Farce Progresses in Prison Investigation
Michigan City April 11 Dr Brose S Horne defends charges against Deputy Warden M M Barnard as Board of Charities reads letters and testimony. Gov Durbin and ex Warden Shideler referenced. Horne testifies on cases of Beverley Crosby Fisher and others while Barnard and officers plead not guilty or guilty to varied accusations.
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Michigan City
Hose
Brose S. Horne
Horne
Iave
MM. Barnard
Board of Control
Charities Board
Board of Charities
Dr. Horne
Durbin
Dre. Horne
M. M. Bernard
Barnard
Reid
Nebeker
Control Board
Board of State Sharities
Davis
The
Bcewlin
Neville
Webster
Burton
Swain
Shideler
Crabb
Fisher
Crosby
Horne Finishes Testimony Before Prison Board
Dr. Horne concluded six hours of testimony to the prison investigating board in Michigan City Indiana. He contends many charges rest on hearsay and refused to name other witnesses. He accuses two guards of craziness including one who spoke of killing. he named no other guard. Governor Durbin says the board will cover witness expenses and convicts are told to speak truthfully. He seeks to fully press the charges about sick convicts forced to work for contractors.
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Horne
Michigan City
Ind
Prison Investigating Board
Durbin
Smoke consuming Florence hot blast stove demo at store
A Florence hot blast smoke consuming stove demonstration was held at Reliable furniture company on 8 Illinois st before a Commercial club committee. Jas Howard, patentee, led the demonstration showing back draft operation that nearly eliminates smoke. Manager I Frank notes hundreds of these stoves in use in Indianapolis.
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Florence
Reliable Furniture Company
Tllinois St
Commercial Club
Jas. Howard
I. Frank
Indianapolis
Murder trial nears end in Danville as defense rests
In Danville Indiana on April 11 the Stewart Cassady murder case moved toward closing as the defense rested without new evidence. John Leachman testified about Fred Cassady seeking a revolver to kill a dog and Mrs Haynes tied Stewart to Haynes before the fatal event. The judge adjourned to Friday morning to allow defense to prepare jury instructions while the state planned to rest soon.
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Danville
Ind
John Leachman
Coatesville
Fred Cassady
Haynes
McCormick
Harvey
Stew‘art
Cassady
Danville murder trial opens as state outlines case
In Danville Indiana on Friday morning attorney George Harvey for the state presented the opening arguments in the Stewart Cassady murder case. Harvey said a key witness would not name the other person present the night Haynes was killed and argued that the word Fred heard by Oliver referred to Fred Cassady. He asserted Hampton could not have moved the body alone to the shed. Mrs Haynes wept when her husband’s name was mentioned. Also noted was George Lohrman a Cincinnati man detained after terrorizing the S Delaware street neighborhood with insane conduct Thursday night.
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Danville
iInd
George Harvey
Sey
Wilson Haynes
Fred
Oliver
Cassady
Haynes
Harvey
Hampton
Wilson ‘Haynes
Shirley
Stubba
Michael
Etepas Panden
Frank
Panden
New York-st
Gregoire
Washington-sts
Belle Davis Tries Suicide After Arrest
Belle Davis a colored woman with multiple aliases attempted self-harm Thursday night after arrest by Detectives Lancaster and Kinney. She tied a sheet to a cell bar in a bid to hang herself but declined to finish the act, according to Matron Reisner.
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Belle Davis
Lancaster and Kinney
Davis
Reisner
Aig
Kansas Man Named Commissioner of Pensions
Eugene F. Ware of Kansas is picked by the president to succeed H Clay Evans as commissioner of pensions, signaling a key federal personnel appointment.
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Eugene F. Ware
New Pensions:Commission At
Washington
Kansas
H.clay Evans
Man Tries to Take Life With Pocketknife Near Oklahoma Roadhouse
Frank Shepperson a 2 machinist of 310 West Maryland Street attempted suicide Friday afternoon using a pocketknife. He was found bleeding beside the I and W tracks a few hundred yards west of the roadhouse by George Woodten and Wm J Hill who summoned aid. Dr Hirky of City Dispensary treated him and he refused to discuss his case saying he did not care to live. He is married with no children.
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Frank Shepperson
Marylard
Dr. Hirky
Shepperson
Oklahoma Roadhouse
George. Woodten
Wm. J. Hill
Maywood
Case
Elevator outage and civic note in busy county scene
A fuse burned out a court house elevator on Thursday causing a panic while the electrical display drew attention. County commissioner John McGregor was installed as president of a local National Rooters Association chapter at Washington Park, with growth expected. Separate notes report marital tensions in Marian County. Love reigns with exceptions as Harry Lakin and Wilhelmina Buenecker-s husband divorce case proceeds. she seeks $500 claiming he holds $15,000 in assets.
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Court-House
John “McGregor
National Baseball Rooters’ Association
Washington - Park
McGregor
Rooters
Columbus, O
Whale Limburger
Wilhelmina Buenecker
Herman
Detroit Teacher Confesses to Murder After Fight
Detroit area report says Professor J. M. Miller broke down at noon Friday and confessed to killing Carrie Jennett during a quarrel at Boerce. The incident involved a dispute that led to the fatal shooting.
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Detroit
Mich
J. M. Miller
Carrie Jennécatt
Boerce
Respite Missed as Henry Flutcher Hanged in St Louis
Henry Flutcher colored man was hanged Friday morning in St Louis. A 15 day respite issued by Gov Dockery would have saved him if received 19 minutes earlier. City attorney Folk wired the governor to seek a reprieve for new evidence but the governor did not read the message before the execution. Flutcher protested innocence at death.
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ST. Louis
Henry Flutcher
Flutcher
Dockery
Folk
Strike threat looms at West Penn road district near Pittsburgh
Secretary Wilson announced at noon Friday that operators in the West Penn rail road district north of Pittsburgh have been notified their workers will strike if demands are not met by April 16. About 3,000 men are employed there, with two thirds already signing the proposed scale. The executive board’s action covers operators employing the remaining workers. No further action on the anthracite dispute has been taken, and meetings will continue through the rest of the week.
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Wilson
The
United Mine Workers
West Penn
Pittsburg
Penn Net
Pennsyl
Railway Clerk Edmunds Recovering After Wreck
A. R. Edmunds, a Bis Four railway mail clerk, was injured in a wreck near Cleveland a few days ago and is recovering at St. Vincent's hospital. A portion of his jawbone protruded into his mouth and was removed by operation on Friday.
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A. R. Edmunds
Bis Four
Cleveland
St. Vincent's Hospital
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 8 PM on April 12. Expect fall night and Saturday with temperatures around 46 degrees at 7 AM.
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Idianapolis
Boers Accept Peace Terms Reported in London Edition
An April London edition reports the British and Boers have agreed on peace terms. By Friday noon officials in Pretoria note a peace conference is planned at Klerksdorp.
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London
The
Arétoria
Pretoria
Méskage
Klerksdorp
City moves to condemn five south side houses
City attorney Jess tells sanitarian Buehler that five houses on South Meridian and Illinois streets must be condemned by the building inspector to halt smallpox contagion. Building inspector Bartel says the health board should first seek a recommendation from the Board of works. The two will reconvene.
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Jess
Buehler
Bartel
Health Board
Board of Works
S.meridian
S. Ilinois
Burlesque Troupe Attacked After Performance in Washington
The Fenny Hill burlesque troupe was attacked as they prepared to leave Washington Indiana on Thursday midnight 4 with clubs. The manager and property man were badly beaten while the assailants who had sat in front rows earlier became angry after being roasted during the show.
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Washington
Ind
Fenny Hill
Vincennes
Thomas Orr
Conarning Orr
Safety board tests Glazier three-pipe nozzle
The Safety board purchased a new Glazier three-pipe nozzle. It concentrates three streams in one and can be self-contained after setup. The aluminum device weighs 25 pounds and is portable enough to be carried up a ladder by a single person.
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The
Safety. Board
Residents Petition for Alley Parallel to Vacated Street
Anderson street residents petition the Board of Works to grant a one block long alley running east and west parallel to the street to be vacated for the Helt railroad and Atlas engine works. Two signers endorse the request.
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Anderson St
Helt Railroad
Atlas
Engine Works
Board of Works
Condition Is Critical For Dr Talmage In Washington
Washington April 11 Doctors treating Dr T De Witt Talmage report he has grown steadily worse and is in extremely critical condition as of the 1 30 p m bulletin.
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Washington
T. de Witt Talmage
Cult brought by Indiapareis ta to furnish gas
Fragmentary OCR reads about Indiapareis ta and the Indianapolis gas company in a dispute or entanglement over gas supply with mentions of May 4 and an oral argument. The text is incomplete and unclear.
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Indiapareis
Indianapolis.gas Company
Swamp Patrolman Bel Fired Over Conduct Charge
Patrolman J. T. Bell, a Black officer, was dismissed Friday for conduct unbecoming a member of the force after an incident on the canal area where he displayed a revolver and created a disturbance. Witnesses testified about his actions and Crabb later arrested him on headquarters orders. Bell had prior disciplinary issues including a 30 day pay fine for a similar offense. Patrolman P. M. Shes, a Democrat, was suspended ten days for absence without leave after caring for a sick brother.
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T Force
Bell
Taffe
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Crabb
Crabb Wag
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P.M. Shes
Democrat
Shortridge Daily Echo Reports Baseball Game Notes
The Shortridge Daily Echo previews a Saturday baseball game at Business Park. Franklin is described as having recent training with older players mostly unavailable, and there is a sense the team may be encouraged to win.
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Frat College
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Satur
Franklin
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