Court orders quash of Indiana gambling house indictments
In the French Lick and West Baden cases Judge Buskirk quashed the State of Indiana charge against Max Garter for visiting a gambling house saying the affidavit lacked a specific description of the house. The State appealed, and the ruling was applied to eight additional indictments, with appeals granted.
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French Lick
West Baden
Indiana
Macx Garter
Orange County
Larter
Buskirk
White
Supreme Court
Thief Allegedly Steals Silverware On Bloomington Train
A man described as tall with a black Van Dyke beard is suspected of stealing dining car silverware from a French Lick train that stopped in Bloomington last night. Conductor and porters reported the thief to Marshal Johns, noting the suspect boarded in Indianapolis after having beer in the dining car. No local resident named Cribb is known here.
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French Lick
Cribb
Marshal Johns
van Dyke
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Mrs Eva Howell Dies After Prolonged Illness
Eva Howell wife of Henry Howell died Tuesday at 10 02 AM at their West 11th street home after an eight month illness of consumption. She was 27 and moved from Mitchell to the city four years ago. A Church of Christ member she suffered quietly. Funeral from the residence Wednesday at 2 30 PM with Elder A F Dalton officiating. Interment in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Howell
Henry Howell
West 11Th Street
Mitchell
Church of Christ
A. F. Dalton
Murder case set for trial in Lawrence Circuit Court
Frank Dale city marshal of Mitchell indicted for murder in the second degree. Trial scheduled for Monday January 6 in Lawrence Circuit Court. Dale killed Thomas Welsh of Mitchell three weeks ago and pleads self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dale
Mitchell
Lawrence
Dale
Thomas Welsh
Lost finger tips in joiner accident at Southern Indiana shops
Carl Richards, a worker at the Southern Indiana car shops, lost the third finger of his left hand and fingertip tips of the index and middle fingers while operating a joiner Monday. He was taken home on South I street where Drs Freeland and Simpson treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Richards
Southern Indiana
Richards
South I Street
Dive School to Reopen in New Quarters After Fire
Trustee Dalton reports the Dive School will resume Monday in a three room dwelling leased from John Harris, near the burned site. Misses Mary Hobson and Kate Giiney will supervise the scholars, about ninety enrolled, with free books provided to parents in need.
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Dalton
Dive School
John Harris
Mary Hobson
Kate Giiney
Truste
Five
Money Leaves Country as Foreign Postal Trade Rises
The New York post office reports a $1,200,000 rise in foreign postal business last month, with total figures at $6,631,837 compared to $5,390,125 a year earlier. Italy led weekly foreign transfers with $609,962, followed by Britain, Austria, Hungary, Sweden, Germany, France, and Switzerland, all higher than the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Foreign Postal Order Department
Post Office
Italy
Great Britain
Austria
Hungary
Sweden
Germany
France
Switzerland
Some Boys Can Work To Cut Firewood
Bloomfield dispatch reports high school boys clear debt by cutting firewood. Robert McLaughlin lends his farm one and a half miles east for 10 cents per cord. They sell in town at a dollar per cord. Additional locals provide teams to haul wood. Team members and principal Prof. Charles H. Brady worked all day, netting about $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Robert McLaughlin
Charles H. Brady
City Council Corrects Boundary Error In Extension Ordinance
In an extraordinary session, City Engineer Malott corrected a southern boundary line error in the extension ordinance from 40 to 100 rods. The council passed the corrected measure and ordered publication with Mayor Stipp absent due to pneumonia. Councilman Pitman presided.
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Malott
John B. Stipp
B. F. Pitman
Will Be Operated On After Fall Injury
Through an accidental fall two months ago Moses Turpin near Springville suffers a diseased rib with abscess. Dr R B Short removed part of the rib last Friday and Turpin will be brought to the city hospital for further removal probably Friday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Turpin
Springville
R. B. Short
Turpin
Pitman Declares Candidacy for Lawrence County Treasurer
The Main endorses B. F. Pitman, calling him a Lawrence County native with farm roots, bookkeeper experience, and Bedford city council service. It argues his genial honesty would elect him and make an officer of whom Republicans and all citizens can be proud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Pitman
Republican Party
Meglemre Files Trustee Candidacy in Shanswick Township
William V Meglemre announces candidacy for Trustee of Shanswick township subject to the Republican primary. He has long worked at the Blue Hole quarry as a representative working man and is described as well educated and a highly qualified citizen for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. Meglemre
Shanswick Township
Eglemre
Blue Hole
Milton B Kern Nominated for Indian Creek Trustee
Milton B Kern, a prominent Indian Creek township farmer, is announced as a candidate for Trustee. His wife Mrs Kern, a lifelong resident and Republican stalwart, notes he has never before held office and is well qualified to serve if nominated and elected.
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Milton B. Kern
Indian Creek Township
River tragedy at White River leaves Maher missing
Eight days have passed since William Maher and Jacob Sahm vanished in the White river near Maysville. Dynamite used in the search buried Maher’s body and hindered recovery, while Sahm’s body was later found entangled in sand and barbed wire. Critics say thorough search methods should have preceded blasting.
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William Maher
Jacob Sahm
White River
Maysville
Maher
Washington Democrat
Sahm
Prohibitionists and brewers unite against high license push
Indiana prohibitionists and the anti saloon league ally oppose a high license bill in the legislature. They say they can block passage and argue for an absolutely prohibitory law. The Washington Herald notes the alliance with Thomas Taggart and Indiana Democrats helped defeat a temperance measure, leaving many cheap doggeries in the state and ongoing social harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Prohibitionists
Washington Herald
Anti Saloon League
Thomas Taggart
Democratic Organization of Indiana
Washington
Prohibition Party
Indiana
Freeman Named Sheriff Candidate in Lawrence County Primary
Fred Freeman is announced as a candidate for Sheriff of Lawrence County, subject to the Republican Primary. Born into a Democratic family, he cast his first vote for the Republican Party and has since been an ardent worker in its ranks. Freeman is described as alert, energetic, intelligent, with many friends to aid his canvass, and as capable of making an excellent officer.
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Fred Freeman
Lawrence County
Mr. Freeman
John Krenke Declares Sheriff Run in Lawrence County Primary
John Krenke, a 30 year old livery business operator and active Republican, announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Lawrence County. He is well known in the city and county and, if nominated, is expected to secure a strong following and win the office credibly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krenke
Lawrence County
Krenke
Krense
Stillwell and Pearson win French Lick depot contract
The firms Stillwell and Pearson are awarded the project to build a union depot for Manon and Southern Railways at French Lick. The $2x90 foot stone structure will include two 17 foot sheds, north and south, with waiting rooms and modern facilities, aiming for completion by spring.
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Stillwell & Pearson
French Lick
Manon and Southern Railways
Paoli Republican
Reformatory Crowded as Inmate Population Grows
Indiana Reformatory in Jeffer ville reports 1200 inmates will dine at Christmas, up from 1191 last night. Board notes longer sentences and tighter paroles. 75 eligible inmates, 19 released candidates, but none freed before January 1 without suitable employment. Fred Hyland-led Beauty Doctor at Stone City Opera House features popular musical numbers.
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Indiana Reformatory
Jefferville
Indiana State Prison South
Board of Trustees
Fred Hyland
Stone City Opera House
Hylands
Beauty Doctor
Jennie Jones
Marie Hylands
Coster
Mr. Hyland
Judge Wilson May Suspend Deford Sentence For Family Support
Judge Wilson, arriving from Bloomington, may suspend W. T. Deford's sentence for wife desertion and allow him to contribute part of his earnings to his wife and four children. Deford, a Holland Henderson clerk in Oolitic, was sentenced to one to three years but may receive a suspended term pending a family-compromise deal and his cooperation.
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Wilson
Bloomington
W. T. Deford
Reformatory
Deford
Holland & Henderson
Oolitic
Three Eclipses In 1908 Visible In Bedford
The 1908 sky offers three solar eclipses and one lunar eclipse with Bedford seeing only one. January 8 will feature a total sun eclipse invisible in the U S. June 28 shows a partial eclipse visible nationwide. December 7 and 23 include sun and moon eclipses unseen here. Lent begins March 4 with Epiphany January 6 and a full 1908 church day list including Ash Wednesday and Easter April 19. Ember days are listed for March June September and December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
United States
Corpus Christi
Trial testimony ties Beckham campaign to letters from convict
Henry E. Youtsey testified in court that he wrote and distributed letters from prison urging Kentucky voters to back Governor Beckham and his U S Senate bid. He sought a pardon or parole and said Beckham offered no promises. After his confession, prison discipline eased and he wore a gray suit.
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Beckham
Caleb Powers
Henry E. Youtsey
Col
George Washington
James B. McCrary
United States
Kentucky
Youtsey
Bloomington Rejects Grand Central Traction Franchise
The Bloomington City Council voted 3 to 1 to deny the Grand Central Traction electric railway franchise after half an hour of debate led by Councilman Sears. Showers Bros. factory interests and local officials argued against the right of way, while promoters Shanks and Duncan withdrew their request as plans to meet with eastern capitalists stalled.
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Grand Central Traction Electric Railway
Sears
Bloomington
Millis
Sutphin
Blair
Showers Bros
Shanks
Duncan
Chicago
Terre Haute Junction
Shank
States Republican committee fixes 1908 campaign dates
The Indiana Republican State committee led by James P. Goodrich and Carl Rid dick set key dates for reorganization and precinct elections in January and mid February for delegations to the national convention. The year will close with a Dec 26 27 love feast in Indianapolis as leaders and teachers plan for the campaign. Indiana aims for a Fairbanks nomination at the national convention.
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Republican State Committee
James P. Goodrich
Carl Riddick
Claypool
Indianapolis
State Leaders’ Association
John L. Moorman
Thirteenth
Indiana
Goodrich
Fairbanks
Two Meals a Day Advice From Blind Samuel Rowe
Samuel Rowe, a 66 year old resident of Linton, argues against overeating and credits two meals daily with sustained effort. He recalls becoming blind seven years and eight months ago from rheumatic trouble, and notes he emigrated from Kentucky, lived in Elnora, and now resides in Linton with three of his sons.
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Samuel Rowe
N. W
Linton
Mr. Rowe
Rowe
Kentucky
Elnora
Bride of Two Months Requests Divorce in Lawrenee Circuit Court
Grace Hopper filed for divorce from Joseph Hopper two months after their July 18 1906 marriage. She claims no reasonable support, reliance on her parents for living and clothing, habitual intoxication and blasphemous language, and cruel and inhuman treatment. She previously lived in Seymour and now in Pleasant Run township.
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Lawrefce
Grace Hopper
Joseph Hopper
Hopper
Seymour
Pleasant Run Township
Tracewell to oversee Jamestown exposition wind up
Robert J. Tracewell, treasury controller, selected by Secretary Cortelyou to travel to Richmond to protect U S rights in the Jamestown exposition receivership. Officials say the expo paid 102009 on the government loan. the government is a preferred creditor likely to recover some. Leonidas Potter announces candidacy for Assessor of Shanswick township, Republican, Lawrence county native, served in the 2st HL and 15 months in Andersonville Prison.
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Robert J. Tracewell
The
Treasury
Cortelyou
Richmond
Mr. Tracewell
United States
Leonidas
Lee
Potter
Shanswick
Lawrence County
Grant
Andersonville
China and Cut Glass at The Fair Displays Pric-a-Brac
A brief fair item notes china and cut glass along with priced bric a brac as part of the exhibits. The short notice lists items and prices available for visitors to view.
Not a Candidate Says He Has Served His Time
Col. V. V. Williams denied rumors of seeking election for Lawrence county representative. He called the Indianapolis News article unauthorized and said he would not be a candidate now or ever. He stated he has served his time, supports the Republican ticket, and will work for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.V. Williams
Indianapolis News
Lawrence County
Col. Williams
Col. William
Sewerage Plan Considered for East End Streets
Citizens on H and G streets discuss sewerage installation with City Council members. No action yet, but likely to connect on H and G to the South I Street main. Final decision expected at the next council meeting.
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East End
H and G
South I
Doctor Amputates Claud Richards Hand Injuries
Dr Freeland performed a third finger amputation on Claud Richards in two operations after a joiner machine accident at Southern Indiana shops last Tuesday morning. The finger was removed first at the knuckle joint and today at the second joint.
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Freeland
Claud Richards
Southern Indiana
Democrats Seek District Chairs in Indiana Graft Fight
Democratic officials issue December 28 primaries to choose delegates for January 2 district conventions in Indianapolis January 8 to reorganize the state committee. Four candidates vie for chairmanship: Risk, Hendren, Heimberger and Jackson. Some expect an outsider as compromise. Hoffman may be chosen if needed. Five district chairs face no opposition. Local contests arise from Taggartism and calls to shift control from the national chairman. A four year old girl in South J street cut her nose on an icy sidewalk after a fall.
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Indianapolis
J. Kirby Risk
Lafayette
Gil Hendren
Bloomfield
Adam Heimberger
New Albany
Ltikes Jackson
Greenfield
Edward G. Hoffman
Ft. Wayne
Alvin Padgett
Washington
Lew Ellingham
Decatur
M. E. Foley
Crawfordsville
S. N. Stevens
Plymouth
Bedford Peddler Quinn Faces Anti Peddlers Ordinance Trial
Bedford city court watches as Quinn, a long time linen and lace peddler, fights an anti peddler ordinance charge. Merchants' Association backs higher license fees while Quinn claims interstate commerce protections. Fifteen prominent ladies testify, but fail to prove delivery of goods, leading to dismissal of the case. Quinn threatens malicious prosecution and may sue. He owns property in Petoskey Michigan and has roots in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Felix F. Quinn
Quinn
Merchants’ Association
George M. Dodd
Gratzer
Zaring
T. J. Brooks
New York
Mr. Quinn
Merchant’s Association
Petoskey
Mich
Saloon Keepers Move to Enforce Liquor Laws in Bedford
Bedford saloon keepers plan formal action to observe liquor laws and aid police in curbing violations. Indianapolis Lodge No. 7 of the Knights of Fidelity urged all saloonkeepers statewide to comply with laws, pledging to influence strict enforcement and oppose Anti-Saloon League aims. Some Bedford independents already closed on Sundays and restricted hours.
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Bedford
Lodge No. 7
Independent Order Knights of Fidelity
Indianapolis
Order
Anti-Saloon League
Indiana
Lodge of Knights of Fidelity
Supervisors Elect In Four Shawswick Road Districts
An election held Saturday from 9 to 11 in four road districts of Shawswick township chose road supervisors for the coming years. District No 2 saw Henry Kimball elected. District No 3 chose Benjamin McLaughlin. District No 1 at the Boyd School had not yet reported. Charles Thomas served as inspector at Little Brick and ballots were brought to the city for counting with two men to certify results per Judge Brooks guidance.
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Shawswick Township
Boyd School
Dive School
Cross Lane
Little Brick
Charles Thomas
Dalton
Thomas
Brooks
Henry Kimball
Benjamin McLaughlin
Telegraph Editor Lewis Heck Dies in Cincinnati at 41
Lewis T. Heck telegraph editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer for nine years died Friday at his home from a blood clot on the brain. He had fifteen years with the paper, all on the telegraph desk, and was well known among newspaper men. Born near Greensburg Indiana he was 41 and survived by a widow and a son aged ten.
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Lewis T. Heck
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mr. Heck
The
Enquirer
Telegraph
Indiana
Greensburg
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Mrs. Howell
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Union
Ford
Youtsey the Star
Powers
Gov. Beckham
Dinance
Citrant
Tracewell
Lee Potter
Walter Johnson
South J Street
Yirmen
Ture
Bedford, Ind
Tors
Lew Heck
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