Kid Hennessy Fights Ellsworth Snyder in Ten-Round Brawl
A last night prize fight at Cadden's on Lafayette road drew a large crowd despite prior controversy. Kid Hennessy and Ellsworth Snyder dueled ten rounds with Tierney accused of complicity, while sheriff Seeberger denied plans to arrest the fighters. Snyder hails from Covington and fought gamely as Hennessy faced scrutiny after a prior incident.
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Cadden’s Place
Lafayette Road
Kid Hennessy
Ellsworth Snyder
Hennessy
Tierney-Ramsey
Tierney
Snyder
Covington
Sheriff Seeberger
Terre Haute Express
Farm hand shoots girl then kills himself near Otterbein
Frank Cunningham, 35, a farm hand employed by Mrs. Sohn W. Timmons, shot and killed Bertha Timmons, 13, with a Winchester rifle Monday night, then killed himself with a revolver after firing at her mother. He had lived with the family two years, was infatuated with the girl, and is said to have lost his mind from disappointment. Cunningham played center rush for Otterbein last fall.
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Frank Cunningham
Otterbein
Sohn W. Timmons
Bertha Timmons
Timmons
Cunningham
Murderous assault shocks Shawnee township victim in coma
Best, victim of a heavy club strike at home in Shawnee township about 1 am Tuesday, lies unconscious. Suspect Charley Grant fled and remains at large. Finney treated the injured man. notes recall Grant shot Frank Gill years ago and served time. Local ad for B D S paints follows.
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F. M. Best
Lis
Shawnee Township
Charley Grant
Fle
Hest
Struick
Best
Finney
Grant
The
Ledger
Frank Gill
x—Attica Lecter
City Council Minutes Report Regular Session Action
City council met with all members and Mayor Livengood presiding. Minutes approved. Clerk and treasurer reported for February 28 19u8, verified correct. Street plan approved to proceed quickly. Marshal to inspect dangerous sign on srd street. Perry Glascock granted permission to lay 12 foot concrete walk in front of his building. Bills allowed for street work and engineer Cook. Last bill allowed with understanding no similar bills in future. Remark about Bye Darling paying for dog burial linked to bill.
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Square Yard
Covington
Fair Weels
Marshal Deflaven
Chicago
W.H. Miles
T. H. McGeorge
N. G. Harlow
A. C. DeHaven
M. Mayer, Jr
Chas, Brown
Red
T J McMahan
de Haven
D.C
Trad Democrats
Livengood
Srd Street
Glover
Perry Glascock
South 8Rd Street
Bye
Wreck Nixes Train Near Bloomington Illinois
A washout on the Peoria and Eastern line caused a passenger train to derail near Redwine Hill three miles east of Bloomington. The engine kept the track while cars toppled, with several passengers injured lightly and one man suspected of internal injuries. Surgeons from Bloomington treated the wounded as traffic was delayed for hours. Officials noted the train crossed a bridge at thirty miles an hour before tipping.
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Peoria & Eastern Railroad
Redwine Hill
Bloomington
Ill
New York Express
John M. Kiler
Jean Ductor
Frank Edgerton
E. F. Bracken
Greenville
Lll
Charles Daly
Westville
J. H. Adams
Roslyn
Wash
B. M. Rhodes
Lil
Daly
Covington
Western Mail
Barnard
Providence
Lecture on Superstition vs Common Sense in Bend
Rev W F Switzer of this city will speak on Superstition vs Common Sense at Bend church Tuesday evening April 1. Ev erybody invited. Mrs Marlatt and family thank friends for support after their loss. Grand millinery opening April 8 and 9 at Gallows Yeagurs. Whist club meets at Miss Rath Board’s home. Weather Prophet Foster predicts April storms and warm spells. Governor Mount says he is not a candidate for U S Senator this year and supports the Republican victory with focus on rural voters and farm prices.
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W. F. Switzer
Bendehureh Tuesay
Miss Rath
East Washington Street
C. W. Dice
C.D. Case
C. W. Zeigter
Attica
Aly
Grace
Nebeker
Mount
United States
Governor Mount
Indiana
Republican Party
Liberty and
Fifth Street
Jacob Marlatt
Rev
A. RB. Heath
Mt. Hope
Maine Explosion Report Declares External Blast Cause
Washington March 27 The Associated Press publishes an abstract of the inquiry into the Maine wreck. The court finds the ship exploded due to an external mine under the port side, with two magazines detonating, and absolves on board from fault while noting no evidence fixed responsibility.
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Washington
Oav
Maine
Havana
Navy
Sigsbee
Spain
West Union robbery linked to Sam Pearman in Fountain County case
A 1948 report links a West Union hold up to Sam Pearman, tied to a Fountain County robbery. Pearman allegedly sought details about West Union while on the run toward Brazil, with Curtis receiving ten years. Also notices of local death Jacob Marlatt and a Carter’s Cough Cure ad fragment reference a hospitality and health context.
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Budd & Barnett's
West Union
Barnett
Sam Pearman
Alain Curtis
Thompson's
Fountain County
Pearman
Brazil
Curtis
Crawfordsville
Commercial Club to Meet on Tuesday April 5
The Commercial Club will convene at the Mayor's office next Tuesday April 5 at 7 30 p m Geo W Williams chairman of the ways and means committee will present several important propositions for club consideration All members and the public are invited to attend and share views on feasibility The Daughters of Rebekah dance at the armory last Thursday night drew about fifty couples with a congenial crowd and Zerse's orchestra from Danville provided music The event was a social success due to the lodge's efforts.
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Commercial Club
Mayor's Ofice
Geo. W. Williams
Waya and Means Committee
Rebekah
Armory
Zerse
Danvilla
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Hhis
5Th Street
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Millie Montgomery
Mary Huffer
Mary Bilsland
Victor Welch
Josia Rogers
Bend Church
William McDonald
Lew Dees
Veedersburg
Justice Maxwell
Gov. Mount’s
Tin Soldiers
Grand Army
Columbus
Alonzo Jones
Newtown
Jim Hutson
B.D. S
T. H. McGeorge & Son
Council Proceedings
BP. & EF
Bloomington, Ms
Commissioners Court
Fulton Township
Ouite
Frank M. Summers
Jay. W. Ratelis
Jas
Bilsland
Troy
Attica Iron Works
Scherer
M. L . Wingerts
Galloway
the Whist Club
Foster
Aist
Milligery
Mr. L. Wingert
Mount Not
M. L. Wingert
John Hayden
Moorhaus
Tames
Slade
L. E. Smith
C. B. Stanforth
F. W. Boro
P. M
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Food Pure
Wholesomac
Saking P
New York
Jacob Mariatt
Huth
God
Heaven
Furenn
Carter
Lea Allene
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