Gambling to end December at French Lick and West Baden
Special correspondent reports Indiana Governor Hanly will close the gambling casinos at French Lick and West Baden on December 10. The piece details casinos connected to the hotels, high spending by guests, and the lure of gaming amid spa attractions.
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French Lick Springs
Ind
Orange County
Hanly
Indiana
French Lick
West Baden
Aynone
Brench Lick
Will of William Haerle Filed in Probate Court
The will of the late Washington street merchant William Haerle was filed in probate court on Wednesday morning. The executors named are Mrs. Julia Haerle his wife George C. Haerle his son and George W Leighton son in law The estate valued around 150000 is left to the widow and three children with the wife receiving one third and life occupancy of the residence at 1 N Meridian Ave. The son and two daughters share the remaining estate with a provision allowing George Haerle to buy the Washington street store if he wishes. Lucius B Swift and Frank H Kenyon witnessed the will.
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William Haerte
Washington St
Julia Haerte
George C. Haerte
George W. Leighton
Meridian-at
George W. Haerle
Minnie Leighton
Alma Sherman
Roland H. Sherman
George €. Haerle
Lucius B. Swift
Frank H. Kenyon
Feast for Prisoners at Marion Jail Thanksgiving Dinner
Sheriff Edward Sourbier arranges a 2 o clock Thanksgiving dinner at Marion county jail for prisoners. Menu includes pork roast turkey dressing cranberries mashed potatoes baked beans fruit bread and coffee. Entertainment features the jail orchestra with prisoners and a jail quartet performing before a guest address.
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Marion County
Edward Sourbier
Spafford’s Chicago trip ends with odd grip contents
County Commissioner Thomas Spafford will likely swear a joke when he reaches Chicago after arriving with a grip lacking a night gown and other apparel that he packed Wednesday morning. County Recorder Lew Shank found the substituted iron bar and old book in the grip at the courthouse. Spafford plans to attend the Chicago Michigan football game, and the improvised items may be used as a prank.
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Thomas Spafford
Chicago
Lew Shank
Spafford
Sherrick settles Wolcott notes for eleven thousand dollars
The Wolcott notes totaling 11000 were settled with Attorney General Charles W. Miller and money turned over to Receiver John Reed. Remaining securities amount to 51.00 and will be taken up soon. Miller and Reed, aided by Sherrick's friends, have pursued the settlement with persistence, marking an end in sight and relief for all involved.
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John Reed
Sherrick
David E. Sherrick
State
Hoosier Oil Company
Wolcott
Charles W. Miller
Miller
Mr. Sherrick
Reed
Squires Resigns Cuba Post. Mong Succeeds Him
Robert Squires resigns as United States minister to Cuba. Edward V. Mong, currently minister to Korea, is named to replace him. Both men hail from New York.
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Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
Washington
Robert @. Squires
United States
Cuba
Edward V. Mong
Korea
New York
Gambling profits and losses cited for two casinos
The text outlines large yearly losses and quoted expenses for two casinos including salaries for managers dealers and staff, rent, wire service, policing, and incidental costs totaling substantial sums, noting gambling from the professional side is profitable yet wasteful in uneven figures.
Fight on street car leads to multiple assaults
Daniel Donahue conductor and Robert Ward were arrested after a street car fracas on College Avenue. Donahue pleaded guilty to assault and battery, fined $1 plus costs, while Ward’s hearing was set for later that day. The dispute arose from a letter about a hotel massage arrangement. Ward claimed his wife sought beauty treatments. Case continues December 13 with Monninger liquor-law matter also delayed to December 18.
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Daniel Donahue
W. Washingtonsr
Robert Ward
College-ave
Donahue
Ward
Justice Stout
Gas poisoning in hotel room leaves two boys unconscious
Samuel Gray and Willard Gray, ages 2 and 13, were found in a room at Princeton hotel on Illinois Street at 12:4 Wednesday overcome by gas. Willard was unconscious, Samuel unconscious but later revived. They were taken to City hospital and are expected to recover. Authorities believe the youths were unaware of gas use.
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Samuel Gray
Willard Gray
Braden
Ind
Princeton
Illinoisst
Willard
Samuel
Chisel In His Heart Ends Life At Colfax
George Buckett of Colfax killed himself by driving a chisel into his heart with a carpenter’s mallet. He was about 40 years old and left a wife and two children. Police say no immediate motive is known. The incident occurred in Colfax today.
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Scripps-A'Rae Press Association
Bloomington
George Buckett
Colfax
Calfax
Senator Arm on policy holders during Thanksgiving adjournment
Senator Arm strong chair of the legislative investigating committee told police holders not to lapse their policies amid the inquiry. He said policy holders are better off and will improve as legislation helps safeguard rights, urging patience and courage to prevent loss and let the committee serve the greatest number.
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Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
New York
Senator Armstre
Legislative Investigating Committee
Lapae
Railroad Casualties for Year Ended June 3 196
Statistics from the Bureau of Statistics show for the year ending June 3 196: eight passengers killed, 112 employees killed, 24 others killed. 6 passengers injured, 1728 employees injured, 236 others injured. Total billed 3 and total injured 2027. Total damages paid by railroads 17458.81. Amounts paid to passengers 0, to employees 10396.1, and to all others 35747.50.
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Josph H. Stubbs
Bureau of Statistics
Fight Over Rate Legislation Seen From White House to Senate
Washington on the eve of Congress opening, President Roosevelt backed by public opinion faces a railway fight. Senate reports diverge. one echoes the president and allies Cullom Dolliver Clapp Newlands Tillman Carmack, the other favors Foraker’s circuit court review. Core clash is a federal commission to regulate rates, opposed by railways and administration alike.
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Senate
Roosevelt
the Sun
Washington
White House
Congress
Senate Committee
Cullom
Dolliver
Clapp
Newlands
Tillman
Carmack
Foraker
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Elkins
Aldrich
Kean
Foster
Millard
United States Senate
Neram W. Aldrich
Sen Ring
Burton Sentenced for Use of Official Influence
United States Senator Joseph Ralph Burton of Keensac was convicted of using his official position to aid Rialto Grain and Securities before the Washington Post Office. He received six months in Iron County Jail and a $2,500 fine, with an added ban from holding any government trust or honor. The case is on appeal to the Supreme Court, and a $300 bond was posted.
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Acripps-M'Rae Press Association
ST. Louis
United States
Joseph Ralph Burton
Keensac
Rialto Grain and Securitiies Company
Post Office Department
Washington
Iron County
Wills Vandevanter
United States Supreme Court
Burton
Dougherty in Prison Transfer Reported
Dougherty former school superintendent and banker was moved to Joliet penitentiary in an early morning transfer by Shertet Putter, amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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Dougherty
Scripps-Mn'tae Press
Peoria
Newton
Joliet
Shertet Putter
Nda
Anorning
Cold Wave Expected to Hit Indianapolis Thursday
The weather bureau warned a cold wave would reach Indianapolis on Thursday with temperatures dropping to 2 degrees or lower. The forecast called for fair and colder conditions Wednesday night and Thursday, the storm centered over Ontario. Havre Montana registered 4 below as the cold front moved eastward toward the Midwest, while another Great Lakes storm was not linked to this Arctic air mass.
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Indianapolis
Weather Bureau
Ontario
United States
Havre, Mont
Great Lakes
Last Hope For Mrs Rogers In Vermont Case
Vermont officials discuss delaying execution of Mrs Mary Rogers as new evidence may create reasonable doubt A lawyer explains a possible commutation by seeking a reprieve or trial before the legislature A conference among lawyers will decide whether to pursue a legislative hearing and trial to consider new evidence and Supreme Court disagreement
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Rutland
Batchelder
Fits
Peck
Lavell
Windsor State Prison
Mary Rogers
Mire
E. R. Flinn
Supreme Court
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Flinn
Vermont
Dee
Filan
Parsoning Board
Meriweather Tells Of Feud In Court Martial
Meriweather, a Midshipman on trial for the killing of Midshipman Branch, testified in his own defense at the Annapolis court martial. He recalled a lengthy feud dating to 19M, claiming Branch caused friction and threatened to bilge him. He recounted a February fight with Humphrey and an March incident of Branch entering town without authority.
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Acripps-M'Rae Press Association
Annapolis
Meriweather
Midshipman
Branch
Toda
Meriweathhurehill
Humphrey
Meriwether
Attushipman Smith
Smith
Society Woman in Jail Charged with Embezzlement
Mrs Harriet Canine of Broad Ripple was jailed on embezzlement and larceny charges involving 2900 dollars. The action was filed by Mrs Rebecca Peters from Irvington, with bond set then reduced and a new bond to be arranged as the case moves to Dec. 6. The proceedings reveal family tension and legal confusion amid two assisting lawyers.
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Harriet B. Canine
Broad Ripple
Hebecca Peters
S. Emerson Ave
Irvington
Canine
N. Ill
Hauser and
Larsh
Fred T. Ross
Central-ave
J. W. Brissey
Muncie
Ross
Rosa
Screens Cause Arrest at Washington Street Saloons
Jacob Brown and David Davia, saloonkeepers, faced police court on charges of obstructing street view with screens. Brown discharged after complying. Davis fined ten dollars plus costs after delaying removal, claiming fixtures were owned by the brewery and needing company guidance.
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Jacob Brown
David Davia
Washington Sr
Kruger
Davis
Ole
Washington-st
Brown
Wharton
Brewing Company
Pace Kruger
Raid Nets Large Jewelry Cache In Chicago
Detectives raided a Jackson Place house and recovered thousands of dollars in jewels and precious items including diamonds rubies and gold ornaments. The haul is valued at about 10000. Three men and two women were arrested including a man identified as Frank J Brown. Police chief Collins labels the suspects a major gang operating nationally and suspects valuables were shipped into Chicago from other cities.
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Bcripps-Mtrae Press Association
Chicago
Jackson Place
Frank J. Brown
Collins
Arisonera
Cold snap hits St. Louis with record wind and cold
A harsh cold wave swept St. Louis with a strong northwest wind, dropping temperatures from a high on Tuesday afternoon to 13 degrees by Wednesday morning. The 44.8 degree fall within about 16 hours alarms residents as forecasts predict continued frigid conditions into Thursday morning.
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Louis
Colt
Andy
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