Novel gifts go to 10 names of childless households
A Christmas gift program delivered Frankie a two year old boy and Nora eight months to Indiana couples, chosen by the Boards of Guardians. The process keeps donor identities private to protect children and families. Separately, Chicago's Field Museum announced a major ethnological expedition plan led by George A. Dorsey to Thibet and China as Berthold Laufer joins for three years, with global journeys starting January.
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Board of Children's Guardians
Bach
Ing
King
Nora
Indianapolis
Evans fleet read of time at Trinidad Alabam a seaman dies
The Indianapolis Sun reports the Evans commanded battleship fleet reaching Port of Spain Trinidad on a Pacific voyage. A burial at sea occurred for Robert Pipes of the Albany. The Whipple crew faced alcohol related death and insanity incidents aboard my ship. Admiral Evans and Sir H M Jackson spoke with Trinidad officials as the fleet proceeded toward its world voyage.
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Trinidad
Indianapolis
Port OF Spain
Evans
Hampton Roads
Simsay
Robert Pipes
Ler
Minnesota
Fotilla
Rio Jao
Whipple
Hatteras
H. M. Kson
Trinidad and
Toro
Trinite
Yankten
Train Blown Off Track Near West Shall Passengers Killed
A Colorado and Southern passenger train was blown from the rails west of West Shall. Several persons killed, baggage man John Iles reported dead. local authorities seek further confirmation of fatalities.
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Shall
Colorado and Southern
John Iles
Driver Hurt As Team Flees At Yard
Frank Dudley, a driver for an American crewing company, was badly injured at the yard on New York Street when trying to stop his runaway team. One horse slipped and dragged him, cutting his head and injuring his right side before he forced them into a fence to prevent further danger. He was taken home on Woodlawn Avenue.
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Frank Dudley
Amercan
New York St
W Ch
Dudley
Woodlawnave
Brewer predicts 1000 saloons to quit in Chicago
Chicago reports quote Adam Ortseifen of the McAvoy brewing firm predicting that one thousand saloons will have closed by May 1 due to barley scarcity crippling breweries and malt houses. He warns of higher beer prices, noting current barrels sell for 4.50 to 7? dollars and that malting costs drive the cost. He says brewers cannot make a dollar under present conditions and expects price increases.
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Chicago
Adam Ortseifen
McAvoy Breving Company
Ortseifen
Charades at Miss Gluck's Holiday Party
Miss Katherine Gluck hosted a Christmas charades gathering Monday at her Savoy home. The decorated rooms featured holly as sixteen guests enjoyed the festive event.
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Katherine Gluck
Savoy Fats
Mitchell Weak Yet Not Critical, UMWA Leader Report
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, is described as very weak and nervous by his physician, but the report states his condition is not critical. The health update leaves open concerns about his stamina and leadership during a period of labor tension.
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Mitchell
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Sun Brings Christmas Boxes to Indianapolis Homes
The Indianapolis Sun reports Christmas aid for needy families, sent by church leaders and volunteers. Boxes reach a widowed mother with a sick child, an elderly couple, and five to six child households, igniting hope amid poverty. Santa’s work continues as townsfolk note the surprise and gratitude, with many saying God has not forgotten them.
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Indianapolis
Santa
Santa Claus
Woman seeks divorce over holiday money theft by husband
Mrs. Cora Byfield testified in circuit court that traveling husband Harry, known as Jack, took the savings she kept for Christmas gifts and demanded cash. She described him as a “sport” who dressed well but hoarded money, often eyeing other women. A letter from another wife and more incriminating notes were submitted. the divorce was granted.
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Fie
Pennsylvania
Qchiosts
Big Crowd Gathers As House Fire Burns in North Indianapolis
Fire at James T. Harrison home 1003 W Thirteenth attracted residents from all parts of North Indianapolis. Flames erupted high, roof damage expected at about 100 in value. Fire later damaged a Columbia Harness Co. shop at 140 S Capitol. Minor fires also reported at Spencer house and Anna Cavlor residence with smoke damage but no major losses.
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James T. Harrison
W. Thirtieth St
Indianapolis
Columbia Harness Company
S. Capitol Ave
Spencer House
Uinoia
Louisiana Sts
Anna Cavlor
Washington St
Layton Hines Found Guilty of Double Murder
Layton Hines, charged with murdering Abraham Cohen and assaulting Anna Markowitz, was found guilty of first degree murder after a long trial. Cohen, a young Indianapolis peddler, died from wounds two days later and was buried in Indianapolis. Hines confessed after arrest but denied at trial, claiming police coercion. Jurors recommended mercy, provoking strong reaction from the jurors who opposed the death penalty.
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Hines
Juales On Market Telling The Truth
Large crowds filled the city market Tuesday buying every edible item for Christmas. Women carried turkey laden baskets as Isador Wulfson and assistants watched weights, noting about 150 sales weighed with no wrong weights found, dealers seemed eager to be fair.
Santa letters to be sent to dead letter office
Indianapolis post office is piled high with uncalled for letters to Santa Claus many from underprivileged children. If unclaimed by Tuesday evening the letters will go to the dead letter office and may deny Christmas to scores of children. Some letters were opened to see what kids want and depict simple wishes for candy shoes stockings and a home.
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Indianapolis
Santa Claus
Santa
North Pole
Heavren
Icebergs
Greenland
Arctic Ocean
Santy
Helen
Santy Claws
Tommy
Lost four dollars sparked a confession to jail
Will Barney, 39, told Turnkey Al Mathey he wanted to be locked up after a night of drinking. Barney, living in New York, said he worked with a Big Four construction gang west of Indianapolis and had been robbed of four dollars before entering the police station cell, where he was charged with drunkenness.
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Will Barney
al Mathey
Mathey
Barney
Big Four
Indianapolis
New York
Pope Exchanges Christmas Greetings With Cardinals
In Rome on December 24 the pope exchanged Christmas greetings with the cardinals in the sacred college. The pontiff conversed briefly with members of the clergy during the occasion.
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Rome
Sacred College
Pontiff
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