Rushville Beating Mob Targets Farmer in Arson-Tainted Attack
Indiana officials, led by Attorney General James Kingham, rush to Rush county after eighteen masked whitecappers beat John Tribbey of Posey township, bound him to a tree, scorched his body with pitch and feathers, and threatened to hang his neighbors. Tribbey's wife filed divorce amid past jealousy and violent incidents. Authorities plan to meet with local prosecutors in Shelbyville to pursue a full investigation.
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Rushville
Ind
John Tribbey
Arlington
Tribbey
Citizu
Posey
Bov
Rush County
Ohio
Indianapolis
James Bingham
State House
Charles A. Hack
Shelby
Rush Counties
Hack
Shelbyville
Will Sparks
Rush-Shelby
Posey Township
Kingham
Indiana
Fasilen
Hanly
South Bethany Trial Faces Delay in Second Hearing
Fragmentary notice indicates arrests and Attorney General involvement in a trial at South Bethany. A second trial was granted though its date remains unfixed. Whitecap suspects are noted, with no firm timetable established.
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South Bethany
Eution
Editor's Challenge Is Called By Un Pair Of Kids
In St Francisville Mississippi Aug 9 Professor William Spencer who started the weekly St Francisville Times has seen strong reader participation. He issued a standing invitation for social notes and personal items and two labbies placed in his doorway with a note of thanks. The editor praises the sudden influx of news from the readers.
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St. Francisville
William Spencer
St. Francisville Times
St. Francisvillians
Times
Spencer
Econcrete
Impeachment Proceedings Highlighted in Indiana Court
Fragmented notes show preliminary feeds about impeachment against a named official. The text references Lawrence Circuit Court with officials and dates, mentioning Gard D. Gipson and Prosecuting Attorney Fletcher.
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Neues and Dignity
State of
Indiana
Dart Gipson
Boone LeoNard
Lawrence Circuit Court
Liwis
N. Fletcher
Thaw Files Bankruptcy Petition in U S Court
Pittsburg reports Harry K Thaw filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court listing assets of 128012 dollars and liabilities of 455140 dollars He names Roger O Mara as receiver with bond of 200000 and two local businessmen as securities The petition says the move aims to preserve property from lingering litigation and lists several disputed creditor claims including doctors and New York lawyers The inmate Thaw is confined in Dutchess county jail and cannot attend to litigation and notes loans of 191500 from his mother.
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Pittsburg
U. S
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Roger O’mara
John Newell
James W. Pratt
O'Mara
Dutchess County
New York
William Thaw
John B. Gleason
Hartridge and Peabody
J. J. Graham
Newburg
Hammond
Wagner
Binghamton
N. Y
Jelliffe
Jones
Morristown
N. J
Martin Littleton
Dr. Hamilton
Dr. Dana
Marshall and Perry road bids rejected by county
County Commissioners rejected all bids for pike road construction in Marshall and Perry townships. Multiple firms including McKee Anderson and J.G. Burns proposed varied amounts. bids to be readvertised for September 8 1908. In Marion township Mitchell Ewing Shields bid and secured contracts totaling 19 521. Separately a public disturbance on the Bedford square led to impeachment steps against Sheriff Box amid affidavits of intoxication and political tensions.
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Pike Roads
Marshall
Perry Townships
McKee Anderson
Buggs Chapple
Logan
Heltonville
Guthrie
Springville
J.G. Burnns
Henderson
J. G. Burns
Avoca
Shields
Courk
Thomas W. Box
Emmty
Ialso
Fletcher
Quart Gipson
Bedford
Pri
Bex
Ofice
Butcho
Tal
Chn
Chestnut
Reath
Thas
R. Box
Thomas
Pe Shen
Tom Box
Uedford
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
Lawrence Circuit Court
Bedford 10 Bloomington 4 in baseball shootout
Bedford defeats Bloomington 10 to 4 at Washington Park in an eventful game. Bunn hit two home runs and a single, Lake added a three base hit and two singles, while Bedford capitalized on errors and timely hits to surge in the sixth. Bloomington’s Cunningham and J Hardy produced runs, but Davis and Cunningham struggled for hits after early innings as Bedford pitcher Terry held them to limited offense. Attendance 250. Umpire Hughes.
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Ledford
Bloomington
Washington Park
Bedford
Akers
Terry
Mike
Bunn
Cunningham
J. Hardy
Lake
Davis
Hughes
Woman Threatened by Man Prompted Police Aid and Peace Bond
Mrs. Clara Glover secured a surety of peace from Mayor Stipp after receiving a letter she says was written by Al Miller threatening her life if his daughter Stella returned to work at the boarding house on East Fourteenth Street. Miller, living on North H Street with his wife and four or five children, is accused of brutal treatment of Stella and of abducting the girl from home. The letter was found in Mrs. Glovers yard and Stella identified the handwriting. Authorities issued a bond to keep the peace and Miller is to be restrained pending further action.
Indiana death age study notes longer life trend
Dr J N Hurty publishes 1907 average life at death in Indiana 42.83 years. He aims to compile decade data to draw solid conclusions. In 1907 fifteen individuals died aged 98 to 113 across multiple counties including Boone, Jefferson, Clinton, Jennings, and Marion. Counties with highest ages include Ohio DeKalb Fulton Lagrange Union and Whitley.
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J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Indiana
Hurry
Martha Stafford Thurman
Pickards
Ind
Clinton County
Miles Carrigan
Lebanon
Boone County
Hugh Waitt
Thorntown
George H. Hommel
Brownstown
Jackson County
Jack Hill
Madison
Jefferson County
America
Welch
Center Township
Jennings County
Anna Mary Wampler
Knox County
Tina Mininska
Asylum
Laporte
Edmond Franklin
Eleventh Street
Indianapoli
Marion County
Dinah Tibbles
Teli City
Perry County
Melvina Bell Bradley
Ayrshire
Pike County
Wesley Borders
Pulaski County
Hannah W. Hendrick
Putnam County
Adram George Dirks
Ripley County
Ohio
DeKalb
Fulton
Lagrange
Union
Whitley
Wedded Monday at Bono township in clerk’s office
Arret A. Wicker married Miss Lulu Neideffer in a clerk’s office ceremony officiated by Justice Iseminger. The couple, from Bono township, were married Monday morning to applause from onlookers.
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Arret A. Wicker
Lulu Neideffer
Bono Township
Justice GQ
Gone to Cherokee Camp Party From City
A group of young ladies and gentlemen left the city Monday for Cherokee to spend a week at camp. The party includes Miss Zora Miller and Mandi Wihamer of Bloomington, May of Brookville, Mrs. Attinger, Carrie Melter, Lulu Mer, Anna Heitger and Mrs. Stephenson, and Messrs W. E. I, Walter Pitman, Byrne Dye, Geonee Heitger, and Julius Heitger.
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Cherokee
Zora Miller
Mandi ‘Wihamer
Bloomington
May
Brookvitle
Attinger
Aimgion
Carrie Melter
Lulumer
Anna Heitger
Stephenson
Walter Pitman
Byrne Dye
Geonee Heitger
Julius Heitger
Married a Month Louisville In June
Harry M. George and Elsie Noe eloped to Louisville where they wed on June 23. Parental objections from the Noe family delayed public notice as the couple kept the secret before returning to finish the honeymoon at Waymansville. Mrs Noe formerly taught in Bedford public schools. George is a Purdue pharmacy graduate who worked at Franklin drug store.
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Harry M. George
Wie
Elsie Noe
Jackson County
Freetown
Louisville
William H. Noe
West 15Th Street
George
Bedford Public Schools
Purdue University
Franklin Drug Store
Waymansville
Purdue to Exhibit at State Fair Under Prof Christie
Purdue University will send its largest exhibit to the State Fair this year under Prof. G. I. Christie. Demonstrations include spraying mixtures judging stock seed selection and dairy butter making. A university reunion for all students will be held on Thursday Sept 10 with President Stone and Dean Skinner in attendance.
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Purdue University
G. I. Christie
Purdue
Stone
Skinner
Hagenbeck and Wallace Combined Shows Return With Renovations
The Hagenbeck and Wallace combined circus exhibits extensive upgrades across all departments for a premium show. Five long trains carry the enhanced attraction with the World Famous Trained Wild Beast exhibition and multiple rings and stages filling the arena. The tour arrives Saturday, August 20th, offering new tents, cleaner facilities, and top-tier acts.
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Carl Hagenbeck
Great Wallace
Hagenbeck & Wallace
Satuay
Bedford Hardware Burglary prompts police action
Sunday burglars robbed Bedford Hardware Company, escaping with $125 to $150 cash after breaking through a rear alley entry to reach a locked safe. Two or three men suspected. a guard with a pick handle sat near the scene as amateur thieves ransacked the safe leaving a $25 sack on the floor. Separate saloon thefts followed with small cash losses and liquor. Police believe the incidents are linked and still seek suspects.
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Bedford
Bedford Hardware Company
Joseph N. Malott
Vernie Malott
H.C. Duncan
Reath
David Torphy
Taft Era Speech Echoes Frustration and Memories
The article recounts a political gathering focused on Taft and Roosevelt era tensions. It notes the speaker’s reflections on leadership style and audience reaction, with a Cincinnati court appearance mentioned and a sense of partisan discourse shaping the event.
JUS FOR WEEK RH and PROVE TO BE FATAL
Two men were reported fatally injured after a falling limb struck one of them while cutting on Monday. The injured man, a father of six, remained unconscious, with Col. George McDaniel aiding the afflicted in the aftermath.
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Ring
Col
George McDaniel
Roberts
Couple Believed 10 Have Eloped in Mississippi County
Miss Elsie Noe daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Noe of West Thirteenth Street and Mr M George a clerk at Franklin s drug store are believed to have eloped and wed in Jackson County. The couple reportedly left Thursday to marry and Mr George obtained a leave of absence. Only the daughter s statement to her mother confirms the act. the mother cannot yet confirm it.
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Isso Noe
William H. Noe
West Thirihoetreet
Miss Noe
Saloon Robbery in Heath Follows Prior Break-In
Burglars cut a rear door panel at the John A. Reath saloon on I Street and stole 9 in cash from the register, leaving 9 behind. The break-in mirrors a Torphy saloon robbery. Rev Harley Jackson clarifies he plans to resume more pulpit work in the future.
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John A. Reath
I Street
Torphy
Aloon
Harley Jackson
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