Grand Jury finishes December session with 15 indictments
After examining numerous witnesses the December grand jury finished its work returning fifteen indictments. Among them a murder count against Marshal Harrington aged six for shooting a boy on East Morris street Dec 1. Others include petit larceny and receiving stolen goods charges against multiple suspects. Several discharge recommendations were noted in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Harrington
Albert Nicholas
East Morris Street
Harrington
Harry Knickerbocker
Philander Bennett
Harry Edwards
Marion Browder
Jack
Cnet
Jake Addington
Bertemtienilyst
Iway
Knickerbocker
Edwards
Princess” Rivera
William Haley
Dean Old Man
Hastings
Neb
T ‘Ore
Alford
Four Big Damage Suits Filed in Local Courts
Four large damage lawsuits totaling 24000 were filed in the Superior Courts yesterday. Charles O. Wamsley sues Big Wour Railway for 10000 over his wife Minnie Wamsley’s death on Oct 13 when struck crossing Roach street North Indy. Miram Nicewander seeks 10000 from Indy Traction & Terminal after a car incident on Belmont Ave. Two 32000 suits name Frank Bird Transfer Co and Indiana Traction Co over a cab accident on Kentucky Ave causing injuries and loss of services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wour
Charles O. Wamsley
Minnie Wamsley
Big Wour Railway Company
Roach Street
North
Mira
Reagan
Frank Bird Company
Indianapolis & Martinsville Transit Company
Kentucky Avenue
Traction Company
Fremont Alford
Pees Stewart
Indiana Reformatory
Charles E. Shrover
United States Land Filtration Company
Foreclos Superior Court
Hoem L .Wiliam Nicewander
Indianapolis
Aow Sod and Terminal Company
Superior Cour Nia
Eagd
Frank ‘Binder Transfer Iy
Desk Bird Transfer pany @t
C. Wamsley, Admr
Cleveland, T, Chicago & St. Louis Railway
Superior
Central Bond Company
The
Fore- Superior Court
Jury Cannot Reach Verdict in $25 000 Damages Suit
A jury in the John L. Ketcham Jr. vs. McElwaine Richards Co suit for alleged permanent injuries from a marble crane fall failed to reach a verdict after court. Judge Alford later sentenced Stevenson building janitors William Blackburn and Walter Payne on cigar theft counts. one pleaded guilty and both received workhouse terms and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Ketcham, Jr
McElwaine-Richards Company
Saree Ween Carter
Baer
Alford
William Blackburn
Walter Payne
Stevenson
Court records outline multiple cases and judgments
Superior Court rooms hear divorce and custody rulings with findings for plaintiffs. Criminal court imposes terms, fines, and disfranchisement. New suits filed include foreclosures, damages, and transfers. Appellate Court minutes and briefs noted with various case actions and dismissals.
Salvation Army to Distribute 1136 Christmas Baskets in Indianapolis
The Salvation Army, aided by Irvington and Hall Place churches, will deliver 1136 Christmas food baskets to Indianapolis families starting at 6 am. Each basket includes chicken, cabbage, potatoes, apples, preserves, bread, and pie, funded by local donors totaling about 1730 pounds of chicken and hundreds of other items. Volunteers, led by Captain Atkins with city partners and police, will distribute baskets across the city, some by runners to reach distant areas, with The War Cry and a color picture of Mrs Booth Tucker included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapols
Salvation Army
Irvington
M. E
Hall Place M. E
Army
South Capitol Avenue
Atkins
Captain Atkins
Township of
Indianapolis
Michigan
Indiana
Blanche B. Bates
Death of E Folsom shocks city insurance pioneer
E Folsom a veteran insurance man died at his home 415 Park Avenue at 11 15 last night aged sixty five He led Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company as general agent and later served as loan agent for Travelers Insurance and recently chaired the committee organizing the Consumers Gas Company books He leaves a widow and two children Edson F Folsom and Mrs W Buttolph with funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. &. Folsom
Park Avenue
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Consumers’ Gas Company
Lan Insurance
Folsom
Ee Tne
Edson F. Folson
W. Buttolph
Volunteers Bring Christmas Joy To Four Hundred Children
Hundreds of children and their parents enjoyed a Christmas event at the American Volunteers room 531 West Washington. Each child received a gift from a tree adorned with tinsel and candles after volunteers recorded names. Gifts included toys candy books school supplies stockings and more. Special efforts ensured useful presents and a plan to reach distant youngsters with afternoon care and a later Christmas program and stereopticon show at Masonic Hall to raise funds for the next year's Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Washington Street
Captainston
Masonic Hall
Christ
Heavily Laden Baskets Distributed to the Poor
Sixty three heaping baskets were given to as many poor people at the German House by the German Ladies Aid Society. Streetcar tickets and $2 for excess eatables were provided to late arrivals and old folks. Old clothes were distributed, and a donor's letter noted a daughter seeking to join the society. Mr. Grout led the distribution with evident satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Ladies’ Aid Society
Grout
Indiana public schools face $3 million annual cost and fund totals
State Superintendent Cot ton reports Indiana public schools cost about 3 million dollars yearly to operate. The school fund totals 10 498 716 09 with 6 260 653 in revenue allocated to teachers. The state lists 17 113 teachers and 9 375 school houses, four log structures in Parke Dubois Harrison and Perry counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton
Indiana
Eeeed Ce
Parke
Dubois
Harrison
Perry
Suit by the Shovers to Secure Money Due
Charles E. Shover and Ora D. Shover sue United States Land Filtration Company and others over unpaid contract sums for filtering beds built in Sept and Dec actions. They seek 10,000 in damages after receiving 5,808 of 15,563 due. Also Marion Trust reports estate receipts totaling 16,117 and Carter firm shares valued at 14,000.15 with 8,358 paid to Sanconegsontea by. wg ey wane executed by the surviving partners and due Oct. 15, 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Shover
Ora D. Shover
United States Land Filtration Company
Consolidated Coal and Lime Company
Cleveland Silex Stone Company
Shovers
United States Land Filtration Comy
The
Marion Trust Company
George H. Carter
Carter-l Lee Lumber Company
Walker
Frank J. Lee
Frederick L. Carter
Carter
Patrolman Arrests Louis Brewer on Grand Larceny Charge
Patrolman Johnson jailed Louis Brewer of S17 Buchanan Street on a grand larceny charge after he allegedly stole a paid watch and several suits of clothes from Mrs. Bridgett Kern on State Street where he boarded. Brewer denied the charge, but authorities claim to have evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Louis Brewer
Buchanan Street
Brewer
Bridgett Kern
State Street
Gant
Lamp Explodes Causing Fire At West Twenty-eighth Street Home
A lamp exploded in the residence of O. M. Lawier at No 6 West Twenty-eighth street last night. The blaze caused a loss of about 6 with burning coal oil splashing into the room. Fire department action prevented further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Lawier
West Twenty-eighth Street
Free Department
City News Notes Highlights Local Closures and Events
Indianapolis Public Library closes for two holidays with only the reading room open tomorrow. Racine Young Men’s Christian Association invites calendars from local firms for a New Year exhibit. Michael Rafferty, longtime assistant bailiff, absent due to illness. Rev Owen Davies Odell illness means no evening service at Second Presbyterian or Sunday school. Mrs Matilda Wilkins, 49 Dorman street, dies. funeral at her residence with Crown Hill interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Public Library
Owen Davies Odell
Second Presbyterian Church
Matilda Wilkins
Dorman Street
Walter Wilkins
Johnson, Hassler & Lee
Crown Hill
Manual Training High School
Shortridge
First case tried under a new law in Indiana
Colonel Russell B. Harrison returns from Brownstown where the Jackson Circuit Court tried the first case under the 1901 law allowing an illegitimate child to inherit from an intestate father. The Daggy estate, about $15,000, goes to the daughter after a nightlong jury verdict, with likely Supreme Court appeal planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell B. Harrison
Brownstown
Jackson
Lawrence County
Thomas Oscar Daggy
Bedford National Bank
Lawrence
Thomas Daggy
Daggy
Col. Harrison
William Brannaman
Seymour
Supreme Court
Brooks
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Broooks
Supreme Courts
United States Supreme Court
Indiana
Iowa
California
Washington
Office Boy Recalls Christmas Eve Show at River Avenue
An office boy describes a River Avenue Baptist Church Christmas program featuring white dressed children as fairies, Uncle Sam and Johnny Bull cameos, Santa Claus handshakes, a small girl singing to Santa, a doll lullaby, and candy distribution to conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Avenue Baptist Church
Santa Claus
Uncle Sam
Johnny Bull
Third Annual Ball of Switchmen's Union Held at Tomlinson Hall
The third annual ball of local lodge No 146 of the Switchmen's Union of North America drew over 500 labor members and friends to Tomlinson Hall last night. The grand march started at 10 pm, followed by hours of dancing. Christmas icony and cedar adorned the hall. committees led by R C Rogers N B Smith and C E Dethie organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge No. 146
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Tomlinson Hall
Organized Labor
R. C. Rogers
N. B. Smith
C. E. Dethie
Patrick B. Mathews
A A. Lemmons
George Jock
Eugene Rogers
A. Conn
J. M. Frute
Midwinter fashions in New York glow with kilted skirts and velvet gowns
The Indianapolis Journal notes New York winter fashion, favoring light weight fabrics, kilted skirts, military and velvet looks, with gold accents, elaborate yokes, and diverse princess gowns. Fresh color inclines toward champagne and sage greens, while fur coats remain common yet practical for moderate days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
New York
Florida
California
May Manton
Midnight Service at Holy Innocents Church
The annual choral service began at midnight last night at Holy Innocents Church for parish communicants. Specially prepared music was performed by the choir as the service proceeded in a solemn, candlelit setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Innocents
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Superior Court
John L. McMaster
Laelia Yount
William Yount
Vinson Carter
Rons M
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Costa
la. Jr
Next Friend
Company
E. Avery
Edward EB. Hatfield
Circuit Court
Henry Clay Allen
Jessie Cox
Harrison Porter Cox
Merzie G
Laxen
Frederick Laxen
New Buns
Coachman
Cyrun A. Prather
Clinton C. C
Appellate Court
Warplus
King Ets
Board Rs of
Martin County
Orange Nee
Gee
Jes M. Cooper
C. Appelte
Booth Tucker
West Washington Street
Administrator
City News Notes
Switchmen’s Union
Central Union Telephones
Boston
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Gotham
Journal
Coook
Indianapolis GasCo
South Pennsylvania Street
Willig’s Furniture Store
Washington St
Vonnegut
East Satre
Struth
Rox Atkins
uUen
Barry
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