Settlement Looms In $145000 Sherrick Shortage Case
Indianapolis reports progress as arrangements were made for payment of Wickard notes securing $51,000 borrowed from Wickard to Sherrick. Attorney General Miller vows suit if settlement fails, aiming to reduce Sherrick’s shortage to about $62,990. Wickard and Sherrick face embezzlement and conspiracy charges. Governor Hanly labeled the notes forged.
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Indianapolis
David E. Sherrick
W. S. Wickard
Sherrick
Wickard
J. H. Murry Company
Hanry
Mtiller
Ainrry
Martin Hugs
Miller
John Reed
Sherrick Securities
Sherricks
Fifty Gas and Oil Wells Start Near Greentown
Green town Indiana Oct 11 Twenty teams are at work hauling derricks and tools for drilling fifty new gas or oil wells for the Chicago company along a line northeast from the Indiana Natural Gas and Oil big pumping station one mile west of town The venture will repipe and supply gas to consumers at 25 cents per thousand feet The pumping station shut down last year activity is expected for months ahead and 100 workers may gain employment Wells to be drilled 360 feet into the sand or to the second pay
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Greentown
Ind
Chicago Company
Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company
Local Youth Sets Fire to Family Home in Liberty
A 17 year old boy Vansickle allegedly set fire to his mother's house in Liberty Indiana on October 11. The home burned and the boy, said to be demented, lured his mother to a neighbor before hiding in nearby woods. He was arrested and held for examination into his sanity.
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Liberty
Ind
Vansickle
James
Indiana Baptists Meet in New Albany Convention
Nearly 400 delegates attend the Indiana State Baptist convention in New Albany for four days starting with an opening by moderator Rev. Dr. T. J. Villers of Indianapolis. The annual sermon is delivered by Rev. Dr. D. R. Landis of Greenfield.
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Indiana Baptists
New Albany
Ind
Indiana State Baptist Convention
T. J. Villers
Indianapolis
D. R. Landis
Green
Oad
Police officer acquitted in pistol duel killing
Columbus Nebraska October 11 George Smith a member of the police force was acquitted by Justice W W Stader on grounds of justifiable homicide for shooting and killing William Allen after both fired five shots in the dark during a September 28 pistol duel.
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Columbus
George Smitha
William Allen
W. W. Stader
Unidentified body found in ravine near Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana October 11 a man about fifty was found dead two months in a ravine with a life at its side and an exploded cartridge. The corpse could not be identified locally and the man is not named.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Kinney Freed After One Year In Angola Bank Case
Daniel J. Kinney former Angola banker is released from prison in Michigan City after serving one year for receiving deposits after the banking institution became insolvent.
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Michigan City
Ind
Daniel J. Kinney
Angola
Despondent Teen Commits Suicide Over Unwed Marriage
Julia Beard a sixteen year old Kokomo stenographer killed herself with poison after being unable to marry Walter Gardner. She had married and twice divorced.
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Kokomo
Ind
Walter Gardner
Julia Beard
Thief's Unique Defense: A Dare Led Horse Theft Case
Evansville Indiana October 11 George Miller aged twenty was arraigned in police court for alleged horse stealing. His defense claimed he took the animal on a dare from friends. The case was continued.
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Evansville
Ind
George Miller
Moritz Suicide At Swinney Park In Fort Wayne
August Moritz a Fort Wayne fruit dealer and restaurateur died after shooting himself in Swinney park. The incident occurred October 11 amid ill health and personal strain.
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Fort Wayne, Ind
Moritz
Swinney Park
Peace Parley Echoes How Obstacles Were Overcome
A Sun era excerpt recounts Roosevelt's negotiations with Japan and Russia during peace talks. It highlights Japanese willingness to trust his statements while Russians defend past glories, and notes his use of parables to illustrate settlement principles. The account describes anecdotes from Sagamore Hill conferences and the ambassadors’ reactions.
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Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
New York Tribune
Russia
Sakhalin
Asiatic
Baron Komura
Takahira
Japan
Ruseia
Whisky Rumors Drive Divorce Suit and Burglar Trial
Frank Gooch sues for divorce claiming his wife was unfaithful. James Howley is tried in circuit court after being found in Jerney Orrin Conley's yard. Howley’s defense argues he entered the home while intoxicated, not to burglarize.
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James Howley
Eisenbeiss
Frank Gooch
Mr. " Minnich
C. M. Eisenbeiss
Marion Street
Gottschall
Hisenheiss
Husband Charges Infidelity in Elkhart Divorce Suit
Frank Geock of Elkhart sues Adelaide Geock for divorce alleging infidelity.
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Frank Geock
Elkhart
Adelaide Geock
Remarkable Cash Register At Leonard and Bentz Drug Store
A new cash register was installed at the Leonard and Bentz drug store several days ago. It is the most up to date machine in the city with five clerk drawers and duplicate receipts printed with the firm’s business card. The unit sits on a mahogany cabinet and the outfit cost $600.
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Leonard & Bentz Drug Store
Squirrel Offseason Fine At Goshen Court
Benjamin Shue of Dunlaps paid a $15 fine in Goshen for shooting squirrels out of season. Shafer and Schult were noted as reliable references in the record.
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Benjamin Shue
Dunlaps
Goshen
Property sale at 196 Crawford street transfers ownership
J B Moyer sells the Crawford street property to William Shafer of Cass County Michigan. The deal confirms the transfer from Shafer and Schulz to the new owner Mr Moyer acted as seller in this transaction.
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Mr. Moyer
Crawford Street
J. B. Moyer
Wilam Shaffer
Cass County
Mich
Government Building Inspector Reviews New Post Office
Richard Fourchy, United States Government Building Inspector based in Kansas City, is in the city today inspecting the new post office. He travels nationwide to inspect government buildings during construction and must approve each structure before acceptance.
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Richard Fourchy
United States
Kansas City
Fourchy
Shafer and Schult Special Sale on Overalls and Shirts
Save 20 percent on overalls and working shirts at Shafer and Schult's sale this Saturday. Limited stock available and prices good for one day only.
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North End
Main St
Shafer & Schult
Satuday
Mrs Barbara Benson Sues For Divorce In Elkhart
Mrs Barbara Benson of Elkhart filed for divorce from Henry R Benson today. The couple married September 1 1903 and twenty days later the husband disappeared and has not been seen since.
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Barbara Benson
Elkhart
Henry R. Benson
Death of Former Resident Mrs. Gould
telegram from Toledo reports Mrs. Fred Gould former Miss Allie Biddle of this city died Tuesday morning in Toledo. She married there. C. J. Deitch received the message. Mrs. Deitch is an aunt and Oscar Biddle an uncle. A grandmother Mrs. Sarah Biddle and another uncle live south of Elkhart.
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Toledo
Fred Gould
Allie Biddle
C. J. Deitch
Shafer and Schulz Hold Big Saturday Sale Deals
Shafter and Schulz advertise 35 cents for 50 cent overalls jackets and working suits at a big Saturday sale. The item listing includes prices and discount details sold during the event. Kate Upp, administratrix of the Abram Upp estate, sues John M. Minnich today on a note for 200 dollars.
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Shafer & Schu't
Shafer & Schulz
Big Satuday
Mr. Minnich
Kate
Upp
Abram Upp
John” M. Minnich
Ed Frank Set as Deputy Prosecutor in LaGrange
W H Duff of LaGrange to appoint Ed Frank of Elkhart as Deputy Prosecutor when Duff takes office January 1. Frank currently serves as County Attorney and has prior experience as Deputy Prosecutor. Judge Dodge is reported to approve the appointment.
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Ed. Frank
W. H. Duff
LaGrange
Elkhart
Mr. Frank
Shaffer and Schult Promote Big Shirt and Overall Sale
Community notices invite friends to Shaffer and Schult for a Saturday sale on shirts and overalls. The event promises savings and a casual meet up for shoppers and neighbors.
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Shaffer & Schult
Shafer & Schult
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