Kokomo student charged with burglary at Lake Forest
Richard Hoopes of Kokomo Ind a Lake Forest university student is jailed in Chicago accused of stealing hundreds of jewelry items from homes he frequented at the fraternity house Investigators recovered nearly 500 pieces including gold watches pearls rings and necklaces with one diamond jewel noted as the only diamond among the haul Hoopes reportedly confessed to an uncontrollable impulse to rob houses saying intrusions occurred after other residents slept and that he entered European bound Taylor and McGann residences among others with loot stored in his fraternity room attic Heopes was dismissed from college for poor scholarship according to university officials
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Lake Forest University
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Hoopes
Ira C. Hoopes
Kokomo
Ind
O’brien
Lake Forest
North Shore
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Ster
Podker
Wotie
Chatfield Taylor
Taylor
Europe
Robert McGann
Pearson St
Sigma Phi Sigma Fraternity
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Sigma Phi Sigma House
Surprise at Kokomo in Hoopes arrest report
Special to The Sun from Kokomo Indiana on March 5 reports attorney Ira C Hoopes distressed over a Chicago arrest claim involving his son Richard accused of robbing several Lake Forest homes. Hoopes plans to travel to Chicago to clear up the matter and secure a release. The Hoopes family is prominent in Kokomo with another son Donald a journalist in Madison Wisconsin.
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Ind
Ira C. Hoopes
Chicago
Richard
Lake Forest
Richard O. Hoopes
Kokomo Daily Tribune
Hoopes
Donald Hooper
Lake Forest, Who Is Now A Newspaperman At Madison, Wia. Attorney: Hoopes
Local Jottings Show City Life And Local Quips
Brief items from Indianapolis noting posturing politicians and lobbyists soon leaving town. Y W A could use funds from 150000 to 200000. Snow, water plugs, reform costumes, pneumonia recovery, Marbles price error, Elks hat parade props, art displays boost city growth and social observations.
Jerome Routed In Legal Fray Over Thaw Trial
In a courtroom duel, attorney De mas defeats District Attorney Jerome as Dr. Charles G Wagner testifies no epilepsy evidence exists for Harry K Thaw. The cross examination probes brain storm concepts and Thaw’s mental state amid contested rulings on prior conversations.
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Delmas
Charles G. Wagner
Jerome
Matteawan Asylum
Wagner
Thaw
White
Armed Trainrobbers Trigger Fatal Passenger Shooting
Two masked bandits stopped a Missouri Pacific train between Pittsburg and Cornell. They looted cash watches and revolvers, killing Lou Jeff, a negro passenger who resisted. An armed posse pursued them toward Cornell. a dog trail may lead to their capture. Wounded passenger Ww. L. Westlake received treatment. robbers fled after dumping loot.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Missouri Pacific
Here
Cornell
Ww. L. Westlake
Toledo
Lou Jeff
Westlake
Kansas City Southern
United States Weather Forecast Brief Notice
Fair and colder Tuesday night. Wednesday continues fair with cold conditions. Sunrise 6 12 a m. Noon 12 00 p m. Sunset 5 41 p m. Sunshine forecast across the nation with brisk winds in some regions. Practical plasterers and piano dealer ads appear with contact numbers and firm names. GRANT CLAY maker of artificial teeth lists experience at New York Center company with address and phone.
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Grant Clay
New York Center Company
N. Delaserest
Senate fast passes key railroad bills in house vote
Senate bills were quickly approved in the house on Tuesday. Senator Martin Huge's railroad commission bill passed 80 to 1 with Coble the lone dissent. Senator John Farber's safety device bill for railroads passed 79 to 0. A Logansport sewer claim bill, debated long, was approved after inviting Dr M A Jordan from Logansport for lobbying at the floor.
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House
Martin Huge
Railroad Commission
Representative Coble
John (. Farber
Logansport
M. A. Jordan
Long Insanity Defense Stems From Wife, Chessman Case
The trial of Frank A. Long for the murder of Ephraim Chessman enters a phase focusing on Long’s mental state before and after the shooting. Prosecutors and defense outline family turmoil, infidelity, and the sanctity of home as contributors to Long’s alleged temporary insanity, with last witnesses including Police Lieut. Sandmann.
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Long
Eephraim Chessman
Lieut
Chessman
Legislature in Brief House passes several city and bank tax measures
The house passed Joan W. Morgan's cities and towns bill, enabling small cities to abolish police judge and city offices. Burton Greetus's mortgage exemption bill was reintroduced and passed under suspension. A street improvement bill failed in senate. Horace Hanna's bank tax plan was recalled and passed 44 to 28. Other actions include annual township statements, public depositories, and a 16 hour railroad employee limit.
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Horace Hanna
House
Rhodius Case Vets Guard and Legal Battles
A court orders an official guard to bar disturbers from George Rhodius while Miller, Shirley & Miller and Cass Connaway protest Dr. Kimberlin’s testimony about Rhodius. Judge Allen halts further estate expenses as doctors gain nurse access. John Kingsbury enters as adviser for Rhodius nieces and seeks record access.
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George Rhodius
Miller, Shirley & Miller
Henry Clay Allen
John Kingsbury
Kingsbury & Collier
Rhodius
Decree for Desertion Grants Eve Chandler Divorce and Alimony
Elzora Chandler was granted a divorce and $1000 alimony from Walter L Chandler by Judge Henry Clay Allen of circuit court on Tuesday. She had been deserted for three years.
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Elzora Chandler
Walter L. Chandler
Henry Clay Allen
Circuit Court
Senator Hugg bill raises Indianapolis councilmen salaries
The bill to increase Indianapolis councilmen salaries to 90 dollars a year passed second reading in the house on Monday night. An attempt to kill the measure by indefinite postponement failed by a large vote led by Representative Moon.
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Moon
Fritzi Scheff Ill. Cleveland Engagement in Jeopardy
Frutzi Scheff fell ill yesterday in Cleveland with severe catarrh of the stomach. Dr Long orders two weeks rest and her tour likely to close after the Saturday Cleveland show with understudy Edna Fassett filling in. Fassett has impressed audiences in Indianapolis and is praised for similar prowess.
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Fritzi Schef
Modiste
Opera House
Charles Ollingham
Dr. Long
Miss Scheff
Edna Fassett
Miss Fassett
Indianapolis
Governor to Confer Title on City Attorney Matson
A bill passed by the senate on Tuesday provides that in Indianapolis, a first class city, the head of the department of law becomes corporation counsel. The first assistant shall be city attorney and the second assistant shall be assistant city attorney, with the governor signing to confer the title on Frederick E. Matson.
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Herron Art Institute
Leiberts and Hermann’s
L. S. Ayres Company
Bobbles-Merrill's
Frederick E. Matson
Senate
Department of Law
Corporation Counsel
Spooner’s Successor to be Stephenson in Senate Seat
Madison March 5 There will be no contest for Spooner’s seat in the United States senate Isaac Stephenson of Marinette and La Follette’s backer will be chosen to fill the unexpired term All other candidates withdrew after Stephenson assured he would not seek reelection in 189?.
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United States Senate
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
la Follette
Stephenson
Mareus
Apout
NONE BETTER National Restaurant Ad Note
An advertisement for a restaurant at 38 40 Monument Place promoting Bliss Native Hoses. It claims consistent lead status in good offerings with a contact at 368 West Wash, mentioning a 6 percent figure.
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National Restaurant
Monument
Bliss
Tragedy at Schwemeyer Home Ends in Gunfire
In Marion County near Ben Davis a husband Fred Schwemeyer shot through a broken door wounding William Gill and his wife. Schwemeyer surrendered to Sheriff deputies after the incident. Gill received injuries to the head and arm and remains in serious condition. The woman’s wound is not life threatening. Police gathered at the scene as Schwemeyer explained he shot in defense when Gill confronted him with a shotgun. The couple’s neighbors reported no prior public trouble between the families.
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Dr. Evans
Gill
Schwemeyer
Thomas Perry
Charles Wiltshire
Wheer
Haughville
Schwomeyers
Hesband
William Gill
AT Ling Works
Indianapolis
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Police Department
Kinney and
Morgan
Clay
Plainfield
River Ave
Schwomeyer
Fred Schwomeyer
Gil
Tie Wilhite
Kinney
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