Orchard confession ends tense trial as jurors listen
In a dramatic courtroom moment Richardson seeks to cloud the orchard tale. Wittlall’s fate hinges on statements from Taywood and others as the witness, Orchard, delivers his explanation of nine alleged crimes. The exchange reveals fear and remorse, with Orchard insisting he believed confession would grant mercy. The proceedings continue on page 6.
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Weather forecast for Washington and surrounding regions
Forecasters predict showers in the southern portion and fair conditions elsewhere Friday into Saturday. Strong gusty winds expected in some areas with occasional thunderstorms in Ohio. Michigan looks cooler with continued wet weather and variable winds.
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Hand Murder Trial Narrates Hatchet Attack Case
Tad Lufeton and George Murray, both linked to the Fort Wayne garbage service, face charges of assault and battery with intent to kill. A witness testifies a plan to kill was arranged in a romance context, and Murray allegedly struck Hand with a hatchet during a confrontation, causing severe injuries.
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Fight at Home of Mother-in-Law in Woodmansee House
iSpecial to the Journal. At Huseton Indiana Murray and Hand quarreled over alleged relations between Hand’s wife and Murray. Hand allegedly struck Murray with a hatchet during a confrontation in the Woodmansee home while Mrs. Woodmansee separated them. Murray says he only used the axe after Hand attacked him. Hand claims the axe came into play when Hand’s wife’s presence provoked Murray.
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President Roosevelt Spends Restful Day at White House
President Roosevelt rest during a quiet day at the White House. He avoided public engagements and did not receive visitors while aides arranged, from the executive offices, the necessary items for the presidency. Aides, including Secretary Loat, managed routine dispatches and internal duties.
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Hans
White House
Quenlin
Archie
Vinaga
Revolution Grows in Central America as Yelaoya Supports San Salvador
In Nicaragua the revolt led by Zelaya gains momentum amid regional turmoil. Reports from Mexico indicate President Zelay a voices support for a firm government in San Salvador while denying direct involvement in the Salvadoran upheaval.
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Best Government on Earth Bryan Speech Sparks Debate
Bryan addressed a large audience at the university yesterday with a topic on government quality. He asserted this as the best government on earth but noted flaws needing remedy while rival Rourke Corkeaa praised Nebraskan supporters at another event nearby.
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Hope in Roosevelt and Bryan Co germane
Fragmented OCR notes admire Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan as sources of public conscience. Commencement exercises at a New York university are described with garbled phrases about commercial standards and hope for improvement.
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Boorley Cockran
New York
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Frightful Crime Shocks Community Near Bynes Creek
A brutal domestic tragedy ends in multiple deaths as a man shoots his wife and child before turning the revolver on himself. The wounded mother, Mrs Shar, is in critical condition under guard. neighbors react with fear as the suspect is seized by a crowd and readied for possible lynching. The tale unfolds with the wife's former teaching career and a reconciliation attempt turning deadly.
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Telegraphers Strike First Step Taken
A chaotic meeting in the city hall saw telegraphers vow to pursue organized action. Leaders urged solidarity while pledging to push for union recognition and enhanced protections. The group warned of broader labor actions if demands are not met.
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Gene
Ah Boo
Sinai
Missing text creates a San Francisco bulletin card
Incomplete report from San Francisco bulletin desk notes a late hour court scene. A jury returns a guilty verdict in a mayoral case, with the defendant unmoved as the attorney questions blood evidence and a witness.
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Rome
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Sullivan County Liquor License Case Raises Constitutional Questions
In Sullivan Indiana a Sullivan county court judge examined a liquor license dispute about an apparent sale within city limits. The judge reviewed statute validity and the public interest in restricting intoxicants, noting the case could be appealed to higher court for constitutional ruling.
Track extension completion expected this week
AH L Weber of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Track says the Logansport to Lafayette extension will have the track laid this week. He joined at Delphi and reports weather delayed work but expects to finish spike and pole setting soon with service to begin on the new extension once schedule is finalized.
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Delphi
Denner
Transportalinn
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Hough
Man Shoots Self in Worsening Morale Case at Huntington
The sensational death near Huntington follows a complex sequence of events surrounding Emgry Mosher and others as officials report a fatal self-inflicted gunshot. Court proceedings this morning display rising public anxiety in the county amid ongoing investigations.
Organize for Safety At Woodburn Meeting Forms Committees
A public safety committee meeting in Woodburn discussed forming committees to organize safety and a local reward fund. Key members named include Hult, Ghagonan, Rebfer, Gerstandt, Yngey, and Guada, with a Woodburn fund collecting rewards for informants and criminals. No applicant appeared for Croy's vacant town hound post, and the town awaits a clear successor.
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Woodburn
Hult
Lncy
Ghagonan
Willian Gerstandt
Jo Yngey
J. Guada
Consbytr
Woodbury
Cetheracin
Ue County Gnumlice Salon
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Croy
New Haven Suspect Released After Wrongful Arrest
Joaryn Moore of New Haven was freed after authorities concluded he knew nothing of the shooting involving Marshal Columbun Krey. Moore was arrested in New Haven rather than Woodburn and held on liquor influence suspicions. Woodburn residents continue raising rewards totaling over $2,000 as detectives monitor nearby towns.
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Columbun Krey
Woodturn
Moore
New Haven
Woodbnurn
Barney Lehmenfeldt
Woodburn
Deputy Game Warden Firefight Shocks Indiana Town
A deputy game warden identified as Charles Ponglass sparked a wild shooting spree near Logansport at noon, firing with both hands as he rode a train and then returned home intoxicated. He discharged bullets at objects and moved on without injuring anyone, before encountering Sheriff Velpert.
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Here
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Douglass
Logansport
With & Alger
Velpert
Ten Bodies of Battle Ship Men Recovered
Newport News reports ten bodies recovered after the sunken launch of the Sartieshiys Mianestry. Unknown circumstances surround the disaster as authorities search for further details and causal factors.
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Newport News
Ten Wales
Wisconsin Senate Abolishes Agent Fare Law Move
A Wisconsin Senate action halts a proposed agent fare measure amid unclear details. The record shows lawmakers disposing of the bill and leaving the issue unsettled as committees and sessions proceed.
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Wisconsin Senate
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