Confessed Murderer William Cook Attacks Self on Trial
William Eugene Cook, once of Elkhart and on trial in South Bend for the hermit John Perkins murder, stabbed himself above the heart in his cell as doctors say he cannot live. Cook had confessed crimes in many states, hoping for a pardon or religious motive, and was to be cross examined after his testimony.
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South Bend
Ind
William Eugene Cook
Elkhart
Fersonville Reformatory
Cook
Indiana Statistician Joseph Stubbs Dies of Brights Disease
Indianapolis reports the death of Joseph Stubbs longtime Indiana state statistician in the early morning hours. A Quaker admired for his reports and public service he suffered Brights disease after years of ill health and heavy campaign work. He leaves a widow three children and several brothers with funeral planned for Saturday afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Joseph
Indiana
Bright
Stubbs
Joe Stubbs
Mary
Spiceland
Plainfield
Wilkison
Ind
Actress in Night Clothes Testifies in Own Defense
In a circuit court case, Cook formerly of Elkhart testified as the sole defense witness, backing residents’ accounts of pre and post tragedy events and claiming he confessed under coercion and illness. The trial adjourned as prosecutors pressed questions after his testimony.
Suit dismissed for want of jurisdiction in justice court
Justice Oberholtzer dismissed the suit filed by A. G. Keltner of South Bend against William J. Krause for $45 rent on the 1505 West Franklin Street property. The case claimed Krause owed rent from the time of a trade and possession transfer several months ago.
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Oberholtzer
A. G. Keltner
South Bend
William J. Krause
Franklin Street
Whitehead Faces Hard Times and Rumors in Paris
An obscure Paris item reports Whitehead, once prominent, facing heavy debts and assetlessness. Theft allegations surface as he struggles with bills, perceived victimhood, and public scorn.
City Council Approves Firemen Salary Increase
The council unanimously approved recommendations to raise firemen salaries. The measure, raised at the last meeting, passed on the first and second readings with no opposition, naming street commissioner John Williams and noting 360 as part of the discussion.
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Comtom
John “Williams
Wal
Five Percent More Will Be Paid To Indiana National Bank Depositors
Receiver Perry L Turner will begin paying a further five percent dividend to depositors of the defunct Indiana National Bank at 9 oclock tomorrow morning at 117 Marion Street. Receivers certificates must be presented or mailed. payments will occur during the noon hour.
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Indiana National Bank
Perry L. Turner
Marion Street
Commissioners Hear Contested Tax Questions and Ditch Case Delays
An auditor and surveyor issues trigger refiled petitions as part of a hearing attended by many in the audience. Commissioners have taken no action on sequestered tax funds totalling $5,000,000 and related duplicate charges.
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Bierman
Silas
John. L
Whitehead
Lianapolis
Convicted Gillette Confesses Before Execution
In Herkimer on December 6 Chester Gillette awaiting the electric chair for killing Billy Brown has confessed to his lawyers that he killed the girl. The condemned youth's statement outlines his admission amid the grim case details.
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Herkimer, N
Chester Gillette
Mesut
Billy”. Brown
Bucklen Linked to Valley Line Interurban Link
Reports indicate H E Bucklen near completion of a deal with Cleveland capitalists to connect Chicago and Cleveland via an Elk Hart through interurban route. The Valley Line would form a through system linking Chicago and eastern cities, with financiers from Cleveland reportedly involved.
Dividend payment details from bank wreck case
The Comptroller of the United States will issue dividend payments by check to holders of the certificate from the bank wreck. A total of about 40 percent will be paid, following a 5 percent dividend in April. Receivers' officials expect more funds and will provide enough to ensure depositors receive their checks at the office.
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United States
Curhtr
Deaths and injuries in Lynn shoe factory boiler explosion
A boiler explosion at the P. J Harney shoe factory in Lynn Massachusetts killed several workers and left many injured. The blast occurred around six this morning as the shift began, igniting a large fire that rapidly spread to outbuildings and caused extensive damage.
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Lynn
Mass
P. J Harney Shoe
Fragmented session recall triggers tense exchange
A disjointed report describes a chance session remark by officials and a tense retelling to Senator Mills. Gillette, exhausted, misquoted a moment about an incident involving a woman amid water and a startled reaction from Mills.
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Priscen
Patrick Murderer Seeks Commutation After Weakening Conviction
Ossining New York reports that Albert Patrick, convicted of the murder of millionaire William Marsh Rice, has weakened and asked Governor Higgins for a commutation of sentence. Warden Johnson confirmed the development today.
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Patrick
Ossining
Dee
Johnson
Albert
Ainder
William ° ‘Marsh’ Rice
Higgins
Toledo & Western deal tied to Valley Line link at Angola
Rumor says Cleveland capitalists and Bucklen may back a through line from Elkhart to Chicago via Stratford and Maxon with the Toledo & Western, once in receivership, reportedly sold to the Cleveland group for 300000 to 400000. The line runs 18 miles west into Indiana and connects with an interurban between Cleveland and Buffalo.
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Toledo & Western
Angola
Buckien
Cleveland
Elkhart
Chicago
Bucklen
Stratford
Maxon
Toledo
Indiana
Cleveland Company
Buffalo
Corner Stone Ceremony for Elks Temple Set for New Year’s Eve
A corner stone ceremony for the Elks temple will be held New Year’s Eve from 8 to 1 with a banquet to follow, inviting lodges from nearby cities. A banquet committee led by William E Wider and others was formed, along with a prep committee including Fred Nopper and G C McMillen. Four new members H C Helfrick Lewis Helfrick John Houseworth and D C Thomas were initiated, and The Elk’s Tooth a musical program is planned for February 15 and 16.
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Elks’ Temple
Elks
William’ E. Wider
Ernest Wicks
Elmer Helfrick
Frank Laidlaw
Chas. Miles
William’ Leicester
D. .F. Johnson, R. E. Proctor and
G. Milton Schafer
Fred Nopper
William E. Wider
G. C. McMillen
E. A. Campbell
Jacob Goldberg
H. C. Helfrick
Lewis Helfrick
John #. Houseworth
D. C. Thomas
the Elk’s. Tooth
Representative Brick Pushes National Marriage and Divorce Bill
Washington reports Rep A L Brick of South Bend introduced a joint resolution to amend the U S Constitution for uniform federal laws on marriage and divorce. The measure, echoed after a national divorce conference, seeks Article 16 empowering Congress to regulate marriage and divorce nationwide with penalties for violations.
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Washington
A.L. Brick
South Bend
United States
Brick
Philadelphia
Union
Senate
America
Congress
County Officials Prepare for Retirement in Goshen Ind
County officials plan retirement with new successors as of January 1 1907. Sheriff Manning’s successor John Ziesel of Elkhart and Deputy Chatten will oversee transition. Clerk Kinney exits to coal business with Miller’s People’s Coal Co. Treasurer Croop remains. Deputy undecided. Surveyor John W Cornell returns to Goshen January 1 to take office. Billings Montana work ends. Legislation may restore straight salary for county surveyor and end ditch law and fee system.
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Manning
John Ziesel
Elkhart
Chatten
Mgr. Ziesel
Kinney
Charles _E. Miller
People’s
Goshen
George W. Fleming
Charles" A.croop
Claude Cornell
John. W. Cornell
Gosh
John L. Cooper
Cornell
Billings
Mont
Conitg
Notorious Crook Harris Confesses to Killing Officer in Alabama
George W Blarvis the Greate who attempted to shoot Sergt Whiteman while under arrest for forgery has made a voluntary confession to Supt Silvers. He admits to numerous hold ups and house robberies and boasts of a black record. He says he dropped an officer in a sporting house in Decatur Alabama and shot through his coat when arrested. He also details a scam in Niles using forged checks to net 47 80 and passes a forced check in Alabama for 180. He declares his only home is in jail.
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Decatur
Alabama
Silvers
George W. Harris
Sergt. Whiteman
Harris
Goshen
Niles
Chicago
A. Ss. Wright
Haarris
South
Firth
Erkhart
Revolver Belonging to Andrew Lamb Found Stolen
A revolver owned by Andrew Lamb was recovered, linked to a theft at Lamb’s residence 1043 Cassopolis Street. Police say Harris, known as the notorious cook, allegedly used a skeleton key to enter via a rear door Tuesday afternoon. George Whiteman survived the incident undisclosed.
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Andrew’ Lamb
Serst
George Whiteman
Cassopolis Street
Harris
Conine to Give Show in Mishawaka
Mishawaka note reports J. E. Conine a hypnotist of noted power in town arranging a performance at the Century Friday night. He is described as clever in this line with favorable press across northern Indiana praising his speaking and comedic spirit act.
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Mishawaka
South Bend
J. E. Conine
Elkhart Lawyers Discuss Plans for Superior Court
Local lawyers in Elkhart meet to consider securing a superior court. They discuss a potential building project and light expense, aiming to house the superior court within a new municipal facility.
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Elkhart
Superior Court
van Freet
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