Disappearance of 14 year old Sarah Jordan Shocks Indianapolis
The missing girl, daughter of C. C. Jordan of 117 Meplest, left home on Tuesday after truancy for three weeks. A handwriting-contrasting letter from a supposed husband in Spain raises concern of abduction or elopement. Police seek the girl and possible companion, fearing she may be with an older boy or mentally unsettled. The two letters, one in her hand and another in a man’s hand, point to a planned departure for Spain aboard the 40 o'clock boat. The case remains under investigation with fears she is in Indianapolis with a Spanish nobleman.
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Sarah Jordan
C. C. Jordan
Papa
Spain
Sarah
Senorita Alpase
Senor
Alpase
Jordan
Indianapolis
Chin Hee Charged With Murder in First Degree
Chin Hee a recent arrival linked to a Indiana avenue laundryman murder faces first degree murder charge with no bail. Police report blood on a handkerchief, washed clothes, and access to the victim’s money drawer as key evidence. Hee denied the slaying and offered conflicting alibis while undergoing Bertillon measurements. case set for May without bail.
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Chin Hee
Dee Ling
Indiana-ave
Connaway
SUN
Foster C. Shirley
Miers Seen as Possible Democrat Senate Candidate
Indiana Democrats gauge momentum from recent city elections. Bloomington’s Wm R Miers, victorious in district 2 and renominated to Congress, emerges as a leading senatorial prospect. Turpie Kern and Morass are noted but linger in the background as the party weighs its caucus choices.
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Indiana
Fairbanks
Wm. R. Miers
Bloomington
Miers
Congress
David Turpie
Turpie
Senate
John W. Kern
5. B. Morass
Indianapolis
Monument Jewelers Spotlight Large Diamond Trade
The article notes a surge in diamond business this month with many couples purchasing. Mullally, a jeweler at Monument Place, comments on the demand and the notable activity in the trade.
Arrested as divorce suit called on desertion charge
Ollie D Westfall born 1904 was arrested in circuit court on wife desertion as his own divorce suit against 16 year old wife Ione was opened for trial The couple married three years ago when paternity charges loomed and Ione had filed an affidavit last October Police could not locate him until the arrest behind bars at the station The case was postponed to Saturday for trial
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Ollie D. Westfall
Ione
Weatfall
Westfall
Collins
Lobh
Miners Favor Arbitration Plan Across Nation
In Scranton Pa on May 8 President Mitchell stated the National Mine Workers propose submitting all issues with operators to an impartial arbitration board to be chosen by the National Civic Federation. Operators reportedly accept the plan. Mitchell added that no concessions had been offered and the convention’s timetable remains uncertain.
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National Civic Federation
Philadelphia
John Mitchell
Sprinkling Begins Early as Usual in Indianapolis
Forty wagons spread dewy dampness on Indianapolis streets on Thursday to lay dust, with Board of Works noting sprinkling started as early as usual but the dry spring makes it seem later.
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Indianapolis
Board of Works
Odell Not Seeking 1904 Presidential Nomination
Gov. Ben B Odell of New York declares he will not be a candidate for the 1904 presidential nomination and regards Roosevelt as the logical candidate He plans to seek re election in the state campaign next fall
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Odell
Ben. B. Odell
New York
Ical
Smallpox Quarantine Lifts at State Reform School
Plainfield residents vote against incorporation. Charles Wilson of 1008 E Washington St injured when riding his bicycle near Delaware and Washington streets after noon Thursday, colliding with a pole and suffering a serious head cut.
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Plainfield
iInd
State Reform School
Charles “Wilson
Washington St
Delaware and
Washington Sts
Was It Murder or Suicide in Dayton Ky Case
Mrs. George W. Herget, 40, was found dying at her home in Dayton Ky after a bloodied struggle. Her husband Thomas Shields, plus four others including a carpenter named Sport Maddox and Frank Carr, are jailed in Dayton. A razor, bloodied blanket, and bloodstains linked to a night of drinking are cited in the investigation.
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Cincinnati
George W. Herget
Blackburn Ave
Dayton
Indiana
Thomas Shields
Dr Basil Stembel Case Details at Police Court Trial
Mr and Mrs Julius Herman were arrested and charged with blackmailing Dr Basil Stembel. They faced police court hear ing before Acting judge Connaway as evidence spanned the day. Stembel denied wrongdoing while acknowledging visits to Mrs Herman in her apartment and drinking whisky in his office during treatment.
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Julius Herman
Basil Stembel
Connaway
Houser
Golbert
Hérman
Basil "Stembel
Stembel
Herman
Herman Apartments
Dr. Stembel
Miss Abromet Still Behind Bars
Miss Hortense Abromet remains in jail on a charge of setting fire to Harry B. Marsh's furniture. Her $5,000 bond is unpaid, yet she stays cheerful and says she will be freed if found not guilty at the Saturday trial.
Young arson suspect hunted after New York fire
A youth recently released from a sanitarium is sought by police for setting fires near New York and Jefferson streets. Neighbors recall him at noon Thursday lighting a house on fire at New York and Jefferson streets. An earlier blaze on Beville Avenue destroyed a barn and is linked to him. Grocer Elmer L. Wilson reported the incident to fire headquarters at 1 p.m. and three companies fought the flames. Desk sergeant Bray ordered bicycle patrols to locate the boy.
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New York
Jefferson-ets
New York and
Jefferson-sts
Beville-ave
Elmer L. Wilson
Jefferson-ave
New York-st
Sergt
Bray
Youthful Lovers Abduction Stuns Frankfort County
In Frankfort Indiana on May 8 a sensational abduction case emerged as 17 year old George Unger abducted 15 year old Mary Hughes after marriage opposition. He took horse and buggy from his father’s barn and drove to the sister’s home where Mary stayed, then abducted her. Officers have not located them and Mary’s father has offered a reward for their return.
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Frankfort
Ind
George Unger
Mary Hughes
Hughes
Attorney General Taylor Attends Chicago Bar Banquet
Indiana’s Attorney General Taylor traveled to Chicago on Thursday morning to represent Indiana at the Bar Association banquet honoring Judge Francis E. Baker. He will respond to the toast honoring Indiana at Thursday night’s event.
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Taylor
Chicago
Indiana
Bar Association
Francis E. Baker
Forgeries, Love and Prison Risk in Martinsville Case
Mrs. Media Robinson, jailed for forgery, confessed she forged checks to help her divorced husband Frank Robinson. Capt. Kruger probed ties to the husband who may avoid arrest. She cried, begged for mercy, and said she would die before testifying against him. Neighbors note her upstanding past and possible leniency from her father.
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Frank Robinson
Indiana
Indianapolis
Robinson
Capt. Kruger
Mal
Martingville
Martinsville
Kruger
Ah Saya
High School Students Take Escorts at G A R Encampment
The accommodations committee set headquarters at 21 N. Meridian and high school students volunteer as escorts for visitors. J D Replogle is detailed to bear the colors of the Seventy-fourth Indiana in the dedication parade.
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N. Meridianst
J. D. Replogle
Seventy-fourth Indiana
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for 36 hours ending 8 p m May g calls for fair skies with slowly rising temperatures. Expect a cool Thursday night and Friday. Temperatures rise from 54 at 8 am to 70s by noon and 73 by 2 pm. Generally fair and cooler conditions overall.
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Indianapolis
Riot at Lod in Hackensack Sparks Mass Strikes
May 8 report says rioting began at Loa with 500 strikers in the streets. A pitched battle at noon left one striker knocked down and seriously injured. Five dyers were arrested and jailed while deputies rush to the scene as unrest escalates.
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Hackensack
Loa
Ayers
Who Is Behind The New Railroad In Indiana
President Parry and Treasurer Stevenson of the Indianapolis Southern return from Bloomington confident of securing a $100000 subsidy from Monroe county to be voted on May 20. They report sentiment favors the Indianapolis Southern over the new Indianapolis Bloomington & Bedford line and suggest Pennsylvania backing for the new project.
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Parry
W. E. Stevenson
Indianapolis Southern
Bloomington
Monroe County
Stevenson
Indianapolis, Bloomington & Bedford Stone Company
Switz City
Pennsylvania 2
Stone District
Stone
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Indiana
F. C. Raff
Indiana, Illinois & Iowa
Monon
South Bend
Kankakee
Minois
Grand jury drops Julietta Hospital investigation
The grand jury in Cumberland will not pursue further charges against Julietta insane hospital management after a brief session. Witnesses included guards, doctors, and inmates Foley and Mills, with superintendent Daugherty defending the inquiry and stressing openness, while residents urge county board action on earlier claims.
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Julietta
Fred Haas
Cumberland
County Board of Charities
Haas
William Foley
Arthur Mills
Foley
Mills
Dr. Blue
Charles Danner
Charles Weipke
County Charities Board
Frank C. Daugherty
Republicans push plan to form Arizona New Mexico state
May 8 Washington report says Republicans favor altering the omnibus territorial bill to admit Arizona and New Mexico by creating one state of the two. The idea has broad GOP support but strong Democratic opposition.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Washington
Oklahoma
Rotien Bridge Repairs Move Ahead on Oxford Street
The wooden ridge on Oxford street near Glenn drive Brightwood was found Thursday to be collapsing and six more wooden bridges will be replaced with fills. Costs run about 200 to 250 dollars per bridge as the canal New York street bridge also needs extensive work with rotten timbers and sagging beams. The city engineer ordered strengthening of the canal bridge after inspection.
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Oxford-st
Glenn Drive
Brightwood
Evans
Canal Bridge
New York St
North Webster Incorporation Report Filed
A North Webster based concern filed articles of incorporation in the secretary of state's office, with the document recorded on Thursday. The action marks the formal creation of the new corporate entity in the state registry.
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North Webster Concern
Secretary of State
North
Beer Price Lifted by Tax Change Not Fitting Local Costs
Albert Lieber of the Indianapolis brewing company says beer price would not drop despite the war revenue cut from 1.60 to 1 per barrel. He notes rising material costs would force breweries nationwide to raise prices if the tax reduction comes in July, forecasting no local reductions. He mentions a 25 percent reduction on car for test stars and a studio offer.
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Albert Lieber
Albert ‘Lieve
Indianapolis Brewing Company
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