Hamilton Court Reverses Conviction for Knapp Case
Hamilton court ruled the state failed to prove that Alfred Knapp murdered Hannah Goddard Krapp as charged and that admitting his confessions to five murders was erroneous. A new trial was granted. Knapp remains in Ohio's penitentiary under a death sentence. The case references prior stranglings and a move to Indianapolis after arrests, with judges noting errors in instructions and confessions.
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Hamilton
Alfred Knapp
Mra
Hannah Goddard Krapp
Knapp
Citign
Ohio
Miami
Nirle
Indianapolis
Knepp
Atrangier
Indianapola
Giffen
Building Inspector Orders Two Stard-Pipls in Tomlinson Hall
Building Inspector Stanley and Fire Chief Coots inspect Tomlinson Hall and deem the building safe overall. He recommends immediate installation of two standpipes and converting three main floor aisles into two wide aisles, prompting seating changes to keep exits clear at all times. Other halls and churches will follow.
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Tomlinson Hall
Coots
Tomlinson Ball
Board of Works
Immedi
Ately
Cit ‘Poten
Newsboy Seeks Police Help Over Change Mistake
An honest newsboy attempted to return 59 cents to Mrs. J. P. Leilth after she overpaid him change while buying a paper. She could not spot the error at the time, later claimed the boy was short 35 cents and now requests a detective at police headquarters to locate the payer described as a man with a striped cap and tassel.
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J. P. Leilth
New Jersey
Police
Mirs. Smith
the Poy
Being & Muratte
Chicago Theater Fire Leads to Steel Curtain Plan
A special seven member alderman commission was appointed by Chicago mayor to study theater safety after the Iroquois and horror incidents. The panel will review building laws, require steel curtains, fixed fire exits, and reduced obstructions, with theaters remaining closed until recommendations are reported.
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Chicago
Chiago
Council On
Truilding
Willams
Turnverein
Calamity Tower Faces Closure Amid Haunting Aftermath
In the wake of a disaster, a key leader attempted to organize relief by deploying furs, nurses, and medical aid, but the former patrons now shun the site. The facility, once a hub of aid, may be forced to close as public horror and damaged trust mount.
Freight Carrying Interurbans In Indianapolis Case
Interurbans entering Indianapolis may be compelled to carry freight under city contracts. City attorney Maury Wurrumy argues that while boards can require freights and express shipments, they cannot set tariff rates. Roads with city franchises promised freight depots within ten days after entering the city, and authorities may compel compliance if franchises are not honored.
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Indianapolis
Brest
Ciysattorney
Maury
Ore City
Daya
Quay
Autoracy
Board of Works
Child dies in tragic house fire near Martinsville
In Martinsville Indiana a ten month old child of Mr and Mrs F R Mullen was burned to death Tuesday morning. While the mother prepared breakfast the child woke and tried to warm itself. Its nightgown caught fire, and the room was set alight before the mother realized the danger.
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Martingville
Ind
Jum T
Ispij
FR. Mullen
Suspended Judgment Sparks Reform in Local Court
Judge Whale suspended judgments for repeat offenders in Carl Harvey's case, likening future punishments to state reform school practices. Harvey, fined five dollars and costs with 20 days suspended, has a long police history and was once linked to a murder investigation and a past robbery. Detectives cited him loitering near a saloon before his arrest, while he claimed steady work. Nearby ads note piano sales and grooming services.
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Whale
Carl Harvey
Costa
Harvey
Redmond
Gerber
Tusséay
Ova
Poor Shot Leads to Fine by Judge Wharton
The colonel man Farmone Barbour faced a fine from Judge Wharton after a court house incident. His defense claimed he acted at the cuspidor, but evidence showed he missed it by about four feet. The judge ruled Emmons had attempted enough to merit the penalty.
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Farmone Barbour
Court House
Honorary Staff Named by City Hospital Health Board
The City Hospital health board reorganizes visiting staff honoring long serving practitioners with compensation for their faithful service. Dr. W. B. Fletcher J. R. Thompson J. C. Walker G. Woolen Guido Bell and J. G. Brennan join the honorary consulting staff. A new visiting staff of younger active physicians and specialists is formed.
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Health Board
W. B. Fletcher
J. R. Thompson
J. C. Walker
G. ¥. Woolen
Guido Bell
J. G. Brennan
Weather Forecast For Indiana And Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolia and vicinity for the 26 hours ending at 8 p.m. on Tuesday night shows fair to increasing clouds with snow possible, then a slowly rising temperature Wednesday. Morning 7 a.m. reading 4, noon 20, 2 p.m. 24, with southerly winds and possible rain or snow in Indiana and nearby states. Diamond rings offered, prices 40.00 to 575.00, watches 8.60 to 5.00, stock promoted by J. P. Mul Yally, diamond importer.
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Indianapolia
Dan
Indiana
J. P. Mul. Yally
Giamonda
Monumcendiacs
Miners across Meyersdale face eviction in winter strike
Ute United mine workers executive board supports the strike action as sheriffs evict more than 40 families on mine property in Meyersdale Pennsylvania amid a blizzard and subzero temperatures. Reported peaceful protests and aid to displaced workers describe widespread hardship and ongoing labor dispute with operators.
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Eoxcutive Board of
Ute United Mine Workers
Meyersdale
Sherlf
Atrikera
Uy 2
Raltrord Company
Itta
Western Union
Colorado
Record Cold Temperatures Grip Albany Region
Albany on Tuesday morning logged twenty two below zero the coldest since records began. The brutal chill extended along the coast from New York to Maine with consistent cold weather everywhere. A note on local business appears in the same snippet mentioning Barnum's and cider vinegar with a stray phone reference.
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Albany
N.Y
New York
Maine
Bowser Challenged for Bondsman Role in City Court
Bowser a professional bondsman protested City Clerk Fogarty’s refusal to accept him as surety for Thomas Howser in a case involving Marty Lee. Judge Whallon ordered it would be “all right” to accept Bowser, while Lee’s cash bond stood. Fogarty sought a formal order to apply Whallon’s direction to each case, noting he will not honor sureties with unpaid stays without judge orders.
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Bondemen
Fogarty
Thoma Howser
Marty Lee
Bowser
Whallon
Hlm
Lee
Fire safety drive targets Chicago theater curtains
In Louis City on January 5 Mayor Wells signals a theater crackdown following Chicago mayor Harrison. Building commissioners equipped with plummet tools will inspect all theaters to test asbestos curtains. Any curtain that fails burns shuts down performances until proper protection is ensured.
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Sr. Louis
Wells
Harrison
Chicago
KNAPP MAY FACE TRIAL HERE FOR SLAYING
Prosecutor Ruck erhaws tells THE SUN that Alfred Knapp confessed to strangling Ida Gebhart in West Indianapolis and hiding her body in an out building. He vows to pursue justice if Ohio courts permit extradition or trial.
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Alfred Knapp
Ommo
Rosecutor Ruckerhaws
Strang
Ida Gebhart
West Incanapolis
Ohio
Arabs slaughter 4000 Turkish troops in Arabia revolt
Berlin report from the Navishal Zeltung says a new revolt against Turkish rule has broken out in the Femen province of Arabia. Four thousand troops sent to quell trouble vanished or were destroyed. Arabs in Turkish provinces along the Persian Gulf reportedly rebelled, attacking Afreteh near Kowell where nine Turkish officers and 39 soldiers were killed.
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Berlin
Navishal Zeltung
Femen
Arabia
Mulf
Nave
Afreteh
Kowell
Kdgled
Merchants Balk at Indiana State Fair Abandonment Plan
Indianapolis merchants and regular exhibitors oppose the proposal to abandon the Indiana state fair. They cite losses from stock upkeep and missed opportunities since other states have dropped fairs. A decision awaits a Wednesday meeting of the newly formed board, with President Thompson proposing pay for failure if merchants cover the risk. He also urges electing a general manager and improvements to the mile and half mile tracks for better use in bad weather.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Indiana
Thompson
Hie
Hia
Model Life to Be Merged With Another Insurer
At a Model Life Insurance stockholders meeting in the Lemeke building the company is expected to merge with another life insurer next Wednesday. A report said the State Life would absorb Model Life, a claim denied by James H. Heachim, secretary, who acknowledged a merger with an Indiana company is planned. Heacham said the move brings added strength and denied it stems from financial trouble.
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Model Life Insurance Company
Lemeke
Model Ite
James Hi. Heachom
Model
Ife
Indiana
Heacham
the Sun
Weather Holds Schools Steady Amid Cold Shortage
Reports from principals say classrooms remained comfortable despite extreme cold and fuel shortages, with no dismissals on Tuesday. A misread line mentions Mrs Willis Wiloughby of Milnota Avenue reporting a missing husband, raising a police complaint about his absence and dental details.
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Chy
Papets
Willis Wiloughby
Milnota-at
Mada
Police Department
Tuesaday
Neo
Pole collapses kill railroad worker at round-house
William Hanley, a Webster and Astor senator employee at the railroad shops on W. Washington, was killed Monday when a pole used to push a dead engine broke and struck him in the abdomen. Dr. O. B. Deltch attended but Hanley died before arrival. He leaves a 16 year old daughter.
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William Hanley
Webster and
Astor
W. Washington
Deltch
Hanley
Third House Absence Marks Inside State Capitol Meetings
The state house on Tuesday saw all vacant rooms filled by patrons of husbandry and various groups during the absence of the third house. Governor Durkin acted as sergeant at arms guiding attendees to state board of agriculture and associations for sales managers and growers. More meetings were scheduled for the rest of the week as industrial and county groups convened.
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Seasion
Toms
Corridora
Halle
Congress of Industrial Associations
State Board of Agriculture
Arsotie
Tog
State“Com-Growsers’ Association
Durkin
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