Postmaster Becker's downfall sparks clemency debate
In Cedar Grove Franklin county postmaster Edward W Becker faces federal charges after drinking and misusing funds led to arrest. Judge Jorge Anderson weighs leniency amid Becker's tearful testimony and claims of being wronged, while other federal cases proceed including fines for stamps fraud and a deadly elevator accident witness account at the Indiana Pythian building.
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Edward W. Becker
Cedar Grove
Franklin County
Becker
Jorge Anderson
Anderson
Real estate rent collection by constables runs Indianapolis justice courts
In Indianapolis, a small group of constables dominate the rent collection and possession lawsuits in Justice of the Peace courts. The system ties officers to rental agencies, with large fees and commissions flowing to both the constables and landlords. One example notes Constable Marer increasing possession filings to over 457 in three months, yielding substantial fees and excess charges against tenants. Also noted is a Paris court case involving Prince de Sagan and Madame Gould.
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Indianapolis
Justices of the Peace
Lnn
Justice of the Peace
Philip Marer
Stout
Hhs Court
Constable Marer
Princess DE Sagan
Paris
Prince Helle de Sagan
America
Madame Anna Gould
Maitre Bonnet
Count Boni de Castellane
Madame Gould
de Sagans
Burglars Take Two Overcoats From Robinson Home
Burglars entered the home of S. B. Robinson at 24299 WN Alabama Street through a side window on Tuesday night and made off with two overcoats and $5 in cash.
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S. B. Robinson
Alabama _ street
Twin brothers to marry twin sisters in double wedding
Cleo R. Logan aged 2 is to wed Gladys L. McGovney aged 17 and Cleveland R. Logan aged 2 will marry Erma B. McGovney aged 17 at 212 North Addison Street, the home of the brides' mother Mrs Smith Grimes McGovney. The Logans are sons of Mr and Mrs Jonathan Logan of 241 Hiawatha Street.
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N. Addison Street
Smith Grimes McGovney
Cleo R. Logan
Gladys L. McGovney
Cleveland R. Logan
Erma B. McGovney
Jonathan Logan
Hiawatha Street
Unveiling of General Sheridan Statue in Sheridan Square
In Washington a bronze statue of General Phin H. Sheridan in Sheridan Square was unveiled this afternoon. His widow pulled the cord to reveal the monument as troops and G A R veterans passed in review. President Roosevelt and General Horace Porter spoke, praising Sheridan and vowing his name will stand high among American worthies.
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Washington
Phin H. Sheridan
Sheridan Square
Roosevelt
Horace Porter
Gen. Sheridan
Wife Sues for Four Thousand Dollars and Child Custody
Mattie E. Vaught sues Jewel H. Vaught alleging cruelty and demand for a divorce, seeks custody of a child, forty dollars monthly alimony, and a restraining order to stop conversion of property by her husband.
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Mattie E. Vaught
Jewel H. Vaught
Death takes away a lovable woman in Indiana note
An Indianapolis telegram reports the death at Clark's Mills Pennsylvania of Mrs Nan Myrtle Conner wife of Prof Samuel I Conner. She died at her parents home where she had visited last summer after an illness of about three months. The Conners had lived at 908 East Twenty fifth street Indianapolis for about five years. Her funeral is expected to be held at Clark's Mills with many friends saddened.
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Indianapolis
Clark’s Mills
Nan Myrtle Conner
Samuel I. Conner
Conner
Clark's Mill S
Boys Flee School Police After Tiring Tuesday
Raymond Meek age 12 and his brother David Jr age 10 left school on Tuesday ending their day early and prompting a police response. The incident involved two local youths seeking to avoid classes as authorities investigated their whereabouts.
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Raymond Meek
David Jr
Relief only bues through hard storm
The hospital ship Relief, after being driven from Guam by a raging gale that escalated to typhoon strength, sustained engine damage and a fire in the hold. Engineers completed repairs under extreme pressure and the ship, proceeding under her own steam, was reported off southern Luzon en route to Manila, expected to reach the harbor tonight or tomorrow.
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Manila
Relief
Luzon
Rabbit killer spared after appeal in Perry township
Peter Rausch of Perry township was found guilty in criminal court on his appeal for killing a rabbit during the closed season between Oct 1 and Nov 10. He claimed a right to kill in his township but forgot the closed season rule. Sentence suspended with fees totaling $45. Kavech, with friends, was arrested while shooting at a mark. two rabbits found in Rausch possession.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Stephen Baldwin
John G. Jenkins, Jr
Kelly
Supreme Court of Brooklyn
Wth
Jenkins Trust Company
William A. Conklin
Bal
Baldwin
Conkit
Clark
Jenkins
United States Supreme Court
Fish & Ward
Grant
Peter Rausch
Perry Township
Court of Justice of the Peace
Cornelius City
Rausch
Kavech
Hausch
Deputies Fire On 1000 Men In New Jersey Plant Raid
In Heisdale New Jersey National Fire Proofing plant workers, numbering about 1000, attacked by rioters. Fifty deputies faced the assault as shots rang out, wounding five strikers. Sheriff Quackenbush notified Governor Fort, who sent four militia companies to Middlesex County. The fighting halted after two more rioters were hit and attackers withdrew.
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New York
National Fire Proofing Company
Heisdale
N. J
Quackenbush
Middlesex County
Gov. Fort
Trenton
Woman seeks restraining order and divorce from husband
Alura Johnson accuses William Johnson of repeated threats of violence and harassment at her home. She says he molests and annoys her, destroys her happiness, impairs her health, and she seeks a divorce after their February 1908 marriage and November separation.
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Alura Johnson
William Johnson
Sardinia Liner Fire Near Malta Claims 200 Lives
A Malta message reports the Liverpool liner Sardinia, with 200 passengers and 44 crew, burned after leaving port for Alexandria. By 5 PM 28 bodies washed ashore, and it is believed nearly all aboard perished. The vessel was Eller man ling operated and burned earlier today in the Mediterranean.
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London
Malta
Mediterranean Sea
Sardinia
Ellerman Ling
Alexandria
Egypt
Limited Train Wreck Damages Three Coaches at Menominee
The Burlington Limited crashed into a freight train in Menominee Wisconsin this morning. Three passenger coaches derailed. Fireman J E Carter was killed after leaping from the locomotive. Engineer James S Everson remained at his post and suffered no injuries. Passengers were jolted but none seriously hurt.
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Menominee, Wis
Burlington Limited
J. E. Carter
James S. Everson
New York Bay Boats Lost in Dense Fog Delays Traffic
Dense fog grips New York bay halting ferryboats and ocean liners while canal barges loaded with wheat drift and vanish near Weehawken. Thousands of passengers remain ashore as frantic search efforts seek the missing barges and the Norwegian steamer Alder at Erie basin.
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New York
New York Bay
Erie Basin
Hawken
Weehawken
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