Night riders torch Kentucky towns in violent raids
Raid columns struck Bethel in Bath County and Sherbourne in Fleming County destroying a Peters Bros. warehouse and Daugherty Bros. warehouse. Telegraph lines were cut to impede aid as fires spread with no shots fired. Fire marshal appointment reportedly rescinded amid tobacco grower ties and ongoing investigations.
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Littie
Bethel
Bath County
A. A. Robinson
Peters Bros
Sherbourne
Fleming County
Daugherty Bros
Frankfort
James
C. M. Barnett
Kentucky
Mott Ayres
Barnett
American Society of Equity
Tobacco Growers
Mr. Ayres
Gay
Frankrt
Bold Bandits Try Depot Robbery Survives Police Pursuit
A group of four robbers attempted a bold dep ot robbery at a station, breaking a lantern, locking a door, and fleeing after the porter was struck. Officers chased two north and two south through yard tracks, uncovering only two valises from German immigrants. The leader was a tall man about sixty, all in fine clothes. police have detailed descriptions.
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Drew
Two Men Arrested Near Railroads After Reported Incident
Police detained two men who gave names Rube Walsh and John Co. Neither could explain their identities and were held for investigation. Cass, once a bookkeeper at a local packing house, was involved as a witness in a reported incident on Hanna Street. A mysterious “woman in black” was linked to another confrontation on Masterson Avenue. Frank and Will Mueller from Saginaw Michigan performed at the Temple this week with songs from Stein Song to The Prince of Pilsen and The Shade of the Palms, followed by audience singing America. A banquet was held after the program.
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Bery
Rube Walsh
John Co
Cass
Hanna Street
Masterson Avenue
Frank
Will Mueller
Saginaw, Mich
Stein
Fremont Man Hides Cash in Gum Machine Heist
Special to The Sentinel. Fremont Indiana January 7 burglars raided Earl Browns restaurant and took a gum machine plus $85 hidden by the proprietor for safekeeping. Bloodhounds from Indianapolis due this afternoon to track the thieves. footprints and curtains suggest careful entry while a sleeping boy, Harry Mundy, was undisturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Fremont
Ind
Earl Brown
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Harry Mundy
Burglars Escape With 99 From Local Grocery
Cash registered at the grocery totaled 939 when closing Monday night. Thieves pried a rear window with chisels, carried the cash register to the back room, and fled with all but pennies. Investigators suspect more than one person involved as reports of additional attempted holds ups surface in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Everal
Saloon Owner Fined and Jailed. Sentence Suspended
Patrolman Westerman arrested Brown saloon patrons before 1 a.m. Tuesday. Brown pleaded guilty to selling liquor between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. in city court. Judge Skelton imposed a $10 fine, costs, and a jail term suspended as a warning. The case echoed strict police orders and a hotel and saloon owner stir.
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Brown
Charles Westerman
Skelton
Knights of Columbus Banquet Marks Officer Installations
Nearly 400 members gathered at the Knights of Columbus hall for the annual installation of officers. Grand Knight Dr H O Brugge man and other officers were sworn in by District Deputy T J McLaughlin. A stag party and social followed with a travesty on the Burial of Julius Caesar performed by club members. Grand Knight Brugge man spoke on Fraternity, with other remarks by McLaughlin, Harry Hogan, Thomas Quinn and Charles Blaney. Musical and vocal numbers complemented the program.
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Knights of Columbus
T. J. McLaughlin
H. O. Bruggeman
Adam A. Reinhart
Maurice C. Niezer
Monroeville
Mart Reinhart
Julian Franke
George Dininger
Chales Wells
W. J. Alter
J. E. Coffee
M. J. Maroney
Tom Quinn
Clem Weber
Julius Caesar
Martin Noll
Albert Luley
Oscar Ankenbruck
Julian Alter
William, Alter
Clem Mettler
Othmar Henry
Albert Stier
John Masshbaum
Leonard Bueter
Fraternity
Harry Hogan
Thomas Quinn
Charles Blaney
Kalamazoo
Mich
James Cahill
Maurice Niezer
Monroe
Poe Social Round and Local Changes in Poe Indiana
A New Year gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Marion Smith includes several couples and singles. Guests from Ossian and area visit Poe while Sunday schools rename leadership with A. O. Hadley and Willie Harrod. A series of meetings continues at the M. E. church as locals extend visits and friendships.
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Poe
Ind
Marion Smith
P. H. Snider
H. H. Roberts
Harley Somers
Frank Snider
Erhel Snider
Marti Hiser
Clem Smith
Lucius Somers
Swayze
Ossian
Bertha Snider
A. O. Hadley
M. E. School
Willie Harrod
Christian School
H. Sh. Krick
Victor Snarr
John Valentine
Robert Mercer
J. S. Newcombe
M. E
Bark
Wyoming
Isaac Green
Pearl
Mary Worley
Miss Delight Caston
Thaw Second Trial Opens Amid Curiosity and Orders
Curious crowds fill the criminal courts building as Harry Thaw begins his second trial. Justice Dowling orders orderly examination of jurors with challenges allowed until the box is filled. Prosecution outlines a brief case proving the killing of Stanford White, while the defense hints at mental responsibility and plans to call Evelyn Nesbit Thaw as a key witness.
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Jerome
Justice Dowling
Gremmels
Littleton
Criminal Courts
Harry Thaw
Bridge of Sighs
Thaw
Stanford White
Evelyn -Nesbit
Jury summons for Thaw Nesbit case cross exam rumors
The article reports expectations of harsher cross examination as the prosecution prepares to question the witness who may repeat her previous testimony. Assistant District Attorney Garvin is said to have spent part of his vacation studying the Europe trip of Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit before marriage, possibly to use in cross examination. A special panel of 300 jurors is summoned, with 100 reporting today, 100 tomorrow, and the rest on Wednesday.
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Garvin
Europe
Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw Trial Jury Selections Narrow Amid Delays
New York January seventh jurors provisionally accepted yesterday were excused with consent of both sides. James Conway hotel keeper and William Brower decorator were dismissed. Two new provisional jurors were secured. nine men remained in the box at one o clock. Jury selection progressed slowly with heavy drawing on panels and restricted admittance.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
James E. Conway
Wm. E. Brower
Martial Law in the Strike Town Proclaims Civil Order
Soldiers take command in Muncie Delaware County. Major General McKee and officers outline a plan of government. Sheriff Perdieu issues subpoenas to 500 businessmen to don deputy sheriff badges and aid crowd control while streetcar service resumes downtown and expands to suburbs.
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McKee
Adutant
Perry
Guthrie
Perdieu
Muncie
Delaware County
Commerceial Club
Riots and Martial Law Quell Muncie Streetcar Strike
In Muncie the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes faces a strike after Indiana Union Traction refused a five year deal. Riots lash the city as thousands of unemployed sympathizers clash with strikebreakers and city cars. The governor declares martial law to restore order amid street demonstrations and unrest.
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Ment
Brotherhood
American Federation of Labor
Muncie
Fitzgibbon
Indiana Union Traction Company
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Traction Company
Ernor
Governor Hanly Sends Militia to Quell Muncie Riot
Indianapolis reports Governor Hanly ordered twelve infantry companies battery and signal and hospital detachments to Muncie to quell a riot. About 550 men will be deployed with 6 000 rounds of ammunition. Major Branch prepares 6 000 rounds for his battalion as officers await word.
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Indianapolis
Muncie
Major Branch
Quartermaster General
Hanly
W. J. McKee
Oran Perry
Perry
Dynamite Found On Muncie Tracks Amid Civic Unrest
In Muncie Indiana January 7 dynamite sticks were discovered under a streetcar rail by track walkers. Police seized the explosive as detectives hunt the perpetrators. Major General McKee may begin withdrawing troops within forty eight hours if no further violence occurs. Cars resumed service last night and deputies repelled youths who tried to derail a car with boulders on the West Side.
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Muncie
Ind
Congerville
McKee
West Side
Riots Cause Injuries In Muncie Street Clash
Rioting resumed in Muncie Indiana between Indiana Union Traction strike workers and strike breakers. Nine injured including bullet and brick wounds as cars ran under protection of strike breakers. Crowds gathered at the interurban station and armed deputies disarmed breakers. Police and troops expected to quell further violence.
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Muncie
Ind
Indiana Union Traction Company
Morris Maley
John R. Cline
Wm. Finan
Joseph Walling
Harry Taughinbaugh
Orville Shepp
James Rutledge
Harry Gardener
John Lewellen
Indianapolis
Perdieu
Traction Company
Wm. Price
Perry
Ill
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