Miller on the Stand in Woodburn Murder Trial
Herman Miller, first defendant in the Woodburn murder cases, testified for hours denying involvement in the Marsh al Croy killing. He described his movements the night of the crime and disputed key witness accounts while defense and state grappled with cigarette and cigar evidence and alleged statements about Croy’s term.
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Murdhal Columbia Croy
Herman Miller
Wood
Dsrn
Millera
Miller
Fred Gruber
Muller
Graber
Miler
Millers
Erwin
Marshal Croy
Croy
Jons
Eagles Lofige
Houte
Fort, Wayne
Dl Pol
Chapman
Beer
Tehut
Pennsylvania
Uist
Frank Butt
Fort Warne
Butt
Ames
Br. Betts
Fort Weyne
Bloodshed in Tehran as Parliament Crisis Unfolds
Tehran battles erupt after Cossacks and soldiers surround the parliament buildings and demand arrests. Bombardment follows, many killed or wounded, parliament buildings damaged, clashes extend to political clubs and mosques amid ongoing violence. Berlin notes Persian troops seize parliament as Tehran endures siege and chaos.
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Taheran
Parliament
Boiebas
Mhrawna
Parliament Square
Par- Tames Nye ‘Een
Piacna Nyse Arrept
Tsabran
Junie
Shah I
Urumiah Surrounded as Kurdish Raiders Close In
A Novon Vremya dispatch reports Urmia encircled by raiding Kurds with villages burned and firing heard around the town. Turkish regulars pursue the raiders as two infantry battalions and mounted troops occupy villages three miles from Urmia. Missionaries warn of a critical position amid Turkey and Persia dispute over Gusbulant.
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RT. Petersburg
Novon Vremya
Tabriz
Ferala
Urimiah
Trumiah
Urumlah
Urumiah
Aroutul
Gusbulant
Turkey
Peryit
Lillian Robertson Named Grand Chaplain in Indiana
Shelbyville Indiana June 23 The grand circle meeting of the Protective Home Circle of Indiana is held here. Officers elected include Grand president G I Mourlar Kokomo grand vice president Ella Elliott Terre Haute grand guardian L B Harper Muncie grand chaplain Lillian Robertson Fort Wayne grand secretary John C Deha Indianapolis grand treasurer J G Ponts Evansville grand guide H J Thomas Laporte grand commander Tiarrlet L Liggett Terre Haute grand sentinel Aarol Souster Indianapolis grand watchman John Shaw Gilmanapully representative to supreme circle Dr Sammon Shelbyville at large L C Plereen Indianapolis.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Grand Circle
Protective Home
Crete
Indiana
G. I. Mourlar
Kokomo
Ella Elliott
Terre Haute
Grand Guardian
L. B. Harper
Muncie
Chaplian
Lillian Robertson
Fort Wayne
John C. Deha
Indianapolis
J. 4. Ponts. Evansy
H. J. Thomas
Laporte
Tiarrlet L. Liggett
Grand Sentinel
Aarol Souster
Grand Watchman
John Shaw
Gilanapully
Supreme Circle
Sammon
Atiernate
L. C Plereen
Indianapolle
Cholera Outbreak Among Troops in Manila Camp
The report notes a cholera outbreak at Camp Grezg near Manila with three scouts and one civilian dying. Trent Jones of the First Cavalry and Lieut Muldoon of the Philippine Scouts are among those stricken as authorities place the camp under quarantine. The Pangasiaah province near Luzon reports a very serious situation.
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Manila
Camp Grezg
Trent
Jones
First Cavalry
Muldoon
Phili
Pangasiaah
Luzon
Concordia College Graduation Exhibits Multilingual Oration
Concordia college held graduation exercises with Rev. G M Schumm delivering a scholarly address on the necessity of classical training for ministers. Five languages were presented through German English Latin Greek and Hebrew with individual student orations and shipwreck themed dramas underscoring perseverance.
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Concordia College
G M. Schumm
Lafayette
Sr. Schumm
Palma
Mr. Schumm
Schinnerer
Bay City
Mich
Harare
Fetrowsky
Detroit
Sophocles
A. Gerken
Napoleon
A. Moellering
Hampton
Neb
K. Re Kandt
Lockport
Gallicus
Grampian
Vespasian
Agricula
Jos
W. B. Leeds Dies in Paris Hotel Tragedy
William B. Leeds, noted financier and former Rock Island president, died at the Ritz in Sparis after a sudden illness. Wealth estimates place him around 35 million dollars. His death occurred as his wife and son were at his bedside. funeral plans and further details followed in Richmond, Indiana.
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New York
Leeds
Rock Island Railroad
Parla
Democratic Vice Presidential Hopes Stir Denver Convention
The Denver convention tests vice presidential options with Gov Johnson of Minnesota leading among candidates. Georgia lawmakers meet to ratify the Brown gubernatorial ticket and endorse Watson for second place. Georgia votes will send an Uninstructed delegation to Denver. The death of Mr Leeds is reported in New York, with details of his age and survivors.
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Denvee
Cola
Chicago
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Atlanta
Georgia
Denver
Joseph NM. Brown
Thomas E. Watson
Clark Browell
Atlantis
Wealth Rise of Willian Leeds Shocks Indiana Readers
The Indianapolis News on September 2, 1902 profiles William B. Leeds, noting a rise to wealth of about 45.9 million dollars in nine years. It quotes Leeds saying he would work ten hours daily if given his old job and hints at his frugal, forward planning with ties to the Rock Island and Pacific Mail companies. The piece ends with a tease about continuation on page 3.
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Indianapolis News
Willian B. Leeds
Richmoni
Indiana
Willian
Leni
Whitele
Leeds
Rock Island and
Pacific
Governor Glenn to second Bryan nomination in Denver
Lincoln Nebraska June 23 Governor Glort of North Carolina selected to make the first seconding speech for Mr Bryan in the Denver convention. Bryan announced he would have political callers tomorrow but did not name them. Atlanta Georgia delegates vote to apply unit rule and oppose Bryan.
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Glenn
North Carolina
Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
Glort
Denver
William J. Bevan
Fair+view Stormight
Atlanta
Sime
Georgia
Tienvet
Wm. J. Bryan
Municipal League Meets at Laporte
The Municipal League of Indiana held its annual meeting in Laporte Indiana on June 23 with about 200 delegates including mayors aldermen clerks and treasurers present for sessions. J T McNarry of Logansport presided as the final session was held this afternoon. Municipal Ownership of Electric Light and Gas Plants won the award tonight by Mayer Schilling of Richmond.
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Laporte
Ind
Strnicipal League of
Indiana
Moray
J. T. McNarry
Logarmport
Electric Light and Gas Planta
Mayer Schilling
Richmond
Retail merchants set Fourth of July closing policy
The Retail Merchants Association votes to close stores all day on the Fourth with a preholiday eve closing the night before. Rainy forecast may affect customer turnout and sales.
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Retail Merchant? Association
Cathedral Boys School Holds Fiftieth Jubilee Commencement
Fourteen graduates attended the commencement in Library hall as the act and drama program pleased the crowd. Byron Hayes delivered the valedictory and diplomas were distributed. the Irish drama in three acts titled Attoracy featured alumni in key roles.
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Acolnwa
Alnlomaa Mac
Peters
H. H. Bommers
Lquire Hilton
Marma
Duke
Callistus J. Devine
Alphonsus Bellhaven
Philp Fy Reilly
Wall
Louis A. Baker
Dick Harvey
Anthony Wayne Monahan
Major Lookout
Harold Hoy
Teddy O'Neill
Ould
Aod
Mr. Hoy
Ted
Jolly
Blommer
da Balzac
Supreme Court limits state reach over express shipments
The Supreme Court, in a June decision from Indianapolis, rules against state officers enforcing delivery of express packages by Adams Express, American Express, and United States Express. It holds interstate commerce limits state jurisdiction on shipments from outside the state, directing complaints to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Intranapolis
Hil
Adams Express Company
American Express Company
United States Express Company
Supreme Court
Congress
Gillett
Omeludes
Death of Son of Joseph Jefferson in Blanton Indiana
Fragmentary obituary note reports the death of the son of Joseph Jefferson at St. Joseph's hospital in Blanton Indiana. The record mentions his mother wife and four daughters and references a university event and June timing but text is garbled.
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Joseph Jefferson
Tos Hicht
St. Joseph's
Jefferson
Blanton
Ind
University
Sherman in Cleveland Under Medical Watch
Restless condition of a prominent patient continues with fever of 102 and a rising pulse. Cleveland doctors report potential need for surgery avoided if improvement persists. Mrs Sherman and son Richard arrived from Utica, eliciting strong concern and urgent arrangements at the hospital.
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Cleveland
Sherman
Bherman
Fle
Willan
William 1
Taft
New Haven
Mr.Taft
Anich
Washington
Utica
Finney
Baltimore
Weather record heat toll rises in Chicago
Chicago reports two to twelve deaths due to heat as temperatures push the high mark. A cooling breeze this afternoon breaks the heat streak, offering temporary relief in the city.
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Chicago
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Famous Lutheran College
Schumm
W. B. Leeds
Ndiana
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rodman
America
Dan Reid
Aire
Rudolph Leeds
William B. Leeds
Tir
Richmond Palladium
Forgnoon
Paria
Daniel G. Ried
Harry H. Weist
Paris
Yeess
Warner Leeds
Charles
Margeret Snith Home
Earlham Cemetery
Municipal League
Rchants
Mene
Cathedral Boys School
Supreme Court Funds
Railroad Commission
Indiana University
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Cleve
Bulletin
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Fale
Michigan
Tony J. Nox
Portand
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St. Louis
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