Frazier alleges police beating on Sixteenth Street
Robert Frazier of 2628 Graceland avenue swears before the Board of Safety that Patrolman Gregory assaulted him near Central Avenue on Sixteenth Street about 1:40 a.m. He says he was kicked, struck, and insulted while being searched. Superintendent Taffe denies the striking. The case involves Officer O. E. Gregory and A. H. Moore’s later complaint about a separate stop. The board will investigate and report. Hanlon’s charge was withdrawn after clarification that it was Huhn with Gregory.
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Gregory
Frazier
Taffe
O. E. Gregory
Lawrence Hanlon
Peter Huhn
Supt
McCray
Sixteenth St
Central Ave
Tafie
Schoppenhorst
Keller
A. H. Moore
Roanoke St
Illinois
North St
Lyman Jones
Moore
Prosperity records broken in 1901 market surge
New York shares led a record breaking year with over 240 million shares traded, surpassing 1900. Only 27 active stocks declined, Amalgamated copper fell 22 points while Lake Shore and General Electric rose strongly. Bank clearings across eight cities hit 118 billion, New York alone 80 billion, pig iron output up about 15 percent.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Amalgamated Copper
Lake Shore
General Electric
Woman With Six Children Defends Free Ride Claim
In Woodbury New Jersey on December 20 a Glassboro to accommodate conductor faced a fare dispute. A mother with six children under five years old explained twins among the group and suggested all her children were eligible for free passage.
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Woodbury
N. Jn
Willy
Glassboro Accommodadien
Flirting Costs Three Dollars In Chicago Court
In Harrison street police court Judge Theo Solomon ruled that a woman who "looks pretty" to impress men is flirting and thus liable for a $3 fine. Evelyn White, a grass widow, was cited for discreet conduct after repeatedly posing in the Auditorium annex hotel parlor. The case centered on the act of looking pretty and smiling, prosecuted by a house detective who was warned about propriety.
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Chicago
Theo. Solomon
Harrison St
Evelyn White
Marion to establish hot water heating and electric lighting
A new Marion company formed with 300000 capital has bought out the existing lighting firm. The Marion heat and light company will install a hot water heating system and electric lighting. Directors include B F Burk W H Dn ders on R Breed G A Shideler G A Henry and K R Burk.
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Marion
State House
Marion Tight and Heating Company
B. F. Burk
W. H. Dnderson
R. &. Breed
G. A. Shideler
G. A. Henry
KR. T. Burk
Greene valley coal and telephony stock notes in counties
In Linton and counties named, details list capitalization for several entities. Greene valley coal company capital stock appears with 350 000. College Gorge and southern telephone company Jr Union and Franklin counties show 1 000. Ross cooperative telephone company capital stock 500.
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the .Greene. Valley Coal Company
Linton
Canitol
College Gorge
Ana Southern Telephone Company, Jr
Union
Franklin Counties
Capital
Ross Co-Operative Telephone Company
Storms Cut Off Victoria and Vancouver Islands Telegraphs
Severe weather disrupted telegraphic service around Victoria and Vancouver Islands with lines reported down and communication limited as of December. Local reports indicate isolation of coastal communities and delayed dispatches from Wash. and Port Townsend. The situation prompted officials to warn residents to expect intermittent updates until repairs are completed.
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Port -Townsend
Wash
Victoria
Vancouver Islands
Civic Alliance Jumps On Bookwalter Reform Push
The Civic Alliance met Monday at the Commercial club to demand stricter reforms, vowing united action and new committees. T. P. Kiser and Attorney Eli Ritter decried the administration as disappointing, with Rev. R. V. Hunter resigning as president and to be replaced next week by a candidate from the M. Co. A. group.
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United Action
T. P. Kiser
Eli Ritter
R. V. Hunter
Alliance
M. Co. A
Atorney Eli Ritter
F. Q. Ballard
J. M. Swan
Suspect Arrested in Roommate Robbery Case
Jefferson Ford was arrested Monday by Detectives Holtz and Wallace for alleged robbery of roommate Fred Van Scuoe. They lived at 518 Stephens. Police say the room was entered on December 20. $18.50 was taken from Van Scupe’s trousers while Ford’s pocket contained $8.0 remained.
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Jefferson Ford
Holtz and
Wallace
Fred van Scuoe
Stephenssi
van Scupe
Ford
Jim Younger Confined by Hip Trouble in Bed
ST. PAUL Minn Dec 30 Jim Younger paroled convict is confined to his bed with hip trouble tied to injuries from the Northfield raid Younger worked as a clerk in a local store but illness halts his activities this description comes from a historical news snippet.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Jim Younger
Northfield
Younger
Tragedy in West Indianapolis as Stepson Shoots Carpenter
Edward Bishop a 2 year old carpenter living at 19 Birchave West Indianapolis was likely fatally shot at noon Monday by his stepson Elzea Bennett 21. They had quarrelled over Bishop treatments of his wife and mother of Bennett. Bennett had recently returned from Louisville to live with them after being released on parole from Jeffersonville reformatory for burglary. Bishop was taken to City Hospital with abdomen wounds. doctors fear internal injuries and low chance of recovery. Bennett fled after the shooting but reportedly told his mother he would surrender to police.
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Edward Bishop
Birchave
Indianapolis
Bishop
Bennett
Quincy Adams Blankenship
Mo’ County
G. A. H. Shidel
Blankenship
Thompson
Chicago
Jury Draws and Names Grand Panel in Local Court
Six months’ grand and petit jurors were drawn by Amos W.O Reagen and Richard Champlin on Monday morning. The grand jurors named include William L. Hobbs Fred L. Smock Charles D. Pearson Carl Von Hake Charles LoM Busby and George Hermann. Citizens span Indianapolis Perry township and local business circles with ties to the Columbia club and German community.
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W. L. Hobbs
Fred L. Smock
Chas. D. Pearson
Carl von Hake
Chas. E. Busby
George Hermann
Amos W.O Reagen
Richard Champlin
William L. Hobbs
Haughville
Perry Township
Charles ‘D. Pearson
Indianapolis
Charles Lom Busby
Stevenson Building
George ‘Hermann
Pearson
Busby
Columbia Club
von Hake c
Herwann
Smock
Perry
Ritter Dispute Over Grand Jury Drawing Fallout
T P Kiser and Captain Ritter of the Civic alliance allege they were not notified about the grand jury drawing and question whether they were properly included. County officials deny promises of notification while Judge Allen defers comment and the Civic alliance previews the jury to prove its mettle with indictments if warranted.
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T. P. Kiser
Eli ¥. Ritter
Civic Alliance
New ‘Grand Jury
SUN
Ritter
Capt. Ritter
Kiser
Amos Reagan
Champlin
Reagan
Elliott
Allen
Circuit Court
Grand jury to hear matters at first session
The statement signals upcoming proceedings as the grand jury prepares to examine which cases will be brought before it. Kriser notes the intent to give defendants a chance to demonstrate their case as sessions begin.
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Kliser
Ministers Shocked by T P Kiser License Case Sparks Controversy
T P Kiser of the Civic alliance challenged Methodist ministers at a weekly meeting over the renewal of Schafer’s saloon license in Ward 4. He accused two ministers, attorneys Brown and Porter, of aiding Schafer against the remonstrance. Revs Stansfield Goodwin and Kellogg urged investigation, forming a committee to report next meeting.
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M. E. Divins
Brown and
Porter
Schafer
T. P. Kiser
Civic Alliance
Kiser
Civic, Alliance
Allance
Toshua
Stanafield
Mérid- M.-E
Indianapolis
Pe. Brown
Albert” B. Porter
Brown
Central-ave. M. E
Meridian-st. M.B
T. A. Goodwin
H.W. Kellogg
Joshua Stansfield
Nexteek
Captain Murdaugh Dies in Norfolk Armed Service Veteran
Norfolk, December 30 Captain William H. Murdaugh 75, longtime naval officer and Confederate Navy captain, veteran Arctic expedition member in search of Dr. John Franklin, died in Portsmouth. He received a Victorian medal from the British government for his explorations.
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Norfolk
William H. Murdaugh
A. Heutenant
Old Navy
Arctic
John Franklin
Portsmouth
White Barbers Lease Not Renewed At Denison Hotel
The Denison hotel barber shop will not renew its lease and will be redecorated with white barbers under hotel control. George Fulwell says the shop will open anew January second, with Mr Rucker of the Oliver in South Bend as foreman. Charles Lannier declines comment, noting no settlement, while the shop’s long history includes distinguished patrons and politicians.
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George Fulwell
Charles Lannier
the Sun
Rucker
Oliver
South Bend
United States
Henry Moore
Lannier
N. Illinois St
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 pm December 31 calls for fair weather. Monday night and Tuesday should be generally fair. At 7 am the temperature is 30, noon 32, and 2 pm 37, with fair conditions across Indiana and surrounding states.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Diphtheria Cases Reported in Local Families
Two more cases of diphtheria in the John Coy household were reported to the Board of Health Monday morning. The victims are his children aged 6 and 4. Four additional cases were listed, including the Craig family at 581 North King Avenue and the Caylor family on North LaSalle Street.
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John Coy
Sheldon Sr
Board of Health
Craig
N. King Ave
Caylor
N. LaSallest
Love Feast in Dead Earna Draws Indiana Politicians
New Republican arrivals fill the Denison hotel for a love feast of political affection. Candidates for state offices mingle with U S senators and congressmen as they seek support, with talks planned to discuss policing President Roosevelt and future nominations. Notables include Landis Henry, Monroe, Storms, Tichenor, Haas, and Blatchley among others.
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Avery
Denison
Congress
United States
Landis
John Henry
Charles L. Henry
Anderson
O.J. Tichenor
Princeton
State Committee
Warren Bigler
Wabash
Tichenor
Col. Durbin
Indiana
Durbin
Fairbanks
J. P. Goodrich
W. H. Whittaker
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Charles Haas
Awapanh
Warren ‘ “Bugler
Haas
Frank Jones
Jones
Terre Haute
W. S. Blatchley
Railvanks
Washington
Denison Hotel
Roosevelt
Blatchley Mulls Third Term as State Geologist Nominee
State geologist Blatchley signals possible candidacy for a third term amid broad support from Indiana resource circles. He notes little opposition expected, while Prof. Charles Wood had been discussed but remains quiet. Officials question R A Brown’s stance on continuing as clerk of the supreme court as voters anticipate their decisions. Robert Tracewell A W Wishard and N L Chew, Republicans from Washington DC, arrived Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatchley
Indiana
Charles Wood
Valparaiso
CITY WATER FOR BRIGHTWOOD
Fire-chief Coots and Councilman Negley asked the Board of Works Monday to link Brightwood with Indianapolis for city water in case of fire and to consider fire cisterns in Brightwood. Ofera Singer married Walter Hawkins and Olivette Hays in Indianapolis. wedding kept quiet from Shay Opega company members. New pianos from $16 and up at Wulschners. feed for your animal at Jane's Dustless Cats.
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Coots
Negley
Board of Works
Brightwood
Indianapolis
Ofera Singer
Walter W. Hawkins
Richmond
Olivette Hays
Albion
Ind
Shay Opega Company
Justice Sheppard
Republican power struggles shape Indiana senate re election
Republican factions at the Denison hotel debate district chairmanships and reorganization ahead of Indiana elections. Cited aims include re electing both senators with minimal fighting. Beveridge reorganization hints. Goodrich faces no strong state challenger as party divisions surface in committee selections.
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United States Senate
Denison
Tors
Stu
Beveridge
Can
Indiana
James P. Goodrich
H. Whittaker
O. M. Ticheno
Charles Haas
Floods hit Chattanooga area as river tops banks
Floodwaters surge along the Tennessee River near Chattanooga. Forty feet in flood stage was reported, closing Market Street and flooding acres of property. Four persons were mentioned, with halted plans for a man’s lecture at Park Theater as crowds dispersed amid the evacuation.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee River
Market St
Harry Ellsworth
Feidsion
Park Theater
Man House
Soma
Aria
Raspberry and Stray Desserts Featured at Grocers
A dated query hints at a quick no bake dessert recipe featuring raspberries. The note mentions minutes to prepare and a cooling set, with flavor notes and a grocers reference, likely promoting a ready dessert idea.
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Graceland Ave
Hully Gee
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the Denison
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Chew
Governor
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James Johns
District 9
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John Zonnell
Pershing
Tipton County
Ward Watson
George Self
Rome Stephenson
Rochesser
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Elmer Crockett
Stephenson
Steele
Cromer
Brick
George McCulloch
E. E. Stoner
Greenfield
Henry Marshall
Lafayette
Feasters
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R. A. Brown
Robert Tracewell
A. W. Wishard
N. L. Chew
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