Testimony Sparks Bribery Claims in Tenderloin Probe
New York December 24 testimony in a police corruption case casts Inspector Williams as evasive and memory faulty. Witness Rosenfeld recounts alleged bribe discussions with Fliess and Hoy and accuses Williams of harassment and anti Jewish slurs, while Commissioner Voorhis and Capt. Schmittberger deny knowledge of widespread bribery.
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New York
Fliess & Hoy
Broadway
Fliess
Hollywood
Wardman Dunlap
Lyric Ball
Jerome Buckeveral
Williams
Delmonico
Charlie Delmonico
Grand Jury
Rosenfeld
Sheeny
Christ
Capt. Schmittberger
Schiplitberger
Mayors Cabinet Debates City Charter Amendments in Indianapolis
The mayor invited legislators and citizens to a cabinet meeting to discuss amendments to sections 82 85 10 91 97 and 100. Proposals include limiting attorney fees for assessments funding sweeps from the general fund empowering the Board of safety to summon witnesses and appoint special police within four miles.
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Denny
Indianapolis
Sand
Martindale
Board of Safety
Meyer Denny
H. J. Milligan
Board of Works
Harry
Board of Health
Jurge Martindale
Sun's exposes of the Indianapolis school board conduct
The Sun's exposes of the school board actions draw sharp criticism from Attorney G J Milligan. He says trust in past commissioners faded as new officials faced public condemnation. A proposed investigation now gains universal approval, with Marion county legislators urged to name a strong leader to ensure a thorough probe. An electric car incident in Oakland follows, as a separate report details a drawbridge plunge with minor injuries. A Mississippi lynching case wrongfully targets a 15 year old Scott Sherman, amid claims the killer was mistaken for his brother.
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Indianapolis
Mr. Milligan
Marion County
General Assembly
BH. H. Miller
Taxpayers’ League
Lorgely
Board of Works
Two Die in New York Fire at Lithograph Plant
Fire at the Thomas lithograph establishment on West Twenty fourth Street and West Twenty third Street killed Chief Breslin and assistant foreman Hooney, with seven others injured. Cassady's gas and electric fixtures burned, listed at $50,000 loss. Assistant foreman Hennessy suffered a broken leg. bodies recovered from the ruins at noon on the fourth floor.
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Thomas Lithograph Establishment
Adlso
New Yeurs
Breslin
Hooney
Ventilating Controversy Roars Through School Board
A heated dispute over proposed school building plans centers on ventilation, with supporters of the Smead system facing strong opposition from Commissioner Hendrickson and others. Reports cite Detroit and Cleveland press backlash, bribe accusations, and calls for further debate as the board eyes a resubmitted plan. Also noted are bond market comments by Controller Trusler, two-year fraud sentences for Richard and Sarah Smock, and Superintendent Powell weighing larger police clubs for corner patrols.
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Sun
Hendrickson
Detroit
Goas
Cleveland
Baltimore
Frightful Christmas Eve Disaster at Silver Lake
News from Silver Lake in Lake county Oregon reports a deadly fire during a Christmas festival after a lamp toppled from the ceiling. Forty one dead and many injured, with the crowded hall blocking the only exit. Names of the deceased and injured are listed, and the distance to telegraph service noted as 160 miles.
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Kaumatu
Fainus
Ore
Dee
Silver Lake
Lake County
Christian Rest Hall
John Buick
Ownley
J. J. Buick
Snelling
Howard
W. O. Hearts
Birs. Coshow
Frank West
Ld. Bowen
McCauley
T. J. Lapiie
Ward
A. Bashir
Frank Hornung
Payne
Nettie Wallings
W. Clay Martin
Robert Small
Elia Ward
Frank Rosa
Roy Ward
Hamilton
Gus Schroeder
T. J. Laprie
Robert Snelling
Edward Payne
Trustees Roast Supreme Court Over School Funds Law
Indiana trustees at the state house criticized the Supreme Court for upholding the law governing school fund balances. Job Sims denounced the measure as benefiting only the attorney general and called for repeal and a harsher penalty for noncompliance. The group elected officers and urged funding for libraries and state universities while adding alcohol and narcotics education to schools.
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Green Smith
Indiana
State House
Smith
Job Sims
Supreme Court
H. B. Makepeace
Indianapolis
Trustee’s Association
L. Baker
Jefersonville
F. Burkat
Kingstown
General Teachers’ Association
Howard Sandison
Terre Haute
B. F. Moore
Frankfort
Annette Ferrin
Thorntown
J. &. Hart
Lebanon
Purdue Universities
Thetate Normal
Illinois stream protection drive stirs state fish laws
Local clubs pressure legislature to reform game laws, establish a state fish hatchery, and fund wardens after proposing a bill by J W Sharp. The plan fixes the state fish commissioner's salary at 1500 a year and imposes heavy fines for dynamiters and seiners. Hatchery cost pegged at 3000 with wardens in every county. Legislature two weeks away amid speakership races.
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Tur Sun
Iiy-fishermen’s Club
Fishermen’s Game Protective Association
J. W. Sharp
Fly Club
Protective Asso
Bonanza King James G. Fair Dies in San Francisco
Ex Senator James G. Fair, renowned bonanza king and multi millionaire, died of asthma at the Lick house in San Francisco near midnight. Other items note an embezzlement surrender in Mosier Alabama and a death of J M Barbour, oil producer of Franklin Pennsylvania, from heart disease.
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Fair
San Francisco
Dec
James G. Fair
Lick House
Toreno
J. M. Barbour
Franklin
Madeline Pollard Denies Rumors In New York Statement
Pollard releases a carefully worded denial of rumors about her life and motives. She says she seeks no notoriety, lives quietly with her brother in New York, and rejects claims of pending public appearances or theatrical ties. She also denies trying to attach box office receipts to secure a $15,000 verdict against Col Breckinridge.
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New York
Madeline Pollard
Washington
Grea
America
Col. Breckinridge
Plumber Suffers Severe Burns in Gas Explosion Accident
Arthur Kluge aged 19, of Caswell and Serrin plumbing at 300 E Washington St, was severely burned Saturday morning while thawing a water pipe. A rubber bulb detached, releasing gas that caught fire from a nearby furnace. he plunged into water to extinguish the blaze, his face and hair singed. He was moved to the Caswell residence for treatment after initial dressing. Serria, linked to insurance, had urged coverage but Kluge declined, predicting harm.
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Arthur Kluge
Caswell & Serrin Plumbing Company
Washington St
iXluge
Kinge
Washington and
Wingais
Caswell
Serria
Bluge
Park and Grand Theatre Busy Schedule With Several Openings
Hoyt's "A bunch of keys" closes at the Park after drawin g crowded houses. Saturday 79 nuisance cases against Indianapolis were dismissed. Tim Murphy and Gene Canfield perform "Alimony" at the Grand for the last time this season. Hopkins' company and Marie Janaen present vaudeville and comedies at the Park and Grand next week, with "Delmonico's" and "Ups and downs of life" featuring noted artists. Rehearsals for German ladies aid benefit continue under New York direction with Felix Morris curating the Grand repertoire.
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Hoyt’s
Indianapolis
Bartlett
May
McBride
Flynn
Ireland
Clayton
Jenkins
Jasper
Park Theater
Hopkins
Trans-Oceanic Star Specialty Company
the Grand
Marie Janaen
Trixie Hazelmere
Oliver Byron
New York
Felix Morris
Home Tax Debate Highlighted by Dr J A Houser
Sunday program features Dr J A Houser addressing the Progresa club on taxation of a home. Saturday morning a car left the track downtown, blocking North-side traffic. Over 40 of the city’s poor received free dinners Friday at the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Mrs Mary Cusack, Indianapolis figure, dies of cancer at 66 in Irvington. The coopery bill to reuse food barrels was dismissed by the Board of Health. Mrs Nathaniel Field Morrow dies suddenly at 4138 N Alabama St. Changes in Indiana libel law discussed by Republican state editors. County commissioners weigh Greenwood electric line options amid fence encroachments.
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J. A. Houser
Progresa Club
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Mary Cusack
Indianapolis
Irvington
Coopery
Board of Health
Nathaniel Field Morrow
N. Alabams
Indiana
Republican State Editorial Association
Denison House
Greenwood
Madison Highway
Bintus
Cyrus
Ella Smith
John
Jennie Crook
Virgil
Ada Vestal
Morten
Mia
Jensen
Emma Wroyd
Emma Adair
G. W
Bettie Thompson
Louisa Mason
Frank
Anna Arme
J. J
Kate McCarthy
A. G
Margery Sullivan
Deanna
Maude Biott
John M. Fagan
Mary Wood
Col Rose Dies Deepening Indianapolis History
Col Rose a longtime public figure and Civil War veteran passes away at 11 oclock in his Clearland block rooms at age unknown His life spanned policing printing and politics He led Co A Twenty sixth Indiana during the war and once headed Indianapolis police duties He left three children and was a familiar social landmark with a tall silhouette and a cob pipe habit.
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Austin D. Rose
Col. Rose
Clearland
Pheumonia
Twenty-sixth
Indiana Regiment
Indianapolis
Cleaveland
Hmmet Hose
Gutlingst
Colose
Local
Typographical Union, No.1
The
Sentinel
Frank Smith
Co. A. Twenty Sixth
Indiana Volunteers
Wmn. C. Rose
Tyler
Tex
Frank Rose Hinda
Frankfort
Emme
Rose
Ghastly Cadav ers and sensational suits in Indiana news
Horror tales emerge from Greenwood and Indianapolis as searchers for ex Sheriff Curry’s body recount ghastly scenes in medical college basements and coffins. Separate suits against M H Spades claim $20,000 and $10,000 for a 10 year old girl alleging improper acts.
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Greenwood
Indianapolis
Curry
Stephen Loss
M. H. Spades
Grace Frances Patton
Mra. Belle Tilghman
Misa Patton
Mra. Tilghman
Washington St
Cox, Cox & Rochford
Spades
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Ala
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