruger
Board of Safety
California
W. Washington
Fountain-Square Market
Virginia Ave
Massachusettsque
Fifteenth-st
Senate
Yndianapolik
Thia Meats
Fountain-square
Mountain-square
Weapons Drawn to Quell Tic Passengers
Authorities said weapons were drawn to quell a disturbance aboard a Tic passenger craft leaving an unnamed port, with crew prompted to deploy safety protocols as tensions escalated and no injuries were reported.
Feared Sinking On Bleacher Steamer At Sea
400 steerage passengers on the Hamburg American Line steamer Bleacher fought panic as a fierce storm battered the voyage from Hamburg. Revolvers kept crowds from rushing lifeboats while officers halted a wild surge toward deck as weather worsened and the ship labored amid heavy seas.
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New York
Hamburg
Ae Tran
Ana
Nery Sore Ware Colored Republicans At Congressman Overstreet
Local report describes tensions in Congress involving Representative Overstreet and factions within the colored Republican ranks. Aimed at detailing the dispute, the article notes responses from party members and the congressman's stance on the issue.
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Ware
Congressman Overstreet
Appointment row over Will Wood’s Capitol post
Local colored Republicans denounce Congressman Jesse Overstreet for awarding Will Wood a $500 monthly messengership in the Capitol. They say such a plum shows insufficient regard for their merit and classify the honor as insulting rather than fair.
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Will Wood
Capitol
Aohol
Jesse Overstreet
Nations
Overstezer
Indianapolis
Congressman Overstreet
Neiner
St Louis Fair Costs Reveal Large Exposition Expenditures
Washington report shows St. Louis exposition funds through Oct 6 with receipts of 10.52 million and disbursements of 10.27 million. Ten buildings cost about 79.00 each, landscape gardening listed at 130000, architects and sculpture charges totaling hundreds of thousands, ground rent 2308, plumbers 8353, and diverse international expenditures under various commissions and press expenses.
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Washington
Congress
Lems
Anctientals
Tandon
Oriental
Paris
Philippine
Mission
Epreatmianve Inourope
Buchanim
Special Commissiat
Europe
Court Enjoins Officials Over Seized Goods
Judge Anderson of the United States Court barred J H Sheppard and his constables from disposing of seized merchandise tied to a judgment in Sheppard's court against Harry D Segar. Goods were turned over to receiver J Arthur Perkins for sale. Also, a separate bid to declare Segar bankrupt awaits a court ruling. An Irvington car accident left a horse dead and wagon damaged. Hartman seeks 5 cents for the horse and wagon and 1 000 for the injuries.
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Anderson
United States Court
J. H. Sheppard
Sheppard’s
Segar'e Atore
Segar
Bantrupt
August W. Hartman
Hartman
Through the Sifter cabmen strike and crimes abroad
The item catalogues a wave of sensational incidents including cabmen threats in Mt Laws, a general strike order for Paris bakers, a cured tetanus case in New York, deaths and shootings in Cincinnati and Des Mainer, jealous murders in various towns, a Philadelphia fraud suicide, trials of nine colored defendants for murder, missing money in Kentucky express shipments, severe injuries from a soci motive in Dayton, and a jailbreak at Lincoln Neb with a confrontation at the governor’s office.
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Mt. Laws
Paris
New York
Henry Haacke
Cincinnati
Brookhaven
Miss
Hilson
Albert Altenhofen
Chicago
Atarte
Charles W. Graves
Des Mainer, Jr
Mattle Ise
Phillpahurs
Mont
Charles Hilson
Ste Neserts
C. D. Fenstettacher
Philadelphia
Huughes
Christian County
Kentucky
Arcuit
Graytan B. Deeler
Lincoln
Neb
Mickey
Sensior Dietrich
Capitol
Sim
Nugent Narrowly Escapes Grounding Under Wheels
Andrew Sugent, 28, a brakeman at the Bis Four yards, had a narrow escape when a wagon wheel passed over his scalp after falling between the cars. He fell outside the tracks but escaped serious injury, suffering only a severe scalp wound. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital for treatment.
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Andrew Suogent
Bnellehave
Nugent
Iril
Uem
City teachers receive December salaries in full
The article notes December salaries totaling 251 912.45 shillings, slightly more than November. Teachers show joy at the surplus but face a strict warning in a notice from the office of Kehna about vacation study and penalties for those caught working.
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Fe Ofichil Argitt
Ae Init
Man Valued for Eulogizing Washington in Disturbance
Wednesday, Martha Stotterut of 628 Abbott St admitted drinking led him to shout praises of George Washington in a holler voice. Police intervened as a crowd gathered near the patrol box. He claimed his rights were being denied and was fined $1 and costs for disturbing the peace after the incident.
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Martht Stotterut
Abbott St
George Washington
Askins
Duncap
RTC
Amelia Etter
Moloran
Oman
Admiral White Dropped Dead at Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York reports Admiral Eawin White of the U S Navy collapsed and died at the Brooklyn Navy Yard while en route to visit Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers. William H. Trimble of 259 N. Oleyat was struck and killed by a Big Four train near Gopmu Road. the accident occurred as the train passed at about 20 miles per hour with the victim seen beside the tracks moments before impact. The engine crew did not realize the man had been struck.
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New York
Eawin White
U. B
Deat
Syrart Eisende
Trookisn Navy Yard
Catl
Frederick Rodgers
Wiliam H. Trimble
N. Oleyat
Gop.mu
Ih Broshtrood
Arkman
Christmas Weather Forecast Hints Rain Likely
Weather forecast predicts rain on Christmas Day with warmer temperatures than Wednesday. The weatherman says Santa Claus will travel in wet conditions, and travel by automobile may be muddy or slow.
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Santa Claus
Cranberries Fall in Price Hit by Reduced Demand
Cranberries now selling at 7 to 21 cents a quart as supply remains high and consumption drops. The price decline follows weaker demand and some producers noting that even lower prices may not spur increased consumption. Retailers report berries at reduced levels though overall output stays ample.
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Pranberries
Washington Boiled Down News Roundup From Arlington to War
Secretare Way aims for two works and confirms quiet congressional mood in Washington as Navy dispatches and military moves unfold. Remains of two Philippine War dead interred at Arlington. Gen Weed’s expected promotion in doubt. Lt Williams of Indianapolis starts post offices duties. US girds for possible conflict with Colombia while sending more troops to the Isthmus. Also mentions asthma remedy and local hardware ads.
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Whitey County
Indiana
Rieeral Naval Fire
Charubuavo
Lod
Paduial
Washington
Arlington
Weed
Williame
Indianapolte
House Committee On Post Offices
Sam
Sun's Christmas Charity Helps Two Poor Families
Help for a family of six in The Sun's Christmas appeal grew into a broader effort. Generous donors and many callers provided for both the invalid father and the poor mother with six children, ensuring a happier Christmas for the two homes. Names of givers and families will not be printed.
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the Sun
Santa Claue
THE
SUN
Inquirera
Indictment in family murder shocks Indiana town
Old mother prostrated as Jamon Gillespie and three women face charges in the brutal murder of Elizabeth Gillespie. Grand jury indictment follows intense public reaction and gunfire-related details emerge as proceedings unfold in Wail and surrounding areas.
Hit of the London Season Miss Nina Stars in Barry Play
The London season’s theatrical hit is Barry's satire Little Lars I on excess eating. The show features Little Mare as the human stomach and culminates with a last act joke that dispels the idea of a light appetite.
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Nina
London
Barry
Lars
Mare
Police Capture Man Over Diamond Heist Plot
Walter Toallias a 2 machiniet at 1% New braska Ave was arrested by Detectives Maley and Splan after a raid on the police station detainees. He allegedly planned to obtain a diamond ring via pawn shop and claimed he found it on the street. Authorities say several witnesses linked him to a broader scandal involving threats to Elizabeth Gillespie and Mrs Barbour. Bail set as legal proceedings unfold in Rising Avs Indiana.
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Walter Toallias
New Braska
Maley
Splan
Pullite
Thant
Iit
Barbour
Arenl
Thorn
Titan
Pan Barbour
Barhour
Tete Seward
Walter
No Ban on Christmas Trees in Indianapolis Flats
In Indianapolis a landlord declares no orders barring Christmas trees in apartment buildings, fearing fire danger but preserving children’s holiday joy. Chicago reports trees placed in large flats, while officials warn of blight risks. A separate note from the Olive Bank arriving in San Francisco after a rough Shanghai voyage highlights maritime peril.
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Colldeen
Tndianapas
Chicago
Joseph A
Charles Ay Lewis
Textogion
Alexandria
Holland
Wyandotte
Indianapolis
Coal theft arrest in Hell rail area case
Patrolmen Scott and Metal arrested Willie Wiley and Ridwards, both colored, near 905 Columbia Ave. on a charge of stealing coal. Wiley pleaded poverty with a starving family, but officers searched him and found only a few coins. Judge Whallen gave the officers $1 and instructed them to proceed with the case.
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Scott
Metal
Willlaa Wiley
Columbiaave
Hell Rail
Yahwanis Pal
Whallen
Court hearing stalls street closure dispute in city works case
At a city meeting Emma Wapaita petitioned to close a street amid alleged friction with the works board. McCullough represented the petitioner while the current board, per the city attorney, declined to reopen the long running controversy that began in September.
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Ueere Curteh
Ita
Weilerta
Little Amt
McCulloush
Emma Wapaita
Allegra
Whch
Russians Prepare Antung Defenses Near Manchuria Border
Reports from Mainchi claim Russian troops are fortifying Antung on Manchuria’s southern edge near Korea. About 200 cartloads daily feed and equip these positions for two weeks as war supplies move in. Forecasts for Indianapolis show increasing clouds and rain with warmer temperatures across the area.
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Tokio
Dec
Mainchi
Antung
Tne
Manchuria
Korea
Bay
du Fense
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