Indiana Round-Ups. Clerk Arrested in Pension Funds Theft
Marion Indiana May 11 Charles E Webster chief clerk of the National Military home was arrested on a federal indictment for embezzling 1700 dollars from pension funds sent via sub treasury The case notes 225000 dollars counted at a Marion bank and vault security with Treasurer H O Heichert and Webster as only knowers of the combination Heichert restored the missing amount and Webster was taken to Indianapolis for trial
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Marion
H. O. Heichert
Heichert
Webster
Indianapolis
Amish Revolt Against Tax Lists In Adams County
In Wabash Indiana on May 11 Amish in Adams county refuse to swear or affirm tax lists and school returns, following Bishop Swartz guidance. enumerators removed from premises and warrants issued for several named individuals, fined five dollars each. Other reports note fatal accidents, executions of social leaders, and local court disputes in Indiana towns.
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Wabash
Ind
Adams County
Bishop Swartz
Peter Mazelin
Peter Habbeger
Davie Swartz
Jacob Swartz
David
James Mazelin
Frank Mazelin
Peter Stourge
Dynamite Explosion Shakes Montgomery Indiana
A dynamite bomb exploded in Montgomery Indiana near the home of John Westhafer, principal of the graded schools, tearing doors and breaking windows but injuring no one. Two men were seen fleeing town in a buggy or running westward as investigators search for suspects.
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Montgomery
Ind
John Westhafer
Westhafer
Westhofers
Neely Denies Bond Was Not His Own Money
Charies F. W. Neely says he posted the $20,000 bond with funds drawn from his Union National bank account via the Seventh National of New York. Bank officials confirm Neely’s funds were used, and Spilker says their dealings were normal banker patron relations. Neely questions trying him in Cuba or the United States for a crime committed there while staying with relatives in Muncie.
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Muncie
Ind
Charies F. W. Neely
Union National Bank
Seventh National of
New York
Carl A. Spilker
Muncie Bank
Neely
Fletcher Heath
Perry
Heath
Seventh National Bank
Spilker
Cuba
United States
Fortifying Isolated Coaling Docks for Naval Economy
The article argues that fortifying isolated coaling stations is the most economical defense measure in war. Navy graduate T H Gignilliat says $500,000 in land defenses can outfight costly ships and that shore batteries proved their value in the Spanish American War. He cites Pearl Harbor, Pango Pango, Guam and Cavite as targets for U S domination of the Pacific with modern fortifications and marine garrisons.
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Naval Academy
Pearl Harbor
United States Navy
Spain
England
Nalrfax
Bermuda
Nassau
Gibraltar
Azores
Portugal
Atlantic
Alaska
Aleutians
Pango Pango
Guam
Cavite
Pacific
Mediterranean
United States
Malta
Judge Affirms Use of Rod in Public Schools
Indianapolis judge Alford issues judgment and opinion endorsing corporal punishment in public schools. The ruling says teachers may punish pupils to a reasonable and warranted degree while on the bench, reversing prior limits that led to lax discipline and fines for punishments.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Alford
Criminal Court
Aimy Alegre
Reno
Tralianapolis
Anderson Woman Adjudged Insane After Prolonged Prayer
Mrs Catherine Cory of Anderson Indiana has been declared insane amid years of intense religious fervor. Neighbors report she prays constantly day and night and enters trances at church falling to the floor for hours. She is described as the daughter of Rev Ross, a Christian church minister.
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Anderson
Ind
Catherine Cory
Cory
Mr. Ross
False affidavits trigger fraud case across Midwest
Frank A. Selers of Sellersburg Indiana faced arrest on charges of fraudulently using the mails to obtain goods on credit from wholesale houses in Chicago and Cincinnati after producing false affidavits of financial standing. An inspector has tracked the case for weeks as postal authorities pursue leads. In a separate item, F O Bloomfield found a farewell note from his wife Mrs Bloomfield claiming she joined a theatrical company in St Louis after leaving Hoopeston and Danville leaving behind two children and no plan to return to their home.
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New Albany
Ind
Frank A. Selers
Sellersburg
United States
Chicago
Cincinnati
Sellers
Indiana
Utica
Clark County
Kokomo
F. O. Bloomfield
Bloomfield
St. Louis
Shively declines governor candidacy in Indiana
In South Bend on May 12 Hon. B F Shively announced he will not seek the governor nomination. He declined to allow his name at the Democratic state convention citing time and expense for a campaign.
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Anderson
Ind
W. R. Myers
H. F. Shively
South Head
South Bend
B. F. Shively
Bank suit verdict favors International Bank against Mackey Nesbitt
In federal court a jury awarded the International Bank of New York 37,500 plus 10,450 interest in the case against Mackey, Nesbitt & Co of Evansville arising from a loan of 50,000 years ago, with 7,500 claimed as personally borrowed by Mr. Mackey.
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Indianapolis
Ind
International Bank of New York
Mackey, Nesbitt & Co
Evensville
Mackey
Spencer found guilty of first degree murder in Indiana
Evanaville reports that Edward Spencer aged 42 was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his sweetheart Lizzie Swanee near Troy Perry county after she refused to marry him. He was sentenced to life in Cannellton. He also tried to kill the girl’s mother.
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Evanaville
Ind
Edward Spencer
Troy
Perry County
Cannellton
Spencer
Lizzie Swanee
Heir to Millionaire Estate Found in Toledo
Walter Adamson of Du land Michigan is identified as the heir to a $1,000,000 fortune dating from 1889. He wandered the country unaware of his claim until a New York paper photo led him to believe the ad referred to him. He will travel to New York to pursue the inheritance from the Adamson line via E. B. Humphreys.
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Walter Adamson
Duland
Mich
Hoody House
Toledo
New York
Empire State
West
Queen Anne
John Adamson
London
E. B. Humphreys
Alexander Adamson
Michigan
Adamson
Wanderer
Union News Company
Two Gentlemen Discuss Connersville Move Toward Purity of Atmosphere
In the Connersville rotunda two prominent businessmen, possibly Brown and Smith, compare moving from Chicago and Cincinnati to Connersville. They contrast urban grime with the town’s cleaner air and moral climate, predicting a shift toward smaller cities offering modern conveniences and improved opportunities.
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Connersville
McFarlane
Brown
Smith
Cincinnati
Mr. Brown
Chicago
Comneraville
Day to begin taking Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Last Tuesday urged readers to start Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for indigestion. Warp Jemison at the drug store can explain the product and its use, promising reliable advice and service.
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Dr. Caldwell
Warp Jemison
Insolent cabman overcharges in Prosperity era tale
A Paris street cab raid is described as cabmen demand high fares and threaten not to release customers. Mlle Jane Mading pays the demanded fare after the cabman claims trouble with leaving doors and identifies her from a playbill. The incident ends with the cabman collecting money and arranging a return home.
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Mlle
Jane Mading
Labbout
Mile
Hading
Mikee
Johu
Iewa Duck Farm Sees Large Duck Population Near Fort Dodga
A fragmented report notes a duck farm near Fort Dodga, Ja., with about 12 000 ducks. The birds reportedly consume 100 bushels of corn daily, indicating sizable poultry operations and feed needs.
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Iewa
Fort Dodga
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