Gas Expert Calls Bowen Gas Claim Utter Nonsense
John R. Pearson of Indianapolis Gas Co disputes a New York firm’s guarantee to deliver gas at low price. He cites 28 years in gas making and says the claim is a colossal fake, noting how an engineer would know the true costs and residuals involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Pearson
Indianapolis
George S. Bowen
Elgin
Ill
American Heat, Light and Power Company
New York
Boston
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
New York and Company
Newport
Lis Wees
Bowen
Real estate dealer charged with fraud
William A. Mendenhall a prominent real estate dealer was arrested by Detectives Haley and Splan and jailed on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses He allegedly told John Huston that he owned unencumbered land in Columbus with a clear title and sold it for payment Huston paid the purchase price but learned Mendenhall had no right or title He could not post bond and remained in jail awaiting arraignment before Judge Whallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Mendenhall
Hanson Street
Haley
Splan
Mendenhall
John Huston
Columbus
Huston
Mendenice
Husten
Hust
Whallon
Name Lucky Man At Tomlinson Hall Raffle Tonight
At eight this evening in Tomlinson Hall the winner of the rammed automobile prize will be drawn. A committee covering newspaper men has arranged to receive tickets at two, and a revolving barrel will be used to draw the specified numbers. The raffle applies to both the automobile and the other prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
the Elks
Mardi Gras
M. T. H. S. Senior Play Set for January 13
At a January meeting the M. T. H. S. senior class chose January 13 for the play, deciding against a two night run. Casts include Elsie Kopp, Betty Wiegel, Carrie Eberhardt, Inez Foley, Florine Williams, and King in The Mouse Trap by Howells. A Proposal Underities features Grace Swain, Emme Taylor, Linc Dickey, and Theodore Stempfel. Admission will be 25 and 35 cents. A theater party at the Grand is planned and several clubs will host events during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howells
Elsie Kopp
Betty Wiegel
Carrie Eberhardt
Inez Foley
Florine Williams
King
Grace Swain
Emme Taylor
Linc. Dickey
Theodore Stempfel
Manchus
Trede
Hugh Simpson
Central Avenue
Hazel Memo
Dora Bosart
Phi Delta Nus
Jesse Perine
Wim
Bess Beissenherz
College
Avand
Paul Buchannan
North Street
Martin
Chess
Buchannan
B. Burnett
Butterfield
Mueller
Garber
Fergagon
H. Leonard
R. Bauer
Bess Belssenherz
N. Williams
Clippinger
Ahbot
Dere
Hampton
Westover
E. Harrington
Wilson
Johnson
E. Gaston
Uhl
Milkmant Brazee Accused of Abusing Horse
A reported case alleges milkmant Brazee struck a horse with a bottle in a fit of anger yesterday afternoon. Police searched for him but could not locate Brazee. A caller told officials the horse bled from the neck after the blow and an investigation by humane officers is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazee
Labor Union Wins Victory in City Contract Talks
William D. Hober and Frank Duffy of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners returned from Columbus after signing an agreement with a contractor who had been the most bitter opponent of organized labor in the city. The contract requires the employer to hire only union labor going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Hober
Frank Duffy
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Columbus
Abe Roberts Hearing Delayed in Police Court
Abe Roberts, known as the colored highwayman, was arrested early yesterday and appeared before Patrolmen Mathey and Cronin. The hearing was continued until December to allow police time to gather evidence, with Roberts speaking recently to Roben T. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Roberts
Mathey and
Cronin
Yesterdut
Robitte
Roben T. Wilson
Santa Claus Visits Orphans Home In Indianapolis
Santa Claus stopped at the Indianapolis Orphans' Asylum last night delighting 118 children with toys. Mrs. John R. Wilson and Mrs. Oran Perry organized the event joined by society leaders, the asylum matron, and volunteers. A doll show, satirical acts, and a Punch and Judy demonstration sparked laughter as Santa handed gifts, with contributions from Fred Mayer, Charles Mayer & Co, H. P. Wasson & Co, and the New York Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Indianapolis Orphans’ Asylum
John R. Wilson
Oran Perry
N. A. Gladding
Edith Wall
Sidney Jerome
Fred Mayer
Charles Mayer & Co
Asylum
Mr. Mayer
Clancy
H. P. Wasson & Co
Gay
New York
Police Board approves privacy booth and revised call routing
At yesterday's Board of Public Safety meeting, a privacy booth will be built at the police station for the desk sergeant to shield transactions from reporters. Calls from patrol boxes will go to the desk sergeant instead of the Gamewell operator. The contract for revolvers was awarded to Van Camp Hardware at 10 dollars each. other bids came from Gus Habieh, Builders' Supply, and L. A. Dade. Former Patrolman John T. Greene seeks reinstatement in a petition signed by sixteen neighbors. All future police appointments will be subject to ninety days' probation and higher ranks will be filled from within the force, following the tire department grade system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
Kruger
Gamewell
van Camp Hardware Company
Raeniom
Gus Habieh
Builders’ Supply Company
L. A. Dade
Isville
Colt's
John T. Greene
Greene
Tire
Central Union Telephone plans four district system
The Central Union Telephone Company outlines a plan to divide the state into three or four districts with meetings held yesterday. Proposed districts include Indianapolis Terre Haute Anderson and likely Fort Wayne each with a district superintendent. R W Swan may head the Anderson district and A J Sheppler is discussed for Terre Haute. Indianapolis head not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telephone Company
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Anderson
Fort Wayne
R. W. Swan
A. J. Sheppler
City News Notes and Local Court Actions
The Woman's Exchange closes for the day and the Christmas luncheon is served now. Probate Judge Walker grants Ida B Laxen a divorce with custody of the minor children. Judge Allen names Walker special judge. At 1737 North Senate avenue last night the wedding of George W Lowery and Maude Atchison took place with Rev. E R West officiating and many guests present. Mattie Nicholson seeks divorce from George W Nicholson alleging repeated abuse and asks for child custody and support. August Hartman sues the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company for 15000 damages after a horse ran into a streetcar near Hamilton avenue and Washington street, killing the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Ida B. Laxen
Mattie Nicholson
George W. Nicholson
Superior Court
August Hartman
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Hartman
Hamilton Avenue
Washington Street
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Begin Annual Basket Deliveries
The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will start delivering annual baskets to the poor this morning. Baskets will include flour, meat, potatoes, corn meal and canned goods rather than luxury items. They plan to visit 50 families and leave two baskets at each stop, alongside other city charity contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Shrine
Domestic worker Mary Zellers arrested for petit larceny
Mary Zellers, a domestic for Mrs. Hitt of 216 East North Street, was arrested by Detectives Mc Guff and Lancaster for petit larceny. Mrs. Hitt reported a missing pocketbook with money, a hat, and a coat. A search of Zellers’ aunt’s home found the hat and jacket, but the money was not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Zellers
Arrest of Maggie Shaffer for drunkenness after muddy stumble
Maggie Shaffer, a longtime police-station regular, was arrested again last night on a drunkenness charge after slipping into a mud puddle in an alley and wandering the streets in soiled, mice-covered garments. Police reports say she carried two bottles of liquor and a package of tobacco during the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Shaffer
Jones Made President Of Telegraph Company
Gus Rahke’s partner in the Cumberland poolroom project now heads the American Exchange Telegraph and Money Order Company. Incorporated in Indiana with $10,000 capital, three quarters owned by Jones, the firm plans to toll for each message and route funds to race tracks in Covington Kentucky Cincinnati Ohio and St Louis Missouri to direct bets. Directors include C. J. Jones Jane M Gill and R. S. Ramsey of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
Jones
Gus Rahke
Cumberland Poolroom
American Exchange Telegraph and Money Order Company
Covington
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Grand
Telegraph Company
Cumberland
Indiana
Toomey
C. J. Jones
Jane M. Gill
R. 5. Ramsey
Indianapolis
Formal call made for party reorganization
Formal notice outlines Republican delegate apportionment by counties to districts, primary voting rules, and scheduling of district conventions. It cites Rule 3 provisions, districts not larger than civil townships, and meetings January 12 to elect state committee members. Chairman J. P. Goodrich signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee
Indianapolis
Repubiicans
Lawrence Mu Madison
Connersville
Crawfordsville
Peru
Fort Wayne
J. P. Goodrich
Mrs Mitchell Dies Suddenly In Marshall Michigan
Mrs. J. R. Mitchell wife of Dr. J. R. Mitchell pastor of Marshall Presbyterian Church died suddenly at her home last Wednesday at age fifty five. She leaves a husband two daughters and a son now in the Philippines. Dr. Mitchell previously led a Fifth Presbyterian Church ministry and later accepted a pastorate at Marshall with interment planned in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Mitchell
Presbyterian Church of
Marshall
Mich
Philippines
Mitchell
Fifth Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Muac
City to Advertise Bids for New Garbage Collection Areas
City Engineer Jeup works on garbage collection specs for annexed districts Irvington Tuxedo Cantown and other small additions where no service existed. Board of Public Works will likely advertise bids next Monday with contract to start around January 10 or 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeup
Irvington
Tuxedo
Cantown
Board of Public Works
Settlement Rejected Petition to Vacate Curzon Street
The Board of Public Works yesterday denied Mrs. Emma Wapuitz’s petition to vacate Curzon street, ending a long dispute that nearly went to court. The decision followed strong opposition from property owners and was largely guided by City Attorney Warrum’s advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wapuitz
Curzon Street
Board of Public Works
Warrum
Narrow Escape From Train Plunge Injures Brakeman
Andrew Nugent a Big Four brakeman living at 11% English avenue fell from the top of a moving freight train in the railroad yards early yesterday morning. He struck the ground between the wheels of two boxcars, suffered scalp wounds, and was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in the City Dispensary ambulance with Dr. Sheek attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Nugent
English Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sheek
Mrs. Austins Buckwheat Flavor Ad Promos Genuine Product
An advertisement touts Mrs. Austins Buckwheat as the real thing offering genuine old buckwheat flavor and urging consumers to buy the authentic product.
Ships Arrive After Very Rough Voyage
The Hamburg American liner Blucher docked in New York after a voyage in dense fog and a collision near Hamburg. A steerage scare during a violent storm was quelled by officers. Kron Prinz Wilhelm also arrived from Cherbourg after a seven day voyage disrupted by a missing propeller blade and high seas. George Kolovos, a 24 year old Greek passenger, contracted smallpox and was quarantined. 24 others were moved to Hoffman Island for investigation. The Kron Prinz Wilhelm carried 983 sacks of mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hamburg
Cherbourg
Rbourg
Bremen
Southampton
Kron Prinz
George Kolovos
Hoffman Island
Kron Prinz Wilhelm
Requisition brings Kratzer from Angola to Lima for wife desertion
Governor Durbin honored a Ohio request for Harry B. Kratzer, jailed at Angola, to be sent to Lima on wife desertion charges. Attorneys Kymer of Lima and Yeagley of Angola argued before the Governor. Kratzer had priorly been released after an initial capture, with a brief reconciliation, then desertion allegations resurfaced. The governor's decision ends the investigation and authorizes the extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Nash
Ohio
Harry B. Kratzer
Angola
Lima
Kratzer
William Kymer
John G. Yeagley
Fear and insanity cited in Tolliver killing case
Coroner's inquiry into William Tolliver's death at a Rescuer store points to a sudden fit of insanity driven by fear of medical dissection. Witnesses describe his nervous condition and jokes by friends that spurred his anxiety as he rode to the top floor, where he fought with others. The inquest may conclude soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tolliver
Dugan
Tolliver
Rear Admiral White Succumbs to Apoplexy
Rear Admiral Ed win White retired was stricken with apoplexy at the navy yard and died before aid could come. He came from Princeton to visit Rear Admiral Rodgers, commandant of the yard. White, a native of Ohio, entered the naval service in 1861 and became rear admiral on retirement in 1899. He was first cousin of William Allen White of the Emporia Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edwin White
Navy Yard
Princeton
Rodgers
White
Ohio
Naval Service
Emporia
Kan
William Allen White
Emma Gazette
Bloomington
Ross Anderson Fast
Celina
Denver
Burlington
Peoria
William R. Fast
Chicago
Hiram W. Beckwith
Abraham Lincoln
St. Luke's Hospital
Danville
Hiram Beckwith
Lincoln
Beckwith
State Historical Society of
Illinois
Berkely
Cal
University of California
France
University of Paris
Rockville
Conn
George Sykes
National Association of Woolen Manufacturers
Copenhagen
Eric Ritzau
Man Beats Wife and Drives Family Out in Street
Philip Beard of 1 Maple Street returned home intoxicated and assaulted his wife and children. Police sent two Bicyclemen to arrest him but he reportedly resisted. The wife and children were later taken back into the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Beard
Maple Street
Lowe and
Bernauer
Brace
Ghilarem Wer
Absent for six years relatives seek administratrix
An estate filing in Probate Court seeks Margaret Rowe as administratrix of Miss Anna Rowe who disappeared six years ago after informing friends she would visit a southern Indiana friend. Anna, about 28, left real and personal property likely to depreciate, and a claim against Uncle Charles Culbertson may be affected without administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Rowe
Judge Walker
Margaret Rowe
Carrie Kirkpatrick
Robert Rowe
Miss Anna
Jesse Rowe
Indiana
Miss Rowe
Mise Rowe
Charles Culbertson
Tiffany and Rogers Cleared in Court
The Police Court discharged Tiffany and Rogers, employment agents, after hearing a case of obtaining money under false pretenses. Louie Mullim admitted securing work at the English Hotel but did not take it. The firm’s attorneys presented letters from firms statewide and witnesses from factories hotels and railroads praising the firm’s honesty and fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffany & Rogers
Louie Mullim
Granville Hunt
James A. Collins
Philip Wilkinson
Waits Eleven Years To Collect Judgment
A motion to execute a judgment from eleven years earlier was filed before Judge Leathers. Sarah C. Aldridge was granted a divorce from Marshal Aldridge in October 1892 with $500 alimony. The judgment could not be collected due to lack of assessable property. Aldridge stands to inherit about $5,000 from an uncle’s estate, and Mrs. Aldridge seeks to levy that inheritance to satisfy the judgment. argument set for Dec. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leathers
Sarah C. Aldridge
Marshal Aldridge
Aldridge
Indeterminate Sentences Win for Moses and Reagan
Ben Moses and James Reagan faced trial in Criminal Court. The jury found them guilty of taking money from Randolph Butler. Reagan received a term at Indiana Reformatory from one to three years, while Moses drew seven months in the workhouse. Also fined was Harry Straught for obtaining from Mrs. Marshal Sala under false pretenses, with a ninety day workhouse sentence. Charles A. Cook sues Hammond Food Co for coupons denied redemption worth 121 dollars, seeking damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Moses
James Reagan
Randolph Butler
Reagan
Indiana Reformatory
Moses
Harry Straught
Marshal Sala
Fremont Alford
James Regan
Petit
Lence
Ana
Ener
Harry Stranee
August W. Hartman
The
Indistraction
Terminal Com
Suwr Court
Nicholson
George W. Nicholson
Charles A. Cook
Enna Food Company
Circuit Court
Hearing in Hammond Water Works Case Is Suspended
Judge Andersen of the Federal Court suspended further hearing in the suit brought by Frank H. Cooper against the Hammond Water Works company. Details linger as the court pauses proceedings and reassesses next steps in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Water Works
Andersen
Federal Court
Frank H. Cooper
Bankrupt Grocer Segar Faces Receiver in Hammond Case
Lake City Water Works of Hammond Ind seeks a receiver to run the water system and to block city cuts. Hearing resumes next Tuesday. In a separate action seven large Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania racket firms file, leading to Harry D Segar a 333 West Washington Street grocer and chinaware dealer being declared bankrupt and a receiver appointed to take charge of his stock. Court records allege debts totaling $1000 with half owed to the petitioning creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City Water Works Company
Hammond
Ind
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Harry D. Segar
West Washington Street
Segar
Court records show dismissals and judgments in multiple cases
In Superior Court rooms 1 and 3, cases including Prussian National Insurance vs Whitcomb end with dismissal for want of prosecution and a divorce decree with costs. Other judgments: Hildebrand against Schurman for 2548.30 plus costs, and Ketch Jr. vs McSS for damages. Criminal Court resumes trial in Fremont Alford with guilty verdicts and fines. New suits filed include Hartman vs Indistrac tion and Terminal Com demand damages and Nicholson vs Nicholson divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
John L. McMaster
Prussian National Insurance Company
Stettin
Germany
Theodore Whitcomb
Vinson Carter
Myrtle Perkins
Arthur D. Perkins
Caroline Hildebrand
Charles Schurman
John L. Ketch Jr
Next Friend
McSs Pany
Appellate Court Minutes and Brief Notices
Fragmented OCR lists multiple case items from Marion County and others. Mentions James B Clow versus John S Brown and several other dockets including First National Bank of P Ind vs Thomas L Beach, Erie Railroad, Matt Neff versus Metropolitan Life, and William Henderson with amended assignment of errors. References indicate notices and briefs filed with Marion and Madison counties and other courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Clow
John S. Brown
Mon
Cc. C. Appellants
Brief & Cinnail
Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company
Marion County
Appellate Court
First National Bank of P Ind
Thomas L. Beach
Pike C. Oo
Kppeant
Acetone Ee
Indiana
Erie Railroad
Fulton C. C. A
Matt Neff
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Marion
C. Appellee
William J. Yee
Scott K. Newcomb
Madison C. C
Williamn A. Henderson
Thomas Ashley
Dreyfus Commission Begins Deliberation On Dossier
Paris December 23 The Dreyfus commission reviewed the Mercier report and the evidence submitted by War Minister Andre. The commission plans careful study of voluminous documents and expects no decision for several days. They are generally seen as leaning toward Mercier and favorable to Dreyfus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dreyfus
Victor Mercier
Ministry of Justice
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Lucky Man
Orphans
Telephone Company
Central Union
City News Notes
Grand Jury
Cumberland Organization
Blucher
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Harry Kratzer
Central Union Telephones
Lessen
Pittsburg
South
Waits
Reagan Workhouse
Hammond Food Company
Cook
the Court Record
Criminal Court
Supreme Court
Dreyfus Commission
Peter
Mont Blanc
Lamont, Corliss & CO
Hudson Street
U. G. Lipes Stevenson
Jon Oe
Dean Bros. Eee Ae Ind
Roma
C.aneshaensel & CO
East Ohio Street
Journal
Rox Atkins
Barry
Carter
Washington St
Mass
Sicily
No. H. Messenger
East
Gnoons
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