Wickard Disappears After Room Not Registered at Planters Hotel
W S Wickard failed to register and has not been seen since arriving at the Planters hotel in St. Louis on Thursday evening. A missing key and returned article transfers suggest he may have left no trace in the city, with his wife possibly abroad or with him, while hotel staff fear a possible abduction or departure.
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Planters’ Hotel
JH. Murry
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David ER. Sherrick
Sherrick and Wickard Indicted in Indiana Conspiracy Case
Grand jury indicted David E. Sherrick former state auditor on four counts of embezzlement and grand larceny and pursued Willard S. Wickard as a co defendant. Wickard fled to St Louis before the report reached Indianapolis and was tracked via trains and Planters Hotel. Sheriff Sourbier pressed bondsmen and searched trains for Wickard as authorities weighed joint indictments and bond actions.
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Willard S. Wickard
David E. Sherrick
Auditor of State
Wickard
Sourbier
Indianapolis
Avid E. Sheerick
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Agat
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Columbia National Bank
J. H. Murry & Co
Sherrie
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To Murey & On
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Nate
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Jann Meyers
Grand Jury
Ant
St Lela
Tig
J. T. Murry
Stoughton J Fletcher
Fletcher National Bank
John Meyers
Grand Juru
Meyers
Bigler Probes Auditor of State Office in Next Week
Auditor Warren Bigler announced plans to begin a broad probe of several departments within the auditor of state’s office, starting next week with the insurance department. He did not specify which division would follow, but pledged a thorough investigation. Meanwhile, questions linger on payments tied to the Sherrick case under Receiver John Reed, with notes from Wolro and Wickard totaling $83,080 and a remaining balance to be invested.
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Warren Bigler
Davesniganion
Rigler
Nates
John BE. Reed
Beer
Wickard Timber Trade Ties Delay Return to Indianapolis
Family expects Wickard to return Saturday from St Louis where business kept him away. Mrs Griffith said Wickard would come home later than morning, not trying to flee, and that his stay was due to unavoidable business.
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Arkansas
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Indianapolis
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New Jersey-st. Felday
Wickart
Griffith
Herrick in Sheriff's Custody After Arrest of Auditor
David F. Shertick, former state auditor, was arrested by Sheriff Edward Sourbler at the F. H. Mills residence. He was allowed to await morning before being taken to the county jail, with an indictment listing embezzlement grand larceny and conspiracy. Bond set at 0,0.
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Sherif Edward Sourbler
F. H. Mills
Shertick
Mille
Sherrick
Police baffled as case stalls in Boston murder mystery
Boston reporters quote police saying eight days into the case they have little progress beyond identifying the suitcase where the body was found near Winthrop. Divers and private inquiries yield no solid lead, and investigators rely on public tips and potential purchase traces from Subway van and Shawmut Truck lines to ID the victim.
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Pierce
Dean Donovan
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Ter Rover
Tnao
Subway
Bhawmaut Toan
License Not Revoked for Michael Riley in City Saloon
Mayor John W. Hoitzmay inquired into Michael Riley affairs and concluded he financed and owned the saloon. Riley was warned to dismiss Dennis O'Brien, his barkeeper, whose license was revoked. O'Brien’s license cancellation had occurred earlier, and authorities will not let men with revoked licenses work in other saloons. In a separate case, Robert Lerman and Edward Thompson were fined and given 30 days in the workhouse for breaking into a gas meter at 547 West Washington.
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John W. Hoitzmay
Riey
Riley
Dennis O'Brien
O'Brien
Rune Ea Inon
Holtaman
Hermes
Robert Lerman
Edward ‘Thompson
Alford
Washington
Sunlike shouts and shop ads fill city paper page three
The Indianapolis Sun promotes a bustling mix of goods and services with horse feed oats coal and barber shop notices. Local ads tout furniture bargains and sporting gear while encouraging readers to check the page three announcements for deals and updates.
Pen Portrait of Wickard Willard S Wickard
A detailed character sketch describes Wickard Willard S Wickard as about 39 feet tall in mythic terms, roughly 180 pounds, with a dark well fitting suit. He is sun tanned, ruddy in face, and sociable among lumbermen. He is seen as a good fellow, bright and external, reputed honest in business. He represents a large company in the lumber trade, about 40 years old.
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Willard S Wickard
Wickard
Sitaphd
Wikati
Took Gold Theft Report From Chicken House
A man named Dearborn was charged in connection with a burglary at a chicken house on Brightwood Avenue. Detectives Hauser and Larsh arrested him after a Sept 4 incident when he reportedly took money from Branley while rooming with him. Authorities say the missing gold pieces were found buried under the chicken house floor.
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Larsh
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Vaid
Ike
Gia
State
Pope Manufacturing sues Van Damn Hardware in patent bid
The Pope Manufacturing Company of Jersey City files two bills in the United States circuit court against the Van Damn Hardware Company of Indianapolis charging infringement of letters patent on bicycles and parts and seeking profits and damages. Henekin Gas sues Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company for $10 damages after an incident in Irvington where a car stopped suddenly throwing a passenger forward into a stove.
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Jersey City
N Jc
United States
van Damn Hardware Company
Indianapoolis
Plaintm
Henekiin Gas
Irving Tn
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Roosevelt to Be Greeted Returning from Oyater Bay
Washington residents will give President Roosevelt a hearty welcome on his return from Oyater Bay this Saturday. Secretary Wilson predicts lower meat and food prices this winter due to large western crops. In Oakland police think the slain burglar is Frank Scrivenwand, ex-convict once of Toledo. Jacob Schiff testified in the insurance inquiry in New York. Manila reports all aboard the Leyte gunboat perished in the typhoon wreck.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Oyater Bay
Mixed Globe Wires Report On Legal and Labor News
Crude dispatches report a Chicago attorney for the Packers beef trust filing a matter. workers rally protest against a wage and policy changes. a major funeral draws thousand attendees. Reports from Victoria and Calcutta cover cannibal claims and anti foreign goods oaths. Washington updates note eight hour day support and vessel price moves.
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Beef Trust Care
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Mondas
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Tater
Lerat
Courte
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Victoria
Minwara
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Washington-Samne
Gampéerk
American Federation of Labor
Calcutta
India
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Benegal
Lord Curzon
Washington
Burreau
Gulf of Mexico
Qfater Bay Goods
Hougevelt
Adopted son to inherit large Swampscott estate
The will of Mia Jennie Chase of Swampscott was probated revealing that her entire estate, save $1 to each of her mother and sisters and to the children of her dead brother and sister, passes to her adopted son De Foreet Woodrutt Chase. The document created a noteworthy sensation in Boston and nearby.
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Boston
Mia
Jennie Chase
Swampscott
Directors as dummies in corporate control testified
Witness H Schiff, former Equitable director, told the legislative insurance committee that directors are powerless while executive officers direct actions. He described Union Pacific syndicate operations by Kuhn Loeb and others and noted campaign contributions but could not name who funded them.
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Arob
H. Schiff
Kuba, Loch & Co
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Legislative Insurance Committee
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Union Pacific
Equitable
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Echift
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Hyéa
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Qrhice
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