Births add to families in local vital statistics column
Vital Statistics December 24 lists numerous birth notices with pairs of parents and newborns across Indianapolis addresses. Notable entries include Anns Hansmore at 224 Minerva a girl and Lula Brogue at 96 West Twenty Winfield Scott Rowley, plus many others linking couples and infants. The column also includes medical notices, business directory snippets, and a few obituaries or personal items tied to the era’s community records.
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Aid Anns Hansmore
Minerva
Lula
Smuggling Case Hearings in Port Rico Details Liquor Shipments
Witnesses testifying in San Juan before US Commissioner Anderson describe smuggling charges against Lieut. Com. George W. Mentz and James Brennan. Evidence includes whisky sent from St Thomas to Captain Dunlap and shipments of liquors from St Thomas aboard the Uncas. Names cited include Charlies W Parks Robert Giles and Lowndes. Movements involved boxes from Mentz storeroom delivered to an army wagon driver.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Anderson
George W. Mentz
James Brennan
Country Club
St. Thomas
Uncas
Laurel
Andrew Dunlap
Naval Station
Uneas
Dunlap
Mentz
Charlies W. Parks
Robert Giles
Automobile Transportation Company
Lowndes
Charles H. T. Lowndes
Edward R. Lowndes
Marine Corps
Mr. Lowndes
New Currency Bill Sparks Editorial Debate in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Journal reprints B B Johnson’s Richmond critique, arguing the proposed currency bill would inflate money supply via asset currency, risking devaluation. Jefferson H. Claypool laments inflation risks, while Sabina Von Steinbach defends socialist views and natural laws.
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Indianapolis Journal
B. B. Johnson
Richmond
Ind
House Committee On Banking
Johnson
Congress
Wall Street
West
Middle West
New York
Great West
Jefferson H. Claypool
Indianapolis
Rates Maintained Across Era as Rail Passengers Rally
A railroad official stated the past year saw strict tariff maintenance across lines, with no wide rate cuts and passengers receiving uniform rates. Panhandle earnings for November fell $41,921 from 1991, due to freight congestion and a 10 percent wage rise, while net income dropped $52,182 for the eleven months. President Miron J. Carpenter of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois resigns to join Pere Marquette in Detroit. his long career spanned multiple lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Panhandle
Liggett
Pomerania Sqeeee
Carpenter
Miron J. Carpenter
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Road
Pere Mar
Detroit
Pere Marquette
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
St. Paul
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Duluth & Iron Range
Rail line upgrades and corporate shakeups across major roads
Railroads announce cross city grade elimination in Cleveland at a cost of 10000 with seven lines sharing funds including Big Four and Pennsylvania. Philadelphia & Reading boosts coal service by moving 78 trains and 20 locomotive power. Pennsylvania directors plan leadership changes while Appleyard syndicate buys Bellaire line for trolley conversion. Baltimore & Ohio to build 200 mile link shortening Baltimore to Pittsburgh. Wabash extends West Virginia reach by acquiring Charleston Clendening & Sutton Railroad. Illinois Central restructures sales and staff to comply with retirement rule.
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D. T. Bacon
Indiana Car Service Association
Urbana
J. B. Hill
Pennsylvania Lines West
Pittsburg
Santa Fe
Mayor Low
New York and New Jersey Company
New York
Pennsylvania
J. T. Douglas
Chicago & Great Western
Buffalo
Ine
M. F. van Horn
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Momence
Dubuque
Illinois
J. B. McLaren
Erie Hnes
Huntington
Chicago Great Western
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Erie Railway
Lake Shore
Chicago
Kansas City
A. D. Perry
Chicago & Alton
C. C. Dean
A. J. Smith
L. F. Vosburgh
Rio Grande Western
The
Grande Southern
St. Louis & Iron
Erie
Nickelplate
Cleveland Terminal & Valley Company
Philadelphia & Reading
Philadelphia
D. Lewis
W. C. Arp
Vandalia
Pennsylvania Lines
Robert Pitcairn
Cassatt
Pennsylvania & Pittsburg
Altoona
Spencer Trask & Co
New York City
Felton
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Zanesville
Appleyard Syndicate
Bellaire, Zanesville & Cincinnati Railroad
Wheeling
Wabash
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
West Virginia
Charleston, Clendening & Sutton
Beverly
W. Va
West Virginia Central & Pittsburg
Wabash Syndicate
Henry G. Davis
Elkins
Illinois Central
A. J. McDougal
General Eastern
New Orleans
W. J. McHame
William Murray
J. A. Hollis
Memphis
O. R. Smith
Vicksburg
W. J. Kelland
Louisville
J. A. Stott
F. W. Harlow
Cincinnati
Letter to Judge Grosscup on trusts and industrial evolution
A letter to Judge Grosscup from an Omaha reader argues for allowing large industrial trusts as a natural development, cites the Sherman Antitrust Act of July 2018, and compares U S and German approaches. It questions how ownership of industry will be distributed and warns against letting a few masters oppress many. The piece reflects debates on trust power, public purpose, and economic change.
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Supreme Court
Repeal of Sherman Act Urged by Indiana Reader
SCMITCHELL S. MEYBERG argues the Sherman anti trust law is constitutional and necessary to curb powerful combinations that throttle competition. He cites failures to enforce, courts, and political fear, urging stronger enforcement rather than new laws to protect labor and prevent unjust price controls. He warns of dangers to public welfare if trusts grow unchecked.
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Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Rome
New York Central
New York
Buffalo
New York Central Railroad
West Shore Iiroad
Delaware, Lackawanna Western
Lehigh Valley
United States
Ees
Monnett
Ohio
Interstate-commerce Commission
Thenterstate-commerce Commission
Uni States Supreme Court
Joint Traffic Association
United States District
Hazel
West Shore
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Pennsylvania
Scmitchell
Meyberg
Indianapolis
Postoffice Robbed by Local Gang at Towanda
Bloomington Ill Dec 24 A gang of robbers active in the area for a year cleaned out the Towanda postoffice last night They took about one hundred dollars all stamps and mail with value estimated from to 1000 No further details on the crew.
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Bloomington
Ill
Towanda
Diplomatic Trust in Venezuela Aboard Bowen’s Office
A satirical New York Sun poem portrays foreign ministers from Britain Germany Holland and Italy leaving busy scenes and asking Bowen to run their offices. Bowen replies with casual “All right” as each envoy seeks a smooth counterservice amid a looming fight.
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Britain
Bowen
Holland
Reed Smokeless Furnace suit against Indiana heard in court
The Reed Smokeless Furnace Company argued its $2,000 claim for a smoke consuming device furnished to the Northern Prison before three Superior Court judges in Room 1. The case was taken under advisement and will not be decided until after January 1. The court also partially heard D A Roach’s claim for back sheriff’s salary due to short appropriations.
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Reed Smokeless Furnace Company
Indiana
Superior Court
Reed Company
D. A. Roach
Supreme Court
Roach
Eastes Wife Seeks Divorce and 5000 Alimony
Alice M. Eastes sued Charles C. Eastes in Circuit Court for an absolute divorce and $5,000 alimony. She accuses him of cruelty and misconduct, claiming he forced her to work in the farm fields in addition to household duties. The couple married in July 184 and separated in July this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. Eastes
Charles C. Eastes
Archie Great House Receiver Appointed in Drug Store Case
Judge Vinson Carter in Room 3, Superior Court appointed Archie Great House receiver for the drug store at Senate Avenue and North Street. The filing by Fox cites irregularities in Manning and Fox’s partnership, seeking to secure remaining assets and ensure fair operation and losses sharing.
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Vinson Carter
Superior Court
Archie Greathouse
Senate Avenue
North Street
Alexander E. Manning
Truat Fox
Fox
Manning
Hard to Get a Divorce in Marion County Circuit Court
Laura B Alexander sues Alfred Alexander of Shelbyville for divorce on grounds of lack of support. Venue change sought to ensure justice after difficulty securing divorce in Shelby county court. Also rapid overview of mortgage exemption case, contempt affidavit against county auditor Harry B Smith, and divorce trial of J Harry Lakin from Pearl M Lakin with cross complaint. Administrator Willim H Coleman posts $20 000 bond for Sarah M Cool estate, with Attorney General William L Taylor as security.
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Laura B. Alexander
Alfred Alexander
Shelbyville
Marion County
W. B. Schwartz
Circuit
Harry B. Smith
Allen
J. Harry Lakin
Pearl M. Lakin
Lakins
Lakin
Willim H. Coleman
Sarah M. Cool
Walker
William L. Taylor
Court Docket Briefs From Indiana Courts
Superior Court in Room 1-John L. McMaster hears Reed Smokless Furnace Co v State of Indiana and Daniel A. Roach v Indiana under advisement. Room 3-Vinson Carter presides over Silas M. Shepard receiver v Meridian National Bank. case compromised with costs paid. Circuit Court Judge Henry Clay Allen oversees Thompson v Huffman dismissed with costs. Schmidt v Indianapolis Street Railway verdict judgment for defendant. Lankin v Lankin trial begun. Criminal Court Judge Fremont Alford sentences Samuel Shambaugh, aged fourteen, to Reform School until age twenty-one. New suits include Thompson v Heaton contract action, Washburn v McCarty damages, Gray v Green replevin, Eastes v Eastes divorce.
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Superior Court
John L. McMaster
The
Reed Smokless Furnace Company
State of Indiana
Daniel A. Roach
Vinson Carter
Silas M. Shepard
Meridian National Bank
Circuit Court
Henry Clay Allen
John W. Thompson
Charles Huffman
Joseph Schmidt
Indianapolis Street Railway
Harry Lankin
Pearl Lankin
Fremont Alford
Samuel Shambaugh
Frank E. Heatons
Horace A. Washburn
J. F. McCarty
Gray & Gribben
Frank Green
Alice M. Eastes
Charles C. Eastes
Supreme Court New Suit and Appellate Court Notices
Multiple entries list new suits and appellate actions with assignments of errors and briefs. Names include James Whitson, Adolph Zuelly, Albany Land Company, Blanche Goodwine, Moses J. Stewart, and various defendants. courts cited include Washington D C, Perry, Albany, Marion, and Delaware circles with minutes and briefs noted.
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Supreme Court
James Whitson
State of Indiana
Washington D. C
Adolph Zuelly
Martin F. Caspar
Perry C. C
Albany Land Company Et al
Willis D. Reckel
Delaware
C. C. Appellants
Real Estate Transfers Filed in Marion County Recorder
Instruments filed for record in Marion County Indiana list transfers including Walter J Hubbard et ux to the city of Indianapolis Lot M Patterson's add 500.00 and various receiverships and lot transfers in Forest Park and other additions. Notable entries include Joseph A Moore to Miel A Van Buren receiver and Fred J Steen to Julia R Cummings Lot 14 Sq 1 Lincoln Park 3800.09 650000 Charles T Burgoyne commissioner to various owners and subdivisions. total transfers and building permit for Sookie Harrison dwelling 535 Kalkton avenues.
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Recorder’s
Marion County
Indiana
Aewes
Citianapolis
At &Tterson
Walter J. Hubbard
Indianapolis
Lot M. Patterson
Joseph A. Moore
Miel A. van Buren
Correvs Suremnse
Frank J. Steen
Julia R. Cummings
Wee
Lincoln Park
Wiliam A. van Buren
Pts
William A. van Buren
Forest Park
Margaret J. Christian
van Buren
Hannah Moore
William Buren
RG Vey Semanteae
Indiana Atterson
Lowe
Ellett
Cee
Leon Phebe Kealing
Emil Fertig
Ee Cawee
Hallet
Conrad Lo
Bauer
Rosemont
Phebe Saakas
Albert E_ Metz
Charles T. Burgoyne
Seema N. Tegedon
Woodlawn
Mary Weinbrecht
Schnell
West End
George C
Rmea Ux
South Merl
Lienst
Aeteela Sout
Broadmen
B. Assa. Na Appel
Martindale
Alice Coster
Alto Jacob
Funcker
Marion Park
Mary Ryan
Wiliam
Fletcher
Na F. Webb
Ae Ey
South Park Tant Company
Rosalia Huhn
Lot
South Park
Oseph C. McClain
John Moore
Tage & Tansedile
Bik H. Langedale
August
Edward DB
Lote
Hare
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Katy Howard
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Lillian May Herbert
Petty
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Yivia Calvin
Alter Strough
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Nen Meyers
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Bell
Allie Stine
Wade
Della Thompson
Moore
Ti Ohh Timberiak
Homer Whiteside
Prudence Jennette
Sarah
Frank C. Ludden
Lyle E. Mikesell
W. Walter
Emma T. Bridebaugh
SB. Mendenhall
Elisabeth Meyers
B. Lynch
Amy Kimball
J. Beott
Nellie J. Burke
Daniel Hoffa
Rachell
Randsall
T. Shipp
Bersie I Reno
Anna Gandalfo
M. Carney
Daisy J. Stephenson
McMillan
Olive Miles
A. Emerich
Mary E. Hollman
L. Bailey
Zelda Foltz
E. Buritt
Edna Bailey
W. Wright
Ollie E. Negley
HH. Ee
Aliee Reagan
Ard Smith
Grace Efla Ward
Hortsman
Nelile Romminger
A. Jarrett
Elizabeth Hasse
Sims
Verdona Bowen
Annis James Chappel
Charles
A. Hubbard
Columbia
Borchert
Hendricks
Stewart
Walter Fridges
Locke
Kiemn
Holbrook
East
Washington
Bee Coleman
Ruth
Irvington
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J. Coleman
Entrance Crown Hill
Eer & Son
St. Tel
Adams Crriegher
BE. Kregelo
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Fleanner & Buchanan
Millmals Street
Gregory & Appel
Manhattan
Meridian
Dean Bros’ Duplex
W. Larue
Chalfant
Michigan Streets
Carrara
the Builders’ Supply Co
Ce Ose
Dearborn St. Chicago
United States Corps
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Manila
Enced Solicitors
Apply Com
Sunda Journal
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Gardner
Kentucky
Marion Hospital
Rollyn Hawkins
Virginia Ay
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Ocalist
Newton Claypool
Ohio St
Union First-Claw
Ted
Brown
Rrorosa S
Board of Trustees
Central Indiana
Ee Puneral
Frank Blanchard
Tel
Lady Attendant Flurists
Bertermann Bros
New No
Mass. Av
N. del. St
Thompson R. Bell
Ap Eg
Ingalls Block
Ir Indianapolis
Horace Wood
Financial
C F. Sayles & CO
East Market Street
C. N. WILLIAMS @ CO
Market St. Financial
Clements & Evans
North Meridian St
Por
Mr. J. H. Claypool
Barret
Bristol
Sabina von Steinbach
Jayne
Grosscup
the Diplomatic Trust In
Venezuela
Horatio
AMUS
Missouri
Suwanee River
ENTS
the Mills OF Justice
Ealthy Farmer
Appoin
Shelby County
Schwartz
the Court Record
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Charles A. Casey
Andrew B. Hanna
Putnam C
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Jacob Litt
Etry
Clayton White
Marie Stuart & CO
Esmonda
Gevaro & Latter
Yankee Comedy Four
Les Frasettes
Zazel & Vernon
Kelsey & Kent
Albertus & Miller
Matiree
Sie
Empire Theater Best
Fred Irwin
POLO
Indianapolis Vs. Richmond Cyclorama
Hyder’s
OMEGA
Indianapolis Gas Company
Pennsylvania Street
C. I. Fletcher
South Year Street
J. H. Boyer
Nttiog Glass
21 West
F. W. Hannah
National Osteceaeee Association
Law Bidg
J. F. Spaunhurst
Stevenson Building
Pany
Elizabeth Pierce
Marion C.C
Jackson T. Polk Et al
Grafton Johnson
Johnson C. C. Appellants
Sookie Harrison
Kalbton Avents
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