Fast Chicago line wreck kills ten and injures forty
Ten dead and forty injured after a head on collision of two Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend electric cars in Porter county Indiana. Motorman George A Reed was killed for allegedly ignoring orders to wait for the westbound car to pass. мн
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South Bend
Ind
Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend
Porter County
Indiana
H. A. Wallace
George A. Reed
Reed
Gary
Wilson
Laileytown
Michigan City
Ray F. Merriman
Charles Johnson
Porter
Edward Gilbertson
A. Barber
Mishawaka
F. J. Moore
Will
E. R. Borg
Fred Wusth
Chesterton
Arthur Johnson
F. G. Schimmel
Charles Neilsen
Tolleston
Delbert B. Kinney
A. D. Schelley
Cordius Kline
Donald Brueger
E. C. Calvert
E. E. Brothers
Meyer Roderick
Guy Stutzman
Mishawa‘xa
Rose Hershey
Goshen
C. A. Simmons
Benton Harbor
Mich
Nean Larson
L. V. Teto
Michi- City
al. Netou
Louis Mantoffel
East Gary
T. W. Luce
Knox
W. Louie
Paul Wilson
Wallace
South Shore Railroad
Mame Robertson
Sidney
A. iLelu
Stevensville
Bail Granted for Banker Morse in National Banking Case
New York jury convict Charles W. Morse of violating banking laws and he is admitted to bail set at 125000. The bail bond is posted by twenty wealthy friends and associates of Morse.
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Morse
New York
Charles W. Morse
National Banking Lawn
Orge
Anti-Saloon League eyes statewide prohibition after local option limits
The Anti-Saloon League may pause further action against saloons under local option law in Marion, Vanderburgh, Vigo, St. Joseph, Lake and other counties. With counties already voting dry, leaders expect to push a statewide prohibition amendment while educating in larger cities and curbing alcohol law violations in counties that went dry. The group claims to have broken the liquor lobby's back, though funds are tight for a broader campaign.
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Indianapolis
Anti- Saloon League
Marion
Vanderburg
Vigo
St. Joseph
Lake
Shumaker
McCoy Freed After Indeterminate Embezzlement Sentence
Thomas J. McCoy, once a leading Indiana banker and Republican official, was released today from the Indiana state prison after completing the maximum term of his one to three year embezzlement sentence. He plans to move to Chicago to enter the live stock business.
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Laporte
Ind
Thomas J. McCoy
Republican Tenth District
Indiana
Rensselaer
Indiana State
McCoy
Chicago
Minister Denied Charges In Hunt Case In Indiana
The investigation into Rev. W. S. Hunt near Elizabethtown Indiana closes with committees withholding details. A Indianapolis meeting Friday will review testimony and craft a report to be kept secret until June 28 when the presbytery convenes. Hunt denies all unbecoming conduct claiming Remy Relah made advances.
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Elizabethtown
Ind
W. S. Hunt
Indianapolis
Relah Remy
Relah
Millionaire Admitted to Bail in Murder Case
Lafayette Indiana June 20 Flias Ray a millionaire land owner and livestock dealer spent ten days in the county jail awaiting habeas corpus in the circuit court and was admitted to bail Judge DeHart ruled proof not evident or presumption strong of guilt for second degree murder bond set at 10000 Ray is accused of killing Conrad Ortman an employee
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Lafayette
Ind
Flias Ray
DeHart
Ray
Conrad Ortman
Guilty of Manslaughter in Rooming House Shooting
Indianapolis June 18 Elmer Ginn found guilty of manslaughter for shooting Walter Walker in a rooming house after trailing his separated wife and Walker. Ginn, a Plaza hotel clerk, shot Walker as he tried to flee. Walker died instantly.
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Indianapolis
Elmer Ginn
Ginn
Plaza Hotel
Walter
Walker
Accused Horse Stealer Brought to Benton Jail
John E. Taylor known as Monk Taylor, who lists Frankfort as home, was moved from Terre Haute to Benton county jail by Sheriff Shackleton. He faces charges of stealing a horse and buggy from Fayette Bergan near Chase.
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Fowler
Ind
John E. Taylor
Monk Taylor
Frankfort
Terre Haute
Shackleton
Benton County
Fayette Bergan
Chase
Governor Marshall Receives LL D at Wabash College
Indiana governor Thomas R. Marshall attended Wabash College commencement in Crawfordsville on June 17 and the college conferred on him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws LL D.
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Marshal An
Crawfordsville
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Wabash College
Davis auditor found guilty in Delaware county malfeasance case
In Muncie Indiana on June 17 the jury convicted Joseph E Davis Delaware county auditor of malfeasance in public office and imposed the minimum fine of one dollar plus costs of suit reflecting the charge in the indictment.
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Muncie
Ind
Joseph E. Davis
Delaware County
Davis
Man Drowns His Son Watches Then Jumps From Bridge
In Lafayette Indiana on June 18 Harry Rundy a 33 year old teamster killed himself by leaping from the Main street bridge into the Wabash river while his ten year old son watched.
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Lafayette
Ind
Harry Rundy
Main Street
Wabash River
Twenty Years Later Miss Lionheart and Elijah Fielding wed
In Jasonville Indiana Miss Mollie Lionheart and Elijah Fielding married at the bride’s parents home. Twenty years earlier a spring ring loss led to a wrongful conviction of Fielding who served two years in prison. The ring’s return sparked reconciliation, a reception, and renewed engagement followed by their marriage. Fielding, a prosperous farmer, had lived near the old home since his release.
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Jasonville
Ind
Mollie Lionheart
Elijah Fielding
Miss Lionheart
Fielding
Pidding
Not Due to Poison in Snearly Case Roann Doctor Released
The case against Dr. George E. Snearly of Roann Indiana, arrested for poisoning his wife, may be dismissed after an investigating committee found the death was not from poison. Coroner affidavit and subsequent analyses showed no poison in the stomach, and four court‑selected physicians found no poisoning evidence. Dr Snearly has been free on a $10,000 bond since May 6.
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Wabash
Ind
George E. Snearly
Roann
Ft. Wayne
Snearly
Chevrolet wins Coke Trophy long road race in Crown Point
Louis Chevrolet piloted a Buick 32.4 hp to win the Crown Point Lowell course race of 395.66 miles. The event averaged 49.26 mph, slower than typical 60 hp cars. Second place went to William Bourque in a Knox with George Robertson third in a Locomobile.
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Crown Point
Ind
America
Louis Chevrolet
Buick
Crown Point-Lowell
William Bourque
Knox
George Robertson
Widow Killed by Car in Tipton Scene
Mrs. Sarah Whisler aged seventy one widow was struck by a traction car on the Tipton Alexandria division and killed instantly in Tipton Indiana on June 17.
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Tipton, Ind
Sarah Whisler
Tipton-Alexandria
Burke County votes to oust saloons in local option vote
In Booneville Indiana on June 18 Warrick County residents backed a local option measure by about 250 votes to remove saloons. The result follows Thursday’s election and marks a dry county outcome.
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Dry” County
Booneville
Ind
Warrick County
Editors to Meet in Plymouth for Northern Indiana Meet
The fortieth annual meeting of the Northern Indiana Editorial association is scheduled in Plymouth on June 24 and 25. Local papers and editors will gather to discuss industry topics and share insights.
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Plymouth
Ind
Northern Indiana Editorial Association
Accounts Due and Quarter Close Notice
Our office has been busy producing weekly papers and failed to mail quarterly statements. Beginning with the close of June 80 we will again send statements and collect all accounts due soon after. Those with accounts over ninety days are urged to settle promptly.
Vincennes Plank Road Company elects new directors and officers
The Vincennes Plank Road Company stockholders name new directors including N T DePauw J K Woodward Samuel B Kerr Charles W DePauw Robert W Morris Isaac P Leyden and J Hangary Fawcett. N T DePauw becomes president J H Fawcett treasurer Isaac P Leyden secretary and general manager Samuel I Kerr general counsel.
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Vincennes Plank Road Company
New Albany
Newland T. DePauw
J. IK. Woodward
Samuel B. Kerr
Charles W. DePauw
Robert W. Morris
Isaac P. Leyden
J. Hangary Fawcett
N. T. DePauw
J. H. Fawcett
Isaacc P. Leyden
Samuel I. Kerr
Taft Hosts Senate Finance Leaders on Corporate Tax
President Taft dined with all Republican members of the senate finance committee and Senator Root to discuss a proposed tax on net earnings of corporations. The meeting showed harmony with leaders in favor of adopting the corporate tax as an amendment, likely applying to earnings above five thousand dollars a year and to all corporations regardless of capital stock.
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Washington
Taft
Senate Finance Committee
Root
Senate
Senate reveals slow pace on income tax vote
Interesting week in Washington as the Senate extends time to consider the income tax proposal. The administration amendment gains hours to marshal support while voting alignment remains uncertain and this week’s session promises notable action.
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Senate
Washington
Rainy Weather Marks Elbert Area News Brief
Elbert reports plenty of rain in the vicinity. Local social notes include Fred Johns selling a valuable horse to George Spath of Bridgeport. Visits include Jack Jones to Misses Callie and Laura Ferree and others. Reverend Barrows from Rebeo Presby Church visited George Jones Sr. and families joined by Laton Thomas and son Lawrence of Laconia with the Ferrees and Jones families. The Children's Day services at Rehoboth were well attended. Eddie Able passed through town en route home to relatives.
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Fred Johns
George Spath
Bridgeport
Jack Jones
Callie
Laura Ferree
Rehoboth
Eddie Able
Barrows
Rebeoboth Presbyterian Church
George Jones Sr
Orval Babcock
Baby
Illinois
Lorenzo Ferree
Lon Thomas
Lawrence
Laconia
Wm Jones
Wheat harvest proceeds as community notes compile
The village records a wheat harvest underway plus social mentions. Mrs Belle Hall of White Cloud spent a week with sister Mrs John Loudon. Miss Josie White remained on the sick list. Mrs John Engleman and Miss Retta Sengleman of Corydon visited Abe Pitman and family Friday. J D Bell and wife visited Robi Pitman and wife Sunday. Pr Habermel was called Monday to see Charles Marchery who is sick. Julius Loudon joined Charles Pitman as a Sunday guest.
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Belle Hall
White Cloud
John Loudon
Josie White
John Engleman
Retta Sengleman
Corydon
Abe Pitman
J.D. Bell
Robi. Pitman
Pr. Habermel
Charles Marchery
Julius Loudon
Charles Pitman
Big Bay at Rehoboth Sunday gathers large crowd
Big day at Reho church in Booney township with an all day meeting and a noon dinner. Rev Barrow preached in the forenoon and the afternoon featured children day exercises of songs and recitations that drew wide praise. Rehoboth Sunday School is noted for strong children's day programs. The Democrat editor attended a courtesy invitation but could not be present.
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Rehoboth Church
Booney Township
Barrow
Rehoboth
the Democrat
Death of an Old Citizen in Heth Township
William Frakes died at his home in Heth township on Tuesday June 15 from dropsy after months of illness. Funeral services were held at Otter Bein church in Teth township last Wednesday morning and he was laid to rest in the nearby cemetery. The Civil War veteran was 82 and leaves a widow and six children. He was a member of the United Brethren Church.
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William Frakes
Heth Township
Otterbein Church
Teth Township
United Brethren Church
Head On Collision of Flyers on Southern Railroad
A head on collision occurred on the Southern railroad at Belmont Illinois last Monday morning. Postal clerk William Jackson of Silver Grove Loyd county was killed. Engineer Charles Forbes of the east bound train and William Knight of the west bound train were injured. Forbes suffered a broken leg and other injuries while Knight was badly hurt. Both engineers resided in Princeton and several passengers sustained injuries.
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Southern Railroad
Belmont
Ilinois
William Jackson
Silver Grove
Loyd County
Charles Forbes
Jackson
William Knight
Princeton
Scott Township Commencement at Mt Solomon Church
The Scott township commencement exercises will be held at Mt Solomon church on Saturday night July 10. Eleven graduates will each deliver a brief address. Admission free. Everyone is invited.
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Scott Township
Mt. Solomon Church
Commencement Invitation and Local News Briefs
The Democrat invites Dr James Samuel Shaffer to the Medical Department commencement at the University of Louisville Mason ic Theatre on Wednesday evening June 30. Shaffer has been a top student through four years at the Medical College. Mr and Mrs Dennis Tabler and son visited Corydon last Friday. The T family just returned from Oregon after two years, liking the West and childhood scenes.
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Democrat
James Samuel Shaffer
University of Louisville
Masonic
Dennis ‘Tabler
Litle
Posey Township
Corydon
State of
Oregon
Salem
Portland
Far West
Trustee Brings Key Visit to Scott Township Office
Trustee Sam D. Breeden of Scott township made a business call yesterday at the local office. Uyamei priced at 80c and Watson's appears in the report as referenced items or vendors.
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Hanson Colvin
John W. Colvin
Taylor Township
Corydon
Sam D. Breeden
Scott Township
Birthday Celebration in Marckport for Mrs Beanblossom
Last Sunday at Mrs Elizabeth Beanblossom's home a 69th birthday party gathered about 88 attendees of her children and grandchildren. A group photo was taken by L C Byerly and guests enjoyed a large spread. notes highlight playful dining quips from family and friends and indicate several attendees staying overnight.
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Marckport, Inc
Elizabeth
Beanblossom
L. C. Byerly
Mrs Elizabeth Stoll Dead Widow of John Stoll
Mrs Elizabeth Stoll widow of the late John Stoll died at her Corydon area home Sunday night at eleven Welock. Funeral at Pleasant Ridge church Monday afternoon conducted by Rev Barton. She was 64, mother of 13 children with six living, and survived by five sisters and four brothers. Maiden name Kopp.
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Elizabeth Stoll
John Stoll
Corydon
Welock
Pleasant Ridge Church
Barton
U. B. Church
Kopp
Mrs Thomas of Floyd County Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Thomas, wife of Caleb Thomas of Floyd county near Edwardsville, died yesterday morning after a brief illness at about seventy five. She leaves a husband and several children, including Joseph Thomas, Justice of the Peace at Lanesville. She was highly respected.
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Thomas
Caleb Thomas
Floyd County
Edwardsville
Joseph Thomas
Lanesville
Lawyer to Quit Practice After September Term
A notice states the author, 232 H. H. Richard, intends to stop practicing law at the close of the September term of court.
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H.H. Richard
Card of Thanks for Jacob Snellbaker
Mrs. Phoebe Snellbaker thanks friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and assistance after the sudden death of her husband Jacob Snellbaker.
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Phoebe Snellbaker
Jacob Snellbaker
Regulars and Progressives Split in Harrison County Politics
The passage notes Republicans as Regulars backing tariff trusts and Progressives siding with Democrats on tariff reduction. It questions which faction holds the majority in Harrison County, highlighting active political divides and unspecified actions by the Regulars.
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Harrison County
Marriage License Notices Include Four Couples
Charles Walker wed Caroline H. Rich ert and William Kinzer tied to Dora L. Liebert in local marriage license records.
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Charles Walker
Caroline H. Richert
William Kinzer
Dora L. Liebert
Notice of Executor Appointment for Lydia A. Lynn
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as executor of the last will of Lydia A. Lynn of Harrison County, Indiana. The estate appears to be evident. Charles H. Taylor is named executor. John Stotsenburg & Weathers, Attorneys.
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Lydia A. Lynn
Harrison County
Charles H. Taylor
John Stotsenburg & Weathers
Attys
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