Watkins May Try The Case Against Hartford City Murder Trio
Judge C W Watkins of this city has been asked by Judge Vaughn of Bluffton to try the murder cases against three Hartford City suspects in the killing of an old man named Sanderson. The trio includes the murdered man’s wife, her brother and a stepbrother. The crime occurred last fall and has shocked the state. the wife’s brother William Cook is the principal figure. Sanderson and wife had conflicts with relatives over work and home life. Sanderson vanished one morning. his body was found later in a gravel pit with a weight tied to his neck and signs of brutal assault. Accused and co defendants gave varying stories. Hartford City sentiment runs strongly against them. If not moved to another county, Watkins will preside at the trial, projected for February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Watkins
Vaughn
Bluffton
Hartford City
Sanderson
William Cook
Cook
Watkins
Huntington
New codification bill raises city attorney and engineer salaries
The codification bill would set city attorney salaries for fifth class cities at 500 to 1000 dollars annually and raise salaries for civil engineers in the same class. It also proposes extending city officer terms to four years, with amendments possible to cap the maximum salaries.
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Dhe
Senate
Byutten
Codification Commission
Myers Funeral for Samuel Myers Held Tomorrow
The funeral for Samuel Myers will be conducted tomorrow at 10 o'clock at his house. Interment is planned for Bethel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Myers
Bethel Cemetery
Fly in the ointment prompts postmaster removal rule clash
Indiana congressmen balk at providing written reasons for removing fourth class postmasters. Bristow confirms letters of congressmen become part of the file, hindering wholesale removals. Joseph Muller of Newcastle and C. F. Nicholson travel through the city on company business and local matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
General Bristow
Department
Congressien
Joseph Muller
Newcastle
American Beauty Oil Company
Deep Sand Territory Mecca for Air Men and Gushers
Delaware county shows a dozen gushers with 2050 barrels initial flow. Cicero Gas near Cicero in Hamilton county posts a test over 100 barrels. Standard expands pipeline to the new field. A small Wayne county well and a Hendricks county dry hole are noted. Most work centered in Delaware county.
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Delaware County
Indiana
Cicero Gas Company
Cicero
Hamilton County
Wayne County
Hendricks County
Bluffton militia may march to Washington for Roosevelt inaugural
Bluffton's militia company may be selected to join three battalions bound for Washington in March to attend the Roosevelt inauguration. An inspection is planned to verify field readiness after a prior successful evaluation, with armory upgrades and a proposed club room and gymnasium to bolster training and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franchise showdown in Warren over interurban rights
Warren town council holds an adjourned session to decide which interurban line gains a city franchise. The Inter-State company led by A. T. Sharpe and the Kokamo Marion & Western led by R. F. Cimmins vie to extend into Bluffton. Changes to station routing and wiring were completed to improve service ahead of the vote and new service begins tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
A. T. Sharpe
Kokamo, Marion & Western
R. F. Cimmins
Bluffton
Increased Stock At City Clerk Office For Quick Marriages
Crnnary Choark Stadtbaker reports on site at his office offering improved wedding certificates. The county clerk's office now provides immediate license service with attractive, ready made certificates in various styles. Charley Fishbaugh of near Rockford transacted business in the city today.
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Crnnary Choark Stadtbaker
Cferk
Quick
Hugh
Charley Fishbaugh
Rockford
Mrs Fulton Improving at asylum and Oberlin bank aid
Superintendent Smith reports Mrs Fulton, long in the asylum, is improving both mentally and physically. Andrew Carnegie sends a draft to the Oberlin bank president to help pay off depositors including old soldiers widows and orphans affected by Cassie Chadwick’s actions. The Chicago American publishes photos of Mrs Chadwick and Andrew.
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Andrew Carnegie
Oberlin Bank
Cassie Chadwick
Oberlin
Chicago American Today
Mrs Arnold Succumbs After Stroke at East County Farm
Mrs William Arnold died at her home east of the city yesterday afternoon after a second stroke. Formerly Miss Bender, she was a lifelong county resident and wife of William Arnold with five children. Funeral is tomorrow at 1 PM at Six Mile church followed by interment there.
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William Arnold
Arnold
Miss Bender
Jesse Bender
Six Mile
Diphtheria Closures Across Five Indiana Towns
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state board of health reports five Indiana towns have closed schools due to diphtheria with Paoli the latest. He urges a state laboratory to test curious cold indications and send cultures for examination to head off outbreaks. Dr Hurty notes about three diphtheria cases arrive daily for lack of facilities.
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J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Paoli
Dr. Hurty
Murty
Town Set Apart A Street For Safe Coasting
At a recent meeting teachers and parents urged safety and proposed dedicating a street in an unfrequented district with a good hill for coasting. The plan aims to reduce accidents by keeping wagons off busier streets and may save lives of children who coast nearby.
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Meaghan
Little Fellows
Local Marriage Licenses and Navy Graduation News
Warner J. dlart of Frankite obtained a marriage license to wed Mellie Studabaker, daughter of Mrs. Fred Hostetler, on West Central avenue. Invitations issued for Annapolis farewell ball for the naval graduating class. Harry Shoemaker to join active duty after two weeks vacation. John Shoemaker to attend graduation next Wednesday. Superintendent W. A. Wirt travels to Chicago for State Teachers association meetings in early April. plans for special trains and hotel arrangements discussed. Bluntston teachers may travel from Kingsland or Hartford City via regional lines.
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Warner J. Dlart
Frankite
Mellie Studabaker
Fred Hostetler
West Central Avenue
Annapolis
Harry Shoemaker
Harry
John Shoemaker
W. A. Wirt
Chicago
State Teachers’ Association
Wirt
Bluniston
Kingsland
Chicago & Erie
Hartford City
Pennsylvanis
Ben Wallace Opposes Indiana Circus Price Bill
Peru circus owner Ben Wallace blasts Representative McDowell’s proposal to end reserved seats, arguing it would be unconstitutional class legislation and hurt the poor. He notes Indiana’s sensibility and doubts the bill will pass, citing circus readers and lawmakers’ reaction.
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Indiana
McDowell
Ben Wallace
Peru
Wallace
Mr. Wallace
East
Tom
Klodgeti
To- Cianapolis
Vacancy Not Filled as Appointments Stumble
Muditor Brineniad yesterday appointed Elenry Swaim to the township post left by Michael Minnich but Swaim declined the role. Brineman plans multiple attempts to fill the office, with Levi Hoffmann and others considered. Local residents and officials, including Rev G Miler and Arnold, moved about town as talks continued.
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Levi Hofffmann
Hoffman
Se'elock
Huffman
Montpeler
Thutodin
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C. F. Nicholson
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Mecca
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Jay
Wells
Blackford
Adams A
Randolph
Madison
Wayne Hendricks
Roosevelt
Secretary ‘of War
State Guard
Bhiffton
Walmer & Engeler
James A. Hemenway
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
Warren Coun
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Hugh Studabaker
Mrs. Fulton
Cassie
Ent Smith
Frank Fulton
Smith
Asylum For the Insane
Mrs. Arnold
Marion City
French Quinn
Decatur
CG. Miler
Fort Waryne
Montpelier
Iikey
Tims
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