Danville murder trial probes circumstantial case
In Danville April proceedings for Fred Cassady and Frank Stewart focus on juror selection and whether circumstantial evidence will sustain a murder charge. Attorney Brill presses alibi weaknesses while defense challenges Hampton linkage to the crime. trial slated to run about ten days with Hampt on to testify as needed.
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Danville
Ind
Fred Cassady
Frank Stewart
Wilson Haynes
Man
Opnions
Atorney Brill
Charles Hampton
Jack
Haynes
Stewart
Cassady
Jack” Hampton
Hampton
Michigan
Aga
John McCormick
The _Sury
George Brill
Brill
Pabe
Matt Masten
Indifference likely ends Indianapolis streetcar franchise
Board of works to decide within ten days on the Indianapolis Interurban terminal company. Ed Logsdon says a final decision could refuse the franchise. Attaches in the courthouse basement smile at the talk, and many say the franchise will never be granted.
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Ed Logsdon
Board. of Works
Indianapolis
Biddle Echoes Pittsburg Shooting Reported in Jail Resignations
Echo of the Biddie shooting surfaced Tuesday as the county prison board dismissed jail attaches Conrad H. Dietrich father of Mrs Soffel James McGeary Charles Reynolds George Ragslow and Frank Chase. Dietrich tendered his resignation but it was not accepted. Chase was not on the right turn but knew conduct of John and Edward Biddle and Mrs Soffel and allegedly spoke about it publicly instead of reporting to authorities.
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Pittsburg
W. Va
Biddie
County Prison Board
Conrad HH. Dietrich
Soffel
James McGeary
Charles Reynolds
George Ragslow
Frank Chase
Dietrich
Chase
John
Edward Biddle
Indianapolis Weather Forecast Briefing
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas calls for not so cold conditions with likely frost. Overnight into Tuesday night shows a shift toward showers by Wednesday and a gradual warm-up.
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Indianapolis
Apel
Elderly Woman Receives Stray Visitor Seeking Work
An elderly woman was approached at her door by a tall girl who wore no wrap and claimed to seek work. The girl spoke kindly of her upbringing and asked if the woman could help find a job or provide shelter. She said she had recently been hospitalized after an injury and had no home or friends, and she mentioned an accident at a Newapa city site before being taken to City Hospital.
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Grandma
Grandpa
Newapas
EdnaHall
Return of troops from Porto with Rice to U S
Port authorities report troops returning from Porto. Rice shipment to the United States is arranged as part of the post operation logistics. The brief note confirms transfer of personnel and cargo coordinating with U S offices.
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Porto
United States
City agrees on flat gas meter rate ordinance
The proposed gas meter ordinance sets a flat 31 per month per meter. It defines charges for consumption below 4,000 cubic feet at 3 cents per 1,000 cubic feet above that threshold, with a monthly limit not exceeding the stated rate. The provision was discussed and affirmed at city hall on Tuesday.
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City Hall
Weather report highlights wheat damage and fruit safety
The weather bureau notes wheat is short and growing slowly in all localities with some frost kill. Rye is in excellent condition and peaches are nearly all killed while other fruits remain safe. Tomato growers prepare hotbeds. ground remains too wet to plow but farming should resume with vigor next week.
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Weather Bureau
Bargain Sale at Police Station Auction
A Tuesday bargain sale at the police station offered shirt waists bicycles silverware and various articles including unclaimed stolen goods. A large crowd of about 50 bidders attended while fire headquarters held a separate sale of fire horses and department junk to fund pension funds. Last year the auction raised 135 dollars.
President pro tem presents protest against Chinese exclusion bill
On Tuesday the senate received a lengthy telegram of protest against the pending exclusion bill. It was signed by Glaus Spreckles H D Scott and a dozen San Francisco capitalists. The message calls the provision excluding Chinese merchants a gross injustice.
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Washington
Senate
Glaus-Spreckles
H. "D. Scott
San Francisco
House Naval Affairs Panel Bars Holland Submarine Funds
Washington April 8 The house committee on naval affairs considered the naval appropriation bill and decided to make no appropriation for submarine boats of the Holland type. The committee voted favorably on the proposition to awaken the commandant of the marine corps to the rank of major general.
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Washington
House Committee On
Naval Affairs
Marine Corps
John V Van Tilburgh Dies After Illness at Home
John V VanTilburgh aged 60 died Tuesday noon at his home 1 North State Street after a five day illness. He had witnessed the elevator at the Scottish rith building since its opening and was employed at the old building for ten years. He leaves a widow and a son and daughter.
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John V
Van’Tilburgh
N.- State-st.y
Scottish
Rith
Widoy
Lincoln admits engagement joke involving Oglesby era
In an 1860s Lincoln brief, Jasper says a rumor about engagement to Miss Rogers of New York was a joke a friend played on him. The statement clarifies the dating context and named individuals. The transcript preserves the original names and tone from the source.
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Lincoln
Jasper, Oglesby
Gov
Oglesby
Miss ‘Rogers
New. York
Spitska Denies Fletcher World Goes Mad Claim
New York dispatch reports Dr Edward Spitzka denying Dr W B Fletcher's claim that the world is going crazy due to Christianity. Spitzka says the statements are fake sensationalism and calls the circulation of such remarks harmful and unfounded.
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Edward Charles Spiteka
W.B. Fletcher
Indianapolis
Fletcher
Spitzka
New ‘York
Indiana
Apitska
Fragmented quote on religion and sanity across faiths
A terse, garbled remark asserts that Christianity has no relation to the topic discussed. The speaker notes lower sanity among Orthodox Jews than Liberal Jews, and lower sanity among Roman Catholics than Protestants, attributing causes to neither religion nor doctrinal factors.
Minnie Grad Held on Larceny Charge in Butte
In Butte Montana Mrs Minnie Grad a widow of this city is under arrest on grand larceny accusations. She is accused of stealing diamonds from Emma Proulx a friend. Police allege Grad lured rich women to wear their diamonds for drives on various dates and drugged drivers before leaving them by the roadside. Investigations also focus on deaths of Mrs Grady s husband and son years ago.
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Butte
Mont
Minnie Grad
Arerat
Emma
Proulx
Atden
Ang
Grady
MacArthur Testifies On Philippines Politics And Economics
General MacArthur, in a Senate hearing, reads a prepared statement about political and economic conditions in the Philippines. He recalls going to Manila to command and argues that republican institutions could be planted there and endure, asserting the permanent U.S. occupation as vital to national development and to future events.
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Washington
MacArthur
Senate
Philippines
Aslands
Manila
United ‘States
Snowstorm disrupts Maryland roads in Cumberland March
A Maryland snowstorm drifts across counties with heavy drifting. Cumberland reports impacted roads and travel difficulties as efforts to clear routes continue amid the winter weather.
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Maryland
Cumberland
Mes
Danish Royal Family Parade Noted Across Palace Grounds
fragmented OCR notes describe King and royal family appearing in Denmark with a palace procession. mentions April 8 and a large public display as part of royal observances, though text is garbled and identities uncertain.
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Chrisghiy
Biréhiday
Denmark
Fire destroys Pacfic borax works at Constable Hook
Fire on Tuesday wrecked the Pacfic borax works at Constable Hook, causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Five workers narrowly escaped death in the flames as the blaze raged. Officials report no fatalities but detail the significant material damage and the rapid spread of the fire.
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Constable
Hook
Ross
Indiana Readers Praise Sun Editorial Stance
Prominent Indiana official lauds The Sun for its courage and editorial stand on Gov. Durbin's Michigan City prison interview. Officials claim the paper resisted bluffs and supported truth, as an investigation set to begin Thursday at Michigan City with Deputy Attorney General Hadley assisting the board.
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SUN
THE
Durbin
Michigan City
Gover
Mfc City
Hadley
Two Hoosier suicides reported in two cities
In Perv Indiana Miss May Rockenbaugh aged 19 killed herself in her Tremont hotel room by morphine on Monday night. In Richmond Indiana Frank Hornig 49 of Elwood died by self at the State insane asylum on Tuesday morning.
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PERV
Ind
April
Sps
May Rockenbaugh
Tremont Hotel
Richmond
Frank Hornig
Elwood
State Insane Asylum
Self
Park Chief Sees No Frost Damage To Trees
Park Superintendent J Clyde Power said Monday night frost harmed no vegetation. He stated fruit escaped harm and shade trees in bloom would not be damaged, noting no leaves were out except for a few and predicting no lasting impact.
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Power
J. Clyde Power
Beet Sugar Men Clash as Reciprocity Debate Opens
Washington April 8 The house began consideration of the ways and means bill for Cuban reciprocity after minor business. Beet sugar advocates pressed the issue, Payne as floor leader moved to go into committee of the whole. The speaker ruled on the privilege of the revenue bill and a roll call followed, 177 to s.
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Washington
House
Payne
Tawney
Minnesota
Henderson
Robertson
McClellan
Fordney
Michigan
Underwood
Alabama
Master Plumbers Elect Delegates for National Convention
The Master plumbers' association, at its regular meeting Monday night, elected delegates to the national convention to be held in New York. E E Holmes, Geo H Kirkhof, E A Strong, Jos Hayes, Chas W Meikel, John Marshall and Dee McGarly were named. The association has recently been reorganized after many older members retired.
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Master Plumbers' Association
New York
E. E. Holmes
Geo. H. Kirkhof
E.A. Strong
Jos. Hayes
Chas
W. Meikel
John Marshall
Dee McGarly
Lightweight boxer Steve Crosby heads to Cleveland arena bout
Steve Crosby the lightweight boxer arrives from Chicago to fight Kid Black at the Cleveland WIVB hall on Thursday night. Chicago reports say Crosby has had sharp fistic success, with Bybee and Clark promoting another carnival event featuring Omer Bybee and Wid Clark.
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Steve Crosby
Kid Black
Cleveland
Wivb
Chicago
Urasey
Omer Bybee
Wid Clark
Professor McAvoy Noted Indianapolis Elocution Teacher Stricken
Prof. A McAvoy, a well known teacher of elocution and reading in Indianapolis, is reported stricken with paralysis. The brief notice notes his prominence and current illness, reflecting a sudden health event affecting a respected local educator.
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McAvoy
Indianapolis
Was. Strtcken
No Decision Expected On West Virginia Strike Action
The executive board of United Mine Workers discussed West Virginia field conditions in a Stevenson Building session but adjourned without a decision. Rep Richards and other board members reviewed the situation as talks continue, with possible action on Hopkins County Kentucky miners if West Virginia talks fail. A strike remains possible if no agreement is reached before the board adjourns.
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The
United Tame Workers
West Virginia
Stevenson Building
Richards
Etive Board
Mr. Richards
Hopkins County
Kentu
Ters
Extire
Hokins County
Wore
Sensational Divorce Petition Amid Asylum Controversy
Sensational at once filed a petition for divorce from Arabella A charging wrongful commitment to an asylum. The brother and attorney W Patterson call it a major outrage, noting he was sent there but should have been released in 30 days. They claim two marriages in 1890s, a 1892 remarriage, and a son with a sister in Kansas during parole. Debate over burning Meridian Street building to aid fumigation as smallpox quarantine looms and health officials seek legal guidance.
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Arabella A
W’ Patterson
Secon
Kansas
Meridian St
Buehhter
Health Department
J.P. Mullally Jeweler Analyzes Low-Cost Aid Options
The fragmentary text suggests J.P. Mullally, a jeweler, promoting affordability in aid costs, noting very small expenses and mentioning a large stock of diamonds. The readable lines imply a sales or promotional snippet from a jeweler advertising price savings.
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J.P. Mullally
Umenf-Place
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