Williams Case Ends After 20 Hours Deliberation
The Williams case concluded in the circuit court after a lengthy trial. The jury returned a compromise verdict, two months in county jail and a fine of 800 dollars for assault and battery, clearing Williams of the more serious rape-related charges. Williams showed emotion as the verdict was read and thanked the jurors, while Mrs. Williams prepared to return to the farm with their two months of enforced separation ending soon.
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Williams
McCabe
Homer Pearson
Thomas Newman
Raymond Smith
Harvey Newman
John Hershberger
John Newman
Floyd Baker
Harley Yartley
John C. Wood
John Smith
Mr. McCabe
Keller
Reformatory
Hessie Childress
Dick Childress
Ball Williams
J. A. Williams
Henry Lawson
General Bingham
Philpott
Abner de Haven
Mrs. Williams
Dent Gloves Available in Many Sizes at J Loebs Stores
Genuine Dent Gloves and many other makes offered in lined and unlined versions. Full range of sizes available at J Loeb's Stores.
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J. Loeb’s
Entertains Teachers At Six O Clock Dinner
Mr and Mrs James Cotton entertained the teachers of their children in the South Eastern part of the city at a six o clock dinner last Friday evening. The teachers present were Miss Lera Hegg Made Cadwalader Lena Cade and Nina Spilling. All had an enjoyable time.
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James Cotton
Lera
Hegg
Made Cadwallader
Lena Cade
Nina Spilling
Knox Hats and Ralston Health Shoes for Xmas Gifts
See M Schesley the hatter for Knox hats and Ralston Health Shoes as Christmas presents.
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Knox
Ralston Health
M.schesley
Poole Sentenced Life for Farm Murder in Tippecanoe
John W. Poole was found guilty of murdering his farm employee Joseph Kemper during a six week trial moved from Benton county. The jury deliberated under six hours before convicting and sentencing Poole to life in the state penitentiary. Poole had predicted acquittal and spoke of returning to Maryland. A closing note mentions McMahon’s big sale with January 3 as the date.
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Tippecanoe
Benton County
John W. Poole
Joseph Kemper
State Penitentiary
de Hart
Poole
Maryland
McMahon's Big Stock Sale Announcement
Seventy five head of horses and mules and forty head of cattle to be sold at McMahons big stock sale Wednesday January 3rd.
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McMahon
Democrats Sweep in Troy Township Supervisor Vote
In Troy township last Saturday a supervisor election produced only Democratic winners. The writer argues Democrats can win if united, while Republicans in Fountain County delay, awaiting better strategy. They blame Lee and Beveridge for past missteps overshadowing party prospects.
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Troy Township
Fountain County Politics Promise Turmoil In Campaign Season
The piece notes Fountain County Republicans face a Democratic stronghold, with Democrats controlling offices and rising taxes. It highlights Dan Tague's candidacy for Recorder, mentions Indiana politics’s national impact, and critiques party chair Lee's actions as Democratic strategies. The Veedersburg Democratic banquet signals campaign to begin in Fountain County.
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Fountain County
Warren County
Dan Tague
Lower
Warren
Dan
Ele Stansbury
Judge
Indiana
Lee
Mr. Lee
Veedersburg
Fountain county democratic plans for county chairman race
A Fountain county meeting aims to choose a new Democratic County Chairman amid splits over candidates like Tom Dotson and James Copeland. The piece notes expected officer races, pension bill debates in Congress, and strong emphasis on leadership for 1912 political campaigns.
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Democratic County Committee
Frank Macoughtry
Tom Dotson
Veedersburg
James Copeland
Kingman
Macoughtry
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Beveridge
Washington
Schoonover
Claud Philpott
O. B. Ratcliff
Lee Philpott
Virgil Frazier
Cain
J. W. Willetts
Shawnee
Frank B. Hull
J. Moran
House
Will C. Adkins
Kerr
Bruce Short
Kingman Star
House of Representatives
Sherwood
Fitzgerald
Committee On Appropriations
Tawney
Minnesota
Mney
Clark
Senate
Jurtis
Kansas
McCumber
North Dakota
Smoot
Utah
Congress
James A. Copeland
Jim
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