Heavy police court docket crowds youth cases
The police court and juvenile court sessions stretched to 6:30 pm with many juvenile cases. Ford and Lanham were discharged after police evidence proved insufficient. Locklear and others faced varying outcomes from fines to workhouse, while the juvenile court saw fifteen cases, with many youths fined or suspended and meetings crowded with about eighty spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ford
Ollie Lanham
Morgan
Seyfried and
Marshall
Ford
Lanham
Stubbs
Arthur Locklear
Ephraim Covington
Camp Street
Locklear
Covington
Therisoner
Walker
South and
Ilinois Streets
Thomas Corydon
Edward Wilson
Oscar Man
John Huffman
Alfred Southern
Huffman
Southern
Jimmo Cooney
Vernie Morris
Bert Kelly
Roy Sudloff
Louis Svueloff
John Jameson
Grover Sturgis
Oscar Allis
George Corkins
Reuben Wright
Lon Ryan
Walter Gibson
Columbia Avenue
Corhers
Sucloff Brothers
Reformatory
Case settled in circuit court on damages verdict
The circuit court jury awarded James B. Davis damages against Harrison J. Bickell and Thomas Quinn after a lengthy dispute over garnishment. Bickell estimated costs at $100 so far, with earlier claims and a prior judgment of $140 in a justice court. The case has traveled through demurrer rulings and appellate review before the two day jury trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Davis
Harrison J. Bickell
Thomas Quinn
Bickell
Davis
Big Four Railway Company
Allen
Huffman Suit Seeks Weekly Support in Local Court
Marie Huffman files suit against Edward Huffman and James Huffman her father in law employer alleging abandonment of her and their five month old baby since September 22 1901. She states Edward earns five dollars weekly owns eighty eight dollars in property and expects a five dollar inheritance from his father requesting a three five weekly allowance.
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Marie
Huffman
Edward A. Huffman
James Huffman
Election Decision Keeps Newton County Seat Battle Alive
The Supreme Court ruled an election to decide removing Newton county seat must proceed despite Kentland courthouse plans. Morocco and Brook failed to secure the courthouse, while a 18% Legislature provision triggered the vote. Judge Dowling stated Kentland’s courthouse order does not seal its status. Reed wins $15,000. Supreme Court limits employer liability for interstate injuries.
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Supreme Court
Newton County
Kentland
Morocco
Brook
Board of Commissioners
Goodland
Dowling
Fiec
Clement V. Reed
Baltimore & Ohie Southwestern Railway Company
Marion county legal actions and injury case notes
Romus F. Stuart alleged tax recovery suit against Sterling R. Holt as county treasurer faces appeal after a Marion county ruling found Stuart ineligible to sue. Pliny W. Bartholomew, attorney for Stuart and Marion county taxpayers, filed a bill of errors with the Supreme Court clerk alleging lower court errors and seeking reversal. The case cites demurrer sustainment by the lower court with exceptions for Charles A. Bookwalter and George H. McCaslin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny W. Bartholomew
Romus F. Stuart
Marion County
Sterling R. Holt
Supreme Court
Stuart
Bartholomew
Charles A. Bookwalter
George H. McCasilin
Court Calendar: Divorces and New Suits in Superior Court
Roombyroom docket listing trials and filings includes Chester Dickerson v. C. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Co. damages with jury trial. new suit Kerlina Schmidt v. Frank X. Schmidt et al.. Elleworth L. Alcott v. Martin V. McGilhard. Lorenz Schmidt v. Minnia Sidensticker to quiet title. Marie S. Hoffman v. Edward Hoffman et al.. Nellie B. Ballard v. William O. Ballard divorce. Effie Givens v. William Givens divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerlina Schmidt
Frank X. Schmidt
Superior Court
Elleworth L. Alcott
Martin
Higher courts record 1945 Kent vs Sigler consolidated
Appellate docket listing decisions and summaries from the Supreme and Appellate Courts. Includes Newton C C affirmations and reversals, interpretations of choice of law, and notices on cases such as Wape Co v Reed and Anna E St Clair et al. vs Henry M Marquell et al with various transfers, briefs, and leave to assign errors.
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Supreme Court
Kent
Sigler
Newton C. C
Dowling
Board of Commissioners
Wape Co
Reed
Pike Co. C
Ordan
C. J
Ulinois
Indiana
Illinois
Employers’ Stability Act
John Reagan
The
First National Bank of Chicago
Reagan
Anna E. St. Clair
Henry M. Marquell
Delaware
C. C
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Susan Davis
Samuel Brown
Florence’o. McClain
State of Indiana
John Kiefer
David Wheatley
Tipton C. C. Appellee
Legal Opinions on Labor Rights and Unfair Trade Practices
Judge Chetlain of the Superior Court in Chicago holds that workers may organize and strike peaceably, using streets for persuasion without threats, while limiting intimidation. The case on Cascaret vs Casterets enjoins deceptive packaging and branding, finding fraud. A Telegraph case grants damages for mental distress from missed telegram delivery. A municipal ordinance in Arkansas bars keeping a jackass near residents as a nuisance under local powers.
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Chetlain
Superior Court
Chicago
Chicago Legal News
Cascaret
United Sates Court of Appeals
Seventh Circuit
Southwestern Rep
Ark
James
Gallup Taxes To Be Paid By Check In Days
Delinquent taxes on the Gallup estate expected soon as Attorney General Taylor receives a letter from W. P. Gallup’s attorneys stating a check will be forwarded in a few days. Total due to state, county, city, township and schools is pending final calculation.
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Gallup
Taylor
W. P. Gallup
Union Trust Company to spend 25000 on enlarging offices
Union Trust Company will invest about 25000 to enlarge its present quarters refurnish offices and convert the west wall to create a single large room. The basement will house real estate and insurance businesses a three story addition will be built for directors and private offices plus a new elevator and stairway changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Trust Company
Henry Eitel
Trust Company
New Molders Scale Adopted After National Conference
The National Founders' Association and the Molders' Union of North America agreed on a new wage scale at a Denison Hotel conference. Floor men gain 10 cents daily to 2.85, bench men 25 cents to 2.65, replacing the old year end scale. Attendees included Penton, Harlan, Jones for the founders and Metcalf, Phillips, Black for the union. Black served as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Hotel
National Founders’ Association
Molders’ Union of North America
Founders’ Association
John A. Penton
Association
Detroit
D. E. Harlan
Lima
Ohio
W. A. Jones
Chicago
R. H. Metcalf
Cincinnati
W. J. Phillips
D. Black
Iron Molders’ Journal
Independent grocers form group to aid Sunday open shops
A hall meeting of independent grocers and butchers on West Sixteenth formed a nucleus organization to protect members from Sunday closing prosecutions. Graf's acquittal sparked action. a fund was raised for his trial. Twelve to fifteen merchants elected officials and drew up plans to recruit about a hundred small grocers. The move pits independent dealers against Retail Grocers' Association and clerks, with possible Supreme Court action and broader labor ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ward
West Sixteenth Street
Gottfried Graf
Graf
Frank DeWitt
J. P. Stilz
Retail Clerks’ Association
Retail Grocers’ Association
Clerks’ Association
Independent
Organization of Grocers and Butchers and
Central Labor Union
Retail Groc
The Travest Index of the Family Economy in Dress
A stitched collage of late autumn to spring fashion notes on sleeves skirts and outerwear. It covers Elbow to Capulet sleeves, velvet muffs, and Paquin gowns, with tips on warmth hidden in stylish outfits and a portrait of home routine values.
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New York Post
Alexandra
Groceryman Acquitted After Sunday Opening Trial
Gottfried Graf, owner of a small grocery at 1a Wright Street, was acquitted in Justice Sheppard's Court after a swift jury deliberation. His attorney Leo M. Rappaport argued that necessity and the shop's poor clientele required Sunday operation, noting patrons cannot afford spoilage costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottfried Graf
Wright Street
Justice Sheppard
Graf
Leo M. Rappaport
Rappaport
New England Farmer on Household Economy and Food Knowledge
A New England farmer essay urges housewives to master food buying and cooking to stretch scarce dollars. It advises selecting economical meats, avoiding costly options, using milk-based soups, and balancing nutrition with seasonality. Practical cooking tips emphasize eye appeal and daily variations without waste.
Women urged to quit home confinement for health and vigor
A Philadelphia nurse argues that staying indoors harms women both physically and mentally. She advises outdoor walks, socializing, and abandoning excessive domestic focus to prevent neurasthenia and a dreary, self-absorbed outlook.
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Philadelphia Times
Philadelphia
Many Uses of Tissue Paper Revealed by Household How To
The New York Tribune extols tissue paper for many home tasks. It erases pencil marks, polishes glass, brightens bureaus, and protects fabrics. It serves as wrapping, prevents wrinkling, and can cushion garments. Children enjoy crafts with tissue paper and it can be tucked for warmth as a chest protector.
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New York Tribune
Techniques and materials from old craft and household notes
A collection of practical recipes and cautions including pigment mixing for plaster casts, linseed oil and pigments for floors, a staining dye from red oak bark, a stomach remedy using egg and brandy, metal cement for glass, glycerin dilution guidance, and household textile fashions with decorative sleeve and skirt details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Home Office Prosperity Report of 1989 Fire Insurance Firm
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company reports a prosperous 1989 with more than nineteen percent growth while losses and expenses declined as the year ended. The home office notes the favorable results amid widespread industry difficulties. John H. Holliday serves as president and John M. Spann as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
Imam Oe
East Marke
John H. Holliday
John M. Spann
The Early Christian Church in Acts II 37 47
John Foster presents Pentecost as the universe ringing bell and Peter’s sermon as a turning point. The apostolic church forms an unselfish brotherhood where rich and poor unite, believers are converted, baptized, and steadfast in teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.
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John Foster
Asia Minor
Libyan Desert
Mesopotamia
Rome
Peter
Chrysostom
Paul
Joel
David
Hades
Calvary
Jesus
Messiah
Lord
Christ
Abraham
The
Apostolic Church
Church of the Apostles
Eld
Ufe
Caleb and the Power of Hard Things in Faith
Amos R. Wells reflects on Caleb from Joshua 14 6 14 emphasizing body discipline and daily hard undertakings. He cites Spurgeon Phillips Brooks and Ruskin to argue that persistent effort builds strength, courage, and trust in God, enabling believers to conquer difficulties with divine aid.
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Caleb
Bishop Potter
Spurgeon
Phillye Brooks
Anna Temple
Gret
Ruskin
Hebron
Hebrone
Plutarch
Amos R. Wells
Tunnel Disaster Inquiry Highlights Signals and Speed
New York January 17 Joseph H M Franklin New York Central terminals manager recalled as witness in coroner inquiry into tunnel wreck that killed seventeen. He said nothing could stop an engineer from making a terrible mistake except signals and that even all engineers would run past signals in broad daylight. Other engineers testified some missed signals or ignored precautions. Kinch superintendent said signals worked that day and wreck blamed on excessive speed and disregard. Adjourned until Monday.
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New York
Joseph HM. Franklin
New York Central Math Road
Annswering
Jerome
Franklin
William Kinch
New York Central Road
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Masters
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Marquesl
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National Founders’ Association and Molders’ Union of North
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Lfe
New England
Odds and Enda
J. Ivison
Lonaconing
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Frank H. Carter
Henry J. Huder
E. W. Stucky
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