Rent Harms the Poor Under Official Robe in Indianapolis
An Indianapolis issue questions whether constables acting in rent collection serve public order or become hired agents for landlords. The piece describes constables leveraging court processes to extract rent and fees from tenants, many of whom are poor, through rental agencies. It notes a system where receipts become leases expiring monthly, enabling repeated court actions, extra costs, and potential graft, with profits shared among constables, townships, and justices of the peace.
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Indianapolis
Marion County
Court of Justice of the Peace
Conabie
Este
Alost
Conable
Court of the Justice of the Ace
Justice of the Peace
Justice of E Peace
Thenship
Rockefeller admits owning many railroads in cross exam
New York November 24. John D Rockefeller acknowledged owning shares in railroads including Delaware Lackawanna Western, Western Maryland, Wisconsin Central, Missouri Pacific, Texas and Colorado Southern during cross examination in the Standard Oil matter. He could not recall all details of the Mexican railroad and claimed limited knowledge of Varied certificates and Flagler holdings as the session wrapped up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Lackawanne & Western
Western
Maryland
Wisconsin Central
Missouri Pacific
Texas Pacific
Erie First
Colorado Southern
Rockefeller
Mexico
Mexican Central
Standard Oil
Flagler
Mr. Rockefeller
Pioneer Oil Company
Kellogg
Indianapolis Gas Executive Dies in Suspected Suicide
E. Bart Sinks a 32 year old prominent Indianapolis figure in business and social circles was found dead in his Brandon block room from self inflicted gas suffocation. A note from his sister Florence and prior discharge from Carl Graf, general manager of the Indianapolis Gas Co, are noted while family searches and hotel records reveal he had been living beyond means and owed debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bart Sinks
Indianapolis
Brandon Block
Washington
Delaware
Mr. Sinks
Carl H. Graf
Indianapolis Gas Company
John R. Pearson
Sinks
Burford Neal
Bicyclemen
Hall
Simon
Graf
Links
S. Warman Avenue
Florence Winings
Republicans Clash Over Marion County Vote Verification
In the Marion county contest, Republican counsel clash with rivals over opening voting machines. Judge Edenharter hears arguments on verifying machine totals against tally sheets while Republicans split between supporting a recount and opposing it. Democrats push for recounts and back the process amid sharp exchanges.
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Marion County
Frank T. Edenharter
James Fingham
Sims
Billheimer
Hadley
Bingham
Self
Peetz
Statehouse
Merrill Moores
Bethalf
Jesse Overstreet
Charles A. Korbly
Moores
Wisconsin trial details on Stokes and Knott in robbery cases
The article notes Stokes, a Black man, on trial for brutal assaults on white women, robbery, and purse-snatching with other alleged offenses. Jones faces robbery trial the same day, while Knott is charged with assault and related crimes, with dates set for November 27 and 2 p.m. respectively. Blanche Knott’s case also appears, with similar charges.
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Illig Stokes
Jones
Knott
Blanche. Knott
Woman Oats The Cherries Were Poisoned Incident
Mrs Frances Schlessinger and nurse Miss Elizabeth Alexander testified before the grand jury in New York over accusations that Daniel R Kennedy an auctioneer mailed poisoned cherries Kennedy held without bail. Schlessinger claimed Kennedy attempted to poison her to hide his morphine addiction and ruin his business.
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New York
Frances Schlessinger
Daniel R. Kennedy
Elizabeth Alexander
Kennedy
William Horn dies at Lafayette home
William Horn senior, president of the Lafayette Telephone Co., dies at his Lafayette residence after a general debility. He leaves two sons William L. Horn of Indianapolis and Dr. George F. Horn of Haverhill Mass, and two daughters Mrs. Frank Gardner of Moline Illinois and Flora Horn of Lafayette.
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William Horn
Lafayette
Ind
Lafayette Telephone Company
William L. Horn
Indianapolis
George F. Horn
Haverhill
Mass
Frank Gardner
Moline
Flora Horn
Groomes Found Guilty In Case Of Delinquent Child Care
Elijah Groomes leader of the Alphas sect was convicted in criminal court of contributing to the delinquency of a child. Judge Pritchard fined him 60 dollars and ordered three months in the workhouse. Norah Davis high priestess of the Alphas serves six months for abandonment and neglect of children. The group had carried four infants from Springfield Ohio to Indianapolis in October. Groomes allegedly gave beer in a nursing bottle to a baby, causing drunkenness. Davis awaits jury trial in juvenile court.
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Elijah Groomes
Alphas
Pritchard
Groomes
Norah Davis
Omega
Correctional Department
Woman's Prison
Springfield
Indianapolis
Davis
Mother in law accuses son-in-law in police court
Patrolman Davis arrested Fred Kashmer for assault on his mother-in-law Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley at 828 Meridian Street after she said he struck her in the mouth with a cup during a quarrel. Kelley later testified it was a heated moment and she fell. Judge Whallon fined Kashmer 11 dollars.
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Davis
Fred Kashmer
Elizabeth Kelley
Kelley
Kashmer
Hack
Meridian Street
Barns and Auto Burn In New Richmond
Fire of incendiary origin burned two barns belonging to Boewell and Clough in New Richmond Indiana last night. An automobile owned by Dr. Bayless also burned. The total loss is about 98,080 dollars.
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New Richmond
Ind
Boewell, Clough
Dr. Bayless
Arkansas Cyclone Causes Heavy Loss Across Northeastern Counties
A northeast Arkansas cyclone yesterday felled at least 40 people and injured many as it demolished buildings. Knoxville reported 15 deaths, Cravens lost four residents, and Barr suffered extensive destruction. Between Knoxville and Barr virtually every farmhouse was blown down, leaving a desolate countryside.
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Arkansas
Barr
Knoxville
House looted as burglars crash Krieger home
John Hamilton, janitor at the Weaver flat, reported Tuesday morning that burglars had ransacked 721 North Delaware. The rear of the house had windows and doors broken, from cellar to attic, with clothing and all belongings scattered throughout after the Krieger family was away.
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D. Krieger
Delaware Street
John Hamilton
Weaver Flata
Krieger
Ditch Assessment Controversy Stirs Perry Township
Perry township landowners face levies for a drainage ditch that may not exist or drain any land. Despite efforts by the county auditor attorney and commissioners, farmers remain liable on the assessment roll as liens. Attorneys work to clear the ditch lien from titles though no work is planned or funded yet.
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Perry Township
Ruckelshaus
Man fined for hitting boy with a potato
Luther Downing was fined ten dollars and costs for throwing a potato and striking Frank Gravenberry nine years old in the right eye. Downing worked at a commission house on South Delaware Street and said the boy tried to steal an orange.
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Luthur Downing
Frank Gravenberry
Downing
S. Delaware Street
Boy Pleads Guilty and Gets Suspended Sentence
Howard Martin pleaded guilty to petit larceny in criminal court and was granted a suspended sentence by agreement. The court acted mercifully on suggestion of the complaining witness and the state's attorney.
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Howard Martin
Medinan assault renewed amid calls for reinforcements
Dispatches from Medina report the attack on the town has resumed and immediate reinforcements are requested. In Camden, New Jersey news notes the death in England of William McQueen who led the Paterson riots years ago due to tuberculosis. In Juneau a Private Bonney of the signal corps froze to death while hunting. In New York Richard Croker marks his 67th birthday, saying he feels as young as 12 years ago. Sharon, Pennsylvania reports Judge E E Roberts, newly elected circuit judge of Trumbull County, Ohio, died at the Carver hotel of heart failure.
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Camden
N. J
England
William McQueen
Paterson
Juneau
Alaska
William A. Bonney
Signal Corps
New York
Richard Croker
Sharon
E. E. Roberts
Trumbull County
Ohio
Carver Hotel
Tragic engagement ends in suicide at skating rink
Miss Pearl Lindamood 2% years old drank carbolic acid at Washington Skating Rink noon Tuesday after a quarrel with fiancé Frank Keller manager of the rink over postponed wedding plans. Keller, a known society figure, faced family objections to the match. Police and bicycle officers responded. Miss Lindamood’s parents live at 1148 Noble street and Keller at 1410 College avenue.
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Gaged
Frank Keller
Lindamood
Keller
Miss Lindamood
Judge McClure Discusses New Railroad Commissioner Post
Judge McClure of Anderson spoke with Gov Hanly on Tuesday about the duties of the railroad commissioner office created by Union Banner Hunt's resignation. He will assume the post December 1.
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Judge McClure
Anderson
Union Banner Hunt
Hanly
McClure
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John D
Poof
D. A
John D. Rockefeller
Ferris
Standard Oil Company
Little Rock, Ark
Cravens
Bulletins
Constantinople
Medina
Kinl
Ald
Dita
Miss Pearl Lindamood
Manford A. Lindamood
Ding
Judge McLure
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