Grand jury clears Irvington Land and Marion County Construction cases
After a final session this month the grand jury returned nineteen indictments, none linked to Irvington Land or Marion County Construction. No charges against these firms were substantiated though rumors persisted about officials and bonding work. Eight indictments targeted alleged wife deserters as prosecutors vow to make examples.
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Irvington Land Company
Marion County Construction Company
Pritchard
Harry Branaugh
Western Construction Company
Elliott R. Hooton
C. D. Lancaster
Grace Presbyterian Church Dedication After Remodel
Grace Presbyterian Church at Cap itol avenue and Thirty second street doubles seating after remodeling and adds basement rooms for Sunday school. Erected under Rev Walter M Elliott with Rev Chauncey A Foreman as pastor. Dedication by Rev George Knox of Lafayette at 3 PM with fraternal greetings and evening song service.
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Grace Presbyterian Church
Capitol Ave
Thirty-second St
Walter M. Elliott
Chauncey A. Foreman
George Knox
Lafayette
State Health Circular Details Scarlet Fever Controls
A health circular from the State Board of Health outlines scarlet fever features and management to prevent spread. It covers symptoms precautions treatment duties of health officers and physicians and specifies standard disinfectants and their use.
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State Board of Health
Fatal Auto Collision Kills H O Nattinger in Des Moines Indiana
United Press reports a Des Moines Indiana auto wreck last night left H O Nattinger dead, Frank Getcheli fatally injured, Charles Morrison jailed, and three women with minor bruises. The crash details emphasize one fatality and severe injuries with several minor victims.
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Des Moines
H. O. Nattinger
Frank Getcheli
Charles Morrison
Collision At Peoria Injures Ten In Fog
In Peoria Illinois a head on collision between two street cars in heavy fog injures ten people some seriously. The incident underscores dangers of foggy commutes and prompts authorities to review traffic controls.
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United Press
Peoria
Ill
Local Indianapolis Notices and Social Reels
Local briefs note Lieut Press of the Indianapolis naval recruiting station also runs the Fort Wayne office and enlists new recruits in Fort Wayne. Colorado apples arrive for grocers. A large railway workers’ meeting is planned at Pearson's hall with leaders addressing the crowd. Various church and charity groups schedule socials, meetings, and lectures for 1908 09 including a reading circle board at the statehouse. Public works items include a new drinking fountain, statues, and a stray discussion on police court hearings and fire department buttons. Community events cover a musical tea, a card party, a dance, a smoker, and a weekend ice fishing trip planning.
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Press
Indianapolis
United States Naval Recruiting Station
Fort Wayne
Fort Warne
Hoops Held For Perjury And Divorce Ruling
Judge Walker sent Thomas J. Hoops and Frank J. Conover to the grand jury on perjury charges connected to the divorce case involving Joseie W. Hoops, the actress. The judge also nullified the June divorce decree from Joseie Hoops.
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Chicago
Walker
Thomas J. Hoops
W. H. Hoops
Frank J. Conover
Grand
Hoops
Joseie W. Hoops
Walker Asks About Funds Held in Trust by Probate Court
Judge Merle N A Walker of probate court instructed attorneys for the estate of Charlotte Jordan to determine if funds once held in trust with Harrison Cale for Jeremiah Moreau still exist. Harrison Cale, Indianapolis attorney and son of the late Howard Cale, left the city amid an auditing of the Harrison Briquetting Co. accounts after Howard’s death left $2,678.48 in trust for Moreau.
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Merle N. A. Walker
Probate Court
Harrison Cale
Jeremiah Moreau
Indianapolis
Howard Cale
Benjamin Harrison
Walker
Moreau
Harrison Case
Cale
Chum
Amuse Tots While Mothers Worship at Mayflower Church
Rev Howard Van Auken of Mayflower Presbyterian hires Miss May Vestal to care for babies and small children in church parlors Sunday mornings while mothers attend services. Teddy bears dolls rattles and stick candy will be available to keep the children quiet.
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Howard van Auken
Mayflower* Presbyterian Church
Miss May Vestal
Burglary Fled After Attack On Ida Dewitt Home
A burglar entered Mrs Ida Dewitt's Laurel street home Friday evening and struck her, knocking her unconscious. The intruder fled through the back door, ran into Posser, who pursued him, and disappeared. A black mask and a discarded cap were found. Posser identified the suspect as a negro.
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Ida Dewitt
Laurel St
William Dewitt
Posser
Turpie Smith Arrest Sparks City Police Critique
Turpie Smith, arrested Friday night after a raid on an illegal resort run by Grace Dixon, faces assault and battery charges amid a police crackdown. Chief Metzger denounces Smith as troublesome, detailing past incidents with barroom confrontations and assaults. Bond for Smith and Pickens set, with trials scheduled Wednesday.
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Smith
Owen Pickens
Lafayette
Sergt
Homer Larsh
Grace Dixon
N. Senate Ave
Pickens
Tragic River Rescue Involving Mother and Children
In St Louis, Mrs Katherine Deters 23 tied to her four children with ropes found submerged in the Des Pere river at 2 am. Patrolman pulled them free then took all to hospital as the mother suffered hysteria. Children named Margaret 7 Henrietta 5 Frank 3 and Aurelia 1.
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Katherine Deters
Des Pere
Aurelia
Henrietta
Frank
Henderson 10 Make Talk At New Sunday Address
Reverend Theodore S. Henderson, who spoke at the men's big meeting at English's Opera House last week, will deliver the principal address Sunday on A Straight Man in a Crooked City. Odeon Male Quartet and the big meeting orchestra provide special music before the 3 PM program, with the address about a half hour later. Reverend Edwin Halpenny leads the boys' big meeting at the YMCA at 2 30 PM with entertaining music including a whistling solo by a local whistler. Bertram Day of American Central Life Insurance attends to offer friendly critique.
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Theodore S. Henderson
Opera House
Odeon Male Quartet
Big Meeting
Edwin Halpenny
Hoys
Bertram Day
American Central Life Insurance Company
Woman Declares Insanity In Burglary Conviction
United Press reports Chicago on November 23 that efforts will begin next week to overturn Mrs. Evelyn Romadke's burglary conviction so the case can be reopened. Claim she is possessed by a personal devil and thus not fully sane. Her Milwaukee husband and a Black tutor accomplice figure in the prose.
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United Prear
Chicago
Evelyn Romadke
Werrat
Edwards Named Trustee of Southern Railway by Court
D G Edwards a director of Ohio Traction and traffic chief of Widener Elkins Ohio traction syndicate was appointed a trustee of the Southern railway by the superior court on Saturday. He formerly served as passenger traffic manager of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad and helped push a sale to capitalists, but the citizens voted against the attempt.
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United Press
Cincinnati
D. G. Edwards
Ohio Traction Company
Widener-Elkins Ohio Traction Syndicate
Southern Railway
Superior Court
Edwards
Cincinnati, Hamilton ‘& Deyton Railroad
Southern Railroad
Funeral of Elis C. Fesler Arrives in Indianapolis
The body of Elis C. Fesler son of Col and Mrs J R Fesler who died Thursday in Los Angeles California will arrive in Indianapolis Monday evening Funeral services will be held at the family home 822 Fletcher Ave at 2 o clock Tuesday with interment at Crown Hill Cemetery
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Elis C. Fesler
Col
Airs. J. RR. Fesler
Los Angeles
Cal
Indianapolis
Mpletcher-Ave
Crown
Juvenile Stabber George Ardelino Found Guilty
George Ardelino aged 15 was found guilty by Judge Stubbs of juvenile court for stabbing John Bazas at Kingan's packing plant. Sentence was suspended during good behavior.
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George Ardelino
John Bazas
Kingan
Stubbs
Why Not Protect the Health of the School Children
The State Board of Health issues a pamphlet stressing pure air, heating, ventilation, lighting, and water in schools. It notes nine of ten school houses lack proper ventilation and air starvation causes diseases. poor water and old sanitation harm kids. The text urges modern pumps, tight troughs, drainage, and better sanitary conditions to protect students.
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Indiana
Jurors Challenged as Goebel Murder Trial Advances
In Georgetown Kentucky on November 23 the Goebel murder trial of Caleb Powers continued with juror challenges. The panel includes Hodson Renaker Martin Shinkle Conradt Boswell Linder Wayland and Elliott. Several Republicans and Democrats were qualified or opposed, as deputy Shueff returned with a venire of 150 summoned men.
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Grant County
Caleb Powers
Goebel
J. P. Hodson
J. W. Renaker
George P. Martin
S. B. Shinkle
C. W. Conradt
R. L. Boswell
J. C. Linder
W. S. Wayland
J .W. Elliott
J. A. Bracht
F. M. Price
A. B. Jouett
George W. Anniess
John H. Ferguson
D. B. Shinkle
Shueff
Boys Told Not to Drink After Guilty Verdict
Judge James A. Pritchard urged Oscar Loy Clarence Solomon and Arthur Bliss to heed the lesson after they were found guilty of stealing a large amount of cigars and liquor from James H Trees. The youths, already intoxicated, were given suspended sentences and claimed they would not drink again. An insanity defense for Loy failed as the judge ruled he was sane.
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James A. Pritchard
Criminal Court
Oscar Loy
Clarence Solomond
Arthur Bliss
James H. Trees
Incorporations Filed for Two Ohio River Area Companies
Secretary of State records Saturday show The Greendale Land Company of Lawrencburg with 15000 dollars capital stock and incorporators Warren Tebbs G B Tebbs and John F Tebbs. The Terre Haute Parcel Delivery with 6000 dollars capital stock lists incorporators G W Lester J E Dorsey and W C Dorsey. Also an unrelated ad for Ye Ark Ohio Street Elmer S Long manager and Oyster Frank at 113 North Alabama Street offering sweet juicy oysters.
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Greendale Land Company
Lawrenceburg
Capital
Warren Tebbs
G. B. Tebbs
John F. Tebbs
Terre Haute
G. W. Lester
J. E. Dorsey
W. C. Dorsey
Electric forge blower sale at discount
Advertisement listing newly priced electric forge blower at 38.00 marked down to 17.50 cash from Elliott Tel and Elec Co at 421 Mass Ave. Also offers a 2850 powerful double flue heater warranted to heat three og and hold fire two hours for 2.00 cash weekly payments from People's Outfitting Co. Includes Blinn Native Herbs and Kitchen Queen Ranges with a 23.50 price and two dollar weekly payments from People's Outfitting Co. 133-135 W Washington St.
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Elliott Tel
Elec. Co
Mass,ave
Queens Mase Berna
People's Outfitting Co
Washington St
People's, Outatting Co
Washington-st
Kentucky Ave
Discharged man wounds Kansas City Post leaders in office
In Kansas City on a November morning editorial writer R C Horn shot president C D Woodward and managing editor H J Groves at the Post office. Woodward was seriously wounded, Groves slightly hurt. Horn, who faced discharge, surrendered after firing his revolver, declaring they had robbed him. Woodward owned theater interests in Omaha and the Midwest. Groves had earlier edited a country weekly and was active in Democratic politics.
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Woodward
Horn
Groves
The
Post
Oak Grove
Horse maiming at Fletcher Ave barn prompts hunt for suspect
Humane Inspector Shine seeks the person who entered the rear barn at 836 Fletcher Ave Friday afternoon and severely maimed a horse owned by Clarence Armstrong, a dray man of 1321 Fletcher Ave, the horse valued at 200 dollars. A similar case was reported by the Humane Society weeks earlier.
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Humane Inspector
Shine
Fletcher Ave
Clarence Armstrong
Armstrong
Fletcher
The
Humane Society
Politics in Plants A Dayton Columbus city probe reports on municipal patching plants
Mayor Bookwalter and city engineers visited Dayton and Columbus to study municipal patching plants. They found potential benefits but urged further inquiry before a city obligation. Dayton plant capacity is 500 yards daily costing about $5,000 while Columbus handles 1,000 yards daily at roughly $11.8 thousand. Patching costs in both cities are estimated at 80 cents per yard with streets repaired four times yearly.
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Bookwalter
Blaine H. Miller
Joseph Hogue
Preston C. Trusler
Board Public Works
Harry Royse
W. O. Bangs
Ca Cil
Dayto
Columbus
Dayton
Cases Transferred in Indianapolis Suits to Federal Court
The cases of Charles Gieseking Jr and Sr against White River Railroad and Kingan Co were moved Saturday from Marion Superior courts to federal court. The minor plaintiff two years old seeks $25,000 for injuries from playing on defendants’ ground. the father demands $10,000.
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Charles Gieseking, Jr
Charles Gieseking, Sr
Wht River Railroad Company
Kingan Co
Marion Superior Courts
Federal Co
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Agricultural Department
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State Printing Board
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Ceme
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French Lick
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Roosevelt Ave
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Board of Public Safety
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United States
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Frank Noll
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Make Talk
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