Death Sequel to Horrible Maryland Crime
St Michaels Maryland June 25 Emmitt E or John T Roberts slain by a sheriff s posse after opening fire as he tried to surrender near McDaniels wharf The victim Mrs Edith May Woodill 20 lived in Los Angeles and had been visiting Maryland Roberts a farmer and self described writer fled after kidnapping and murdering Woodill whose body was found weighted and nude in a creek The case linked to a previous marriage and a life of romance and mystery in Baltimore and New York City diverse details emerge as authorities connect the dots
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St. Michaels
Emmitt E. Or
John’ T. Roberts
Edith May Woodill
Roberts
McDaniel's Wharf
Clever Rose
Eastman
Vinnie Bradcom
Klaw & Erlanger
New York
Maryland
Annals of
Maryland Criminology
Woodill
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles H. Thompson
McDaniel Station
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic
Talbot County
Thompson
Eastern Shore
St. Michael's
Capt. Thompson
Deliyum
Uae
McDaniels
Robert
Thompsons
Washington
DD CC
Col. Thompson
Col Thompson
Lyman
Gage
San Diego
Minneapolis
Minn
Mre Thompson
Shain
Woodil
Tier
McNantel
Dr. Caswell
Baltimore
Harry Adams
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
California
Dr.Caswell
Gilbert Woodill
Charles Thompson
Balelde
Income tax clash and corporation tax debate roils senate
The article details a heated senate exchange led by Senators Aldrich Bailey and Clay over the income tax and a proposed corporation tax. Aldrich defends a corporation tax to defeat the income tax while planning to repeal it after two years. Bailey accuses the plan of being a subterfuge, while others challenge constitutional grounds and future fiscal effects. The text also covers trial testimony in a separate case with witnesses describing a saloon shooting in Fort Wayne and related juror selections.
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Senate
Clay
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Bailey
Rhode Island
Congress
Texas
Batley
Attack on Scott's Victim Reported in Fort Wayne Court
Testimony continues as Scott's attorneys state he will testify and then the case nears conclusion. Fort Wayne police officers and coroner Arthur Schatzer and Peter Racquet are summoned. The widow left the courtroom during the display of Thornton's skull and brain by Dr. J. M. Dinnen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow. Scott
Fort Wayne
Arthur Schatzer
Peter Racquet
J. M. Dinnen
Thornton
Defense opens in Scott murder trial at Fort Wayne
Wednesday in Columbia City Indiana the defense argues John B Scott acted in self defense after an attack in Thorntons saloon in Fort Wayne They claim Scott had no retreat and would have been killed or seriously injured if he had not fired The opening statements outline Scott as aggressor that led to the fatal exchange and describe the drinking and quarrel that preceded the shooting
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William W. Raypole
Smith Township
Everett
Columbia City
Samuel BB. Goble
Thorncreek Township
John §&. Lafeore
Washington Township
Nelson L. Firestone
Richland Township
Thomas T. Pentecost
Troy Township
Thomas
Ind
John B. Scott
Fort Wayne
Walter Thornton
E. W. Emrick
Albert IX. Thomas
Scott
John T. Welch
Thornton
Welch
Thomas A. Noll
Barr Street
Trial adjourns over whiskey scene in Scott saloon
Kenneth Swift the bartender and John B Scott face a legal case over the January 18 fatal shooting of Walter Thornton in Columbia City. Witnesses described a drunken scene with threats and a clash that ended with violence, as the defense challenged prior coroner testimony and the state pressed to finish its direct case.
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Columbia City
Ind
Kenneth Swift
John B. Scott
Walter Thornton
Fort Wayne
Luke H. Wrigley
Arthur Schatzer
Shoaff
Scott
Thornton
Welch
Swift Testimony Highlights Fight Preceding Scott Shooting
Kenneth Swift the chief witness in the Scott trial testifies that a spittoon was hurled at the accused before the shooting. He describes the bar area, the revolver hidden under the bar, and Scott’s warning before Thornton fell. Police officers and officials corroborate details as the defense plans Monday morning proceedings.
Trial details at Columbia City over Scott case
Fort Wayne officer Ed Bevelheimer testified in the John B Scott case at Columbia City that a crowd shouted to guard the back door of the saloon and that Scott allegedly tried to flee as officers arrived. Bevelheimer described Scott entering the door with his wife on the stairway and bartender Kenneth Swift stating an attempt to escape occurred.
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Nick Loraine
Scotts
Scott
Welch
Thornton
John T. Welch
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Kenneth Swift
Thornton Reach
Neth
Swift
A. J. Kesler
J. M. Dinnen
Ed Bevelheimer
Bengtt
Defense witness stance frames Scott case in self defense
Prosecutor Thomas argues witnesses are reluctant friends and that the wife should not be forced to testify while noting the other woman has nothing to bolster the state's case. The defense contends Scott acted in self defense as friends align with his version, complicating proof he was the aggressor.
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Thomas
Scott
Fort Wayne saloon murder testimony seeks to show bullet paths
In Columbia City Indiana June 28 the brain and skull of Walter Thornton lie at Dr James M Dinnen as closing testimony for the state in the Scott murder trial. Witnesses describe gunshot wounds shattered glass and a loaded billiard cue as evidence while Scott prepares to testify denying initial assault. Hunter Ulsh plan Chicago walkabout and Akro n mill contract awarded to A VanCamp of Decatur.
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Columbia City
Ind
Walter Thornton
John B. Scott
Fort Wayne
James M. Dinnen
A. J. Kesler
Allen County
Scott
Charles’ Lenz
Thornton
Kesler
Lenz
Welch
Will Hunter
Will Ulsh
Chicago
Hosey
Busse
Hunter
Ulsh
Chicago Record-Herald
A. VanCamp
Decatur
Akron
Commissioner’s Sale of Real Estate in Allen County Indiana
The commissioner appointed by the Allen County Superior Court will offer two parcels of real estate for sale by private sale at Walpole G Colerick’s office in Fort Wayne. The first parcel is the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter in section 30, township 29 north, range 12 east, containing 40 acres. The second parcel covers 18 acres more or less starting at the northwest corner of section 31, township 29, range 12, with defined boundaries. Terms: one third cash, one third in nine months, one third in eighteen months, with notes bearing 6 percent interest secured by mortgage. cash purchase possible. Bids may be cast at the sale during July 24, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and thereafter daily until sold.
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Superior Court
Allen County
Daniel Swankea
Martha Wells
Walpole G. Colerick
Pixley & Long Building
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Allen
Township Twenty-Nine
Rafect Rand
Public Notice of Stone Road Petition in Allen County Indiana
Petition filed June 21 1909 in Allen County Indiana seeks board action July 17 1909 for Madison Township road rebuild. Petitions by freeholders request grading drainage paving with stone on a one mile section to 30 foot wide macadam standard and bond authorization for up to ten years.
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Auditor's Office
Allen County
Board of County Commissioners
Indiana
County of
Allen
Madfeon
of Allén
Board of Commissioners of
Madison Township
Board of Commissioners
General Assembly
State of
Township Twenty-nine
Honorable Board of Commissioners
County of Allen
Gottfried Wagner
John Fry
Henry W. Marquardt
Jacob Marquardt
John Hoffmann
Jacob Wagner
Frederick F. Rohnke
Frederic Franke
Henry F. C. Franke
John G. Hassen
Edward Trautman
David C. Fry
Jacob G. Fry
Iwan R. Bauserman
Florence A. Bauserman
Edward A. Hoffman
Henry Hoffman
August W. F. Brouwer
Henry Bearman
Ellis J
Elsie M. McIntosh
Charles Linker
David Linker
William F. Gotman
Adam Cagnet
Philip T. Hodle
Reason Clayton
Wiliam F
Ida Johnson
Gabriel
Mary E. Adams
William A. Youse
Levi H. Bolyart
George Fry
Frank A. Favery
Lucinda Young
William A. Gotman
Charles H. Brouwer
Theodore Muench
John M. Flaugh
Jacob Reninger
George Hoffman
Simon Hoffman
Ernst Koenemann
Herman Muench
Jacob J. Miller
Mary M. Miller
Heinrich &. Braun
Henry Grotrian
Frank Mintch
August Brueck
Fredrick H. Grotrian
Joseph R
M. Lenhart
Gustave Frederick
Sofe Fredrick
Charles Figel
August H. Klenke
Frank A. Gable
William C. Selking
Maurice N. Gerardot
Elles Co
Gerardot
Jakob Herman
Minnie
Alfred France
August Ekoenemann
Heinrich Burhkamp
Conrad
Louis Quandt
George Brouwer
Alexander H. Brouwer
Robert G. Figel
Margaret Figel
Notice to non-resident James L Stewart in divorce case
Grace E Stewart vs James L Stewart in Allen County Indiana Superior Court April Term. Defendant declared non resident of Indiana and the court orders appearance or default on August 19, 1909. Public notice attested by Joseph N Mason and attorney H C Underwood.
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State of Indiana
Allen County
Grace E. Stewart
James L. Stewart
State of
Indiana
Pata Court
Joseph. N. Mason
H.C. Underwood
Appointment of Execututhix Notice
Public notice announces the appointment of Execututhix to fill a vacancy. Details on authority or jurisdiction are unclear in the readable text. The notice references official appointment procedures and a deadline for response or appeal.
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Man Roberts
Mrs. Woodill
Schatzer
Schott
Fride-Y
Blass
Scotty
Edward Bevelheimer
Martin Ankenbruck
Commissioner's
Martin Ae Oe
Henry C. Lenhart
Geo. W. Lindemuth
Alen County
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