Three Are Alleged to Have Slain Babe in Indiana
In Shelbyville Indiana on September 8 William Sanders ex state fish commissioner Mrs Hattie Talbert a young widow and Marvin Hill were arrested on murder charges for killing the newborn of Eva Cochran a 17 year old girl Sanders and Talbert remain in jail Talbert confessed implicating the mother and Sanders and two others not yet arrested Hill a wealthy farmer was released no evidence ties him to the crime The girl says Hill is the father and that the murder was premeditated The infant’s killing occurred after the girl was taken twelve miles by Talbert to her home The station platform fight and Brunning s death triggered a passenger panic
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Shelbyville
Ind
William Sanders
Hattie Talbert
Marvin Hill
Eva Cochran
Sanders
Talbert
Hill
Corpse Found in Box Car Linked to Illinois Man
A decomposed body found in a freight box car in Raton New Mexico is believed to be an Illinoisan murdered at Fort Madison Iowa. The rider was shot three times, a letter from Harvey Illinois to J O Palmer and Wells Fargo receipts show travel from Chicago to Fort Madison. The car originated with Burlington and was received by the Santa Fe on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Palmer
Harvey
Ill
Wells-Fargo
Chicago
Fort Madison
Santa Fe Company
Burlington
Brunning Commits Suicide by Jumping Before Train
Charles Brunning a 42 year old man, leaped before a heavily loaded Third Avenue electric train at Fifty ninth Street in New York. He had earlier attempted suicide by stabbing himself five times with an ice pick. While being taken to court for arraignment on that charge he overpowered a policeman and nearly hurled himself before an oncoming train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Brunning
Third Avenue
Fifty-ninth Street
Brunning
City Treasurer’s Special Notice on Unpaid Taxes and Assessments
City Treasurer Edward A. Campbell urges all residents owing real estate personal property or poll taxes, sewer and street assessments, or cemetery notes interest to call at once at the treasurer’s office Hast Franklin street. Bring receipts if payments were made to adjust accounts and save further expense. 3w-8-20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Edward A. Campbell
Cider Making Offered at Jamestown Studio
Jamestown offers cider production sessions on Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays led by Kdw H. Dodge. Public access details and scheduling are posted locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
H. P
Dodge
Deahl and Deahl sue for divorce for Mrs Martin
Attorneys Deahl and Deahl file divorce suit for Mrs Wilmine A Martin against her husband Charles B H Martin. The parties reside in Britol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deahl& Deahl
Wilmine A. Martin
Charles BH. Martin
Briatol
Goop and Grocery Ads Highlight Cleaning Bleach
Fragmentary shopper note mentions housekeepers favoring Russ Bleaching Blue and grocers selling items at 10c. No clear event or individuals. reads as random ad-like text.
Notice of Trustee Qualification in Indenture Assignment
The undersigned named as trustee in an indenture of assignment executed by David H. Rohrer doing business as D H Rohrer & Company has by virtue thereof duly qualified as such trustee and taken possession of all rights credits and property of creditors ordered by the court to be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Rohrer
H. ‘Rohrer
Murderer Harris helps jailbreak from Schoharie jail
Harris alias Sheeny, part of a five man gang that killed Night Watchman Wilson at Cobleskill, escapes Schoharie county jail with two other prisoners Edward Caine and James Kelly. Harris, a key witness in prior trials, was to face trial in October.
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Schoharie
N. Y
Sheeny” Harris
Night
Matthew Wilson
Cobleskill
Edward Caine
James Kelly
Schoharie County
Harris
Danville Tax Dodging Cases to Be Heard This Week
In Danville Illinois a mandamus suit for the people seeks to collect 2 500 000 in taxes. Lincoln Payne sues the board of review after hiring a man to uncover tax dodgers. The report cites 200 residents, including wealthy ones, owing taxes and traces the investigation to 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ill
Circuit
Lincoln Payne
Board of Review
Killer Named In Street Slaying At Labor Day Fair
In Springfield Ohio on Labor Day a colored man known as Lucky Bolden was shot dead in front of the fair grounds during the celebration. The killer, Marshall Edwards, a negro, emerged from a saloon opposite the entrance and fired after a quarrel. He was overpowered as he attempted to shoot the arresting officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lucky” Bolden
Fair Grounds
Marshall Edwards
Bolden
Edwards
Constable Arrests Armed Lunatic at Government House
A duty constable at the government house in Melbourne on September 8 restrained an armed intruder who declared he wished to interview Lord Tennyson the governor general. The revolver was discharged but the constable disarmed him without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Government House
Lord Tennyson
Dep
Naval Reserve Officer Resigns in Illinois
Springfield Sept 4 Adjt Gen Scott accepts the resignation of E V Crossman lieutenant third division second ship's crew Illinois naval reserves Alton and calls an election in Alton Sept 15 1903 to fill the vacancy Crossman was commended by the secretary of war for patrolling the river and city of East St Louis during last spring floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Adjt
Scott
E. V. Crossman
Leutenant
Illinois Naval Reserves
Alton
Lieut
Crossman
Secretary of War
St. Louis
Illinois Rifle Team to Defend Washburn Trophy in Minnesota
Assistant Adjutant General Reece selected the Illinois team to defend the Washburn trophy in the interstate militia rifle shoot in Minnesota this month. The team will report to Captain Benjamin Eick at Camp Lincoln for eleven days of target practice beginning next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Reece
Washburn
Minnesota
Benjamin Eick
Camp Lincoln
Maryland Prohibition Ticket Nominated in Hagerstown
The Maryland Prohibitionists met in convention and named a state ticket for governor William Gisrel of Baltimore. Frank Higgins of Rockville Montgomery County was nominated for attorney general and Daniel W. Miles of Somerset County for comptroller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Hagerstown
William Gisrel
Baltimore
City
Frank Higgins
Rockville
Montgomery County
Daniel W. Miles
Somerset County
Senator Cullom Visits San Francisco to See Brother
United States Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Illinois arrives in San Francisco with Mrs. Cullom and friends to visit his brother recovering from a recent accident and to enjoy some recreation during the Sept 4 stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
United ‘States
Shelby
Cullom
Illinois
Two noble brothers clash of sword and pen
The article recalls two royal sons, one a fearless soldier whose banners triumph, the other a poet who writes of home and humanity. It then describes a chaotic open air band concert scene with crowds, lemonade vendors, and street commotion on a sunny afternoon.
U S Canal Treaty Stand Confirmed by Colombia
Washington reports reiterate the government's firm stance on the canal treaty to Colombian congress members. No modifications will be allowed and the terms seen as the most liberal obtainable. Colombia must accept the treaty as is or lose canal access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beaupre
Bogota
United States
Colombia
Central American
Panama Canal Company
France
Dr. Herran
Herran
State Department
Roosevelt Increases Guards After Weilbrenner Incident
President Roosevelt receives numerous telegrams of congratulations on his escape from Henry Weilbrenner the insane farmer. Guards at Sagamore Hill are increased to twelve with round the clock patrols. He expresses sympathy for the Weilbrenner family and dismisses fears about his household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
L. I
Roosevelt
Henry Weilbrenner
Weilbrenner
Sagamore Hill
Hawaiian Japs Plan a Union
The 7,000 Japanese residents of Hawaii are to be organized into a single body with Consul Salo as president. The society aims to improve conditions, settle labor disputes for Japanese workers, establish hospitals and schools, and counteract idleness and ignorance among some Japanese the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Salo
Endowment Fund Aims 5 Million for Aged Preachers
Rev Dr Watkins says Endowment Fund aims to raise 5 million dollars for infirm and aged Methodist preachers in the United States. He cites Texas conference giving 14 thousand dollars and Mississippi 13 thousand. local collections exceeded 3.5 thousand. Conference: Missouri conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Location Mexico Missouri. Date September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Watkins
Missouri
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Endowment Fund Association
United States
Texas
Mississippi
Dean's Ointment Promises Cure At Drugstores
Advertises Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching skin diseases and urges readers to seek relief at any drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Exonerated Teacher Retained as Principal in Lafayette
At a meeting of school trustees in Lafayette Indiana on September 9 the charges of immorality against Prof. J L Glasscock were not sustained and he was retained as principal of the Washington school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
J. L. Glasscock
Washington School
Dr Fowler's Wild Strawberry Extract Promoted for Summer Ailments
The notice promotes Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for cholera infantum dysentery diarrhoea and summer illnesses. It frames the product as a protective aid stored in the medicine chest.
A Cough Conundrum In Medical Riddle
A columnist discusses when a cough goes beyond a simple cold and lingers despite remedies. The piece notes over the counter cough mixtures treat only coughing symptoms, not underlying causes, urging attention to persistent coughs.
Court to appoint acting judge at Kosciusko term
The Kosciusko circuit court notes the absence of Judge Hiram Biggs and the officials will meet Thursday to choose a acting judge for the September term. If Biggs remains absent for nine months, Governor Durbin will appoint a replacement. In Goshen, Banker Henry W. Hixon shows a 1801 ten dollar gold piece valued around six hundred dollars, plus Continental paper money from 1777.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tember
Kosciusko Circuit
Hiram
Biggs
Chaniler
Graham
Smith
Durbin
Goshen’ News-Times
Henry W. Hixon
Middlebury
Liberty
Detroit
New York
Continental
Chicago publisher to issue Elkhart county history
M T Matthews of Chicago representing Lewis Publishing plans a county history of Elkhart. He has consulted longtime residents and will include special articles on local historical topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Matthews
Chicago
Lewis Publishing Company
Elkhart County
Mr. Matthews
Mrs Kinnison Dies at Home in Ligonier at 2 A.M.
An elderly woman, mother of George W. Kinnison of the Goshen News Timies, died at her Ligonier residence at two o'clock Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinnison
George W. Kinnison
The
Goshen News-Timies
Ligonier
Bucklen Amica Salve Heals Sore in Five Days
LaGrange Georgia resident P A Danforth reports a six month frightful running leg sore cured in five days by Bucklen's Amica Salve. Claims ulcer wound and pile relief, best in the world with guaranteed cure. Only 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
Houseworth Bros
Hog loading scare causes runaway horses in Osolo area
While F. P. Curtis and son Carl were loading a hog at Elias Rinehart's home last week the horses became frightened and ran away. No one was hurt and no damage done. Mrs. Loriie Bostwick and Mrs. Nettie Winey and daughter Ruth of Elk Hart visited with Mrs. John Hilbish Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Curtis
Carl
Elias Rinehart
Loriie Bostwick
Nettie. Winey
Ruth of
Elkhart
John Hilbish
Local Social Notes From Elkhart Area Visits and Moves
Mr and Mrs Ward Case and daughter Alice of Elkhart visited friends near Heaton Lake Tuesday. Mr and Mrs L H Welter will move to their new home on West Crawford Thursday. Jessie Bickel visits Elkhart with sister Mrs L H Welter. Ben Long of Zion leaves for Marcellus Michigan to visit brother Melvin. Mrs Ed Riggle of Goshen visits her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Curtis. An ice cream social was held at Jonathan Roush’s home Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Case
Alice
Elkhart
Heaton Lake
L. H. Welter
West Crawford Street
Ben Long
Zion
Marcellus, Mich
Melvin
Ed. Riggle of
Goshen
Frank Curtis
Jonathan Roush
Tragedy Averted by Dr King’s New Discovery
A Pleasant City Ohio family praises Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption after a severe cough and pneumonia threatened their child. The drug, sold by Houseworth Bros. Druggsist, is advertised as a sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Fanatics May Cause Trouble Revolt in Druses Tribe
News from Syria reports that Druses tribe fanatics plan an uprising in the Lebanon district. The revolt is described as likely to unleash terror in the region where the Druses reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Syria
Lebanon
Beiruts Rioting Spurs U S Readiness to Act
Rioting and killings in Beirut prompt U S concern as Minister Leishman and Admiral Cotton report casualties and Turks raiding Christian areas. Admiral Cotton says Marines stand ready to land to protect American lives and property if needed. A civil investigation by Lt. Hussey continues as officials weigh further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beirut
State
Navy
Leishman
Constantinople
Admiral Cotton
Berlin
Electric Bitters touted as cure for nervous disorders
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters swiftly cure disorders of the liver and kidneys, relieve overwork and insomnia, dispel nervousness, rheumatism and neuralgia, and boost run down systems. It promises relief from strife and fatigue and guarantees satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housework Bros
Marriage Licenses Issued in Indiana Towns
Verne Farmwald of Nappanee aged 22 wed Des sie Good, also of Nappanee, 22. W Sidney Williams of Elkhart, 29, marries Irva D Clark of Elkhart, 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Farmwald
Nappanee
Dessie Good
W. Sidney Williams
Elkhart
Irva D. Clark
Deans Kidney Pills Endorsed by Elkhart Woman
Mrs A Neff of 322 Washington St., Elkhart testifies that two years of kidney trouble and back pain left her unable to work. She reports severe suffering after walking and notes the pills provided relief and can be found for sale at local houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Elkhart
A. Neff
Washington St
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Perfection Biscuit Company
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Babe
Fier
Illinds
Siraat
Jil
Naval Reserve
Byron Williams
Brooks
Leland
Lemmo
Bill
Willie
Tige
Nero
Nister
ASK Fund
Southern Methodists
Iba
Osolo
Jessie Bickel
Naval
Porte
Ottoman Empire
Navy Department
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