Indictment challenge in Sherrick case questioned in court
The defense argued the conspiracy to commit felony embezzlement and grand larceny counts lack specificity and public offense elements. Sherrick appeared worn and nervous as Harris urged a square deal, contending charges fail to state exact transactions and funds allegedly involved.
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Weis
Sherrick
J. Harris
Bherri
Jc B. Cockrum
Newton Harding
Harris
Jarrin
Political fight shapes Democratic chair race in district
In a reshaping contest, Baker and Fanning vie for the Democratic state chairmanship as Taggart forces push for control. Tuesday primaries and the Wednesday caucus set the stage while candidates rally delegates and question machine backing in a tense lead-up to the convention. Strong party factions clash over who can win in the Seventh district and at the statewide level.
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Frig
Taggart
Ver
Jaye
I Peatntine Taggart
Frman
Baker
Fils
Laos
Praok Po Baker
Joseph T. Faring
Ynuraday
Ue Aderdon
Puesilay
Evingville
Richardson
T. D. Seales
Logan
Mus
Menaes Aestreda
Charls Greatphouse
TziSenles
Richards
Eames
Baker campaign in disarray over pavement project
Fragmentary notes claim Baker supporters push turnout while criticizing lack of pavement spending. Allegations about candidate Navienwi Chaiemwan and city board friction surface as the race intensifies.
Insanity or Actress Claim in Mrs Berry Divorce Case
Mrs Elizabeth Berry of Southeastern Ave is before Justice of the Peace on an insanity charge and in a divorce suit against John Berry. The case alleges human treatment cruelty and bad conduct. Accusations include forging birth records and deception over a child born at City Hospital. Attorney A Hutchison has withdrawn.
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Uh Xerveta
Mra
Elzabettt Barry
Southeasternaave
Justice-of-the-perceptout
City Hospital
Tig
Sy Clover
Fourteen-Year-Old Girl At Center Of Court Hearing
In a juvenile court preliminary examination on Wednesday, Joby Johnson faced gun charge of assault and battery connected to an alleged attempt to elope with a Weyours-old Austrian girl from Haughville. German neighbors testified amid tense proceedings. Johnson’s bond was postponed until next week as defense counsel prepared.
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Hevil
Joby Johnson
Passault
Haughville
Johnaun
Hanghvilly
Pittabore
Lad
Rst
Johnson
Johnon
Divorce and Custody Battle Between Mrs Payne and John T Payne
In a five year divorce case, Amy Payne seeks alimony and custody terms. The wife objects to dismissal of marital rights, requests provisions for visiting the child, and reports multiple past physical blows by John T Payne. The court noted Payne’s monthly income around $140 and considers relief from domestic strife.
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Ivorce
Love letters presented to prove his love to the court
A terse courtroom scene features letters read by Chapin the actress to demonstrate devotion amid testimony about alleged failure to provide. The fragmented OCR hints at divorce proceedings and claims of untrue accusations, with references to boxing and locations including 121 W. Wagh.
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Chapin
Gua Habich
Mayor Boakwalter Quietly Reshapes City Public Works
Mayor Charles Boakwalter held a lengthy session with the Board of Public Works to address street repairs and employee appointments. Charles A. Garrard remains superintendent of street cleaning as a new department is organized. An entertainment for School No. 45 graduates is planned at Saplock Hall with Mrs. Frank W. Flinger, Miss Beith Brown, Henry Tatut, and Mrs. Charles C. Brown contributing.
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Charles 4. Boakwalter
Board of Public Works
Thors
Boskwalter
Charles A. Garrard
Saplock
Sehoa
Afite
Frank W. Flinger
Beith ‘Brown
Henry Tatut
Batitane
Charles C. Brown
Thieves Take Rings From William Bk Hayward Home
Robbers entered through a front door and window at Hayward 945 Chyilabave Hay Night taking two rings valued at MT OB. The rings were left on a table near the front. No injuries reported. Police opened an inquiry into the break in witnessed by neighbors.
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Wwillum
Hayward
Mt OB
Knight Fined For Stealing In Police Court
William Knight was fined £5 and costs and given a 30 day sentence after being charged with petit larceny. The case followed an accusation by Koy Wied of stealing an av at 413 New Planes store, with further, unclear notices of local advertising and prices.
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William Knight
Knight
Keoy Wied
Taggart Beaten as Indiana Democrats Fight for State Chair
Bitter intraparty battle erupts in Indiana as Democrats held district conventions to pick new chairs. In Seventh District Marron County voters faced a clash over O'Brien's fate while Alvin Padgett won a key compromise in the Second, signaling shifts against Taggart. Multiple districts, including First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth and Tenth, show anti-Taggart gains or contested loyalties, with recalls possible at the state level.
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Indiana
Marron County
O'Brien
Edward ¥. Richardson
Petersburg
Alvin Padgett
Washington
Mark Storino
Scouts Iueg
George
Pleasants
Vovus
John G. McNutt
Terre Hitt
M. E. Foley
Crawfordsville
James K. Risk
Lafay- Sette
Harry L. Gandy
la Srange
Taggart
Fadgett
Defeat Morales and Wavering Santo Domingo Forces
From Puerto Plata on Jan 3 reports say troops loyal to temporary Dominican President Morales faced Gen. Demetrio J. Htoderigas’s command at Puerto Plata and were forced to retreat after heavy fighting. Casualties are reported on both sides as forces under Gen. Rmeriguez prepare for another attack. some residents declare Marlen’s faction local support.
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Serippa-Metine Presa Association
Puerto Plata
Santana Damunga
Morales
Demetrio J Htoderigas
Puerto Mata
Samn
Rmeriguez
Puerto Thata
Marlen
Mocales
Ciel
Vaceras
Santo Domingo
Roderigues
Puerto Plita ix
Thief Steals Corn. Pocketbook Found in Indiana Incident
In New Castle Indiana on January 3 Luthor Lockridge near Greenbore reports a thief carried away two bushes of corn and a pocketbook containing 20 cents. The money is held for identification, but the owner would be arrested for theft if he claims it.
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New Castle
Ind
Luthor Lockridge
Greenbore
Demand Fresh Air Warns Of Ventilation Dangers
Dr J N Hurty warns in a woman a fete that poor ventilation and lack of pure air cause health declines. He cites Indiana families and calls for open windows and outdoor time. He stresses ample air, good food, and water as cures, with free examinations by the State Board of Health secretary.
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J. N. Hurty
Medoett
Indiana
Alimgei
Dearty
State Board of Health
Randolph Republicans back Roosevelt on carrier issue
In Winchester Randolph County Republican central committee adopts resolutions opposing political influence over postmasters and rural carriers. They attack Congressman George Cromer of the Eighth district for using office jobs to further political interests and endorse President Roosevelt's stance on the matter. The item reflects intra party conflict over patronage and reform.
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Sun
Winchester
Ind
Cromer
Randolph County
Republican Central
Roosevelt
George Cromer
Hood
Police Changes Prompt City Police Board Shuffle
Chief Robert Metzger announced a broad set of personnel moves within the police department. Adolph Asche, a famed detective, is appointed to captain, Daniel Kinney shifts to detective duty, and Edward Bray becomes captain of detectives as Jeremiah Kinney moves to the detective bureau. Sergent shifts and patrol promotions reshape the department as rumors hint at more sergeants being reassigned.
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Wednens Gay
Police
Ihe Board of War
Adolph Asche
Democratia
Wax
Asche
Holtaman
Jen Boylan
Cuyt
Moylan
Sergy
Michael J. Sullivan
Sullivan
Bray
Edward Bray
Lepettives
Peace Service
Hinself
Jeremiah Kinney
Detective Department
Kinney
Detwetye
Board of Safety
Samuel Gerber
Po Nation
Gerber
Rookwalfer
Two Men Arrested in Foreign Coin Sale Plot
Detectives arrested Lester Sullivan of Peoria Illinois and Robert Jones of Charleston West Virginia on Tuesday night for attempting to sell foreign coins. The coins were found in their possession and the case was continued in police court to allow further investigation into the suspects.
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Lester
Sullivan
Peoria
Robert Jones
Charleston
W. Vo
Gerber
Truape
Ordinance and rail line crash prompt Indianapolis debate
A garbled report describes an ordinance test, trolley line tensions, and power system notes between Rushville and Indianapolis, with mentions of a court appearance for William J. Roach and a separate Northern Pacific reference. The piece blends transit, legal actions, and local notices with chaotic detail and stray advertisements.
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Indianapalin Terhnnally Friction Company
Teslandpolis
Rushville
Indianava City
Ande
Steeway
Indianapolis
Ville
Cincinnati
William J. Roach
Northern Pacific
New Jersey
Portland
Puget Sound
CL. Stone
W. M. Woods
Nash
B. C. Wall
Bv Ili
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Ann. Croup
Roach
California
Tay
Kothy
Not
Ganstang Fuel CO
Whallon
C. C
Charlies Averill
Milport Teacher Accused of Assault on Swaney Family
In Millport, Wisconsin, Miss Elvira Mestun, a rural schoolteacher, allegedly whipped two Swaney boys after a dispute over seating. When farmer Boston Swaney intervened, she knocked him unconscious with a poker, breaking his nose and jaw. The incident followed a pre Christmas confrontation at a bakehouse. Swaney later posted bond to keep the peace.
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Sun
Millport
McSiukin Ny
Mies
Elvira Mestun
Mise Heston
Boston Swaney
Swaney
Wernut
Hin
Hewton
Ine
Miss Heston
Tie
Governor Hanly withholds Secretary Storing salary report
Governor Hanly declined to release a report on Secretary of State Daniel E. Storing, arguing courts may be involved. Reported quar ter salary issues stir controversy as Storing reportedly has not paid the state due funds. lawmakers and attorneys weigh impeachment routes and two-thirds votes.
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Daniel E. Storing
Storms
Storme
Estratn
Storma
Friends of
Reverior Inn
Hanry
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