Man Held On Murder and Arson Charge for Hotel Morrison Fire
J W Morrison aged 55 is jailed in Booth Bend Ind charged with murder of John S Johnston and arson after the Hotel Morrison fire June 19 that killed Johnston and Louis C Smart and injured others. Evidence cites multiple ignition points and strong odor of kerosene with Morrison family linked to escape with trunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
L. C. Whitcomb
Diane D. Johnston
South Bend
Turnock
R. Dugdale
May Chase
Paul ‘Anderson
Louis C. Smart
Hudson
Mich
Edwin Smith
Johnston
Epworth Hospital
Wheeler & Wilson Company
Sixty-third Street
Englewood
Esmerelda
Kerner
Chase
Kendallville
Ind
McGill
Fred Meyers
Adrian
St. Joseph Hospital
Paul Anderson
Morrisons
Horse Trainer Killed by Street Car in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana July 9 Harry McGowan twenty six assistant to George Starr trotting horse trainer was killed by a street car while bicycling with a companion between the tracks The car overtook them McGowan turned in front of it and was wedged beneath the vehicle He had one arm broken and his chest crushed in He recently came from Kentucky Telegrams sent to friends of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Harry McGowan
George Starr
McGowan
Kentucky
Arrest Made in Bedford Murder Case
Bedford Indiana July 9 Sheriff Dobbins and Deputy Meck Stone report the arrest of John Thomason tied to the murder of Frank Lantz on his mother's premises last Tuesday night. Thomason was taken to Orleans then Jeffersonville reform school amid fears of lynching. Local friends seek swift justice and one more arrest is anticipated as the case draws police attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Dobbins
Meckstone
Frank Lantz
John Thomason
Orleans
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Thirteen Indictments Return in County Case
Eleven indictments were returned Saturday night with names including George M. Ray and ex commissioner Adam A. Girton and others reported as indicted but not yet arrested. Ray faces three counts for filing a false claim. Bond set at two thousand dollars per count for Ray and Girton. Trials not before October 8 when court reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Ray
Adam A. Girton
William Amos
James Cherry
Girton
Blair
Ray
Christians Cautioned During Campaign by Indiana Pastor
In Marion Indiana on July 10 the Rev Madison Swadener pastor of the First Methodist church warned congregants to avoid political discussions during the campaign. He urged Christians to guard their temper and influence, noting his own reluctance to engage in politics. He spoke on Brotherhood of Man and urged handshakes at the close. Swadener is a Republican.
Death of Dr. George L. Bittinger in Nicaragua
G L Bittinger of Kokomo Ind learns of the death of his son Dr George L Bittinger a wealthy young planter in Central America. He owned a 40000 rubber tree plantation 25000 pineapple trees a large banana orchard and other tropical fruits at Bluefields Nicaragua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
G. L. Bittinger
George L. Bittinger
Central America
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Dr. Bittinger
Farmer claims substitute gas from salt and kerosine
Munice Ind July 10 W S Hirstt a Bethel Delaware county farmer says he discovered a gas that could replace natural gas if supplies fail It is produced by forcing water through a mix of salt kerosine and other chemicals Heatt seeks capital to scale up the experiment for larger use
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munice
Ind
Miss Alma Anna Davis Ordered to Longcliffe Hospital
A commission in Laporte Indiana on July 10 ordered Miss Alma Anna Davis removed to Longcliffe hospital. Medical experts say her insanity stems from constant brooding over her father’s habits and her long pursuit of his reform. She is considered hopelessly affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Alma Anna Davis
Longcliffe Hospital
Wedded at eighty nine in Kosciusko county
In Warsaw Indiana last week Calvin Beagle aged eighty nine and Mrs Elizabeth Beagle aged sixty nine were united in marriage. Both were described as physically well preserved despite the age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Kosciusko County
Calvin Beagle
Elizabeth Beagle
A Mad Dog's Work in Muncie Three Die Hurts In Attack
In Muncie Indiana July 10 a ferocious bull dog killed after harming three people. Victims named Lilla Miller thirteen Frank Albright twenty four and David Spear forty. Miss Miller was attacked on the street and her flesh torn. Spear was left in a precarious condition after the beast leaped on him and was driven off by a posse. Ten horses were attacked and ran away. Spear and Miss Miller are in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Lilla Miller
Frank Albright
David Spear
Spear
Miss Miller
Pastoral Calls Drawn in Porter and Chesterton
Valparaiso July 9 The Rev Thomas Smith of Indianapolis has received a call to the Congregational church at Porter Porter Indiana The Rev George A Johnson of Farmersville has accepted a call to the Swedish Lutheran church at Chesterton Chesterton Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Thomas Smith
Indianapolis
Porter
George A. Johnson
Farmersville
Swedish Lutheran Church
Chesterton
Storm Fatality Strikes Hope Barn Shelter
In Hope Indiana on July 9 Mrs. Fred Decamp was killed when lightning struck a barn where she and her daughter Lizzie eighteen sought shelter during a thunderstorm. Lizzie was seriously shocked by the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope, Ind
Fred Decamp
Lizzie
Henry Myers
Decamp
Justice Gossett Threatened by Whitecaps at Door
Valparaiso Indiana July 9 Justice Gossett of McCool County reported a whitecap notice on his door threatening him with serious injury. Offenders are known and will be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Miss Pearl Curry Recovers After Forced Feeding
Kokomo Indiana July 10 Miss Pearl Curry of Sycamore who starved herself on vinegar salt and lemon juice until emaciated was forced to take a little milk. Her appetite returned and she rapidly improves. The girl had predicted her own death on Memorial day but it did not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Pearl Curry
Sycamore
Farmer John Hill fatally shoots himself in hunting accident
Pierceton Indiana July 10 John Hill a well known local farmer three miles west of Pierceton accidentally shot himself Sunday when a rail fence he sat on shifted causing his gun to discharge both loads entering his abdomen and killing him instantly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierceton
Ind
John Hill
Pastor Resigns German Baptist Church in Elkhart
The Rev. P. B. Fitzwater has resigned the pastorate of the German Baptist church in Elkhart Indiana. He preached his farewell sermon Sunday and is out of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
P. B. Fitzwater
German Baptist Church
Colerick Sees Great Unity at Democratic Convention
Kansas City hosted a fifth national convention praised for harmony and fervent support for democracy. Delegate Henry Colerick reports broad enthusiasm, unity on antiimperialism, and confidence in a Democratic victory in November, with fee silver and income tax debated but not treated as central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Henry Colerick
the Sentinel
Colerick
Cleveland
Bryan
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey
Lincoln
Webster Davis
Chicago
Indiana
Pacific Ocean
United States
Republic
Empire
Thomas Jefferson
The Horse Sale At Pittsburg and Fort Wayne Stock Yards
The season horse sale will start at 10 a m on Tuesday July 17 at the Pittsburg and Fort Wayne Stock Yards Fort Wayne Ind It features 150 Montana horses including 75 two year olds and 75 driving horses Sires include English Percheron Normans and Belgiums Expected weights 1400 to 1600 pounds Purchasers can obtain six months time on bankable notes at 6 percent interest Five percent cash discount offered by DSt-Wit RY & LYNOE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Ind
Montana
Belgium
Pat Anngm
Dst-Wit RY & Lynoe
Man Bitten by Supposed Mad Dog Leaves for Chicago
Laporte Indiana July 10 John Galbreth of Kingsbury has traveled to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago for treatment after a dog bite believed to be mad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
John Galbreth
Kingsbury
Chicago
Pasteur Institute
Local News Briefs From The County City
Sheriff Melching reclaimed all fish nets from Justice France. Catherine Howley and Thomas Flood will wed at St Patrick’s church on Wednesday morning. Mrs Asher Kilpatrick of 66 East Third street improves slowly after a fall. Frank A Borst of Auburn visits. he invented a tax computer aiding county auditors. Rupert Rock injures leg. Dr Hetrick sutures wound. Horace Zollars to enter Yale after final exams. Mason Lincoln, ex-Montpelier businessman, back from two years in the Philippines. Salem Saad returns from Spring Valley and plans store move to Lakeside. Watches and pocketbook losses reported by Mrs Kentwell and Mrs Sawtall. Mrs Hosler of Banner laundry fainted from heat. treated and home. Van Wert county officials discuss interstate ditch contract with Allen county. Recent storm damages crops. trees down. lightning harms timber. George Mayer in Chicago says Gus Mahler and bride married in Chicago. Elijah Robinson of S Bush & Co. injures left thigh in Muncie. off duty. Delegation returns from gold fields at Dahlonega. Ben Beckshultz gravely ill after horse kick in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melching
Justice France
Catherine Howley
Thomas Flood
St. Patrick’s Church
Asher Kilpatrick
East Third Street
Frank A. Borst
Auburn
Borst
Rupert
L. E. Rock
Hetrick
Horace Zollars
Hill School
Pottstown
Yale College
Mason Lincoln
Montpelier
Ind
Philippines
Salem Saad
Spring Valley
Sawtall
Shawnee Avenue
Hosler
Banner Laundry
J. E. Miller
H.g.schunn
Johniketzenbarger
M. J. Kerns
van Wert County
Ohio
Alten
Indiana
George J. E. Mayer
Chicago
Gus Mahler
Toledo
Elijah Robinson
S. Bush & Co
Muncie
Mr. Robinson
Dick Townsend
McNagny
W. J. Collins
W. F. Edwards
Columbia City
H. S. Rockhill
Pold
Bahlonega
Plot to assassinate McKinley reported to officials
The World reports a thwarted plot by Spanish and Cuban conspirators to kill President McKinley. A warning letter reached Charles Dick and was referred to B. B. Odell who, with Secretaries Dick and Hanna, pursued a secret investigation. Odell urged extreme precautions as special detectives guard the president at Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presider
McKinley
New York
Republican National Committee
Charles Dick
B. B. Odell
New York State Committee
Odell
Mark Hanna
Dick and
Hanna
Canton
World
National Committee
Sally Bell Transfers Property in Burgess Addition
Real estate transfers show Sally Bell selling to R. W. and Anna P. White the Burgess addition property in New Haven for 75 dollars.
Property Transfers Recorded In Local Listings
White lot 15 Burgess addition to New Haven sold for 50 dollars. Emma A. Ryan transfers to Daniel DeVaux lot 34 L. M. Jones subdivision for 400. Emma A. Ryan transfers to Amy H. De Vaux lot 32 L. M. Jones subdivision for 500. Zilphon G. Hines transfers to Martin J. Alderman lots B C D and 61 100 acres subdivision in Eel River by commissioners of sections 20 28 and 29 for 3000. Sheriff conveys to Charles F. Pfeiffer part southeast 11 section 30 Lafayette township for 603.99. Elisha and Caroline F. Smith to John T. Phillips east 14 and northwest 11 section 10 Aboit township for 3200. Jane T. Notestine to Edward and Margaret E. Ely lot 8 sub of Trease estate for 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma A. Ryan
Amy H. de Vaux
L. M. Jones
Zilphon G. Hines
Martin J. Alderman
Eel River
Sheriff
Charles F. Pfeiffer
Lafayette
Elisha
Caroline F. Smith
John T. Phillips
East
Northwest
Aboit Township
Jane T. Notestine
Edward
Margaret E. Ely
Trease Estate
Rector Seabrease Stays In Michigan City This Week
Rev. A W Seabrease rector of Trinity Episcopal church remains in Michigan City this week due to the illness of Bishop John Waren White who has gone north for rest Seabrease will return home toward the end of the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Seabrease
Trinity Episcopal Church
Michigan City
John Waren White
Seabrease
Story of a Model Soldier at Temple Theater
Rev. E. W. Allen presents The Story of a Model Soldier as the ser son at Temple Theater next Sunday evening. Special musical features include music by an Indies quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Allen
Temple Theater
Reverend Thieme Called to South Bend by Congregation Death
The Rev. T. Thieme was summoned to South Bend this morning following the death of a member of his church group.
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Booth Bend
Morrison Hotel
G. W. Morrison
Kkansas
Ray and
Gibton
Shelbyville
M’kinley
John C. Ticker & Co
East Lerry
Sally Bell
R. W
Anna P. White
Burgess
New Haven
Anna P
Sam, Pete
Max
Wolff Brothers
Rene
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