Supreme court reverses Dunn murder conviction for lack of benefit of doubt instruction
The Indiana Supreme Court, for the second time, reversed the lower court’s verdict against Charles W. Dunn in the Alice Cothrell homicide near Fort Wayne. It faulted the trial judge for not instructing the jury that doubts arising from insufficient proof should reduce guilt.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Charles W. Dunn
Alice Cothrell
Fort Wayne
Dunn's Second Trial Reversal Sparks News in Allen County
News of the case reversal reached S L Morris and Henry Colerick who defended Dunn in both trials. The former conviction followed Alice Cothrell's 1901 disappearance and body found in a cistern at Dunn's home, with trial in Fort Wayne and appeals leading to a second trial and new ruling. Prosecutor Dan Ninde weighed whether a third trial is justified given potential evidence and cost.
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S. L. Morris
Henry Colerick
Dunn
Allen
Alice Cothrell
Wallen
O’rourke
Supreme Court
Jake Sampleson
Churubusco
Johnm. Smith
Portland
Michigan City
Fort Wayne
Dan Ninde
Ninde
Vanderlip Delivers Address at Winona Technical Institute Commencement
Frank Vanderlip vice president of National City Bank New York spoke on The Urgent Need of Trade Schools at the Winona Technical Institute commencement in Indianapolis June 8. Chicago's Thomas Kane, Winona assembly director, attended along with directors C H Worden W M Camp H W Johnson and John M Studebaker from South Bend.
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Indianapolis
Winona Technical Institute
Frank Vanderlip
National City Bank
New York
Thomas Kane
Chicago
Directory of
Winona Assembly
C. H. Worden
First National Bank of
Fort Wayne
W. M. Camp
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good
A. T. Thurnes of Bluffton Ohio testifies that after years of kidney and bladder trouble and gravel pain Foley's Kidney Cure relieved his symptoms. He reports the medicine started passing brick dust and now no kidney pain, claiming it has done him a thousand dollars worth of good. Dreier & Bro.
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A. T. Thurnes
Bluffton, O
Foley
National guard encampment set for Fort Harrison
Adjutant General Perry announced that August 13 to 22 have been fixed for the national guard encampment at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis date. State troops will be notified accordingly.
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Indianapolis
Perry
National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Watterson backs Bryan for 1908 president in Courier Journal
Col. Henry Watterson declares a moral awakening among the people will land William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic nominee in 1908. He argues unity is possible, mocks free silver, and criticizes the Republican party as a vast syndicate undermining democracy.
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Louisville
Henry Watterson
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Watterson
Courier-Journal Today
Tilden
Jeaders
Sage
Greystone
Missouri
Arkansas
Indiana
French Duel by Mail Ends as Usual on Field of Honor
Paris reports a duel settled by correspondence between a quarrelsome challenger and a newspaper editor. The challenger vowed to box ears by letter, while the editor answered that he would blow out the adversary’s brains with a revolver and salute his corpse.
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Paris
Toledo Ice Manager Convicted in Conspiracy Case
Joseph A. Miller, manager of the Toledo Ice and Fuel company, was found guilty under the Valentine law of being part of a dealer conspiracy in restraint of trade. The verdict carries potential fines from 50 to 5000 dollars and imprisonment from six months to a year, with sentence pending. Authorities expect other indicted men to be convicted as trials begin.
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Toledo
Ohio
Joseph A. Miller
Toledo Ice and Fuel Company
Miller
Pinesalve Touted for Cleansing and Healing Qualities
Cleaner antiseptic pine salve marketed as superior to family salves. Meyer sells Pinesalve claiming strong healing and cleansing properties.
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Meyer Bros
Governor Blanchard Aids Capitol Fire Rescue
In Baton Rouge on June 8 the state capitol escaped total destruction after a fire started by faulty wiring near the senate chamber roof. The eastern wing above the first floor was damaged. losses ranged from 50 000 to 100 000 as Governor Blanchard, legislators in night clothes, and thousands of citizens aided the firemen.
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Baton Rouge
Blanchard
Louisiana
Senate Chamber
Ostrander a St Louis Man Kills Widowed Cousin’s Wife
Herbert Ostrander, a St Louis resident until mid April, killed Mrs Anna McKee in Findlay Ohio after a quarrel over property then died by suicide. He was an expert electrician. His divorced wife and an eight year old child live in California. Ostrander had recently written to his cousin, husband of the deceased. Mrs McKee replied that her husband had died. He then went to Findlay to see the widow.
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St. Louis
Herbert Ostrander
Anna McKee
Findlay
California
Ostrander
Ninety Year Old Mrs Spiegel Celebrates Birthday
Mrs. Johanna Sophia Spiegel turned ninety and a surprise party honored her at Bernard F. Spiegel’s home 823 East DeWald street. Rev Dannecker spoke kindly and wished her many happy returns as fifty relatives and twenty five friends attended.
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Spiegel
August Spiegel
Bernard
G. E. Spiegel
Mrs. Spiegel
Texas Wonder Boy Doubles Weight After Cure
W L Hill of Bowie Texas grew from 90 to over 180 pounds after taking Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He credits the medicine with curing his terrible cough and recovery from consumption after doctors gave him up. Dreier Bro druggists guarantee the remedy with trial bottle free 50c and 1.00 after 12 bottles.
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Bowie
Tex
W.L. Hill
Dr. King
Dreier & Bro
Coal Miners and Officers Battle in Indiana Pa Turmoil
A clash in Ernest, Indiana County between a miner detail and state constabulary left two strikers dead and eight wounded, three of whom were expected to die. A brass band led marchers to meet a mine official from Punxsutawney when a band member fired. the troops fired back, killing two and injuring eight as stragglers fled.
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Indiana
Ernest
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburg
Anita
Jefferson County
Punxsutawney
Rail wreck near Jennings injures many on eastbound train
A Chicago Rock Island eastbound passenger train derailed near Jennings Kansas. Eighteen to twenty passengers were seriously injured and a fatal collision is reported at Norton Kansas on June 8.
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Norton
Kan
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Jennings
Collision kills one in Iron Mountain rail crash near Mengo
A collision between two St Louis Memphis passenger trains on the Iron Mountain road near Mengo today left one dead and four injured.
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St. Louis
Iron Mountain Road
Mengo
Derailed Los Angeles Limited Passengers Safe Near Pine Bluffs
The Union Pacific Los Angeles limited derailed east of Pine Bluffs Wyoming. The engine tourist car and diner left the track and a Pullman track was damaged. No serious injuries reported. A Cheyenne wrecking train cleared the line within hours.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Los Angeles Limited
Union Pacific
Pine Bluffs
May Call Ohio Legislature Clash Over Printer Office
In Columbus on June 8 an extraordinary session of the general assembly may follow from Mark Slater’s refusal to vacate the state printer post for the governor’s named successor. The dispute centers on needing governor nomination and senate confirmation before a new supervisor can take the office, requiring Slater to serve until the successor is appointed and qualified.
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Columbus
General Assembly
Mark Slater
Pattison
Senate
Slater
New Cure for Epilepsy Reported in Local Letter
J B Waterman of Watertown writes his daughter cured by Dr Kine's New Life Pills after years of epilepsy. He notes no attack for over two years and claims the pills as best body cleansers and life giving tonic. Available for 25 cents at Drefer and Bros drug store.
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J. B. Waterman
Watertown
Kine
Drefer & Bros Drug Store
Official Upholds Liquor Licenses
Bluffton Indiana June 8 George Cotton known as the temperance tornado tried to have two Bluffton saloonkeepers arrested for selling without a license. Thomas Fox and Isaac Gehring would have licenses until June 8 and June 7 respectively based on actual issue dates. Four Bluffton saloons retire from business this week and licenses for William Higgins and Thomas Fox were granted despite Cotton's challenge.
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Bluffton
Ind
George Cotton
Macy
Thomas Fox
Isaac Gehring
Cotton
Gehring
Fox
Supreme Court
Joel Gehring
Lcense
Lester Bowman
John Haas
Lem Stout
William Higgins
No Bankruptcy Relief Denied for E L Harper
E L Harper of New York has been denied relief under United States bankruptcy laws. The decision followed government opposition stating no debtor of the United States could obtain relief in the bankruptcy court. Harper previously caused the 1887 Fidelity National bank crash affecting Cincinnati, Chicago, and other cities, leading to prison terms for Harper and Cashier Hopkins.
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Cincinnati
E. L. Harper
Fidelity National Bank
Chicago
Hopkins
United States
Abington
Harper
New York
Stimulation Without Irritation promotes gentle digestion
The pamphlet advocates Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup to aid digestion and stimulate the liver and bowels without irritating them. It claims the syrup does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take, from Dreier & Bro.
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Dreier & Bro
Socialist Organizer Samuel Robbins Arrives to Spur Local Chapters
Samuel Robbins of Chicago, a socialist national organizer, is in the city and will begin establishing locals across Rew County and potentially the entire congressional district. Robbins is described as an expert and views the field here as highly promising.
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Samuel Robbins
Chicago
Socialist National
Rew County
Congressions
Robbing
Heat wave in Cincinnati claims life and prostrations
Cincinnati records 90 degree heat with four additional prostrations. Fred Odewago of Pleasant Ridge dies from heat prostration. An advertising plug promotes ManZan piles treatment.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Fred Odewago
Pleasant Ridge
Cure a Cold in One Day Advertising Claim
Laxative brom Quin tablets promise a one day cure for a cold with a refund offer if it fails. Druggists refund money if it does not work and Be W Grove's signature appears on each box. Price listed as 26 cents.
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BE. W. Grove
Money to loan on real estate or personal security
E Pfeiffer offers loans secured by real estate or personal collateral. Room 67 Bass Block invites inquiries from borrowers seeking financial assistance and flexible terms. Interest rates and repayment options discussed by appointment.
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Estate. Or
Personal Security. Co. E
Pfeiffer
Bass’ Block
Ashbrook Nominated for Congress on 227th Ballot
Philadelphia Ohio June 8 W A Ashbrook of Licking county defeated rivals to win the Democratic nomination for congress on the 227th ballot amid a tense convention in Philadelphia.
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New
Philadelphia
Ohio
Licking County
Congress
Mumps Not Girl Real Thief in Diamond Swallowing Case
In Omaha a Texas woman Mae Thomas is accused in a theft of a $300 diamond that allegedly was swallowed. The defense argues Mumps caused the throat condition and questions whether the gem was actually swallowed. A physician offers a non surgical recovery method if expenses are paid.
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Omaha
Omaha, Neb
Mae Thomas
Texas
Iinois
Indiana Sons of Veterans elect new officers at Valparaiso encampment
The Indiana Sons of Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary held their annual encampment at Valparaiso with Bluffton chosen for next year. William F. Gottschalk was named commander, J Herschel Arnold senior vice commander, R F Ducombe junior vice commander, J W Perry secretary, and national encampment delegates selected for Peoria Illinois.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Indiana Sons of Veterans
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Bluffton
William F. Gottschalk
Terre Haute
J. Herschel Arnold
R. F. Ducombe
South Bend
J. W. Perry
Peoria
Dan Chapin
Rockville
C. Tipton
H. D. Miller
Fort Wayne
F. E. Watson
Goldsmith
John McNay
Ira Christian
Noblesville
O. M. Hempleman
Connersville
L. M. Bryan
Lafayette
Division Council
Council
Evans
Richmond
Edna Forney
Abbie Wallace
Indianapolis
Judge Fines Son In Courthouse Altercation In Huntington
In Huntington circuit court Sheriff intervened as Judge J C Branyan fined his son John S Branyan and attorney F H Bowers ten dollars each after a courtroom altercation during embezzlement case arguments. The judge warned both to avoid further trouble or face jail.
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Huntington
Ind
J. C. Branyan
F. H. Bowers
John S. Branyan
Huntington Circuit
George Mahoney
John Branyan
Bowers
Branyan
Indiana convention opens with large attendance at Evansville
Evansville Indiana June 8 The Indiana convention of the United Commercial Travelers opened here today with a very large attendance. Also an inserted ad notes Familiar Songs of the Gospel with sample copy offer and postage details from E A K Hackett Fort Wayne Ind.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana Convention of the United Commercial Travelers
E. A. K. Hackett
Fort Wayne
Mr Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Relief
An old advertisement extols Mr Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething pain in children, urging mothers to use it while cutting teeth.
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Mr. Winslow
Dances Adopted As International Dancing Association Concludes
The thirteenth annual convention of the International Association of Masters of Dancing ends in Hawker's hall with officers elected for the new year. Next meeting planned for Atlantic City. sessions praised for hospitality and solid instruction.
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International Association of Masters of Dancing
Hawker’s Hall
W. T. Kaserman
Cleveland
E J .Condley
Oswego
N. Y
C. H. Temple
Johnstown
Guy Prior
Youngstown
F. &. Wells
Milwaukee
GWV
Lovely
Springfield
Mass
J. F. Condley
Auburn
William Geyhart
Lansing
F. W. Scott
Misa Nellie Brock
Hamilton
H. Kelly
Holyoke
M. O. Duffy
Detroit
Hulda Hawker
Bert Wayne
Ind
Normal School
Harry W. Trimp
St. Louis
F. H. Norman
Montreal
Mr. Norman
John Mahler
Louis Mahler
Fort Wayne
Frederick Christensen
Seattle
John Davis
Toronto
H. N. Grant
Buffalo
W. H. Norman
Miss Hawker
P. H. Kelly
M. Crompton
London
Engleffort
Nget
Haviland
Kelly
Masa
Wayne
G. I. Brier
Norman
Soap Promises Fail In Ayrshire Shop Mix Up
An angry woman in an Ayrshire village accuses a grocer of selling the wrong item after she claims the soap she bought would wash on its own. The grocer calmly corrects her as a shelf mix up reveals a misunderstanding involving cheese and soap. The scene ends with a joke about Welsh rarebit.
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Ayrshire
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