Escape and Recapture of Convicted Murderers in Indiana
Triday morning Indiana citizens learned Veltra and Bruny Carbone, two convicted murderers who killed Robert Tatter near Glen Campbell, escaped from jail via the boys’ department. They were recaptured near Punxsutawney after hiding in Wishaw mines, aided by locals Campbell Reed and Peffer, with Sheriff Wettling and Police Chief Harris reasserting custody and a $500 reward.
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Indiana
Veltra
Bruny Carbone
Robert Tatter
Glen Campbell
Neal
Bruno
Daniel I. Campbell
Tik Rum
Wishaw Mines
Jefferson County
Wishaw
Campbell
Albert Reed
Jacob Peffer
Peffer
Punxsutawney
Reed
Willling
Jacob Wettling
Kellar M. Harris
Punxsulawney
Messers
Peiffer
Eioel
Wettling
Vote the Straight Ticket and Warn Against Deception
The notice urges voting the straight ticket for Democrats and supporting the primary nominee. It warns that a prohibition candidate is trying to split Democratic votes by claiming to be as good a Democrat and to mislead voters. It cautions voters to avoid backdoor tactics and to watch for such manipulation on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cNort
Prohibition
Martin
Bowmaw
Court proceedings end with hung juries and multiple judgments
News of the Courts reports two major cases, Farmers Bank of this place v S J Smith and I Sawyer, and H Ney Prothero v S I Sawyer, juries disagreed and were discharged in both. Executors of James A Dixor versus Samuel A Dixon favorable to the defendant. Joe Mazza won $702.73 against Mike Georgia and wife, A W Sykes won $162.40 against Frank Valella, Mary Sinehart won $7.50 against Chas Ferguson. This was the sole case on the trip week.
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Farmers’ Bank
S. J. Smith
I. Sawyer
H. Ney Prothavo
Jas. A
Dixor Ye
Samuel A. Dixon
Twollek
Tha Ilefondant
Joe Mazza
Mike Georgia
A. W. Sykes
Frank Valella
Mary Sinehart
Chas. Ferguson
DemAcrats urged to vote confidently in box marked Democrat
A partisan plea urges voters to mark the Democrat box next to the word Democrat on the ballot to secure the election of Democratic commissioner and auditor candidates. The message stresses a simple vote in a clearly marked area.
Notable Entertainment Notes at Normal A 1903 1909 Events
A compact record of planned entertainments at Normal featuring Judge Wills Brown in 1903, Selgil vel Hungarian Orchestra in 1908, Isabel Garghil Beecher in December 1908, Lorade Vatl the sculptor in 1909, Governor Joseph W Folk in 1909, and Germuli Co presenting magic shows in 1909. The items reflect a varied lineup for visiting public and students.
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Wills Brown
Utah
National
Wuvenile Betterment Association
Bay City
Winona
Ind
Selgilvel
Ehusary
Sting
Mayope
Isabel Garghil Beecher
Lorade Vatl
Myr
Taft
Joseph W.folk
Germuli & Co
Ront Eppsuring Company
Moorhead Obituary for Mrs Lebcecca Moorhead
Mrs Lebcecca Moorhead wife of Joseph Moorhead editor of the Blairsvile Enterprise died at her home on Saturday October 24 after a brief illness. She was 80 years old survived by her husband five sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at her late home Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Berrett of the Presbyterian church assisted by Rev Criley of Smitheran church and Rev Pender of the Methodist Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebcecca
Moorhead
Joseph Moorhead
Blairsvile Enterprise
Berrett
Presbyterian Church
Criley
Smitheran Church
Pender
Methodist Episcopal, Church
Letters Read by Hearst Justice Elkin Explains nine years
Justice Elkin of the state supreme court spoke to reporters Monday night in New York, detailing four letters to John D. Archbold and read at a political meeting. He denied that money mentioned in the letters funded influence on legislation, saying the notes were from nine years ago and all contributions went into campaign funds. He described the letters as inquiries and explained the lack of any connection to public matters or pending legislation.
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Joh P. Wkin
State Supreme Court
John D. Argelhol
New York
W. KR. Charst
Slkin
Justica Elkin
Che
Pwambly
Archhou
Levter
Cne
Afr
Commonwealth
Ehaldered Jong
Adam F. Bowman
Democratc
Indiana
Ton Mun
Gants Howe
Adam I. Bowman
Tay Alanna
Wealmorelannt
Pounty
Arind
Conneilman
Gard of Health
Rachel #leming
James Weming
Armstron Township
Batley
Ernest Democrat
Town Socials and Visitors Noted Across Region
Local column lists numerous visitors and residents at Black Creek and surrounding towns. Names include Mick Mes and Joseph Purcell, Edward Mikeswell, Candnetur, Mary Loughlin, Mrs N J Braughier, Ferguson, Lembach, Joseph Moore, Clara Manahower, Mrs TB Chuk, Mrs Little Hipple, Mrs J M Holter, Caries M Orr, Curtis Williams, Wilnae Sansom, Phyllis Sioor, Nellig Hetrick, Delos Heirik, Fluide, John Kut, John Hopkins. Several are from Rochester Mills, Blairsville, Green County, Pittsburg, and Johnstown. Leadership changes noted at Cunningham Company with John Hopkins taking over clothing department duties.
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Mick Mes
Joseph
J. Purcell
Josephine
Edward Mikeswll
Aig Place
Sorinisty
Tynheld
Candnetur
Mes Murry B. Poms
DiGiabues
Indiana
Mary . Liuighlin
Springfell
Dayton
N. J. Braughier
Rochester Mills
Ja Ferguson
al Blairsville
Db. Lembach
Glenn Campbell
Joseph Moore
Misa Clara Manahower
Lovejoy
TB. Chuk
Ninth Street
Mrs
West Philadelphia
Curtis Williams
Pittsburg
George T. Buchanan
South Seventh Street
Johnstown
Missex Wilnae Sansom
Phyllis Sioorhead
Nellig Hetrick
Delos Heirik
Hopkins
Cunnningham Company
State Fair agitation grows in Pennsylvania legislature
W C Norton of the State Live Stock Breeders Association says a bill creating a state fair will be introduced next session with backing from agricultural societies. He notes farmers and the health college programs bolster support, and many farmers across Pennsylvania favor a state exhibition to advance livestock and agricultural interests.
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W. C. Norton
State Live Stock Breeders’ Association
Disputch
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State College
Looks Good For Bryan and Kern
Bryan and Kern appear to be in strong position with a large rise in Democratic congressional support. Traveling reporters note ballots seen on trains show Bryan leading Taft, with no Taft supporters aboard, signaling favorable local sentiment for the Democratic ticket.
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Fran
Pelvate
Griblie
Bryan
Kern
Ohio
Bryn
Pittsburg
Taft
Chaim
Those Gay Prohibitionists Block Voters Try For Two Commissioners
A garbled Pangram style note claims prohibitionists seek to use votes to defeat candidates for commissioner. It asserts fear of hidden agendas and criticizes both major parties while invoking distrust of reformers and urging caution before casting ballots.
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Gonmitdonar
Awkler
Local Happenings Brighten Town Events
A rough local digest reveals multiple social gatherings, milestone birthdays, and community notices. Mrs. Shieldsy marks a birthday, Rayne residents host at George Nibert’s, and Clara Connelly of Ridgeway is honored. Police and forest fire duties outline funding, with road and railway updates and a Homeopathic Hospital admission for Olive Calhoun. A scheduled prohibition talk and a court house event are noted along with a mass registration push at Campbell & Fox drug store affecting western town residents.
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Hilana
Cinraline Shieldsy
Aetine
Cherry
Burrell
Banks
Georges Nev
Rayne
Misa Clara Connelly
Ridgeway
Margaret
Moronee
Washington
Honouf
Olive Calhoun
Calhoun
Pittsburg
John Bley
Millward
Mridgeview Park
Rhindoeville
Indiana
Annie
Hay
Eliis
Myr
George Nibert
Jd. J. Pender
Congress
Robert 12. McClaren
Assembly
Caroline Shielda
Asotaro
Brimbaugh Drives Democratic Candidacy in Indiana County
Dr. Brimbaugh, a native of Jefferson County with long public service, leads a Democratic bid for State Senate in the district including Jefferson and Indiana. The candidate emphasizes clean politics and opposition to gang rule while canvassing in both counties.
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Bet. Brimbaugh
Mroakynyville
State Senate
Countie
Jefferson
Indiana
Brimbaugh
Brumbaugh
Planeta
Brumbauch
Weel
Asm Uy
Voter Efforts Spark Scrutiny In County
The article reports on alleged aggressive voter outreach by John A. Hemsley and the Democratic party as a countywide effort to influence voters. It notes previous campaign actions, mentions Montgomery’s Saturday conviction related to Allegheny National Bank affairs, and references indictments and jury actions affecting local political coverage.
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John A. Hemsley
Democratic Cardia
Sherk
Wee Avery
Niles
Montgomery
Willkua Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
Prd
Gilve
Wilong
A. de Ube Eupher
Kingshire
Montgonmery
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News of the Courts
Austige Flain
WM. R. Hearst
Americin Sivallag Machine Co
Tina Ayers
John Baie Kigensmith
Arthur Moti
G. W. Kop
Mr Kundy
Penters
D. Rogers
J. Frank Gwergart
A. Shields
Mist Mae Smith
Ita
Ford Oy
Plas Fer Cae Remualndee
Ufone Tafero
Finance Camimltlee
Anton
Anten & Bro
Monongabela
Vaasa
Campbell & Fox Drug Store
Philadelphia Street
Dayill
Hox
Fox
Nut MD
Baltimore Dental College
Bradleewayville
Ifex
Brookwayville
Brombaugh
Min
Tg A
Penrose
Beumbaugh
Vlaeted
Lus Allarte
Adam P. Lowry
Adam O P. Lowry
Davaky
Big Plies
Jdas
Benocrille
James 8
Kaufmann
Wiothwatlon
Domacmalke
Dames
Kauffmian
Vohat Smith Shirley
Fon
Nick" Langham
Shirley
McFarland
Whamar
I “Arts
John A. Remaley
Tudinna
Remaley
Saveriet
Norllok
Mr. Remaltty
Tell Township
Clearfialisqunty
Daniel Mw Anghel Teenaley
Ja Manmars
John Manners
Chit Township
Indiana County
Reas
Yous
Aelm Laven
Treasury
Imontes
Uiey Kibuld
Hank B. Groft
Harry W. Kea
Burt B
Brumbavgal
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