Heirs of John Dye to divide $11,000,000 land claim
Indiana reports that John Dye's heirs will share an $11 million land claim once Pennsylvania properties, now in coal country, are settled. John M Dye, who moved to Indiana, pursued the case after discovering the land's value and reaching a settlement with the Pennsylvania Railroad. The $11 million share will be divided among heirs in Marion and other cities in Indiana and Ohio.
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Ohio
Marion
Ind
John Dye
Pennsylvania
John M. Dee
Wabest
John
Christopher
John M
John M. Dye
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Penns Viveekia Co
Dye Bey
Dye
Washington
Mavion
Winbcash Lafontaine
Peru
Lid
New York
Opening a Jack Pot Trial in Indianapolis in 1870s
In Tod May 31 a case from Elnora concerns Jesse Page charged with passing a counterfeit dollar during a poker game. Page attempted to open the pot by using the coin under a poker table, tossing it onto the pot with other chips. A government witness raked in the pot. no jury was convened.
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Indianapolis
Tod
United States
Jesse Page
Elnora
Page
Attempted Murder Arrests and Local News Snapshots
Joseph W Brill of Cleveland was arrested in Laporte on an attempted murder charge connected to a shooting of Weir. The grand jury did not indict Brill, who later left the city after posting bond. Other items note a husband fatally shooting his wife before killing himself, a farmer suing for alienation of his wife’s affections, Evansville’s victory over Terre Haute, a child smothering suspected, and various local incidents across Indiana with dates in May.
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Laporte
Mie
Joseph WW. Brill
Cleveland
Bin
Pilsworth
Weir
Tiis Cots
Brith
Brill
Novel separation by agreement shocks Logansport
A Logansport report details a husband and wife dividing their assets by a private agreement after a marriage that soon soured. The instrument records cash and property division and pledges no future claims, avoiding divorce court.
Murderer Reeves Sentenced for Dubois County Sheriff Killings
John Reeves, convicted of the 18 year old murders of Deputy Sheriffs William Cox and George Gardener, received a 1 to 21 year sentence at Jasper. He was taken to Michigan City after the verdict. Reeves refused to answer questions about escaping Frankfort Kentucky penitentiary, declaring he would not reveal the information. The judge halted the line of questioning.
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Ind
John Reeves
William Cox
George Gardener
Dubois County
Jasper
Michigan City
Reeves
Frankfort
Duncan
Poisoned Her System Suit Filed Against Kokomo Dentist
Mrs. U. S. Tash of Kokomo Indiana sues Dr. Arthur Phillips for 5000 damages claiming a tooth extraction on April 16 involved improper cocaine use that was forced down her throat harming her system and leaving her bedridden with permanent injuries seeking 15000 more.
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Ind
U. S. Tash
Arthur Phillips
Tash
Malpractice suit verdict and related Indiana notices
A Wisconsin court report covers a $10,000 malpractice claim in Adams county where Mrs Belle Bodkins won $200 against Dr J A Aspy. Other items include a seduction case of Elmer Mosier in Dubois county and a fatal train accident in Fort Wayne. Coffee explosion in Wabash injures Bertha Yonn. A divorce suit in Munette by Andrew Cook alleges improper conduct toward a daughter.
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Adams County
J. O A. Aspy
Decatur
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Aspy
Munette
Fool
Andrew Cook
Emma Cook
Cook
Local Field Meet Slated Between Wabash and Logansport
In Wabash Indiana a field meet is planned for June 4 between the Wabash Athletic Association and Logansport Athletic Club with both sides practicing daily. In Bloomington Indiana a county attorney sues former treasurer Schnidt and bondsmen for about 4000 tied to misused county funds. Evansville reports deaths and baseball scores from games on June 3 including a morphine suicide note. Decatur defeats Terre Haute in a timely hitting game with final scores listed. Twins births noted in general.
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Wabash Athletic Association
Logansport Athletic Club
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