Eight Children Burned in Montreal Fires Kill Woman
United Press reports two early morning fires in Montreal claim nine lives including eight children. A tenement blaze in the tenderloin district and a separate north Montreal dwelling fire killed six and three victims respectively. Survivors were rushed to Montreal General Hospital as firemen battled bitter cold and blocked exits.
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United Press Montreal
Tenderloin
Montreal
Pera
Montreal General Hospital
Freda
Helen
Peter Taylor
Manes
Rene Thouin
Romero Thouin
Cecile Thouin
Emilienne
Thouin
Lionel Brault
Shepherd seeks self vindication in ward death case
Chicago January 3 William D Shepherd heir to the estate of William McClintock Jr seeks absolute vindication after coroners report finds Typhoid fever caused death. Shepherd had been awarded 1 000 500 from the boy's estate and accused Chief Justice Harry Olson of malicious charges prompting a libel dispute.
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United Press
Chicago
William McClintock
William D. Shepherd
Shepherd
Mtock
Shephat
Harry Olson
Chicago Bal Court
Olson
New York Shovels Snow After Major Winter Storm
A foot of snow blankets New York City as drifts reach six feet in places. Thousands of workers are called to clear the streets and restore transit service after an eighteen hour downfall described as the heaviest in years. One death is reported in the region as a Jersey City laborer, Paunt 0, is buried in a coal pocket.
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Preea
New York
Paunt
Jersey City
Small headway for dry law shown by 1924 arrests
Washington reports that prohibition made little headway in 1924 based on 233 916 arrests for intoxication in 35 cities, closely matching 1923. Philadelphia led with 49 501 arrests, while New York City’s five boroughs recorded 10 783 and Boston 39 536, highlighting variations in police methods.
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United Press
Washington
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Five Boroughs
New York
Boston
Buffalo
Middle West
Cleveland
Chicago
South and Seaboard
Atlanta
Year 1924 Reserved As Cold Year In Weather Bureau Record
The year 1924 was notably cold with a total deficit of 718 degrees below normal, about 2 degrees per day. December saw a low of 13 degrees below zero, two degrees under the monthly record, and a high of 64 on the 11th, four degrees below earlier December records.
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J. H. Armington
Weather Bureau
Indianapolis Records Show Arrests for Intoxication Rise
Police records for Indianapolis show 1924 arrests for intoxication totaling 2,929 men and 393 women. Officials note 1923 figures incomplete with an estimate of 2,725 men and 259 women. In 1922, 2,280 men and 212 women were held on intoxication charges.
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Indianapolis
Herman F. Rikhoff
Remy Reported Better After Illness
William H. Remy prosecuting attorney had grippe since Wednesday and was better today though not up, as reported in his office update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Remy
Fireman Killed As Apartment Fire Displaces Hundreds
A $750000 blaze in Philadelphia destroyed two adjoining buildings today. One fireman died, two others were injured, and over 200 residents were forced from their homes. United Press reports the fire caused extensive damage and prompted major emergency response.
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By _ United
Philadelphia
Pair Held on Vagrancy Bond Questioned in Burglary Case
Ralph Baines, 17, of 1449 Churchman Ave, and Thomas Snapp, 17, of 319 S East St, were questioned today by Detectives Peats and Higgs in connection with an old burglary. Detectives said Baines was alleged to be a Navy deserter.
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Ralph Baines
Churchman Ave
Thomas Snapp
S. East St
Peats and Higgs
Baines
Navy
Seventy-Five Seek JP Job After Resignation
Center Township justice of the peace William A. Conner resigned today due to ill health. Seventy-five lawyers have applied for the appointment. John McCloskey, president of the county commissioners, said a worthy Democrat will get the place.
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William A. Conner
Center Township
John McCloskey
Fair Sunday Forecast From Weather Bureau
Fair weather expected Sunday with little temperature change. Meteorologist J. H. Armington says highs and lows will range from 28 to 34 degrees. Tonight may bring light snow but no significant accumulation. The same forecast holds for the state.
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Weather Bureau
J. H. Armington
Rink Estate Settled After Pro bate Court Action
Final settlement of Joseph A. Rink estate shows widow Carrie R. Rink of 4204 N. Meridian St receives 84774.37 in personal property in addition to real estate. She is sole legatee with most of the estate in 98 shares of Rink Cloak House common stock valued at 74850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Rink
Carrie R. Rink
N. Meridian Sr
Rink Cloak House Corporation
Arrests by city show nationwide totals in 1923 and 1924
The report lists arrest counts across 35 cities in 1923 and 1924, with totals for major locations on the Pacific Coast and across the United States. Cities include Los Angeles Columbus Cincinnati Des Moines Chicago New York Philadelphia Buffalo Albany and others, reflecting a nationwide comparison.
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Los Angeles
Columbus
Ohio
Charleston
W. Va
Canton
Dayton
Youngstown
Toledo
Cincinnati
Des Moines
Oklahoma City
Minneapolis
St. Paul- Soi
Cleveland
Chicago
Louisville
Wheelsas
Lincoln
Neb
Houston
Texas
Dallas
Austin
An -Francisco
Tacoma, Wash
Portland, Ore
Denver
Atlanta
Memphis
Knoxville
Tenn
Wilmington
Del
Baltimore
Birmingham
New York
Philadelphia
New Haven
Buffalo
Albany
Awe
Gs Eursatt
Grand Jury Chosen for Marion County January Term
County jurors named for the Marion County grand jury include William B. Westin R O Box 91 Ben Davis Theodore L Mathews 2828 Bethel Ave W C Clapp 6024 E Washington St Walter G Havens J E Krause Washington Hotel now in Florida and Homer McClain Acton Ind They are ordered to report to Judge James A Collins Monday morning A Krause substitute likely drawn.
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Marion County
William B. Westin
R. O. Box
Ben Davis
Theodore L. Mathews
Bethel Ave
W. C. Clapp
E. Washington St
Walter G. Havens
J. E. Krause
Washington Hotel
Florida
Homer McClain
Acton
Ind
James A. Collins
Krause
Sty Trip to Palestine Talk at YMCA Sunday
Bert Essex Indianapolis realtor will speak on Sty Trip to Palestine before the YMCA Boys Sunday League at the YMCA auditorium Sunday at 2 30 p m. Music by C M Erbaugh and C W Raub. E J Reed continues his serial story. Meeting for boys aged 10 to 15.
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Palestine
Bert Essex
Indianapolis
Y. M. C. A. Boys’ Sunday League
M. Erbaugh
C. W. Raub
E. J. Reed
Campaign Story 10 Be Probed by House Committee
Washington January 3. Charges printed in Liberty Magazine under Mary Allen Hulbert claim Repulicans in 1916 sought information to impeach President Wilson. Representative Reed of Illinois introduced action to probe the allegations, calling them harmful to Wilson and the GOP during Hughes campaign year.
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United Press
Washington
Liberty
Mary Allen Hulbert
Peck
Republican Party
Wilson
House Committee
Acnion
Reed
Illinois
Charles Evans Hughes
Slayers Denied Retrial Appeal In Murder Case
In Mount Vernon Illinois on January 3 Rev. Lawrence M. Hight and Mrs. Elsie Sweetin were sentenced for the murder of Wilford Sweetin after a denied retrial appeal. Judge J C Kern sentenced Hight to life imprisonment and Sweetin to 35 years in Joliet. The judge reproached the pair, saying Elsie was as guilty as her accomplice.
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Svecia Mount Vernon
Til
Lawrence M. Hight
Elsie Sweetin
Wilford Sweetin
J. C. Kern
Road Plan Talks Set by County Boards
County commissioners and councilmen planned an informal joint meeting for Saturday January 10 to discuss a Marion County road building plan for 1985. Cassius L. Hogle says the goal is minimal spending, with no new road construction and taxes unlikely to drop if spending proceeds.
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Marion County
Cassius L. Hogle
Building Values Drop in City Construction Year 1924 to 1928
City building commissioner's office reports total valuation of all building work in 1924 at 25 million 452 thousand 812 dollars versus 27 million 144 thousand 484 dollars in 1928. The year saw about 1 400 more permits than 1923 with residences the largest segment valued at 10 million 249 thousand 509 dollars. Repairs and alterations cost about 2 million 805 thousand 268 dollars and roughly 2 million was spent on public buildings.
Toys in Bassler Home Reveals Large Toy Cache
Loganport Indiana sheriff reports finding many toys and a large doll in the Bassler home. Four family members were killed last week after Mrs Emma Hobough said her parents denied her daughter a Christmas, a motive she cited to authorities.
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Times Special
Logansport
Ind
Bowyer
Bassler
Emma Hobough
First Picture of Mayor and Bride at Their New Home
ERA publishes the first photo of Mayor Shank and Mrs. Shank since their marriage. The couple, living on Golden Hill Drive, take short snow hikes with their wedding chow dog Chink, a present from a friend, for an airing.
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Mayor
Bride
Mayor Shank
Golden Hill Dr
Sheriff Sees Prisoners Dine In Quiet Jail Yard
An Indianapolis Times reporter observes Marion County jail inmates eating a sparse dinner under Sheriff Omerkins. The 209 prisoners are led to the third tier, named as former fighters and alleged criminals, as guards supervise. Meals consist of bones potatoes cabbage and bread with daily variations.
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Jack Dillon
Mystery on French debt deepens as Herrick reports
Washington dispatches describe Ambassador Herrick in Paris continuing talks with Prime Minister Herriot and Finance Minister Clementel. The fuller report heightens mystery over France's actual position and whether Clementel's memorandum is official, unofficial, a refunding offer, or a new promise.
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United Press
Washington
Herrick
Paris
State Department
Herriot
Clementel
France
Thief Trap Accident In Muncie Claims Man
David Shockley aged 34 of Muncie died at Home Hospital from shotgun wounds received early this morning. The weapon, part of a trap set by farmer Addie Burke for thieves, discharged when concealed in loose grain. Chester and Nelson Frederick aided Shockley and rushed him to hospital.
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Times
Muncie
Ind
David Shockley
Addie Burke
Burke
Middletown
Chester
Nelson Frederick
Shockley
Retired Doctor Jacob H. Harter Dies at 84
Dr. Jacob H. Harter 84 longtime Anderson Pendleton and Veedersburg physician died early today at 614 N New Jersey St He born in Delaware County lived here twelve years a MethIl Church Mason and G A R member Survived by widow Melinda S Harter daughter Mrs A Leatherman and brother Dr W P Harter private funeral 10 am Monday at home burial Crown Hill cemetery
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Jacob H. Harter
Anderson, Pendleton
Veedersburg
New Jersey St
Dr. Harter
Delaware County
Methil Church
Mason
Melinda S. Harter
A. Leatherman
Broadway
P. Harter
Anderson
Crown Hill Cemetery
Venue Change Granted in Indiana Prisoner Murder Case
Ralph Lee, 19, an escaped inmate from the Indiana State Reformatory, granted change of venue today from Marion County in the murder case of grocer Abner Peek at 344 Speedway Ave. Judge James A. Collins will decide later which county will hear the trial. Defense attorney Ira M. Holmes. Lee was captured in Seattle after his wife told police he had killed a man in Indianapolis.
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Ralph Lee
Indiana State Reformatory
Abner Peek
Speedway Ave
Marion County
James A. Collins
Ira M. Holmes
Lee
Seaattle
Wash
Indianapolis
Hawkins Denies Justice in Indiana Courts
Hawkins declares no justice in Indiana federal courts. Defins Company faces Dayton jail after failing to post 20000 dollars bail. authorities report ongoing delays in securing release.
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Indiana
Hawkins
Hawkins Fights Removal to Indiana in Mysterious Case
Morton S. Hawkins former president of the Hawkins Mortgage Co of Portland Ind is jailed in Dayton Ohio. He vows to fight removal to Indiana to the last ditch claiming post office officials orchestrated his troubles. Bond set at 20000 after fugitive status since October and indictment for conspiracy to defraud.
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Times
Dayton
Ohio
Indiana
Morton S. Hawkins
Hawkins Mortgage Company
Portland
Ind
Montgomery County
Harry
Post Office
Albert J. Beveridge
Hawkins
United States
Andrew
Indianapolis
Judge Geiger
Homer Elliott
United States District Attorney
Best Switchman Killed by Train
James R. Alhand, 35, a switchman for the Indianapolis Union Railway, was killed instantly when his foot slipped while setting a switch and a box car passed him. The accident occurred on Belt tracks near 8 East Street. Engineer Floyd Winterroad and conductor Leo Corliss were cleared of blame by Coroner Paul Robinson after investigation. Alhand’s body was taken to the city morgue.
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James R. Alhand
Merkel St
Indianapolis Union Railway
East St
Floyd Winterroad
R. Rk. C
Leo Corliss
State St
Murder total doubles in Indianapolis in 1924 record year
Indianapolis crime and municipal figures show 72 murders in 1924, a new city record. The report lists arrests by department, traffic violations, stolen goods recovered totaling $1.7 million, and talks to about 94,000 school children as part of public safety efforts.
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Indianapolis
Oscar Ueisser
Price Shiele
Leer Athletic Clos
Ment
Ae Est
Les Summers
Three Represent U S at Parley
The State Department announced the American delegation to the Paris financial conference on January 7 includes Ambassador Kellogg of London Ambassador Herrick of Paris and Col James A Loan as official observers. The conference was postponed from January 6 to January 7. Kellogg's inclusion signals the use of the London Dawes agreement to claim 250 7 of American war claims from the reparations fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twashington
Kellogg
London
Herrick Paris
Col
James A. Loan
Paris
State Department
Biel
Mohawk Sinks After Fire At Sea Disaster
Rescue efforts save 2785 crew from the Clyde liner Mohawk after it burned and sank off Delaware Bay. Passengers and crew faced smoke, fire, and gale as three ships responded, with most survivors traveling by train to Jacksonville or returning to New York. A girl strummed a ukulele as a 400 pound passenger slid to safety.
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United Press
Wilmington
Del
Jan
Delaware Bay
Jacksonville
Fis
New York
Florida
State Banks Get Case in Federal Banking Call
A federal call for national conditions as of December 31 was issued by the State banks and trust commission at the close of business today. A slight blaze at City Hall caused minor damage when paraffin spilled onto a lighted surface in the electrical department.
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City Hall
Fragmentary legal page item leaves reader guessing
The readable notes show scattered legal references with dates and parties but lack clear names or actions, leaving the outcome and stakes uncertain in this damaged OCR fragment.
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Samuel Lewis Shank
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County Peace
Danville
Toohey
Ayres
U. S
Last Ditch
By Blythe Q. Hendricks
Commissioner Iddings
Iddings
Fred W. Warner
Marion
U.S
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