Indiana Governor Marshall Centerpiece in 1912 Presidential Boom
An Indiana focus in Washington notes Gov. Marshall's looming presidential bid and a Durbin plan to nominate James B. Watson against Beveridge. The piece outlines advantages and weaknesses of Marshall's national prospects, including timing, theater-like attention, and potential missteps while in the capital.
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Washington, D. C
Cincinnati Enquirer
Indiana
Gov. Marshall
Col. W. T. Durbin
James B. Watson
A. J. Beveridge
United States
Beveridge
The
Enquirer
Dope
Tom Marshall
Washington
Champ Clark
Harmon
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Marshall
Lew Wallace
Senator Shively
James Whitcomb Riley
Stone
Benator Shively
Senate
Ohio
Whitehouse
Gov
Hanly
Kind Hearted Court Frees 61 Prisoners in Final Acts
Police Judge Whallon freed 2 long term prisoners from the workhouse and 38 more before Christmas, totaling 61 releases in a week. The moves, though called dangerous by police, were approved by Col Shaw, leaving 135 inmates still. Eleven cases remain for Judge-elect Collins as the docket clears.
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Whallon
Judge Whallon
Col. Shaw
Workhouse
James A. Collins
Young Woman Nearly Burned by Flying Match Head
Miss Barbara Flack of Mardenis narrowly escaped death when a match head she struck on a gasoline stove ignited her clothing. She raced about panicking until her brother and sister extinguished the flames with quilts. She remains serious but improving after medical treatment.
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Huntington
Ind
Barbara Flack
Mardenis
David
Sehia
Gift to Mendenhall from Officials at Courthouse
County Commissioner John Mendenhall, whose term ends at midnight, received a cut glass water set and imported cigars from fellow commissioners and auditors at a courthouse ceremony. Custodian Gus Haller delivered the gift and Roberts spoke, praising the retiring official. Mendenhall expressed gratitude and said he aimed to serve the public honestly.
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John Mendenhall
Gus Haller
Mendenhall
von Hake
Roberts
Sahm
Patton
Merdenhall
Taft Returns From New York Wedding Trip
President Taft and his party including Miss Heten and Robert Taft returned this morning from New York where he attended the wedding of Miss Louise T, daughter of Neary W. Teft, to George Kowden.
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Washington
President Taft
Miss Heten
Robert Taft
New York
Louise T
Neary W. Teft
George Kowden
Will of Stoughton J. Fletcher Probate in Indiana Bank Heir
The will of Indianapolis banker Stoughton J. Fletcher, who died December 25 in Gallatin Tennessee, values the estate at 3 million dollars with 1 million in fealty. His son Stoughton A. Fletcher inherits bank stock and control of Fletcher National Bank assets. Daughters receive the remainder. executors get 1000 dollars a year. Bond of 4 million required.
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Stoughton J. Fletcher
Indianapolis
Gallatin
Tenn
Ross
Fletcher
Stoughton A. Fletcher
Fletcher National Bank of Indianapolis
M& E. Washington
Misa Hilda Fletcher
Bank
Stoughton
A. Fletcher
William A. Hughes
Mation Trust Company
Rose
George L. Hanna
Roderick A. King
Four Divorce Suits Filed On Year’s Last Day
Four residents filed for divorce as 1908 ended. Otto Russell seeks separation from wife Wilstelle M Russell of 3141 Central Avenue, alleging temper and frequent rage. Mary A Williams sues Frank E B Williams. Hannibal Bonaparte sues Isabella Bonaparte. Victoria Cooper sues Walter Cooper claiming lack of husbandly support in apparel purchases.
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Otto Russell
Wstelle
Burglars Break Into Home on Twenty-First Street
Burglars entered the residence at 415 E Twenty First street Thursday night by prying open a window and stole gold rimmed eyeglasses a chain and some small change police reported the break in to be under investigation
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E. Twenty-first Street
Salvation Army in Indianapolis Seeks Help for Needy Families
Major Escott and two investigators process daily calls for groceries and coal for anxious families. A donor’s $5 gift and a grateful Christmas note highlight ongoing relief efforts as winter demand grows and one major expense tally reaches over $900 for dinners, entertainment, and coal.
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Yiiianapolis
Major Escott
Salvation Army
Indianapolis
Escott
Ansset
Baldwin
Gold for Employees Rewarded by Boston Elevate
Boston distributed seventy five thousand dollars in gold among nearly 3,500 conductors and motormen with clean records for the past year. The payment marked the largest sum ever given by the company to its car service men for satisfactory service.
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Boston
Boston Elevated
Mudge Elected President of Rock Island Gulf Railroad
H U Mudge succeeds B L Winchell as president of the Chicago Rock Island Gulf Railroad. Winchell joins the Frisco system. Fort Worth, Texas report. Dec 81.
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Fort Worth
Tex
H. Umudge
Chicago, Rock Island & Gulf Railroad Company
B. L. Winchell
Frisco
Aviator Lissandier Flies Over Pau Half Hour
In Pau, on December 31, Paul Lissandier piloted a Wright aeroplane for thirty minutes with Count Malinaki as passenger. Crowds cheered as he maneuvered above the city.
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Paribg
Wright
Paul Lissandier
Pau
Count Malinaki
The Greatest Detective in The Story of rE Play Arsene Lu Pin
Behlings presents this tale by Charles Frohdman featuring a fabled detective. The production showcases dramatic twists and clever deductions in a staged mystery performance.
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Arsene Lupin
Behling
Charles Frohdman
Two Girls and a Man in Lupin Tale Chapter I
By Joseph O Brien 1909. Arsene Lupin, France’s famed master thief, leaves a red chalk signature on a wall at the Duke of Charmerac’s château. The scene introduces Lupin’s legend as Germaine Gournay-Martin, her fiancé, and the aging burglars duel over a return of a Murillo and other treasures.
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Joseph O'Brien
American Journal- Beixaminer
Charmerac
France
Mystery
Paris
Arsene Lupin
Duke of Charme
Aregus Lapin
Cook
Carteau
Chramerac
Monsieur Gournay-Martin
Germaine
North Pole
Parise
Millionaire Spencer Trask Killed in Croton Train Crash
New York December 31 Spencer Trask banker and millionaire was killed when a Montreal express collided with a freight train at Croton New York. Four others were injured and three believed dead, all in the last sleeper. Trask had recently undergone eye surgery and was on board the rear berth. He founded Trask and Stone and led several industrial ventures including Edison Electric Illuminating Company.
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New York
Spencer Trask
Montreal Express
New York Central Railroad
Croton
N. Y
Mr. Trask
Trask
Plannigan
Saratoga
Yeddo
Upper Crossing
Pssengers
Brooklyn
Trask & Stone
The
Stock Exchange
Spencer, Trask & Co
Pine and
William Streets
Automobile Showbacks and 1910 Production Rise
Frederick H. Eliott of the American Automobile Association predicts America's 1910 output near 200000 cars. The two major New York shows, Dec 21 to Jan 16, reflect booming demand as manufacturers expand plants and improve models. The article notes the industry’s growth signals economic and political influence nationwide.
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Frederick H. Eliott
The
American Automobile
America
New York City
New York
United States
Weather echoes winters as quail face starvation
County Assessor J B Williams recalls harsher seasons and laments birds starving in snow bound fields. He notes loss of shelter from fences and clearings, telling of quail frozen to death after seeking refuge under snow. He fears similar fates for birds today.
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Washington
J. B. Williams
Williams
Rabbits Reported Infected With Diphtheria In Randolph County
Hunters warn of a suspected diphtheria outbreak among Randolph county rabbits as many killed rabbits show swollen throats and sores. Doctors note rabbits’ role in diphtheria serum production and count rising cases near Modoc and Losaniville.
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Winchester
Ind
Randolph County
Modoc
Losaniville
Steffens Fights Fire To Save Home In New Rochelle
J Lincoln Steffens magazine writer aided by his wife her mother and neighbors saved his home near the Riverside Yacht club from destruction by fire.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
J. Lincoln Steffens
Riverside Yacht Club
Flood in Enga River near Reggio claims many lives
A severe Enga River flood near Reggio, reported in Rome on December 31, has risen six feet and caused extensive damage with many deaths.
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Rome
Enga
Reggio
Convict Davis Escapes Ohio Prison Dining Hall
William Davis a life prisoner sent up in 19 for burglary in Lorain Ohio walked from the prison restaurant at 11 o clock today and disappeared from the Ohio state penitentiary authorities issued a search call to locate him.
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Columbus
William Davis
Ohio State Penitentiary
Lorain
Object to See Statue Movement in Chicago
Chicago readers report a movement to view a statue at the G A R's New Resting Place. The brief note notes December 31 as the date and references local civic interest in the memorial project.
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Chicago
Train goes NN Dutch Innissouri wreck near Trenton
Trenton Mo December 31 rescue efforts continue after the California special of the Rock Island derailed three miles north of Trenton. Five bodies recovered seven injured brought to town with many feared dead as investigators assess the wreckage and missing passengers. Fireman O P Singer of Trenton identified among the dead.
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Trenton
Rock Island
O. P. Singer
Wilmington
J. C. Childers
Anderson
Ind
E. Spencer
Dallas
Tex
Steve Howard
Alabama
Robison says Fishback errs suing over card index system
Edward J. Robison county treasurer maintains Frank S. Fishback will find he erred in suing to enjoin removing the Barrett law bureau card index system. Robison claims the old system remains. the new system is his property and he has sought patent.
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Edward J. Robison
Frank S. Fishback
Barrett Law Bureau
Robison
Treasury
Mr. Share
Deauty
Fishback
Confession May Clear Up Gunness Mystery
LaPorte Indiana December 31 State's Attorney Smith who prosecuted Ray Lamphere the Gunness suspect said he would seek the Lamphere confession reported by Rev Dr E A Schell The attorney believes the information will clear up much of the murder house mystery Lamphere body was brought to Laporte for private funeral.
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Lamphere
Laporte
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Taft
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