Juror Heid Accused of Bias in Sherrick Retrial Bid
Indiana News reports Special Judge McCullough heard testimony from Timmerman Fate and Sohn alleging juror Lewis Heid voiced prejudicial views against ex state auditor David B. Sherrick, convicted of embezzlement, as a motion for a new trial was filed. Heid denied making such statements under cross examination.
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Indianapolis
H. Timmerman
George Fate
J. M. Sohn
McCullough
Criminal Court
David B. Sherrick
Lewis Heid
Sherrick
Timmerman
Fate
Sohn
Heid
Daniel Simms
Lafayette
Three Freights In Wreck At Goshen Indiana
A severe Lake Shore railroad wreck near Goshen Indiana involved three freight trains early today. A northbound freight stopped for water was struck by another, destroying cars and killing many hogs. A third train struck wreckage on the westbound tracks. Three men were injured conductor J H Simon engineer A D Merrick and brakeman F E Hall. Three engines and fifteen cars were wrecked.
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Goshen
Ind
Lake Shore
Nve
J. H. Simon
A. D. Merrick
F. E. Hall
Poisoned headache powder kills Kokomo woman
In Kokomo Indiana on March 23 Mrs John Jefferson swallowed a presumed headache powder left on her porch as an advertising sample. The powder was poison and she died within minutes.
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Kokomo
Ind
John Jefferson
Damaging Letter Read In Sutherlin Murder Case
In New Albany Indiana on March 23 the prosecution introduced a letter from Adelia Moore a former domestic in the Sutherlin household. Dated seven months before Mrs. Sutherlin's death it states she must leave the home as people were becoming talkative.
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New Albany
Ind
Sutherlin
Adelia Moore
Death of Elkhart Manufacturer After Train Collision
David Wiser, 58, a manufacturer from Elkhart, Indiana, died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a train. He passed away in South Bend on March 23 after the accident.
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South Bend
Ind
David Wiser
Elkhart
Walter Miller Injured In Train Crane Accident
Engineer Walter D. Miller of Nickel Plate No 2 was severely injured at Claypool after being struck by the mail crane while looking from the cab. Glass fragments damaged his eye but officials hope sight remains permanent. Miller’s replacement Mansfield brought the train to Fort Wayne and Miller improves en route to the city. Mrs Frank M Miller plans to move to California after selling the Summitville farm and will visit relatives before leaving.
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Walter D. Miller
Chicago
Claypool
Frank M. Miller
Fort . Wayne
Summitville
Ohio
California
Miller
H. A. ‘Philtey
West
THROUGH SERVICE DELAYED FOR Indianapolis Fort Wayne Trolley
Through trolley service between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis is postponed to April 15 due to new contingencies. General Manager Emmons noted Indiana Union Traction cannot supply new cars as soon as hoped, delaying the start of the limited service. The Ivanhoe car drew heavy attention in Indianapolis with crowds and photographers. A new Lima Fort Wayne line schedule will shorten the Fort Wayne to Lima trip to two hours and five minutes, with multiple daily arrivals and departures.
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Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Emmons
Indiana Union Traction Company
Fort Wayne Company
Electric Railway Association
Lima
van Wert
Lima Road
Plan to capture 1907 state encampment organized
A joint Lawton-Wayne and Sion S. Bass G A R committee met in City Hall to coordinate efforts for securing the 1907 state encampment. They aim to gain city council and Commercial club support and, if successful for Lafayette then Fort Wayne, will handle arrangements. Officers named include President William Kelsey and Secretary W B Skelton.
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Lawton-Wayne
Sion S
Fort Wayne
S. M. Heng
William Kelsey
Isaac d’Isay
W. B. Skelton
James Ligget
Jasper Edsall
Union Veteran Legion
The
Sons of Veterans
Goeglein Bros. Take Romarys Stock in Fort Wayne
The trustee Albert E. Thomas twice sold the bankrupt Romarys, Goeglein & Co. stock Thursday. Nuenschwander of Newville, Indiana bought it for 35000 and was later outbid by George and Gottlieb Goeglein, former Broadway grocers, who acquired the business from Nuenschwander. The new venture will operate as Goeglein Bros. Fort Wayne merchants are highly regarded and expect success.
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Romarys, Goeglein & Co
Albert E.thomas
Mr. Nuenschwander
Newville
Ind
George
Gottlieb Goeglein
Broadway Grocers
Workman Injured Struck by Eastbound Train No 6
Louis Wagner 65 of 238 Gay street, an employee of Bass Foundry and Machine, was loading castings near the Wabash tracks west of Hanna street when he stepped onto the line and was struck by engine No 6. The train was stopped, Wagner received care from the Wabash surgeon, then from a dispensary and home. He sustained bruises on the right leg and a scalp wound but could walk.
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Louis Wagner
Bass Foundry and Machine Company
Wagner
Hanna Street
Gay Street
Accommodating the Star and Opera House Acoustics
A fragment from The Star discusses opera house acoustics and management, mentioning corners of the venue and a manager named Corn. It hints at a review or note about performance conditions and audience experience.
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Corn. Com
Val
Downtown Fire Devastates Smith Hardware in Fiery Blast
A major downtown blaze began in the basement of F. M. Smith & Co. hardware at 612 Calhoun, quickly spreading to J. M. Kane’s store and nearby firms. Losses near $20,000 with insurance covering most, as flames raged about an hour and shut down streetcar lines while firefighters battled dense smoke and rising flames through the building and into adjacent properties. Jeff Fredericks was injured trying to manage spilled asphaltum and matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Smith & Co
Calhoun Street
J. M. Kane
F. C. Boltz
Fair
H. H. G. Upmeyer
Jeff Fredericks
Fredericks
No. 2
Hilbrecht
Smith Building
Kane
Main
Calhoun
Smith Hardware
Smith
Ash
East
Columbia Street
Mr. Freiburger
James M. Kane
Upmeyer
Jay
Rockefeller Grandson Visit Shielded From Subpoena
New York March 28 John D Rockefeller Jr may visit his newborn grandson without fear of a subpoena in Missouri's Standard Oil case Missouri Attorney General Hadley offered a truce. He said Rockefeller could stay in New York or Lakewood if not served while observers gather testimony from other witnesses.
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New York
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
John D. Rockefeller
Hadley
Rockefeller
Gandy Reports Harmonious State Democratic Session
Harry J. Gandy, twelfth district Democratic chairman, traveled from Indianapolis to LaGrange via St. Joseph, reporting a harmonious state committee meeting on the Cox-Zenor appeal. He expects fair treatment statewide and knows of no additional congressional candidates. The St. Joe News endorses Rev. E. W. Erick of Spencerville for the nomination.
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Harry J. Gandy
Lagrange
Indianapolis
State Committee
Gandy
Lani
The
St. Joe
E. W. Erick
Spencerville
Noted Methodists At Meet In Minneapolis
The interstate missionary conference of the Methodist church drew 800 delegates. Bishop Andrews presided as Dr. H. L. E. Learing outlined progress in Borneo. Dr. Frank M. North urged expanded evangelization of cities and praised the Catholic church’s foreign work. S. Earl M. Taylor emphasized improving home church missionary methods.
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Minneapolis
The
Methodist Church
Andrews
Borneo
H. L. E. Learing
Malaysia
Frank M. North
Catholic Church
S. Earl M. Taylor
Buys Church Site To Open Saloon In Pittsburg
John Cline of 7311 Butler street sought a liquor license after a prior refusal due to church objections. In court, with no church members present to protest, Judge McClung questioned how Cline had resolved the issue and noted the unusual turn in the application.
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Pittsburg
John Cline
Butler Street
Cline
McClung
Cling
Score of Miners Die in Explosion in Virginia
A Century West Virginia mine explosion at Century claims twenty one dead, eleven bodies recovered by noon, ten missing with little hope of survival. Most victims were foreigners. gas accumulation caused the blast in the A lead of the second south main. Rescuers face dangerous conditions as they work to reach the missing.
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Grafton
W. Va
Century
School books and Tomlin in Indiana education scene
Indianapolis March 23 Booker men exit after presenting bids to the state board of education for adopted textbooks. The board did not accept bids and will reconvene April 25 for further consideration. Reporters note J H Tomlin of Shelbyville has been seen with book company reps, though he denies backing them.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Education
J. H. Tomlin
Shelpyville
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tomlin
Mr. Tomlin
Claypool
Foolish Talk of America Fork Feats
In a lively exchange a speaker recalls hearing from a brother in America. The brother jokes that crowds pay to watch him eat with a fork, yet admits he cannot do it any better than others.
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Gimaffe
America
Monkey
Royal Baking Powder Promises Better Baked Goods
A promotional note urging use of Royal Baking Powder for all recipes calling for cream of tartar soda or baking powder. It claims Royal’s purity and leavening strength yield lighter, sweeter foods, with alum and phosphate powders described as unreliable and unhealthy.
Omaha Diocese Issues New Church Music Rules
Bishop Scannel of Omaha issues guidelines aligning with Pope Pius orders. Effective May 1, rules favor congregational singing by all ages, ban vocal and instrumental solos except organ. Women to be removed from church choirs as quickly as men can train to replace them, a point meeting opposition.
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Omaha
Scannell
Pius
Outlaws Headed for Lees Creek After Illinois River Crossing
Oaks I T March 23 Word received here indicates three Wickliffe Indian outlaws fleeing posses crossed the Illinois river the night after a fight and headed toward Lees Creek a wild Cherokee populated area west of Stilwell If true the outlaws have a long start Marshal Darrough moved his camp from the Spavinaw hills to the Illinois river late yesterday
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Wild County
Oaks
I. T
Wickliffe
Illinois River
Lees Creek
Stilwell
Darrough
Spavinaw Hills
Hlinois River
Housekeeper’s Spring Curtain Care From Old-Time Trick
A housekeeper plans a thorough spring cleaning and furnishing update. The piece recounts a traditional method to wash and whiten or tint curtains, then dry and hang them using a long curtain pole laid on the floor or on sheets, ensuring straight hems and avoiding tedious pinning. It notes lace curtains require pinning to a sheet on the floor until dry.
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Madras
Nottingham
Gospel singer E F Yarnelle to sing in Muncie
Next Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian church the celebrated Fort Wayne gospel singer E F Yarnelle will perform and speak on The Home Coming. He is well known in Muncie and will be welcomed warmly by numerous friends as he visits the city.
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Muncie
First Presbyterian Church
E. F. Yarnelle
Fort Wayne
Evangelist Yar Nelle Praised By Chapman at East Main
Dr J Wilbur Chapman named Mr Yar Nelle the greatest evangelistic singer in the United States during a visit hosted by Mr and Mrs O B Bannister at their East Main Street home.
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O. B. Bannister
East Main Street
J. Wilbur Chapman
Yarnelle
United States
Hanged for Assault in Poplar Bluff Missouri
Curtis Jackson, a negro, was hanged here after being convicted for assault on a white woman. A mob nearly lynched him at the jail in February, the sheriff moved him to St. Louis, then he was brought back, tried, and sentenced to death.
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Poplar Bluff
Curtis Jackson
St. Louis
Power House Destroyed in Major Philadelphia Fire
A large power house of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit at Second and Olney streets burned today. Loss estimated at 175000 dollars, partly insured. Fire traced to an explosion from gas generator air circulation.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Second and
Olney Streets
Downey to launch new Democratic paper in Auburn
O H Downey will soon start a new Democratic newspaper at Auburn. William Soggs, 98, a Kosciusko County pioneer, died Thursday at his home southwest of Warsaw. A saw and planing mill owned by J W Goodwin at Pleasant Lake was burned completely Thursday morning, causing heavy losses. Deborah Miller of Wabash was seriously poisoned by handling kitchen wood with poison ivy growing on it before cutting. Mrs Darius Sewell, two miles east of Roann, attempted suicide with a .22 revolver. The first shot deflected by a comb, the second hit the scalp but did not penetrate the skull. she is expected to recover.
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O. H. Downey
Auburn
William Soggs
Kosciusko County
Warsaw
J. W. Goodwin
Pleasant Lake
Deborah Miller
Wabash
Darius Sewell
Roann
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Walter Miller
Indiana Union Traction
Grand Army Committee
Goeglein Bros. Successors
Bass
F. M. Smith &Co
Stock. Co. B. Fitch
Providence
Washington
Motz & Sons Agency
Peoria
C.ceeeerenee
Beahler & Stopher
Orient Wos
L. Harding
Northwestern National
Lombard
Niagara
Hartford
Otto Seidel & Bro
Buffalo
Aesseee
Lennart & Ortlieb
Michigan Fire and Marine
L. Freiburger Building. Co
B. Fitch
National
Phoenix of London
J. _M. Kane
Stock, Schrader A Willison
Royal -Facsi Ge
G. W. Boerger
Farmers of York
D. C. Fisher Agency
Germania
Motz & Son Agency
M. W. Fitch & Sons
Eae
D. L. Harding Agency
Magnate
John D. NI
Grand- Dad
Harry Gandy
Liery
Virginia
Royal Baking Powder CO
Will
Northern
Indiana
Hippo
Cnet
Lgugues
Uneeda Biscuit
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