Christmas Basket Brings Hope to Lonely Neighbors
A neighborly charity program called the Sun delivers baskets of provisions to a widowed woman living alone after her husband’s death and to a poverty-stricken mother with two small children. The gifts lift spirits, renew faith in Santa, and start a brighter Christmas for improvised households. The narrative follows the woman in her desolate home and the widow’s cold rooms, detailing the impact of kindness on Christmas morning.
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Santa Claus
Town Fire Leaves Two Dead In Cleveland Fire
Special to The Indianapolis Sun. A general stores and apartment building burned at North Dover, a Cleveland suburb. Fire destroyed the town’s only fire apparatus as residents fled. two people died and a third was fatally injured. J B Currier owned the store. loss around 3500. Michael Voltrio, 30, and son Joseph, 13, perished. Mrs Voltrio leaped from a ladder to escape.
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Cleveland
Michael Voltrio
Joseph
Fire Destroys Concord Apartment Building. One Fatally Hurt
A midnight blaze on Hough Avenue at E Seventy ninth Street, Concord, gutted an apartment building. There were fatalities, including Alpha Crowley reported as fatally injured, as village fire apparatus were unavailable. City rescue efforts arrived too late. Property loss estimated under $1000.
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Concord
Hough-ave
E. Seventy-ninth-st
Christmas aid for Alpha Crowley earns girl help to walk
The Indianapolis Sun reports funds and gifts raised for Alpha Crowley, a streetcar accident survivor, enabling a wooden leg and school clothes. Donations from readers amount to 59.62 dollars, with additional toys and clothing promised, bringing comfort to Alpha and gratitude to supporters.
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Addiesstolt
Indianapolis
Charity Organization Society
Wiss Alpha
Alpha
Indianapolis Sun
Charles Grout
Alpha Crowley
Miss Evandinger
Byron
Sarah Stafford
J. H. Easton
Stinesville
Ind
Sun
Corey to Meet First Wife and Possible Separation
Steel magnate Corey may seek legal separation from his wife Mebelle after years of marriage. Reports say the couple will meet to discuss arrangements and potential divorce terms.
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Corey
Mebelle
Corey Weds a Younger Wife Tries to Enter Society
Pittsburg reports William Isis Corey, steel executive, tired of his second wife Mabelle Gilman and longs to reunite with his first wife and 20 year old son Allan. Friends say he may seek reconciliation after a potential divorce settlement.
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Steel
Song Bird
Pittsburg
William Isis Corey
Mabelle Gilman
Steel Corporation
Allan
Corey
New York
Lancaster County
Police Matron A Gift Giver For Santa Claus
A story from a police matron helps David Jackson, a boy from a large family, obtain an overcoat for himself and promises to secure a cloak for his sister Gertrude. Matron Gregoire delivers on the promise, leaving the siblings hopeful and grateful during Christmas efforts.
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David Jackson
Gertrude
Gregoire
David
Santa Claus
Jackson
Senate-ave
MacCarty Lst
Foavia
Tron
Boy
Satchel Snatchster Steals Keys From Mrs May Gree
A man snatched a satchel from Mrs May Gree at 1420 North Alabama Street as she waited between St Joseph and Pratt streets. The thief fled down an alley with the satchel containing two door keys.
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May Gree
Alabama-st
St. Joseph
Christmas Eve Services Across Local Churches
Churches held Christmas Eve services with special music and speeches. Rev. Lewis Brown led St. Paul’s Church services from 11 o'clock to just before midnight. Mayflower Congregational Church distributed a Christmas tree with candy and presents. St David's Church also held special services led by Rev. C. S. Sargent.
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Lewis Brown
St. Paul’s Church
Mayflower Congregational Church
St. David's Church
C. S. Sargent
Indiana Woman Dies in Boulder While Seeking Health
Miss Stella Haile Ward of Indianapolis died Friday in Boulder Colorado while on a westward trip with her sister Belle seeking to improve her health. She was the youngest daughter of Dr. B Ward.
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Ward
Stella Haile Ward
Indianapolis
Boulder
Colo
Belle
Dr. B. Ward
Incendiary Tries to Fire Barn in Villa Avenue Area
An arsonist attempted to burn Henry Dahlman’s large frame barn at 919 Villa Ave early Wednesday. A neighbor found papers burning under one end at about 4 am. firefighters extinguished the blaze before it spread. The perpetrator has been setting fires to vacant houses and barns in the neighborhood.
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Villa-ave
Henry Dahlman
Dohlman
Mourning Follows Tragic Christmas Fall in West Elizabeth
Jackson Stilley a well known West Elizabeth resident died after a fall while hiding Christmas gifts on the second floor. The incident occurred last evening as children discovered the body, turning a festive night into mourning. He was 10 years old.
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Indianapolis Sun
Pittsburg
Jackson Stilley
West Elizabeth
Jack
Sillley
Telephone contract bid stalled by board over 1908 service
A bid of 2200 dollars from Central Union Telephone for police and fire department service in 1908 was paused by the Board of Public Safety on Tuesday. They plan to cut costs by removing phones to fit the appropriation, noting last year’s price was 1600 dollars while this year’s request rose to 2300. A contract with New Telephone company at 1425 dollars was made. Samuel Ferguson won a separate contract to remove refuse and garbage from the city market at 85 dollars a month.
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Central Union Telephone Company
Board of Public Safety
New Telephone Company
Samuel Ferguson
Candy Stand Mixup: Sack Repeats Coin Theft Case
Miss Olga Nessler, owner of a city market candy stand, placed 60 cents in a candy sack. A customer bought five cents worth, Nessler weighed candy, and the money vanished. She later recalled Miss Bertha Neinaber as the prior purchaser and found the missing coins in the candy sack.
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Olga Nesser
Nessler
Nessor
Bertha Neinaber
Boys March 10 Store and Get Overcoats Event
Saks and company presented 100 poor toys with overcoats on Christmas morning. The boys were chosen by the police department after an investigation to determine merit. They assembled at the police station and marched to the store led by Sergeant Leet.
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Saks and Company
Leet
Police Department
Saloon Keeper Stabbed in Resort Bar Fight
Harman Zoske the Bev ille ave and Michigan st saloonkeeper was stabbed three times in a resort at 538 E. Court st. Patrolman Hett arrested Dan Foley and Dan Gallivan on charges of cutting Zoske after they reportedly started trouble and Zoske intervened. He was not seriously injured.
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Harman Zoske
Beville Ave
Michigan St
E. Court St
Hett
Dan Foley
Dan Gallivan
Zoske
Kind 10 Offenders at Christmas Time
Cleveland police orders to cut misdemeanor arrests during Christmas by directing officers to escort intoxicated individuals home or to a hotel and to separate fighting citizens and end hostilities rather than lodge arrestees.
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Cleveland, CO
Cleveland
Kohler
Mitchell Improves After Restful Night
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America rested well Tuesday and was much improved Wednesday morning indicating a favorable recovery.
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Mitchell
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Arron Buchanan Fell From Ben Hur Car
Arron Buchanan of 1309 Everett Street fell from the rear platform of a Ben Hur traction car on Wednesday morning. He was not seriously injured.
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Arron Buchanan
Everett St
Prize Two-Step and Waltz Planned for Ball
The Alpha Social society will hold its annual prize mask ball on New Years evening at South Side Turner hall. There have been 124 entries. The contests will include prize two step and prize waltz for the national championship of America.
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Geverth
Turner Hall
National &Iinship of America
Bidders Criticized Over County Purchases and Open Bids
A reader letter questions county procurement, alleging improper use of private brand goods and inflated requisitions. The writer cites inflated ribbons and pocket knives, claims reform law noncompliance, and warns taxpayers may push back at board meetings and rising taxes.
Death Ends Calo T MAS Plans for Christmas Dinner
Celia Fox of 1002 Senate Street died after apoplexy struck Tuesday noon, ending family plans for a Christmas gathering. She had lived in Indianapolis since childhood, with three brothers and two daughters among those preparing for the dinner. One son, Sgt. John Boylan, resided with her.
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Celia Fox
Chris
John Boylan
Sabran Returns to Indianapolis Home After Disappearance
A. L. Sarran, an Indianapolis insurance man, resurfaced in Indianapolis Tuesday after six weeks away. He says he was in College Hill sanitarium Cincinnati and in Birmingham Alabama. He says he will meet his creditors’ demands.
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A. L. Sarran
Indianapolis
Birmingham
Ala
College Hill
Cincinnati
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