Dauntless Smuggles Arms for Cuba Eluding Officials
The steamer Dauntless again evades U S officials and heads toward Cuba with a cargo of arms and munitions. It left Savannah on Nov 19 towing the Jennie Thomas, which carried no cargo. Authorities fear a landing on Cuba and await further explanations from Washington.
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Jennie Thomas
St. John River
Vesuvius
Dauntless
Savannah
John O’brien
Cuba
O'Brien
Vesuving
Windsor Hotel
O’brien
Washington
Jacksonville
Ila
Spain
State Department
Small Chances in Double Case Prosecution
Prosecutor Wiltsie said the Harvey and Phillips cases could not be reached until after the Bridgewater murder cases are disposed of unless Harvey demands immediate trial. He noted credibility issues with key witnesses Burton and Collins and questioned proving conspiracy or accessory charges tied to the January robbery attempt that preceded Fireman Redmond’s death.
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Wiltsie
Harvey
Phillips
Job Eldridge
Massachusetts Ave
Frank Redmond
Bridgewater
Burton
Collins
Park Theater
Greenwood
Freedom and a Bride Triumph in Judge's Ruling
Charles Rugenstein won his freedom and his bride after Judge McCray acquitted him of stealing a watch. Police found a pawn ticket but Rugenstein showed it covered an old Silver watch owned by another pawn broker. His fiancée testified he was in her parlor at the alleged pawn time, sealing the couple’s happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rugenstein
McCray
Shaw
Rugenstein
Herod
Rugénstein
Judge Baker Lectures Court Officials at Federal Session
Judge Baker ruffled as he warned post office inspectors and other witnesses to attend court promptly or face use of the court power. Separately, Harry Foster and John P. Wilson were found guilty of passing counterfeit money, with Foster jailed a year and Wilson three years in Columbus penitentiary. Dr. William Spencer of Monticello was indicted over a postal card matter, with argument planned on legality of the card. Martin Meisner of South Bend pleaded guilty to counterfeit and received six months in Marion county workhouse.
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Baker
Post Office
Leatherman
James C. Reilley
Harry Foster
John P. Wilson
Columbus, O
Tiosa
Fulton County
Wilson
Martin Meisner
South Bend
Marion County
Grand Jury to Hear Assault Case of Farmer Leatherman
Herman Passehl, a young suspect, was bound over to the grand jury after a police court hearing for unprovoked assault on Marion Leatherman, a Millersville area farmer. Judge Cox warned a heavy penalty if tried on assault and battery, bond set at 500 then raised to 1000 with Passehl released on his father’s $1000 bond.
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Herman Passehl
Marion Leatherman
Millersville
Cox
Leatherman
Passehl
William Heidergott
Weatherman
Jones
J. W. Bowers
Heidergott
John Addington
Benjamin Andis
Eli
Rescue of British Schooner Elite Crew in Terrific Storm
The British schooner Elite, en route Cadiz to St. Jonas, was battered by a gale and leaked. Exeter City rescued five crewmen on Nov 24 after the Rossmore failed to provide sustained aid. One crew member died at sea on Nov 21, later buried amid high seas.
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New York
Elite
Watkins
Exeter City
Samuel Bache
Hargrave
Cadiz
St. Jonas
N. F
Rossmore
Liverpool
Baltimore
Juan Herraseras
Union chapter opposes railroad ticket broker bills
Typographical Union No. 6 of New York City passes strong resolutions opposing bills in the house and senate aimed at ticket brokers. The resolutions contend such measures would destroy competition and raise railroad fares, with the union warning against adverse effects on travel and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union No. 6
New York City
House
Senate
A NIGH PICKLE Over liquor license in Ward 2 sparks union lodges clash
Jos Winkler seeks a Bellefontaine and Massachusetts liquor license for a building housing Pythagoras lodge IX of P O U Buckle post G A R and a Red Men lodge. The G A R and Red Men threaten relocation if granted prompting Pythagoras to mobilize. Sunday at 8 a m a ward 2 meeting with citizens will organize petitions to reach 1400 names opposing the license.
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Jos. Winkler
Bellefontaine St
Massachusetts Ave
Pythagoras Lodge
IX. of P
Ward 2
Northeast park project revived after mass meeting call
A large Brightwood faction plans to back the Northeast park scheme at a Wednesday evening gathering in Van Sickle's hall at Clifford and Brookside. Wysong & Co. and its members face four suits filed by Morris Newberger Curtis. The Kisme gum Co Louisville seeks 744.28, Laws & Co 1200, Fan Confection 551.46, and American Sugar Refining 1763, alleging dissolution of their partnership without plaintiffs' knowledge, with each defendant liable as if the firm still operated.
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Northeast Park
van Sickle’s Hall
Clifford and
Brookside Aves
Brightwood
Wysong & Co
George R. Wysong
Daniel W. Lovett
Morris, Newberger ,& Curtis
Kisme Gum Company
Louisville
John H. Laws & Co
Fan
American Sugar Refining Company
Frm
Indianapolis Symphony Opens at Grand Opera House to Strong Reception
The first Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concert at the Grand Opera House Monday night drew strong attendance and artistic praise. Conductor Karl Schneider guided a group many players new to orchestral performance, with Oliver Willard Pierce receiving special acclaim after his piano solos and the program concluding with Von Weber's Jubilee Overture and its finale America.
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Grand Opera House
Karl Schneider
Oliver Willard Pierce
von Weber
America
Gas waste being blamed for cold city conditions
Indianapolis officials face looming gas shortage as Mr. Pearson of the Indianapolis Gas Company warns of 5,000,000 cubic feet hourly into the mains. He cites wasteful stoves boilers and mismatched burners as key losses and advocates a meter system to curb consumption. He notes factories like Tomlinson Hall and the courthouse may shut down without sufficient gas and describes widespread illegal connections and mixer tampering. The interview highlights a push for fuel economy in a tightening gas belt.
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Indianapolis
John R. Pearson
Consumers’ Gas
Dec
Tomlinson Hall
Court House
Pearson
Pittsburg
Alexandria
Noblesville
Allegheny City
Moffett's Wages Resolution Stuns Indianapolis Council
Dr Edward D Moffett dominated Monday's Indianapolis council session with a dramatic resolution proposing the city violate its charter by dictating private contractor wages amid the Dingley tariff debate The measure sparked a long committee dissolution attempt and a tense exchange of views among council members before adjournment Also noted were two new ordinances and a reshaping of committees with the Greenhorn faction gaining influence The session extended to 10 o'clock as discussions wandered through theory and politics
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Edward D. Moffett
Judiciary Committee
Common Council of
Indianapolis
Moffett
Costello
Mahoney
Harston
Rauch
Allen
Dr. Moffett
Greenhorn
Public Safety and Comfort Committee
Merrick, Bernauver and
Crall
Colter
Madden
Knight
Little
von Spreckelsen
Scanion
Shaffer
Clark and
Bowser
Bernauer
Moffett and
Smith
McGrew
Clark
Merrick
Ratch
Little and Allen
McGrew and Allen
Higgins
Knight and Bowser
Merrick and
Higiins
Weather forecast for Indianapolis this week
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Dec 1 calls for warmer, fair weather with increasing cloudiness and possible flurries or snow showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Noon temperature Tuesday was 26, 2 p m 29.
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Indianapolis
Anthony Hope Readings Draw 1500 to Plymouth Church
Anthony Hope Hawkins read five selections from his works to about 1,500 attendees at Plymouth church on Monday night, invited by the Century club. Gen Harrison Mrs Harrison and James Whitcomb Riley were present as Hawkins delivered pieces from The Prisoner of Zenda and Dolly Dialogues, with a reception at the Propylaeum following.
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Anthony Hope
Anthony Hope Hawkins
Plymouth Church
Century Club
Gen. c
Zenda
Rudolph
Flavia
Hawkins
The Chicago Wife Murder Trial Opener in Mystery
Two detectives trail Chris Merry and accomplice James Smith through Michigan forests seeking escape routes for a wife killer. Hickey’s confession clashes with police theory, detailing brutal assault, choking, and a poker murder. Christie, the child, awaits custody until capture.
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Chicago
Michigan
Chris Merry
James Smith
May Return to Coal Heating for Court House
County commissioners debated heating the county court house Tuesday morning as gas shortages left the building only partially warmed. The Indianapolis gas contract promised ample supply, but outcomes forced a last trial before switching to coal to cut costs from $2,800 yearly, though coal would bring smoke through the neighborhood. The gas provider reportedly plans to shut off heat to protect residences.
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Court House
Indianapolis Gas Company
Tomlinson Hall
City Life Notes Mixed at Court and Hall Meetings
Bailiff Phipps amused himself by reciting 20 witness names in an empty superior court. Carpenters and contractors held a sparse hall meeting with no firm wage scale or eight hour day settled. A new National Guard company formed in Indianapolis with Maj. W S Rich as commander and about 80 names enrolled. The primary oratorical contest in college slated for Wednesday features Ezra C. Roberts and others as contenders. F T McWhirter to speak on liquor issue for the Billion League of Lafayette.
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Phipps
Superior Court Room
Carpenters’ Hall
Incana National Guard
Criminal Court Room
Batt
W.S. Rich
Butler
Ezra C. Roberts
C. Bass
Robert H. Hobbs
B. Johnson
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Fort
Winkler
Wm. L. Hitler
Mr. Pearson
Cho
Samuel Hanway
Florence Hanway
Martha
J. ‘Arnold
Thomas ‘Ahsanway
Grandesus
Edward and
Ramueleneyck
Union Trust Company
Zaite
John
Berryhill
Chicago Police
Merry
Hickey
Florida
Wheeler
Gordie Annie
Mrs. Merry
Capt.Wheeler
Christie
Capt. Wheeler
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