Mystery unfolds as city sweep targets theft and vagrancy
Amid police efforts to curb crime and unemployment, fifteen men were arrested for lacking work. Harry Fenn, cousin of a suspect, faced loitering charges as police sought highwaymen, with investigations expanding to a fatal child case in Shelbyville. Coroner reopened inquiry and 20 new witnesses were summoned.
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Sudee Reagan
Harry Fenn
Bellefontaine
Fred Whitkire
Fenn
Wiltshire
Twc
Negrote
Gerber and
Trimpe
Derer
Frank Bass
Invest
Elmer Bassett
Charles Hill
Ine Hil
Manhunt Opens for Alleged Ape Man Melvin Near Iola
A large armed posse of several hundred citizens searches the surrounding countryside for C. L. Melvin, described as an alleged ape man linked to a dynamite blast near the area. Authorities say Melvin is believed responsible for the explosion that killed an athlete and wounded others, prompting a broad manhunt across the region.
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Bcripps- Rre Press Association
Iola
Kan
C. L. Melvin
Che
Lawson to sue insurers for millions in policyholder case
Thomas W. Lawson said 4,000 parity-holders of New York Life Equitable and Mutual will sue 1,000 officers and directors to recover millions allegedly taken as invasions and perquisites. He plans 5,900 plaintiffs, says the money belongs to policyholders and vows large legal action will force restitution. Edwards and Depew face pressure amid new testimony and possible resignations.
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Scripps-S'Rae Press Association
Omaha
Xeb
Thomas W. Lawson
New York Life, Equitable and Mutual
Depaw
Scrippe-Arae
New York
Hendricks
Equitable Life Ansurance Society
Jerome
Higgins
Odell
Tt S
Depew
Europe
Bulldog Cruelty Fined in Local Court
Emanuel Lamfair was fined 1 dollar and costs totaling 31 percent by Justice William Nickerson on cruelty to a bulldog. The incident occurred when his bulldog attacked Fred Trucks’s dog near Trucks’s residence, Lamfair drawing a knife to separate the animals and injuring the other dog.
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Emanuel Lamfair
Justice Willam Nickerson
Fred Trucks
W. Morris Sr
Lamfair
Trucksess
Trackaeus
Tha
SAY BANK SOLID SCRIPPS M RAe ASSOCIATION
Following a petition by the People United States bank against Postmaster Frank Wyman, Judge McPherson in the United States circuit court ordered defendants to show cause why a temporary order should not be granted. The bank claims solvency with over 2,000,000 in assets and asserts no postal law violations.
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Scripps-M'Rae Preea Association
T. Louie
People United States Bank
Frank Wyman
McPherson
United States Circuit Court
Hoalee
Missouri
Yilee E Presse
BOOKWALTER MAY APPOINT F STALNAKER
Rumor says Bookwalter plans to appoint Frank Stalnaker as chairman of the Board of Public Works after the election. He denies naming any specific appointee and states boards will be named soon after inauguration in January.
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Rockwatter
Frank Stalnaker
Starnaker
Board of Public Works
Ronkwaker
Braineker
Cite
Expert to Examine Head of Juvenile Thief Vincent McDowell
Judge Stubbs of the juvenile court may summon a surgeon to examine Vincent McDowell, a boy who stole $16 from Mrs. Augusta Mussellman while she prayed at St Marys church. Family testimony cites prior falls and skull injuries. an X ray previously showed no defect. The sister denied prior trouble and attributed the act to mental defect caused by injury. The case was continued until Thursday.
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Stubbs
Vincent McDowell
Augusta Mussellman White
St. Marys Church
Vincent
J. B. Harvey
I Toms
Indictments Returned by Grand Jury Session
Indictments were returned against Joseph Graber for stealing seven cigars from Harry Homer's saloon at 134 W. Washington St. Jane Bryer faces an unnatural crime charge. Lulu Herrison allegedly stole a pin from Carnella Buckner and Luh Kine hail. Robert Thompson accused of stealing a razor from Nick Johny Griffin Tere. William Diltieon charged with assault and battery on Betha Martin. Ella Hicks charged with assault and battery on Gus Hancock.
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Joseph Graber
Harry Homer
Washington St
Jane Bryer
Lulu Herrison
Carnella Buckner
Luh Kine
Robert Thompson
Nick Johny Griffin Tere
Wiliam Diltieon
Betha Martin
Ella Hicks
Gus Hancock
Clarke Out Of Office In Marion County Politics Turmoil
In Marion County a deputy recorder resignation sparks a power struggle between Joe Clarke and Barry Wallace both from the Tenth Ward. Shank remains recorder amid accusations of manipulation while Clarke’s future remains uncertain as party allies maneuver before the convention.
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Joe WU
Recorder's Office
Indiana
Joe Clarke
Barry Wallace
Merry Giacke i
Lew Shank
Recorder
Columbus
Marion County
Wallace
Clarke
Shanii
Shank
Teddy
D. H. Meadee
Hill murder case reopened in Shelbyville
Shelbyville Indiana coroner Bass reopens investigation into the Hill murder case. Indiannapolis judge rules Green Lawn Cemetery not a park. Indianapolis James Luces arrested on embezzlement charge. Philadelphia grand jury indicts Councilman Caven and D C Hill for fraud in filtration contracts. Berlin fears uprising at Odessa against Jews. Pocasset Massachusetts professor Edward S Wood dies of cancer.
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Bass
Hill
Shelbyville
Ind
Indianapolis
Lesthers
Greenlawn
Indianapolia
James Luces
Philadelphia—Grand Jury
F. H. Caven
D. C. Hill
Filtration Bureau
Berlin
Odessa
Pocasset
Maes
Edward S. Wood
Harvard Medical School
Wanted 10 Pose Ole Kriner Arrested After Art Gallery Incident
Ole Kriner, claiming Martina ville as his home and identifying as village Dlacksmih at Reonkiyn, arrived in town Wednesday morning after drinking. He visited Heron Art in Vnestute and declined the gallery’s model idea. Police arrested him as onlookers rallied. Kriner had partially disrobed during the disturbance.
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Ole Kriner
Poste
Krines
Primary Campaign Costs Reveal Republican City Totals
The city Republican primary expense accounts show a total of 6 785 dollars. Mayor candidates spent 414.35 dollars each, clerk candidate 549.58 for ward councilman, and 30 dollars campaign assessment by the police judge candidate. Two accounts remain unpaid: James R. Murray and Gustav G. Schmidt, both defeated, with law deadlines expired.
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Bassi
Clarke
James R. Murray
Gustav G. Schmidt
Two Men Hurt As Scaffold Falls At Federal Building
George W. Bartlett report shows railway road finances in deficit amid claims. A scaffold broke while workers William Furgeron and Edward Minturn cleaned stonework over the east archway. both fell onto marble and boxes. Furgeron suffered a severely wrenched back. Minturn damaged a leg but returned home. Doctors Houts and Stuckmeyer treated them at the dispensary.
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George W. Bartlett
C. I & EB. Railway
Arthur W. Howard
C. L
Federal
Willam Furgernon
Warren Ave
Edward Minturn
Washingtonsi
Furgercon
Mintury
Bit
Drs. Houts
Stuckmeyer
Weather Brief Warm Wednesday Night to Thursday
Overnight temperatures rise slightly with a fair outlook for Thursday. At 7 a.m. the forecast notes warmer conditions, while a light stage effect is described for photos at Loney & Noland Management Light. Phone numbers are listed in the readable fragment.
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Loney & Noland
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