Notorious Gambler Rahke Faces Court in Cold Case
Gus Rahke, the gambler known for flashy dress, appears in criminal court to answer a charge of contributing to the delinquency of girls. The trial opens after a cold delay and heating trouble in the courthouse. Witnesses include young girls and attorney John Denran, as Judge W. W. Thornton sets a new 2 pm date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awful
Gus Rhuke
Hohke
Gus Rahke
Jack Frost
Rahke
Ruth
John
Denran
W. W. Thornton
Church to be repaired after fire at College-ave Baptist
Trustees plan repairs after a Saturday blaze damaged the College-avenue Baptist church by about 1200. Members discuss financing and coordinate plans with Sunday school moved to Third Christian church as repairs proceed.
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College-ave. Baptist Church
Teuninée
Alvo
Nunes
Ashindave
Third Christian Church
Rothschild for Surveyor Special to The Sun
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of Leopold G. Mothschild of Indianapolis to be surveyor of customs in Indianapolis. John D. Abernathy of Oklahoma was nominated United States marshal there and W T Vernon for register of the treasury. Indiana postmasters named include A J Kritt Fred Snyder EB A Biminena John Owen Noblesville. Grosvenor to introduce Hepburn rail rate amendment barring officers and employees from interfering in first taking materials or supplies to railroads.
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Sun
Washington
Senate
Leopold G. Mothschild
Indianapolis
Astoms
John D. Abernathy
Oklahoma
United States Marshal
W.T. Vernon
Register of the Treasury
Indiana
A. J. Kritt
Goodland
Fred Snyder
Angola
A. Biminena
Kokomo
John Owen
Noblesville
Kerippe-McNar Preav Amsnciation
Grosvenor
Ohio
Hepburn Railroad
Incorporations listed for Mishawaka Folding Go-Cart Company
The Mishawaka Folding Go-Cart company files incorporation with capital stock set at $15,100. Incorporators include Joseph de Lo refiss Ernest Timmerhot Charles A Ostrom Oscar Miller and August J Behellinger. Also mentions Dr Szy Prandarkang Roon a club of East Chicago with Walter Rus joseph Radechunis and Sorton ta- Jorinas as incorporators.
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Mishawaka
Caplal
Joseph de Lorefiss
Ernest Timmerhot
Charles A. Ostrom
Oscar Miller
August J. Behellinger
Dr."Szy
Prandarkang & Roon
A V'club
Chicago
Walter Rus Joseph Radechunis
Sorton
Murgin, a Pickpocket, Held by Detectives in Indianapolis
Mrs. Hertie Murgin, linked to a string of purse snatchings on crowded store aisles, was caught counting stolen money by Detectives Haley and Splin on Saturday night. Victims were all women. Murgin denied the theft at first, then admitted stealing purses from Mrs. Walter Ng of Albama s and Mrs. C B Cohn. Authorities believe about 17 purses may be traced to her, with a continued case in police court pending Monday.
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Hertie Murgin
Haley and Splin
Indianapolis
Victhea
Murgin
Alice Dee
Walter Ng
Albamas
Washington St
Murein
Maj
George W. Steele
Marion
Steele
Maj. Steele
Rendhlican
Grant County
Waleigh
Osborn
Georgy A. Asborn
Jing Steele Ag
K. Besbure
George Dicken
Hiram Brwnlee
Joe Brawnley
Stele
Une
Fiekl
Frank Henares
Miami County
Joseph Murphy
Walsish
Wabash
James McHrary
Watagh
Hyrette Tiebog
Debieved
Bearss
Steele Pias
McHenry
Ted
Wire Murphy
S.sitia
Landistras
Jnnes
Wibaxh
Marien
Aalid
Polit Chins
Charles TL. Good
Warren
Cary H. Cowgill
Landis
Drop Saloon Cases in Indianapolis Police Court Debacle
Prosecution led by Ira Holmes seeks dismissal of 166 charges against 14 saloon keepers arrested by Chief Kruger after a slumming committee investigation. Holmes drops effort against Dan Smith as evidence fails to secure indictments, while the committee disclaims responsibility for prosecutions amid November city election tensions.
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Prohibition Alumininm Party
Indianapolis
Heltzman
Ira Holmes
Dan Smith
Saleo
Holmes
Triail
Vody
Aearty
Cone
Holmen
Clark
Bolmey
Rammittee
Eel Lostaner
Chars
Mattic
Holes
Hin Fat
Bomb destroys private house in Silesia casualties rise
Berlin reports from Katlowitz quote a private house near the Russian frontier blown by a bomb. Twelve bodies seen amid ruins and many more feared dead. Also note robberies of post office letter boxes in South Swallister with tellers' valuables and checks strewn on streets. Paul Cares, 16, arrested while opening a stolen letter.
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Serious-Meline Prews Association
Berlin
Lokal Anacizer
Katlowitz
Silesia
Silee
Serippa-Meitac Press Association
South Swallister
J. T. Fet
Paul Cares
Wna
Woman Cleared in California Murder Trial
In Denver California Feb the jury acquitted Mrs Helen Schmidlap on charges of murdering her husband William Schmidlap. This was her second trial and the court noted the verdict of not guilty this morning amid a busy local notices page including shop ads and perfumery listings.
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Scrippa-Meltae Freag Association
Denver
Calo
Helen Schmidlap
William Schmidlap
Thia Wag
Woman Protests Sidewalk Plan Hearing Mixup
A heated Board of Public Works session over Lexington avenue sidewalks featured a protester insisting on better handling after a postal ward error caused a hearing mix up. President Joseph Billart apologized and clarified the hearing would focus on roadway improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Lexington Ave
Jorepat
Billart
Editors Committees Plan Itinerary at French Lick Springs
National Association of Editors holds executive committee meeting at French Lick Springs to arrange a convention program. Attending are editors and representatives from numerous papers and territories with arrangements for entertainment and travel routes to be set by the Indianapolis committee. Continued on page eight.
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National Association of Editors
French Lick Springs
Hilitorial Association
Ick
Pritay
Satwdes
Jane
Dave Att Srussutieime
Indianapolis
Aaduinu
May
W. W. Screws
Montgomery Advertiser
Jacob Pepperman
Montgomery So
Florida
Ix Bittinger
Ovala Star
Minola
B. B
W. L. Chambers
Stockton Record
J. E. Junkin
Etering Bulletin
Girald
Choice of paying pending court ruling on street paving
The Board of Public Works backed a bitulithic pavement plan along State Avenue amid petitions from property owners. A court decision may halt bids while judges determine patent rights and legality. Litigation against the city contract with Warren Gradders company is in superior court. Judge J L McMaster will rule on key issues Tuesday.
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Board of Public Works
Foxing Tomave
Shethy-st
State-ave
Tavup
William F. Taylor
Cnurd
Ant
Qgingy Bone
John F. White
Unem
Warren Grathers
Superior
J. L. McMaster
Sympathy for the Barbers Minsters condemn Sunday closings
At a ministers meeting in the city resolutions of sympathy were sent to the Barbers Union movement and calls to close shops on Sunday were discussed. Dr John Person of Cincinnati spoke for the American Bible Society and announced a convention at Roberts Park Church on February 22.
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Joan Person
Clactanatl
American Bible Society
Roberts Park
Ameathurch
Stranger in New York wins $150 in poker game
A stranger believed to be John W. Gates won a $150 poker pot in New York. The incident is noted as part of this day in history with references to January 5 events and other snippets from early 1900s papers.
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New Yorks
John W. Gates
Batchitt
Terry Hut
Columbus
Spain
Dan
Mousse
Bookwalter
Taylor
Lottery dispute lands in Justice Stout court
Charles L Hammer sues Victor Helmer saloon keeper for 33 dollars due since March 1 1903. Hammer claims the 35 dollars covers lottery tickets and Helmer acted as his agent. Cross examination reveals illegal business dealings and possible federal action. Judge Stout takes the case under advisement, with fines from 10 to 500 dollars possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Hammer
Victor Helmer
Senateure
C. L Hammer
Royal Hammer
Fames
Telmer
Hammer
Helmer
Hamer
Sult
Squire Stout
Patterson Opposes Caucus in Santo Domingo Treaty Debate
In Washington on February 5 Senator Patterson of Colratto rails at Democratic caucus actions intended to bind minority members to vote against ratification of the Santo Domingo treaty. He warns such moves threaten constitutional rights and state representation in the Senate. The scene includes Democratic colleagues reacting with surprise and indignation as Patterson speaks and Tillman seeks recognition.
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Serippa-McNee Presa Association
Washtngton
Santo Domingo
Senate
Patterson
Colratto
Covretan
Colvaruca
Tillman
Reco Ndon
Thilman
Man Killed by Train in Rockville Ind
Special to the Sam reports John Burke, 6, killed by a Vandatly ruin near Rockville on Saturday. Mercer Building Burns on the south side of the square, today causing unspecified loss. Drought’s W. O. W. remedy advertised as reliable. Wulschner’s Brazitao Balm promoted for coughs colds and sore throat with 10 or 34 doses for 5 cents.
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Rockville
Ind
John Burke
Mercer Bulding Burns
Mercer
Squars
Contract Fight Over Voting Machines Induces Temporary Restraining Order
Superior court schedules a noon injunction to block county commissioners from signing a purchase with United States Standard Voting Machine Company for 19 machines amid allegations of unfair bidding. National Voting Machine Company and W. W. Spencer attorney represent the plaintiff seeking to protect taxpayers and ensure fair, accurate elections. Argument set for Friday morning as commissioners had just tied the contract yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twige Vinson Carter
Superior Court
Arter
United States Standard
Whoas Med
W. W. Spencer
National Voting Machine Company
National
Columbia
John W. Kern
Hawisios
Smith and Hawkins
Smith and Korbly
Agency Not a Fake In Employment Bureau Fraud Case
Federal court hears plea of not guilty in the case against Charieh Burns and Squire Bo Early. Indicted on using fake employment agencies to lure victims for fees, then handing them to Empire Book House in Cleveland. Early pleaded guilty and was fined. Burns pleads not guilty and awaits trial with Chicago counsel. multiple witnesses expected.
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Employment Bureau
Charieh. Burns
Squire Bo Early
United States Court
Grand Jury
Palla
Burin
Empire Book House
Cleveland. C
Early
Burns
Chicago
Roosevelts report on alleged railroad merger
President Roosevelt forwards Interstate Commerce Commission findings on the Pennsylvania Railroad and affiliated lines. The document details stock holdings in Baltimore and Ohio Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio while noting rate competition and no expressed opinion on possible violations.
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Scrippa-Meline
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Pennsylvania
Roosevele
Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Common
Norfolk & Western
Algo
Chesapeake & Ohio
Pennaslvania Also Road Company
Pennsylvanie Cois
Filadethia
Baltimore & Wiehingtnn
Othe Northern Central Railway
Chesapeake & Oho
Pennesteania
Tillsburg
Erie
Martin A. Knapp
Chatymag
Ince Woman in Limelight Over Tuition Scandal
Trevia Ince of Ave. Indiana was fined 1 for profanity by Justice of the Peace Joseph H. Shepard amid charges tied to a scheme to defraud Barber College students of tuition. William Ince ran the college and his wife boarded students. four suits sought repayment, but trials never occurred as plaintiffs fled Indianapolis. Judge Bergen died.
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Ave. Trevia Voce
Justice of the Peace
Joseph H. Shepard
Battle E. Nicholson
Indianas
Ince
William Ince
Indianapolis
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Bertie Murgin
Congress
Frederick Landis
Raymond 1
Alphonse
Gaston Af Suire
Tme
Soldiers’ Home
National Board of Managers of Soldiers’ Homes
Aganst Landis
B. Landis
Sho E Steele
Cass County
Logansport
Case County
Steete
Cary Cowgill
Kattowitz
Slesia
Pembroke Arcade
Denison
Ministers’ Association
Bull
Justice Stout
Drighton
Wulschner’s
Ganstang Furlco
C. C. & B. Pocahontas
Porting Woods
Boxing Gieges
Gus Habich
W. Wasbat
C. C. Burns
Bevera
Telit
Qclo Reulat Jeommerce
Scwamtenion
Rewarta
Jude W
Mnowing Meares
Barber' College
Bergen
Scrippa-Meline Press Association
Topeka
Ken
Abram Sergan
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