Verdict Found Sullivan Guilty in Fed Court
Percy B Sullivan was found guilty in federal court on Saturday morning after a trial in Evansville. He claimed the verdict an outrage and noted witnesses with unfamiliar names as a reason. Judge Baker will set sentencing for early next week as Sullivan faces possible insurance fraud charges in Kentucky.
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Percy B. Sullivan
Sullivan
Hivansville
Baker
Evansville
Kentucky
Itis
Evaneville
Jane Wood
Brands House
Iti
House of the Good Shepherd
Louisville
Woman Traces Lineage to William the Conqueror in Death
Mrs. Sarah P. Alderson dies at her son in law’s home in Indianapolis aged 76. A Plymouth Mass native with Pilgrim ancestry she connected to William the Conqueror through the Warren and Brewster lines. She leaves three sons and four daughters including Mrs. Emma J. Lander and Prof. Vic tor Alderson. Funeral Sunday at 12:20 with burial at Crown Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah P. Alderson
Wm. F. Tander
Broadway
Indianapolis
Plymouth
Mass
Thos. Price
Plymouth Colony
John Freeman
Jonathan Sparrow
Great Swamp
Wm. Brewster
Richard Warren
England
Earl of Warren
Normandy
William the Conqueror
Hastings
William
Gundred
Alderson
Hmma J. Lander
Mary McNeill
Arkansas State University
Victor C. Alderson
Armour Institute of Technology
Chicago
J. W. Wilson
Marflower Church
Crown Hill
Bis Place Usurped In Domestic Affair Arrests
Charles Wall a white man was arrested at the home of Esther Dunbar colored on Saturday morning after being found occupying the husband’s place in his home. The couple faced police court on unlawful relationship charges. Wall fined $25 and 120 days in the workhouse. Dunbar fined $10 and ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis Place
Charles Wall
Esther Dunbar
Wall
Death of J H Kroeger at 163 H E Washington St
J Hy Iroeger aged 43 died Saturday morning at his apartments 163 HE Washington St. He was a printer at the Sentinel job office. The coroner will hold an inquest to determine the cause of death believed to be blood poisoning. He was last seen in apparent health Friday night though long afflicted with the disease. He was a member of the Typographical Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Kroeger
J. Hy. Iroeger
Washington St
Sentinel
The
Typographical Union
Leaky Cisterns Fixed and Repaired Ad
A local ad lists prices for cleaning and cementing cisterns at 133 Ind ave with contact and a note about feed for horses. The quirky line mentions Dustless Oat and a phone contact TTL for Janes.
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Ind
Ave
Many a sad misfortune Andrew Goul dies on Southside
Andrew Goul 76 longtime Indianapolis resident born in Rockingham County West Virginia died Friday night at his daughter Miss Sarah J Goul 68 Huron Street He lived in Pendleton Ohio and Pendleton Indiana before moving to Indianapolis a charter Odd Fellows member He leaves a widow and three daughters Mrs J R Forbes Mrs I M Thompson and Miss Sarah Goul The funeral is set for Monday at 1 PM with Odd Fellows of Danville attending Irvin Adams in charge
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Indianapolis
Andrew Goul
Southside
Sarah J. Goul
Huronst
Rockingham County
W. Va
Pendleton
Ind
The
Odd
Mr. Goul
J. R. Forbes
Lexington Ave
I. M. Thompson
West Indianapolis
Sarah Goul
Odd-Fellows
Danville
Irvin & Adams
Judge McCray Delays Contempt Hearing Over Murder Case
Public attention rests on a postponed contempt investigation linked to the James Thomas murder case. Prosecutor Wiltsie cites more pressing murder trial work as the court defers charges, with Judge McCray proposing a new, neutral judge to preside and allow Sheriff Womack and himself to be set right before the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCray
James Thomas
Wiltsie
Competition urged to lower Indianapolis fire insurance rates
The fire insurance committee of the Commercial club met Friday to pursue rate reductions by fostering competition. It proposed inviting non commission affiliated insurers to Indianapolis to challenge the Cincinnati headquartered commission and its inspection bureau. A committee will be formed to contact other companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Insurance Commission
Cincinnati
Local
Fire Inspection Bureau
Commercial Club Committee
Commission
Odd apple branch from Shortridge farm shocks Indianapolis
Mrs. Dr. Compton showcases a rare branch from a Shortridge farm apple tree with four twigs bearing a total of 17 small apples. George Russell brought the unusual fruit into the city as the second crop of the tree this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Compton
Shortridge Farm
Indianapolis
George Russell
Judge Orders Hearing On Rail Line Branch Sale
Judge Woods of the United States circuit court orders interested parties to show cause on December 15 why the receiver for the L. E H. & St. L. consolidated railway should not be instructed to sell the Huntingburg Tell City and Cannelton branch. The petition claims the line has operated at a loss of $60,000 over the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
United States Circuit Court
L. EH
St. L. Consolidated Railway
Huntingburg, Tell City
Cannelton
Hoosier Kennel Club Extends Charity Bid for Feb Bench Show
The Hoosier Kennel Club on Thursday night decided the profits from the bench show planned for February 1 to 7 will be donated to charity. This action follows a Friday vote endorsing the charitable allocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Kennel Club
City Cabinet Charts Bills To Tighten City Control
The mayor's cabinet met to plan legislation giving the city leverage over the Citizens' street railroad, including paving between tracks, car licenses, and a stipulated payment to city coffers. City attorney Curtis was tasked to draft bills and explore using Greenlawn cemetery as public park land, possibly via condemnation, and to await charter amendment submissions from department heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Greenlawn
Board of Works
Cold and Dangerous Tides of Early Winter Forecast
Indianapolis area forecast for 386 hours ending Nov 29 shows continuing cold and fair conditions with a sharp drop in temperatures. Friday night observed 28 degrees rising to 16 above zero by Saturday morning as wind and cold persist, with subzero readings north of Utah and Kansas and freezing zones across many states. Citizens bundle up as Ulsters and ear muffs gain traction and pipes and gas equipment face stress from frigid air. The weatherman notes expected gradual but steady cold to reach real winter conditions, prompting cautious optimism for future winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Utah
Kansas
Arkansas
Texas
Tennessee
Funeral for Rev George R Sturgeon in city home
The funeral for Rev George R Sturgeon who died Friday in his room at Massachusetts avenue and Noble Street will be held Sunday afternoon at the home of his son R J Sturgeon 812 East Ninth Street He was editor of Gospel Truth for 18 years and was 66 years old born in Kentucky He served in the war and later pursued mission work leading to his ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon
George R. Sturgeon
Massachusetts Ave
Wnoble St
R. J. Sturgeon
Ninth St
Methodist Church
Gospel Truth
Kentucky
Arrests Recaptured. Bicycle Theft Suspect Sought
Supt Colnert reports Ora Wilson is in custody in Terre Haute charged with stealing a bicycle in Indianapolis on October 18. A detective will pursue him. A man matching the Ramsey home robbery description was captured Friday night near Greencastle and another officer will be sent after him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colnert
Ora Wilson
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Ramsey
Michigan-st
Greencastle
Dr. Hiram C. Castor Advertisement
An old classified ad lists Dr. Hiram C. Castor with contact details and hours. It mentions hardwood mantels and grates from Jno. M. Gilly and provides a Mass Ave address and telephone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram C. Castor
Mass.ave
To&p
StaiCa
Jno
M. Gilly
New York Republicans plan large debut at Washington inauguration
New York Republicans arrange to travel to Washington for March 4 inauguration events. Mel Kinley’s election prompts early room bookings and active participation in advisory talks on New York appointments. John C. Sheehan remains in control of Tammany Hall as Croker weighs leadership plans.
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New York
Sheehan
Tammany
Paj
Washington
MocKinley
Mel<inley
Morton
Black
State Committee of the
National Democracy
New York City
Bryan
Hoffman House
John C. Sheehan
Tammany Hall
Richard Croker
Mr. Sheehan
Nighttime Tremors Prompt Man to Sleep Elsewhere
James Newport in a phenoe nal house on N Capitol Ave hears shaking and rattling windows Thursday night. He dresses and goes to Pratt Street to sleep rest of the night. Drilling machinery is in place and operations began Saturday afternoon with a drill yard installation just south of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Newport
N. Capitol Ave
Newport
Pratt St
Second Y M C A Attraction Features Johnson and Smiley
The Johnson Smily duo headlines Haglish's Opera House next Monday night as the Y M C A course’s second entertainment. Miss E Pauline Johnson, Mohawk poetess Tekahionwake, and Mr Owen Smiley of London supply a mix of literary and musical humor with original sketches and mimicries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Smily
Haglish
Opera House
E. Pauline Johnson
Owen Smily
Miss Johnson
Six Nations
William Dean Howells
Qwen A. Smiley
London
Eng
Johnson
G A R Leaders Plan Buffalo National Encampment
Department commander Caylor and adjutant Smock of the state G A R will travel to Buffalo Sunday evening to arrange for headquarters for next year’s national encampment. The gathering is expected to be large as headquarters are being chosen 60 days in advance. Capt W H Armstrong national pres efforts include Mrs Agnes Hitt and Mrs H M Caylor accompanying on the same train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caylor
Buffalo
W. H. Armstrong
Agnes Hitt
W.R. C
H. M. Caylor
Noblesville
Armstrong
Clarkson
Rush County stock dealer dies after train accident
William M. Brooks of Rush County, 55, a leading stock grower and county commissioner elect, died at City Hospital after being struck by a switch engine on the C H D road near Griffin station. He lay unconscious, received severe internal injuries, and passed away early Saturday. He leaves a widow and eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Brooks
Rush County
City Hospital
Mr. Brooks
Griffin Station
Marsee
Flo
Tlarry
J. A. Titsworth
Grooks
Indiana
Ite
Orphan Girl Fight Under Way Over Foster Parents Claim
A habeas corpus case in Franklin Johnson County pits Louisa Waite and husband against George W. Bridges and wife over custody of a girl raised by the Bridges. The child, born to Waite as an illegitimate, was adopted by the Bridges when in the orphans home. Waite seeks possession. Bridges defend as the child’s family. The trial continues after Waite fainted in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Freud
Franklin
Johnson County
Orphans’ Home
George W. Bridges
Greenwood
Indianapolis
Bridges
Birthday observance marks 25 years at College-ave Baptist
The College Ave Baptist Church observes its twenty fifth anniversary on Sunday with morning services led by Rev A Hare detailing the church history. An evening rally and consecration follow including a 3 pm platform meeting addressed by Rev D J Eliison and Rev G A Carstensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College-ave. Baptist Church
A. Hare
D. J. Eliison
G. A. Carstensen
Year in penitentiary for prominent burglar
Fred Maisell, long respected citizen, admitted to multiple burglaries. Judge McCray sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary on a Friday ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisit
Fred Maisell
McCray
Noblesville Milling Co Ad Promotes Diadem Flour
Light biscuits and flaky bread rise with Diadem Flour. Every sack guaranteed by Noblesville Milling Co. Stoves connected any part of the city or Frank Butts at 133 Indiana Avenue. Phone 1791.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville Milling Co
Frank Butts
Dawes Likely Named McKinley's Private Secretary
Canton reports Ex-Gov. Foraker arrival and meeting with Maj. McKinley. Senator-elect Wellington predicts an extra session to address tariff. Dawes named as McKinley private secretary per family source. Major Dawes connected with Ohio Republicans. Dawes previously headed a GOP bureau in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Cumberland
Senate of the United States
Congress
Maryland
Maj. McKinley
James A. Gary
Baltimore
Ohio National Guards
Col
Guy Commanding
Maj
McKinley
Canton
Washington
Columbus
U. P
Charles Gates Dawes
Evanston
Dawes
National Republican Committee
Chicago
Leighton
Neb
Maj. Dawes
Ohio
Joseph P. Smith
Urbana
Singleton Captured or Not in Murder Case
Authorities announced they think Nargesy Singleton is in custody in Harrodsburg Kentucky after letters from its police chief and a later check by Detective Thornton. Singleton along with Joe Porter and George White are accused of killing Calvin Vorhis on October 12 Indiana Avenue. White and Porter are in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert
Nargesy Singleton
Calvin Vorhis
Supt
Culbert
Singleton
Harrodsburg
Cincinnati
Thornton
Indianapolis
Joe Porter
George White
Cal Vorhis
Indiana Ave
White
Porter
Right side driving rule enacted by city board
City clerk reports the ordinance requiring vehicles to stay on the right side is in force and to be enforced by Supt Colbert. Penalty for violation is a fine not more than 450. The board also notes a request to reinstate Royal Seibert after a shake-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuckmeyer
Board of Safety
Supt. Colbert
Thomas Hanna
Royal Seibert
Seibert
Marys Temper Divorce Granted by Judge Carter
Aiva Coleman was granted a divorce from his wife Mary on Saturday, citing cruel treatment. He alleged she tried to throw pepper in his eyes and threatened him with a revolver. He claimed she once fired at him and said she would die by her own action rather than stay. She was represented by a torney but the case was not contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Aiva Coleman
Carter
Helnz
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Andrew Goul Fellows
Street Hailaway Corporation
Hicenses Fox
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Sion
Trey
Major McKinley
White House
Mr. Newport
M. Lilly
Wan. M. Brooks
Ber
Bell
Weinley
Foraker
Harerodsburg
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