Thaw Release Battle Grows as Family Vies to Block
Harry Thaw faces a new legal push for freedom from Matteawan as Mrs Thaw and his kin mobilize to stop his escape. He has hidden $120000 and plans to spend it once a habeas corpus hearing in Newburgh opens Saturday morning. Meanwhile a separate tale covers 19 year old Florence Farwell McGibbon eloping with Roy McGibbon and being confined by her guardians in a New York boarding school after a quick church wedding. The bridegroom, a McGill law student, is son of the late Canadian lawyer R D McGibbon. The families eye the situation with disapproval and secrecy. Different fronts show a family drama amid sensational society headlines.
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New York
William Thaw
Harry Thaw
Matteawan Insane Asylum
Stanford White
Thaw
Hana
Newburgh Court
James ¢. Graham
Roy
Florence Farwell-McGibbon
Florence Winn Farwell- McGibbon
Mrs. Finch
Roy Hosmer McGibbon
Manhattan
Twenty-ninth Street
Fifth Avenue
McGibbon
McGill University
R. D. McGibbon
Canada
Wm. Farwell
Egypt
Luther Asher in Jail Over Grand Jury Case
Danville Ind April 22 Luther Asher held in jail for failing to post 3000 to answer to the grand jury on charges brought by his two young daughters after his wife killed herself in a domestic trouble case.
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Danville
Ind
Luther Asher
Cross Swords and Hearts Wounded
In Vienna on April 22 Count Sternberg and Herr Bergmann, Austrian parliament members, dueled in a lampsighted room after police vigilance hindered them. Bergmann was wounded in the encounter.
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Vienna
Count Sternberg
Herr Bergmann
Gentry Show Exhibits Sacred Water Buffalo From India
The Gentry show features two sacred water buffalo from the river Ganges, revered by Brahmins. Smuggling is suspected as the animals arrived via the Madrasah of Pattiala during a five year span, with a story of gifts and letters from an Indian ruler. The placid, docile creatures draw crowds alongside the show’s other exotic acts.
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Gentry
Ganges
India
Madrasah
Pattiala
Mr. Gentry
San Antonio
Guilty Plea in Horse Theft Case in Danville
Milton Moreland and Howard Young both of Cincinnati pleaded guilty to stealing a horse at Clayton. They were bound over to the grand jury and are jailed awaiting further action.
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Danville
Ind
Milton Moreland
Howard Young
Cincinnati
Clayton
Mediation Pauses Vanderbilt Divorce Case Action
New York April 22 awaiting mediation by Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr all moves in the divorce suit of former Elsie French against her multimillionaire husband Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt have been halted.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Elsie French
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
There's a Reason Grape-Nuts Nourishes Mind and Body
An advertising claim describes Grape-Nuts as more than a breakfast food. It emphasizes wheat and barley nourishment, quick absorption to rebuild brain and nerves, and energy for thinking and acting while noting flavor enhances appetite.
Burns Fatal to Alcohol Otive Victim
Mrs Daisy Jones wife of A H Jones died early Wednesday after a Tuesday noon explosion burned her from forehead to waist at 2314 College avenue Physicians said recovery improbable and she suffered until death Also survived by her husband and two children Harry age 13 and Nell age 10 Jones an attorney was in Andersen trying a murder case when summoned home
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Daisy Jones
A. H. Jones
College Avenue
Mrs. Jones
Harry
Nell
Mr. Jones
Andersen
Senator Knox to Speak at Carnegie Hall in New York
Senator Phila der C. Knox of Pennsylvania arrived in New York from Washington to address Civic Forum at Carnegie Hall on the topic The Railroads, the People and the National Authority.
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New York
Philader C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Washington
Civic Forum
Carnegie Hall
Knox
National Authority
Experts Find Flawed County Bills Process
Experts report to the grand jury highlights lax methods in the clerk’s office on county claims. They note many claims lack signers and proper affidavits, with handwriting by the escriven clerk and no verification. The grand jury exonerates the coroner, finding his conduct lawful.
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Grand Jury
Grandeis
Ringling Brothers' Show Brings 680 Horses to Indianapolis
Ringling Brothers' Wonderful Shows arrive in Indianapolis on Monday May 4 featuring over 650 horses including more than 500 thoroughbreds. The parade starts at 10 am with masters of riding in an international display of equestrian art. Reserved seats available at Henry J. Huder's drug store.
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America
Kingling Brothers
Ringling Brothers
Indianapolis
Henry J. Huder
Hoosier Pastor Brings Damascus Sword Home
Rev Clem Ricketts returned to Frankfort Indiana from a 92 day tour of Egypt Palestine Italy Switzerland France Germany Spain and England as part of a 049 member party that sailed from New York February 2 aboard a chartered vessel. He brought home a sword believed to have been forged in Damascus as a relic.
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Frankfort
Ind
Clem Ricketts
Holy Land
New York City
Egypt
Palestine
Italy
Switzerland
France
Germany
Spain
England
Rome
New York
Rickett
Damascus
Merry Widow Hat Sparks London Talk
London observers describe a new wide-rimmed straw hat seen in the city, likened by some to the famed Merry Widow sailor hat that has stirred interest in America. The trend signals a bold millinery influence crossing the Atlantic.
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Merry Widow
London
America
Cure Deafness With Free April Treatment At Local Office
A public notice claims thousands cured of deafness and head noises by a home treatment program in Indianapolis and Noblesville. It advertises free April visits, offers testimonials from elderly patients, and urges readers to write or send $1.60 if out of town.
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Miles Bassett
Noblesville
Ind
Thomas Houston
North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis
M. S. Reybolt
Ben Davis
Fairmount
Thomas Hodson
South Capitol Avenue
Arthur Coy
East Wabash Street
Huldah Xelsee
Michigan Street
Olis
Jennie Rubey
Emily
Senate Avenue
Vermont Street
Inanipolis
Robert Keller
South Meridian Street
Samuel Hopkins
North Gate Street
Brightwood
Bir
Isaac Weaver
Plainfield
New York
Texas
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