Brown Is Unanimously Elected Supreme Chancellor
Brown of Cleburne Texas wins unanimous election as supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in Boston. He succeeds Charles E Barnes of Jacksonville Illinois in a ceremony noted across the nation on August 6.
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Jenkins Rubber Works
Fatler
Salamanca
N. Y
William van Aernam
Henry
Algeria
Paris
Constantine
Erichsen
Copenhagen
Greenland
Mylus Erichsen
London
Oceana
Firth of Forth
Philadelphia
Rodman Wanamaker
New York
Carmine Amore
Michael Mertella
Mertella
Cardinal Gibbons III
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Wife Eloped Hoodand Asks For Children
A divorcee petition filed in circuit court alleges Edna Richards ran off with grocer J. J. Stewart in April 1908 taking two of her children. Arthur H. Richards seeks custody of a four year old son and a six year old daughter. He claims she cursed him and his health suffered from her misconduct.
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H. Richards
Edna Richards
J. J. Stewart
Mr. Richards
Stewart
Richards
Mud Lake Mystery Head Found In Chicago Crime
The dismembered head of the Mud Lake mystery was recovered at W Thirty first Street and St Louis Avenue in a mudhole. Police say it is part of the body with other portions traced to a drainage canal and river. A Greek leader in the padrone system, targeted by federal authorities, was arrested as police and immigration inspectors pursue the murder as possible vengeance for information against Greek slavemasters.
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Chicago
W. Thirty-first Street
St. Louis Avenue
Ruckelshaus Expected to Return to City Soon
County Attorney John C. Ruckelshaus is due back this week from Walloon Lake Michigan where he and his family spent several summer weeks. His law partner M A Ryan will depart soon for a fishing trip likely to take him to northeast Indiana streams with notable citizens.
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John C. Ruckelshaus
Walloon Lake
Petoskey
Mich
M. A. Ryan
Ruckelshaus
Indiana
Burglars Target Two Homes In Local Neighbourhood
Burglars entered Mrs William Jones home at 03 Virginia Avenue through a side window on Wednesday night and took money. At the home of Mrs Cramer on Twenty second Street and College Avenue, burglars attempted a break in but fled after an unsuccessful attempt.
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William Jones
Virginia
Cramer
College Avenue
Parker Backs Bryan and Kern in L A Campaign Speech
Alton B. Parker, Democratic 1906 presidential hopeful, spoke in support of Bryan and Kern to about 2000 at Temple auditorium Los Angeles. He urged tariff reform as the central issue and condemned corporate campaign contributions.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Alton B. Parker
Bryan
Kern
Temple Auditorium
Parker
Vandalia Locomotive Crush Injures Indiana Man
Joseph Brewer aged 48 was struck by a Vandalia locomotive while walking on tracks near the belt junction with Vandalia. His left leg was crushed below the knee and two fingers on his left hand were mangled. He lived near Sanborn Indiana and was supervising a cattle car.
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Joseph Brewer
Brewer
Sanborn
Ind
Given Chance to Reform Jack Kiles Freed Under Withheld Sentence
Jack Kiles, a youthful prisoner charged with petit larceny, pleaded guilty and was released in a criminal court Thursday under a withheld sentence.
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Jack Kiles
Finney Hangs Self in Hancock County Jail
Thomas Finney a 48 year old Anderson man who was jailed in Hancock County after forgery convictions hanged himself with suspenders in his cell early this morning. He had forged two checks to buy medicine and food for his ill wife and children, was sentenced to six months, and had shown despondency since his arrest. His body was found at 1 am. remains will be sent to Anderson for burial.
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Greenfield
Ind
Thomas Finney
Anderson
Hancock County
Finney
Blue River Township
Horse Thief Detective Association
Hicks Will Leaves Estates to Mary Hearne After Shared Bequests
The will of the late John Hicks dated Thursday leaves $5 to each of Edward, John, and James Hicks. The remainder goes to Mary Hearne, comprising a balance of $400 less 915, held in the Indiana Trust Company. Henry J. Mauer serves as executor with witnesses Q A Turner, John W Rosemeyer and Kathryn West.
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John Hicks
Edward
John
James Hicks
Mary Hearne
Indiana Trust Company
Henry J. Mauer
Q. A. Turner
John W. Rosemeyer
Kathryn West
Negro burglar found guilty and sentenced to reform school
Noah Parker, a Black man, insisted on trial for grand larceny and was convicted in criminal court on Thursday. He received a sentence to the Jeffersonville reformatory for one to 14 years and a $1000 fine.
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Noah Parker
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Taft urges reform of court codes and fees in push for quicker justice
At Hot Springs Va Taft told the Virginia Bar Association the nation must improve administration of justice by simplifying codes and routing most litigation to trial and intermediate appellate courts He calls for mandatory reduction of court costs and higher judge qualifications for small claims and proposes a federal law for official arbitration in interstate damage cases involving employees
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Hot Springs
Wiliam H. Taift
Virginia Bar Association
Taft
Supreme Court of the
United States
Tenth Ward Democrats in Fine Fettle
The Prospect Democratic club met at Prospect and Keystone, enrolling new members including former Republicans. Officers project near 500 by nomination day, with members praising earnest campaign spirit and inviting all city Democrats to next Wednesday’s special program.
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Prospect Democratic Club
Prospect and
Keystone
Republican Party
Tenth Ward
Priests Remembered in Mary Flesk's Will
The will of the late Mary Flesk, probated Thursday, leaves 106 dollars to Father Francis Gavish and nothing to Father Patrick Griffin. Sister Bridget Flesk receives the residue. Joseph F. Markey is executor, with Sister Vincent and Joseph F. Markey as witnesses.
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Mary Flesk
Francis Gavish
Patrick Griffin
Bridget Flesk
Joseph FW. Markey
Vincent
Joseph F. Markey
Beers Given to Girls Under 14 Leads to Court Case
Frank Gardner and Margaret Connolly of 550 EF Market Street stood trial in juvenile court on charges of giving beer to Ivy Jett and Daisy Jett, both under 14. Each girl reportedly drank three glasses, and Gardner allegedly assaulted Ivy Jett after intoxication.
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Market Street
Ivy Jett
Daisy
Jett
Gard
Ner
Frank Gardner
Boy Thief Promises to Lead Good Life
Gregory Powers aged 19 pleaded guilty to petit larceny in criminal court and sentence was withheld. The boy promised to live right and was given another chance.
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Gregory Powers
Parish divorce case cites ten years of separation
Eliza E Parish sues William H Parish for divorce in superior court. Married in 1897 and separated in 1907 after ten years of alleged wrongs, the couple seeks dissolution of their marriage in the court proceedings.
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Eliza E. Parish
William H. Parish
Superior
McGregor graft trial exposes state weak case
The Marion county graft case against John McGregor collapses under a weak prosecution narrative. The article contrasts the state’s failings with McGregor’s innocence claims, noting inconsistent evidence, missteps in deposit and park rehearsal episodes, and unexpected defense testimony from a key witness that shifted juror perception.
JURY ACQUITS MC GREGOR IN BRIBE CASE AT MARION
John McGregor, longtime Marion County Commissioner, is found not guilty of soliciting and accepting a bribe tied to a boiler contract. The verdict ends the case against McGregor and undermines related charges against Thomas Spafford and Atlas Engine Works defendants.
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Marion County
John McGregor
McGregor
Board of County Commissioners
Emmett Huggins
Huggins
Hancock
Marion
J. F. Wild & Co
James B. Smith
Lawrence Township
Thomas FE. Spafford
Mr. Spafford
Charles S. Roney
Thomas &. Spafford
Thomas RB. Knekley
Atlas Engine Works
Arthur W. Wilcotts
James M. Broucher
Rackley
Wilcutta
Broucher
Spafford
Stolen Groceries Land Two Behind Bars
Grant Anderson a grocer of Elwood Ind was jailed after police proved he received stolen goods. Detectives traced shipments from Henry Brandt a former Indianapolis Fancy Grocery clerk who admits shipping large quantities of groceries out of the city. Anderson and Brandt were taken into custody as evidence mounted.
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Grant Anderson
Elwood
Ind
Anderson
Indianapolis
Frank Duncan
Henry Brandt
Indianapolis Fancy Grocery Company
Brandt
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Raymond Kyle
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