Ordination of Pope Pius X Celebrated in Rome
Rome reports the pope marked the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination at St Peter's. The ceremony drew all social classes, with Pius X borne in the sedia gestatoria and blessing the crowd. The procession included cardinals archbishops and numerous orders as Giovanni Sarto known as Pius X was born 1855 in Riese Italy.
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Rome
Pope Pius X
St Peter's
Vatican
St. Peter's
Vallesi
Ino Peres
Churchnen
Ciulio le Jayvinen
Knights of Malta
Knights of St. Gregory
Pius X
Giuseppi Sarto
Pope
Jesus Christ
St. Peter
Holy Roman Church
Riese
Italy
Padua
le Hecmae
Treviso
Mantua
Sacred College
Venice
Leo XIII
Heney Shot In San Francisco Courtroom
Francis J. Heney, a top figure in prosecuting municipal graft, was shot in Judge Lawler's courtroom during a recess in Abraham Ruef's bribery trial. The assailant, Morris Haas, a saloon keeper and former juror, was an ex convict exposed in court. Heney vowed to continue prosecuting Haas, who claimed revenge. The second Ruef trial previously exposed Haas as a convict.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Morris Haas
Lawler
Abraham Rue
San Quentin Penitentiary
Haas
Death of Morris Haas at county jail in San Francisco
Morris Haas, who shot Francis J. Heney, killed himself at the county jail with a pistol hidden in his shop before the act. A report says the weapon was concealed earlier and passed to Haas by a friend since his incarceration.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Menev
Morris Haas
San Franisco
Cal
Francis J. Heney
Fils
Gaye
Haas
Foraker-Kline Correspondence on Standard Oil Ties Revealed
Senator Joseph B. Foraker publishes his 1903 letters with Virgil P. Kline concerning Kline's employment by the Standard Oil Company. The Cleveland exchanges discuss litigation in Ohio and the role of Kline as counsel during the trust dissolution efforts.
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Cincinnati
Virgil P. Kline
Cleveland
Hearst
Standard Oil Company
J. LG. Foraker
Joseph B. Foraker
Supreme Court of
State of Ohio
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Supreme Court
New York
Thad
Oor
Governor Hanly Grants Commissions in Indiana Election Row
Indiana Governor Hanly issued commissions to most successful candidates on the Democratic state ticket, excluding governor-elect Thomas R. Marshall, while Democrats push to review returns for alleged errors. Party leaders plan court or legislative action if needed, as two small corrections were made to the official tally and protests continue.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
Thomas R. Marshall
Coutents
James F. Cox
Columbus
Fred A. Sims
William Fogarty
Charles Korbly
Edward Raub
Countrie
Heary
Sims
Lincoln Dixon
Fourth
Joseph Shea
Seymour
Shelby County
Marshall
Lawrence County
John Billheimer
Congressman Dixon
Shea
Secretary of State
Man Convicted of Assault on 12 Year Old Girl
Elijah Harrell a 53 year old former justice of the peace and Hanfield blacksmith in Grant county was found guilty by a Grant circuit court jury of assault on Addie Bodkin a twelve year old girl. The sentence ranges from two to twenty one years in the state prison.
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Marion
Ind
Elijah Harrell
Hanfield
Grant County
Grant
Addie Bodkin
Governor appoints judge to state railroad commission
Indianapolis November 13 Governor Hantly appoints Judge John F McClure of Anderson to the vacancy on the state railroad commission left by the resignation of U B Hunt.
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Indianapolis
Hantly
John F McClure
Anderson
State Railroad Commission
U. B Hunt
Five Die in Shootout Between Jim Deckard and Officers
At Okmulgee Oklahoma on Sunday five people were killed and ten wounded in an altercation involving Jim Deckard a negro desperado and local officers. The dead include Sheriff Edgar Robinson assistant chief Henry Klaber and two Chapman brothers. Deckard and the wounded include Steve Grayson Vic Farr and eight others. The incident began at the St Louis and San Francisco station after Deckard beat Indian boy Steve Grayson. Deckard was killed by return fire.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Jim Deckard
Edgar Robinson
Henry Klaber
Chapman
Steve Grayson
Vic Farr
Deckard
Chapman Brothers
Gunness Case Trial Focuses on Teeth and Rings Identification
In Enporte Indiana on November 16 the state argues Mrs Belle Gunness died in the fire as Dr Norton identifies her teeth and rings, while the defense leans toward a poison theory. The trial of Ray Lamphere moves to proving he started the blaze and killed the woman and three children. Prosecutor Smith says the pulsar theory will be addressed and most of next week will cover the state's case.
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Enporte
Ind
Belle Gunness
I. P. Norton
Ray Lamphere
Gunness
Worden and
Weiler
Walters Haines
Guoness
Smith
Democrats Win Legislative Majority in Indiana Assembly
Final returns show Democrats hold a 14 vote majority on joint ballot in the Indiana general assembly. Senate stands 27 Republicans to 23 Democrats. House 59 Democrats to 41 Republicans. Names floated for administration posts include Gilbert Hendrien Bloomfield for tax board and Charles A. Garrard for adjutant general.
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Indianapolis
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Gilbert Hendren
Bloomfield
State Tax Board
State Committee
Parks Martin
Charles A. Garrard
Indiananols Light Artillery
J. W Klotz
Noblesville
Z. T. Sweeney
John Archer
Spencer
Robert J Aley
Joseph L. Reiley
Democratic State Committee
Sid Conger
Scott Rollin
Denison
State House
James Healey
Indiana Democrats set midwinter meeting dates for 1909
Indianapolis notes from the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association executive committee meeting held November 13 decide the midwinter gathering will run February 4 and 5, 1909 at the Denison Hotel. The banquet on February 4 will feature Governor elect Thomas R. Marshall and others. senator-elect will also appear, with papers to be read at the February 5 business session.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Denison
Thomas R. Marshall
Robert J. Aley Bloominston
Isaac R. Strause
Rockville
United States
Rich Haul in Stamps Stolen From South Bend Post Office
Burglars robbed the South Bend post office of 18653 dollars in stamps in a successful escape. The plunder included 95 cent books of one cent stamps and other stamp books totaling the amount. Chick Stahl's Wife Dead in Boston Dispatch
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South Bend
Ind
Chick” Stahl
Ft. Wayne
Boston
Stahl
French Lick
Harrison County Prohibition Salute and Faithful Stand
A Harrison County tribute thanks 100 supporters of Prohibition in the late election. The speaker invokes religious language, expresses hope for a future without dram shops, and urges continued effort by leaders including Rooney Crpson as chairman.
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Harrison County
Warrigen Circuit Court Opens with Mixed Docket
November term filings list numerous defendants facing fines for assaults intoxication and disturbing meetings. Several trials scheduled for November 20 and December 20 plus a November 30 gaming case. D. W. Toler noted as court bailiff.
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Warrigen
Coir
Faili Igs
Ube
Botay
Weanoeas
Gote
Libis Davis
Asgauit
State
George Gordon
Thomas Wright
Columbus Mauck
Jesse Burns
Idward Robinson
Peter Gotfried
Marengo
Steve Baxley
Cooper Simcox
Dack Thomas
Mike Kingsley
Wim. Jennings
Charles [Smith
Cordin Miller
Roy Moyars
D. W. Toler
Hancock Thurman Smith Returns Home from Illinois
Thurman Smith comes home from Illinois. Andy Davis and wife of Fairdale visit Mrs. Ann Ellis. Eld Davis of Bedford conducts Mt. Tabor meetings. J A Harvell and son build a barn for the Breedlove brothers. Ben Weathers and family visit John Seacat. Logan Pankey and son erect a barn for Dr. Roberts. Otto Seacat to sell property Thursday and move to Kansas. John Voyles barn destroyed by fire. cause unknown. Mrs. John Routh dies suddenly at 67. funeral at Mt. Tabor led by Elder Davis.
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Andy Davis
Fairdale
Ann Ellis
Eld, Davis
Bedford
Mt. Tabor
J. A. Harvell
Breedlove
Ben Weathers
John Seacat
Morgan Township
Sunday Logan Pankey
John
Dr. Roberts
Otto Seacat
Kansas
John Voyles
John Routh
Elder Davis
Central Community Notes on Local Moves and Meetings
Corda Watson plans to move to Corydon while Berths Lane and Ella Letheo are reported sick. Alvin Tindall builds a barn for George Watson near Central. Rev. Forwood hosts meetings at Concord U S church and Rev. J Teeter starts meetings at Highland next Sunday. Humphrey and Lohmeyer operate a saw mill at Watson pond. Rev. J L Deen preached at Bethel last Sunday. Protracted meetings at Concord continue due to Rev. Forwood's absence.
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Berths Lane
Ella Letheo
Alvin Tindall
George Watson
Central
Forwood
Concord U. S
J. Teeter
Highland
Humphrey and Lohmeyer
Watson Pond
J. L. Deen
Bethel
For Wood
Concord
Funeral services for Mrs. John Routh observed
Mrs. P. E. Harbaugh and Mrs. Belle Johns of Laconia attended the funeral of Mrs. John Routh in Blue River Township last Wednesday.
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P. E. Harbaugh
Belle Johns
Laconia
John Routh
Blue River Township
Local notes from Hursttown and Pleasant Valley
Hursttown reports James Conrad returning from Danville NI. Rev Rumbley leaves an appoint ment to preach at the chapel next Sunday night. Sylvia Pope improves after an head abscess. Mr and Mrs C R Wright visited Charles Peper in Pleasant Valley on Sunday. Mrs Winn led prayer and preached here last Sunday. Uncle Alec Adamson, ill at Rosa Elwood’s, remains not better. Rev J O Sibert preached here last Sunday but is away at Bradford for protracted meetings. Mrs Laura Hollis and family visited Emma Lahue of Pleasant Ridge Park and guests from Sugar Grove. A surprise dinner at Emma Lahue’s marked her 44th birthday with fourteen cakes and a lively gathering.
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James Conrad
Danville
Rumbley
Sylvia Pope
C. R. Wright
Charles Peper
Pleasant Valley
Winn
Alec Adamson
Rosa Elwood
J. O. Sibert
Bradford
Laura Hollis
Pleasant Ridge Park
Syrintha Glaze
Ethel Glaze
Carl Lahue
Sugar Grove
Emma Lahue
New Salisbury Social News Highlights Local Visits
In New Salisbury a residents gather for a fine meeting. John Wagner moved into his new home recently. Mrs H A Boston and son returned Sunday night. Several visitors came from New Albany and Crandall to see relatives here including Ella Wolfe and Jane Friedd. A surprise birthday for Mrs Mary Sibert drew many relatives.
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John Wagner
H. A. Boston and Son
Marion Deweys
Virgie
Rosa Sibert
New Albany
Wm. Crosby
Georgetown
Ella Wolfe
Jane Friedd
Levi Wolfe
Elizabeth Bringle
Brnville
JF. Crandall
Jane Crandall
Erzula Crosby
D. T. Boston
Ira Markwell
Sallie Dyer
Crandall
Sunday Visitors and Church Attendance in Wyandotte
Report from Wyandotte notes several residents attending New Bethel Church Sunday night. Guests include Russ Rose Keller from near White Oak and Chas Leig of Frenchtown visiting Miss Sylvia Sharp and Miss Marie Corrad at Wyandotte Hotel. Numerous local residents, including Mrs. C. R. Sharp and Miss Ora Wiseman, are noted visiting family and attending events.
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New Bethel
Russ Rose Keller
White Ond
Sylvia Sharp Satur
Chas, Leig
Frenchtown
Marie Corrad
Wyandotte Hotel
Clarence Rothrock
Corydon
Almond Best
C. R Sharp
Alvin Tower
Near Leavenworth
Ora Wiseman
Nell Brown
Precinct School House
Myrtle Todd
John Sonner
Roxy Hershman
Worth
Clarence Breeden
Wiseman
Miss Ora
Fire at Jeffersonville Reformatory Causes Heavy Loss
A Sunday blaze at the Jeffersonville Reformatory consumed five buildings and machinery, inflicting about 340000 in losses to the state and Indiana Manufacturing Co. Water shortage and limited prisoner reaction marked the fire, supported by Louisville firefighters. no lives were lost.
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Jeffrsonville
State
Indiana Manufacturing Company
Louisville
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Standard
J. B. Foraker
The
Hunt
WIII
John Brough
Rooney Crpson
Circuit Court Proceedings
Hancock
Thurman Smith
Iinois
Corda Watson
Hursttown
New
Salisbury
Mary Sibert
Wyandotte
Jeffersonville Reformatory
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