Child Acrobats Sues Nelsons Over Bondage Claims
A wrongful confinement case unfolds as Elizabeth Berry and Alice Welch sue Roht Hobson, Arthur Hobson, and Robert Hobson Jr, alleged Nelson family members, for 25000 each. William Welch, 17, fled with sisters from Indianapolis to London linked abuse, detailing severe servitude, beatings, limited schooling, and forced labor. Letters between families are claimed to have been intercepted, with victims describing brutal conditions and restriction of movement.
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William Welch
NeLson
Nerabatey
State Fair Grounds
Ranay
Elizabeth Berry
Alice Welch
Indianapolis
Siprior Court
Elizabeth
Alice
Roht Hobson
Arthur Hobson
Robert Hobson, Jr
Nelsons
Welch
London
Robbed Passenger Misses Pocketed Purse on Train
Dr Mace of Sretrebure Ind reported a theft on a railroad line after a passenger train left a purse containing ten dollars. The attacker claimed to have taken money before the train departed and the city visit led to the loss. Police noted a partial description and Tuesday events.
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Mace
Sretrebure
Ind
Printer Strike Shuts Down Plant Amid Labor Dispute
A Chicago style typographical labor dispute threatens a city plant shutdown as union leaders and employers clash over eight hour days and wage increases. Secretary Scott releases a statement arguing raised pay cannot offset lost production, while several plants halt operations and workers struggle to find replacements.
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RE. Scott
Typothetae
Blacksmith Adelbert Trimble Dies at Work
Adelbert Trimble, 34, longtime blacksmith at the Big Four railroad shops in Brightwood, collapsed and died Wednesday morning at his post. Deputy Coroner J F Robertson to investigate. suspected heart trouble. Survived by a wife and one child. body sent to his home.
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Adelbert Trimble
Brightwood
J. F. Robertson
Farcical trial taints Board of Safety hearing
A Wednesday trial before the Board of Safety led by Patrolmen Burks and Mery accused a gambler named Wissel. Prosecution failed to prove guilt. witnesses and newspaper reporters were scrutinized as possible participants. A council member, Thamis Nudern, exonerated the accused, revealing political motives behind the inquiry.
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Burks
Rey
Wife Wissel
Frank Straub
Keach-Haltzman
Weather Outlook Cloudy Wednesday Night and Thursday
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with little temperature change into Thursday. Light winds and stable temperatures are expected, with minimal precipitation chances. Highs remain mild and overnight lows stay near current levels.
Marion Train Collision Kills Two and Injures Two
Two men died and two more were fatally injured when a Big Four work train collided with a stationary boxcar in Marion Indiana yards. James Ishmael and Walter Smith were among the dead and injured as the train failed to stop before the boxcar. Oscar and other crew were seriously hurt as workers attempted to aid colleagues amid the wreck noted for its fatal toll and chaotic aftermath.
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Marion
Ind
Janes Ishmael
Walter Smith
Sear Ishmael
James Ishmael
William Mernan
Trale
Algo
James Ichmael
Marion Hospital
Toundime
James
Oscar
Tris
Military life not like home in Harry Ravage record
The military record of Harry Ravage of Anderson, Wyntatton shows he entered the army on April 1 and desert ed July 2 of the same year with two years before him. He served without pay in Company B of the Faghteaih Unfantes stationed at Fort Leavenworth. He was traced after returning to Anderson and attested Monday. Local police had him described by witnesses.
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Berry
Hebsona
Uber
Heather
Alshe
Silda
Alizabeth
Arthur l {Berry
Harry Ravage
Anderdon
Wyntatton
By & Ro Brown
Ineal
Savage Say's
Anderson
Mondas Moyime
Fort Leavenworth
Ran Sriage
Ty Port Thomas
Grand jury delays on Henry Christ shooting case
Police intensify efforts to block indictment of Henry Christ, the officer who killed Edwardery, as jurors prepare to testify and reviews of the victim suggest past conflicts. The grand jury may not return indictments until Saturday amid labor strike tensions.
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Henry Christ
Ed Cory
Lake
Erant
Edwardery
Grand Jury
Christ
Munter
Lie
Phlem
Automible Crime Suspects Detained After Washington Street Incident
Police report two men, Marrs Bet and nerte Pox, aged 18, were held on Washington Street after a botched plan to steal an automobile. Detectives Simon and DeRpaseth questioned them. one suspect named Harry Bell claimed Roberts urged theft, while another claimed Roberts discussed broader plans to sell the car. Roberts denied involvement, investigators noted possible prior records.
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Washington St
Simon
Harry Bell
Roberts
Bell
Ayers
Tank
Rett
Hoscup
Roberta
Thepoline
Man killed by freight train near Brightwood, Missouri
George Bater of Ravenwood, Missouri was struck while walking along the Big Four tracks two miles east of Brightwood. He appeared conscious before collapse and was rushed to the Cre hospital. He suffered a crushed right thigh and a broken left leg after being hit by a fast freight train.
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George Bater
Ravenwood
Brightwood
Sire
Pensacy Ambulances
Tor Pool
Bridge Proposal Near Central Indiana Railroad Crossing
Report to Gay Haily and WA Moore, superintendent, notes Siamiltan tommiy TBAT crossing danger. Railroad commissioners urged Central Indiana Railroad to build a bridge over the highway within days. The highway runs into a deep cut near the crossing one mile west of Nomiesvitin.
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Gay
Haily
WA Moore
Central Tidiana
Siamiltan Tommiy
Wives Claim Freedom Amid Marital Strife
Mary Cie accuses husband Frank of neglect and desertion while he faced illness in public view. Myrtle Realy adds that rumbling, gaming and cigarettes harmed John Realy and his alleged lover, revealing a strained domestic scene.
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Wernie
Mary Cie
Frank
Yam
Ana
Alice
Myrtle
Jonn Realy
Indiana youths charged with murder in Michigan case
Sophomore W Kena Tar and 18 year old William Griffin were brought to justice after the body of Robert Nedhurst was found near Sodus Michigan. The pair faced murder charges as details emerged from the investigation conducted Wednesday at their homes.
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Soph W Kena Tar
William Griffn
Sodus
Mich
Robert Nedhurst
Boy Sets Barn Afire In Mysterious Incident
A Tuesday morning report describes a boy setting a barn on fire with unclear motives. Fire crews fought the blaze as authorities prepared to investigate, noting possible arson and seeking clues from witnesses.
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Bae River
Schools Opened in Indianapolis After Repairs
The Indianapolis school opening was met with improved attendance as facilities were repaired and cleaned. The buildings now show better sanitary conditions with foyers described as clean and cozy, and a large turnout of children arrived for classes.
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Peltseheate
Indianapolis
Fortat
Baron Komura Seriously Ill in New York
Baron Komura minister of foreign affairs in Japan and head of the peace envoy to Russia is seriously ill in his Waldorf Astoria room. Dr Francis Delafield, summoned from Virginia, reports the baron weak with typhoid fever. Return to Japan delayed. most of his suite to depart for home.
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New York
Scripts M'Rae Press Association
Baron Komura
Japan
Waldorf-Astoria
Francis Delafield
Virginia
Gaye
Baron Komura Sn
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