Defense Gains Point in Sherrick Embezzlement Trial
Indianapolis March 9 John E Reed settlement clerk in the auditor of state office testified in the state against David E Sherrick former auditor charged with embezzlement and grand larceny The defense won a ruling excluding certain checks including a 2000 Denison hotel payment from evidence showing no direct connection to the case The proceedings also revealed Sherrick knew little about his office affairs as the trial continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John E. Reed
Auditor of State
David E. Sherrick
Reed
Hanly
State of
Indiana
McCullough
W. N. Harding
Denison
Bank of Cicero
Sherrick
Mr. Sherrick
John 4 H. Reed
Auditor’s Office
Northern Whitley News and Gossip Highlights Local Changes
South Whitley forms a Commercial club to become the town. Ferien Echo suspends publication. Elkhart county may buy voting machines for elections. Goshen pioneer John Replogle is dead. Grant county to host its first fair at Marion on Sept 4. Pierceton resident Harrud injures finger on a folding bed. Bluffton financiers organize People’s Trust with $25 000 capital opening April 15. Warren salesman Kaufman sues oil worker Gordon for 500 over dog bite. Warsaw Justice Eiler presides over Roumanian nuptials with an interpreter in Syracuse. Kosciusko elections consider Fort Wayne and South Bend Traction subsidy in April. Alberti Robbins case dismissed on jeopardy plea. others continued. Cromwell man drinks quart whisky in 15 minutes for a wager. illness follows. Postmortem finds cerebral hemorrhage in Dr Charles Mason of Hartford City, age 60, widower. body found in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Whitley
Ferien Echo
Elkhart County
John Replogle
Goshen
Grant County
Marion
W. C. Harrud
Pierceton
Bluffton
People’s Trust Company
D. M. Kaufman
Warren
Jesse S. Gordon
Gordon
Eiler
Warsaw
Dumitru Opriciu
Eoaira Timariu
Syracuse
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Jefferson
van Buren
Turkey Creek
Kosciusko County
Alberti C. Robbins
Columbia City
Robbins
Auburn
Perry McCann
Cromwell
Charles R. Mason
Hartford City
Mason
ManZan Piles Remedy Promoted in Tubes
An advertised claim touts ManZan as a remedy for blind bleeding itching or protruding piles. It is described as collapsible and easy to apply at the seat of the trouble with a bold emphasis on instant relief.
No Happiness in His Great Wealth
New York report on James T. McQuade a millionaire who blames wealth for marital breakdown. He claims prosperity harmed his home life while a Brooklyn court set aside a separation decree and ordered a new trial in Rockland county in May. The case outlines trusts and alimony details amid a spate of testimonies about wealth and unhappiness.
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New York
James T. McQuade
Phildelphia
H. A. Bochious
McQuade
McQuades
Nyack
Burr
Wealth does not guarantee happiness says Carnegie
London march 9 Andrew Carnegie writes to a newspaper here declaring wealth's advantages are trifling beyond a competence for old age. He says wealth lessens happiness and notes millionaires who laugh are rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Carnegie
Judge Adair Declines Quick Move From Judge Post
Judge Adair calls talk of his running for the Democratic congressional nomination a waste of energy. He will not resign before his term ends in January 1909 after friends labored to elect him and he will serve out his term as judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
Prayer Cures Brooklyn Child Says New York Herald
A 3 year old girl from Williamsburg reportedly recovered from a spinal disease after prayers at the Grotto and Our Lady of Lourdes church in Brooklyn. Father Porcile advised removing the brace and the parents say the child steadily improved, eventually sitting up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helen McEleeny
North Sixth Street
Williamsburg
Our Lady of Lourdés
Broadway
Aberdeen Street
Brooklyn
Porcile
Our Lady of Tourdes
Pert
Beveridge Ends Statehood Talk In Congress Speech
Indiana Senator Beveridge urged joint admission for Arizona arguing the statehood pledge was based on fraudulent representations. Foraker countered that Arizona was not pressing admission and that no forceful push for statehood existed. The exchange occurred as the Senate resumed consideration of the bill amid telegrams from Arizona supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Beveridge
Territory of
Arizona
Teller
Mr. Foraker
Indiana
House agenda focuses on pension bills and adjournment motion
In Washington the house debated private pension legislation with 408 bills on the calendar. The first motion by Mr. Payne to adjourn until Monday was agreed to. Senate amendments to the Carnegie educational foundation bill were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Payne
N. Y
House
Senate
Carnegie Educational Foundation
Bond Increase for Frank Ofenloch After Forgery Charge
After a preliminary hearing in city court Judge Skelton raised bond for Frank Ofenloch to 1000 on a forgery case involving a note for 225 signed in another name. Prosecutor Ninde said forged sureties cover notes totaling 4000. Attorney A E B Thomas claimed bank losses are not due to fraud. A woman using the alias Anna Jones was fined five dollars for public intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ofenloch
Michael Ofenloch
First National Bank
Skelton
A. EB. Thomas
Thomas
Ninde
Ofenloch
Anna Jones
Patrollman Dickson
Calhoun
Montgomery
Smallpox Case Reported in Monroe Township Daughter of Majors
A new smallpox case has been reported to Dr. RE VanBuskirk, the county health officer, in Monroe township. The patient is a daughter of Bernard Majors. In LaPorte an organization of sons of sailors and soldiers who served in the German empire plans to form a company to join the Indiana National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Majors
Monroe Township
RE. M. VanBuskirk
Visiting Nurse League Holds Annual Meeting at Church
The Visiting Nurse League held its annual meeting at First Presbyterian church with strong attendance. Officers were elected for the coming year and Miss Shatzer and Mrs. Trimble reported on 1,031 calls, 406 baths, 20 wounds dressed, 30 homes visited, and 52 patients aided, with donations and frugal spending highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visiting Nurse League
First Presbyterian Church
Mids Lavon Sperry
Aaron Rothschild
E. H. Pettitter
Harry Downing
J. B. Peilens
S. B. Bond
S. M. Foster
Susan Hoffman
S. D. Hanna
Joseph Lohman
O. E. Mohler
J. B. Pellens
Shatzer
Trimble
New Waterworks Well Delivers Strong Free Flow
A second well south of the city for the waterworks department discharged a superior free flow at fifty six feet. The well matches the first in quality and exceeds expectations of Mayor Hosey and the board of public works. Drillers are at about 100 feet and may reach fifty to seventy five feet more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterworks Department
Hosey
Board of Public Works
Ashley Man Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Roy Allen of Ashley petitions for voluntary bankruptcy in the U S court in this city. Debts total 473.20 dollars while assets are 165. Attorneys listed are Powers and Yeag ley of Angola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Allen
Ashley
Powers & Yeagley
Angola
Coblenz Wins County Ward Construction Contract
County commissioners awarded the ward construction contract to Frank Coblenz of the city. His bid totaled $12,573 for the insane ward project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Infirmatory
Frank Coblentz
Piles Cure Ad Ends With Test Of six to 14 days
An old advertising insert touts PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for piles with a money back offer if not effective in 6 to 14 days. It also markets Pine salve for cuts and burns and King’s Dyspepsia Tablets after meals.
Albany hearing on ten insurance bills draws vast industry turnout
In Albany March 9 a record gathering of life insurance leaders filled the state capitol for hearings on ten proposed amendments. Paul Morton of Equitable urged caution, warning bills as written could damage state and national insureds unless carefully crafted to preserve investment latitude and company solvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Joint
Special Legislative Investigating Committee
Assembly
Timothy L. Woodruff
Provident Savings Life
Woodruff
William B. Hornblower
New York Life Insurance Company
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Morton
New York
Denver man seeks to repay rides stolen on freight cars
A Denver man writes to C. C. Clark of the Big Four passenger department, offering to pay regular passenger rates for rides he stole on freight cars between Indianapolis, St. Louis, Marion, Urbana, Danville, Tipton, and Veedersburg. Clark will request an itemized statement and determine rates to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Denver
C. C. Clark
Big Four Railroad
Mr. Clark
St. Louis
Marion
Alexandria
Tipton
Urbana
Danville
Veedersburg
Clark
Governor Hanly Asked to End Gambling Stockade Near Hammond
A letter signed by prominent Hammond citizens appeals to Governor Hanly for help in removing an alleged gambling stockade erected at Clark's Station on the Wabash railroad, about three miles from Hammond. Signers are unnamed. plan details from the governor were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hanly
Hammond
Ind
Clark's Station
Wabash
Pine-ules Night Aid for Backache Relief
A brief note describes Pine-ules as small coated beads used at night to ease backache before morning. The text mentions they are moisture sensitive and likely intended as a medicinal remedy.
Roosevelt orders tuberculosis controls in federal offices
President Roosevelt issues an executive order directing department heads to print and display tuberculosis prevention rules, identify ill employees, and arrange lab examinations. Surgeon generals to run sanitary inspections and boards, with reports to the 1905 committee and the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
War and Navy Departments
Sanitary Board
Foley’s Honey and Tar Warns Against Imitations
An advertisement by Dreier & Bro. urges buyers to beware of imitations of Foley’s Honey and Tar throat remedy from Foley & Co. Chicago. It emphasizes the genuine yellow package and cautions that substitutes are inferior while praising the product as the best cough and cold remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley’s
Dreier & Bro
Indianapolis Men Involved With Oklahoma Land Swindlers
Indianapolis police focus on local residents who dealt with J. R. Taylor and others linked to an alleged Oklahoma land fraud. N. C. Taylor, secretary of Frisco Land and Town Site, was arrested after visiting Z. B. Taylor in jail. Harry C. Faulkner, an agent, is jailed in Franklin. Grand jury to hear evidence.
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Indianapolis
R. Taylor
N. C. Taylor
Z. Taylor
Frisco Land and
Sheldon
Ind
S. Taylor
Franklin
Lancaster and
Splan
N. C
Taylor Brothers
Harry C. Faulkner
Taylors
Franklyn
Johnson County
Grand Jury
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Clear Complexion
Dreier Bros advertises Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild heat laxative for women and children that cleanses the system, avoids griping, and clears pimples and blotches. It claims superiority to pills and aperient waters by not irritating the stomach or bowels.
Car No 7 Derails on Fort Wayne Van Wert Lima Line
Report indicates Car No 7 on the Fort Wayne Van Wert and Lima traction line left the track around 2 40 o clock. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
van Wert and
Lima ‘Traction Company
Bigamy case shakes Cleveland executive in Norwalk
Harry J. Reynolds prominent iron ore executive and Norwalk resident is sought on a bigamy charge after allegedly marrying Mae Smith in Norwalk and presenting himself as a widower. Police report he wed Isabelle McKenzie in 1902 while his first wife lived, and kept both households until 1904 when the second wife died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Norwalk
Harry J. Reynolds
Reynolds
Great Lakes
Mae Smith
Buffalo
Miss Smith
H. J. Reynolds
O. 8. Smith
Isabelle McvKenzie
No War in China Says Gen Corbin
Major General Henry C. Corbin arrived from the orient aboard the Korea and said there will be no war between the United States and China. He dismissed foreign disturbances as exaggerated and urged that anti foreign sentiment stems from foreign business concessions and mission tensions, warning that false reports threaten amicable U S China relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
China
Henry C. Corbin
Orient
Korea
Hankow and
Canton
Empire
Viceroy of Canton Bids Welcome to American Envoys
Friendly exchanges mark improved ties between the Canton viceroy and U S representatives after a March banquet and reception at the American consulate. Officials note this as the first cordial interaction in some time.
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Hong Kong
Canton
America
Train
Toy ‘Anda Numibemiet
Tolala
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Columbia City Post
Foraker
Bisc
Ernie
Visiting Nurse League Meeting
Ashley Man
Coblentz
Lake Shore
Asher Howard
Fremont
Howard
Meyer Bros. Co
William E. Hinshaw
Keystone
Wells County
Huntington
Wil
Equitable
Indiana Railroad
Oklahoma
Ohio
Police
Gen
Corbin
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