Indictments Returned Against Four Indianapolis Figures
Four Indianapolis citizens including Hilton A Brown general manager of the Indianapolis News James W Noel attorney and Dr George E Hunt former secretary of the Indianapolis Commercial Club are indicted by the grand jury for alleged conspiracy in offering a bribe to Edwin D Logadon Warrants for their arrest were issued and turned over to the sheriff. The indicted plan to appear waive service and bond set at 1000 each.
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Indianapolis
Edwin D. Logadon
Arthur Stahl
Bond Offer Fails as Indictments Loom in City Works Case
Four indictments allege conspiracy to corrupt Edwin D Logsdon head of the Indianapolis board of public works. Grand jury returned the cases Saturday in open court. Attorney John S Duncan offered a 1000 bond to avoid arrest, but the judge refused until indictments are served and warrants issued. Names cited include Arthur Stani Hilton U Brown James W Noel and George Hunt in connection with the scheme.
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Grand Jury
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Charles Brown
Brown
John S. Duncan
Arthur Stani
Hilton U. Brown
James W. Noel
George Hunt
Alford
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Pond
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Toen
Stahl
Trompoline Court
Edwin D. Logscan
Indianapolis Board of Public Works
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Noel Not Surprised By Indictments In City Scandal
James W. Noel says he and others will post bond after indictments returned relating to city officials and machine politicians. He claims outside influences shaped the move and asserts the public is warned against interrupting criminal or corrupt practices. Noel maintains the public knows the facts and that the affair needs no further interpretation by fair-minded people.
Brown Jumps On Grand Jury
Hitton U Brown denounces indictments as defense against attacks on government in the community. He says no man who has lived decently should accept wrongdoing charges, but warns not to take seriously an alleged conspiracy in a political game of bluff by a grand jury that fails to punish professional plunderers who have shocked municipal government and public faith.
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Hitton U. Brown
Ben
Logsdon Fails to Bite in Slot Machine Probe
Trial evidence shows Dr. Hunt and Hilton Brown organized a probe in St Louis to hire a detective to uncover city hall corruption. Stahl offered Logsdon 4.50 for 150 slots, but Logsdon reported and had Stahl arrested. Grand jury indictments followed, with cases likely not reaching June trials and possibly delaying until fall. Logsdon limited affidavits to Stahl. Hunt remains missing. Also notes a Cyclorama injury, and local business ads offer specials on jewelry and horse feed.
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Indianapolis News
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Whallon
Husband Arrests His Own Wife in Indianapolis Case
Patrolman Hanson recounts arrest of his wife in a domestic crisis. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Hanlon, had separated last month after disputes at their Indianapolis home on Wear Street. Mrs Hanlon visited her husband Friday, a confrontation followed, with friction involving family members. Mrs Hanlon faces a June 3 hearing.
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Hanson
Indianapolis
Cantrell Case Appealed in Grave-Rap Drug Convictions
Attorney Frank McCray filed motions for appeal in the Cantrell and Martin cases. The Cantrell appeal challenges the indictment and conviction on the grounds the governing law was repealed. The Martin appeal focuses on the evidence. No funds were requested for transcripts, covered by former friends.
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Frank McCray
Rufus Cantrell
Sam Martin
Cantrell
Martin
If I Were Mayor: Fred Sheppard Puts Flawed Plan Forward
The quotation presents Fred Sheppard proposing a flawed mayoral plan with uncertain implications. It frames his perspective on governance and hints at policy missteps or misguided ideas. The limited readable text underscores a provocative stance without clear outcomes.
Long Declared Legally Dead After 16 Years Missing
Edward M. Long, son of John H. Long Columbus county auditor, vanished in Columbus. After 15 years with no trace, a suit was filed by his father to declare him legally dead. Long was once employed by the Central Railroad of Georgia and was a cousin of John Long, Montana general land agent.
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Edward M. Long
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John H. Long
Central Railroad of Georgia
Columbus
John Long
Montana
Mysterious soporific leaves man in deep sleep
A downtown restaurant worker, Fred Kearshner of 1813 N Senate Ave, dozed off at a friend’s yard on 615 N Senate Ave. Doctors could not wake him with pins, kicks, or slaps, yet he finally roused claiming he had simply taken no nap. Authorities doubt opiate involvement.
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Fred Kearshner
N. Senate-ave
Rip van Winkle
Kearshner Works
First girl wins gold watch for SUN subscribers
Miss Lena Wenzler of 1082 Holbrook Street becomes the first girl to earn a gold watch and a $3 prize by securing 25 SUN subscriptions while keeping her New York job. She praised the reward and noted many girls will follow her example in selling subscriptions.
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Holbrook
Miss Wenaler
Samwel Wenzler
New York
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Miss Wengzter
Worn Out President John Mitchell Faces Rest
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers is exhausted after six months of demanding labor. Allies urged him to rest, but he declined, sending Secretary Wilson to speak in his stead at a Winslow meeting while Mitchell recuperates from a grueling schedule and ongoing anthracite strike aftermath.
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Ware Kriiay
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Borson
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Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas covers 36 hours ending 8 pm on June 21. Partly cloudy with possible showers Saturday night and Sunday. Early morning temperatures around 70, noon near 68, afternoon about 73, with variable winds and continued risk of showers Sunday.
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Chaos at Hamburg as barriers fail during Kaiser's statue unveiling
At Hamburg on Saturday during the Kaiser’s statue unveiling crowds surged as barriers broke. Many were crushed to death and 38 people were injured, with ambulances later removing the wounded.
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Hamburg
Fairbanks Rebuffed as Presidential Possibility Says New
A Chicago dispatch to the New York Sun dated June 18 reports John C. New of Indianapolis doubts Senator Fairbanks as a presidential candidate, saying he would receive no support in his own state while Beveridge would accept the vice presidency if offered. New, former Indianapolis Journal president, remains an admirer of Fairbanks. the interview could not be confirmed.
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Moorish Troops Fight Tribesmen in Tangier Clash
A Tangier dispatch reports a battle between Moorish troops and tribesmen at Ainnledinna. The Moorish general and 6,000 men are reported killed in the engagement, with devastating casualties on the Moorish side.
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Indianapolis and Munice to host Sunday ball game
A proposed Sunday baseball clash between St Paul and Indianapolis teams is likely in Muncie though some locals oppose it. Officials including the police board and Muncie authorities weigh enforcement while Mayor Sheritt and Attorney Miller withhold comments. The game is expected to draw crowds despite jurisdiction questions and wind concerns.
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Suit Over Damages In Mrs Young Vs Shimer
Sudae Larter of superior court filed Saturday to limit damages in the case of Mary A Young against Corydon R Shimer. The jury awarded $0 damages but the judge indicated the amount was excessive for the injury to heart and feelings. Attorneys for the plaintiff were given time to discuss.
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Sudae Larter
Superior Court
Mary A. Young
Corydon R. Shimer
Wang
Shimer
Land deal delays track elevation near Sherman drive
The delay in acquiring land from the Kealing heirs at the Michigan road crossing and the Pennsylvania lines has postponed elevating tracks at Sherman drive. A closing deal with the Weirs would grant the Pennsylvania company sufficient land to build its tracks and switches once elevation begins at this point.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Sherman Drive
Pennsylvania Company
Blass Named to Succeed Mills on Education Board
From the governor office comes word that John A. Blass is appointed to the state board of education to replace former President Mills of Bearsham College who retires from educational work. Blass is an ex state superintendent of public instruction and has long been active in education.
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State Board of Education
Mills
Bearsham College
Bloss
Boy Confesses Bicycle Theft Ring In Indianapolis
Clarence Stinson, 15, was arrested by Morgan and Siman Saturday morning after confessing to bicycle thefts. Officers recovered the wheel he rode and other stolen bikes linked to a local gang, including a store on Virginia Avenue and one on Massachusetts Avenue. The case ties to a larger ring believed involved in multiple thefts, with plans to arrest more juveniles.
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Virginia-ave
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Political Conference Foresees Bookwalter Defeat
A Sun report of a Grand hotel conversation reveals James L. Keach and Mr Taggart confident in Democratic victory this fall. They claim Taggart will back the party ticket and foresee Bookwalter’s loss, noting their long history of political talks.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
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