Ballinger Faces Perjury Question In Alaska Coal Probe
Washington dispatch reports the Ballinger-Pinchot committee weighing whether to pursue perjury charges against Clarence Cunningham, who swore firms never sold to Guggenheim. Testimony recounts Cunningham’s affidavit and Ballinger’s 1908 involvement as he left the Land Office earlier that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Washington Service
Hibbs Building
Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot
Clarence Cunningham
Cunningham Group
Brandeis
Gravis
Ballinger
Gerfield
Seattle
General Land Office
Cunningham
Guggenheim Syndicate
P. Davis
Reclamation Service
Garfield
Pepper
Flint
Davis Sald
Bal- Finger
Parks Probe Aims to Improve City Recreation Areas
Mayor Shank assigns an advisory commission to thoroughly investigate Labor park and all city parks, seeking recommendations to curb alleged immorality and make parks suitable for laborers and families. The effort targets better conduct and addresses widespread complaints about park behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shank
Labor Park
Last of Charles Zueblin Lectures Tonight
The final lecture by Charles Zueblin at Fropylaeum hall on Saving and Spending will draw all thrifty readers. It explains saving methods, contrasts spending with extravagance, and covers safe investments for rich and modest earners while addressing philanthropy from donors and workers among the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles‘Zueblin
Fropylaeum Hall
Marker on Trial With Attempted Witness Influence Claim
District Attorney Miller says William H. Marker of Tipton bank attempted to sway government witnesses in a federal trial over embezzlement alleged to exceed $100,000 from the First National Bank of Tipton. The case covers false reports to the currency controller and questions Marker asked of bank officials and witnesses. The DA asserts evidence will show Marker did not misuse national bank funds, while detailing connections to the Shirk family and a private fund used for a private bank within the national banking association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
William H. Marker
Tipton
Marker
First National Bank
United States
Grand
H. J. Kannel
Tipton Bank
Farmers
Citizens’ Live Stock Insurance Company
Lima
Er. W. Shirk
Edward White
Live Stock
White
Indianapolis
William M. Marzer
National Bank
George H.gifford
Gifford
Doug
National Banking Association
Shirk
Giftora
Democratic Banquet Planned Across States in April
Governors Marshall of Indiana and Shellenberger of Nebraska, ex governor Folk of Missouri, and Representative Sulzer of New York will meet in Indianapolis on April 12 and 13 for a Jefferson day banquet at the German House. They will also attend the National Democratic League of Clubs executive committee meeting, as announced by Frank B. Clark. Over 1,000 Democrats from across the country are expected, with about sixty similar banquets nationwide, the largest in Washington, D. C. Governor Marshall could not attend the Washington banquet due to prior obligations.
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Marshall
Indiana
Shellenberger
Nebraska
Folk
Missouri
William Sulzer
New York
Indianapolis
National Democratic League of Clubs
Frank 8. Clark
Washington, D. C
Washington
Arrest Woman for Theft of Havlin China
Detectives Lowe and Smith obtained a search warrant and found about 15 pieces of Havlin china missing from Miss Nellie Fosdick of 2808 Illinois Street. Cora Jackson of 634 Roanoke Street was arrested on a larceny charge after investigators recovered the stolen items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Jackson
Nellie Fosdick
Wnllinois Street
Fosdick
Lowe and
Smith
Jackson
Roanoke Street
Board Deliberates in School Administration Case
The Board of School Commissioners met to hear evidence in the charges by President Morrison against Harry M. Wright custodian of buildings and John E. Cleland business director. The session lasted two hours with no verdict due to an absent member, and a special meeting will be held to continue the case with letters from paint, plumbing, and lumber firms reviewed regarding bid practices and contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Commissioners
Morrison
Harry M. Wright
John EB. Cleland
Emmerich
Taylor
Charies ‘Look
Kirkbof Bros
Herman A. Goth
Clark Bros
Hoosier Plumbing Company
Bassett Company
James McGauley & Son
Laging Lumber Company
Michigan Lumber Company
Gansburg & Stirk
Browne & Keene
Dry Beverage Raids Seize 800 Quarts in Rushville
Indiana dispatch reports raids on parlor operations in Rushville with law enforcement seizing about 800 quarts of beverage stock. The raid underscores ongoing efforts to enforce prohibition measures in the area as authorities coordinate further actions.
Miners and Operators Meet Over 300000 At Stake
In Cincinnati on March 11 the joint scale committee of miners and operators from Ohio Indiana and western Pennsylvania met in executive session at the Linton hotel with 8 A Wetzel as chairman and F Brooks as secretary. The work or idleness of 300000 men hangs in the balance as operators bar reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
A. Wetzel
Ohio Miner
F. Brooks
Indiana
Joint
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Linton Hotel
Bogus checks land St. Charles man behind bars
Norman Bardall of St. Charles Missouri signed the name James E Lilly to several checks yesterday and was nabbed by Bicycle Policemen Riedy and Hunter at Talbott avenue and Sixteenth street. A grocery clerk followed him after cashing a $20 check and Bardall later returned the money when he saw the police. Bardall claimed kin to Lilly, who denies knowing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Bardall
St. Charles
James E. Lilly
Riedy and
Hunter
Talbott Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Bardall
Mr. Lilly
Warehouse Saved by City Firemen
Early discovery of flames in a warehouse owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at 4108 Delaware Street prevented a heavy loss. The blaze started from an overheated stove and the loss was nominal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fames
Pennsylvania Railroad ,Company
Delaware Street
Residents seek city drainage project along Brookville Road
Petition filed in circuit court on Friday seeks assessment of benefits and damages against abutting properties in southwest Indianapolis along Brookville Road for building a drainage system in that area. The document appears to be filed but is tagged as incomplete.
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Indianapolis
Brookville Road
Met
Bulding
Rhodius case appeal seeks supreme court confirmation
An appellee brief in the Elma Dodsworth Rhodius versus George Rhodius case was filed in the supreme court seeking to confirm lower court judgments. The suit questions the legality of a 1907 marriage to the late Rhodius, alleged coerced by the woman seeking his estate. The Marion County court ruled the marriage null, a decision upheld later by Hancock County Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Appellee
Elma Dodsworth Rhodius
George Rhodius
James M. Berryhill
J. W. Claypool
William Bosson
Henry N. Spann
Jackson
Sample
Rhodius
Louisville
Carter
Marion County Superior Court
Mason
Hancock County
Court Finds Part Of Auto Light Ordinance Unconstitutional
Judge Remster ruled that an automobile standing on streets at night does not require lights, deeming the clause unconstitutional as cars are inanimate and not distinct from other non electric or gasoline powered vehicles. The city sued Dr C B Russell for violating the ordinance by not showing lights while parked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remster
Circuit Court
Daytona track marks set as records in chaotic meet
In Daytona Florida on March 11 the meet featured multiple standout performances with one athlete setting a new mark and others finishing strong. The event included a notable sprint and hurdles showing, with competitors from several teams and a tense finish shaping the standings.
Indiana Girl Rescued by Government After Attack
Indiana girl Agnes Parker Moore of Terre Haute was shot and seriously injured by a crazed Afghan fanatic while with a tour group from Jerusalem to the Mosque of Omar. The state department, urged by Senator Beveridge, will seek protection and updates say she will recover. Secretary Knox vows punishment for the would be assassin.
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Sun
Washington Service
Hibbs Building
Washington
State Department
Beveridge
Agnes Parker Moore
Terre Haute
Ind
Jerusalem
Ommr
Moore
Arthur M. Hood
A. G., Caving
Indiana
Miss Moore
Knox
New Mexico
Patten narrowly saved from mob outside Manchester exchange
Chicago magnate James A. Patten faced a hostile crowd in Manchester on March 11 as operators recognized him at the floor. Police formed a protective cordon, escorted him to a cab, and whisked him to his hotel amid hoots and jeers from waiting bystanders.
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Manchester
Eng
James A. Patten
Chicago
Exchange
Patten
Mr. Patten
Beef trust groups plead not guilty in New Jersey indictments
In Jersey City on March 11 former senator William D. Edwards entered not guilty pleas on behalf of National Packing Company Swift and Company Armour and Company Morris and Company to conspiracy indictments. Prosecutor Garven said he intends to bring the indicted individuals to New Jersey to plead personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
National Packing Company
Swift & Co
Armour & Co
Morris & Co
Court of Common Pleas
Wm. D. Edwards
Beef Trust
Garven
New Jersey
Police seek owner for clock stolen from car near rink
Police recovered a brass automobile clock stolen a year ago from a car outside the Washington Skating rink. Athen Doyle of 1533 E Market Street was arrested after admitting to officers Hall and Simon that he took the clock. The force continues to locate the clock’s rightful owner.
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Washington Skating Rink
Athen Doyle
Market Street
Hall
Simon
Onion crop lien case seeks receiver to recover 400 bushels
Allen C. Parker filed suit Friday against J. J. Wiles asking for a receiver to take over 400 bushels of onions pledged to satisfy a claim of 100 dollars. Joseph Vinci & Co. also pursue suit seeking more than 200 dollars alleged due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen C. Parker
J. J. Wiles
Plantiff
Joseph Vinci & Co
Alarm over Japan US war talk unsettles officials
Washington March 11 Jacob H Schiff warned of possible armed conflict between Japan and the United States causing anxiety among cabinet officers and State Department officials. Japanese diplomats deny changes in relations and reiterate no friction or pending negotiations amid open door trade concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jacob H. Schiff
Japan
United States
State Department
Schiff
Russia
Far East
Keishoro Matsui
Hanibara and
Isaki
Knox
American State Department
Mateai
Osaki
Mikado
Innes Electric Rate Case Heard By Judge Weir
Arguments to enjoin Mrs Innes and Jacob Singer from cancelling their contracts with Merchants Light and Heat are heard with about 30 witnesses. Mrs Innes hotel at 40632 W Washington St and Singer dry goods store in the same block. Both cancelled five year contracts and switched to Indianapolis Light and Heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fer. Innes
Jacob Singer
Merchants Light and Heat Company
Weir
Lighting Company
Innes
Singer
U Pierpont Alive His Son Says So
A rumor of J Pierpont Morgan's death abroad startled New York's Wall Street. The Morgan firm issued a denial stating there is no truth to the report that J P Morgan died today in Florence Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan Jr
J. P. Morgan
Florence
Italy
Woman With Diamond Wealth Reaches Police Station
Mrs. William Hillis of St. Joseph Missouri enters police headquarters with about $2000 in diamonds to seek help locating her daughter Josephine 16 who ran away two weeks ago after pawning $1600 worth of gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hillis
St. Joseph
Banker Wounded by Cudahy To Go Home
Kansas City Mo March 11 J C Lillis president of the Western Exchange bank who was wounded by Jack Cudahy at the Cudahy residence early Sunday morning will probably be removed to his home tomorrow from St Marys hospital The cuts and wounds on Lillis body were all inflicted with a Watcher.
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Kansas City
J. C. Lillis
Western Exchange Bank
Jack” Cudahy
Cudahy
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lillis
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Indianapolis Sun
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Arizona Idea
Pyels
Gov. Marshall
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Wright
Rughville
Indy
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