Lanesville Notes Include Executions Sale and Visitors
Lanesville reports include J L Wolford of New Albany visiting friends while Joseph Mueller of Chicago supplies a new piano for Philip Ott. The Woelmers attend a new Monroe Michigan home. Mrs. Horner returns from Palmer City Illinois and Columbus Indiana. Executors sell John Smith estate in Floyd County with James H. Smith pleased with prices. John Wolfe of Georgetown auctioneer. Several locals, including Mrs. Peter Shickel and Mrs. Jacob Henry, recover from illness. Joseph Kochert and others visit. Ruppert returns from Wisconsin, while others head to Benton and White counties for work.
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J. L. Wolford
New Albany
Lanesville
Joseph Mueller
Chicago
Philip Ott
Theodore Woelmer
Monroe
Mich
Martha J. Horner
Palmer City
Columbus
Ind
John Smith
Floyd County
James H. Smith
John Wolfe
Georgetown
A. M. Fisert
Peter Shickel
Jacob Henry
Joseph Kochert
Lafayette
Charles Ruppert
Buffalo County
Wisconsin
Near
Jacob Schneider
Joseph Garing
Frank Erstine
Charles Menke
Benton County
George Kisert
White County
Local News From Laconia Focuses On Schools and People
Bancroft and Brubeck of Georgetown Ind visited Laconia to promote a local creamery. Henry C Meisner and wife celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Various residents including Mrs Roy Duggins and John E Barger were noted for sickness and visits. The No 4 institute enjoyed strong attendance as teachers gathered. Rev Andrew Smith begins a meeting at Union Chapel March 19. Lectures and church activities progress with Rev Lasley directing M E church, and Prof J E Ashton plans to teach multiple grades this spring as school starts in early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft and Brubeck
Georgetown
Ind
Henry C. Meisner
Roy Duggins
John E. Barger
Rehoboth
Vada Watson
Zella Funk
No.4
Ashton
George Bently
Stanley Friedley
New Albany Business College
Andrew Smith
Union Chapel
M. E. Church
Lasley
Frederick Raal
J. E. Ashton
February observances and wartime trade notes
February features include Groundhog Day February 2 Lincoln’s birthday February 12 Washington’s birthday February 22 and Longfellow February 27 Lent began February 28. Postwar Russia trade shows U S Austria Hungary goods around 22.1 million. Tacloban on Leyte Island burned. financial lock reported at 600,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Washington
Longfellow
Tacloban
Leyte
P.I
Tornado Feared to Claim More Lives in Meridian
The Meridian Mississippi tornado killed twenty four and injured forty six with many expected to die. Property losses top one and a quarter million dollars with most damage in Lindsey Hill and Georgetown. Seven state militia units guard debris removal while rebuilding begins. Colonel William McCants notes unusually low vandalism for a disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
Lindsey Hill
East End
Georgetown
William McCants
National Guard
Macon
General John M. Schofield Dies in Florida
Lieutenant General John M. Schofield retired U S A former army head died after a cerebral hemorrhage in St Augustine Florida at 8 20 last night His wife and young daughter were with him His death leaves the Civil War era’s last surviving army commander. Funeral services will be held at his residence today before the body departs for Washington this afternoon at 5 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine
Fla
John M. Schofield
Schofield
Washington
Representative Longworths Return From Cuba
Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth came back to Washington on Sunday from Cuba where they had traveled after their wedding. They arrived in a private car attached to a Southern railway train at 9 50 am and went to their home on Eighteenth Street. Longworth resumed his legislative duties at the Capitol today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Cuba
Southern Railway
Longworth
Eighteenth Street
Capitol
Brooklyn and Manhattan Men Plead Guilty in Forger y Case
In New York on March 1 Samuel J. Humphries of Brooklyn and Douglas E. Smith of Manhattan pled guilty to a $4,500,000 rail way forgery scheme before Recorder Goff after two grand jury indictments. They, with Charles Augustus Seton and Charles T. C. P. Colmey, were arraigned. all but Colmey pleaded guilty and were remanded for sentence in one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mareh
Norfolk & Western Railway
Goff
Grand
Samuel J. Humphries
Brooklyn
Douglas E. Smith
Manhattan
Charles Augustus Seton
Charles T. C. P. Colmey
Colmey
Growth of Postoffice Business
Washington March 1 The house post offices and postroads subcommittee finished a bill fixing the postoffice department appropriation at about 192000000 dollars, ten million more than the last allotment. The rise aims to cover the department is expanding about eight percent yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
Otis Gragg Fatally Shoots Mother-in-Law in Somerset
In Somerset Kentucky on March 4 Otis Gragg a railroad worker shot and killed his mother-in-law Mrs Bowman and likely mortally wounded his wife at their home Gragg was arrested and taken into custody after the incident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset, Ky
Otis Gragg
Bowman
Gragg
Congressional Sums: Labor Bills, Tribes, and Army Funding
The week reports House passage of several measures on the District of Columbia and a national society. The Hepburn rate bill moved to the Senate. private pension and private claims actions advance. The Senate debated five civilized tribes affairs and futures for Indian Territory, while the Army appropriation bill and grave marking for Confederate dead dominated the House agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
District of Columbia
National Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Hepburn
Senate
Tillman
Indian Territory
Foraker
Indiana
Springfield Crime Crackdown Spurs Citizens Leave
In Springfield Ohio Col Ammel moved three local companies to Urbana and Xenia leaving only two on guard. A 300-person meeting at the Commercial club backed creating a Citizens Leave to curb crime and urged the legislature to raise liquor licenses to 1000 dollars and pursue reform. Judge Miller drew criticism for leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Col. Ammel
Urbana
Xenia
Commercial Club
N. H. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Miller
Reprisals Expected In Nanchang Missionary Attack
Shanghai reports the Nanchang magistrate, the target of the assault on Catholic and Protestant missionaries, is alive but badly wounded. Nanchang residents flee as European and American gunboats approach. Numerous arrests have been made and officials urge Kiangsi Viceroy to travel to Nanchang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Nanchang
Kiangsi
American Gunboat Arrives at Nanchang Amid Chinese Mob Aftermath
A U S gunboat reaches Nanchang as reports say Rev H C Kingham's eldest daughter died from injuries inflicted by the mob that killed her parents. The incident is linked to ongoing anti foreign violence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Nanchang
H. C. Kingham
Explosion Kills Six at Little Cahaba Mine No 2
In Piper Alabama six men died and twelve were severely injured in an explosion at the Little Cahaba Coal company's No 2 mine. The mine lies in Bibb county near Blocton, about sixty miles south of Birmingham. J R Smith of Birmingham is president of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Little Cahaba Mine No
Piper, Ala
Little Cahaba Coal Company
J. R. Smith
Piper
Bibb County
Blocton Field
Suits Filed to Recover Mutual Life Funds
Trustees of Mutual Life Insurance Co sue former president Richard A. Mc Curdy ex general manager Robert H. Mc Curdy and Charles H Raymond & Co to recover payments believed improper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard A. McCurdy
Robert H. McCurdy
Charles H. Raymond & Co
Mutual
Tragedy in Prize Ring: Harry Tenny Dead After Bout
In San Francisco on March 2, California bantamweight champion Harry Tenny died from injuries after being knocked out in the 14th round by Frankie Neil. The bout ended with severe blows and Tenny did not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Frankie Neil
California
Harry Tenny
Neil
The Perils of the Deep in Norwegian Fishing Fleet
In Trondhjem Norway on March 3 a fleet of 300 fishing boats sent to sea has returned only sixty sailors report. The fate of the remaining vessels is feared as disaster may have struck the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trondhjem
Norway
Roosevelt mediates to avert coal strike convenes miners in Indianapolis
President Roosevelt intervenes to prevent a strike by coal miners. A national convention of the United Mine Workers will meet in Indianapolis on March 15 to seek an agreement with soft coal operators, aiming to avert the April 1 bituminous strike. Mitchell and Robbins disclosed the letter and plan after talks in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Mitchell
Francis L. Robbins
Pittsburg Coal Company
White House
Washington, D. C
Robbins
National Civic Federation
Theodore Roosevelt
Indiana to Locate Epileptic Village at New Castle
Indiana state officials announce the selection of a site for the new epilepsy village near New Castle. Three commissioners approved a 1060.8 acre tract at $100 per acre, totaling over $100,000, with ridge land forest pasture and tillable bottom land, owned by Huddleston Clarvey and Griffin interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hanly
Indiana
Newcastle
J. C
C. T. Huddleston
L. W
James Clarvey
Willis Griffin
Anthracite Talks Stall As Bituminous Debate Proceeds
Negotiations between soft coal miners and operators influence anthracite talks. President Roosevelt involvement and potential delay by President Mitchell suggest the anthracite dispute awaits bituminous settlement. No meeting scheduled and no letter from Roosevelt received by hard coal operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Mitchell
Sherrick Trial Opens Over Embezzlement Charge In Indiana
David E. Sherrick, removed as Indiana auditor by Governor Hanly, goes to trial on embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud. Judge J E McCullough overrules quash and bill of particulars requests as to the $120 009 in question. Sherrick faces representation by Addison C Harris John B Cockraum W N Harding and Daniel W Simmis as hearings proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
David E. Sherrick
Hanly
J. E. McCullough
Sherrick
McCullough
Addison C. Harris
Austria
John B. Cockraum
W. N. Harding
Daniel W. Simmis
Lafayette
Will Probe Schafer Case
Bedford Ind February 28 The Lawrence county grand jury was impaneled prior to adjournment of court J Frank Hamer is foreman appointed to the vacancy caused by illness of Stephen Smith John H Underwood will head the inquiry as he has studied the Schafer mystery and all clues will be followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schafer
Bedford
Ind
Lawrence County
J. Frank Hamer
Stephen Smith
Ife
Jas. McDonald
Coal operators plan general conference in Indianapolis
Pittsburg March 1 coal operators from Indiana Ohio Illinois and western Pennsylvania called by F L Robbins chairman of the Pittsburg Coal company decided to issue a call for a general conference to be held in Indianapolis March 19. The second convention of the United Mine Workers will be in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
F. L Robbins
Pittsburg Coal Company
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Children Die After Gasoline Explosion in Burnett Home
In Terre Haute on March 1 Bea trice Osborne aged five and Lizzie Osborne seven were found dead after a gasoline explosion at their Burnett residence. The girls were reportedly alone when the blast occurred and investigators suspect gasoline was poured into a stove, though the exact cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Beatrice Osborne
Lizzie Osborne
Burnett
Market Report Indianapolis Grain and Livestock Overview
Wheat prices across markets show No 2 red around 84 to 88 cents with Chicago and Toledo futures around 83 to 84 cents. Cattle and hogs move in narrow ranges from domestic exchanges to distant markets, with receipts totaling about 7,000 hogs and 1,250 cattle in Indianapolis and mixed quotes for sheep and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Timothy
Chicago
Woman dies after bull attack at Indiana farm
Logansport Indiana March 2 Mrs Rudolph Funk wife of a farmer eight miles north of Logansport was gored and trampled by a bull in a stall. She was tying the bull when attacked. Her arms and an ear were torn off and she died within minutes. She left four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Rudolph Funk
Caught at the Crossing in Carmel Fatal Train Crash
In Carmel Indiana on March 3 Mr and Mrs Henry Henley aged sixty five and sixty six were killed when a southbound Monon train struck their buggy at a crossing. They apparently did not see the approaching train and were killed instantly. The horse died and the buggy was dragged away on the engine pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
Ind
Henry Henley
Ministerial Influence Forces Saloon Closures in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana reports action by the Ministerial association leading 175 saloon keepers to shutter their shops last Sunday. By Monday about 90 percent closed voluntarily and opened screens to show barroom interiors, without police orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Investigation of county tax records in Wabash overdrawn
An inquiry into Workman and Higgs tax ferrets indicates four million dollars due the county spanning twenty years. County Assessor Pawling will review the books and issue notices to concerned parties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Workman & Higgs
Pawling
New Indiana Oil Field At Hortonville Draws Operators
Noblesville Indiana March 2 Many operators and speculators from across the United States are flocking to the Hortonville oil field Land here is leased at high prices and the area is expected to be dotted with derricks in the coming weeks The fourth well shot is being pumped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Indiana
Noblesville
Ind
United States
Hortonville
Walsh Must Answer After Bank Arrest in Chicago
John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank, closed Dec 18 1905, is arrested on a federal warrant charging false returns to the comptroller and misappropriation of funds totaling 53 000 000. He was released on bond after booking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Walsh
Arthur L. Curry
Washington
Treasury Department
Morrison
United States
Foote
Remains of Ex-Governor Hogg Arrive in Austin for Funeral
The casketed body of ex Governor Hogg arrived in Austin from Houston Sunday afternoon. He died Saturday and hundreds including his children Houston Bar association members and labor unions escorted the procession to the statehouse where the body will lie in state. He had asked for no stone monument and wished a pecan and walnut tree to be planted at his grave to be distributed to Texas residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Hogg
Houston
Houston Bar Association
Ware
Statehouse
Texas
Peace Seems Probable at Morocco Conference
One delegate at Algeciras on March 5 said a settlement of the Morocco dispute between France and Germany seemed possible though he would not reveal details. He noted France might concede on the bank question while Germany would ease its police stance in a likely settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeciras
France
Germany
New Law Accepted for Ohio Rail Fares
Chicago March 3 At a meeting of passenger officials of the Ohio railroads it was unanimously decided to implement 2 cent tariffs. All transportation within the state will be reduced to a 2 cent basis while the 1 000 mile mileage book is retained. Fare reductions erase convention and excursion rates and abolish charity rates and clergy permits for lines within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ohio Railroads
Long Expected Ukase Proposes May 10 Russian Assembly
Reports from the interior indicate elections can be held in over half the districts and that the national assembly may convene May 10 with a working majority. The cabinet has endorsed the first meeting of parliament and issued the imperial ukase to this effect. This move is seen as moving toward stabilizing the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
National Assembly
Government Cracks Down on Opposition in Uruguay
Government raids opposition clubs and arrests plotters after learning of revolutionary plans. Telegraphic censorship is imposed as the government presents its actions to parliament. No disturbances reported and order remains throughout Uruguay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Uruguay
Princess Ena to Marry King Alfonso. Royal Interview Planned
Princesses Beatrice and Ena of Battenberg lunched with King Edward then departed for Biarritz to await the king's arrival. An interview between the kings of England and Spain is scheduled there to grant official consent to the Ena and Alfonso marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Paris
Beatrice
Ena of
Battenbure
Biarritz
England
Spain
Ena
Alfonso
Hunter Drowns in Kankakee River Near Penron
A hunter from Hanna was drowned when a boat capsized in the Kankakee River near Penron. The body has not been recovered and authorities plan to drag the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Laporte
Ind
EH Inman
Hanna
Penron
Tenement Collapse Kills Five Children in Lyons
A tenement house collapsed in Lyons on March 2 killing five children and injuring several adults, authorities said. Rescue teams work to reach survivors as authorities investigate the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
France
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