Court battles over custody of two year old Sarah Morgan
In probate court Monday, factions of orthodox Jewish relatives and Gentile reformers fought for possession of Sarah Morgan aged 2. Judge Merle Walker appointed guardian J M Kaminsky with orders the child not be placed in a home until the family is thoroughly investigated. The hearing drew Mayor Holtzman and noted the mother’s grief over her husband’s death and the older siblings’ placement in homes.
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Sarah Morgan
Merle Walker
J. M. Kaminsky
Sarah
Holtzman
Maurice Moyer
Meri Barah
Mrs. Morgan
Skule Sarah
Indianapolis
Kaminsky
O. L. Wade
Peru Doctor Found Dead In Bed In North Grove Home
Special to The Sun. Dr Alfred J James, aged 60, was found dead in his bed at his North Grove residence on Monday morning. The undertaker discovered about 1000 in cash and several certificates of deposit sewn in his underwear. The exact cause of death has not been announced and investigators are examining the scene. The discovery occurred amid routine estate preparations and local authorities are awaiting further details.
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James
North Grove
Peru
Ind
Alfred J. James
Sizbl
No Choice Made by New State Railroad Commission
The newly named railroad commission met informally at the state house on Monday afternoon. Members discussed commission business, but did not address selecting a secretary. Union B. Hunt stated no official actions could occur without a secretary, and none of the members had a candidate in mind.
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Railroad Commission
Hanly
Statehouse
Unof
Union B. Hunt
Ihs
Boerne Foreman in Critical Condition After Assault
Wanter Boerne, a Hogan Transfer foreman, lies in a critical condition after an alleged assault by Haward Monfort Walter Be lay and Herman Maroney. Dr Crow, his physician, says recovery is unlikely though he rested Sunday night. The cases against the three men in police court were continued Monday morning.
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Wanter Boerne
M. Linertyst
Haward Monfort
Walter Belay
Herman Maroney
Crow
Boesa
Hogan Transfer Company
Robbery on Virginia avenue reported with stolen goods
Jewelry store burglary at Carleton Wiggam & Bros 144 Virginia Ave. rough list includes eleven gold pens two dozen lodge chains multiple chains bracelets and watches. Entrance through a transom. Police notified. detectives reviewing the case as Sunday morning workers found the scene. Value estimated at unknown. Also brief notes on Elliott death and Jackson bound over for robbery.
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Carleton Wiggam & Bros
Flinia-Ave
Weather and ads fragment with vague forecast notes
Fragmentary weather note predicts rain and warmer temperatures with mentions of Monday night and Wednesday. The text also includes scattered promotional lines about cosmetics and a cigar scent, plus an ad for a key distributor and a shop at 12 W Washington St.
Teacup Attack Splits Arm in Late Night Quarrel
Anna Bates attacked her husband Joseph Bates with a teacup after a dispute over a party at their Minnesota Street home. The cup severed arteries in his wrist, sending him to Dr Edward Brown for treatment. Her sister Mrs da Covert was struck during the melee as police arrested Bates.
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Joseph Bates
Minnesota St
Anna Bates
Mrs. Bates
Breedine
Bates
Hull and
Shine
Bacca
Youth is accused of fraud as delivery boy is arrested
Benjamin Williams, 14, living near E Washington Street and employed as a Specht delivery boy for the New York stars, was arrested by Detectives Maley and Splann on Monday afternoon. It is alleged he stole and fraudulently collected money from his employers, raising bills.
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Benjamin Wiliams
Washington St
New York Stars
Maleyshd Splann
Educated Colored Man in Indianapolis Seeks Work
An educated Black man named Giospie Seale recalls his fruitless search for employment in Indianapolis. He recounts deceptive recruiters, a false job offer from a publishing firm, and a church preacher's promises, along with an incident where police stop and search his satchel at twilight, leaving him cautious about interactions with authorities.
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Indianapolis
Changs
Agate
Titus
Knox
Capitol ‘Ave
Fen
Uhere
Tony
Boolsa
Twan
Mystery of Rebecca Rogers Death Deepens in Coroner Hearing
Dr. W F Hughes testified before Coroner Tutewiler that Rebecca Rogers suffered purging and taunting spells a week before death. He noted weakness, stomach distress, and gradual decline over days, suggesting multiple doses of poison rather than a single fatal dose. Hughes said prior treatment did not reveal similar symptoms.
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W. F. Hughes
Tutewiler
Rebecca Rogers
Hughes
Miss Rogers
Jr. Hughes
Misa Rogers
Woman sues over stock investment in shipping firm
Mrs. Martha A. Grover, a Indianapolis resident, sues Merchants Indemnity and Bureau Co to recover 3500 claiming she bought stock in a venture run by Joseph H. Cavanaugh and Sammel A. Townsend. She alleges misrepresentation of a $190000 capital, preferred stock, and books sold at various prices, with the business unprofitable. The case is before Judge Carter.
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Martha. A. Grover
Medianapolis
Mercantile (Imide & Bureau Company
Cavanaugh
Grover
Carter
Third Army Appoints General Ballanom to Lead
St Petersburg March 37. Uint Gen Ballanom has been appointed to command the Third Army, which will be sent against the raid.
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Gcrippertrue Press Association
ST. Patersburg
Uint
Ballanom
Amy
Barrow Puts the Hoosiers in the Field at Washington Park
Ten of the coming Indianapolis players loosen their joints at the Washington Park Grounds. Real baseball weather for the first practice favors Thoney the Highlander who makes a favorable impression Hallmen may be known as the Silent Man.
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Indianapolis
Washington Park Grounds
Thoney
Hallmen
Hoosier Baseball Men Open Spring Practice at Park
Real weather greets Indianapolis Hoosiers as ten players take a light morning workout at W. Washington st grounds. Captain Hallman directs drills while Thoney, Roth, McGee and others show promise. Barrow praises Thoney’s chopping swing and the club plans Wednesday arm work and fielding drills.
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W. Washington St. Grounds
Indianapolis
Barrow
Quiesser
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Virginia-Ave
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Olow Poiun
Nursie
Kharatt Ty
U.5
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Dhar
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Ramsel
Uncle
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Mrs. Grover
Third Army
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Frank Ely Rogers
Chicago
Hoosiers
Joe Kelly
Farrow Oil
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Harrow
Thorney
Silent Hallman
Ugliman
Tlalimin
Roth
Derry
Quivsser
Wille
McGill
McGil
Zome
William Macgee
McGee
Buffalo
Swander
Fister
Piso
All Druggists
Gust. Rosberg
Pembroke Arcade
Sit Bcovell & Anderson
Walnut
Denison
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