Mayor defends pesthouse site amid ward 4 protests
About 35 residents of wards 4 and 5 urged the mayor to reconsider the pesthouse location. He defended the site, citing purchase deeds nearly complete and modern methods to prevent spread of smallpox. He admitted past promise pressure but pledged safety, with Flower Mission hospital ties and claims that most cases traced to hospital staff rather than site. Property owners urged temporary use only, citing potential damage.
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Board of Works
Henry Jameson
John L. Griffiths
Flower Mission
City Hospital
Jacob Miller
Nivo
Flower Mission Hospital
Supt. Jones
John Evans
Stickney's Strenuous Wooing Lands Him Behind Prison Bars
Tallapoosa Georgia man James Stickney, 23, confined in Marion county jail, planned to marry Indianapolis singer Anna Cole after a Northward trip sparked a gun threat and police case. Appeals by his parents to Adjutant General Smock led to release funds and his promise to depart town forever. Cole, humiliated, vows to avoid unknown suitors.
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Tallapoosa
Marion County
Stickney
Cincinnati
Anna
Cole
Indianapolis
Baptist Church Choir
Stubbs
Dan Cupid
Brooks
South
Adjt
Smock
G. A.R
Relief Corps
Squire Smock
Gen. Smock
Smock Brothers
Miss Cole
Bowman Released On Company Embezzlement Case
On the recommendation of William A. Durpin secretary of the Indiana heating and ventilating company and Judge Ballard of Anderson Frank Bowman was released until March 24 in police court Wednesday. Bowman an employee of the company is accused of embezzling 242 dollars of the companys money. His position was returned to him and the case against him continued for three months.
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William A. Durpin
Indiana Heating and Ventilating Company
Ballard
Anderson
Frank Bowman
Bowman
Liner advertisements on the seventh page today
The seventh page lists new liners including an eleven room modern house for sale furnished rooms for rent magazines for sale rail top desk for sale fox terrier for sale unfurnished rooms for rent five room cottage for sale girl wanted for general housework situation wanted as housekeeper houses for rent vacant lots for sale first mortgage loans on improved property all liners on page seven today
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Rail
Terribly Hurt By Street Car Victim Identified
Daniel Hibler, 67, of 1846 West Tenth Street, is in critical condition at City Hospital after being struck by a Washington Street street car near Belmont Avenue Tuesday night. His skull is fractured and he is bruised across the body.
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Tenth St
City Hospital
Washington-st
Belmont Ave
Hibler
Christmas Weather Uneasy Forecast From Weatherman Blythe
Blythe predicts a cold spell with possible snow flurries but uncertain ground snow by Thursday morning. He expects a fair and cold Christmas Day, leaving Santa’s mode of travel undecided.
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Santa
Christmas Travel Reaches Record Crowds at Union Station
Crowds fill Union Station Wednesday morning as holiday travel peaks. Officials note more travelers than ever before, aided by holiday rates that began Tuesday midnight. A station caller described the scene as hell as travelers seek train tracks departure times and routes to destinations like Greens Castle and Danville.
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Union Station
SUN
Greencastle
Danville
Wistful Children Wonder What Santa Will Bring
Street scenes from a downtown holiday season show children gazing at toy displays and speculating what Santa might deliver. Urchins and companions move from window to window, voicing hopeful wishes and imagining trains, dolls, and other novelties as Christmas approaches.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Irwin Cares Nothing About Bride's Age In Engagement
Mrs Evelyn Tome, 48, widow of Jacob Tome, of Baltimore, is engaged to Irwin France, 28, from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in the city. Tome, former Cecil National Bank and Elkton National Bank president, was succeeded by his widow who now shares a fortune of 3,000,600 dollars.
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Baltimore
Evelyn
Tome
Jacob Tome
Irwin
France
College of Physicians’ and Surgeons
United States
Cecil National Bank
Fort Deposit
Elkton National Bank
Haas Dead Animal Complaints Spark City Meeting
In a Wednesday meeting of Citizens With the Mayor about the Penthousé Ain location, Joe Haas dominated discussion as neighbors recounted a dead horse in Maxwell Street for three days. Dr. Buehler confirmed inquiries. Haas claimed compliance and Mayor Bookwalter pledged future action to enforce the law.
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Qward-4-Ciitizens
Kiayor
Joe Haas
Bookwalter
Haas
Maxwell St
Talth Board
Buehler
Public Sessions Open Hearings on Grade Crossing Plan
The grade crossing commission of seven will hold open sessions in a few days to hear all, including humble citizens. Father Gavisk of St. John's church may be asked about his stance, with interest from both administration and railroads. He says he has not studied the matter and the alleged attempt failed.
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Father Gavisk
St. John’s Catholic Church
Gavish
Indianapolis Seen As Clean Progressive Manufacturing Hub
The January issue of the National Magazine will feature an article on Indianapolis by George Edwin Hunt, secretary of the Commercial club. It extols the city as a strong commercial and manufacturing center and distributing point, noting its cultured people and high quality of life with only the regret of leaving it.
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National
Indianapolis
George Edwin Hunt
Commercial Club
Charity drives fill coats and baskets for the needy
Sergeant Crane notes prosperity as Saks & Co donated 100 overcoats last year and this year the same number were given away but requests were fewer. Murat temple delivered 400 baskets and 200 sacks of flour to 200 homes. Shrine members organized 200 charity cards redeemed at the Century building for goods, a major holiday effort.
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Sergt. Crane
Saks & Co
Murat Temple
Mystic Shrine
Aoor
Veyettts
Charity, Organization Society
Akin's Christmas Gift Clock Shown By Office Staff
Indiana capital notes a festive gesture as County Auditor Lew Akin receives a 15 inch gold clock and matching candelabra from his office staff. The gift bears a seal bearing the office name and a cordial inscription wishing happiness, comfort, and peace in the years to come. A nearby ad promotes New Pianos and horse feed at local shops.
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Dianapolis
Venezuela Pact Replies Delayed Until President Responds
The state department has received the detailed replies of Great Britain and Germany to the Venezuelan proposition. They will not be made public until after the president's response is forwarded.
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Great Britain
Germany
State Department
Public Charge Live Well On Holidays
Indiana city inmates across state and private institutions will enjoy a Christmas dinner Thursday with turkey, pork, rabbit, chicken pie, and diverse sides. Some facilities host afternoon entertainments and Christmas trees while visitors are restricted. meals vary by institution including orphanages, jails, workhouses, and schools with festive treats and later phonograph or performances.
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Indianapolis
Central Hospital For the Insane
Indianaplis Orphan
Friendly Inn
Dierman Protestant Orphan Asylum
Blind Institute
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Lady of Lyons
German Lutheran Orphan Asylum
Girls’ Industrial School
Woman's Prison
Man Convicted in Muncie Robbery Case
MUNCIE Ind Dec 24 Charles Mason robbed his roommate of 3 dollars inside 12 hours he was convicted in circuit court and awaiting commitment to the penitentiary.
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Muncie, Ind
Charles Mason
Santa Claus to visit Chicago in cold wave forecast
Chicago reports a cold wave likely to drop temperatures to ten degrees above zero by Thursday morning as snow continues. Santa Claus may ride in Wednesday night on an old fashioned sled if weather holds. Snow also observed in western Canada and northern U S towns with subzero readings.
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Santa Claus
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Barrackman Fined Braden Rebuked In Police Court
Acting-judge James Collins rebuked Col Demas Barrackman and tailor David Braden of Braden Rogers after a Wednesday morning police court session. Braden was discharged. Barrackman fined 100 dollars for malicious trespass and 25 dollars for assault and battery, with the larger fine suspended. Braden had sued for 10,000 dollars over damage to a show window from a hammer and hatchet incident at Monument place. The judge condemned Barrackman’s conduct and suggested a workhouse sentence, citing the scandal and disrespect shown in police court.
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Demas
Braden
Barrackman
Collins
Bray for Captain of Detectives
Edward S. Bray desk sergeant will replace Harry Wallace as a detective force member. Rumor of Bray’s rise to captain denied. Wallace retires Jan 1 to become deputy county recorder Kerjamin Franklin. Bray favored by administration. previously left detective work for desk sergeant post. Detective pay cited. sergeant pay listed. Walter White to succeed Bray as desk sergeant. White is a Republican. Irvington district sergeant appointment confirmed. further vacancies and patrolman candidates noted.
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Lace
Israq
Walace
Kerjamin Franklin
Bray
Board of Safety
Wallace
Watter White
Sergt. Bray
White
Tra Leet
Irvington
Smith Seeks Annulment of Early Marriage
Harry L. Smith petitions the superior court to declare his marriage to Alma Aton void, stating they were underage at June 2, 1900, he age 16 and she 13, with no parental consent. A prior divorce suit alleges nonprovision and desertion by Smith. filings note forged affidavits claiming ages over 21 and 18.
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Alma Aton
Miss Aton
Nugband
Smith
Gerber Official Denies Sunday Saloon Drinking Charge
The Nately Board opened the report by Supt of Police Taffe on Captain of Detectives Gerver allegedly drinking at Moninger's saloon. Apt Hyland interviewed Jim Koas and the bartender. both deny the drinking occurred, as does Gerber.
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Supt.-of-police
Taffe
Gerver
Moninger
Nately Board
Apt. Hyland
Jim Koas
Gerber
Fotographers Offer Prompt Holiday Portrait Orders
WilHITE & HOLLOWAY Fotographers at 27 N Penn Ave, opposite new Federal Building urge timely holiday orders. They promise top quality portraits in any finish or style and assure customer satisfaction with a quick turnaround.
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Wilhite
Office Sprayed With Formaldehyde After Delegation Exit
After a 50 member ward delegation left the mayoral offices on Wednesday, health department workers reportedly sprayed the space with formaldehyde. The mayor, returning to clear his desk before a Christmas layoff, found the odor so strong he relocated to the works board office.
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Works Board
Man shoots at visitors after profanity near Kokomo home
Charles Klunt, a Kokomo farmer, wounded David Robinson and Len Salmons after they used profane language outside his house. The shooter has not been arrested, and reports say he and his mother have faced repeated annoyance from unknown persons. A prior incident involved armed men at the Hunts door.
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David Robinson
Len Salmons
Kokomo
Hunt
Cali
Hunt Home
Munt
Mystery cheese gift to Police Supt Taffe stirs wonder
A wrapped cheese with holly and a Merry Christmas card reached Police Superintendent Taffe Wednesday, prompting speculation about the sender. The detective, known for his love of cheese, offered no clues and kept quiet, weighing whether the gift is a joke or a serious message.
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Taffe
Supt. Taffe
Forecast for Indianapolis Cold Weather and Winds
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Dec 25 shows decidedly colder conditions. Temperatures fall 15 to 20 degrees with 7 a m reading 32 and noon 36 then 2 p m 24. generally fair and much colder with high northwest winds. In Indiana and adjacent states workers note a Cry-engineer James B Nelsor received a tap robe fur driving suit and a fine desk chair for Christmas.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
James B. Nelsor
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