Judge Rules Hyde Case On One Point In Typhoid Link
In Kansas City April 20 Judge Latchow overruled the defense objection to nurse Pearl Keller’s testimony about typhoid deaths in the Swope household and a typhus epidemic. The state says these facts connect to a broader plot behind Col. Thomas L. Swope’s death. Keller, Hyde, his wife, and Mrs. Logan Swope are key witnesses in the murder trial of Dr. Hyde.
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Kansas City, Mo
Latchow
Hyde
Moss Hunton
Christian Swope
Swope
Dr. Hyde
Thomas L. Swope
Flunton
Pearl Keller
Colonel Swope
Kansas City
Miss Keller
Logan Swope
Drexel and Bride Now in Catskills
Anthony J. Drexel Jr and Marjorie Gould wed yesterday and departed for Furlough Lodge in the Catskills. The secret honeymoon spot, kept by the couple and families, became public as they left quietly after the reception. The Catskills resort is publicized as the Gould family’s summer base through George J Gould.
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Anthony J. Drexel, Jr
Marjorie Gould
Catskil
George J. Gould
Mr. Drexel
One Dollar Left to Daughter in Will Case
Frederick Sondermann leaves 1 silver dollar from his 34 000 dollar estate to daughter Otillie Mueller. A clause notes he had aided her husband and farm. after he became unable to pay board they cast him out. Remainder of the estate goes to Frieda Sendermann.
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Frederick Sondermann
Otillie Mueller
Indianapolis
Frieda Sendermann
Hair Pulling Court Scene In Damage Suit
A clash erupted in superior court as Otto A Pfeisterer and Marguerite Tompkins testified over a $2000 damage claim against Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company. An on train dispute over transfers led to forcible ejection and a subsequent hair pulling incident aboard the street car.
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Otto A. Pfeisterer
Marguerite Tompkins
Indianapels Traction & Terminal Company
Superior Court
Pfeisterer
Miss Tompkins
Customs Court to Be Organized
Washington April 20. The court of customs appeals will organize tomorrow with R M Montgomery of Michigan presiding judge arranging the opening. The court aims to expedite customs decisions long delayed. Every appeal from the board of general appraisers will be transferred to the new tribunal.
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Washington
Court of Customs Appeals
Congress
R. M. Montgomery
Michigan
Board of General Appraisers
Troops Sent To Santa Clara Province Over Racial Uprising
In Bavana on April 20 one thousand troops including artillery cavalry and infantry left Camp Columbia for Santa Clara province amid a rising of black residents. Officials say the trouble appears to be racial rather than revolutionary.
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Bavana
Camp Columbia
Santa Clara Province
Mark Twain in Critical Condition at Connecticut Clinic
Bulletin from Redding, April 20 reports Samuel L. Clemens growing weaker as doctors administer oxygen in a last effort. From Danbury, April 20 notes he passed a restful night but shows no sign of improvement. Dr. Halsey remained at his side and his daughter Mrs Ossip Gabrilovitch stayed in the room after arriving from abroad following a cablegram about his critical state.
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Redding
Conn
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Sr. Quintard
New York
Clemens
Ossip Gabrilovitch
Investigation into Local Beef Firms Resumes in St Louis
The inquiry into area packing concerns aimed at proving control by the National Packing Company was resumed in St Louis as Attorney General Major Issala sought sufficient facts to launch further actions. Representatives acknowledged the National Packing Company’s interest in the St Louis Dressed Beef Company while denying illegal operation, arguing Major must prove wrongdoing.
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Louis, Mo
National Packing Company
Major Issala
Combine
St. Louis
National Concertr
Major
Lim
Beveridge Emerges as Possible Senate Leader
Sun's Washington Service notes Beveridge is singled out in eastern press as a prospective senate leader amid Aldrich and Hale retirements. He stands on the steering committee guiding legislation and, by seniority, could head the committee if progressives reorganize the chamber.
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Senate
Sun’s
Washington Service
Hibbs
Washington
Senator Beveridge
Senator Lodge
Once County Seat Sold to Pay Debt in Indiana Auction
The former county seat of Berrien County Mich located 15 miles north of South Bend was sold at auction to satisfy a mortgage held by John E Cavanaugh of Chicago. The property fetched $3024 84 and had hosted hundreds of dances in the former courthouse.
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Sun
South Bend
Ind
Berrien County
Mich
John E. Cavanaugh
Chicago
Court House
Walker Chosen Second Vice President of Commercial Club
Merie N. A. Walker city attorney elected second vice-president of the Commercial Club at a director’s meeting to replace William W. Richardson who was transferred to Pittsburg. Directors urge business men to close stores at 5 PM for a large Indiana Sunday School parade on April 26 in Indianapolis with 3000 plus young women viewing from the monument steps.
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Merie N. A. Walker
Commercial Club
William W. Richardson
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Indiana Sunday School Association
Indianapolis
Richard Croker Sails for London
Richard Croker former Tammany Hall chief sailed to day for London. He said Mayor Gaynor would be a good mayor and predicted a broader shift in public opinion. He cited Aldridge’s defeat for Congress as evidence of a likely Democratic congressional outcome.
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New York
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
London
Croker
Gaynor
Aldridge
Congress
Husband advises wife to go home in divorce case
Gertrude Viola Baker says her husband Bonnie Charles Baker urged her to return to her mother rather than face life on nothing. She filed for divorce in circuit court this morning seeking dissolution of their marriage.
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Gertrude Viola Baker
Bonnie Charles Baker
Thorntown State Bank Incorporated in Indiana
The state bank of Thorntown Indiana has been incorporated with capital stock of 40000 dollars. Most of the stock is held in Thorntown by Richard Ke Niven W C Jaques W C Brook and George T Neptune, who are large stockholders.
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State Bank of
Thorntown
Ind
Richard ‘Ke. Niven
W. C. Jaques
W. C. Brook
George T. Neptune
TRACTION AND TERMINAL CO PURCHASED BY T H I & E
The Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co's street car system and building become part of the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern traction Co. The merger keeps operations separate under shared management with stock swapped into T H I & E. Financing attracts eastern capital, with bonds held by Drexel, Estabrook, and Lee Higginson.
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Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Indianapolis
Market
Illinois Street
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
T. H. I. & E. Company
Terre Haute
Paris
Ill
Richmond
Ind
Lafayette
Martinsville
Danville
IndianaojNis Traction and Terminal Company
Hugh J. McGowan
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal
Drexel and Company
Philadelphia
Estabrook and Company
Lee Higginson and Company
Boston
Tawney Repudiated by Party Members in Minnesota
In Dodge Center Minnesota Progressive Republicans in the First district convention urged defeating Congressman James A Tawney in the Republican primaries. A committee was named to select a candidate opposing the Payne Aldrich regime, signaling a strong insurgent challenge in the district.
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Gressman
James A. Tawney
Stivers
Dodge Center
Payne- Aldrich
Clubman Found with Bullets in Body in Chicago
Charles Fisan Drath a prominent clubman and Monarch Leather executive was found shot to death in his parents home in Chicago. Police investigate as his younger brother Edwin Elsendrath 14 discovered him in his room with a hunting rifle nearby.
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Chicago
Charles Fisandrath
Monarch Leather Company
Edwin Elsendrath
Tariff Praise Defeats Stand Pat Aldridge
Tariff Praise defeats Stand Pat Aldridge in a decisive vote as Taft era allies press economic policy. The outcome signals shifting support for tariff measures and party strategy amid broader fiscal debates.
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Pat Aldridge
Havens is boomed for governorship in Rochester
In Rochester on April 20 supporters of newly elected Congressman James S. Havens declared him the likely successor to Governor Hughes. Havens won a Democratic victory over Republican George W. Aldridge by 5831 votes, with campaign energy shifting to a statewide bid. Leaders credit public disapproval of the Payne Aldrich tariff for Havens momentum.
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Rochester
James
Havens
Congress
Iate
James Breck Perkins
George W. Aldridge
Monroe County
Hughes
Aldridge
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Morrison
Perkins
Rochester City
Halbert
Greenleaf
Missouri
C. C. Atkinson
DeArmond
Massachusetts
E. N. Loss
New York
J. Havena
George W. Aldetidge
N. Y
George W. Aldrich
James S.S. Havens
Rochester Election Signals Tariff Clash and Havens Victory
Rochester voters largely reaffirmed Havens in a citywide result that favored tariff reform doubts amid high living costs. The wool schedule drew primary criticism from Rochester garment workers and factories, while Taft endorsements aimed to counter anti tariff sentiment. Democrats argue the vote reflected tariff concerns rather than personal influence, noting alleged campaign finance effects and AFL support.
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Rochester
N. Y
Havens
Taft
Aldridge
Woman Tries Suicide During Card Trick in Newcastle
Special to The Sun. Newcastle Ind April 20 A 24 year old Mrs Lester Elmore attempted death by carbolic acid after suspecting her husband of infidelity during a card trick. Physicians used a stomach pump and she survived.
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Newcastle
Ind
Lester Elmore
Agen
Paroled Man Returned to Prison for Parole Violation
Bloomington report says James H. Chanler was taken to Michigan City prison at noon yesterday for parole violation. Chanler is charged with attempting to kill Frank Jones.
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Bloomington
Ind
James H. Chanler
Michigan City
Chanler
Frank Jones
Divorce suit cites wife devotion to religious work in Bedford
Bedford Ind April 20 Mrs John B Goff files for divorce from Josephine Goff alleging excessive time spent on religious and charitable activities The Goffs are prominent in the fashionable west end
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Sun
Bedford
Ind
John B. Goff
Josephine
Goffs
West End
Beveridge Trims Lodge With Frugal Price Probe Maneuver
In Washington Senator Beveridge mocked Senator Lodge by citing a Boston wire report that undercut Lodge’s plan for 865000 to hire 100 special agents to study food prices. Beveridge claimed cheaper evidence from Lodge’s own city undermined the costly committee expense and suggested political motives behind the resolution.
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Lodge
Massachusetts
Beveridge
Boston
Air
Barber license ordinance takes effect next Sunday
The barbers license ordinance does not become effective until next Thursday. Police will delay Sunday shop enforcement. About half the city’s barbers have licenses, while many remain unlicensed and oppose enforcement with the unlicensed group.
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Sept. Hyland
May St
Nese
Census Man Faces Woman With Gun
A census enumerator confronted a woman who threatened to shoot him if he pressed for information. James Hurst and a bureau inspector arrived. After a tense standoff, the revolver vanished, the questions were answered, but she could not recall her age.
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Twelfth Ward
James Hurst
Indianapolis
Hurst
Fom
Recall of Papal Nuncio Pignatelli Linked to Roosevelt Visit
Dispatches from Rome report an unofficial Rome newspaper announcing the recall of Mgr. Pignatelli, papal nuncio at Vienna, after he called on Col. Roosevelt in Vienna last Saturday. The move was conveyed by Central News sources in London dated April 20.
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London
Central News
Rome
Mgr. Pignatelli
Vienna
Col
Roosevelt
Two Prisoners Escape From Greenfield Jail Break
Greenfield Indiana April 20 Leonard Fletcher forgery and Cor din Martin safe blowing escaped from county jail between midnight and 3 am by lifting a steel floor plate covering a backhole used after a prior breakout. They tore iron bars from the stairway to pry the plate open and descended into a coal cellar. Dan Williams and others asleep claim ignorance of the escape. Fletcher was to be returned to Michigan City for parole violation.
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Fletcher
Michigan City
Dan Williams
Martfin
Williams
Railroad Wins Damage Suit In State Court
The appellate court reversed the Pike circuit court and denied damages to farmer Fred H. Poetker whose land was flooded by water backed up by the Southern Railway. The court ruled the farm should have connected his drain to the railway culvert at his own expense, noting the railroad had enlarged the water outlet under its tracks.
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Pike
Fred H. Poetker
Southern Railway Company
Rabb
Ellenberger Woods Picnic Ground Set For City Use
Ellenberger Woods will be used as a public picnic ground this summer not yet purchased by the city. A custodian has prepared the tract for gatherings as Sunday schools and other organizations seek to use the site. Plans include an athletic field with two baseball diamonds and boulevard links connecting Garfield park to Pleasant Run and Shelby street as the system expands.
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Park Board
Mienberger Woods
Garfield Park
Pleasant
Illinois cities shift as wets gain four towns
Chicago area report notes after yesterday's elections thirty-seven Illinois cities now issue saloon licenses. The tally shifts from 20 wet and 17 dry to 24 wet and 13 dry with Naperville flipping from dry to wet by one vote after two years dry.
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Chicago
Illinois
Naperville
Sick Woman Climbs Roof After Delirious Morning
Mrs Eva Tomlinson long ill crawled from a second story window at 818 West Walnut onto the porch roof before neighbors intervened. They pulled her back inside and she was taken to the City hospital for treatment.
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Eva Tomlinson
West Walnut Street
City Hospital
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Drexel and
Bride
Catskills
Bulletin
Danbury, Conn
Samuel L
Ion
Robert H. Halsey
National Packing Co
Indiana
Hale
Aldrich
Progressives
Washington, D. C
M.N. A. Walker
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Company
James Tawney
Minnesota
Minn
Tariff
Hole
Beverlage
Pope
Greenfield
the Sun
Greenfield, Ind
Leonard
Ellenberger Woods
Park Commissioners
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