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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
3
San Francisco Police Chief Jeremiah Dinan faces two serious charges including extortion and perjury in a joint indictment with Abraham Ruef. The case centers on alleged protection of a house of prostitution and a broader conspiracy link.
A farmer named Wo Harris, age thirty, attempted to rob Bendena State Bank near Bendena Kansas. Realizing capture was near, he killed cashier W A Gillen after firing at clerk Theodore Selb who escaped. Harris then killed himself.
Broomeeton, Ph. Dee Te-Vernon Stewart was killed and W. D. Sutton and Walter Chapman were probably fatally injured when a Chicago and Alton freight train backed into a Lake Erie and Western passenger train parked in the union station. A dozen other persons were hurt in the crash reported last night.
Mrs. Mary J. Lingerelter was sentenced by Judge Campbell to three years in the penitentiary for forgery after overruling her motion for a new trial. She is charged with wrecking the Newark bank and denied her guilt most dramatically.
The fifth interval revenue district headquartered in Peoria Illinois reported a new national record for daily collections at $250367.86 on Friday. The old record was $281858.42 set February 13 1904.
Indianapolis reporters describe Sen YWemenwas and Rep Foster en route to Washington as they meet party leaders to smooth a speakership dispute. State factory inspector McAbee urges restrictions on youth labor and extended hours, while coal miners press for expanded railway powers to curb shortages. National coverage notes public ownership opposition and renewed criticism of Brownsville troops.
In Charlestown Indiana December 1 robbers broke into the Baltimore and Ohio S W railway station at Maysville, stole from the ticket office and cash drawer, then set the building ablaze. A passerby freight train engineer witnessed the blaze and reported it.
In Veteroff Kazan district police guards fired on rioters after peasants looted a communal granary. Casualty reports say many peasants were killed and wounded in St. Petershburg Dee.
Interstate Commerce records reveal intimidation and land disputes linked to coal holdings in Utah. Witnesses describe armed men driving off claimants, secret tariffs, and transfers of land to coal companies amid ongoing inquiries into Denver & Rio Grande routes and related freight practices.
Washington reports Senator Warren arrived and rejected Meyendorff affidavit charges that he and Senator Clark conspired to halt investigations into coal land entries by the Union Pacific Coal Co. Warren says he had no connection with coal land entries or any railroad interests.
The speaker emphasizes the aim to provide the country with plentiful, good quality coal at reasonable prices and to reveal the vast coal deposits beneath the soil. He asserts that any accusation to the contrary is false, regardless of who or when.
In Chicago the public will learn secrets of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters as Cornelius P. Shea and sixteen allies face conspiracy charges from the last year’s strike. Four defendants including Albert Young pleaded guilty and agreed to testify for the state amid a security guard for the cooperating witnesses.
Bradstreet notes active trade for the season but widespread railway congestion disrupts movement and collections. Delays in coal delivery, cotton to the South, and manufacturing sectors in the Northwest and West threaten iron steel textiles lumber and related industries as winter nears. Railway workers push to ease the bottleneck amid uncertain outlook.
St. Petersburg reports the emperor has approved the council of ministers resolution fixing a twelve hour working day with two hours for meals in all industrial establishments. The law becomes operative six weeks after promulgation.
San Juan Puerto Rico December 1 E W W Russell American minister to Venezuela passed through en route to New York. He declared rumors about President Castro of Venezuela are exaggerated and Castro remains in his usual health.
Reports from Cuba claim calm across the island. A Wabash train collision near Ferguson Missouri killed a fireman. Otto Young prominent Chicago financier dies at Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Weekly business failures rise to 174 from 212 prior. Argentine wheat shipments steady bolster Chicago market. Erie Canal grain tonnage for last year 25,002,554 bushels vs 13,625,945 prior year. Congo Independent state praised in Felgian chamber speeches. Five killed in dynamite blast during South and Western railroad construction near Clinchport Virginia. Daily Mail urges Canadian ambassador appointment in Washington. Dun’s Review notes 1906 outpacing 1905 across agriculture industry and trade. Chester Gillette trial for Grace Brown murder nears end as evidence concludes.
In Lafayette Indiana on December 7 a major gambling den owned by Lambert Bertha was raided at 9 PM. Police seized fare tables poker tables roulette wheels large slot machines and other devices valued at 700. Nearby operations were checked but only Bertha’s place was active. Raids echoed citywide as authorities enforce a disorderly conduct order and destroy confiscated paraphernalia after arrests.
In Linton Indiana Frank Lanniers the saloon keeper killed Charles Stewart with two blows to the head. This comes after a week of violence including the shooting of William Watson and an attack on Officer Souders. In Jasonville Indiana E M Sonders dies after being shot by George Phipps who also ran a roadhouse.
Kokomo Indiana December plan to ease legal issues names Judge B F Harness retiring judge and Patrick Elliott of Marion as special judges. Each will preside half the month and receive half the salary per the Attorney General Miller's opinion.
Earl Smith aged ten was accidentally shot and probably fatally wounded by a boy named Rogers from Michigan City. The gun misfire occurred during a hunting outing due to careless handling of the weapon.
Madison Ind Dec 3 Conner Ryker defers verdict in the case of Richard Winacott found dead at his doorway Wednesday night amid prior family trouble and absences.
B Spiegel of 1204 N Virginia St Evansville Indiana describes years of kidney and bladder pain and illness. After trying three doctors with no relief Foley's Kidney Cure provided dramatic improvement and he was soon cured after two bottles.
Thursday at 7:30 AM Jonathan Bulkley suffered a second paralysis affecting his entire left side. He remains bedridden at his home on North Eastern Avenue, with doctors hopeful for at least a partial recovery after the prior stroke about a year ago.
Advert says there has never been a case of pneumonia while using Foley's Honey and Tar and warns against substitutes. It argues the remedy cures coughs and colds without opiates and urges consumers to choose Foley's and refuse unknown preparations.
John Roback a Greenfield pressman injured by a defective sidewalk received a $3200 verdict from a New Castle jury against Greenfield. He had previously been awarded $2000 at Rushville where a rehearing followed.
Attorney Raymond Springer and his wife spent Thanksgiving at his father L D Springer’s Fairview township home. Raymond joined a Hunocog expedition boat trip and had a roast turkey meal. Also, John Dubois and wife welcomed a daughter born last night west of the city.
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