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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1911

Page

8

Two Victims of the Air Lanes in California and New Orleans

The report notes Arch Hoxsey's death near Los Angeles and Moisant’s death in New Orleans within hours, raising the tally of aviator fatalities to forty one. It describes Hoxsey’s fatal fall from a biplane at Alameda County and the mournful scenes as spectators witness the tragedy.

Moisant New Orleans Hoxsey Los Angeles Cal Tan Desingiuez Archdoxsey Chesen Atierguen John Muisalis Dedi Aso Wis Alameda County Alameda Oxser M. C. Goxser Pasadena Wheation

Moi rants Fall ends life of famed aviator

New Orleans reports John B Moisant, famed American aviator who flew Paris to London and won the Statue of Liberty prize, died during a preliminary endurance test for a Michelin cup attempt. He circled the field, descended, then his craft dipped vertical, and he fell about 25 feet from ground, breaking his neck with no other injuries.

New Orleans John B. Moisant Paris London

Emperor Francis Joseph Stricken by Cold Confined to Bed

Eyed by physicians for precautionary measures, the Austrian emperor Francis Joseph remains in bed with a cold. Medical advisers urge strict observance of precautions to prevent further illness.

Eyperor Francis Joseph

Victim of Hole in the Air Fatality in Los Angeles

Arch Hoxley is reported as the victim in a deadly incident described as a hole in the air in Los Angeles. Officials investigated the cause and determined a fatal outcome for Hoxley, with local authorities confirming the event details.

Wild West Hold Up After Moving Pictures

Three youths William Kilpatrick Paul Swen and Adolph Swen attacked William Kobble after a showing in Elizabeth New Jersey. They waited at Bayway and the Long Ranch railroad for Kobble grabbed two thirty dollar bills and his watch beat him then fled. He identified one assailant and all three were arrested in a saloon and jailed after denial.

Elizabeth N. J Moving Picture William Kilpatrick Paul Swen Adolph Swen Bayway Long Ranch Railroad Ouwlskirts Wiliam Koabble Grier Avenue Junging Kobble Mahon

Stetson Predicts Mary Baker Eddy's Resurrection View

Mrs Augusta E Stetson exleader of the First Church of Christ Scientist says she must tell the world her belief that Mary Baker Eddy will be raised from the tomb and appear in human form Mrs Eddy did not die as traditionally reported The claim ties to Christian Science teachings of no death and a coming millennium with Christ.

New York Augusta E. Stetson First Church of Christ, Scientist World of Christian Science Mary Baker G. Eddy Newton Mass John Patmos

Shotgun Duel Near Big Lake In Arkansas Hunt Case

Osceola Arkansas January 2 A gun battle erupted on Big Lake when officers pursuing forty four Big Lake Hunting and Fishing club members indicted for violating non resident hunting laws refused to halt Shots were exchanged as the boat pursued the group one hunter reportedly fell into the skiff but all escaped Members are said to reside in Memphis Nashville St Louis Cincinnati Louisville and other cities

Osceola Atk Big Lake

Earles linked to Indiana fish and game funds shortage

Indianapolis reports a $7,240 shortfall in Indiana fish and game funds traced to Rev. Zack Sweeney's office. Former deputy E. E. Earle and his wife are accused of handling the missing money after Earle took charge of the funds. he denies wrongdoing while a divorce and remarriage follow.

Indiana Indianapolis Zack Sweeney Columbus Fish and Game State Board of Accounts Sweeney Earle Eerles Mexico Miss Meehan Marion County Rev Farmers’ Fish and Game Protective Association Fish and Game Commission George W. Miles

Robbers Loot New Palestine Bank in $6416 Safe Job

The State Bank of New Palestine in Hancock county was cracked and $6416 in cash stolen. Entry used a skeleton key, safe combination broken, with no deposits lost. Investigators believe robbers fled toward Indianapolis on a traction handcar then switched to a railroad line near Irvington.

Indianapolis State Bank of New Palestine Hancock County

Despondent Man Commit Suicide Over Love Note

Walter Williams of Plymouth killed himself in a South Bend hotel after failing to win a reply from Miss Pearl Bayman. He left a note confessing love, and scholars believe the lack of a prompt response caused his despondency.

South Bend Ind Pearl Bayman Walter Williams Plymouth

Young Farmer Wounded by Two Robbers Near Spring Brook Park

Roman Yaberski, a young farmer from west of South Bena, Indiana, was shot by two highwaymen near Spring Brook Park. They robbed him of a gold watch and all his money, leaving him unconscious in the hospital.

South Bena Ind Roman Yaberski Springbrook Park Thing Taberski

One Fourth Went Wrong in Wayne Circuit Court

Court statistics from Richmond Indiana show nearly one third of Wayne circuit court filings in the year were divorce cases. About 100 actions were filed and for every four licenses issued there was a divorce granted.

Richmond Ind Wayne Circuit Court

Boy Bert Ancil Dies From Hunting Gunshot Wound

Marion Ind December 31 Bert O Ancil seventeen son of Amos Ancil near Sweetser died in a hospital here from a gunshot wound received a week ago while hunting. The shotgun discharged when Ancil dropped it to the ground.

Marion Ind Bert O. Ancil Amos Ancil Sweetser Ancil

Buffalo to Host Next Year’s AHA Convention

The American Historical Association closed its annual convention in Indianapolis selecting Buffalo as next year’s site and electing William M. Sloane of Columbia University as president.

The American Historical Association Indianapolis Buffalo William M. Sloane Columbia University

Stokes Jackson His Friends Working Hard to Secure a Rich Plum

Friends of Stokes Jackson mobilize to secure a lucrative plum for him. They campaign to influence a decision maker or sponsor to award a high value prize or position. The effort signals strong community backing and strategic effort to land the deal.

Indiana Democrats mobilize for Stokes Jackson bid

Leading Democrats including state officers order two special cars for January 16 to take them to Washington to support Stokes Jackson for serjeant at arms of the House. About seventy five to a hundred Democrats expected to travel and stay until after the January 22 house caucus. Congressman Ralph W Moss backs Jackson predicting election. Indiana’s large Democratic delegation seeks recognition in the House.

Indiamapolis Washington Stokes Jackson Jackson Ralph W. Moss Indiana Ohio River

Bank formed to care for Northern bank depositors to open soon

New York on January 2 reports a new bank created to protect depositors of the Northern bank and related accounts will open to the public within a week or two. Joseph G. Robin, president of the Northern bank, who attempted suicide last Friday, is recovering and set to appear in court tomorrow to plead to the grand larceny indictment.

New York Northern Bank Joseph G. Robin

Coal Dealer Sentenced for Fraud in Indianapolis Case

James Jackson, president of the Eclipse Coal company, defrauded the Claypool hotel, city hospital, and English power plant coal contracts by false weights and bills. He received a prison term of one to seven years after pleading guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses.

Indianapolis James Jackson Eclipse Coal Company Claypool City Hospital English Power

Grand Jury Urges Reward in Muncie Murder

Delaware county grand jury after a three weeks probe into the murder of Norman I. Black, a Muncie banker, did not indict but urged county commissioners to offer a reward for the killer's conviction.

Muncie Ind Delaware County Norman I. Black

Death in Communion Cup at Lutheran Church

Three communicants died and twenty nine others fell gravely ill in St. Petersburg after an elder in the Peterhof district prepared communion wine with a mixture of sulphurated chromate.

St. Petersburg Peterhof

Old Watchman Killed by Fast Westbound Limited

Alexander Probst aged sixty, longtime Pennsylvania Railroad crossing watchman, died at Monroeville near Fort Wayne when a westbound Limited struck him while he worked the crossing. The accident occurred as he stood guard at the track.

Fort Wayne Ind Alexander Probst Pennsylvania Railroad Monroeville Here

Called at Wrong Place in Logansport

August Guiconi was shot by the husband after calling on Mrs Dominick Acon and is in serious condition at St Josephs hospital Dan Coughlin a Chicago bribery fugitive from the Cronin murder case is dead in San Pedro Honduras

Logansport Ind Guicvoni Dominick Acon- Gc Guiconi St. Joseph’s Hospital Dan Coughlin Dr. Cronin Chicago San Pedro Honduras

Promissory Note and Church Notices at Corydon M E Church

Church column lists a promissory note not subject to protest inviting all to the Meeting House for worship and peace. Sermon topics for next Sabbath include Sanctification in the morning and A Society Tragedy in the evening.

Corydon M. E. Church O. A. Robertson

Catholic Church Schedules in Corydon and New Middletown

The notice lists Mass and devotional times for two churches. In Corydon services occur on the second and fourth Sundays and the Monday after, with Sunday Mass and sermon, Benediction, Sunday School at 2:30 p.m., and a weekday Mass at 7:50 a.m. In New Middletown, services are on the first and third Sundays with confession 5 to 9 a.m., communion and sermon Benediction at 10 a.m., Sunday School at 2:30 p.m., and weekday Mass times. The schedule runs Oct 1 to May 1, 1911, per Rev. I. L. Quaab e.

United Brethren Church Services Schedule

Preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10 30 a.m. and every Sunday at 7 p.m. Junior meeting Sundays at 2 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 p.m. C K B U Thursdays at 7 p.m.

United Brethren Church Services Reve .C. KB. U

Church Schedule at Shiloh and Dethany

At Shiloh Sunday School 9 30 a m preaching 1st and 3rd Sundays 10 30 a m prayer meeting Sundays. At Dethany Sunday School 2 30 p m preaching 2nd and 4th Sundays 3 30 p m sermon next Sabbath all invited Y P C Sundays 7 p m 730 p m A B Conno pastor.

Y. P.C J. A B. Conno

Optimistic view grows as Mexican rebels retreat

From El Paso to Chihuahua reports suggest the insurgent main army has disappeared, surviving only in small bands. The federals now control the railroad out of Chihuahua and can repair lines, seen as a sign of rebel weakness and possible near quitting of the rebellion.

el Paso Tex Mexico Chihuahua

Queen Helena Injures Self in Palace Fall

In Rome Queen Helena fell from stairs to her children's nursery, bruising her knees and injuring an arm. Prof. Bastianelli treated the arm with splints and said the fall likely poses no serious risk given her condition. In New York, Park Commissioner Stover plans to add a cow to Central Park’s menagerie for educational purposes.

Rome Helena Bastianelli New York Stover Central Park

One Day Late Delivers The Democrat to Post Office Delays

The paper explains delays caused by multiple issues delaying printing to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and possible three to four hour setbacks that push delivery to Wednesday morning, risking missing early mails and a full day of mail delivery delay.

Democrat

Hat and Geth Return After Week with Relatives

Hat and Geth, daughters of Ratie Lewis, returned home last Saturday after a week with relatives in New Albany.

Hat and Geth Ratie Lewis New Albany

Harrison County 1910 December Allowances List

The Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners items show December 1910 allowances for numerous individuals and offices. Amounts include interest on county orders, gravel road work in Washington and Harrison townships, bridge reps, court house and public fund disbursements, and various clerk and official salaries.

Board of Commissioners of Harrison County Indiana Media Miller Interest JJ Bullett & Son Int First Nat Bank Int Jacob Richert Srint Washington Ben Windell Tees le Sased ‘ Hetrotter Henry McAdams Elick Miller John L Simler Straud Fowler Hens Ray Trotter Cere Eee Cordia Miller Arthur Hardson OE Richara Fyaths Leonidas Intner Bae Ie Ager Harrison Ty Beau Aaron Milier Marry Jordan Horace Jucovs Maurice Stronecipher Smith Cort Rosenbarrer Alva G Ward Sheriff's Sal Amzie Kunnapel Hurst and Co Finley Bixler Jesse Pitman Irk Roy Bixler AJ Smith Kanmett Beaublosson Best D Barnes Treus Lew M O'Bannon Clerk’s Lizzie Parish Griffin & Co Treasolf Orp Poor Coring Barnes Eleetion Perend Fund Vom School Fund Frank Cunningham Thos H Smith Thos J Stevens Bridge Rep Joseph Moyars John S Walter Henry H Wise Cor AJ Watson Posey Boston Lochmond Dora Yeager Rene Cress Kessinger Dus P Hobbs John Underhill CJ Deatrick William Taylor A. H.C

Reviewers back road opening in Morgan and Jackson townships

Jacob Fessel Oliver Smith and Harvey Taylor of Morgan township appeared before the Board of Commissioners yesterday as reviewers of a road in Jackson township. They reported favorably for opening the road.

Jacob Fessel Oliver Smith Harvey Taylor Morgan Township Board of Commiissioners Jackson Township

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woxsey Jan AN Wary Tiwi Arch Hoxley Wild West Mrs. Stetson Mrs. Eddy Arkansas Indiana Village Derograts Robin’s Bank Laconia Presbyterian Church J.T. Reagan Catholic Church Corydon New Middletown Shiloh Dethany Benanbiesson Janmol Julia Geo W Self Harriet Jones Daniel Vo Crowe Bibbes Ani Hupp Julius Rothrock Ree Wee Bas Asses Offi Uh Iutner Cian Eraneis Davis Gravel Reds Jackson Joseph Reitz Eerie Tgraves Deweese Thos J Stevens Davidson Wilson Stevens Spencer Emily R Rhodes
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