Campbell in Jail After Wife's Death In Manslaughter Case
John Campbell a St. Joe township farmer was jailed on a manslaughter charge after Sheriff Melching and Coroner Barnett linked his wife’s death to a possible assault during a drunken incident. George Zollars testified to the couple being driven fast with Mrs Campbell crying for help before she was found unconscious. Campbell denies harming her and expects a preliminary hearing Wednesday with defense by W G Colerick and M T Stokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
St. Joe Township
Mrs. Campbell
Hayden
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Zollars
Campbell
Mr.Zollars
Daniel Notestine
Huser
Emrick
Melching
W. G. Colerick
M. T. Stokes
Enlarged Floor Space for Wolf & Dessauer
Wolf & Dessauer have leased the third and fourth floors of the Mordhurst building adjoining their store. The third floor will serve as a salesroom and the fourth as a surplus stock store room. Arched doors will connect the spaces, and work to link them to the main store begins immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Wolf & Dessauer
Henry Mordhurst
Mordhurst
Jones Presides In Absence As Democratic Leader Hopes Rise
In St Louis on October 16 Chairman Jones says the national committee acts informally while he is away and remains its head. He declines campaign involvement in Ohio and Kentucky, cites physician advice, and endorses actions taken in his absence. He opposes reopening the press bureau issue and expects victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jones
National Committee
Stone
Johnson
Ohio
Kentucky
Bryan
P. J. Devlin
Bryan and Goebel campaign tour through Kentucky and Ohio
In Bardwell Kentucky on October 16 Col W J Bryan opened a campaign touring Kentucky and Ohio aboard a special train with Goebel and other Democrats. He urged unity to defeat Republicans, denounced the Philippine war and big army, and pressed for silver policy and adherence to the Chicago platform.
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Bardwell
Bryan
Cairo
Tls
Kentucky
Ohio
Wm. Jennings Bryan
United Sates
Philippines
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
McKinley
Philippine Islands
United States
Congress
George
Spain
Chicago
Glorious Weather Draws Crowds Outdoors This Sunday
Sunday's springlike warmth drew thousands outdoors as parks filled with visitors. Lindenwood Cemetery saw many people arranging graves, seeking solace in the mild October day.
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Lindenwood Cemetery
Pleasant Winter Day Draws Fishermen and Wheelmen
Robison park cars were well patronized during the day. A large crowd of fishermen went out for a day of sport in the morning. Wheelmen were in evidence on all the country roads amid the pleasant weather.
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Robison Park
Taggart Urged for Democratic National Chairman
Personal friends of Mayor Thomas Taggart in Indianapolis have launched a movement to make him chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Taggart previously chaired the Indiana state committee in 1890 and 1892, with wins in both years. Supporters say he would avoid radical money policy stances and keep the issue subordinate to other concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Taggart
Helms Trial Opens for Attempted Assault in Garrett
In Allen county court Jacob Helms of Garrett faces trial for allegedly trying to assault the two young Smith girls. Helms has remained in jail since last June after a mob attempted to lynch him. The case features Deputy Prosecutor Mountz and Prosecutor Doughman for the state with defense by Moody and Aiken. Judge Vesey seated the jury. Judge O Rourke to preside. A dozen witnesses, including the Smith girls, attend.
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Jacob Helms
Garrett
Ind
Jacob Smith
Helms
Allen County
Auburn
Mountz
DeKalb County
Doughman
D. D. Moody
John H. Aiken
Vesey
Courtroom Scene Shows Defendant's Children Present
The trial unfolds with the defendant accompanied by his children in the courtroom. The youngest child sits on the defendant's lap during proceedings as jurors listen.
Began Rural Delivery In Fort Wayne Area
Free rural delivery started with Carrier Lafayette Beaker on route No 1 south of Fort Wayne. Many residents had not yet noted delivery preferences, but morning mail volume was sizable. Early trips required extra time. system expected to grow smoother as boxes go up and deliveries expand. Packages will be delivered along with mail aiding local merchants.
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Lafayette Beaker
Fort Wayne
Beaker
Addiiton
A fervor of giving at Carnegie Hall funds missionaries
Sixty eight thousand dollars was raised in Carnegie Hall today for the heathen by Rev A B Simpson and his Christian Missionary Alliance. Women tore off jewels and men their coats and vests, shouting Glory to God as they contributed to keep missionaries abroad for the year. The amount, though less than a prior total, showed no drop in religious zeal.
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New York
Carnegie Hall
A. B. Simpson
Christian Missionary Alliance
Alliance
Troops Leave for Manila With Forty-Sixth Regiment
The Forty sixth U S W regiment from New England departed South Farmington Massachusetts for San Francisco to embark for the Philippines under Colonel Walter S Schuyler. The unit numbers about 1300 with officers and required fifty seven railroad cars for men horses and gear. They traveled in four sections amid cheering crowds. In a separate accident Ray Bell a fifteen year old boy from Wabash county was killed when dragged by a rope while trying to break a colt.
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South Farmington
Mass
U.S. W
New England
San Francisco
Philippines
Walter S. Schuyler
Schdule
Ray Bell
Wabash County
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L. O. Hull’s
Calhoun St
Col. W. J. Bryan
Goebel
J. Wholesale and
UN. Sievert
Calhoun Street
Elgin and
Waltham
Manila
Providence
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Rhode Island City
Jersey City
W. J. Kettler & Son
Progressive Store
Court ST
Clinton ST
Indiana
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