Gunman Shot as Mob Tries Lynching After Brooklyn Shooting
In New York on a February day a gunman shot Policeman Edward Murtha in the Brooklyn East Side. Murtha died later in Holy Family hospital. James O Connor was wounded in the abdomen and may die. Arino, the slayer, was tackled by officers and subdued after a chase as bystanders urged lynching. Night sticks and police restrained a mob and escorted the suspect to jail.
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New York
East Side
Edward Murthe
Holy Family Hospital
Brooklyn
James O'Connor
Giuseppe Arino
Murthe
Aring
Murthn
Stackie
Stickles
Changes in Tax Law Urges Reforms in Indiana
Indiana University Bloomington reports State Tax Commissioner Wolcott urged tax reforms at a conference. Proposed changes include classification tax on intangible property, exempting idle money from taxation, raising exemptions for household furniture, and stronger state equalization of personal property assessments to correct under or over assessments across counties.
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Indiana University
Hoomington
Ben H. Wolcott
Indiana
New York State
Atoga
Siste Board of Squalvation
St Necea
Tax reform proposals outlined by Mr Wolcott
Mr Wolcott argued for raising property taxes by classes rather than total personal property, appointing county assessors via civil service under state board control, removing local influence in assessments, basing taxation on true cash value, and instituting state supervision to limit expenditures and ensure fair distribution across towns counties and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Wolcott
Dale's Work a Feature in Wabash vs St Viator clash
The Kayhickee Daily Republican lauds Lowell Peg Date of Wabash as a freshman star at Crawfordsville Presbyterian College. A Lebanon high school product, he earned state all star honors and quickly became a key guard for Wabash, scoring seven field goals in the win over Beloit.
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Kayhickee Daily Republican
Wabash, College
St. Viator
Liale
Wiabash
Indiana
Walter “Gyper" Gipe
Wabash
Ward “Pig” Lamebert
Dalemon
Scarlet Quintett
In- Wana Secondary College
Notre Dame
Boloit
Dale
Daniel Kohn Dies at 76 a German Native Civil War Veteran
Daniel Kohn 76, born in Hesse Castle Germany, died 1 45 pm Saturday at his home in Washington township Boone county Indiana after a bout with illness. Immigrated at 27, lived in Connecticut briefly, then Franklin county before settling in Washington township. Survived by wife Mirza Jane Liming, two daughters Emma Katherine Harris and Ida May Thompson, a brother Henry Kohn in Connecticut and a sister in Germany. He served in the Civil War including the 100 days service and was a Lutheran church member.
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Daniel Kohn
Washington Township
Mr. Kohn
Germany
Bor
Hesse Castle
Connecticut
Indiana
Franklin County
Boone County
Hines
Mr. Koby
Mirza Jane Liming
Emma Katherine Harris
Kingman, C
Ida May Thompson
Levanon
Henry Kohn
Weathersnel
Lutheran Church
South Bend Visitors Inspect Lebanon First Baptist Church
A Grace Methodist group from South Bend inspected Lebanon First Baptist Church on Friday morning to study building plans for a new edifice estimated at forty to fifty thousand dollars. The party included Rev F K Daugherty and several church officials who praised the Lebanon church and planned further visits, ending at St Paul’s Methodist in Indianapolis.
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Grace Methodist Protestant Episcopal Church of
South Bend
Lebanon
First Baptist Church
Elmirch
F. K. Daugherty
Officix Board
South Bend Church
W. B. Shafer
L. G. Kilder
Fred Russ
George Gall
C. B. Broadbeck
Charles Wayne
Grace Church
F. K Daugherty
Wr. Daugherty
Daugherty
Indianapolis
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Judgment Sought by Suly on Emmert Case
Jaane H. Palmer sues in circuit court against William Emmert on a judgment dated January 19, 1899 for 177.11 dollars and interest. The plaintiff alleges nonpayment and seeks 340 dollars including interest to date.
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Jaane H. Palmer
Sait
William Emmert
Barber Robert Hine Returns After Hunting Accident
Robert Hine, who was shot in a hunting accident about eleven weeks ago, has resumed work as a barber at the Zimmerman shop. The injury to his arm has healed nicely and his arm is now in good condition. His colleagues are pleased with his return and report no lingering difficulties in using his hand.
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Robert Hine
Zimmerman Shop
Long-ago Howard County Marriage Recalled by Mrs Lumpkin
A Kokomo woman Mrs Sarah Lumpkin born in Zionsville recalls her 1847 marriage in Howard County. The account, drawn from old records by clerk Louis Middleton, notes her family ties to Eli Harrison, confirms marriage to George Lampkin by Rev W H Hansberry, and recalls county pioneer life on Wildcat Creek near New London before Vermont.
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Sarah Lumpkin
Zionsville
Howard County
Kokomo
Clark Andaleton
Gionsville
Ind
Atds & Dretty
George W. Lampkin
Sarah Harrison
W. H. Hansberry
David Poster
Fossler
Welda
Mose Crumble
Mr. Lumpkin
Crumble
Early Howard County Soldiers Headed South for Mexican War
Mrs Lumpkin recalls Howard and Carroll counties sending companies to the Mexican War. Captain Creeson led the Howard unit, Milroy commanded Carroll’s men, with a pre-departure party. many would not return to the valley. The note mentions a license record and old county history dating to 1844 with couples Bates-Hinkley and Lane-Freed.
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Charley Middleton
Basslake
George W. Lumpkin
Sarah Barrison
Howard County
Sante Bates
Philinda Hinkley
John Lowe
Aaron Lane
Sdsabab Freed
Moving a Bridge Near Lee Eagle Creek
The Zionsville Times reports on the traction bridge south of town at Lee Eagle creek being moved to avoid traffic disruption. After last spring’s flood, the waterway proved too small and the north abutment was damaged. Two new piers are in place, shifting the north end about thirty feet, with another pier to support the bridge’s south end after the move. Central States Bridge company holds the contract, operations begin Monday, and the final move will take several days to complete.
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Zionsville
Lee Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek
Central States Bridge Company
Tesun
Mothers Club district convention opens in Lafayette
Lafayette hosts a district convention of Mothers Clubs and Parent Teachers’ associations at Jefferson High School on February 18 with a 10 AM to 4 PM schedule. Dean Walter T. Summer of Chicago University will address delegates in the evening, and local clubs plan entertainment and related events.
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Lafayette
Ind
Tisspecange
White
Clinton
Boone
Montgomery
Fountain
Ganuties
Mothers’ Clubs
Jefferson High
Mothers’ Clip
Woman’s Council
Walter T. Summer
Chicago University
Thom
Guard on Palace as Rumored Uprising Shifts in Mexico
Reports of a coup plot against General Huerta spurred soldiers to guard the palace, arsenal, and artillery barracks in Mexico City. Rumors of fighting in Guadalupe prompted hurried troop movements, but city life remained quiet as officials denied any plot.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Guadalupe
Blanquet
Iar Wiria
Lafayette High Skips Toward Championship Hopes Fell
Lafayette High battled ups and downs this season with wins over several foes including Kokomo, but suffered a heavy loss at Crawfordsville by 180 to 18. The team also endured a rough defeat to West Lafayette, while spectators noting a fading form. Separately, Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Callane and Eva Casey with Chas. Callane attended the Whip at Murat theatre in Indianapolis.
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Lafayette High
Lafayette
Lobinin
Kokomo
West Lafayette High Schel
Crawfordsville
M. K. Callane
Eva Casey
Chas. Callane
Murat Theatre
Indianapolis
Notice of Sale of School Property in Center Township Indiana
Notice is given that John L Saunders Trustee of Center Township Boone County Indiana will offer for sale at public auction on February 28 1914 at 2 p m in Lebanon at office Room 30 Cason Neal Building the following described real estate and buildings to satisfy claims of the Center Township and Kingwa as the Mt Aion school. Described tracts include 80 acres more or less with specified boundaries and total half acre more or less with out buildings to be sold separately. Cash terms and right to reject any bid. Date February 6 1914
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Venter Township
Boone County
Indiana
Cason-Neal
Lebanon
Ndlang
Center Township
Kngwa
S. W
Township
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