Desperado Killings End in City Shootout
In Newcastle Indiana William Griffiths a desperate saloon keeper who had killed one man and wounded two fired through the streets until cornered in his room by two women who knew him They found him dead from a gunshot to the head A bystander William Davis was killed and another spectator William Carpenter and City Marshal Nebimix were wounded with deaths expected for the two wounded.
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Perate
Griffiths
Willam Davis
William Carpenter
Nebimix
Shank Seeks New Fire Building Site In City
Mayor Shank announced a shift to build the new fire headquarters on the Alabama street vacant lot in front of the city hall property controlled by Stoughton A Mietcher. He urged a $100000 bond to fund engine houses on Kentucky avenue South street and another site, estimating costs at $99900 and proposing a 2 cent tax rise for three years. Spann & Co offered $100000 for the Massachusetts avenue fire HQ, and a special council meeting may consider the bond Friday or Monday night.
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Shank
Alabama Street
Stoughton A. Mietcher
Kentucky Avenue
South Street
Massachusetts Avnue
John 8. Spann & Co
Mother Complain Sparks Indictment of Two Men
George E. Cline and W. D. Huffman were arrested following a secretly returned federal grand jury indictment on Wednesday. Cline, released on 2000 dollars bond, is a mechanic residing at 2026 Belle Fontaine Street. Huffman, a pickle manufacturer from St Clair and Canal streets, faced charges under the Pure Food and Drug Act and posted a 200 dollar bond.
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George E. Cline
Bellefontaine Street
Mechanic
W. D. Huffman
St. Clair
Canal Streets
Federal Grand Jury
Cline
D. C. Rankin
Huffman
Alonzo Boyd
J. C. Cline
Post Office
Akron
Clinch
Kitchen
Corner crossing curb urged by city officials
Councilman Charles F. Copeland seeks an ordinance to require pedestrians to cross streets at right angles to curb diagonal crossing in downtown intersections and to regulate traffic. Mayor Shank and Copeland approve the new traffic rules but note confusion from diagonal crossings.
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Charles F. Copeland
Drexel Breaks Record in World Aeroplane Height
In Philadelphia J Armstrong Drexel, a young multimillionaire aviator born there, broke the world height record by flying a borrowed Bleriot monoplane to 9 970 feet. The city rejoices as a native son and Quaker family member holds the coveted record.
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Drexel
Philadelphia
J. Armstrong Drexel
Face battered and owner is arrested
A tense night on Holley Avenue ended with Clarence Clupper from Wabash battered and charged with assault and drunkenness. John Fr of 548 Holley called police after a confrontation, as detectives arrived and Plummer denied the accusations amid a crowd.
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John Fr
Holley Avenue
Teleto
Schwab Wednesight
Morsan
Stewthamalian
Aeaneenan
Ant Huretad
mUsesces Iver
Holley
Clarence Clupper
Wabash
Lupper
Plummer
Clupper
City Council Debates Opening Ceremony Funding
City council and the advisory commission agreed to appropriate 500 for opening ceremonies at City Hall but clarifying legality. Denny notes it is illegal for the council to appropriate funds for regular city departments. discussion to continue Friday at 4 p.m. with the mayor's cabinet.
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Activg Commission
Advisory Commission
George Denny
Altho Denny
Labor Park May Be Leased By Directors
The Labor park board contemplates giving up its lease and closing the park. A Sunday meeting will review conditions after a Monday session failed to decide and to seek traction company support. Directors listed are Charles Koster He Friedman S Willoughby Emil ee and W D Landgraft.
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Labor Park
Traction Company
Eagle Creek
Charles Koster
He Friedman
8. S. Willoughby
Emilee
W. D. Landgraft
Thanksgiving Day Observed With Office Closures
In Queenfield Sod count and city offices closed for Thanksgiving. Union services at Christian church led by L. J. Naftzger. Revival services at Ley M. E. church to run at least 24 hours. County officials face new terms starting Jan 1 1912. auditors and one commissioner will not assume office until then. Jerry Hendren, Mexican War veteran, suffered a stroke and remains in critical condition.
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Queenfield
Sod
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Christian Church
L. J. Naftzger
Bradley M. FE
Ley M. E
Hid
Fall
Jerry Hendren
Miners Pay Over Two Million to Union
United Mine Workers of America receipts totalled 2,000,000 in the year ending November 30, 1910, per treasurer Edwin Perry. The prior year brought about 900,000, with heavy assessments and strikes cited for the rise. Expenses exceed receipts and the balance will be depleted to cover the deficit.
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United Mine Workers of America
Edwin Perry
Hitvelay Morning
Epidemic Closes School in Hegomengton County
Dr. I. M. Gardner ends in countywide school operations due to epidemic concerns. Local officials report illness and safety measures affecting classes and attendance during the period beginning November 24. Names and exact school locations are not specified in the fragments.
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Hegomengton
Ind
I .M. Gardner
Relief for Suffering in Pennsylvania Mine Strike
T L Lewis head of United Mine Workers reports from the international board on the Irwin fields strike in Pennsylvania where about 6000 workers are on strike and 18000 others are affected. Evictions have occurred, shelters are being built, and rent assistance provided to help through winter.
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T. L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Iinternational Board
Irwin Fields
Pennsylvania
Lewis
International Executive Board
Thousand Kiddies Feast on Juicy Turkey at Fletcher Bank
About a thousand children from Indianapolis enjoyed a large Thanksgiving meal in the vacated Fletcher National Bank offices at 30 East Washington Street. Salvation Army officials organized the event with Maj. William Escot leading and Capt. James Thompson and Rex Munsell assisting. The feast included turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, bread, celery, and oranges, with music and prayers preceding the serving.
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Fletcher National Bank
East Washington Street
Salvation Army
William Escot
Rex
Munsell
Charles W. Fairbanks
Stoughton Fletcher
Playgrounds Move Discussed by Indianapolis Childrens Aid Board
The Children's Aid Association board in Indianapolis considered establishing municipal playgrounds and recreation centers. A recreation committee will query the park commissioners about next year’s funding under the current playground law. If funding is unsatisfactory, a legislative change may be sought. An appeal will be made to Merchants and Manufacturers associations for a $500 contribution to the association’s free employment bureau for children.
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Indianapolis
Children’s Aid Association
Committee On Recreation
Board of Park Commissioners
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Associations
Association
Free Employment Bureau
Extra Session Talk Tires Champ Clark
Rep Champ Clark of Missouri says he is tired of talk about an extra session. He believes there is almost no chance of an extra session and notes most chatter comes from Washington insiders. Rep Mann adds that there is unlikely to be an extra session, though it could be forced.
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Champ Clark
Washington
Missouri
House
Congress
Clark
Mann
Taft
Noble
Cash
Taft’s
Washington Street
Indianapolis News
Amusements at the Park Follow Thanksgiving Matinee
The Kirke La Shelle company presents The Virginian at the Park for the week with a Thanksgiving matinee. William L. Gibson stars as the Virginian delivering dramatic force and magnetism, while Leander De Cordova plays Trampas in the faithful stage adaptation of the novel.
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Ginian
William
Gibson
Horsethief Pass
Trampas
William L. Gibson
Leander de Cordova
Dixey to Star in The Naked Truth in Indianapolis
Henry E. Dixey brings The Naked Truth to Indianapolis for a seven month run starting with a Thanksgiving matinee. William A. Brady directs the tour with a strong supporting cast including Marie Nordstrom Ruth Shepley Marie Pert Lilian Dix Dorothy Davis Blanche Bryant Isabel West and actors Herbert Standing Spottiswoode Aitken Kenneth Davenport Donald MacGregor and W. J. Holden. A Saturday matinee will be offered during Dixey's Shubert Mural engagement.
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William A. Brady
Mr. Dixzey
Mr. Dixey
Indianapolis
Mary Jane
Marie Nordstrom
Ruth Shepley
Marie Pert
Lillian Dix
Dorothy Davis
Misa Blanche Bryant
Isabel West
Messrs
Herbert Standing
Spottiswoode Aitken
Kenneth Davenport
Frederick Harch
Donald MacGregor
W. J. Holden
Shubert
Robert Edeson Delivers Mixed Run of Where the Trail Divides
Robert Edeson presented his play Where the Trail Divides for one night at English's. The acting was strong with Edeson giving a consistent performance though the female lead Eva Dennison appeared more as a picture than a character. The melodramatic climaxes in acts one and two impressed the crowd while the westward tale showed flaws in the plot and was hampered by a weak Bess. Malcom Duncan George Barnum and Shepp Camp offered reliable support and the scenic production was deemed satisfactory.
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Robert Edeson
Bess
Mr. Edeson
Edison
Edeson
Eva Dennison
Malcom Duncan
George Barnum
Shepp Camp
The Virginian Popular Drama Of The West
A fragment notes the enduring popularity of The Virginian as a Western stage drama. The snippet hints at its stage appeal and audience enthusiasm in the regional theater scene.
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West
The Blue Mouse Taps New York Fame and Major Stage Run
The German translated farce The Blue Mouse became a sensation in New York after Clyde Fitch’s English version. The Arvine-Benton company will stage it at the Majestic Theater next week starting Monday afternoon with a cast of thirty. Ainslee's praises the piece as having Gallic flair despite its German roots.
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New York
Clyde Fitch
Arvine-Benton Players
Majestic Theater
Ainslee
Youngman Family Presents New Wire Novelty at Colonial
The Youngman family showcases a sensational new wire novelty at the Colonial this week, presenting an original act described as fresh in every detail.
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Youngman
English
Colonial
Comedy Act Features New Assistant at Local Playhouse
An act with five wire performers introduces a new assistant who delivers notable real comedy. The performer stands out as a highlight of the show. A special amateur performance will follow the second show this Thursday night at the playhouse.
Comedian John Black Jokes About Milwaukee Population
Principal comedian John J. Black of Miss New York Jr. at the Empire tells a joke after a Milwau kee visit. An Irishman on the street places the city population around 45 000, and Black disputes it. The Irishman adds that the figure rises to 270 000 if the Dutch are counted.
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John J. Black
New York
Christmas Seals Put On Sale In Indianapolis Campaign
The 1910 Red Cross Christmas seals begin sale in Indianapolis with each seal worth a cent for the society’s fund. Over 100 agencies are expected to distribute the stamps in neighborhoods, with the Flower Mission aiding by setting up agencies and running a private sale.
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Indianapolis
Red Cross
Societies’ Fund
Flower Mission
Elopers Welcome New Jeffersonville Magistrates
Nine eloping couples prepared to wed this Thanksgiving under the recently elected marrying magistrates in Jeffersonville Indiana. Two grooms were brothers and the ceremony began as the couple’s new duties were welcomed.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Permanent Relief
Don t suffer with piles claim Pyramid Pile Cure offers rapid relief without surgery. Free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Company then buy 30 cent package at local drugstores for quick complete cure and lasting ease.
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W. B. Maxwell
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