Last Rites For Marshal Field Jr. At Mercy Hospital
Marshall Field Jr. lay near death at Mercy Hospital as doctors reported his condition worsening. A bulletin said strength was failing and pulse rising while the Field family and sisters received the last sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. The young man accidentally shot himself in the abdomen while inspecting a new automatic revolver.
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Sisters At Mercy Hospital
Field
Ecripps-M'Rae Press
Chicago
Marshall Field, Jr
Mercy Hospital
Bevan
Meta
Mercynospitt
Homan
Grief Stricken Mother Dies At Child’s Grave
Mrs Mary Fredericksan collapsed at Graceland cemetery after visiting the grave of her only child. Her husband George Frederickson supported her as she patted flowers on fresh earth, then she fainted and died. The episode occurred today amid the family plot, as a grieving mother and husband mourned their loss.
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Ecripps-M'Rae Press Association
Chicago
Mary Freder-icksan
Graceland Cemetery
George Fredericksod
Four alleged anarchists linked to Alfonso assassination attempt
Reports from Chicago London and Ohio allege anarchists connected to an assassination attempt on King Alfonso while riding with President Loubet. Indictments against W. F. Mc8wain and Woulbur Cole for attempted blackmail. Grand jury to probe Kenyan student Stuart K Pierson’s death. Teachers to hear Dr. G Branley Hall at Shortridge High School on November 28.
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Aris
Alfonso
Loubet
Brias
Chicago
W. F
Mc8wain
Woulbur Cole
Arour & Co
Ioint Vernon. O
Stuart K. Pierson
G. Branley Hall
Clark University
Caleb Milly
Shortridge High School
Halll
Jubblic
Jury for H Christ Seated for December Trial
A special venire of 40 names has been prepared for the jury to try Henry Christ in criminal court on December 4 for the murder of Edward Cory.
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H. Christ
Henry Christ
Edward Cory
WIFE USES CIGARETTES AND A DIVORCE REQUEST
Henry Gardner, a butcher, seeks a limited divorce from Maude under the new law claiming habitual cigarette smoking and liquor use. He alleges desertion after quarrels and asks custody of their child. Daisy Lane seeks divorce from George Lane citing habitual drunkenness and assault at her workplace.
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Henry William Edward Gardner
Maude
Gardner
Daisy Lane
George Lane
Mary Mabel Rogers to Die for Vermont Husband Murder
The U S Supreme Court refused to grant a reprieve for Mary Mabel Rogers the Vermont murderess condemned to hang on December 8. She has been distraught for three days as Gov Bel refused to intervene. The ruling confirms the gallows sentence for the crime of murdering her husband.
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Gov, Bel
Scripfs-M'Rre Press Association
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Mary
Mabel Rogers
Vermont
Mary Rogers Nears End as Hope Fades for Mercy
Mrs. Mary Rogers, shown emotion after three days of near hysteria, faces execution as Gov. Bell refuses further reprieve. Sheriff Beck awaits orders for the hanging of Dean, with Rogers realizing the finality of her fate after years of fear and regret.
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Bell
Rogers
Scripps-M'Rae Phess Association
Windsor
Mary Rogers
Gov. Bell
Sheriff Beck
Wong
Dean
Boy Shot In The Back In North Salem Backyard
Grover Walters of North Salem accidentally shot 15 year old Charles Wilkison in the back with a Flobert life Sunday evening. Walters was visiting the Wilkinson home at 2121 West Michigan Avenue, finished supper, went to the rear yard, set a target on the summer kitchen and began shooting. The bullet penetrated the thin kitchen board and struck Wilkison.
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Grover Walters
North Salem
Ind
Charles Wilkison
Flobert
Walters
Wilkinson
W. Michigan
Gatekeeper Sues Over Injury At Steam Pump Works
George W. Bradbury sues the Dean Brothers Steam Pump Works for six dollars damages claiming rude conduct by factory workers. He alleges Elmer Bostick attacked him inside the plant causing a dislocated hip while he was collecting a cout.
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George W. Bradbury
Dean Brothers’ Steam Pump Works
Elmer Bostick
Senator Burton Found Guilty on Six Counts
Scripps-McRae press association reports United States Senator Burton of Kansas was found guilty on six counts of malfeasance in office early Sunday morning. Jury deliberated two hours. Sentence possible up to two years and $10,000 per count plus permanent disqualification. Burton may seek a new trial. judge Vandeventer granted time to file motions. If upheld, his Senate seat will be vacant. Burton planned an appeal to the Supreme Court. He appeared careworn, replying he felt as well as one could after such a trial.
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Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
Louis
Noy
United States
Burton
Kansas
Sunda
Vandevanter
Supreme Court
National Congress
Senator Burton
United States Supreme Court
Mutiny by Russian Soldiers Sparks Arrests in Vladivostok
Reports from Vladivostok say a serious mutiny by captured Russian soldiers who had been sent back to service after arriving from Japan led to killings among officers in Port of Saint Petersburg era. Seven ring leaders and others were placed under arrest following the outbreak.
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Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
BT. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Japan
Two Pleaded Guilty in Geary Death Case in Boston
Boston November 1 The trial of Percy D McLeod William Hunt and Louis W Crawford for complicity in the death of Miss Susan A Geary began before Judge Stevens Crawford and Hunt pleaded guilty to accessories after the fact in the girl's death and were remanded to jail for sentencing Levid was later placed on trial as jury selection started.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
Boston
Percy D. McLeod
William &. Hunt
Louis W. Crawford
Susan A. Geary
Stevens
Crawford
Hunt
Recount Ordered as Ballot Boxes to be Opened
Judge Amend grants Hearst counsel request for opening ballot boxes in five districts and a recount after long arguments by Alton B Parker Attorney Knox and others. The move follows appeals to reopen the New York election ballots, signaling a contested recount in several districts.
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Cripps
RAE Press Association
New York
Amend
Alton B. Parker
Knox
Hearst
Fire destroys South-end hotel in East St. Louis
Fire at 3 37 this morning partially destroys the South-end hotel at Bixih and Phiggott streets. Guests escape though Patrick Neater of Pittsburgh is burned after choosing not to jump. Mrs Rheintraud leaps to safety with serious injuries. Howard and Frank Neeley sustain burns. Proprieter Frank Wolf helps save others. Property damage cited at 0.28.
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Bcripps
RAE Press Association
ST. Louis
Bixih
Phiggottats
East St. Louis
Smpire
Rheinfroud
Patrick Neater
Pittsburg
Colored Republicans Seek Plum Jobs in New Administration
The article identifies several Black Republicans backing Tom Vinton Hall custodian role and other posts, naming Charles W. Brown, Bud Day, Willis Kersey, Capt. John Buckner, John Smith, William Gibson, and W. E. Henderson among aspirants. It notes Gibson has strong odds due to past work with Robert F. Metzger at Vonnegut Hardware and mentions Pierce and Johnson seeking clerical or engineering positions respectively.
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Tom Vinton Hall
Charles W. Brown
Bud” Day
Indiana Medical College
Willis
Recorder's Office
Engineer's
Will Not Plead Guilty In Downtown Theft Case
Emma Marsh and Margaret Castdy faced criminal court on Monday with expected guilty pleas but motions deferred to Tuesday. They allegedly sought a light sentence in Indiana Women’s Prison while merchants push for maximum. Prosecutor Benedict says he will press if merchants insist. Joe Conley, linked to the shopliftings, was sentenced to one to years in Michigan City Prison by Judge Fremont Alford. he maintained his innocence.
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Emma Marsh
Margaret Castdy
Indiana Women’s
Merchants’ Association
Michigan City
Fremont Alford
Asphalt Wins Street Paving Decision on W Michigan St
The Board of Public Works backed asphalt paving after a vote by a majority of property owners on W Michigan St. Wooden block supporters claimed 24 petitions from 7 property owners and alleged political contributions influenced the process.
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W. Michigan-st
Board of Public Works
Wooden Block Company
John W. Holtzman
Democratic Campaign
Hunters Permits Rush Backs Office At Statehouse
Thanksgiving rush for hunters licenses fills the Fish and Game office under Commissioner E. S. Earle with his wife aiding in applications. A caller tried to obtain licenses at the Earl home on Sunday but was refused. Farmers are advised to keep livestock indoors for Thanksgiving.
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Fish and Game
E. 5. Earle
Statehouse
Earle
Indicted Huffman Faces Possible Political Fallout
A federal grand jury charged W W Huffman of Anderson with soliciting campaign funds from Goshen post office employees. The probe names Republican state chairman James P Goodrich United States district attorney Joseph Keating and state committee officer Harry Starr as figures in a broader political dispute. Huffman was arrested and released on bond ahead of a December 13 arraignment as the indictment process expands.
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W. W. Luitman
Federal Grand Jury
Huffman
James P. Goodrich
Joseph Keating
United States
Harry Starr
State Committee
W. W. Huff- Man
Anderson
Goshen
Hultmann
la Mar
P. J. Croan
Guy A. Lichtenwalder
Guy C. Boulton
A Fine Casket for Dead Thief in Lima
A report from Lima Ohio details the death of Harry Sister, a leader of the alleged robber gang blamed for multiple bank heists across Ohio Michigan Kentucky and Indiana. Nichols, a friend of Slater, speaks of his past and defends his loyalty while noting Slater’s hidden identity and family wealth. Slater’s funeral is held at St Rose church, with mentions of a wealthy Indiana merchant ordering an elaborate casket.
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Lima
Noy
Harry Sister
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Indiana
Blazer
Pinkertons
Agsujov
Herrick
Red
Kid
Nichols
Slater
Bkeets
Notre Dame University
Theas
Ife
Hfe Scretche
Twitt
St. Rose Catholi
Muncie
Efts
Pinkerton
Tracked by His Wife in Police Court Case
William Watts and Mary Evans faced a police court hearing after Mrs Watts testified to years of marital strain and Watts admitted a four week affair with Evans. Watts and Evans were fined ten dollars each by Judge Whallon as Mrs Watts detailed her husband’s pattern of leaving four nights weekly and staying out all Saturday nights.
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William Watts
Mary Evans
West and
Washingtonsts
Watts
Mary Evang
Evans
Lok
Saloonkeepers and law enforcement clash over Nicholson Act enforcement
Chief Kruger continues strict Nicholson law enforcement with saloons failing to observe despite earlier election. Jim Keach and Charles Polster oppose the crackdown though Kruger asserts continued leadership. Multiple arrests follow including Mat Drach at 101 E South St and William Rogers at 1503 Columbia Ave for illegal liquor sales. Additional cases involve George O Connor's Chesapeake St lounge, Henry Ford and Leppert's restaurant, and Henry Gimber selling beer.
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Kruger
Jim Keach
Charles Polster
Holtsman
Poister
Polster
Slate
Davia
Mat Drach
E. South St
William Rogers
Columbia-age
George O'Connor
Chesapeake St
al Grimes
Walter Cox
Henry Cress
Agnessi
Lorenzen Leppert
Dmgoli
Henry Ford
Ford
Leppert'a
Henry Gimber
Meridian St
Lepperta
Not Ready to Retire Two Supreme Court Justices Seek Reelection
The next election will decide two judges to the Indiana Supreme bench to succeed Monks and Jordan. Both candidates will have completed 12 years at term end and Owen N Heaton of Fort Wayne is tipped as the candidate to replace Judge Monks. Only three 12 year tenures have occurred on the current bench since the new constitution, Niblack Houck and Elliott, with earlier 12 year terms under the old constitution held by Blackford Holeman Scott and Davidson.
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Supreme Bench
Monks
Jordan
Owen N. Heaton
Fort Wayne
William 5. Niblack
George D. Houck
Byron P
McCurdy Family Resigns From Mutual Life
An official note states Richard A. McCurdy resigns as president of Mutual Life Insurance, with his son and son-in-law also quitting. Possible successor James R. Forgan declined. Exposures cited as trigger. Perkins testifies on large policy holdings and rebates.
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Mutual Life
EW York
Richard A. McCurdy
Mutual Life Insurance Company
James R. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Forgan
McCurdy
Robert McCurdy
Lewis A. Thevaud
Gener
Mutual
the Mutual
McCurty
Sunday School Boom at Malott Park M E
A Malott Park M E Sunday School contest aimed to boost membership and interest. In August the class split into purple and yellow sections, the section with higher attendance earned a Thanksgiving dinner. The purple group won by a small margin. a church dinner is planned Tuesday evening. Both sections increased aggregate attendance by about 1300 over the period.
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Malott Park M. E
Hardware Store Burglary at 11278 1 Meridian St
A break in Saturday night at PF A Bensel's Hardware Store, 11278 1 Meridian St, yielded theft of two Stevens rifles, two revolvers, seven rounds of assorted cartridges, and about a dozen high quality pocket knives. Entry gained by smashing a side window. Discovery recorded Sunday noon.
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PF. A. Bensel
Meridian St
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