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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1904

Page

5

Parker thanks Bryan for splendid service in Indiana campaign

Judge Parker sent a telegram to William J. Bryan expressing appreciation for his role in the Democratic campaign in Indiana and elsewhere. Bryan replied that he values the expressions and says he is paying a debt to the American people by pursuing reforms allied with Parker's administration.

Indiana Hisppus Parker William J. ‘Bryan William J. Bryan Democratic Party Alton B. Parker Bryan Norfolk Neb Esopus

Comments On Case In Krauss Murder Saga Stirring Disclosure

The Hartford City Gazette reports rapid revelations in the Krauss murder case. Mrs Krauss admits jealousy rather than a love affair prompted the killing of Crystal Cronin amid family tensions and public scrutiny. Father James Cronin defends the Cronin family in Blackford County.

Krauss Elbridge Hudson Crystal Papar Jim Cronin Hudson

Suspicions Over Wife Accused in Daughter’s Murder

Mr Krauss endures harsh insinuations as he recalls pressing his wife to confess. He first doubted guilt, then, after reflection, believed his wife responsible for his daughter’s murder, convinced the tale did not fit his daughter’s death.

Sensational Rumors Surround Rae Krauss Case

The Hartford Gazette reports Dr. D. Anderman claims others aided Rae Krauss in the Crystal death. Attorney Hindman says Krauss may have been instructed by another, and questions remain about who dropped a key word that influenced her confession.

Rae Krauss Crystal Hartford Gazette Anderman D. Anderman Mrs. Krauss Mr. Hindman Hartford City Krauss

How to Mark Ballot in the Upcoming Election

The article explains marking ballots to ensure votes count. It notes ballots may be lost if misread and provides methods: straight ticket with an X in the top circle, or mixed ticket by marking Xs beside selected names. It mentions three ballots colored pink for national and state, white for county, yellow for township, and proper folding and separate boxes.

Mysterious Room Encounter Shocks North Judson Family

A North Judson woman accuses her daughter of a kiss with Henry in an evening room scene. The daughter explains it was accidental, both felt remorse, while Henry shared similar feelings. Nearby, Lew Staver suffered a painful hand injury at the Mercer Lumber mill when a shaper guide broke.

North Judson Henry Lew Staver Town Mercer

Bluffton Cantons Organized With Large Local Turnout

NEW CANTON ORGANIZED Bluffton Canton No 56 organized with ceremony at the Odd Fellows lodge. About seventy visiting members from Dunkirk Hartford City Fort Wayne Anderson and Indianapolis attended. General Bodine and Col Clarke presided. The group marched to Roush restaurant for supper then returned for degree work and further speeches. The new canton begins with forty members sixteen in uniform, captain Charles Brunn.

Bluffton Odd Fellows Lodge Dunkirk Hartford City Fort Wayne Anderson Indianapolis Bodine J. O. Clarke Noblesville Clarke Canton Charles Brunn A. E. Sunier Harry Travis Nelson Kellogg Henry Stegkamper

Viewers Swap on Little River Ditch Petition

Michael Miller resigns as a viewer citing health concerns. Thomas Ellison asks the Fort Wayne ditch attorney to seek a replacement. Petitioners face scrutiny over claims of dredging costs being just ten cents per acre, potentially misleading taxpayers about the tax burden and collection on the county tax duplicate.

Michael Miller Little River Ditch Miller Brineman Thomas Ellison Fort Wayne Little River

Court of Inquiry Held Over Missing Man Sanderson

Hartford City prosecutor Burns conducted a court of inquiry Saturday to learn the fate of E. P. Sanderson brother of Mrs. John Sturgis. Sanderson has been missing for some time and his relatives fear foul play. No outcome was learned in time for the issue, but hope remains for a clear explanation.

Hartford City Burns E. P. Sanderson John Sturgis Sanderson

Berne resident loses burn of new $2000 house in fire

Ephraim Baumgardner, a Berne resident, suffered a total loss when his newly built house, costing about $2,000, burned early Thursday. The owner had $1,000 on the structure. The fire’s origin was ruled incendiary. A large Democratic crowd attended a Donaldson school meeting led by Sam Brickley and W. H. Elchhorn.

Ephraim Baumgardner Berne Baumgardner Sam Brickley W. H. Elchhorn Donaldson School Pease Come

Democratic mass meeting set for next Saturday in city

County Democrats plan a large gathering in the city next Saturday to show party support. No speaker yet named by the state committee, but arrangements are made for strong speeches and broad turnout. Meanwhile tax payments press the treasurer's office with busy clerks and long lines as residents converge for the annual installment.

Democratic State Committee

Fifth Annual Live Stock Show at Chicago and Meetings

The piece notes the Fifth Annual Live Stock Show in Chicago with Nickel Plate road special rates for Nov 27 28 29 and return Dec 5. It mentions speakers J H Dailey J B Merriman and a Bluffton glee club trip to Nottingham township with a packed audience. A long birthday tribute to Silas Wisner marks his 50th with many attendees and gifts.

Chicago Nickel Plate Road C. A. Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind Hon Smith Dailey Rockford Nottingham Township Bluffton Nottingham

Tax delinquencies warning from county treasurer reminder

One week from last Monday a warning is issued that those who have not called on the county treasurer to liquidate the county's claim will be marked delinquent and face trouble to settle their taxes. The notice notes men must act by the stated date.

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