Bigamists and Didn’t Know It in Chicago Jewish Leaders
Chicago residents were said to be unknowingly bigamists after obtaining hets or Jewish church divorces and marrying again in the United States. Rabbi Stolz led eight Chicago rabbis to seek leniency for Max Graber, with Judge Horton clarifying that the ghet has no legal standing here and advising careful use only after legal divorce.
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Chicago
Josol
Rabbi Stolz
of, Education
Horton
Max Graber
State Sanitarium urged for Illinois as death toll rises
State board of health submitted to Governor Yates stresses immediate construction of a state sanitarium for consumptives. It warns that over 700,000 of Illinois five million inhabitants are doomed to die from consumption unless action is taken to halt the disease.
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Springfield
Ill
Yates
State i Board. of Health
Illinois
Bloomia Council Sets Delayed Path On Boulevard Ordinance
The Bloominia Council finance committee will not favorably re sort the boulevard ordinance soon and may never approve it in its present form. The ordinance annexing Armstrong Park is nearly certain to pass. Mayor Bookwalter likely to veto when big John Hancock is ready. The committee may report on the natural gas ordinance. James H. Billingsley to take reins Monday night as a rules amendment empowers him to control committees and factions.
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Council
Armstrong Park
Rand
Bookwalter
John “Hancock
Natural & Meter
Burglar Arrest Shocks Redkey Felt in Muncie
Frank LeRoy, a well known young man in Muncie Indiana, has been arrested as a burglar by Redkey marshal Caylor. Charles Nelson, convicted of larceny, testified LeRoy was part of a gang that burgled several Redkey houses and that LeRoy broke jail there before capture.
Bowling tips to excel at the National congress
Al Selbach outlines a bowling training program for Indianapolis entrants stressing control, fit of ball, and precise aiming. He advises beginners to practice a thumb and finger fit, lay the ball on the alley edge toward pins 1 and 3, and learn to twist with a tight grip. He emphasizes steady timing, speed control, and balancing power with accuracy for nine pins or a strike.
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al Selbach
Baltimore
West
Big Bill Devery Battles Tammany Over District 9
In New York on December 31, Big Bill Devery protested his exclusion from Tammany Hall leadership. He blames rivals Grand Central Plunkett Pennsylvania Charley Murphy Dago Dan and Big Tim for a factional move and vows to fight through the courts and public action, even hinting at an independent labor party.
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New York
Devery
Tammany Hall
Fang
Big Four
Grand Central Plunkett
Pennsylvania
Charley Murphy
Dago Dan
McMahon
Big Tim
New York Central
Big Bill
Democratic Labor Party
Polo League Expands With Aquatic Canoe and New York Store
The Commercial league adds three teams the Aquatic club the Canoe club and the New York store. Aquatic coach Kornatay claimed the club will get a berth after purchasing skates and uniforms. Elwood's faster polo titled with Fitzgerald starring as they beat Mun ale 3 to 2 at the new Woon rink. Indianapolis has no New Year’s Eve game and will rest until Thursday when they travel to Elwood for a return match Friday night anticipated as one of the season’s closest.
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Aquatic Club
Canoe Club
New York
Kornatay
Elwood
Munele
Fitzgerald
Iwoon
Indianapolis
Hornaday
Rivals Claim Field Superiority Met with Public Skepticism
The Rivals touted their strong team in public claims while the public remained doubtful. After demonstration of their superiority, they now seek recognition for their achievements.
Husky Little Fighters Ten Rounds at the Empire
Boxing exhibition scheduled for Wednesday night at the Empire arena features Patsy Hogan of Cincinnati and Tommy West of Louisville in a ten round display after the High Rollers act. Ropes crowd expected. preliminary bout between Columbia club pet and Kentucky sid appears on the program.
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the Empire
the High Rollers
Patsy Hogan
Cmi
Tago
Frommy West
Louisville
Winay City
Tebeau
Columbia Club
Kentucky
Chicago
Tommy West
Louis Smith
Prices
Tse
Death Toll In Baseball Claims Row Of Names
The past year saw several baseball figures pass away including Marty Whidon Thomas E Hurns Wim Donahue James Whitfield George W Burnham Mike Mansell William Scharsig James Galvin Dave Lhkegier Matt Killelea Fred Wunlap and George A Prentice in a compiled death roll.
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Marty Whidon
Thomas E. Hurns
Wim Donahue
James Whitfield
George W. Sburnham
Mike Mansell
William Scharsig
James Galvin
Dave Lhkegier
Matt Killelea
Fred Wunlap
George A. Prentice
Kid McCoy Seeks Backing for Jeffries Bout in Louisville
Report says Kid McCoy, in Louisville, seeks a shot at Jeffries with backing from George Considine. The article recalls McCoy’s past in Indianapolis boxing, a sudden New York exit, a bar dispute over change, and a visit to Taggart’s hotel at French Lick. It ends with cautious optimism he may land a fight and dream of a title bout.
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Kid McCoy
Louisville
Jeffries
George Considine
McCoy
Indianapolis
New York
Inihanapolig
Deng
Hen
Racing Association Organized in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis racing association filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state, forming a new company capitalized at 10,000 dollars. Directors named include W. W. Baker Ster Ing R. Holt Hugh McGowan W.A. Holt and H. B. Gentry. The group plans to host two meets next summer.
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Racing Association
Indianapolis Racing Association
W. W. Baker
Ster Ing R. Holt
Hugh McGowan
W.A. Holt
D. Pierson
H. B. Gentry
Brother Confesses In Marion Theater Tragedy
Wm Fogelson Jr of the Crawford company is jailed in Marion awaiting coroner inquest verdict after he shot Oliver Miller a leading actor during a rehearsal. Coroner Whitson and Prosecutor Dentler examined witnesses. no plot found but manslaughter possible. A 9 year old brother admitted placing cartridges in the revolver. Alleged rivalry for a young woman denied.
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Marion
Ind
Wm. Fogelson
Fogelson
Crawford
Oliver Miller
Whitson
Dentler
Miller
Blinded by Gas Strikes Father and Daughter in Decatur
Decatur Indiana reports George Fisher and his 15 year old daughter May were blinded overnight after lingering gas fumes from a burning lamp. Doctors are puzzled by the case and cannot yet determine if the blindness will be permanent.
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Decatur, Ind
George Fisher
May
Grave Robberies Stir Hamilton County Rumors
Noblesville Indiana December 31 reports from Rufus Cantrell claim graves are being robbed across Hamilton County with several openings at Beaver Cemetery and others including Eagle town and Carmel. Police say some sites were wrongly identified and few graves, notably those of Rev. Charles Merrell and Williams, may have been mistaken. Prosecutor Beals and legal officials anticipate grand jury action as investigations continue with Prosecutor-elect Fred Hines vowing to press the case.
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Noblesville
Ind
Hamilton County
Carmel
Boxleytown
Cicero
Sheridan
Atlanta
Arcadia
Ralph Brecken
Walter Manship
Ida West
Beaver Graveyard
Cantrell
Charles Merrell
Robert Williams
Merrell
Williams
Williaams
Beals
Hampton West
Marion County
Beales
SUN
Indianapolis
Rufus Cantrell
Fred Hines
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