LAXEN Sues Boarder Over Loss of Wife Affection
Frederick Laxen, a Big Four Railroad employee, sues Thomas Maguire of Indianapolis Gas Company for alienation of his wife's affections. Laxen claims Maguire, who boarded with them since 1870s, strained his marriage, brought beer into the home, created sprees, and used a mortgage as leverage. He seeks about $5,060. The case, before Judge Allen in the Circuit Court, involves divorce attempts and ongoing domestic dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Laxen
Big Four Railroad
Thomas Maguire
Indianapolis Gas Company
Allen
Laxen
Maguire
Suits Filed Against Street Railway Companies
Two lawsuits move through Judge Carter's court over injuries from streetcar and rail accidents. Otto E. Rose seeks 200 for a sudden stop causing injuries. Rudolph Schwartz sues for 1000 plus lost wife services after his wife fell from a car. Avery sues Nordyke and Mormon for 1560 after pig iron toppled and buried him. C and A Potts vs Sve Four Railroads verdict for 1430 for plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Otto E. Rose
Rudolph Schwartz
West Michigan
Haugh Streets
Avery
Nordyke & Mormon Company
Carters Court
Shipping suit and various court actions described in Indiana case list
A summary of cases from a Indiana court docket includes a shipping suit against Big Four for damaged goods after misdelivery, a McCarty v Indiana Decatur & Western Railroad verdict for the defendant, a Vandeventer reconveyance suit with a verdict for the trust company, Henry Maag’s four city improvement suits for unpaid assessments totaling about 200, and dismissal of Bushong v city of Indianapolis for lack of prosecution. Also noted is a certified will copy of James A. Roosevelt filed to clear title to a lot in Indianapolis owned by Jus A Roosevelt as trustee, with letters of administration from New Yorksurrogate court appearing in probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H L. Hart
State of
Indiana
Indianapolis
General Assembly
McCarty
Indiana, Decatur & Western Railroad
McMaster
Henry Maag
Maag
E. C. Dunmeyer
South Illinois Street
Mary A. Renihan
Virginia Avenue
L. H. von Martin
Spruce Street
A. J. Jones
South Illinois
Bushong
James A. Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Probate Commissioner's Office
Executor Reports Partial Distribution of Duncan Dewar Estate
Probate records show estate value SH.H0 in assets for Duncan Dewar. Western Electric stock valued at 8.50 per share. Probate commissioner grants petition for partial distribution. A total of 417 shares will be distributed to rightful beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Dewar
Western Electric Company
Superior Court verdicts and notices in two separate cases
In Room 1 Judge McMaster presided over William McCarty vs Indianapolis Decatur and Western Railway Company with damages. jury returned verdict for the defendant. In Room 2 Judge Leathers presided over Indiana Trust Company vs Charles Davis et al with recession. evidence heard and argument concluded. jury retired and returned verdict for plaintiff for $0. Plymouth Savings and Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. McMaster
William McCarty
Indianapolis, Decatur & Western Railway Company
James M. Leathers
The
Indiana Trust Company
Charles Davis
Plymouth Savings and Loan Association
Court docket summary of trials and filings in Indianapolis
Court entries list numerous cases across circuit and criminal courts. Trials include Cruse versus Schera to quiet title with verdict for plaintiff and costs. Avery versus Nordyke Marmon damages. Toomey forgery with insanity plea. Fink burglary larceny and sentencing to prison. Allen court matters with drainage commissions. estates and receiverships including Reserve Fund Savings and Loan sale approvals. foreclosures and multiple new suits filed by Consolidated Coal, Rose, Sewartz, Madison Avenue Saving and Loan, Maag, and others. various assignments of errors and notices recorded by Vinson Carter Special Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome H. Scott
Vinson Carter
James L. Cruse
Sylvester C. Schera
A. Potts & Co
C. & St. L. Railway Company
George R. Avery
Nordyke & Marmon Company
Fremont Alford
Harry Toomey
Joseph Bemster
Crescent Paper Company
Justice of the Peace
Albert Parsley
Henry W. Klausman
Samuel F. Hayne
George B. Saylor
Jennie
Burgoyne
Zerelda Menefee
William H. Hart
Reserve Fund Savings and Loan Association of Indianapolis
Sun Savings and Investment Company
Cordelia Webb
Frederick Laken
Thomas Maguire
John F. Carson
Lena H. Myer
Meyer, Rahke
Frank F
Katherine Krug
Catherine Krug
Consolidated Coal and Lime Company
Charles W. Glenn
Joan
Glenn
Superior Court
Otto H. Rose
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Circuit Court
Rudolph Sewartz
Madison Avenue Saving and Loan Association
Eliza Schooly
Henry Maag
A. F. Jans
Mary A. Rennihan
Court Minutes and Appellate Briefs Mentioned in 1972 Case List
The document lists multiple court items including P., C., C. & St. L. RyCo versus John Wilson with appellant briefs. Wells C. C. brief motions. Richards T. Kirkham et al versus Nellie Moore et al with appellate briefs. Grant C.C. appellee brief on motion to dismiss. Consumers Paper Co. versus Harry J. Eyer with appellant reply. Laporte S. C. appellant reply. Wah R. R. Co. versus C. R. & M. R. R. Miami Co. C. certiorari return. John Evans versus Olive L. Oden with disclaimer. Andrew Winklebleck versus Margaret and Homer Winklebleck with appellee petition for time extension granted. New Cases list including Rufus K. Syfers et al versus Samuel A. Keiser with Tipton C. C. Record and notice to Hamilton C. C. Mary E. Small vs Walter Finch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Porter C. C. Appellant
William W. McBride
Sarah M. Ulmer
Wells C. C. Appellant
Appellate Court
Richard T. Kirkham
Nellie Moore
Hancock C. C
Wah R. R. Co
Appellee
John Es Evans
Olive L. Oden
Allen C
Andrew Winklebleck
Margaret Winklebleck
Homer C. Winklebleck
Case C. C. Appellee
Rufus K. Syfers
Legal Snippets: Testimony Rights and Criminal Actions
A defence rights note holds that a defendant’s silence at trial cannot prejudice due process if the jury sins on failure to testify. It cites cases on first degree murder for setting alarms, dog bites, gambling seizure, school discrimination, and master servant negligence with elevator duties, all in the Southwestern and Atlantic reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Rep
Texas
Davidson
Brooks
Northeastern Rep
Atlantic Rep
Fowler
Young man using checks at local stores
A well dressed man claiming to be J B Perry of J C Perry & Co bought 2 dollars worth of goods at Carter's on North Pennsylvania. He paid with a Columbia National Bank check for 38 dollars and got change. Carter later learned no such person is connected to the firm. He also passed a 10 dollar check at Bettermann Bros for flowers, receiving 7 dollars in change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Perry
J. C. Perry & Co
Carter
Pennsylvania Street
Columbia National Bank
Bettermann Bros
William H. Heim Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner
William H. Heim of this city yesterday announced his bid for the nomination to run for county commissioner from the second district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Heim
Miners Convention Faces Seated Delegates Debate
The convention debated seating twelve Pittsburg district delegates amid transfers and arrears disputes. President Mitchell stressed strict rule compliance while General Bradley prompted a chaotic adjournment vote as supporters urged him to speak.
Scale Committee Faces Long Hurdle Before Report
The scale committee met in the Stevenson building to craft proposals for operators across districts. Key issues include a run of mine basis in Pittsburg Ohio districts, widening that system nationwide, mining differential pay between pick and machine methods, and a general wage push around one percent, with some delegates seeking more. The panel expects not to finalize a report before next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Pittsburg
Ohio
Pittsburgh district delegates seated or rejected by committee
The credentials committee last night reviewed seating of eleven Pittsburg district delegates referred from yesterday’s convention. It recommended seven receive votes and four be rejected, with the convention retaining final authority to seat or reject. Transfers can be arranged so the district retains overall votes, while the four seek rights to cast votes. the locals’ arrears for assessments and transfers raised objections, as the constitution limits delegates from locals in arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Pittsburg
McKay
Pat Dolan
Dolan
John Reese
Iowa
Mitchell
Ryan
Credentials Committee
Local party rules clash over seating and constitution
In Pittsburg district locals face seating disputes as new members take seats for old debts. The constitution committee plans amendments, aiming for additions rather than major changes, with opposition to a bulky charter. Miss Mollie Meredith may publish her view on exoneration findings. In Salem, Ore, coal miners and operators in the northern Columbiana district settle eight months of deadlock. workers return to mines tomorrow as minor disputes near Negley and Newhouse are resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ex Board
Mollie Meredith
Mitchell
Wilton
Salem
Ore
Columbiana District
Negley
Newhouse
City vehicle license evaders warned by Deputy Controller
Deputy City Controller Bogardus warns owners delinquent on licenses to act quickly or face enforcement. He notes city receipts lag and states that on April 1 every compliant vehicle owner will be arrested. He insists the warning is serious with no April fool joke.
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Bogardus
Tn Ite
Capital Stock Increased for Laxative Hrome Quinine Company
Annual meeting at St Louis Republic notes capital stock to 1 008.000. Company records indicate record sales of Laxative Hrome Quinine last year near six million boxes and anticipate sharp growth. Duncan presides. Seely secretary. Beely oversees St Louis office at 2424 Fine Street. The firm moved to larger quarters as demand grew worldwide.
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St. Louis Republic
St. Louis
Paris
Tenn
Stwock
Ita
KB. W
Comppan
Duncan
Fic
L Seely
Fresa
Beely
Fine Street
Ports
Prince Cuetr
Mrs. Mete
Seely
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Andrew M. Sweeney
Sam’s Quinn
Wilbur S. Wynn
the State Life Insurance Company
State OF Indiana Office OF Auditor OF State, Insurance Department
W. H. Hart
Auditor of State
Capital National Bank
American National Bank
Total
State Life Insurance Company
Insuranc
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Iswaz
iIsos
SIX
Incom
Inecene
Newton
Isve
Inpoo
IDPOL
Aypool Building
Street Car Company
SUB Street-Car Company
Sues Nordyke & Mormon
C. & A. Potts
Sve Four Railroads
Judee Carter
Trust Company
Vandeventer
Leathers
George Seifert
Margaret M. Vandeventer
Seifert
George Davis
Cincinnati Brewing Co
the Court Record
Brann
Thomas Fink
Henry Clay Allen
St. Joseph C. C
Higher Cour Records
Supreme Court
Southern Rep
Northeastern
Carter's
Bet
Termann Bros
Otere
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Bradley
Illinois
Coxey Army
the Constitution Committee
Paris Medicine Company
Paris, Tenn
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