Ex Judge R B Stephenson Dies After Insomnia Struggles
Noblesville Ind April 17 Ex Judge R B Stephenson 34 longtime Hamilton County bar leader died at 3 am from morphine amid a personal crisis. He led the county court six years gaining statewide respect for rulings in the McDonald will case. He helped probe William and Ira Christian fees, faced grand jury setbacks, leaves a widow and three children. He sought the state supreme bench and was a Scottish Rite mason.
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Noblesville
Ind
R. B. Stephenson
Hamilton County
Stephenson
Indianapolis
Supreme Bench
Wrecked Again in Plainfield Crash Injures Elderly Driver
In Plainfield Indiana on a Saturday afternoon Nathan Wasson an 80 year old pioneer member of the conservative friends church and his daughter in law Mrs Isaac Wright were thrown from a buggy when their horse ran away eggs dumped on them and Wasson suffered broken ribs a bruised shoulder and head injuries while Mrs Wright endured a sprained badly bruised wrist hand and head. Despite decades of prior injuries Wasson remains determined to recover.
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Plainfield
Ind
Nathan Wasson
Friends’ Church
Inlaw
Isaac Wright
Mr. Wasson
Alibi Defense Begins in Oland Murder Trial
In Muncie Indiana on April 17 the first defense witness Miss McClelland Freddie's teacher testified he was studious and well behaved at school until 4 pm the day of the murder. Prosecutor White concedes the alibi may lead to acquittal as defense questions cartridges found in the Clark lot.
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Oland
Munci
Ind
Miss McClelland
Freddie
Clark Lot
White
Ben Hur Dramatization Approved for Stage
Gen Lew Wallace has granted consent for a stage dramatization of his novel Ben Hur. Klaw and Erlanger will supervise the production with safeguards for the religious features during the performance in Crawfordsville Indiana on April 17.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Klaw & Erlanger
Stinging Rebuke by Rev Hearst Ends Term at Local Church
In Jeffersonville Indiana on Sunday April 17 Rev J P Hearst of the First Presbyterian Church preached his farewell sermon and delivered a sharp rebuke to his congregation over backbiting. He has resigned and accepted a call to Crown Point Indiana.
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Hearst
Jeffersonville
Ind
J. P. Hearst
First Presbyterian.church
Crown Point
Danville
W. Kh. C
I. L. Carmon
North Salem
Arkansas Traveler
Westcott
Richmond
Tom Nolan
Sherman House
Crawfordsville
Logansport
Sangster Brothers
Arlington Hotel
Tipton
E. E. VanBuskirk
Ford
Barrier Hotel
Marion
Daniel Stewart Drug Company
Indianapolis
Wireless telegraphy success at Notre Dame two tests
Prof Jerome J Green of Notre Dame reports two successful wireless telegraphy experiments. The first reached 200 feet with doors and windows closed, the second covered 400 yards between buildings.
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Notre Dame
Notre Damp
Ind
Jerome J. Green
Notre Dame University
Campbell Taken In A Gypsy Scam At Auburn Ind
Mrs Lee Campbell 29 reportedly a valued gypsy seeks $4000 paid to her father in law for her husband. She claims 400 weekly fortune telling income and is suspected of drama to inflame a gypsy lover rivalry. Also Corydon report of Lillie Prell drowning after note about burial funds and a rival marriage.
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Auburn
Ind
Lee Campbell
Campbell
Corydon
Lillie B. Prell
Louisville
Ben
Charles appointed Supervisor in FILLE Indiana
Covert Named. FILLE Ind April 17. Charles appointed supervisor in My.
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Covert
Fille
Ind
Charles
Tailor Jacob Beckler Dies in Suicide After Trio of Losses
In Brazil Indiana on April 17 Jacob Beckler a tailor of 20 years here shot himself in the temple and died his wife had recently died in an Indianapolis hospital and despondency seized him.
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Brazil
Ind
Jacob, Beckler
Indianapolis
Patriotic death ends in tragedy at Stockwell home
Mrs. Fred Johnson of Stockwell hanged herself from a transom beam using a five foot bunting strip. The incident occurred on April 17 in Lapayettir reports. No further details released.
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Lapayettr
Ind
Fred Johnson
Stockwell
Season opens with large crowd at French Lick
Concessions granted to strikers at Little’s coal mine. Fire damages Newton business blocks, losses tallied. Reports of meningitis deaths, public notices, and local political contests across Indiana towns.
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French Lick
Little’s
Porter Resigns as President’s Secretary
Washington April 17 John Addison Porter secretary to the president has tendered his resignation citing ill health He has been ill for two or three weeks The formal retirement will be announced soon George B Cortelyou assistant secretary will probably succeed him
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Washington
John Addison Porter
Geo. B. Cortelyou
Man Claims Ill Horse as Doctor in Indiana Farm Tale
Miller Gladden, 27, a farmer seven miles west of Indianapolis, has been adjudged insane after insisting his horse is a doctor and can cure his stomach trouble. He believes the animal possesses healing powers and serves as his medical remedy.
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Miller Gladden
Indiianapolis
Edward Bretz Seen Safe After Missing Incident
Edward A Bretz formerly reported missing from 1649 Hall Place was found alive Sunday. Neighbors and police had searched the area after his disappearance last week, and Bretz returned home in good condition.
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Edward A. Bretz
Hall Place
Mrs. Doerres Will Abated Wilhelmine Motie Case
The article notes the will of Wilhelmine Doerre is curtailed or reduced in probate. The proceedings concern asset distribution and potential adjustments to be made under state probate law. Names and exact amounts are not fully clear from the readable text.
Jefferson dinner stirs Gotham with Bryan crowd
The New York Jefferson dinner drew nearly 3,000 attendees at Grand Central Palace with 2,000 listening to speeches by O H P Belmont John Clark Ridpath Judge Tarvin and W J Bryan. Bryan denounced opposition to the Chicago platform and invoked currency policy amid Cuba and Philippines critiques.
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New York
Gotham
Grand Central Palace
O. H. P. Belmont
John Clark Ridpath
Judge Tarvin
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
Cuba
Philippines
Bryan to Attend Jeffersonian Dinner in New York
Col. William J. Bryan visits Schenectady and will return Tuesday for the working men's $1 Jeffersonian dinner at Grand Central Palace. Speakers include Pingree, Mayor Jones, and Congressman Towne. Bryan praises the Chicago platform reception as the finest banquet in numbers and behavior.
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New York
Wm. J. Bryan
Schenectady
Wild life ends in the workhouse for Gertrude Walters
Gertrude Walters known as Gladys Watson died after falling from the fourth cell tier in the Indianapolis workhouse. She had a history of discharge from the Door of Hope and a 195 day sentence for an alleged attempt to kill the matron. Authorities describe a troubled, violent life and note a concealed pair of scissors found at the workhouse.
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Gertrude Walters
Gladys Watson
Women’s Department
Maud Mitchell
John W. Walters
Robinson
Ind
Indianapolis
Door of Hope
Carson
Essmaan
Struck by a Car Injures Howard Family
Mr and Mrs Asher P Howard are confined to bed at 233 Trowbridge Street after a Sunday streetcar collision on Washington Street west of Irvington. Mr Howard suffers broken collar bones on both sides and internal injuries while Mrs Howard is badly bruised and their 10 year old daughter Carrie has a head cut. The family SUV was dragged along the track edge as the buggy separated from the horse and narrowly escaped instant death.
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Asher P. Howard
Trowpridge St
Mr. Howard
Washington St
Irvington
Howard
Woody
Miss Leonard and Suitor Seized En Route to Indianapolis
Miss Minnie Leonard Eddyville Kentucky maid came to Indianapolis to marry C. Cabanne of St Louis but was intercepted by police. Detective Kinney took them to Louisville where they disappeared. After a search the duo was found at the New Albany police station having been lured by authorities. The girl’s father did not meet Cabanne and advised against the match. Leonard insists she will wed.
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Minnie Leonard
Eddyville
Indianapolis
Cabanne
St. Louis
Louisville
Kinney
Miss Leonard
New Albany
Johnson Sent Up for Burglary and Larceny
Ed Johnson, 17, appeared in criminal court Monday with a suspended judgment of one to three years for burglary and grand larceny. He failed to keep his promise to reform.
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Johnson
Ed Johnson
Pfau Sale of Capitol District Residence 92000
George and Mary Pfau sold the northwest corner residence at Tenth Street and Capitol to Joseph V A Rink for 920,000.
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George and
Mary Pfau
Tenth-st
Capitol
Joseph
Picquart Stands Firm Against Dreyfus Confession Claims
In Paris on April 17 the Vigaro reports Col. Picquart's testimony before the court of cassation. Picquart says the Dreyfus confession to Capt. LeBrun-Renaud was never confirmed and that DeCiam and Henry launched a campaign to ruin him after he asserted Dreyfus innocence.
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Paris
Vigaro
Col
Picquart
Court of Cassation
Dreyfus
LeBrun-Renaud
DeCiam
Henry
Warships urged over canal funding in Germany plan
Berlin April 17 The Post leads the push for rapid Germany naval expansion urging that 280000000 marks slated for canals be diverted to building war ships. It cites Germany's inadequate representation at Samoa as context for stronger naval focus.
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Berlin
Post
Germany
Samoa
Marine Bank to Liquidate and Exit Cleveland Market
The Marine bank in Cleveland Ohio will quit business immediately and liquidate its assets. The bank has been losing money and will cease operations as of now.
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Bank
Biz
Claveland, O
The
Marine Bank
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Offered for Quick Burn and Scratch Relief
Advertises Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for bodily pain with instant relief for burns cuts sprains and accidents claiming powerful soothing effects and ready remedy in every home.
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Dr. Thomas
Big Four Route to Denver Fast Peoria Division Schedule
The quickest path to Denver and the Pacific coast runs via the Peoria division of the Big Four leaving Indianapolis at 7 33 a m daily except Sundays. It reaches Denver at 6 20 the next morning with only one car change at Union depot Peoria. H M Bronson A G BP A
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Big Four
Denver
Pacific Coast
Peoria
Indianapolis
Union Depot
H. M. Bronson
Bicycles Guaranteed $25 Wheel at Pfleger Store
Jos C Pfleger at 232 East Washington street advertises a full line of White and Featherstone bicycles with a guaranteed $25 wheel offer, highlighting low prices and a large selection for buyers.
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White and Featherstone
Jos
C. Pfleger
Washington St
The Best Business Lunch At Ormonde Restaurant
The Best Business Lunch served in the city at the Ormonde 16 W Pearl St from 1 am to 2 pm offering meals priced from 1 cent.
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Ormonde
Pearl St
Cover Your Old Brick Buildings with Rock Faced Stone Imitation
H. L. Shute announces rock faced stone imitation coverings for old brick buildings. Located at 34 Talbot block, readers are urged to consider updating façades with the new exterior treatment.
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H. L. Shute
Talbot Block
For Sale Miscellaneous Column Noted by The Sun
The Sun highlights a quick and cheap exchange system as its main objective in the For Sale Miscellaneous column. The item emphasizes accessible trading methods, aiming to facilitate fast economical exchanges for readers.
City Markets Apr 17 Indianaol is shopping list continues
Indianapolis April 17 no changes in city markets. Extensive list of provisions includes smoked meats with various hams shoulders and bacon prices, dried beef hams, pork products, lard, fresh pork loins cottage hams and tender loins, fruits such as peaches apples strawberries and citrus, vegetables, canned vegetables, fish, seeds, nuts, flour and feed, grains, sugars, oils, drugs, cheese butter eggs live poultry coal and more with detailed per unit prices.
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California
Hamlets
Weiner Uretica
Indiana
Common Lake
Ridges Woo A
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal Gold
Windsor Ex
Ridgewood
Jersey
Marion Club
New York State
Wisconsin
Michigan
da Ib
Brazil
Island City
Paragon
Jackson
Pittsburg
Winifrede
Blossburg
Nawha
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Co-operative Telephone Company
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Fairmount
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