Woman in Wail Tells of Murder in Cassopolis
South Bend residents recount a Cassopolis fatal shooting in which Mrs. George Metsker killed Carlton Morgan. Metsker reportedly confessed no mistake was made. Mrs Green and Mrs Brenner attended the home prior to the incident. all were detained briefly before release. Mrs. Morgan arranged Morgan’s burial.
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Cassopolis
Mich
George Metsker
Carlton Morgan
Metsker
Morgan
Mae Green
John Brenner
Green
St. Louis
Taft favored for first ballot at Chicago nomination
Washington reporters recount Taft supporters optimistic that he will secure the Republican nomination on the first ballot in Chicago. News notes the New York delegation may not be solid for Hughes and that Massachusetts backed Secretary Taft, lifting spirits in White House circles amid a tense convention buildup.
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Chicago
Taft
New York
Whitehouse
Woessner Enters Sheriff Primary Fight
Jacob Woessner, twice the Democratic sheriff nominee, consents to seek the nomination again. A 19th century summary notes his past wins by large margins against Kern and the secretary of state candidate, highlighting his broad appeal and long American residence. He emigrated from Germany at 18, settled in Indianapolis in 1871 as a butcher, later lived on Virginia Avenue, and has served on the school board and the Board of Public Works. He is described as an ardent Bryan man.
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John Kern
Woessner
Virginia Ave
Holtzman
Board of Public Works
Bryan
Disguised Girl in Chicago Quits Job and Reveals Truth
Mary Phelan, 21, a worker at Michael's haberdashery, Chicago, had spent a year under male disguise to pursue work. She revealed her identity after a fellow employee, Louise Powers, showed romantic interest, causing a stir among colleagues and ending her romance with Powers.
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Chicago
Mary Phelan
Potts Not Lone Runner In Marion County Senate Race
Troubles for Marion county Republicans grow as Alfred Potts faces challenge from several candidates for the state senate nomination. Rumors say Potts may run with no opposition, but opponents insist they are opposing him as they are opposing others. Potts is accused of claiming business support and leveraging a gas company movement to enter politics, drawing fire from multiple ambitious party candidates.
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Potts
Judge Defies County Council No Immunity For Clark
A county grand jury investigates Cyrus J. Clark former auditor amid secret expert findings. County Attorney Rueckelshaus disclosed expert report contents to Clark and his allies prompting debate over officials sharing information from graft investigations with those investigated.
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Cyrus J. Clark
Grand Jury
Riekelshaus
Cyrus Clark
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Hooton
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Flo
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Russian singer says New York only polite men are policemen
Miss Elena P Mizunin a Russian singer after four days in New York hurriedly sailed home claiming the only polite men in New York were the policemen She said she had little hospitality from New Yorkers and complained immigration officials were too inquisitive about foreigners
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New York
Death by own action at White River found in report
An unknown man told Mahoney of a man named Kierch who jumped into White River near the Belo and Indianapolis Southern railroads. Police searched but found no trace as the water was deep. Jacob Feltman, Chestnut Street, said Kierch had been living with him for days and had been missing.
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Belo
Indianapolis
Jacob Pight
White River
Tri- Nierch
Wilson and
Golnisch
Oor Ot
Kierch
Jacob Feltman
Chestnut St
Wierch
Divided Council Debates Legal Aid for Prosecutor
City lawmakers remain split over funding legal assistance to help the prosecutor pursue crooked office holders. The dispute centers on whether to appropriate money for ongoing investigations and court actions.
County council asked to fund graft counsel battle
The county council weighs a $2,500 appropriation demanded by Criminal Judge J A Pritchard to hire counsel for graft cases as public pressure clashes with political opponents. Monday's session follows a divided Saturday vote and scrutiny of sheriff and auditor finances, plus coal consumption records prompting an investigation.
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J. A. Pritchard
Hootons
Pritchard
Sherif Joseph Clays
Cyrus J. Clark
Clay
County Council Denies Juvenile Court Bill
Juvenile Court Judge G. W. Stubbs faces rejection as county council again refuses to approve his $81.64 claim for furniture and supplies for the court. The bill, deemed over the appropriation, was not considered at Saturday’s session.
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G. W. Stubbs
Judge Roby Improves After Illness at Home
Judge Roby of the appellate court has shown marked improvement after several weeks confined to his home with a severe grip. He is expected to be able to leave the house within a few days and resume duties.
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Judge Roby
F. &. Robs
Appellate Court
Dr J OC Alexander Seeks Democratic Coroner Nomination
Dr J OC Alexander, Indiana born and Indiana Medical College graduate, seeks the Democratic nomination for county coroner contesting the May 13 primaries. A longtime Indianapolis physician and charter member of the Indiana Democratic club, he emphasizes a businesslike, friendly race to win the fall election.
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Dr Alexander
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Indiana Medical College
Indianopolis
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Indiana Democratic Club
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Royal League, Owls
Wnights of Fidelity
Wonis
Pitman Convicted for Assault and Battery with Intent
Gideon Pitman aged 19 or 20 was found guilty by a jury on Saturday of assault and battery with intent to commit a felony and sentenced to prison for two to four years. The victim was Odessa Orr, Pitman’s sister.
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Odessa Orr
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Pitman
New York Republicans Face Divisions at State Convention
April 11 in New York, Republicans gather for the state convention amid factional splits over presidential instructions. A small opposition group threatens disruption on the floor while leaders like William Barnes Jr. cannot attend, and delegates reportedly align against Hughes amid tense proceedings and rumors of divisive debates.
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William Barnes, Jr
Albany County
New York
Paris Dispatch Details Moroccan Massacre Report
Dispatches from Paris describe French troops clashing with tribesmen in Morocco resulting in hundreds of deaths including women and children. Reports claim babies and children in arms were killed as peasants were overwhelmed. Debates surface over M Jaures claims of slaughter amid calls for government investigation.
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Morocco
Woman Overcomes Night Of Drinking With Doctor Aid
Birdie Matlock, 22, drank carbatic aeil at Taura Murray house 507 West New York Street Friday night. Dr. Wagner from city dispensary treated her through the night. she was out of danger.
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Taura Murray
New Yorkst
Dr. Wagner
Lingayontian gang battle leaves nine dead in Manila area
In Manila on April 11 the constabulary fought Lingayontian band in Bayombong district. Nine gang members were killed and several others probably fatally wounded after the assault followed the killing of a policeman. Some constabulary officers were lightly wounded.
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Constabulary
Bayombong
Shanel by President to Conference
Washington hears Shanel will attend a conference in May, following White House discussions and a formal invitation. The event details remain limited as officials confirm plans through diplomatic channels.
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Shanel
President invites five leading Democrats to governors conference
President Roosevelt in Washington invites William Jennings Bryan James J Hill Andrew Carnegie Grover Cleveland and John Mitchell to a White House conference of governors cabinet officials supreme court leaders MAS and inland waterways commission members on May 10. The president calls the five the braillest people of the country. All are Democrats and are sent personal invitations likely to accept.
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Roosevelt
William Jeaninss Bryan
James J. Hill
Andrew Carnegie
Vover Cleveland
John Mitchell
Allo
Supreme Court
MAS
Vangress
Inland Waterways Commission
Whitehouse
Unable to Certify Milk Supplier In Local Trial
Inspector George Cofir of the Liais Pure Food commission could not identify Pearl Evans grocer at 48 N Illinois Street as the man who bought milk said to be below standard. Evans was the only archer to avoid a fine. Several others including Anna Pergu son Mixe Shea Joan Horan John Kist rer Henry Artman and Louis Fah rembach were fined 310 and costs for selling milk below standard.
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Liais Pure Food Commission
Pearl Evans
Illinois St
Cellece Coure
Evans
Anna Perguson
Mixe Shea
Joan Horan
John Kistrer
Henry Artman
Henry Walser
John Reely
Ethannon Johnson
Lous Fahrembach
Ceeh
John Vandercook Dies After Operation in New York Hospital
John Vandercook, president of the United Press Association, died in a New York hospital following an operation for peritonitis. He had earlier worked in Cincinnati newspaper circles. A separate item notes the board of pharmacy will hold its quarterly exam next Monday at 10 am at the State House, with a record number of applicants.
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New York
John Vandercook
United Press Association
Vandercook
Cincinnati
Board of Pharmacy
State House
Boa
What Is Success In Today’s Want Ads
A brief self help styled note urges readers to act now by consulting The Sun want ads to find housing or other needs. It promises quick results if readers accurately state their wants or even print a small notice of their needs for responses.
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