City Hall Man Who Flashed Star Arrests in Local Race
Dem Leaders push ahead as the 10 Democrats seek nominations for county offices in Marian county. The primary date remains undecided, with both parties aiming to settle it by agreement. Names like R B Hilleary and J A McCrossan surface as potential contenders for treasurer and sheriff respectively.
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Frank S. Fishback
Democratic Tis
R. B. Hilleary
Aene Icean Foundry Company
Indiana Democratic Club
Thillesses
J. A. McCrossan
County Council 10 Provide Fund for Courthouse Probe
The county council debated funding for a courthouse graft inquiry with estimates ranging from 1000 to 10000 for experts over a year. Auditors urged six years of data, while officials stressed a full investigation to recover possible misappropriations. Witnesses testified on forged claims and road supplies as the grand jury probes continue.
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County Council
Receiver Appointed for Indianapolis Composite Brick Co
Probate Judge Merle N A Walker appointed Co B Whitson as receiver on Wednesday after James Mills, a former employee, filed a petition alleging the firm could not raise sufficient funds to continue operations. The move aims to preserve the business’s assets and ongoing operations.
County official charged with forgery appears in court
A county official charged with forgery in connection with alleged county frauds appeared in police court Wednesday morning with his attorney Newton Harding. A continuance for a preliminary hearing was requested as the courthouse affairs are being investigated by the grand jury. Prosecutor Hioton consented, and the hearing was set for March 28, by which time the grand jury will have completed part of its work.
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Grand Jury
Sahm
Newton Harding
Hiooton
Doctor Edward Du Bois Taken After Boarding House Disturbance
Dr Edward Du Bois city bacteriologist was taken to the police station following a disturbance at a boarding house. Authorities described the incident as minor with no serious injuries reported.
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Edward du Bois
Saloon Keeper Sentenced to Workhouse 10 Days
Thomas Dillon, a saloon keeper, was sentenced by Police Judge Thomas Whallon to ten days in the Marion county Workhouse for selling liquor on Sunday. He also faces a $10 fine plus costs.
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Marion County
Thomas
Whallon
Dillon
Has Law to Stop EVILS IN RINKS
City Attorney Frederick E. Matson drafts an ordinance to bar girls under 18 and boys under 21 from skating rinks without escorts after dark. Council presentation is planned for Monday night. Police chief Metzger and Mayor Bookwalter back the measure citing parental concern and late-night incidents.
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Frederick E. Matson
Ile
Matson
Robert Metzger
Bookwalter
Cals
President Roosevelt Pushes Inland Waterways Plan
President Roosevelt submitted to Congress the Inland Waterways Commission report. He decried perpetual private control of waterways and urged a permanent commission to devise a nationwide plan to maximize inland waters for the public good and authorize swift action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Inland Waterways Commission
Boy Sees Negro at Window and Calls Police
Nine year old Harry Glaser of 425 West New York Street woke to a noise and spied a black man at a side window. He did not scream but closed the curtain and fled to a neighbor. Officers Schlangen and Radamacher searched but found no one.
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New York St
Harry
Schlangen
Radamacher
Little Marty
Forest Rose Club Dance Planned at Wolf's Hall
The Forest Rose club of Modern Wood sea hosts a dance at Wolf's hall on the corner of Nordykeave and Morris Thursday night. It promises one of the season's most enjoyable events for the Indianapolis dance section. No other social events are scheduled at the next meeting.
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Forest Rose Club
Woodsea
Wolf's Hall
Nordykeave
Morris
Section
Indianapolis
Actor's Overcoat Stolen From Majestic Stock Company
Leading man George Arvine awaited throat treatment when an unknown took his $45 overcoat from the Majestic stock company. Detectives Gerner and Larsh recovered the coat at a pawn shop and arrested George Paxton of the Smith hotel on the theft charge.
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George Arvine
Majestic Stock Company
Herbert Malpas
E. Christ
Gerner and
Larsh
George Paxton
Smith Hotel
Judge's Brother Seeks $1320 City Post
Mayor Bookwalter receives applications for head of the city assessment bureau to replace William O McKinney who will become justice of the peace in April. The job pays 1320 a year. Bert M Walker, currently an assistant, is among the applicants. Flo Walker is the brother of Judge Merler A Walker of probate court.
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Bookwalter
City Assessment Bureau
William O. McKinney
Justice of the Peace
Bert M. Walker
Flo
Merler A. Walker
Probate Court
Governor Hoggatt Weds In Utica Marriage
Gov. W. B. Hoggatt of Alaska, formerly of Indiana, wed Clarissa F. Millard yesterday at the Millard home in Utica New York. The ceremony united a state governor with a local family in a quiet city wedding.
Man Kicked Off Train Awarded $4730 in Damages
Charles FR Elrod sued L&N Railway in superior court for 15000 in damages after an incident on a freight train between Arcadia and Indianapolis. A jury awarded Elrod 4730 for injuries from allegedly being kicked off a fast moving train by the conductor when he refused to disembark.
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Charles FR. Elrod
L. Kk. & W. Railway Company
Elrod
Arcadia
Indianapolis
Murderer Kills Wife and Boarder in Cleveland
Maddened by rejection, Andrew Wolinonsky shot and killed his wife at her home and then killed boarder Jacob Smeltz. Wolinonsky fled the scene in Cleveland on February 26.
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Cleveland
Andrew Kolinonsky
Jacob Smeltz
Wolinonsky
Complaint Over Poor Riverside Park Car Service
Residents north of Eighteenth street allege delays on the Riverside park street car line due to street work. The company now runs a dinky car at 32 minute intervals, vs a former 16 minute schedule. Citizens held an indignation meeting Tuesday night to protest the service.
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Eighteenth St
Riverside Park
Schurman Ave
Knights of Father Matthew Host Private Skating Party
The Knights of Father Matthew will host a private skating party at Wonderland rink on March 2. The event runs 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with exclusive hall access after 10:30 and floor admission from 9:30. Entry is by invitation and a large crowd is expected.
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The
Knights of Father Matthew
Wonderland Rink
City bacteriologist Du Bois faces board probe after arrest
Ed ouard J. Du Bois city bacteriologist was arrested Tuesday night on drunkenness and disorderly conduct after a call described a drunken policeman trying to pinch a horse. He claimed special police status while attempting to arrest Clarence Rundle. he remained in custody as the police and city officials review the case. The Board of Public Safety said special powers would not be revoked unless charges are upheld by the Board of Health.
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City Board of Health
Eugene Buehler
Dr. du Bois
MN. Mllingisst
Trimpe
Spitzmiller
Clarence Rundle
Randle
Dr du Bois
Lew W. Cooper
Board of Public Safety
Dr. du Boisw
Board of Fleaith
Young Men's Institute to Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary
The Young Men’s Institute marks its 25th year with a Sunday event. A morning parade from Tomlinson Hall to St John’s Church ends with high mass by Father Gavish. An afternoon initiation at Tomlinson Hall aims to admit 400 new full members followed by a banquet at the German House presided by W M Fogarty. Notables include Mayor Lyons and guests from Detroit and Cincinnati.
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Young Men's Institute
Tomlinson
St. John’s Church
John M. Taylor
Father Gavish
Tomlinson Hall
F. Barry
J. ©. Manning
Theodore Walepole
F. W. Smith
Maurice J. Scanlon
Richard T. Fogarty
John Clancy
John F. McCool
C. J. Fisher
M. MeeCarthy
M. J. Scanlon
J. W. Coffield
Joseph A. Waughton
Women Arrive for Indiana Federation Meeting in Denison Hotel
The Indiana State Federation of Women's Clubs opens a three day business session at the Denison hotel with 35 in attendance. Key officers include Mrs. P Kinsey Valparaiso president and Mrs. IT N Taylor Fort Wayne treasurer. Other leaders named are Miss Katherine Mac Flvaine Vincennes and Mrs. Elizbeth C Earle Connersville. Arrangements are made for next year’s convention in October.
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Indiana State F Federation of Women’s Clubs
Denison Hotel
P. Kinsey
Valparaiso
IT. N. Taylor
Fort Wayne
W. S. Major
Shelbyville
Harriet V
Gillette's counsel vows fight after appeals loss
In Utica New York on February 26, Chester Gillette awaiting execution at Auburn prison faces a renewed legal battle. Senator Mills and Charles D. Thomas said they will take up the defense immediately, despite the court of appeals ruling against him and Gillette's penniless parents.
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Utica
N.Y
Chester Gillette
Auburn Prison
Grace Brown
Seenator
Mills
Charles D. Thomas
Court of Appeals
Gillette
Judge rules to keep mines in safe condition district wide
In Uniontown Pa on February 26 Judge J Q Van Swearingen sustained mine inspectors actions ordering operators to place mines in safe condition or risk injunctions suspending operations. Inspectors cited the Banning Naomi and Lafayette mines as defective across the bituminous district.
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Uniontown
J. Q. van Swearingen
Naomi
Lafayette
Wabelle Gilman’s Stepmother Dead in San Francisco
Mrs Dennis Gilman the stepmother of Mabelle Gilman died in San Francisco on February 26. Her marriage to Charles H Gilman and the later marriage of Mabelle to steel magnate William Ellis Corey sparked a sensational case. Corey left his wife and family, induced a divorce, and married Gilman.
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San Francisco
Dennis Gilman
Mabelle Gilman
William Ellis Corey
Charles H. Gilman
Mabelle
New York
Corey
Gilmay
Revival Meetings Open at Helping Hand Mission
The Helping Hand mission at 423 W. Christ street will open revival meetings starting Wednesday night. Mrs. Gen FE A James of Cincinnati will assist with Adjt. Clark of Nashville and other workers. Hot coffee and sandwiches will be served after the evening service.
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Helping Hand Mission
Ers
Mob unrest ends with police intervention
New York police report officer Edward M. Williams of the West Forty-seventh Street station beaten and shot by the brother of a one year old girl. Ferdi nand Hoffman and a mob pursued the officer for blocks before reserves saved him. Williams is charged with mistreating Rose Eloffmen. the brother wounded him in the hip.
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New York
Edward M. Wiili
Rose Eloffmen
Ferdinand
Whlk
Young Hoffman
Character witnesses heard in Blo case
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on February 26 during the opening of court State Senator William C Sprout and others were called as character witnesses in the cannibal conspiracy case.
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Harrisburg
William C. Sprout
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Hooton
Frank Copeland
Frank Coldwell
William Flannery
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Whitson
Thomas Dillon
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