Burglary Suspects Surround Barn West of Loogootee
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that masked burglars who tried to rob the White River Bank in Loogootee Indiana were surrounded in a farmer’s barn west of town. A twenty man posse plus Bankers' Protective Association detectives pursued but found the robbers had fled none remained at the scene.
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White River
Catterson Festaurant
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Robbers break into Kercheval post office in Spencer county
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports that some time last night robbers entered the Kercheval post office in Spencer county and stole a small amount of money. Police have a crew on the trail, and the officers are following closely.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
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Kercheval
Spencer County
Richmond
Wayne County
Starr
Woolly
Manley
Mahan
Jury Hears Malicious Prosecution Suit in Indiana
Mrs. Mattie Johnson sues David M. Harshbarger for 460000 in three counts alleging malicious prosecution. Case drew county attention in Clark Township and went to the jury after a week of court action. An anonymous letter demanded 500 under a doorstep at the plaintiff’s former home, threatening harm if not paid.
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Indianapolis Journal
Crawfordsville
Ind
Mattie Johnson
Allnutt
David M. Harehbarger
Clark Township
Harshbarger
Weather forecast for Indiana Illinois and Ohio
Washington December 21 forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Indiana and Illinois fair Monday colder at night Tuesday fair with northwesterly winds. Ohio cloudy Monday with rain or snow in north, colder in east, brisk west winds. Tuesday fair. Maximum 48, minimum 38. Blythe section director.
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R.H
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Movements of Steamers Downgraded to Brief Arrivals
The bulletin lists arrivals and sailings from New York Plymouth and Burg, noting ships Island Dopsohageen Minneapolis Etra St Louis Southampton Cherbourg Deutsch Commonwealth Saxonia Moltke Cartha and other vessels. The entries show December dates with destinations including Hamburg Boston and Cherbourg.
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Southampton
Cherbourg
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Hamburg
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Boston
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Moltke
York
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Carthaa Boe
Indicted Woman From Kansas In Handwriting Case
A detective agency cleared Miss Mattie Allnutt of a letter writing link after handwriting was matched to an anonymous note. She was bound over to the grand jury, indicted, then the case was dismissed and she sued for damages. In Terre Haute, Walter Gossman died after a blow from an iron cuspider in a West End gambling room. Tim Nolan, a gambler, fled. police alerted, with possible sightings toward Illinois.
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Kansas
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Walter Gossman
West Terre Haute
Tim Nolan
West End
Nolan
Gossman
River at a stand halts Ohio floods in Indiana region
River conditions ease as the Ohio River stabilizes around forty feet near Evansville. Farmers report extensive damage along Green River and Wabash areas with corn losses and delayed boat traffic. Meanwhile in Terre Haute, Rose Polytechnicmidwinter exams proceed with shop work to aid holiday study, and faculty prepare for society meetings in Indianapolis.
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Ohio River
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Wabash River
Famine in Finland Concludes Page One Report
Report continues from the prior page describing a German steamer named Pure Oil under Captain Dix from Hamburg bound for Philadelphia. The ship foundered on December 15 while North Point spent five hours towing the Pure Oil to safety, detailing crew status and voyage particulars.
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Hamburg
Philadelphia
North Point
Humberts Arrested in Madrid Safefraud Case
In Madrid Mme Humbert and relatives linked to Paris safe frauds were arrested after a member handed US$48,000 to housemates. The sum was sent to the French consulate as Humberts face prison, where meals come from a nearby restaurant. They stay in separate cells with strict watch, visitors barred, and a restless but resigned mood noted.
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Humbert
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Humberts Extradition Documents Sent to Madrid
A special messenger has departed Paris for Madrid with all papers on the Humberts extradition. The Humberts were expected to arrive in Paris on Wednesday. Parayre, former Humberts steward, was arrested at Rouen and brought to Paris, with authorities seizing voluminous correspondence between him and the Humberts.
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Exiled Chinese Commander Tang Fa Siang Reported
North China News received word from Shen-ji that Tang Fa Siang, the exiled Chinese commander whose execution had been demanded by the powers, is said to be protected by the dowager Empress. Further details and confirmation were not available.
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North China News
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Tang Fa Siang
Tung Fu Stang mobilizes in Kan-Su and Shen-Si targets
The Chinese military leader Tung Fu Stang mobilizes 10 000 troops including a 4 000 man provincial garrison disbanded by imperial command. The aim is to exterminate foreigners in Shen-Si Kan-Su and seize Sian-Fu. Officials urge foreigners and missionaries to seek safety. Tung Fu Siang buys grain and fodder, maintains ties with Prince Tuan and the dowager Empress, and is believed to receive covert support and funds.
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Yung
Austrian Emigration Measures to Regulate Movement
Vienna reports an early January Reichsrath bill to restrict emigration and transfer Austrian emigrants to Austrian ships from Trieste. Fremdenblatt backs the measure as protecting home shipping and Austrian citizenship. Paris dispatch notes dismissal of the case against Jean de Rydzewski in connection with Mrs. Bien Gore’s shooting on November 19.
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White House Christmas Gift Flood Signals Roosevelt Era
Washington dispatch notes Santa Claus will visit the White House with abundant gifts for the Roosevelt family and staff. Expressmen deliver large packages. a Christmas tree may bloom in the mansion as a White House tradition expands to include gifts for servants and employees, highlighted by Archie and Quentin Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt Party Tours Rain Soaked Rapidan Estate
In heavy rain at Rapidan Virginia President Roosevelt Mrs Roosevelt and four children rode from the Wilmer mansion with host Joseph Wilmer after 3 pm returning about 5 pm They attended church services earlier the rector said nothing of the President The planned wild turkey hunt for tomorrow is canceled and the Roosevelts will return to Washington by special train at 9 am arriving 11 25 am
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Schurman Urges Philippine Independence at Cooper Union
President Jacob G. Schurman of Cornell spoke on the Philippines at the People's Institute Cooper Union, endorsing eventual independence for Filipinos. The audience vote favored his view. He recalled advising McKinley on emancipation and noted Roosevelt’s strong assertion of the Monroe Doctrine.
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Mahin Advertising expands to full eighth floor in Chicago
The Mahin Advertising Company, started four years ago with five people, now employs 116. It will occupy the entire eighth floor of the Williams Building at 20 Monroe Street, Chicago, on December 27. The new 12,000 square foot quarters offer light on four sides and accommodate magazine and newspaper advertising, bill posting, painting, streetcar ads, and related departments.
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Indiana Movement for a Credit Currency May Pass House
Washington December 21 An Indiana driven drive for a flexible credit currency gains momentum as Republicans in the House banking committee push a bill to allow national banks to issue notes up to a fraction of capital. If caucus support solidifies the measure could pass the House and head to the Senate before adjournment.
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Indianapolis
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Fowler
New Jersey
House
Committee On Rules
Overstreet
Indiana
Senate
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MacArthur’s Indianapolis visit uncertain at War Department
Washington Dec 21 The War Department had no information on General MacArthur’s plans to visit Indianapolis to inspect sites for a military post. He will decide timing independently. RAR Representative C B Landis and family arrive for holidays in the capital. Landis and the Overstreet couple will reside near each other at the Driscoll this winter. Captain Webster, retired officer, and his family depart for Shelbyville to visit Mr and Mrs Charles Major.
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Castro policy condemned by Venezuelan observers
The article quotes a Venezuelan observer calling Castro's policy far from the approval of the best citizens and those who hold Venezuela's interests at heart, asserting he is largely responsible for Venezuela's current difficulties.
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Venezuela
Castro
Nothing New At Washington In Venezuelan Imbroglio
Officials of the State Department said there was nothing public to report on the Venezuelan situation. Dispatches from European embassies and from Minister Bower in Caracas were confidential, with no important changes since the day the department noted Roosevelt’s appeal and the European powers’ suggestion of arbitration. The President remains reluctant to act as mediator.
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President communicates with officials on arbitration talks
Although the President was absent from Washington he remained in telegraphic contact with officials here. No definite developments were learned and it may take a day or two before European governments reply to the last suggestion urging arbitration under The Hague treaty.
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British and German ships reinforce Trinidad amid Venezuela block
The port of Spain report says British cruisers Indefatigable Alert Tribune and others guard four Venezuelan vessels as Kearsarge and Alabama arrive. German flagship Vineta heads to Laguayra while Stosch and training ships sail. Venezuelan unrest and hostages loom as Ferrera funds munitions and duties.
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London Press Hopes Roosevelt Acts as Arbitrator
London newspapers urge President Roosevelt to accept arbitration over the Venezuela dispute if the peace question can be solved. They fear The Hague award may be ignored by Venezuela and note Roosevelt’s reluctance, while hoping for a pacific settlement to avoid a large naval blockade. The press condemns reports of Venezuelan soldiers draggingTopaze crew ashore in Puerto Cabello and rough treatment by mobs.
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New Freight Rate News Clarifies Year Start
Reports say there will be no general rise in class rates on January 1. The Journal of Commerce notes changes in the official trunk line classification with about 200 adjustments. Some increases and many reductions are found, mainly in minimum carload weights for rate eligibility.
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Journal of Commerce
Christmas Mail Burned in Transit Westward
Syracuse officials confirmed the burning of a carload of Christmas mail en route to the West. The 700 to 800 pouches included sacks destined for Chicago and farther west, plus mail for the Philippines and Fiji islands. Fire was spotted between Peekskill and Highland and the burning car was left at Highland Station.
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Fiji Islands
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Pact to Die by Own Action Among German Prisoners
Cincinnati dispatch reports two elderly German prisoners John Tabe and Rudolph Schaum forming a pact to kill themselves. They shared a rope, Tabe obtained the other half, but Schaum was discovered before execution. Tabe died by suicide. Schaum to be examined for lunacy.
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Baseball magnates arrive for American League meeting in Chicago
The advance guard of American League magnates, Tom Loftus Henry Killilea Joe Gavin Charles J Pedder and A J Eagle reached Chicago for the annual meet at the Grand Pacific Hotel. They aim to persuade the league to grant a Pittsburg club while others from Philadelphia Cleveland and St Louis arrive expected tomorrow.
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Washington
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Boston
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U S Steel Buys Champion Mine and Adjacent Iron Ore Land
Champion Michigan December 21 United States Steel Corporation has purchased the Champion mine and a large adjoining iron ore tract for a reported cost of 2 million dollars.
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Champion, Mich
United States Steel Corporation
Champion
Proxies Won't Be Voted In Bowling Congress Meet
Mayor Bookwalter president of the American Bowling Congress returns from New York with a pledge to bar proxy votes at the Indianapolis convention. New York bowers, previously misinformed, agree to send a large delegation after discussions of the Indianapolis tournament’s high standards. The trip boosts expected attendance and solidifies support from key figures and clubs across the East and West.
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