Kidnaper Seeks to Entice Girl at Illicit Sleigh Ride
A man attempted to lure 8 year old Margaret Hollis from her home Tuesday noon by offering a ride in a sleigh. The child climbed in and rode east then north toward the river before escaping. Detectives have no solid lead. her father is American Express executive S. E. Holsta and local officials conceal details.
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Ollis
TepJamiy Harrison School
Dynstele
Little Margaret
Bupl. Ballenger
Hottice Company
Tite
Nin Helgat
Haley and
Splann
S. E. Holsta
Yee Horear
Lemcke Build
Millionaire Brewer Scherler Dies After Choking On Teeth
The noted millionaire brewer Herthard Scherler died at his Raïn-Hesten home after swallowing his false teeth and suffocating before doctors could remove them.
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Berlin
Herthard Scherler
Ra‘in-Hesten
Crash and Runaway Feats at Newton Street Scene
A building corner collapsed after a heavy crash as workers pried a support, sending an iron pipe and debris to the ground. Nearby, Homer Mamer and Louie Schwartz escaped death when a runaway sleigh spooked a horse, plunging occupants from a cutter and causing damage to the sleigh and gear.
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Newton
Claypool
Cluxpnat
Ielere
Homer
Manhattan
Louie Schwartz
Mamer
Ron
Ahr Huese
Dirty faces and dirty collars at the state house
Report describes pervasive smoke and grime inside the state house corridors as officials and staff, including Latineer and George Batchelor, are seen with dirty collars and faces. The scene recalls a general air of neglect, with the building filled with smoke from outside and no one maintaining cleanliness. Separately, John W. Bookwalter sells the Grant Opera House in Springfield to Lamar J. Dalle after concerns about an accident.
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State House
Pabinis
State of Avorn
Springfield
Chicago
John W. Bookwalter
Grant Opera House
Lamar J. Dalle
Improvements Planned at Riverside Canoe Club in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis canoe club announces extensive upcoming improvements to its Riverside front on the river. A stone terrace will be built in front of the club, a large stationary bathhouse added, and riverbank work conducted with no new assessments due to ample funds in the reserve.
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Hindianapolia Canoe Club
Indianapalia
Clut
County council refuses funding for voting machines
In a bold decision the county council refused an appropriation for voting machines amid record snowfall and wet weather not seen in two decades. City officials note extreme conditions hindered daily operations while awaiting a satisfactory machine from an Indianapolis company.
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Johnson
Indianapolis Company
Vote on Voting Machines Divides County Officials
A county council debated buying voting machines for three years with several members opposing and others urging a purchase. Nordyke and Fred Garner supported machines, while McGregor and Johnson urged caution citing cost, reliability, and fear of fraud. after an hour the vote ended with a split to pursue machines.
Weather and court notes from a frosty January issue
A dramatic drop of about ten degrees is noted with forecasts of a brief cold spell and lingering wind. The piece describes fog and smoke reducing visibility, then shifts to a Jan 29 weather snapshot: fair Thursday night, partly cloudy and colder Friday with temperatures from six to twenty three degrees. It also reports a Peculiar Damage Suit where Janine Helmtungh sues Empire Coal for 5000 damages over a shed issue affecting her home, and a Chicago blackmail case where Emmett Clare withdraws from Tilbury’s defense after a missing letter dispute.
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Janine Helmtungh
Peraltar
Igala
Empire Coal Company
Jange Leathers
Cna
Petton
Coal Mine Wage Talks May End in Strike or Agreement
Uwe representatives say coal operators and United ante workers face a pivotal wage scale conference in Indianapolis. Two sessions daily at the Clayneal Hotel will test if the industry reaches a compromise or slides toward a prolonged strike as wage demands and cost pressures clash between operators led by H. Le Jackson and Winder and miners led by John Mitchell.
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Uwe
United
Indianapolis
Winges
Eal
Niom Lanar
Haskins
George Hargrove
Patrick Dolan
Willam Wilson
Fawin Percy
John Fahy
Edward Flynn
George Richardson
T. DB. Nicholls
George Colville
Stephen Corven
Feter Hanraty
CW. Wells
Patrick, Gilday
Daniel Young
Wil
Francis J. Hobbink
W. Svhlued
Juerg
Blackburn
W Wo Keefer
Onie
HH. le Jackson
IL Winder
Indiana
Wls. Boyt Theo Kellie Ehargafer
Effert Chieng
Co Mart
Montgomery
Mlinula
Herman Justi
Commin
Sinner
Serngen
Secretars
Clayneal Hotel
Lumber Yards Burned in Tonawanda Fire Loss
A blaze destroyed lumber yards in Tonawanda, severely damaging White, Rider, and AO Frost properties. Estimated loss set at about 150 dollars as investigators assess the scene.
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Tonawandaln
White
Rider AO
Frost
Bedford Citizens Under Surveillance
Bedford residents are under police watch after an attack on Miss Sarah Renafer. Doctors Freeland Emery and Short testified about discoloration under her left ear and swelling, suggesting a possible knockout blow. The man under scrutiny remains under constant surveillance awaiting tangible evidence.
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Bento
Dau
Nadiate
Sarah Renafer
Bis
Special law urged to fund White River bridges
Commissioners Sohn McGreeop and Thomas Spafford back county bond approval of 1,000,000 for new White River bridges. They cite need from recent plans, but warn only a special act next session can grant power, delaying construction a year or more. County indebtedness stands at 1,600,000. bonds for public buildings not allowed. Also: George W. Taylor sues Indianapolis & Cincinnati for 50 damages claiming an extra mile in a streetcar ride.
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Sohn McGreeop
Thomas Spafford
Benying
White River
Ree
Todey
Commissionera
Fresh Eggs Price Rise Reported in Frying Pan Rows
Newsboy saves passengers in Ark railroad crash near Tam. A fast engine derailed after colliding with another train on a mounted route. The crash killed three and injured eight as riders fled and the engine toppled while crews escaped. The boy shouted warnings, aiding many to jump to safety before the wreckage blocked the main track.
Fines in Greek room case and political delegate results
Fourteen Greeks fined for alleged Greek zam biers over a barrel room in D. Davis' house with six residents, defense claiming milking money for beer and not a gambling den. Missouri Republicans elect Roosevelt supporters and Walbridge as vice president delegates in the Biscourt district.
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Ecu
Zambiers
D. Davis
Whatson
Missouri
Roosevelt
Kanbas City
Biscourt
Chicago
Cyrus P. Walbridge
St. Louis
Bedford Woman Hints at Anonymous Letter Case
In Bedford Indiana January an anonymous letter from Cincinnati was received by Mrs Martha Johnson. The note mentions a man who may have killed Mise Senaret. Suspects include a Henry County man who has been acting strangely.
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Ind
Martha Johnson
Cincinnati
Maya
Mise Senaret
Alec
Henry County
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