Young Attorney Asham Ends Life After Double Life Note
An Indianapolis attorney, 41, died by morphine overdose in his Baldwin block office. A sealed note to his mother spoke of a double life and judgment on himself. Coroner and physician staff investigated while his two romantic entanglements surfaced. investigators found no clear accomplice. Asham, a Indiana Law School graduate, had a reputed good practice and political ties.
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Ahan
Grant
Norman E. Carter
Baldwin Block
Asham Sived
Hinéelt
I Bruce
Asham
Montecello
Ind
Bormeone
Trug
Carter
Tutewller
Earl McClure Yeweil
Ashim
Bruce
Indiana Law School
Belef Items of Totercat Gathered in Ont Cihy
Local jottings note busy year, Mayor Bookwalter won’t seek New Year water wagon resolution. Indiana Stag US to hold Open House Tuesday. Public safety chief urged arrests for splitting bills. Local officials discuss salaries and receipts, and police will keep Open house Monday night.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Eugene Buehler
Lew Cooper
Board of Public Safety
Mr. Cooper
Robert Metzger
Nine Players At Poker Game Busted In Court
Sunday afternoon at 12 E Court street a poker game was raided. Fourteen men were arrested as police surrounded the room and loaded them into a patrol wagon. Five pleaded not connected to the game, while Frank Herman, running the place, pleaded guilty to maintaining a gambling house and was fined 29 dollars plus costs.
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Frank Hoffmann
Politu Ation
Nunr
Nike
Frank Herman
Midnight Service at St. Jan's Episcopal Church
A New Year’s Eve service will begin at 10 45 PM and close promptly at midnight at St. Jan's Episcopal Church on New Work Street Southgate. The public is warmly invited to attend the arranged program and enjoyable ceremony.
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St. Jan's Episcopal Church
Beaten and robbed in Pittsburg hotel
Real estate man WS Morton of Cleveland was attacked in his hotel room by a man he had met that evening. Morton, beaten and with a fractured skull, was hospitalized and said to be improving. valuables including money and a watch were stolen. Police describe the assailant as a well known local criminal. Morton owned the Beverly hotel and other properties in Cleveland.
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Pittsburg
Colonia Hoad
Morton
Uccher
Cleveland
Mortas
Almesheny
Ile
Mortin
Andy Chain
Mortan
Beverly
Cleerland
East End
Hold Up in Virginia Pullman Car Shocks Passengers
A masked robber boarded a Richmond bound Pullman train near 10 o'clock, forced the car doors shut, and robbed passengers in the smoking compartment. He shot the conductor in the arm when the conductor and porter attempted arrest, then fled into the woods after stopping the train.
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Scrippa-Weline Prean Associating
Richmond
Van
Manning
A& Sesboard
Richewoad
Virginia
Che Pmin
Vatter
Judge voids liability act ruling in Louisville case
In Louisville Kentucky a federal judge voided a liability act that would have made common carriers liable for negligence toward employees and dependents. The decision affects how employer responsibility is treated across interstate commerce and raises questions about the act’s applicability to banks and other carriers.
Miss Stubbs' Force Prepares Offer Amid Court Tidings
The record notes an offer involving Miss Mary Stobbs, linked to a baronial title, with named participants including Miss Edith Chandlee of Richmond and Miss Beth Menke of Os-Rael. Officials list Kokoma as a chief department, Logane Park as travel duty site, and Miss Ellaze Willhans of Mowler as an associate. The event occurred during the just-closing term.
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Mary Stobbs
Ebinettes
Peewa
Kokoma
Edith Chandlee
Richmond
Beth
Menke
Os- Rael
Godnaw
Logane Park
Ellaze
Herh Willhans
Mowler
Atomgraphe
Governor Manly Falls Ill After Morning Incident
Gov Manly was briefly incapacitated early Monday after an incident that left him weak and unable to resume duties. He was taken home for rest and treatment, with officials saying his condition hindered immediate travel.
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Manly
Hira
Liquor Sales Arrests Lead to Fines
Sunday liquor sales arrests report Henry Schaub Michigan and Nobie streets Metra Mueller Aurket and No Ale kts and Jacob Toller charged with selling drinks at their saloons in violation. Each fined ten dollars plus costs in police court. Also notices for People’s Coal and Cement Co successors to Logsdon Bros Fund Co and 500 Grant Clay with York tal company at 108 N Delaware-21.
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Henry Schaub
Meciigan
Metra Mueller
Jacob Toller
Heoprah W
People's Coal and Cement CO
Successora
Logsdon Bros’ Fund Company
Orphaned calf dispute and misattributed parentage heard
Henry Mong testified before Justice A R Hutchinson that a cow and calf bought from C Bottema at the stock yards in October were not blood relatives, alleging substitution by a stepmother. Bottema denied the claim, stating both animals thrived after return. The judge took the case under advisement as a Sunday meeting proceeded and church officers were elected.
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Henry Mong
Pesco
A. R. Hutchinson
C St. Bottema
Tod A
Bottma
Money in Plenty in the Treasury
The year ends with a $224,000,000 surplus and balances. Customs revenue rose by $14,000,000 from the previous year while Internal Revenue was increased to bolster state funds.
United States Weather Forecast Update
Forecast shows fair conditions overall with some unsettled spots tonight and Tuesday. Minor fog and breezy periods may affect coastal areas. Temperature expectations low to mid 30s with light winds across most regions.
Rumor of a Three Cent Line Feasibility in Milwauke
A December 31 report from Washington states a large treasury surplus and a rumored three cent fare street railway venture in Milwaukee. Key figures include Mayor Tondvhusan of Cleveland and brewer Joseph Heim of Kansas City. investors plan to finance an ambitious system touching parks cemeteries and depots, facing strong local opposition led by John Te Beggs.
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Scrippe-Hidhwe Press Association
Milwate
Tondvhusan
Cleveland
Bawyer Kotech
St Louis
Miwaukee
Phal ix
John Te Beggs
Pr Dent
St.usus
Miyer Becker
Park Board Dismisses Parks Department Staff
The Board of Public Parks met in special session and dismissed engineers and staff with several resignations and retirements effective February 1. Names and salaries listed include Fred Mecletan, $1000. Charles Myers, $1. Charles Perrott, $00. D. E. Dupres, draftsman, $0. BE to Greenlexf, other draftsman, resigned. forester Inspector GW Wheat, $097. custodian M. T. Keppel, $40. George Braun, custodian, $8. BR M. Boone, foreman, Riverside park, $60. The move aims to reduce operating funds, with potential reinstatement plans after a 20-day period.
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Board of Public Parks
Fred Mecletan
Charles Myers
Charles Perrott
D. E. Dupres
Greenlexf
Ax Follhy GW
M. T. Keppel
Greenlawn
George Braun
AL Clair Park
Cox Named President of Commercial Travelers' Association
I A Cox was elected president of the Commercial Travelers' association of Manitoba. A J Ralph became vice president and W R Henley was chosen secretary and treasurer at a Saturday night meeting held at the hotel. The event featured a gentleman’s dance as part of the proceedings.
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MR. Cox
I. A. Cox
Commercial Travelers’ Association of Mana
A. J. Ralph
W. R. Henley
Ee Hotel
Kansas to issue annual interstate passes as New Year gift
Kansas officials announce that annual interstate passes will be issued as a New Year gift. The Santa Fe line is beginning to send them out this morning amid light distribution across the state.
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Scrippa-meenae
Kansas
Alford's Last Day at Criminal Court Disturbance Recalls Judge
An Alford courtroom scene unfolds as a protester scrawls LAST DAY OF ALFORD on a chalkboard wall and threatens to delay a pro tempore hearing. Judge Fremont Alford smiles through the disruption while attorney John Ruckelanaus calls witnesses and the room fights to maintain order. Nearby ads for dry cleaning, tailoring, and clothing stores appear in the same column.
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Canrtiroom
Alford
Fremont Alford
Talget Alford
John Ruckelanaus
Dudge Alford
Jude Alford
Tragic Sunday Track Disaster Near Suburban Station
A devastating incident at Terra Cotta track left 45 dead and 73 injured as coaches were crowded and victims scattered along the line for over a mile beyond the suburban station on Sunday evening.
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Terra Cotta
Indiana man among the killed in D C rail crash
Norman F. Rogers, 38, of Marion Indiana, a local trade manager for Central Union Telephone, is identified among the four killed in a rear end collision on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Terra Cotta station in Washington D C. The accident involved a Frederick Maryland bound local train and an extra with seven empty immigrant coaches. Dozens injured were transported to Washington area hospitals as recovery efforts began.
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Scripps-Mefise Prove Association
Washington
Baltimore& Ohio Railroad
Torta Coma
D. C
Frederick
Tevidente of
Maryland
Haves
Haltimore
Cumberland
Baltimore & Ohio
Indiana
Norman F. Rogers
Marion
Ind
Rogers
Central Union
Anderson
Terra Cotta
OFFICES VACATED RING IN THE NEW
The oldest state officer and others depart in early term shifts. Judge Hhink of the appellate court retires after long service, with Judge Weednn DB Robinson possibly moving to the Supreme Court. Judge A Z Wiley leaves the appellate bench. New terms begin for Judges Jordy Menke and Joseph Kabb. Clerk R A Brown retires. E V Fitzpatrios of Portland to succeed him. State Geologist W Lintohley begins a new term. Chief statelist appointments, including Miss Mary Stubbs and James H. Bingnan, near term transitions, with Attorney General C W Miller rumored for governor trade and congressional mentions for C B Landis and J F E Watson. The lieutenant governor’s position and other education posts ready for fresh terms.
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Hhink
Tha
Wwe
A. Z. Wiley
Fowler
Indianapolis
Jordy and Menke
Supreme Court
Will McCeed
Jidge Joseph Kabb
Williamsport
W. Lintohley
Tua
Jenn T C. Bitheimer
Stad Varit
Fred A. Bima
Statu
Treasures of State
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Oren Hadley
Nat Wy. Huw
Hil
Bloomington
Ind
Fassett A. Cotton
Blatchiey
James H. Bingnan
C. W. Miler
Miller
Goshen
Ierice
New York City
Indiana
Iapas
Bi Party
Todlana
James F E. Watson
Ruvinville
John L. Griffiths
Liverpool
Watkin Erclares
Congress
Watson
Breesman Watson
Hage Th. Miller
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