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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
8
After a forceful detainment, Robert Glendenning abducts Ethel for a ride but is thwarted by her endurance and Dr Elfenstein’s timely intervention. Ethel thanks the physician and returns to Glendenning Hall where Belle accuses her, while Sir Reginald doubts Ethel’s account. Elfenstein tends to Ethel after a near trampling incident and impresses with his protective care.
Michel endures renewed fright after a sleepless night. She performs a secret food delivery through a wardrobe panel, dropping the knife among the shelves and hearing a strange cry from within. Fearing the baronet’s anger if he learns, she hesitates to seek help and contemplates awaiting medical news on the broken hip.
Pristow reports for the year ending June 30, 1903 that contractor abuse and corrupt postal officials hindered service and cost. Reforms aim to improve equipment, curb fraud, and expand rural routes with a $47 million yearly spend. 19,896 free delivery routes operate and 200 more could be added.
Fred Strube, sought by Illinois authorities for the murder of Miss Alice Henninger near Lavana, was arrested in Macon Missouri by Chief James Woods. He confessed after initial silence, detailing jealousy driven crime on Nov 14, the burial at a field, and travel through Beardstown Quincy Wicksville to Macon County before being jailed in Springfield.
Notes on the beef market include a claim that meat prices will rise as cattle prices fall. A satirical jab references Senator Smoot and peace of mind. Local unrest is hinted with Chicago rioters and a New York woman warned about her hair color and a cow related precaution.
The jury found Jesse McClure guilty of murdering his two sons Omer and Dea McClure near Windfall on October 25. He faced a life sentence after initial ballots split nine to hang and three to life. The crime, described as cowardly and brutal, involved abducting the children after quarrelling with his wife, shooting them, and discarding the bodies in a bogey. The defense raised insanity.
Moo McCormick of Columbus, a former congressional candidate, promotes a vast waterway from Michigan City to the Ohio River spanning about SUG miles. The route would pass through Indianapolis, Logansport, Columbus and Seymour to New Albany, with convict labor and state ownership of the project. McCormick, a prominent Indiana contractor, says the proposal is feasible.
Benjamin Davis is acquitted of murder in the July 1 incident at Dunbar's residence near Waverly after Dunbar allegedly insulted Davis' wife. Prosecutors argued self defense, Davis testified he struck with a wrench fearing attack, and the court ruled in his favor.
A Union Center party hunted through the Kankakee country and killed one wolf weighing too jets and wounded another. The drive, part of a long running chase in the area, drew several score men, with the region described as the only place in Indiana where wolves still roam.
Judge Carter of the Superior Court in Indianapolis issued an injunction restraining striking workers from interfering with men who wish to work. Picketing is barred as the company resists making its shop a union shop and claims life and property were in danger.
State reports indicate coal operators in Indiana foresee ample fuel supply with no mine price hikes expected by December 1. A Logansport stove explosion fatally burned J M Flanagan and his wife, injuring their six month old Ruth who will be scarred for life. In legal news Mrs Anna Bell of Logansport sues over alleged mail whisky delivery. The Indiana Supreme Court upholds contempt sanctions for Miss Ellen Joyce. A Vandalia Railroad passenger train was halted near Ben Davis after two tramps forced a stop. Edna Vollmer faces acquittal for shooting her lover Otis Judd after he allegedly struck her. John J Phiel, 74, commits suicide in Fort Wayne over hardship. Terre Haute family terrorized by unknown assailant throwing missiles and acid. guards surrounding the house failed to capture the culprit.
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