Murder of Mrs Hollister in Chicago Shocks City
Richard Ivins, son of a carpenter, confessed to strangling choir singer Mrs. Hollister with a No 40 copper telephone wire in a vacant Belden Avenue lot. He said he attacked her while intoxicated, dragged her to a yard, and then hid the crime until confessing to police.
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Scripparchise Prént Annociation
Chicago
Dan
Besele Hovisier
Episcopal Church
N. Beldenave
Sarah Bemple
Wis
Richard Ivins
Howard Ios
N. Halsted
Young Iving
N. Halstedst
Mrs. Hollister
Hollister
Iving
WILL PROSECUTE INSURANCE MEN
District Attorney Jerome says he will prosecute officers of life insurance companies who violated the criminal law. No public move before Jan. 20 is expected as reasons exist that cannot be disclosed at present. A special grand jury has been prepared for use in possible investigations.
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Scrippa-MieRise Press Appociation
New York
Jerome
Wito
Adeny
Swerh Jn
USA
New Managers Named for Indianapolis Telephone Firms
A Saturday announcement lists new officers for the Indianapolis Telephone Company and the New Long Distance Telephone Company. Key posts include President Harry S. News, Vice Presidents Grove C. Hitt and Hermann Stifel, Secretary Treasurer George C. Hitt, and General Manager A. L. Tetu. Directors span Harry S. New, John J. Halliday, Court Van Camp, Jesse Fletcher, and others.
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Telephone Company
Lame Distance Telephone Company
Nit
Cers
Indianapolis Telephone Company
Toway Fatlows
Harry S. News
Grovee C. Hitt
George €. Milk
AL. Tetu
Harry S. New
John J. Hallida
Desertion of a Site For Barren Ground Village Plan
The commission will visit proposed sites to locate a village for epileptics. If none satisfy, other sites will be considered. Once four sites are deserted, the commission is dissolved. A board of trustees will oversee building and contracting for the village, intended to aid inmate treatment through outdoor work.
Committees Elect Leaders After Football Rules Merge
Special to The Lay New York January 13 committees of the old rules committee on football and the new rules committee met in joint session to select leadership. Walter Camp Yale was named editor of the merged rules. L E Dennis Cornell was chosen chairman from the old committee and J Babbitt Haverford secretary from the new, with W T Bela Jr Harvard elected as secretary after Babbitt retired.
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New York
Walter Camp
Yale
L. €. E. Dennis
Cornell
Fatal Shooting After Toledo Street Altercation
A shooting on Toledo street left Harry Williams mortally wounded and John White wounded in the arm after a dispute over Minnie Presto, a black woman. Williams was taken to the city hospital. White was arrested by Detectives Manning and Bion following the incident.
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Harry Williams
John White
Teledo St
Minnie Presto
Toledoat
de Rossette
White
Willams
Williams
Preston
Westin
Willis
Manning
Bion
Campbell Dying in Cincinnati Home Hope for Jack Campbell
Andrea Ward reports Campbell and Jack Campbell, longtime Indianapolis hotel clerk, are in failing health. The article notes Andrea Ward’s report and Campbell’s decline at his Cincinnati residence.
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Ward
Uve
CY Mae
John Campbell
Cincinnati
Jack Campbel
Indianapolls
Close Primaries Split Indiana Delegates Fight
The second installment of primaries for delegates to elect Republican district chairmen showed a tight race with Kealing losing grip yet claiming nine votes and Shideler forces asserting five. Goodrich also claimed five districts as three doubtful men could settle the result. Across districts the contest was heated, with battles in Indianapolis and multiple counties as Goodrich and Shideler camps each aimed to control the state chairmanship ahead of Saturday’s third and final round.
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Rome
Goudeieh
Mackie
Ole
Distetel
Mae Hlon Evans
Ody
James P. Goodrich
Winehuseter
George A. H. Sideter
Starion
Irfet
Shideley
Goodson
Ya Thy Mirst
George Cunningham
Lenin
Bhelpy
Puidiy
Purdy
Savurdus
Tarts
Memenway
Joseph Barr
Bruceville
Wil Mays
Sults Hvan
Ease Hays
Evan Prosser
Joe Throap
Throup
Goodrich
W. W. Lambert
Dan Chapin
Rock
Ivilte
Goodrich Canatjie
Julian “Dp. Hoegate
Hogate
Owen Garr
Usley
Enstey
Sitedeler
William Besson
Indianapolis
Carsiial
John ‘Furhung
Imie
George Dimviddie
Henry Marshall
Marlon Evans
Marlon
Chav
F. Bicknell
Fort Wayne
John Moorman
Oliver FP. Enesley
Marion County
William Borson
Borson
Joseph Kealing
Ensley
Boy Saves Friend After Switch Engine Accident
A boy, saved from a moving switch engine by his friend at Parry switch on Division Street on a Saturday afternoon, suffered crushed ankles as the engine passed over his feet. The rescuer pulled him clear and both were taken to St Vincent's Hospital. Separately, three youths robbed Cohen & Sons jewelry store at Market and Pennsylvaniasts, fleeing with six watches worth about $900. two boys were captured, the third remains missing. The two detainees are Clarence Nelluy and William Hywren, messenger boys, charged with interference as merchant policemen Bacon and Cleary pursued them.
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Weileman
Irs
Writeman
St Vincent's Howyttal
Hays
Cohen & Sons
Market
Clarence Nelluy
Shelby St
Willam Hywren
New Jersey-st
Bacon and Cleary
Pennsylvania
Washington-sts
Kelley
Ftawren
Dramatic death by own action ends engagement in Buffalo
Isadore Schweitzer, 34, a Ming & Turnis firm manager, drank poison after a bachelor dinner at Hotel Chettentum in Buffalo. He handed sealed letters to guests including one to his fiancée Maud C Gould and one to his employers, then killed himself before the planned Thursday wedding. The letter to his fiancée is to be delivered, explaining the motive.
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Scrippax-Meline Sreak Association
Berfalo
N.Y. Dai
Armind
Baya
Mra
Maud C. Gould
Gould
Grand Rapids
Mitc
Himsell
John D. Howland
New York
Thuradsy
Man Arrest Over Family Dog Theft Collars Farce
A misdated report describes Thomas Ladd accusing Thomas Hughes of stealing a dog collar from a bulldog. The case, tied to a dog found without its collar, led to Hughes’s brief police court appearance before being discharged. The incident overwhelmed a Saturday for Thomas Hughes at an Indianapolis police court.
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Thomas Ladd
Thomas Hughes
Leltiontave
Hughes
Butt
Miss Hughes
Ire Holmes
Whallon
BI Four Yard
West
Ile
Children in the saloon charged in Hughville incident
A saloonist Jos Garsineck of 301 Ketcham Street Hughville faces a charge of contributing to the delinquency of two young girls who were found drinking beer at his bar. The girls were placed in juvenile court and later sent to the House of the Good Shepherd pending investigation.
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Jos Garsineck
Hhughville
Ketchamst
House of the Good Shepherd
Stripped of His Garments in Court Tale
Prosecutor Ira Maines questions Thomas Hicks about York stealing Hicks's clothing. Hicks mentions seven suits and a pocket containing scissors. York, who roomed with Hicks nine months, claims Hicks overstated his wardrobe. Judge Whallan calls for the grand jury.
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Thomas Hicks
John York
Couirt
Ira Maines
Hicks
York
Holmes
Ticks
Grand Jury
Regulars Retain Control in Wayne County Committeemen Vote
REGULARS RETAIN CONTROL IN WAYNE COUNTY TOWNSHIP POLITICAL CRAFT SHOWS REGULARS ELECT 20 OF 21 COMMITTEEMEN. A M GARDNER RE-ELECTED COUNTY CHAIRMAN. OWEN CART OF RUSHVILLE EXPECTED TO BE DISTRICT CHAIRMAN.AINED INDIANA REPORTS.
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the Sun
Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
A. M. Gardner
Owen Cart
Rushville
Connor Makes a Hit at Metropolitan School of Music
Lontias Connor, noted for drama and song, returned to Indianapolis after starring with the Indiana University Glee Club. His performance drew widespread praise. He plans to travel to Bloomington for an engagement Wednesday night.
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Lontias
Prowssa
Metropolitan School of Music
Iniianapolis
Indiana University Glee Club
Mr. Connor
Connor
Bloomington
Name Is Chosen For The Steamer On Lake Michigan
Special to the Sup Chicago January 1 The name chosen for the new lake steamship now under construction at Toledo for the Sulitna Transportation Company. The president has approved through Congress Camnpacker of 1 dina to have the ship named corporation. The steamer will ply Lake Michigan between Chicago and Michigan. The name of the person who first proposed the name will be announced in a few days.
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Sup
Chicago
Thesisre Roosewit
New Lake Steamship
Totedo
Sulitna Transportation Company
Congressingn Camnpacker
1Dina
Corpi
Lake Michigan
Michigan
Child provider testifies in divorce case over paternal neglect
Witness Bolaunger, daughter of Margeretha Maar, testifies Henry Maar showed cruelty and neglect to his wife. She says she supported the family from age 12, noting the mother bought all household goods. The Maar family, native of the old country, came to America and used a changed surname after a crime. Two other items mention a separate divorce suit where Otto Mitchell did not appear.
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Bolaunger
Margeretha Maar
Henry Maar
Old Country
America
Muar
Henry Saat
Secret Public Safety Conference Hints Winterrowd Appointment
The Board of Public Safety met with Mayor Bookwalter Saturday morning in private to discuss the potential appointment of T A Winterrowd as building foreman. The mayor and board reportedly favor the appointment despite a minority report from two examining board members. Lew Chaper, president, noted no public announcements would be made. The mayor planned a 4 pm session. Winterrowd’s choice was expected to be announced then. The mayor leaves for New York and will be away for ten days.
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Board of Public Safety
Charles A. Torkwatter
Weston
TA. Winterrowd
Feaneetor
Winterrowd
Lew Chaper
Hoard of Public Safety
Bookwalter
Iit
New York
Four candidates named in auditor of state race
Billheimer, current deputy auditor, announced his candidacy. The declared Republican field grows to four with Elmer E. Stoner Greenfeld Charles Davis Anderson and Frank Doran as officially listed contenders. J G Powris Logansport was discussed but not formally entered.
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Billheimer
Republican Relief
Jah Billheimer
Elmer E. Stoner
Greenfeld
Charles Davis
Anderson
Frank Doran
Latporte
J. G. Powris
Logansport
Woman Sued Over Seven Dollar Twenty Cent Debt
Court action filed this morning by Ganapati Construction Co against Margaret Keefe for 7.20 claiming delivery of 172 loads of cement at ten cents per pound. Keefe seeks settlement at 510 Brazilian Balm 3 for cough remedy, while unrelated notices and ads appear, including local businesses and a hospital death.
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In- Ganapati Construction Company
Margaret Keefe
Denver Engineer Shoots Self After Whisky Dispute
In Denver on January 13 James B. Allen a minting engineer killed himself with a revolver after his wife objected to his plan to bring more whisky to their home.
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Scrippa-Mefine Preas Annociation
Denver
Col
James B. Allen
Outiders Fined After Indiana Arrests Near Laurel
Two men from Cincinnati were arrested by Deputy Game Warden Stetson for hunting in Indiana without a resident’s permit. Justice McCannon at Brookville fined each man and taxed costs. The incident occurred Friday after they were found hunting near Laurel.
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Inieeave
Haffe
Cincinnati
Stetson
Indiana
Justice McCannon
Brookville
Laurel
Storms' brother-in-law chairs county Republican group
Campbell, brother-in-law of Daniel B. Storms secretary of state, was today reelected chairman of the Tippecanoe County Republican Central Committee. Monnetts Randolts for men and women. Thirty days treatment for one doffer. 18 E. Ohio. The Commercial Fuel Co. Special prices on coal for a few days. Both phones 20.
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Storms
the Sun
Lafayette
Ind
Campbell
Daniel B. Storms
Tigpecanoe
Republican Central Committee
Monnetts Randoits
Ohio
THE
Commercial Fuel Co
Former Auditor Sherrick Health Spurs Trial Delay
The embezzlement case against former state auditor David Sherrick may move from February 5 to February 20 due to his health improvement and a Bloomington case requiring his presence. Prosecutor Benedict favored an earlier start but indicated willingness to a reasonable delay, with venue change possible and Judge Alford likely to appoint a special judge. Sherrick’s condition is improving and his mental faculties appear to be returning, aiding his defense.
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Addison C. Marrs
David
Sherrick
Charles Benedict
Avid
Bloomington
Ind
Trisay Bpon
Motteroo
Prowcuror
Becaues
Ume
Fremont Alford
Alford
Wilbiom Witon
Wile Sen
Sentnat Bherrick
Neukom Slated for City Council Committee Spots
City Council President Eppert will outline committee assignments Monday night. Speculation centers on six Republican allies who opposed the caucus, with Newhany likely chairing Franchises, Rouse Finance, Cotty Railroads, and Hamlet Public Safety and Comfort.
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Eppert
Tme
Newhany
Rouse
Cottey
Hamlet
Public
Change of Judge Sought in Storms Case
Judge Vinson Carter of Superior Court No 3 will try the case of Secretary of State Winniel Storms. In the Mattoon circuit court the first move by Storms’ attorney Saturday morning was a request for a change of judges. Judge Carter indicated willingness to proceed.
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Vinson Carter
Superior Court No. 3
Wiinlel Storms
Matton Elrewit
Storms
Carter
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Garstang Fuel Co
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Riegemete
Indiana Marble and Granite Works
Delaware
Wiest
Riegemete Bro
Charles Mints
Central Hospital For the Insane
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Ener Iain
Risa
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