Bence Sentenced in Juvenile Court for Drink-Fueled Neglect
Mrs. Thomas Bence told a pitiful story in juvenile court on Wednesday leading to her husband being sent to the workhouse for 9 days and fined 250 dollars. He was charged with neglecting their two boys and the family previously lived in a single room at 584 Warren Avenue. The Colonial Society of West Indianapolis aided the family, and Judge Stubbs ordered the husband to the workhouse, citing his drinking problem.
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Thomas Bence
Double Tragedy at Bearss Hotel In Peru Indiana
Roy Mc Kinney shot and killed Miss Dora Chappell serving him dinner then killed himself. Chappell a 20 year old high school graduate with best connections had returned from Indianapolis two weeks earlier. Mc Kinney registered as L B Lenhart and came from 938 West Pearl Street Indianapolis.
Brokaw Alimony Case Ends in Court Restfull Plea
In Mineola, Justice Putnam adjourned the Mrs. W Gould Brokaw separation and 30000 a year alimony suit after both sides rested. Mrs Brokaw denied husband's accusations about past affairs, while detailing denials of his claims. A full financial status report on the defendant is awaited.
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New York
W. Gould Brokaw
Putnam
Mineola
Brokaw
Bagley
Olga
Great Neck
Mr. Brokaw
McIntyre
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. Baldwin
Mrs. Brokaw
Baldwin
Arrested Before He Could Square Himself
John King aged 28 of 207 North street was arrested Wednesday by Detectives Ulrey and Samuels before he could complete a department store check transaction. King cashed a $50 worthless check amid shoppers, leaving the cashier to absorb the loss. Detectives spotted him near Meridian and Ashington streets. he had $78 on his person and claimed intent to make good the check.
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John King
North Street
Ulrey and
Samuels
King
Alrey
Meridian
Ashington
Terrific storm wrecks ships along northern coast
Sixty five vessels were lost and eleven ships went down as a severe coastal hurricane battered St Johns N F. over nearly a week. Placentia flooded for three days and many hamlets suffered destruction with Blackhead narrowly spared. Fisheries losses reach 750000 dollars as winter records fall.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Placentia
Blackhead
Daylight thief robs Vermont street home in daylight
A bold daylight burglary at 1 pm on 6 W Vermont street left John Bardmaker and his wife startled. A intruder unlocked the front door to exit, carrying away jewelry a cutlery cabinet a gold watch a diamond ring and other valuables including a child’s silver set police and detectives notified confirming the daytime break caused by a rear entry and front exit plan. A neighbor saw a man leaving with a heavy load but did not realize the crime until afterward.
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John Bardmaker
Vermont Street
Democrats Ready For Heal Union Peace In Districts
Democrats plan quiet, harmonious move toward unified Indiana organization. Primaries Dec 31 select district delegates, with Seventh district chair chosen Jan 1 and others Jan 5. State chairman likely incumb ent U S Jackson, a conference with Gov Marshall to steer choice. Districts largely united, with figures Fleming Vollmer Foley touting agendas as party braces for elections.
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Harmony
Denison Hotel
Indianapolis
S. B. Fleming
Wil! H. Vollmer
Vincennes
Peter M. Foley
Terre Haute
John B. Lamb
U. S. Jackson
Indiana Democratic
Gov. Marshall
E. G. Hoffman
Fort Wayne
Hoffman
S. R. Fieming
Fieming
Vollmer
Fleming
Delaware County
Democratic Club
Muncie
Thomas Taggart
B. F. Shively
J. A. M. Adair
F. D. Haimbaugh
John E. Lamb
Dan Simms
Lafayette
S. M. Ralston
Lebanon
Three Die As Blizzard Strikes Chicago Streets
Three people perished during a brief blizzard in Chicago as extreme cold and icy sidewalks halted transit and delayed trains. Henry Jolley, 12, was found frozen near South Chicago. Jacob Kotz, 71, fractured his skull after a sidewalk fall. Charles A. Johnson, 47, died from injuries after a sidewalk fall.
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Chicago
Henry Jolley
Jacob Kotz
Charles A. Johnson
Explosion at Ollie Bell Mine Kills Four Workers
A mineral point dispatch reports 150 pounds of dynamite exploded at the Ollie Bell mine in Milwaukee area. Four workers were killed and the upper works wrecked when a fulminate cap reportedly detonated after being dropped. Local authorities suspected accident rather than foul play.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Mineral Point
Ollie Bell
Postmaster at Ricken Dies Sudden in December
Dec 29 report from Rick en notes the sudden death of John Hamilton serving as postmaster. the brief item records the unexpected passing and notes his role and location.
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Ricken
Bats
John Hamilton
Cold Forges Many To Ask For A Solotance
The persistent cold increased aid requests at the Salvation Army on Wednesday. Major Escott supplied groceries to those in need and coal to others. A mother with five children, one earning seven cents daily, sought help to keep the family together until warm weather.
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Salvation Army
Escott
Major Escott
Fire wipes out portion of Lilydale structures in blaze
Lilydale New York December 3 A fire early today destroyed two business buildings and four cottages. The large auditorium of the Spiritual Assembly, housed there each summer, was saved by yesterday's heavy snowfall. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion or rat chewed matches as the cause.
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Lilydale
N. Y
Spiritual Assembly
Glove Company Plans New Large Factory
The Indianapolis Glove Company will erect a three story brick and steel factory at Michigan and Liberty streets. The project is expected to cost nine thousand dollars with a building permit anticipated midweek.
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Glove Company
Indianapolis Glove Company
Michigan and
Liberty Streets
Judge to appoint special administrator for George Rhodius estate
Judge Ross of probate court may appoint a special administrator soon if claimants fail to agree on a compromise. Objections to the will are in circuit court and Judge Hemster may join in the appointment. Attorneys said Guardian Berryhill could be discharged after final report and a special administrator could serve. In the George J. Lehnert suit Judge Remster, Judge Ross favors one person for both roles if needed. A peaceable settlement would nullify the need for an administrator or receiver, Spaan says it would be easy to resolve.
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Circuit Court
Ross
Hemster
Cial
Guardian Berryhill
George J. Lehnert
Remster
Henry Spaan
Estate Council
Spaan
Brooklyn merchant wins absolute divorce from singer wife
New York December 29 Brooklyn merchant Edward Martin was granted an absolute divorce from his wife Etta H. Martin a church singer by Justice Crane in Kings County Supreme Court. Neither party attended the hearing. Mrs Martin reportedly is in a nervous collapse. Seven co respondents were named but exonerated.
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New York
Edward Martin
Brooklyn
Etta H. Martin
Supreme Court
Kings County
Crane
Moores Sickles and Taylor Leave School Board
Charles W Moores president and commissioners Sickels and Taylor end service at year end meeting. New commissioners Nicholson Morrison and McGowan attend. Moores donates cigars and Taylor serves cider and gingerbread. Dale Koontz named successor to Herman and Chamberlain. Life of Lincoln by Moores adopted for evening schools. New board may sell former athletic park near Fairview Park.
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Moores
Taylor
Kendall
Dale
Koontz
Herman & Chamberlain
Irvington
Fairview Park
Manual Training and
Shortridge High Schools
Conductor Brown Dies From Injuries After Train Crash
E A Brown of Richmond Indiana, a freight conductor on the Indianapolis and Richmond line, died at City hospital at 7 o clock Tuesday night after being crushed between two cars at Tract ion Terminal station Monday. His car backed into the station while a Columbus line car was leaving. the Columbus car failed to take the switch into Ohio street. Brown, who was on the side of his car, was crushed. His body was taken to Richmond.
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E. A. Brown
Richmond
Ind
Traction Terminal
City Hospital
Brown
Indianapolis
Richmond Hine
Columbus
Ohio Street
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Ready For Heal
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Laporte County
Harry O. Chamberlain
Marion County
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