City to seek charter changes for sewer project
Indianapolis officials urge a legislative amendment to sewer laws to allow a large sewer on Michigan street with eight feet depth. The plan would reclaim 23 square blocks of unused land, raise property values, and reduce eye sores. Cost about 160,000 with some assessments on distant owners. the board favors proper, statewide rather than local sewering.
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Sahm
Michigan-st
Michigan and
Roural-sts
Michigan St
Kissing Mrs Ungericht at Center Circuit Court
In the divorce case of John Ungericht the evidence was completed Saturday and the hearing scheduled for Monday. Mrs Ungericht testified at length recounting an incident when she said her husband knocked her down and she broke a chair rocker. he claimed she was close to John Crosby and testified she kissed him in Military Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ungericht
Gray
Died a Free Man After Workhouse Release
Harry Peele died at 12 40 p m in the workhouse from a brain tumor after his August imprisonment for bicycle theft. His dying wish was to die a free man and two patrolmen obtained a release from Judge Daly just before Peele’s rapid decline. The paper was sent to the workhouse and Peele was told he would be free before losing consciousness. His father is believed to live somewhere in Ohio and efforts are under way to locate him.
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Harry Peele
Judge Daly
Peele
Ohio
Balloon ascent entangles zoo attache at city airship
Ea Bruhn a Zoo attache became tangled in balloon ropes during the launch of the airship of Mrs. Murphy the monkey. He shot upward about 25 feet before freeing himself with slight bruises. Capt Belaneler trainer of the chimpanzee suffered a burned mustache when near the mouth of the balloon.
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Murphy
Bruhn
Belaneler
Indiana Speakership Tangle Splits Marion County Delegation
The Marion county split over Artman in the Indiana house race widens as Sherman King gains favor. Statesman declares confidence in election, while King builds broad, cross-support, with Kealing shifting to back King to defeat Artman. The factional fight signals a tight, unpredictable first-ballot outcome.
Artman Faces Liquor Lobby Claims for State Seat
In a district race marked by factions, Artman, aiming for the chair, denies any liquor lobbyist influence and asserts he can win without Marion county. Conservatives say King cannot win if Artman takes the chair, while Friends of Statesman defend him against corruption charges and note ex speaker Petit backs the misunderstood stance. Artman maintains no need for temperance laws despite liquor opposition reports.
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Joe Kealing
Denison
Joe
Statesman
Artman
Sherman King
Kealing
Hernly
King
Indiana House
Harry Petit
Marion County
Druggist Acquitted Over Illegal Liquor Sale in Spy Case
Saturday Charles Ruch a Columbia avenue druggist was acquitted in Squire Stout's court of selling liquor illegally. Augustus Wilmuth filed affidavits and Kane paid witness fees. Stout said he could not identify the man and questioned spy evidence. Prosecutor Groninger criticized Stout and dismissed Hastburn's case. Wilmuth alleged whisky was for a sick man. Louis Haag claimed reformer used the tactic.
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Charles Ruch
Columbia-ave
Sixteenth St
Squire Stout
Augustus Wilmouth
Squire Smock
Stout
Squire
Wilmouth
Kane
Taylor Groninger
Groninger
David Hastburn
Louis Haag
Widow settles for 3500 in railroad death suit
Mrs. Ruddie Ella settlement ends lawsuit against the Big Four railroad after Dennis Ruddie was killed. The widow accepts compensation of 3500 as final action in the case.
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Dennis Ruddie
Big Four Railroad
Ella
Judge McMaster's Divorce Day Ends Many Marital Ties
Saturday marked Judge McMaster's divorce day as four decrees severed marriages. Rogella separated from Godfrey Jonas Jennie parted from Charles Peters Anna left Edward Leckey and Mary ended her union with John Hosman.
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Judge McMaster
Rogella
Godfrey Jonas
Jennie
Charles Peters
Anna
Edward Leckey
Mary
John Hosman
Incorporators named for several Indianapolis ventures
A. B. Carter & Co is formed in Indianapolis with 10 000 dollars. The incorporators are A. B. Carter E. D. Logsdon Will H. Latta and John V. Dittemore. The firm will operate as a real estate fire insurance and rental agency. The Joseph A. Goddard company of Mun icit seeks 150 000 dollars to deal in groceries. The trial of James S Anderson for embezzling 25 000 dollars is rescheduled to February 4 due to illness.
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A. B. Carter, & Co
Indianapolis
A. B. Carter
E. D. Logsdon
Will H. Latta
John V. Dittemore
Joseph A. Goddard
Muncit
James 8. Anderson
Wulschner's Co E Werth Dentist Move to Stevenson Building
Local dental practitioner E Werth relocates to 633 Stevenson Building. The notice notes old Tol 27 percent and mentions a new $2235 piano for $16 at Wulschner's.
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Wulschner
Guardian Fight Over $102 Life Insurance for Little Girl
In Hamilton County a guardian for Fiffie Simpson is未 appointed as Probate Commissioner Walker and Judge consider the $102 life policy left to Effie, a colored girl whose mother died in an insane hospital. The father is jailed. the uncle Finley arrived to seek guardianship while Effie prefers Mrs Allen. Lawyer Noblesville intervenes, but Effie with her lawyer resists. Commissioner Walker cautions against using the $102 to pay costs and vows to inform the Hamilton County judge of the case.
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Fiffie Simpson
Walker
Hamilton County
Effie
Finley
Allen
Alexander
Noblesville
Hamilton
EX-COUNCILMAN HIGGINS Returns To Drayman Life In Prison
Warden Shideler of Michigan City prison visited Indianapolis Saturday and described ex councilman Higgins as adapting to prison work in the shirt factory. He notes Higgins no hero now and compares his present experience unfavorably with prior incarceration. Grant Hornady, jailed for embezzlement, is praised as a good prisoner and serving as head bookkeeper for a contractor in the shirt department. Bill Mallady arrived Thursday but awaits assignment, with likely coarse labor. The train arrival affected Mallady, who resisted exiting and preferred walking to the prison.
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Shideler
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Higgins
Shidell
Avil
Grant
Hornady
Mallady
Hustling Policy Players Clash Over Kissel Influence
A criminal court sentenced Thomas Moran and John Finley to six months in the workhouse for larany after repeated arrests. The piece notes policy game operators face scrutiny as rivals claim Kissel wields influence and bets rise with new, large prizes.
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Thomas Moran
John Finley
To Cure a Cold in One Day by Bromec Quinine Tablets
Advertises a quick cold cure with laxative and quinine tablets. Offers refund if it fails. Each box bears W. Grave’s signature and costs five cents.
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Grave
Indianapolis Must Have a City Building Soon
Talking Saturday Chairman Sahm of the Board of Works outlined future city needs and the necessity for suitable quarters for city officers now housed in the courthouse basement. He argued the present space is unfit for a city of Indianapolis and warned the county may soon require those rooms for county use if the lease isn t renewed.
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Indianapolis
Sahm
Board of Works
Court House
Vacant chairs loom after senator Garriott death
The dying Friday night death of Senator Garriott in the Spencer hotel prompts a vacancy plan. The circuit clerk must certify the death to the governor who orders a sheriff’s election. In Fort Wayne the Drummond case stalled and may repeat in Jackson and Washington counties. Costs run $3,000 to $3,000. Deputy Attorney General Hadley blocks proffered salary use for the widow.
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Garriott
Spencer
Drummond
Fort Wayne
Adien County
Mount
Jackson
Washington
Hadley
School Board Election Returns Reelect Officers
President George W Sloan was reelected to the school board Friday night along with vice president Andrew M Sweeney secretary Frank L Reissner business director John E Cleland and attorney Albert Baker. Salaries remain the same with the business director at 2400 secretary 150 and attorney 40 Supt Kendall announced H C Bishop to succeed Harry Wells as assistant in the chemical laboratory at Manual Training High School at 20 a month.
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George W. Sloan
Andrew M. Sweeney
Frank L. Reissner
John E. Cleland
Albert Baker
Supt. Kendall
H. C. Bishop
Harry Wells
Manual Training High School
New Door of Hope Home Location Discussed
The Door of Hope association discussed a new location at a Friday meeting. Trustees eye several sites near the courthouse but will not disclose until possession is secured, fearing neighbor property owners may overbid.
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Door of Hope
Door of Hope Association
Court House
Sails Under Three Names in Cheese Swindle Ring
Indianapolis police arrest Chauncey L. Bunn and two associates in a cheese scam involving a Wisconsin firm. The trio allegedly shipped 1500 pounds of cheese to Louisville and Indianapolis, with Bunn using aliases Frank V. Lamb and Carter. Shideler & Co. seeks recovery as detectives trace payments and freight transfers.
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Indianapolis
City assessment bureau tackles Kentucky avenue opening
Heads of the Assessment Bureau oversee a major project to assess benefits and damages from opening Kentucky avenue from Hardingstreet to Belmont avenue a stretch over half a mile long. The work will take several days to complete.
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Kentucky-ave
Hardingst
Belmont-ave
Indictment Against Banks Ruled Invalid By Judge
Judge Alford voided the indictment against John Banks on Saturday but the case proceeds after Charles Glover filed an information affidavit. Banks faces charges of attempting to bribe election officer J Wesley Bridges and the trial is set for a week from Monday.
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Alford
John Banks
Charles Glover
Banks
J. Wesley Bridges
Anniversary death and marriage noted in Montreal burial planned
Mrs. Mattie Waugh Ingils, wife of Geo. W. Ingils, died in Montreal Friday night on the first anniversary of their marriage and her birth. The body will be brought to Indianapolis for burial. Also an advertisement by J. P. Mullally Diamonds and Jewelry claiming low prices and up-to-date stock at 28 Circle.
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Mattie Waugh Ingils
Geo. W. Ingils
Montreal
Canada
Wm. Waugh
Indianapolis
J. P. Mullally
Postmaster Convicted in Catlin Embezzlement Case
John M. Boatman, postmaster at Catlin Ind, pleaded guilty in federal court Saturday to embezzling 567 dollars from the government. He had a prior good record and the judge suspended judgment pending good behavior.
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John M. Boatman
Catlin
Ind
Bedford traveling salesman files bankruptcy in federal court
Jacob H. Miller of Bedford, a traveling salesman, filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court on Saturday. He lists nine percent of his assets as clothing and personal possessions and owes 1124 dollars and 20 cents, with all but 300 dollars due to breweries and whisky dealers.
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Jacob H. Miller
Bedford
Exclusive spring mattress and iron bed sale
Feed your hero e old ad promises exclusive sale of up-to-date spring mattresses and iron beds at low prices. Mahomey location at 249 Massachusetts Avenue advertises exclusive stock and attractive deals.
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Mahomey
Iassachusetts-Ave
Tobacco Trust Moves Into Cigar Making Enterprise
Chicago dated report notes the American and Continental tobacco company acquiring Powell, Smith & Co to build a cigar factory with a $10 million capital push. Rockefeller and other magnates back the deal as the trust seeks control of raw tobacco and distributors to corner the market and pressure smaller rivals.
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New York
American and Coneinental Tobacco Company
The
Tobacco Trust
Powell, Smith & Co
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Lorillards
Wm. Duke
American Continental Company
Trust
Jacob Wertheim
Cigar Trust
George W. Perkins
Clear- Makers’ International Union
Rocketeer
Union Threatened Tobacco Strike Looms After Leader’s Departure
unrest grips St Louis tobacco workers in non-union trust plants as Henry Fischer, international president of the Tobacco Workers Union, delays his departure by order of the international council. Rumors say 3,000 workers may strike mid next week amid wage cuts and new factory rules. Fischer vows a fight against the trust, aiming to strike wherever possible.
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ST. Louis
Henry Fisch International
Tobacco Workers’ Union
International Council
Trust
Fischer
Copper Mine Promoters Meet To Reorganize
The copper mining company tied to Mayor Taggart and other Indianapolis men will meet next week to reorganize and elect Samuel E. Morss president. Directors including Mayor Taggart Crawford Fairbanks Dr Jameson Samuel E Morss and John McCarthy are likely to be reelected. No Indianapolis man is under consideration for superintendent as ore extraction is suspended pending reorganization. Taggart stated the common practice is to buy a mine and build a smelter before mining ore, preferring to secure ore first then construct the smelter.
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Taggart
Indianapolis
Samuel E. Morss
Crawford Fairbanks
Dr. Jameson
John McCarthy
Chicago
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area covers 36 hours ending at 7 am January 6. Cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with temperatures 25 at 7 am 35 at room and 37 at 2 pm. Forecaster from Wappenhaus notes a cold wave weakened after reaching Michigan. only a small cold spell possible in a few days, not serious.
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Indianapolis
A. m
Wappenhaus
Michigan
Bromide vs Bromo Clarified in Old Remedy Labeling
An OCR note warns that Bromo differs from Bromide in old Bromo Quinine tablets. It cautions buyers to ensure labeling reads Bromo not Bromide. The tip appears amid a Bennett’s catalog listing for Washington items.
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Mrs. Ungericht
John Crosby
Ea Bruhn
Joe Kealings
Lebanon
Indiana
Wabash
Artmann
Thut
Whitcomb
Joe Kegling
State Republican Committee
Morgan
Glarke
Minturn
King's
Dewet
Ke Megiret
MR Dewet
Waliorer
Justice Stout
Ruddie
MR. Walker
Are
Kissel
MR. Sahm
School Board
Hope Home
Chauncey L
Bunn
Cherry Ave
Columbus
Asch
Louisville
C. E. Udell & Co
Cheboygan
Wis
E. F. Shideler & Co
Yam
Brunnm
Lamb
Carter
Hugh
Rockefeller
S. E. Morss
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