Indianapolis School Board Plans Bond Issues for Next Year
The School Board, meeting privately, discussed finances and plans to issue up to 200000 or 8 percent bonds in January as market conditions improve. Funds would cover Shortridge High School at 100000, plus at least two more elementary buildings and an addition to another. The board aims to complete these improvements with a 150000 bond issue, noting tax exemptions for Indianapolis schools in Indiana.
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Wey
Lkely
Shortridge
Indianapolis School Board
Indiana
Two Big Four Officials Before the Grand Jury
The grand jury opened its investigation into the Purdue special wreck with Superintendent Van Winkle and Assistant Superintendent Houghton testifying. The probe, continuing today and tomorrow, also concerns Engineer William H. Shumaker and Conductor Frank M. Johnson of the Purdue Special who were held responsible for the derailment blamed on Big Four service.
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Purdue
van Winkle
Houghton
William H. Shumaker
Frank M. Johnson
Purdue Special
Bawe
Shu
Johnson
Demented Capitalist Taken Home By Son
Captain O Haver of the Memphis police and W H Carol, son of the demented cotton dealer, left the station last night with the father and a friend and returned early today to the South. Dr Evans of Louisville will continue treatment and it is believed the dealer will soon return to his normal state. Those who know him say wanderings resulted from overpressure of business.
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Captain O'Haver
Memphis
W. H. Carol
South
Evans
Louisville
Two Girls Missing After Saturday Work Departure
Mrs. Sarah Miller reports her 16 year old daughter missing since Saturday after leaving for work at a candy factory. Police contacted with another missing girl, Temple seventeen, and Mamie fifteen, from South Delaware and West Street, who were arrested yesterday and claim to know their whereabouts.
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Sarah Miller
East
Ohio Street
Ser
Rural
Temple
Delaware Street
Mamie Afteen
West Street
State Tax Board Sets Date for County Assessor Meeting
The State Tax Board met yesterday and fixed the January meeting date for county assessors. Assessors will be invited to attend on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 6 and 7, at the State codifying commission. The gathering, requested by the board, will produce a published pamphlet of state tax data for public benefit.
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State
Mrs Elliott Receives Letter From Injured Husband in Chicago
Mrs Charles N Elliott today received a letter from her husband injured in a street car crash in Chicago. He said he is improving rapidly and doctors expect he may start moving about Thursday or Friday this week.
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Charles N. Elliott
Chicago
Elliott
Condition of Rev. Charles E. Bacon After Appendectomy
The Rev. Charles E. Bacon underwent an appendectomy at the Deaconess on Monday afternoon. He is reported resting well and Dr. E. D. Clark states no serious complications are anticipated.
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Charles E.bacon
E. D. Clark
Local thief given reform school term for store break-in
Riley Stanton was yesterday sentenced by Judge Alford of the Criminal Court to a term of one to three years in Reformatory for breaking into the store of Michael Hinser, a West Wash street jeweler, on October 13 and stealing clothing and jewelry.
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Riley Stanton
Alford
Criminal Court
Reformatory
Michael Hinser
Elderly former Georgia slave arrives in New York seeking kin
In Utica New York on December 15 Caroline EF negress, an elderly, bent woman, reached the city after walking from Georgia to find relatives separated fifty six years ago. Police learned she once lived there but could not locate her kin, presumed deceased. Two locals recalled her tale of childhood with Tupaway slaves and confirmed parts of her story.
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N. Y
Caroline
Georgia
Cruiser Ei Heads to Two Day Builder Trial at Delaware Breakwater
The cruiser Ei departs today for a two days builders trial off the Delaware breakwater. Edwin I is in charge, with crew from the builders yards. Medjidie is fully equipped for a test tomorrow and a speed trial on Thursday. The contract stipulates a speed of two knots per hour.
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Delaware Breakwater
Edwin &. I
Medjidie
Police blame report on guard at Gracie funeral incident
New York police three sergeants and two patrolmen were blamed in a deputy commissioner report approved by the police commissioner for permitting Edward Deming and others to fire toward Roosevelt at the funeral of James K. Gracie. The incident occurred December 15 as pallbearers moved past.
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New York
Edward Deming
Roosevelt
James K. Gracie
Bbstein
Greene
Buffalo minister begins duties in Panama republic
York reports William L Bu of Buffalo New York the first United minister to Panama today departs to assume his duties in the Republic of Panama marking a historic diplomatic posting for the United Church man.
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York
William L Bu
Buffalo
N. Y
Republic of Panama
Panama
Health Officials Study At School 0 Day Session
Indiana health officers attend a two day conference at the Claypool Hotel with notable speakers led by Dr. George M. Sternberg. The program covers vital statistics sanitation school inspection and disease prevention with experts from Purdue and Michigan universities and officials from the State Board of Health.
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W. N. Wishard
Indiana State Board of Health
Indiana
Claypool
George M. Sternberg
United States Army
Sternberg
Indianapolis
Miss Patterson
Wishard
State Board of Health
Wa. m
A. S. Tilford
Morrin County
Aantine
J. N. Hurty
Severance Burrage
Purdue University
William L. Taylor
M. D
Washington, D. C
Burrage
Charles Carrol! Brown
C. E
Municipal Engineering
City Hospital Wing Bid Process Faces Possible Rebid
Mayor Holtzman said the Board of Public Works will award the contract for the hospital wing today if law allows. Bids were previously gathered before appropriation, with Jungclaus Co. lowest. If new bids are required, advertising will occur to comply with the city laws.
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Holtzman
Board of Publi Works
Board of Health
Wiliam P. Jungclaus Company
Payments to Certificate Holders From Consumers Gas Trust
Chicago man employed by Consumers Gas Trust Company reports readiness to issue 6 percent principal and interest payments to certificate holders, including those with missed payments due to lost certificates. Payments start with certificates presented now or later, with full interest through December 31. The board, aside from payment plans, elected George M. Brill to appraise assets. R. W. Prosser, in Indianapolis to assess mains and costs, is ill and延期.
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Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
George M. Brill
Chicago
Brill
Indianapolis
R. W. Prosser
New York
Prosser
Grand Jury Urged to Act on Cumberland Poolroom
Sheriff Metzger urged Cumberland residents to refer the poolroom and gambling house case to the grand jury for investigation and potential indictments. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus pledged cooperation but kept plans private, with speculation he will present the matter to the grand jury.
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Robert Metzger
Cumberland
Gus Rahke
C. L. Jones
Gambit Fraternity
Grand Jury
Brand
Ruckelshaus
Mansur Home Sold to Judge Martindale on Meridian Street
Judge E B Martindale purchased the northeast corner lot at Meridian and Vermont from Amelia B Mansur for 30000 via Union Trust Company. He plans no further disposition for a year and the property is occupied by Julius Lemcke.
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E. B. Martindale
Meridian St
Meridian and
Vermont Streets
Amelia B. Mansur
Union Trust Company
Community Faith Groups Schedule Meetings and Guardianship Moves
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church meets this afternoon at 2 30 in the church parlors. The annual See and Splaces of the Girls Industrial School are set for tomorrow at Mrs F A Blanchard's home 204 East Fifteenth Street. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Roberts Park Church meets Friday at 2 30 at Mrs T S Rhodes 1513 Central Avenue. Joseph Kelley named guardian of Jennie ar tin's children in Probate Court. Judge Walker also appoints Kelly guardian of Mrs Martin his daughter declared insane. State Auditor David E Sherrick stops in Washington on way to Mount Airy where Mrs Sherrick has spent three months. returns with her. Probate Judge Walker appoints Edwin C Hewson guardian of his father Elliot W Hewson, a 72 year old nearly blind pension squandering case. Mapleton Women's Christian Temperance Union meets tonight at Mrs A L Whitson 3385 North Meridian Street. Dr Swain speaks on Health and the Nonuse of Alcoholic Medicines. Loyal Temperance Legion work shown by county superintendent Mrs F Metz. Rev Owen Daviess Odell, pastor of Second Presbyterian, improves after ten days ill, out of danger. high fever has left.
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Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
F. A. Blanchard
East Fifteenth Street
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Roberts Park Church
T. S.rhodes
Central Avenue
Joseph Kelley
Jennieartin
Walker
Kelly
Martin
David E. Sherrick
Washington, D. C
Mount Airy
Sherrick
Cemetery Hurdle Delays Army Post Site Near Indianapolis
United States District Attorney Joseph B. Kealing convenes with cemetery trustees to resolve the sale of land for a proposed army post northeast of the city. Farmers oppose selling graves and monuments, fearing disturbance. John Roberts seeks $5.40 more per acre, but the cemetery issue looms largest as Major French from the War Department plans to visit to help settle the dispute.
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United States Dstrict
Joseph B. Kealing
Army Post
Army Ste
John Roberts
Roberts
Dyer & Rossman
Keaing
Imate Se
Blind husband and seeing wife in unusual divorce suit
A divorce case before Judge Leathers features James Tucker, totally blind, and Marion Tucker with two good eyes. Tucker presented seven blind witnesses from the Blind Men's Industrial School broom department in North Indianapolis. He alleges cruelty and abandonment. Marion denies the charges and says he deserted her. The judge will rule after advisement.
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Leathers
James 0. Tucker
Marion Tucker
Tucker
Blind Men’s Industrial School
North Indianapolis
Two Suits in the Chase Litigation Are Merged
The Supreme Court consolidated the mandamus proceeding against Judge Rabb of Benton Circuit Court with the appeal from a ruling that Chase was insane and named his father guardian. The elder Chase’s objections to submitting the appeal await a full hearing. An appellate ruling affirms a lower court verdict fining William F. Christ for maintaining a gambling room in Hartford City. The statute against keeping gambling houses covers three offenses, including aiding in gaming by furnishing a room. The indictment against Christ charged the first count.
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Supreme Court
Moses Fowler Chase
Rabb
Benton Circuit Court
Chase
William F. Christ
Hartford City
Christ
Wife Declares Work in Fields Led to Divorce
Mary Tebbe testified before Judge McMaster that William Tebbe, a Beech Grove farm owner, forced her and their three minor children to work in fields and house, endured drinker temper, and battered her. He allegedly chased her with a pitchfork. Judge McMaster granted divorce and custody to Mrs Tebbe.
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Mary Tebbe
William H. Tebbe
McMaster
Tebbe
Beech Grove
Judge Denies Lettie Boeglin Divorce Claim
Judge McMaster refused Lettie Boeglin a divorce from Philip Boeglin amid allegations of cruel and inhuman treatment. In other news Jin faced a Navy Criminal Court trial for assault and battery. fined five dollars plus costs after Patrolman Bailey attempted arrest and Boeglin resisted, Bailey shooting him in the wrist. A mortgage foreclosure suit by H Lillie Mackey against William A Scott was halted as Scott was quarantined in Sullivan Indiana with smallpox.
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McMaster
Lettie Boeglin
Philip Boeglin
Jin
Criminal Court Navy
Bailey
Boeglin
H. Lillie Mackey
William A. Scott
Two Claims Filed Against Estate of Lucinda Sherman Compromised
In circuit court yesterday two large claims for personal services were filed against the estate of the late Lucinda Sherman. Retta Chamberlain sought 2790 dollars and Sarah B Graves filed a similar amount. Each claim was compromised.
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Lucinda Sherman
Retta Chamberlain
Sarah B. Graves
McMaster Appeals Wabash Mutual Benefit Case
Case docket includes Dock Easly appealing Wabash Mutual Benefit Association withJudge Room 1 John L McMaster presiding Finding for defendants Judgment against plaintiff for costs in May Tebbe vs William Tebbe divorce Submitted Evidence heard Finding and decree for plaintiff granting custody of minor children Judgment against defendant for costs Settle vs Philip Boeglan divorce
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John L. McMaster
Dock Easly
the Wabash Mutual Benefit Association
May Tebbe
William Tebbe
Settle
Philip Boeglan
Court notices of damages and settlements in Indiana cases
In Circuit Court and related courts, multiple actions proceed or settle. Cases include Swails vs. C. & St. L. Ry. Co. on damages. Kirsch vs. Indianapolis Street Railway Co. and others with costs awarded. Stipp vs. Indianapolis Street Car Company for damages. Rice vs. Greening et al. dismissed by plaintiff. Jeck vs. City of Indianapolis damages with increased benefits to real estate. Graves, Kunkle estates, and Renold estate claims settled with costs. criminal matters with guilty pleas and fines. new suits filed including divorces, suits on notes, foreclosures, and mortgage renewals across Circuit and Superior courts. Judge assignments include Leathers, Vincent Clifford, Fremont Alford, Henry Clay Allen.
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James M. Leathers
George W. Swails
Tony Kirsch
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
John E. Smith
William Robson
Vincent Clifford
State of Indiana
Henry W. Rice
Henry Greening
Anna M. Jeck
City of
Indianapolis
George W. Stipp
Indianapolis Street Aged Company
Fremont Alford
Martha Alberts
Provoke
Smock
Justice of the Peace
Fendant
Riley Stanton
Indiana Reformatory
Maxwell McBride
Bell McBride
Circuit Court
Otto C. Hotze
John A. Wild
Gustave C. Jose
George M. Kline
Eeene
Roos Co
Indianapolis Dairy Cou
The
Commercial Travelers’ Association of Indiana
William Thom
Lizzie Harris
Aoe Ee Harris
Superior Court
Maude Streight
Aka Streight Et al
Mary Blume
Herman Blume
Room 2
Supreme Court Briefs on Railways and Trusts
Supreme Court opinions include C I L Railway Co v Leachman affirming travel responsibility on defective highways and railroad crossing dangers, Nesbitt v Stevens on proving express trusts, and Chase cases consolidated. Appellate actions list Hart v Sigman and Roby on negligence standards. Branstrator v Crow noted. ongoing suits and judgments referenced.
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Supreme Court
I._& L. Railway Company
Leachman
Montgomery C. C
Hadley
Nesbitt
Stevens
Grant C. C
Monks
Chase
Rabb
Benton Co. C. Consolidated
Charles W. Branstrator
Frances EB. Crow
Allen C. C. Appellees
Edith May Hammond
Wm. Eb, Croxton
Steuben C. C
Appellate Court
Hart
Sigman
Jasper C. C
Black
Ses. C
Ry. Co
Stephenson
Clay C.C
Roby
Fragmented Indiana court notes with case references and motions
A dense sequence of court items and docket entries describes rulings and actions in Indiana district courts. It mentions negligence standards on railroad tracks, indictments for keeping premises used for gambling, various case titles such as Tolin v Jones and Hammond v Croxton, and procedural steps like certiorari grants, oral arguments, and petitions for time extensions across several county courts.
School benefit play planned by M T H 8 seniors
Instead of a large fund raiser the January 194 class of M T H 8 will host a school auditorium play. Talent noted and rehearsals led by Mr Moore and Mr McComb with performances slated for January 13 or 14. Cast includes Betty, Mrs Miller, Carrie Berheardt, and others under directors Emerich discouraged by outside events.
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Creatore
Robson
Emerich
Moore
McComb
Betty
Mrs. Austins Buckwheat Cakes Ready in a Moment
A brief ad notes Mrs. Austins buckwheat mix yields fine buckwheat cakes quickly. Ready in a moment.
The Bolster Mattress A New Adjustable Bed Comfort
A newly patented bolster mattress is described with a sectional design. The smaller section adapts to bolster or pillow use, connected like an accordion but rigidly adjustable in any position. The invention promises easier bed upkeep and improved headrest height control for the user.
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Adj
City Railway Extension Questioned Before Board
The City Street Railway Company must present any valid reasons against extending its College avenue line to Thirtieth street at the Board of Public Works meeting this morning. The extension proposal was before the board yesterday and the company was summoned to show cause why the extension should not proceed.
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City Street Railway Company
College Avenue
Thirtieth Street
Board of Public Works
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Edward B. Carroll
Stanton
Buchanan
W. L. Taylor
David Dennis
Ekabham College
Frank Allat Caines
Charles
Probst
Ohio State Board of Health
Stanley Coulter
Apie Wyman
F. G. Novy
Michigan University
Gas Trust
Metzger
Mansur
City News Notes
Owen Daviess Odell
Second Presbyterian Church
Regina
Simplex
Piano
Library of Music
Santa Claus
Pennsylvania Street
the Court Record
Pianos Chickens
Vose Fischer Braumuller
Stewart Wulschner
Kroeger and Oth
Stodart
Ers
Henry Clay Allen
Sarah
Lucinda Sherwan
Lena Buick
Mary Kunkle
Collins Renold
Anna Enright
A Starr Piano
Starr
the Starr Piano Co
Representative Piano House
Tuna
Repawina
Carerut
Movina
Camereon
Blackford C. C
Robinson
Burns
Tolin
Jones
Newton C. C
E. Ry. Co
Grantham, Caton Co. C
Byrant Lodge
Ee Ha, Jones, Knox C. C
Mz. Cc
LL & Ll. Hy Co
Tackett
Clark C. C
Hammond
Croxton
Steuben C. Cc
C. & Bt. L. Railway Colny
Robert J. Nowlin
Dearin Co
C. Appellant
Frayne Traction Company
Theo
Hardendorf
Wells C. C. Appellees
Fee Phys
Ashley Et al
Wm. E. Henderson
Marion
United States Board and Paper Company Et al
Thomas B. Moore
Rush C. C
Providence Washington Insurance Company
Lee Wolf
Monroe C. C
American Quarries Company
James Lay
Lawrence C. C
Appellee
City Railway
Hunter Baltimore
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