Salvation Army Fraud Claims Reach Indiana Cities
Indiana division head Maj. J. G. Ganley reports three women posing as Salvation Army members are soliciting funds in Indianapolis and other cities. They wear uniforms similar to the real army with blue wording, operate in saloons and hotels, and may be connected to an offshoot calling itself the Salvation Army of America. Local publics warned. arrests planned for the first opportunity. similar scams reported in Terre Haute Anderson and Alexandria with thefts of mite boxes.
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J. G. Galley
Indiana
The
Salvation Army
Metzger
Indianapolis
Maj. Ganley
Oid
Salvation Army of America
of America
Mas. Galley
Mas
Galley
Division
Terre Haute
Hathanty
Maj. Galley
Army
Anderson
Alexandria
Wolfson Fights Oil Octopus in Indianapolis Court
In a superior court Judge Vinson Carter hears the case of Indianap olis against Edgar Sevold or Isa dore Wolfson versus Standard Oil over selling oil by the gallon or by the can. Wolfson, inspector of weights and measures, claims cans under a gallon violate city ordinance while Standard Oil says each can holds a full gallon by packaging rather than measurement.
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Indianapolis
Edgar Sevold
Isadore Wolfson
Vinson Carter
Standard Oil Company
Wulfson
Weights and Measures
Will Succeed Handy by United Treus in Rail Line
Moon, assistant general manager of the Lake Shore railroad, will succeed Howard A. Handy as general manager following Handy's death in Chicago yesterday. Cleveland, November 22.
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United Treus
Cleveland, CO
P. Moon
Lake Shore Railroad
Howard A. Handy
Chicago
Local classifieds note furniture and hardware listings
Readable fragments show prices for items such as chairs pianos heaters and cabinets. Mentions include Enders Safety Raz Razors 1.00 and Majestic Razors 1.50, Gus Habich 121 West Washington Street Celery Vesc for hat head and Harrod's Studio 219 Virginia Avenue. Wulschner's ad claims cabinets at 2 ber per dozen and a powerful double flue heater warranted for three rooms. Bern price 32.58 in pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Queen Base
Bern
Local jottings reveal city life and oddities
The column surveys routine city happenings from building permits to errands, public works, weather complaints, courtroom quirks, stray dog notes, shoplifting patrol plans, a burglary at Fogas jewelry, Thanksgiving turkey supply, and an oyster supper fundraiser. It records railroad car delays, a heat in streetcars, and playful remarks on divorce cases and a marriage annulment fight.
Grand jury to report no indictments in two cases
After thorough inquiry the grand jury is expected to find no indictments against Irvington Land Co officers or Marion County Construction Co officials for city affairs. Foreman Lancaster, recently opered, will attend the final session Saturday as jurors may note that no incriminating evidence was uncovered.
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Irvington Land Company
Grand Jury
Lancaster
Anyoeve
Marion County Construction Company
Marian County Construction Company
Perry Reports Indiana Soldiers Strength 1905 06
The adjutant general's report on Indiana's National Guard details 84 infantry companies three artillery batteries bands and corps for 1905 06 with 2083 officers and men in 1906 Mustering and disbursement data show several companies added and others mustered out plus a 72000 appropriation and 76484.81 total disbursements while the state matches regular army standards for defense.
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Congress
Indiana National Guard
Jeffersonville
First Infantry
Washington
Monticello
Peru
Mount Vernon
Portland
Third Infantry
Delphi
Connersville
First Artillery
Lafayette
Signal Corps
Warsaw
Quietus
Treasury
Wave of Office Health Signs Signals Subtle Reform
A humorous reform sweep hits the City Board of Health as cardboard signs appear on desks and in labs. Officials like Dr. Buehler and Dr. Dubois praise the effort while staffers receive cautions against loafing smoking and rude talk. The campaign aims to nudge proper conduct without alarm or fuss.
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Eugene Buehler
Edouard J. Dubois
James Johnson
Fred Klee
Charles 4. Carter
Adolphus M. Flart
Carter
Fred Clark
Health Department
Upholds New Law In Pennsylvania Railroad Case
Special Judge William Tivin of crim inal court Friday fined the Pennsylvania railroad company 106 for violation of the full crew law. The case tested the law’s constitutionality amid interstate commerce concerns. Judge Irvin upheld the law, motions overruled, and the case proceeds to the supreme court. The statute aims to reduce railroad accidents and was backed by the trainmen union.
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William Tivin
Criminal Court
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Irvin
England seizes Pedro Blanco island near Hong Kong
United Press reports from Manila that England has seized Pedro Blanco island near Hong Kong and is fortifying the strong strategic point.
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United Press
Manila
England
Pedro Blanco Island
Hong Kong
Saloon Keeper Fined and Jailed for Sunday Liquor Sales
Michael Garvey of 701 W Washington Street was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to 60 days in the workhouse for selling liquor on Sunday. William H Smith of 31 N Illinois Street paid 25 dollars and costs for liquor law violation. Joseph Pieuger of 1535 S Wast Street was fined and costs for Sunday sales. William Rolin 1327 S Capitol Ave Henry Koenler 718 Shelby Street and John Tracey were fined 10 dollars and costs.
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Michael Garvey
W. Washington St
William H. Smith
N. Ilinois St
Joseph Pieuger
S. Wast St
William Rolin
S. Capitol Ave
Henry Koenler
Shelby
Thieves Hit Beem Grocery and City Plant
Thieves broke into the grocery of F. A. Beem at 941 West Thirtieth Street Thursday night and stole cigars tobacco and a small amount of money. At the Indianapolis Printing and Supply Company plant at 168 South Capitol Avenue a number of tools were taken.
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F. A. Beem
W. Thirtieth St
Indianapolis Prieiting and Supply Company
S. Capitol Ave
Supreme Court affirms murder verdict in Sanderson case
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Wells county circuit court ruling finding Ernest Sanderson of Blackford county guilty of second degree murder and setting a life sentence. Sanderson was charged with the 1905 murder of Edward P. Sanderson.
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Supreme Court
Wells County Circuit Court
Ernest Sanderson
Blackford County
Sanderson
Edward P. Sanderson
Greatest sale of the season at Weber and Zimmer’s
Fragmentary weather forecast text mentions sunrise and sunset times and a Physicians note about kidney health and a sales promotion. The readable portion highlights a one day sale at Weber and Zimmer’s with no clear dates or locations beyond the store names.
Best Bargains of the Season at Weber and Zimmer
Tomorrow Weber and Zimmer promote seasonal bargains featuring limited stock at reduced prices. Shoppers can expect doorbuster offers and special discounts on selected apparel and household items. Local shoppers anticipate savings and exclusive in-store specials.
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Weber & Zimmer's Tomorrow
Denver Set to Host Democratic National Convention Fight
The Democratic National Committee debated venue and timing in French Lick Indiana. Denver paces fight for the convention with Tom Johnson of Ohio seen as a prospective chairman candidate to succeed Taggart.
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French Lick
Ind
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Dunver
Tom Johnson
Ohio
Taggart
Bryan
Fred Dubois
Idaho
T. B. Ryan
Wisconsin
J. C. Dahlman
Nebraska
M. J. Wade
Iowa
Chicago
Louisville
Denver
St. Louis
Kansas City
Roosevelt
John Johnson
Minnesota
Bryan on Money Outlook
Jennings Bryan issued a statement on the financial crisis stressing restoring confidence. He argued hoarded money in circulation would relieve stringency and doubted postal banks. He supported immediate relief via a congressional act guaranteeing all national bank deposits and urged pulling hidden money back into circulation.
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Jennings Byran
Bryan
Congress
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt supporters defend president amid hostile attacks
Washington report notes that Roosevelt’s allies dismiss insinuations of a hidden political plan. Justice Brewer says there is nothing behind the words and that critics on both sides misread the speech. The article lists prominent critics and asserts friends will pursue renomination or a Roosevelt ally who will carry out his policies.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Justice Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
Chancellor Day
Syracuse University
Chandler
New Hampshire
Bellamy Storer
Carrie Nation
Parkhurst
Carmack
Tennessee
Reyburn
Philadelphia
William J. Long
H. Harriman
Legion
Harry Thaw Omitted From Pittsburgh Blue Book
Pittsburg's Blue Book issued without the name of Harry Kendall Thaw son of a wealthy Pittsburgh family who is awaiting his second trial in New York for the Stanford White killing. Though Thaw no longer lives in Pittsburgh his family name has long appeared in local society lists and his omission sparked talk.
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Pittsburg
Harry Kendall Thaw
Tombs
New York
Stanford White
Thaw
Darmody Candy Co Pleads Guilty in Labor Law Cases
The J. F. Darmody Candy company faced four affidavits alleging third labor law violations and appeared before Justice Alamanzor K. Hutchinson on Friday. It pleaded guilty and was fined $10 plus costs in each case, totaling $86 in fines.
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J. F. Darmody Candy Company
Alamanzor K. Hutchinson
Judge Pritchard Appoints Duncan to Assist Prosecutor
Judge James A. Pritchard will appoint Attorney John S. S. Duncan to assist Prosecutor Elliott R. Hooton in the prosecution of asphalt repair cases. Duncan has consented. Indicted defendants include Harry Brunaugh Henry W. Marshall George W. Baxter Thomas Shuffelton and John Rosasco.
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James A. Pritchard
John S.S. Duncan
Elliott R. Hooton
Mr. Duncan
Harry Brunaugh
Henry W. Marshall
George W. Baxter
Thomas Shuffelton
John Rosasco
Walsh Denies Ordering Bogus Signatures in Bank Fraud Case
In Chicago on November 22, John R. Walsh sat pale in court as Frederick McLean, former assistant cashier, testified that Walsh ordered him to sign names of other men to notes totaling 292000 with interest, enabling cash draws exceeding one million dollars from the Chicago National Bank. McLean said he routinely created new notes to hide earlier transactions.
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Chicago National Bank
John R. Walsh
Frederick McLean
Walsh
McLean
Kentland Electric Plant Manager Killed by Live Wire
John Strickler, 50, manager of the Kentland electric light plant, was killed during a windstorm when downed wires he was repairing burned his shoe sole and left toe. He is survived by a widow and several children.
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Kentland
Ind
John Strickler
Kentland Electric Light Plant
Andrew Patterson Hurt After Bicycle Collision
Andrew Patterson about 65 was struck by a bicycle rider F S Frye of 15 Fletcher Ave while crossing Illinogis street at Washington street. Frye swerved to avoid a woman who stepped into his path and struck Patterson. He was taken to City hospital with a badly cut head as a crowd gathered.
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Andrew Patterson
F. S. Frye
Fletcher Ave
Illinogis-st
Washington-st
Frye
Patterson
Y M C A Campaign Opens With Open Air Meetings
Fifty open air Y M C A meetings were held in Washington as the thirty sixth annual international convention began. Prominent workers including Dr James S Vance and J A McDonald addressed crowds near the trial of Mrs Annie M Bradley while delegates gathered at D A R hall for the first session. Rev Dr Parkhurst spoke at the afternoon session and W J Bryan was announced to speak from the treasury steps tomorrow.
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Washington
The
Young Men's Christian Association of North America
Annie M. Bradley
James S. Vance
Newark
N. J
D. A. R. Hall
Parkhurst
New York
W. J. Bryan
Treasury
Skater Sues Over Speeding Incident at Wonderland Rink
Miss Mayme Disch sues Wonderland Construction company for 10000 dollars after alleging a roller skater sped too fast at Wonderland skating rink, collided with her and hurled her into a post causing severe injuries.
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Wonderland
Mayme Disch
Wonderland Construction Company
Railroads Refuse Interchange As Marion Club Appeals
Oral argument was heard Friday afternoon by the Railroad Commission in the complaint of a Commercial club of Marion against Panhandle, C., Co. & L. and Clover Leaf railroads alleging they refuse to interchange switching services.
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Railroad Commission
S Commercial Club of
Marion
Panhandle, C., Co. & L
Clover Leaf
Hope 10 Clear Mrs Bradley Penniless Trial
Mrs Annie Bradley, penniless, faces a murder trial as three famed alienists Dr Britton D Evans Dr Charles D Hill and Dr Wilfred M Barton volunteer to defend her. Government experts Jeliffe and Brush have been watched as testimony continues. Judge Henderson recounts dramatic scenes with Arthur Brown and Mrs Brown.
Widow denied divorce over low support in probate court
Judge Merle N. A. Walker refused Flora A. Carson a divorce from John H. Carson on grounds that a widow marrying a widower with two children who earns about 85 cents a day cannot later appeal for divorce on lack of proper support. The ruling was issued Friday morning in probate court.
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Ries
Merle N. A. Walker
Probate Court
Walker
Flora A. Carson
John H. Carson
Farmers in Session at Statehouse Discuss Farming Basics
The Marion County Farmers Institute held morning and afternoon sessions at the statehouse. Prof. H. S. Chamberlain of Indianapolis spoke on the advantages of live stock farming, followed by J. M. Cantley on the value of crop rotation.
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Marion County Farmers’ Instate
Statehouse
H. S. Chamberlain
Indianapolis
J. M. Cantley
Fraud Charged in Kickapoo Lands Sale Probe
Oklahoma City report of a Senate committee probe into fraud in the sale of Kickapoo Indian lands at Shawnee. The committee finished witness testimony and says much fraud was uncovered, potentially stopping Congress from lifting restrictions on lands of the five civilized tribes.
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the Sun
Oklahoma City
Okla
Senate
Shawnee
Congress
Benefactor Helped Newlyweds In Indiana Chiefly
James Oppenshaw aged 65 died in Linton from injuries after a fall. He lived in Terre Haute and was noted for aiding newly married couples by offering help. In recent years he helped furnish 20 homes for young couples.
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Terre Haute
Ind
James Oppenshaw
Linton
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