Governor to fill statehouse posts amid dispute over appointing power
Governor outlines plan to appoint a statehouse custodian and chief engineer if the secretary of state and the auditor refuse to arbitrate the appointing power. Secretary Sims and Auditor Billheimer pending reply while the governor travels to New York. Vacancies take effect April 15 ahead of a likely announcement midweek. Also, Emma Curran, 44, found asphyxiated at her father’s home on Stevens Street. coroner cites possible accidental gas leak from a loose water heater valve near the bath.
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Emma Curran
Stevens Street
Neer
Secretary of State
Auditor of State
State Tax Board
Sims
Eid
Billheimer
New York City
Statehouse
New York
Henry Stolte
Saloon Keepers Warned as Sunday Closings Enforced
Police enforce Sunday closure with patrols. Sergeant Stoddard found Joseph Pasnat at 717 Warman Avenue with seven men present. Pasnat fined 10 dollars plus costs. Bert Shaumnon also fined 10 dollars and costs.
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Sergt. Stoddard
Joseph Pasnat
Warman Avenue
Pashat
Bert Shaumnon
Tax Board Meets For 56 Days Of Work
The State Tax Board convened Monday to plan a 56 day work period. Col. C. Coalison, new commissioner replacing Parks Martin, was absent. Martin retains salary until Aug. 24 per his commission despite formal demand from Col. Matson. Monday focused on organization and outline of upcoming tasks. Judge Ross named Union Trust Co. executor of Harry E. Christian estate valued around 35000, with property to Grace Christian per will. The will provided the son Henry Prentiss Christian would inherit if in his father’s custody. the father had divorced, and the boy, then with his mother in the east, attended school.
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State Tax Board
Col. C. Coaison
Parks Martin
Mr. Martin
Col. Matson
Ross
The
Union Trust Company
Harry E. Christian
Grace Christian
Henry Prentiss Christian
Manchester
Mass
Taft
Glendyne
Walter J. Mitchell
Magnolia
Friedrichshafen
Baku
Russia
Caspian
Caucasus
Nottingham
Eng
H. P. Whitney
Jennings
R. Dawson
London
Chanse of Commons
United Kingdom
Madrid
Nation wide legal option absence shocks states
A long item lists disparate April 5 dispatches from cities including Detroit Rab to Rome and Boston. Reports cover rate changes, political petitions, personal deaths, crimes, and notable events, with mentions of Taft plans, Zeppelin flights, and amnesty motions in Madrid. Names include Benja Lang, Richard Wagner, and Count Sziber Martzki.
Mrs Sampson on Trial for Murder in Lyons
The trial of Mrs. Georgia Allyn Sampson for the murder of her husband Harry Sampson began in Lyons New York with a 150 member venire and a jury selection underway. Prosecutor Gilbert leads a circumstantial case while defense attorney George S. Tinklepaugh vows acquittal. The accused, her feeble parents and the family tensions frame a dramatic courthouse scene as the panel starts with Noah Parish and Jacob Laible on juror calls.
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Sampson
George S. Tinklepaugh
Gilbert
Frank P. Allyn
Macedon
Harry Sampson
George A. Sampson
Tinklepaugh
Justice Rich
Mrs. Sampson
Tress
Separation for Bentons Refused in Superior Court
In Linden hotel owner George R. Benton and his wife Uzeda R. Benton, separated after two reconciliations, faced divorce proceedings. Judge Leathers denied a decree, finding fault on both sides as Mrs. Benton faced questions on alleged adultery and declined to answer, while Benton’s conduct was described as cruel and threatening. The case followed prior attempts, and counsel included Joseph Carson and W. O. Lowry. A separate court session with Lewis and Jennie Whetsell also ended without a divorce, the judge urging reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Benton
Uzeda R. Benton
Linden Hotel
Mr. Benton
Superior
April Grand Jury Convenes to Probe Local Crimes
The April grand jury convened Monday morning and began examining recent crimes in the county bounty area. The session marks the start of official inquiries into alleged offenses as prosecutors gather evidence and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GRA Jury
Woman Opposes Asylum Near Her Home Fight Led by Mackay
Society leader Clarence H. Mackay spearheads a group of suffragists opposing plans by real estate men to place a new state lunatic asylum at Greenvale L. L. close to her residence, rallying local support against the site.
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Clarence H. MacKay
Greenvale
L. L
Harbor Hill
Wheatley Hills
New York
E. D. Morgan
Clarence Mackay
MacKay
Crowd at Murder Trial Harry Riggin Faces Noose
Harry Riggin and Edward Decker stood trial for the murder of Mrs. Mary Nichols in a field on March 10. A large crowd packed the courtroom as 12 jurors prepared to decide the fate of the two men. Riggin, about five feet tall and 100 pounds, appeared composed in a black suit as lawyers argued for separate trials for Decker.
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Harry Riggin
Mary Nichols
Edward Decker
Chariff
Riggin
Attorney Kealing
Richard Coleman
Decker
Pritchard
Blaze on Chestnut Street Destroys Stetson Piano Building
A fire in Philadelphia on Chestnut street gutted the Stetson Piano company building. The blaze required three alarms and caused $150,000 in damage. Three firefighters were severely injured and five women teachers in the building were rescued. Firemen were struck by flying embers and debris during suppression.
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Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Jefferson Hospital
Stetson Piano Company
First labor agency license issued under new law
The first labor agency to be licensed by the state under the new law is Beard's labor agency at No 7 Fair building Sackeen Rigee. The license was issued the state statiaticalaw.
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Beard’s Labor Agency
Fair Building
Sackeen Rigee
Statiaticlaw
Ex Gov William Poynter Dies in Lincoln at 61
Ex Gov William Poynter aged 61 died in Lincoln this morning from heart disease after delivering an address at the state capitol. He had supported a bill forcing all saloons to close at 8 pm. Poynter, elected governor in 1898 by a Democrats and Populists fusion, was defeated for reelection in 1900.
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Lincoln, Neb
William Poynter
Shallenperger
State Capitol
New Laws to Take Effect April 1 Says Governor
Gov Marshall announces that the acts of 1909 go into force on April 1 with the final shipment of the acts made by the secretary of state. All receipts will be in hand by April 8 at the latest.
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Gov. Marshall
Secretary of State
Woman engaged in pistol duel with officers in New Jersey
In Red Bank New Jersey on April 5 a raid at William Wicks’s Chapel Hill home, arranged by his wife seeking a divorce, sparked a pistol duel with Chief Snedecker and Deputy Heavy of Atlantic Highlands. Shots were fired but none took effect. Wicks fled, and Alice Woodin likely faces divorce proceedings.
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Red Bank
N. J
Chapel Hill
William Wicks
New York
Wicks
Alice Woodin
Snedecker
Andrew Heavy
Atlantic Highlands
Two Civil War Veterans Killed by Train Near Goshen
In Goshen Indiana on April 5 Thomas Hite and Samuel Wertsbaugh both about 67 and civil war veterans were struck and killed by a Lake Shore flyer. They stepped aside to avoid a freight train and did not see the fast approaching passenger on the adjacent track. Bodies were horribly mangled.
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Goshen, Ind
Thomas Hite
Samuel Wertsbaugh
Ligonier
Lake Shore
Separate Trials Scheduled for Riggin and Decker
The court moved to hold Riggin and Decker in separate trials to avoid a two juries process. A partial jury pool filled with regular panelists and 2% venue extras faced sickness and opposition to capital punishment as selection continued. Prosecution expects conviction, with Riggin defended by Clifford Kealing and Decker by Richard Coleman amid ongoing motions.
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Riggin
Decker
Coleman
Rirgin and
Harry Doty
George Miller
Doty
Miller
Sunman
Ind
Pritchard
Hooton
Baker
Clifford Kealing
Richard Coleman
Thief Sentenced in Criminal Court
Clyde Jensen pleaded guilty to petit larceny in criminal court on Monday. He was sentenced to four months in the workhouse and fined $1. The case reflects a straightforward prosecution of a petty theft.
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Clyde Jensen
Beautification Society Formed in Cloverdale Indiana
Cloverdale Indiana April 5 A society has been formed here for the beautification of the town. The group aims to improve streets and public spaces through community projects and volunteer efforts. Local residents express support for a tidier, more attractive community landscape.
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Cloverdale
Ind
Arrested for stealing his sister's two daughters
Jesse Skinner of 218 N Rural Street was arrested Monday on a charge of stealing his sister's two daughters. He was locked in the police station in default of bond after a warrant from Mrs Belle Thompson. Skinner claimed the children were sent to him to keep but he could not care for them, and said the juvenile court sent them to the orphans' home before his arrest. Mrs Thompson lives at 51844 E Washington Street.
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Jesse Skinner
Rural Street
Wee
Skinner
Skin
Ner
Belle Thompson
Port
Thompson Hives
E. Washington Street
Three Negroes Held as Burglar Suspects
Charles Dickson Nelson Dickson and John Pryor are held by police pending investigation. Sergt Leet says he believes they are responsible for a number of robberies. They were found at 3F Baltimore avenue Sunday night.
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Charles
Nelson Dickson
John Pryor
Sergt. Leet
Baltimore Avenue
State Auditors Deny Charges in Purdue Payment Suit
State Auditor Biliheimer and State Treasurer Hadley filed a general denial before Superior Judge Carter to charges from Attorney Henry W. Bullock seeking to enjoin them from paying 375,000 to Purdue University's agricultural department as authorized by the last legislature.
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Bullock
Biliheimer
Hadley
Carter
Henry W. Bullock
Purdue University Agricultural Department
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Marion
Abks Martin
TAX Board
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Mich
Rome
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Josef
Boston
Benja J. Lang
Richard Wagner
Franz Liszt
Lloyds
Fte
Magellan
Chile
Margaret Grant
Rdher
Fife
Thomas Gerard
Mary A. Davis
Worcester
Liardston
Altham
Gald
Ie” Moores
Waltham
Bangor
Charles River
Odessa
Sziber Martzki
and Lander
Niagara Falls
Ray Sacher
Chicago
William Fleming
Mattie Hall
Bentons
Glen Cove
R Cliff
Decker 5
First Labor Agency
Nebraska
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