Judge Smith Sentences Terrell After Long Court Hearing
Judge John M. Smith presided as the Terrell murder case reached a sentencing stage. Terrell was brought into court, motions were argued about insanity and guardianship, and Smith sentenced him to life imprisonment with details on appeals and custody. The governor later intervened, ordering Terrell held and routed toward Richmond asylum for possible confinement and treatment.
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John M. Smith
John W. Terrell
Smith
A. L. Sharpe
Sharpe
Jacob Wolfe
Della Reed
Terrell
Sheriff Johnston
Freem Carlisle
Elias Poffenberger
Marshal Crosbie
Executive Department
C. E. Sturgis
John Terrell
Governor's decision on Terrell matter and asylum plan
Indianapolis Journal interviews the governor reveal his humane choice to place Terrell in an asylum rather than the state prison after a murder conviction and alleged insanity. Authorities debate if the governor has authority, while attempts to send him to Richmond hospital face refusals and legal ambiguity.
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Johnston
Durbin
Sheriff Johnston
Terrell
Winfield T
Smith
Michigan City
Judge Smith
The
Indianapolis Journal
Ferrell
George B. Lockwood
Indiana
Richmond
Penitentiary
Reformatory
Not a Sick Day Since from Kidney Trouble Cure
B F Gass of Fremont North Carolina reports that electric jitters cured his kidney trouble after trying various medicines. He claims relief followed by full recovery and notes neighbors were cured of rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Only Deat Chas C Deam's drug store.
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B. F. Gass
Fremont
N. C
Deat Chas
C. Deam
Blodgett Co Begins Railroad Construction Near Town
The Blodgett & Co. railway crew camped on the Dr W Schwartz farm four miles NW of town and started work Saturday afternoon on the George Hodge farm across the road. About one third of a mile was graded Saturday with Sunday spent removing grubs. The first grade heads toward Portland. with no heavy cuts between the city and Pennville the roadbed can be finished quickly as two crews operate from Pennville two miles SE and the main camp.
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Blodgett & Co. Raillway
Dr. W. Schwartz
George Hodge
Schwartz
Portland
Pennville
Does Not Respect Old Age in Dr King's New Life Pills Ad
A shameless claim about youth avoiding respect for elders is challenged by an ad praising Dr King's New Life Pills. It promises relief from dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation regardless of age. The 25 cent pill is offered at Chan C Deam's drug store.
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Dr. King
Chan
C. Deam
Last School Out in Chester Township for Summer
The last of the country schools closed for the summer on Friday while city schools remain in session for several weeks. Harry Reynolda teaches at School No. 6 in Chester township and will continue until the term ends.
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Chester Township
Harry Reynolda
Mrs Miller finds rare souvenirs in deceased relative's effects
After the death of Mrs. Miller relatives discover relics including a county petition from 1858 asking for Mr. Miller to be sheriff, his acceptance letter, an old Harp paper, and a 1800 Ulster County Gazette recounting Washington's death. Other items cover Chicago fire and Spanish American War events. Also promotes Chamberlain's tablets for bowel health with Davenport & Ele.
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Michael Miller
Miller
R. 8. Karns
Ellison Cover
Ulster County
New York
George Washington
Washingington
John Miller
Jack Cobleigh
Murphy
Garfield
Guitan
Druggist Barney Rupright Faces Tart Confusion
Ossian News reports Barney Rupright, a local druggist, is described as living a strenuous life. He spends long hours assisting customers with ice cream sodas and packaging cream of tartar, leading to mishaps such as mislabeling tartar for a dog’s medicine, causing a chaotic end to the tale.
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Barney Rupright
Roosevelt
Perry Ward
Barney
Ossian News
Warm suits abandoned by K of P officers in vote
Major General James R. Carnahan and Brig General Charles R. Jones of the uniform rank of the Knights of Pythias return from Minneapolis where they attended a by laws committee meeting. The decision lets companies discard helmets and heavy dress coats when possible and replace them with forage.
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James R. Carnahan
Charles R. Jones
K. of P
Minneapolis
Committee On By-Laws
Uniform ranks expand as officers issued chevrons cut cost
Caps and fatigue blouses like regular army issue recommended for cheaper chevrons for non commissioned officers. Chevrons priced at five dollars per pair. The uniform rank reports nine companies commissioned in April across Breckenridge Minnesota City Missouri Vinton Ohio Elkins West Virginia Wik Garden West Virginia Modoc Indiana Colorado Springs Colorado Cardwell Missouri Hackensack New Jersey. One older Glendive Montana company reorganized and five new commands expected to be commissioned by week’s end.
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Breckenridge
Minn
Kansas City
Vinton, O
Elkins
W. Va
Wik Garden
Modoc
Ind
Col
Gilmore's Caustic Oil Endorsed by Doctor Barker
A physician from Fletcher recommends Gilmore's Caustic Oil for counterirritants and notes its ingredients. He rates the product at 50 cents per bottle. Gilmore's Headache Powders are deemed harmless and sold by Stouts drug store.
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J. B. Barker
Fletcher
Gilmore
Stout's Drug Store
Stampede by a Mouse at Bluffton Indian Camp
Hartford City News reports a humorous scene as Pocahontas lodge braves visit Bluffton. A small mouse ran through the coach after Hartford City departure, prompting a wild war whoop that unsettled pale face passengers. The mouse died from heart palpitations, eyewitnesses claim.
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Pocahontas
Bluffton
Hartford City
Hartford City News
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Atlanta
Supreme Court
Edward Leasure
Jeffersonville
Durbins
Dr. Price
Price Cereal Food Company
Chicago
Illinois
J. Lichtenberger & Co
Bluffton, Ind
Chamberlain
Davenport & Ele
Norfolk
Cravenette
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