Death by electrocution of four gunmen in New York
Four men convicted of the Rosenthal murder at the Hotel Metropole died in the electric chair after a 39 minute sequence at Slug Sing prison. None confessed. Whitey Lewis issued a statement denying the killing before suffering the current. Witnesses wilted under the strain as the electric chair was applied.
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Frank Charlton
International News Service
Obsinning
Slug Sing
Herman Rosenthal
Frank Cirofiel
Daga Frank
Jacob Seidensehner
Frank Muller
Whitey Lewis
Harry Horowitz
Ellite
Gyp the Blood
Louis Rosenberg
Alfan
Lefty Louie
Rosenthal
Whitey
Death House
Italian gang member executions halt amid prison disturbance
Warden Clancy opened an active investigation after an attempt to wreck the Gluckle chair and delay the four doomed men's executions. A trusty who had access to the death chamber suffered during the upheaval. Mary Chofici, sister of Dago Frank, fainted as news spread, and the mother collapsed when the convoy left for the station. Father Cashin said Dago Frank asked the priest to look after his mother as his last words.
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Chofiel
Seidenschger
Horowitz
Rosenberg
Frank Cirofici
Albany
inWigheen
Glynn
Clancy
Mary Chofici
Dago Frank
John
Paul Cirofiel
Father Cashin
Indiana Boys School costs and county enrollments
Twelve Indiana counties had no inmates at the Indiana Boys School in Plainfield over six months, while state and county shares totaled about $265,000 each for maintenance. Boone County housed 10 boys at a cost of $358.50, illustrating wide county variation in participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Boys’ School
Plainfield
Guy Hanna
Brown
Carrell
Dubois
Franklin
Jasper
Newton
Perke
Ripley
Stark
Switzerland
Union
Wells
Boone County
Wise Separated Six Times Then Plans Divorce Suit
In Indianapolis, Judge Taylor heard James Wise and Estella Wise air domestic troubles. Each filed accusations of abuse and profane language before their children after Wise claimed six separations and three prior divorce suits by Mrs. Wise. Judge Taylor urged court focus on the divorce case and suggested Wise pay $4 weekly child support pending settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Taylor
Indianapolis
James Wise
Estella Wise
Sheridan
Ind
Wise
Taylor
Wises
Pittsboro Woman Sues For Divorce From Oscar Robbins
Nora Robbins of Pittsboro files suit to annul marriage to Oscar Robbins alleging she was of unsound mind at marriage and that he misused $600 given at nuptials. They wed December 30, 1910 and separated September 1, 1911. Petitioner claims she was young and not of sound mind when married.
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Pittsboro
Nora Robbins
Pittaboro
Oscar Robbins
Tragic Train Collision Kills Dr William S Powell
Dr William S Powell of Calamus Iowa dies when his automobile is struck by a fast train near Lebanon. Instant death Tuesday noon. Powell a Lebanon High School class of 1907 graduate and Hahnemann Medical College alum lived with his son Harry in Lafayette. Burial in Oak Hill after services at Central Christian Church conducted by Rev C E Newlin.
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Lebanon
Wiliam 5
Powell
Calamus
Iowa
Seth Powell
Lafayette
Lebanon High School
Maggie Good
Hahneman Medical College
Chicago
Lews
Elmer Powell
Rosston
Mary Hissong
Whitestown
Harry
Dr. Powell
Zena Caldwell
Rossie Campbell
Bruce Cox
Victor Crane
Gladys Bess
Warren Byers
Adah Garner
George Graham
John Hysong
Herschel Jones
Rex Moore
Clyde Neese
Mae Crear
Earnest Peters
Mabel Marie Powell
Lottie Rogers
Irene Scott
Maude Sims
Pauline Umberline
William 8 Powell
William S. Powell
Cory & Bratton
Central Christian Church
C. E. Newlin
Bainbridge
Oak Hill Cemetery
Presbytery to Meet in Covington This Spring
The Crawfordsville Presbytery will hold its spring meeting in Covington Indiana starting Monday April twenty at two p.m. Dignitaries Rev George L McIntosh Rev John P Hale Rev C E Jenney Rev O H Carmichael and Rev R N Ronald of Thorntown are on the program. An illustrated China address by Rev Charles A Killie will be given. Local church representation includes Rev Carmichael John Richey and Issac N Castor. The meeting runs through Tuesday night.
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Crawfordsville
Covington
Ind
George L. McIntosh
D. D
John P. Hale
C. E. Jenney
O. H. Carmichael
R. N. Ronald
Thorntown
China
Charles. A. Killie
Presbyterian Church
Carmichael
John Richey
Issac N. Castor
Phone Suit Dismissed Over Frankfort Rate Dispute
The city of Frankfort's federal suit against Central Union Telephone Co. to stop rate increases was dismissed after the company stated it would not press arbitrary hikes. The issue shifts to the Public Service Commission to decide if rates rise. The core question: franchise limits—old predecessor versus its own franchise without rate stipulations.
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Frankfort
Central Union Telephone Company
Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
Arbor Day urged by Indiana forestry group for county grounds
The Indiana Forestry Association asks 92 county boards to join Arbor Day on April 17. It urges planting shade trees on courthouse and welfare grounds to foster civic pride among the homeless and outcasts. It suggests enlisting attorneys and rural leaders as speakers and naming trees for distinguished public servants. Mrs. Clark Fairbank, Ft. Wayne, leads women’s clubs to join the effort with many clubs expected to participate.
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Indiana Foresty Association
Boards of
Dow
Jalse
State Association
Commissioners
Clark Fairbank
Ft. Wayne
Conservation Department
Indiana Federation of Clubs
William S McIntire Dies After Long Illness at New Ross
William S McIntire, aged about 79, died Thursday night in New Ross after a twenty year frail health battle. Born near Providence church September 3, 1836, he married Margaret Denman 37 years ago and lived in New Ross for over two decades. He worked in farm implement business with Glenn Miller and was a charter member of New Rosa Lodge 294 K of P. An active Christian church member, his funeral was Sunday at 2 PM at the Christian church with burial in the I O O T Cemetery.
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William S. McIntire
New Ross
Providence Church
Margaret Denman
Glenn Miller
Christian Church
Providence
New Rosa
New Rosa Lodge
McIntfra
Naw Ross
The
Boone County Owes For Venue Costs Across Counties
County clerk Gardner lists figures for venue change costs in 1913 and early 1914. Marion leads at 2822.80 dollars, followed by Montgomery 358.60, Clinton 368.95, Hamilton 152.45, Hendricks 10.30, leaving Boone owing 3413.10 to others, with 412.25 already paid in the current period. The record notes 1812 year figures of 338.50 and first quarter 81,765.
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Gardner
Boone
Marion
Montgomery
Hamilton
Clinton
Hendricks
Boone, Eounty
Boone County
Interest fades in proposed Sunday School Baseball League
A Worley and Fogle meeting Monday night discussed forming a Sunday School Baseball League for the summer. Action was deferred until city schools close due to limited interest, and organizers may abandon the league if enthusiasm does not rise.
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Worley & Fogle
Energetic Campaign At Logansport For Miss McCaslin
Logansport greets Miss Ida Mc Caslin the visiting Red Cross nurse whose reception by the Red Cross society and the society’s executive board earns praise. She urges cooperation with physicians and emphasizes hygiene health education and sanitary work as essential in the city’s welfare.
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Logansport
Ida McCaslin
Miss McCaslin
Knapp Marries Sorrell In Methodist Church Parlor
At 7 o clock Saturday night Rev Kirk Waldo Robbins officiated the marriage of Harley Frederick Knapp and Hazel G Sorrell in the Methodist church parlors. Knapp, a Newcastle machinist, weds Miss Sorrell, daughter of James Sorrell of Big City, who has worked in the New and Thompson office. They left for Newcastle to reside, amid the congratulations of many friends.
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Methodist Church
Kirk Waldo Robbins
Harley Frederick Knapp
Hazel G. Sorrell
Knapp
Newcastle
James Sorrell
Big City
New and Thompson
Child Dies Suddenly From Acute Indigestion
Miss Olive Ballard ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ballard died Monday night at Westfield from acute indigestion. She had lived with her uncle for years and was known for her kind disposition and was loved by all who knew her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Ballard
John Ballard
Westfield
Fire damages home of Mrs Annie Stewart in town blaze
A small fire broke out in the residence of Mrs Annie Stewart at the corner of Main and Catreets late Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded quickly, the flames originated from a stove fire, and damage was minimal.
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Annie Stewart
Professors E G Walker and E C Brown Attend Indiana Conference
Professors E G Walker and E C Brown will travel to Bloomington Friday and Saturday for the Educational Measurement Conference at Indiana University. The event, one of the first of its kind in Indiana, aims to assess the efficiency of methods in education with Dr Thornback of Columbia University contributing to the program.
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E. G. Walker
Supt
E. C. Brown
Bloomington
Thornback
Teachers' College of Columbia University
Iound
Indiana
Lebanon Welcomes New Five Passenger Taxi Service
Lebanon adds a new five passenger taxi with baggage trailer to meet city needs. Owner Charles Elder, a trusted driver, offers day rates at fifteen cents until 10:30 pm or eight rides for one dollar with a thirty day limit. After 10:30 pm rides cost fifty cents. Two phone numbers, 78 and 1178, are provided.
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Lebanon
Charles Elder
Elder
Governor to Send Eggs at Purdue Egg Show
Governor Ralston, described as a farmer by proxy and booster for practical education, will be represented by a dozen specially selected eggs at the Purdue Egg Show. He lacks his own show eggs and follows the exhibit’s aim to improve egg production, packing, shipping, and marketing in Indiana.
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Ralston
Roxy
Purdue
Indiana
Marriage Last Night Walter Riley Marries Rovena Caldwell
Walter A. Riley and Rovena Caldwell wed last night at eight o clock in the Caldwell home at Darlington. Both graduates of Thorntown High School and esteemed in their community the ceremony was conducted by Rev. Conrad of the Lutheran church in front of near relatives. They will establish a home on a farm south west of Thorntown owned by the Caldwell family.
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Walter A. Riley
Rovena Caldwell
J. A. Caldwell
Darlington
J. Howard Riley
Thorntown
Thorntown High School
Conrad
Lutheran Church
Caldwell
Judge Parr Speaks at Zionville High School
Judge W H Parr visited Zionville high school on a Wednesday at the invitation of the school superintendent and addressed students. He spoke on educational topics with a practical nature, much appreciated by pupils and teachers alike.
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W.H. Parr
Zionsville High School
Notice of Administrator Estate in Boone County Indiana
State of Indiana Boone County 8 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of Jennie Neal deceased in Boone County Indiana. Bruce Neal Administrator Jesse Neff Attorney, lists the estate as believed to be solvent.
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State of Indiana
Boone County
Jennie Neal
Indiana
Bruce Neal
Jesse Neff
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Gasinning
Colt County
Thia County
Presbytery
Service Commission
WH. S. Mintire
Oue Boone
Owen
Sunday Baseball League
Red Cross
Knapp-Sorrell
Harley G. Knapp
Hazel Grace Sorrell
Supt. Brown
Prof. Walker
Prac
Tdeal Education
W. H. Parr
W. H. Green
West Side Square
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