Indianapolis Divorce Grants $50,000 Alimony in Avant Case
Wealthy Indianapolis businessman William A. Avant divorces Katherine P. Avant after a dispute over an unknown mistress. Judge Leathers orders $50,000 alimony, with $22,000 cash and $28,000 in stock, after the couple largely agreed on the settlement.
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William A. Avant
Dudge ‘Leathers
Katherine P. Avant
William
A.avant
Indianapolis
California
Avant
Jan
Fire Gutts Hotel Brevoort in Chicago Tragedy
Fire at the Hotel Brevoort in Chicago on Tuesday morning gutted the building by 7:40. About 300 guests escaped amid smoke and flames. Five firemen injured. ten extra engines called. Cause cited as crossed wires and explosions in a shaft. One rescuer fell ten feet but survived. several guests injured seeking exits. Damages estimated at about 50000 dollars. theater adjacent damaged.
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Chicaude
Tle
Brevoort
Tuesay
Exta
Hadrsom Browne
Rotel Pell
John Williams
W. Cusluman
Napier
Lasalles Theater
Women oppose appointing a woman to Fort Wayne board
Ten members vote against female executive appointments on the Fort Wayne school board issue. Senator Jimbrough of Muncie objects, saying a woman should not hold the post. Debate centers on party balance, with plans to add two members and require no more than three from one party.
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Port Wayne
Ator Uhey
Benaigiy Well
Kimprough
Kitinger
Lane
Mogee
Putnam
Parks
Pelzer
Powell
Smith
Wot
Tippreamus
Jimbrough
Wood
Lutuy-atte
Hoobe
Wil Perause
Fort Wayne Achanl
Bennator Airey
Achoal
Tren
Greenwood High School
Senate Chamber
Car Wond
Red. TL
Bovn
TAKEN TO PRISON INDIANA TRIP FOR PRISONERS
Sheri Adam C Muller of Sullivan Indiana arrived in Indianapolis Sunday evening en route to Michigan prison with sheriff’s deputy C B Hunt and two other prisoners. Tromley, a co mnrderer, served a life sentence after a drunken dispute. Chanberlyn, white, was sentenced to 1 years for forgery after forging a colored man’s name to a check. Edith Strouse sues for divorce from Logan Strouse for six months of absence and infidelity. Barnes sues William T Barnes for separate maintenance claiming abandonment and relocation.
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Sheri Adam C. Muller
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Indiana
Edith Strouse
Mit
Stverey
Logan Strouse
Barnes
William — T. Barnes
Indianapolis Senate Kills Weekly Wage Law Vote 25 to 18
Latest news from Indianapolis reports the senate tally 25 to 18 in a Tuesday afternoon vote to kill the weekly wage law. The piece notes other items from Harrisburg and Washington, including clemency discussions, a death warrant, a sundry civil bill with funding for the Indianapolis post office and temporary quarters, and Missouri senatorial balloting with Cockrell leading at twenty second ballot.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Washington
Man Charged With Violent Use Of Skillet In Roane Case
Edward L. Coster of Roane was arrested on a charge of using a skillet violently against his wife. Reports say a dispute involved another woman and that Coster claimed the Lord inspired his actions. Ellen Kefly, newly married with four children, was involved.
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Edward L. Coster
Duncan
Ellen Kefly
Che Lord
Wey
Leohoard
Ike
Plumbers Busy as Harvest From Cold Wave Hits Indiana
The cold spell floods Indianapolis with frozen-water woes as plumbers report a surge in calls. Many homes face burst pipes and flooding as temperatures plunge, while trains run late and sleigh rentals suffer. Interurban lines push on despite the chill and forecasts hint at mixed warmth by midweek.
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Invianapolis
Friaen
Nile Ornery
Chawat
Indianapolis
Ilinura
Erlep
Erie & Western
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Chicago
Sinuh
Beth
Hanlly
Weather Bureau
Dea Moines
Dey I's Lake
Wheanush
Jacksonville
Fla
Alabama
Tennessee
Trom
Our City comm in Indianapolis push for growth and industry
An unsigned plea to boost Indianapolis through new industries and amenities. The writer argues for attracting surrounding-city workers, keeping a clean city, and expanding amusements and factories near coal fields to increase wealth and population while highlighting shipping facilities as future prosperity factors.
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Indianapolis
Todianapolis
Iolanapolia
Cam
Liulinanolia
Ely
Indimmapolly
Indianapolly
Hidiinapodis
Mats Muadantt
uMfianapolis
Bey Vere
Man Told Girl to Steal and Traveled to Indianapolis
A Cincinnati man enticed a Shortridge High School girl into theft to fund a scheme with a questionable Indianapolis resort. The girl, guided by trust, agreed to steal clothes and items from the school, ledgers show she was to receive money later. She testified she was taken to a house and planned to rejoin the man after a day, with $10 payment allegedly arranged.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Shortridge High School
Reagan
Tiith Calvin
Mies
Kena Vally
Mgt
Schongith
Bsa i Court
Edith Cavin
Jove
Lave
Starken
Cleveland
Keith Calvin
S&s
Marion County Seeks Funds for Voting Machines
The Marion county commissioners asked the county council for an appropriation of 10 009 for purchasing voting machines to be used throughout the county. The council members have received the proposal with favorable sentiment and will consider authorizing the purchase at the final meeting on Wednesday.
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Marion County Commissioners
County Council
Figo North
Tuesday in the Legislature highlights tax, pension, and health bills
The legislature debated inheritance tax reform with amended heirs provisions and a new direct tax proposal. A firemen pension fund bill gained support, a trained nurses registration bill advanced, and Sunday baseball repeal efforts moved forward with committee scheduling. Osteopath representation on the Board of Medical Examination and Registration drew senate support, while coroner fees were raised and a dispute over female student discretion sparked a contentious debate.
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Wire
Mike Legateex
Senate
Committee On Health
House
Board of Medical Framimation and Registration
United Apnoeitinn
Doctora of Medicine
Jewelers ad offering discounts and lunch specials
An advertisement claims 10 percent savings on diamonds and jewelry from a shop in a low rent area. It promotes J. T. Mullally Jeweler at 28 Monument Place and YE ARE at 15 East Ohio, advertising Noonday lunch at 400 and Dinner to 60.
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J. T. Mullally
Monument
East Ohio
Pure Elections Debates Highlight Party Roles and Voter Impact
The article outlines discussions on purity in elections, noting the influence of party lines on security, voting access, and campaign integrity. It references debates on candidate performance, state precedents, and the stakes for democratic processes amid shifting public sentiment.
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Steet
Aegumens
Weary of Life in Indianapo Porter Case Detail
Police report an estranged wife in Indianapolis may seek divorce as relatives recall disputes with her husband. A note hints at planned violence and a possible murder attempt near Sun alley, with references to a New York stand and life insurance. Authorities pursue answers as a Wednesday inquiry unfolds.
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Indianapo
New York
Sun Alley
New
Fetter
Newhouse Bill Fails In County Vote
A slatelike description notes a failed bill after a ten vote margin. Shippers and railroads had agreed in modified terms, with promoters backing the measures. The county and house reiterated they would seek further action, but the outcome remained uncertain.
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Raiitaads
Meahey
Howe
Stole Dictionaries to Buy Valentines at School No 6
Alexander Goldman, 14, faced juvenile court after being accused of stealing school books from teachers and pupils. He allegedly stole three dictionaries to raise money for valentines, and investigators traced sales of dictionaries to him. He claimed he needed money for Valentine’s Day.
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Alexander Goldman
Hamilton
Alexandr
Hobba & Merrill's
Tnis
Alexander
Cour
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