Split in the force as officers surrender badges
Tuesday roll call at the police station showed all day men answering to their names. Captain Travis announced those intending to join Colbert forge must surrender badges and maces. Several officers including Sorters and Boylan delivered their badges, underscoring a demoralized department and a push to replace retiring staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sar. Travis
Travis
Colbert
Jake Miller
Noring
Corrigan
Throsh
Boylan
Ulicers Ballard
Spearing
Hedsner
Conklin
Kellemeyer
Sergt
Brace
Syith
Travis Tarcea
Travia
Sortera
Sergi. Stout
Whili Ates
Indianapolis Police Force Rivalry Sparks Court House Turnout
A crowded Indianapolis court house on a Monday morning shows a surge of interest as a new police force faction forms. The meeting at Room 25 gathers 25 men to pledge allegiance to U S and Indiana law and accept orders from the new leadership.
Police Force Reorganizes as Patroits Patrol Districts
The city announces arrests and transport of prisoners to the station while Sheriff King coordinates jail intake. The Portland Metropolitan area assigns ten of thirty two patriots to daytime patrol across seventeen districts and plans night duty for the remainder. Robert Catterson questions Travis actions and warns of possible power limits. authorities expect court handling of the case soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Pet
Robert Catterson
Police and Fire Boards
Lux
Travis
Tle
Thos
Cattersor
Princcers
Hisusa
Benoy
Police Board Vacancies Uncertain as Legal Action Looms
The police board and aldermen face vacancies with no meeting called and no action planned for days. Harry New says no old force vacancies will be filled soon, extras remain on duty, and night patrols may be adjusted to maintain law and order while a suit over control proceeds toward a hearing.
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Henderson
Vlam
Wen
Dutlin B. Elam
Harry New
Gilfride
Mr. New
Travis Firm Refuses to Recognize New Prisoner Force
In a Tuesday exchange reporter asks if Travis Firm will receive prisoners from the newly organized body. He replies no, they exist without lawful authority and will be recognized nowhere. He says board controls vacancies and notes eleven Democrats remain on his side, with six on patrol duties short due to defections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Lhare
Demand on Dougherty Turns to Fire Department Showdown
The police and fire board met Tuesday afternoon to demand the surrender of the fire department. At 2 30 they visited fire headquarters where Chief Dougherty was absent and a 15 minute wait followed. Ex Chief Webster and commissioners introduced Dougherty who declined to comply per his attorney. A list of appointees for chemical and hook and ladder companies was read and sworn in. none of the appointees answered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police and Fire Board
Dougherty
Webster
Holt
Sullivan
Chemical Company
Hook and Ladder Company 1
Helt
Ham
Supreme Court
Tubbiing
G. A.R
Wihert Storment
Princeton
C. A. Power
Terre Banie
Congress
Hovey
Loziar
Fire Department
Ovelook
Coinabies
Grand Hotel
Firehouse Demands and Dismissals Shake City Department
A Republican fireman from Company S asked not to be reappointed and Clerk Perrott struck his name from the list. The troupe moved to pressure other engine houses. Fireman Charles Keepers of No 1’s house was summarily dismissed for disorder, defying orders as Chief Webster and Dougherty acted to remove him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company S
Perrott
Charles Keepers
No. 1
Charlie
Webster
Dougherty
Arrest of Henry Sehwinge for tax evasion and related charges
Deputy marshal Kreipard arrested Henry Sehwinge, a tea and fancy goods dealer, after Internal Revenue Inspector Wadsworth sought a warrant for alleged failure to pay duties on bottled and bulk flavors. Sehwinge refused inspection, facing federal charges with possible fines or two years’ imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Alive
Henry Schwinge
Sunesday
Velock Operaivy
C. B. Wadsworth
Internal Revenue Cies
Wadsworth
Sehwinge
van Given
Saul
Sehwinca
Marshal Kreipard
Miners Meet to Plan Columbus Convention Attendance
A late Monday night meeting of Indiana coal miners organized to attend a Columbus convention. Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia will be represented. Indiana men left for Columbus early Tuesday morning. purpose unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
West Virginia
Columbus
Right Row Visit Ironed by American Ball Players in London
Arthur Wellesley, speaker of the house, will host an American baseball party in London. The Century club names them honorary members during their stay. Also reports of prayer meetings in Hudson county and a stockholders meeting of Missouri Pacific in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpon
Arthur Wellesley
House of Commons
London
Century Club
BIS
Lunatic Disrupts Probate Court in Cincinnati Case
Jacob Margia, described as a lunatic, knocked down his wife in probate court on Tuesday and attacked Dr. Davis. Six men were needed to restrain him. Separately, negotiations near completion to sell the city street railway to a New York syndicate for 650000 dollars in Cuartsnooca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Jacob Margia
Davis
New York
Trusts to be considered by interstate convention
In St Louis on March 12 the interstate convention opened Tuesday afternoon to examine alleged beer and pork trust concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Beer and Pork Trust
Golf Beaten
Charleston report notes the Supreme Court denied a bid to oust Gov. Wilson. The item references a series of legal actions and local business mentions including a Havana cigar house and Deschier's Bates house cigar stand in a context of ongoing disputes.
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Charleston
W.va
Supreme Court
Bes
Wilson
Los Havana
Deschier
Bates House
Indiana Assembly Concludes Amid Constitutional Debate
The fifty sixth Indiana General Assembly faced questions on whether vetoed bills signed by top leaders are required to become law. Reporters describe the adjournment as orderly despite tension and note lingering discussions on constitutional proof of passage after veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Fifty-Sixth General Assembly
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Mundelle Emerges as Front-Runner for Indianapolis Mail Superintendent
Story claims Robert Gurus Mundelle, a young Alfelle veteran, leads the race for superintendent of mails in Indianapolis. Mundelle allegedly faced discharge for not aiding a drive to obstruct Republican candidate Harrison's correspondence, then reportedly routed Harrison’s mail by express to Buffalo before mailing from New York.
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Indianapolis
Robert Gurus Mundelle
Alfelle
Mundelle
Orntialman
Denison
Con
Harrison
Postailica
Henee
Express
Buffalo
Rk. Y. Pierce
Mundeile
Hoe
Indiana candidates for public office dominate Washington chatter
Reports from Washington on March 12 speculate Indiana figures for a string of posts. John C. New may become Austria’s minister while Porter advances to Rome, Huston is named treasury, Randall marshal, and Bradford pursues patent commissioner overshadowing Holloway’s printer prospects.
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Washington
John C. New
Austria
Porter
Rome
J. N. Huston
Treaserer
United States
Lian Ransdell
District of Columbia
Chester Bradford
Patents
Col
Bet Holloway
Huston
Indiana
Will Rickinney
Fifth District
Weldon extradition bill not to become law says Bartlett
Packed to secure Bio Head and Food in Canada Wisbsuk March 11 Bartlett said no new extradition treaty with the United States would be entertained unless it covers political offenses. He noted bondholders cannot raise 1000 dollars. Sullivan pledged his wares for meals and a few drinks. The Lima paper mills won a replevin against Charles Laver with a verdict for plaintiffs. Samuel Tierce, deserting from 1941, arrested in Elnora by deputy U S Marshal Ward and sent to the arsenal commander. Judge Walker instructed a verdict for defendants in Porter vs I W railroad. A traveling man killed when his unit fell from a train near Vincennes. New running order for post clerks puts Nos 6 and 7 trips on a three-day road cycle with four days off.
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Tidiaia
Traina
Sreep
Foghorn Welty
Jali
Columbia City
Nelly
Texina
Peta
Shawa
Dim Kelsey
Linet
Golly
Sim Keiley
Jim
Golis
Griffiths
State House
Haimbaugh
Coveral
Bertie Feidleman
Senate Journal
Lingle
Crawley
House
Zoercher
Dresser
Hays
Canada
Wisbsuk
Can
Spl
Mapietrate
Bartlett
Weldon
United States
John E. Sullivan
Lima Paper Mills Company
Charles Laver
Sullivan Property
Walker
Samuel A. Tierce
Elnora
Daviess County
U. S
Ward
Alvin M. B. Porter
I. & WY. Railroad Company
Richmond
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Oddities of the Telegraph and Society Notes
Gov Hill denies marriage plans while New York society welcomes Mr Chorver Cleveland into Ward McAllister's select 400. Cortlandt Neb residents suspend Rep McMickle for dishonesty and voting to submit a prohibition amendment. Lima case appeals life sentence as jurors reportedly showed bias. Mourning from New York claims two deaths in quick succession with poignant last requests.
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Chorver Cleveland
Ward McAllister
Select
New York
Representative McMickle
Congregational Church
Cortlandt
Neb
Ohio Supreme Court
Wm.James
Lima
Johnson
Thomas Reynolds
Mamma
Bargains in Broken Sizes at Geo. P. Marott Shoes
Bargains on boots and shoes offered by Geo. P. Marott at 1G North Penn street. Customers are invited to try on and save from 1.00 to 2.05 dollars per pair as part of continued sale of mismatched or imperfect stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Marott
North Penn
Fire department leadership clash erupts over control
Police and fire commissioners sought control of the fire department on Monday. Ex Chief Webster, claiming the board elected him chief, faced denial from Chief Dougherty and the other company heads who remained loyal to Dougherty.
Plan To Seize Police Station By Capt Colbert
On Monday afternoon police commissioners faced a tense standoff as a supposed ruse aimed to capture the police station by Capt Colbert. Capt Colbert led a briefing with Harry New and others as they reviewed the crisis amid officers guarding the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cothert
Colbert
Harry New
Travis
Harry
Police Gazette
Board of Control Debates Possession of Street Office
The board of control met in secret sessions during the day to discuss possible proceedings over possession of the street commissioner’s office at 4:40 PM. In unrelated items, reports mention a fatal injury from a Lake Shore train near TAPORTE Indiana and a harbor discovery in Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Dirk de Ruiter
Taporte
Ind
Johu Norralk
Terre Coupee
Lake Shore
Gav. A. Blakesles
Michigan City
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