Pilferers Make a Full Confession by Four Boys
Four youths Morgan Peck Laurie and Lane were taken in by detectives on grand larceny charges after robbing a safe in the Fitzgerald building and confessing to a year of thefts. They admitted stealing papers stamps money from offices and stores valued in the thousands, outlining dozens of incidents across the city, with Morgan and Laurie named as leaders.
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Arthur Peek
S. - California-st
Frank Laurie
College-ave
Roy Lane
Central-ave
Asch and Griffin
Kruger
Arthur Peck
Chas. Morgan
J. Christian Lumber Company
Morgan
Washington St
Christian
Pogue's Run
East-st
Peck
W. Market St
Capt. Kruger
Lane
Laurie
Market St
Pennsylvania-st
Polk Directory
Fitzgerald
Cambridge City
Ind
Attorney Spaan
Indiana Trush
Mansur Block
Combination Billiard Table Company
Denison
Peek
Foley Bros
Weber
S. Illinois Sr
Hale Lumber Company
North St
Uanber. Company
E. Michigan St
Fred Brandt
California St
Maloit Coal Company
Massachusetts Ave
Zimmerman Roofing Company
Leather
Fort Wayne-ave
German Insurance Company
S. Delaware St
Mortgages Recovered After Theft Worth 30000
Christian delivered recovered paper bundles to the police on Thursday. An envelope among the papers held mortgages valued between 25000 and 30000. The remaining stolen papers were worth about 2000.
Riverside Dam Settlement Says Controller May Ratify
Controller Johnson hints he will accept the figures agreed by Riverside Construction Company and the Park Board for Riverside Dam completion after review by board and engineer. He previously disputed deductions and warned he could demur in court, making his acquiescence a surprise.
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Riverside Construction Company
Park Board
Riverside Dam
Johnson
Embezzler Bound Over After Sweetheart Visit
George F. Harris, 25, of 1633 Broadway, arrested leaving his sweetheart’s home for embezzling 225 dollars from Compton and Nice grocers at Thirtieth and Clinoissts. Bound over to the grand jury. he says gambling led to the loss while drunk and that debtors would not pay. He is the son of William B. Harris, shoe dealer. Harris offers to suffer the consequences.
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George F. Harris
Broadway
Compton & Nice
Thirtieth
Clinoissts
Grand
William B. Harris
Washington St
Diminishing $300 Claim Ends With Payment in Court
Wilhelm Kraas sued D M Parry for 300 dollars over a house build. The suit was dismissed after Parry and Kraas’ attorney William Clark, long time friends, reviewed the accounts. As they checked the books, the debt shrank from 300 to 4 dollars and was finally paid. Kraas had forgotten to include brick supplied by Parry.
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Wilhelm Kraas
D. M. Parry
Parry
William Clark
Kraas
Clark
William
Drunken man halted by evangelist at Roberts Park Church
During a Wednesday sermon Evangelist Harrison attempted to reach a drunken man found in the rear. The man, led by a young girl to the mourners bench, remained in a stupor and was half carried out of Roberts Park Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Harrison
Roberts Park Church
Miss Catherine Loonie Clears Mayor Flood in Forgery Claim
In Elmira New York on November 15 Miss Catherine Loonie confessed her previous statement accusing Mayor Flood of involvement in forgery is false. She now says he is not implicated.
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Elmira
N. Y
Mrs J A Compton Dies After Two Years Illness
Mrs J A Compton wife of Dr J A Compton aged 61 died Thursday after a two year illness in Ohio. She leaves two sons J W Compton and Harlan Rhodehamel from a former marriage, both employed by Schnull & Co with Harlan a traveling salesman. Funeral from the house Friday at 2 p m with burial at Crown Hill.
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J. A. Compton
EE. Ohiost
J. W
Harlan Rhodehamel
Schnull & Co
Crown Hill
Cure a Cold in One Day Promises Laxative Tablets
Advertisement claims a cure for a cold in one day using Brome Quinine tablets. It states druggists refund the money if it fails to cure and notes E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box with a price of 2 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Dentist C E Worth Rex Removed Notice
Public notice records indicate dentist C E Worth at 485 Stevenson HidgDisg Rex Removed ToL wien. The fragmentary OCR conveys a professional removal or address change context without full details.
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Rex
Stevenson Hiikdisg
Tol Wien
Indiana Attorney Suspended for Contempt Over Mutilated Record
Evansville attorney William Reister, with a young child nearby, was suspended for two years from practicing before the supreme court and fined to cover costs after the court found he attempted to benefit from a mutilated court record. Reister’s partner William Ireland was acquitted. The decision noted missing motion in arrest of judgment and held the act of presenting a damaged record as contempt. Reister’s costs were paid, avoiding jail, and affidavits of good reputation were read including one from his church organist pastor.
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William Reister
Evansville
Supreme Court
Marion County
Actio
William Ireland
Reister
Frank B. Posey
Indiana
Baby Put A Penny In The Pastor's Hat
Ida Wilson colored was discharged in criminal court for disturbing a religious meeting after placing a penny in a child’s hands during collection at Rev Boyles Brightwood Baptist church. Deacon Reuben Shepherd prosecuted, the case appealed from Justice Smock where she was fined. A circuit suit accuses Rev Boyles of fathering Ida’s sister’s child. The incident prompted giggles in church as the pastor foretold punishment and had Ida arrested next morning.
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Ida Wilson
Justice Smock
Rev Boyles
Ida
Kimbrough Fined After Liquor Law Violation in Brightwood
Isaac Kimbrough of 2428 Oxford Street Brightwood was fined 75 dollars and costs in police court for selling liquor without a license. The incident followed a fatal fight between James Robinson and John Johnson near Kimbrough’s home after drinking there prior to the clash. Kimbrough, previously convicted twice for running a blind tiger, pleaded guilty.
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Isaac Kimbrough
Oxford St
Brightwood
James Robinson
John Johnson
Robinson
Johnson
Wimbrough
Kimbrough
City Life Court Actions and Local Incidents
E W Hoover admitted to the bar by Judge Leathers. J M Blackwell at 1605 Alvord st injured using an elevator at Tayior carpet store. Dia D filed for divorce from Charles Wischmeyer and contempt fines with appearance set for Nov 21. Tim ordered to pay weekly support for 34 weeks. Ed Flubbard fined 19 for drunkenness and trimmings. Charles Emhardt accused of burglary, pills found during police search.
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E. W. Hoover
Leathers
J. M. Blackwell
Alvord St
Tayior
Dia D
Tireult
Charles Wischmeyer
Tim
Ed Flubbard
Washington St
Hfe
Charles Emhard
Nenois
Durbin's Majority Over All Holds at 6729 in County Totals
Marion county certifies votes for state officers and tabulates governor results showing Durbin's plurality over Kern at 25 165 and his majority over all candidates at 6 729. Party tallies are listed against 1846 1900 1896 figures with Democratic and Republican leads and smaller party totals.
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Marion County
Durbin
Kern
Gov. Mount
Shively
Church sues Weiss to foreclose mortgages on MA Ave property
The Board of Church Extension of North America sues Christian G Weiss to foreclose four mortgages on a property at Massachusetts Avenue and East Street. Weiss bought the parcel from the church after a works board resolution to improve the street at a church cost of 700. He paid notes totaling 5.00 but contends 7.90 became a lien when the resolution passed, claiming the sale was with clear title.
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America
Christian G. Weiss
Massachusetts Ave
East St
Board of Works
Weiss
Root to Step Down From War Department
Washington Nov 15 It is learned that Secretary Root will relinquish his portfolio at the end of his term citing the workload as too hard for him Attorney general Griggs has also decided to retire from office in tandem with the changes in the department.
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Washington
Root
Griggs
Winter steam heating franchise plan stalled by city
A meeting led by Charles A. Dale H C Eddy and John L Griffiths discussed a steam heating franchise with a proposed $1,000,000 investment over two years. City officials doubt street disruption will be allowed this winter and expect no immediate action. Edward Hawkins of Home Heating and Lighting cites successful hot water plants elsewhere but says no winter work will proceed.
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Charles A. Dale
H. C. Eddy
John L. Griffiths
Mr. Dale
Board of Works
Sahm
Fie
Edward Hawkins
Philadelphia woman sues over estate stocks and trusts
Eliza T Griswold of Philadelphia files a federal suit against Mary A Strong and executors P Bradlee Strong and Albert R Shattuck, seeking to bar disposal of stocks and mortgages tied to the late ex Mayor Wm L Strong. The case centers on investments placed for Griswold's benefit and property held in the mayor’s name. The firm W T Strong & Co. offices remained closed, fueling concerns of a possible failure.
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New York
Eliza T. Griswold
Philadelphia
Mary A. Strong
P. Bradlee Strong
Albert R. Shattuck
Wm. L. Strong
Tudes Lacombe
W. T. Strong & Co
Ministers Agree On Main Points Of Settlement
Pekin via Shanghai November 15 ministers reach agreement on all main points of settlement. The collective note to the Chinese plenipotentiaries will be ready within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Shanghai
Labor Commissioner Seeks to Settle Indiana Coal Strike
Labor commissioner Schmid traveled to Terre Haute on Thursday to mediate the coal strike after discussions with Indianapolis operators and United Mine Workers President Mitchell. Mitchell denied claims his union is pressuring engineers to accept current wages until the January joint conference.
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Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Mitchell
United, Mine Workers
THI Sun
Which Will It Be K of P Decides Friday on Building
The Knights of Pythias grand lodge finance committee meeting was postponed until Friday to decide whether to erect a one story or a two story building at the corner of Massachusetts avenue and Pennsylvania street.
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K. of P
Street Car Wrecked At Stewart Street And Bloyd avenue
A street car numbered 194 from Brightwood was wrecked at 4:30 a m Thursday when a stone wedged in a switch by a miscreant threw the car against a telegraph pole. Conductor Carpenter was aboard and John Usey a Big Four fireman at 702 German street sustained injuries.
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Stewart-st
Bloydave
Brightwood
Carpenter
John Usey
German St
Johnson Opposes City Employee Gift Subversion Claim
Controller Johnson opposes present-giving by city employees to superiors. He argues that accepting or offering gifts risks subverting rank and could reveal motives tied to favor or influence, urging vigilance against such practices.
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Johnson
A Bill to Catch the Liquor Crooks in Indiana
An Indianapolis saloonist, Albert Hitzelberger, proposed legislation to amend the Nicholson law to enable the state to collect liquor licenses like the federal government. He urged a governor appointed site license inspector with deputies to tax retailers and close illegal speak-easies, noting 1100 government licenses in Marion County and 540 untaxed illegal joints.
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Albert Hitzelberger
Roachsst
Canal
Spea
International Revenue Bureau
Marion County
Ambiguous Supreme Court Rulings on Amendments Stir Debate
The article recounts that two constitutional amendments were approved by a large majority of votes cast but not a majority of all ballots. It notes the 1880 court ruling requiring a majority of all votes and questions if that decision would hold if reconsidered. It mentions Governor as possible final arbiter and Merrill Moores's view on 1800 ruling. It also discusses a November election amendment tied to Hendricks’s presidential prospects and a 3-2 court split on counting as lost without majority of all votes cast.
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Supreme Court
Merrill Moores
Wendricks
Cincinnati
Hendricks
McKinley Policy Denial and Cuba Independence Hint
Washington dispatch reports cabinet members denying a colonial policy shift. The plan is to grant Filipinos broad liberties under U S control, Porto Rico remains under civil law, and a presidential message may seek Cuba independence before Congress adjourns.
Compulsory Arbitration Conference Hinted By Civic Federation
The national civic federation plans a conference to pursue arbitration methods. Attendees may include Carroll D. Wright E Dana Durand J M Gilbert John Mitchell Samuel Gompers and others. Mitchell expects to attend and opposes compulsory arbitration as he understands it.
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National Civic Federation
Carroll D. Wright
E. Dana Durand
Industrial Commission
J. M. Gilbert
New York State Board of Arbitration
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Samuel Gompers
Mitchell
Pugh Refuses Dismissal in Sullivan Indictments
Prosecutor Pugh will not seek dismissal of charges against ex County clerk Sullivan who faces shortages in accounts. Sullivan's attorney requested dismissal on grounds of lack of evidence as the indictments proceed.
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Pugh
Sullivan
Diamond and watch sale at 28 Monument Place
A local notice invites readers to inspect a newly received stock of diamonds and watches. J. P. Mulally promotes savings on purchases at 28 Monument Place with a sales pitch and friendly offer to examine the collection regardless of buying intent.
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J. P. Mulally
Monument Place
Republicans Seek Quigley Ouster Over Partisanship At Polls
Republicans plot to remove Superintendent Quigley from the police department if they win the polls. They accuse him of partisan influence and say he cannot even patrol a beat. Captain Dawson eyes the superintendency but may be dropped alongside Quigley for ties to democratic managers.
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Quigley
Tom Tayrett
Tagegart
Parks Martin
Dawson
Walter claims drops in votes as pops shift to Republicans
State secretary Mike Walter says about 18 000 supporters moved away in a week, leaving only around 1 100 votes. He predicts a new party of dissatisfied men, doubts fusion will unite the two pop wings, and notes possible support for Bryan if fusion is ended and Democrats shift positions. He criticizes Democrats as insincere after Bryan's defeat.
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Walter
Bryan
Democrats
Oliver Murphy Named State House Custodian
Ex-legislator and ex councilman Oliver Murphy is reported to become state house custodian under Gov. Durbin. Murphy works for Indianapolis Gas Co. and resides in Ward Sand, with whispers of a Durbin delegation influence and murmurings about expected resistance from rivals.
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Oliver Murphy
State House
Durbin
Murphy
Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
Ward Sand
Ward
Col. Durbin
Indiana silver Republican leader denies party merger move
F. J. Van Voerhis, Indiana chairman of the silver Republicans, says he knows nothing of a report that managers will urge dissolving the party and letting members join Democrats. He believes the move will not be made by National chairman Towne and declines to explain his reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. van Voerhis
Indiana
Silver Republicans
Towne
Gas pressure spike causes fires in Muncie buildings
A sudden rise in natural gas pressure in Muncie Indiana led to several fires within an hour around midnight. Losses totaled 1270 and affected homes and businesses including the residence of Lewis Harper James Reece John Sipes Henry Hafkemeyer’s bakery Ned Howe’s shop store and William Schooley’s boarding house.
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Muncie
Ind
Lewis Harper
James Reece
John Sipes
Henry Hafkemyer
Ned Howe
Wm. Schooley
Weather forecast and reunion note for Indianapolis region
36 hour forecast for Indianapolis area ends at 8 p m November 26 calls for colder fair weather withThursday night fair and Friday. Temperatures show 7 am 30 12 pm 31 and 2 pm 32. Army of the Tennessee meeting in Detroit reelects Gen G M Dod of Iowa as president and Indianapolis awarded the next reunion location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wieernity
Army of the Tennessee
Detroit
Fortunate Lady Visits Bed Store for Iron, Springs
A fragmented note describes a woman visiting a bed store at 241 Massachusetts Avenue and purchasing an iron bed frame, springs, and related items, with garbled punctuation and stray phrases. The readable portion confirms the purchase of a bed and components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahomney
Massachusetts-ave
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