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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
2
A priest of St Joseph's church in Massachusetts was attacked by an unknown man as he defended himself. The assailant fled after striking the clergyman, who sustained non fatal injuries. Also noted is a separate incident of a girl catching fire from a candle while helping decorate a Christmas tree.
In Cairo on December 27 a shot shattered a newspaper window narrowly missing editor FE W. Thielcke of the Malletin. The Hutle fin has pressed graft accusations against the city police department amid the incident.
The readable parts describe a violent incident with a body found and questions about a murder at a location where the hods were found. It mentions a large group involved, and investigators noting that the body had not been initially discovered at the exact site.
Reports describe a fatal assault at a Sonennes area saloon with the keeper struck and dying. Details mention hospital care and nearby witnesses as investigators review the case and seek a suspect.
Princeton Indiana December 27 Police Officer Lute Hill aged forty nine shot himself in the head with a revolver. No motive given but family says he acted strangely all day and it is believed he was mentally unbalanced.
A passenger train struck and killed two Hungarian miners walking on a track near Shelburn Indiana as a heavy snowstorm prevented their notice of the approaching train. Local authorities investigated the accident and aid crews responded to the scene.
Henryville Indiana December 27 Charles Follick twenty two unmarried was struck and killed by a passenger train on the P C C L railroad He walked on the track ignoring the warning bell and whistle The rest of the text mentions Alexander and a spying-like imitation but is unclear and not connected to factual events.
In a storm ravaged mining town relief efforts struggle as outside agencies control aid since the November disaster. The crisis centers on disposing hundreds of widows and orphans with scarce shelter food and medical help amid artificial excitement and uncertain prospects.
Reports from across Spain describe disrupted communications and widespread damage from floods. Padron in Corunna floods threaten villages and crops, with many homes destroyed and boats wrecked near the coast, raising fears of severe distress next year.
A raid at Alexandria leads to beating of officers and occupants as men burst in drawing nineteen names. Southern Indiana reports twelve tobacco barns burned in Spencer and Warrick counties amid price concerns. Indiana dairy men plan the state meeting in Lafayette as part of the Purdue short course. Mayflower arrives in San Juan with Secretary Dickinson and General Edwards aboard.
John Poland was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury in the Dewitt County Circuit Court. Poland killed Ashley Arnold, a neighbor, after a quarrel over a horse trespass.
In Hurley near the West Virginia line a Christmas Eve incident left Samuel Baker and Wyatt Meadows shot by Henry Pennington. Mrs Baker wounded Pennington was later wounded by Mrs Baker who then fled. an armed mob killed Pennington as officers fought to control the scene.
In a special session lawmakers weigh sourcing Sedford quarry stone for new capitol wines project with a $500000 tab. Faced with protests over foreign stone, union reports a Bedford strike prompt review of Montana alternatives, including Hedford Ind. stone, as officials promise further action by the legislature.
During a church service in a General Baptist church in Indiana a mob of rowdies flooded the building using clubs and bricks. Police responded but were overpowered, triggering a dangerous stampede. twenty arrests followed as investigators seek the source of liquor that fueled the riot.
Fire in the New York offices destroyed two upper floors where stereotypers and art departments worked. Editors fled as water flooded the plant. a duplicate facility is ready, but repairs delay operations. Meanwhile, Springfield civil service commissioners plan Peoria visit to probe charges tied to patient John McNulty's death on November 13, 1909.
New York reports insurance man Charles Wake issued a statement detailing his backing of Arctic explorer Dr Frederick A Cook. Wake recounts Cook's threats and the steps taken to protect papers and arrange departure to Europe while evading pursuit.
Mr Wake noted that a wife’s Whereaponts was sent to him from Europe. He cited two originals said to be brought from Copenhagen by Lonschate, existing as a running story without the diary data. No copies have yet reached Copenhagen, though their arrival would not change the situation. Cook’s last message to Wake was a Dec 10 cable from fishon at the Central hotel.
New York reports the death of Frederick Temington at his Ridgefield Connecticut home at age forty eight. The obituary notes his lifelong horse interest and a final line reflecting his bond with horses while hinting at a forthcoming memoir or tribute.
Five American senators who visited the isthmus to study canal matters sailed home last night aboard the gunboat Dolphin returning from Colon.
One of the prettiest weddings of the year took place at two oclock this afternoon near Connersville Indiana. Miss Susie Scholl and Alva Jolafsen were the principals with Rev Bert Beck and Rev Heizer officiating. The bride wore cream massaline with gold trimmings. About 150 guests attended and a luncheon followed. Notices also detail estate matters before the Fayette Circuit Court with required appearances for heirs creditors and legatees.
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