Pretty Van Patterson Faces Ghastly Skeleton in Court
Nan Patterson, the pretty actress accused of murder, endured a grisly court display as doctors and lawyers examined skin fragments, vertebrae, and a headless skeleton to trace the bullet’s path in the Caesar Young case. The proceedings featured objections overruled and tense exchanges between counsel, while a touching moment saw Mrs Rosa di Pietro praying for Patterson's freedom.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Young
Medical College
Caesar” Young
Bath
Rosa
Pietro
Dogan
Petra
Ja) Pietra
di Pietro
Self Control Through Postum Coffee Aid Foreman’s Turnaround
A night foreman at American Locomotive Go recounts quitting tea and coffee over years of headaches and heartburn. After trying Postum Coffee, his headaches and nerves eased, he gained weight, and he urges others to switch. He notes his family now drinks Postum too, and credits doctors’ error to tobacco and caffeine.
Snow on cheeks signals dramatic court appearance
Nan Patterson enters Justice Davis court flushed and rosy after a snowball carried from a Widow’s window. The defense seeks chemical analysis of skin specks on a revolver suspect, with Lederle testifying about flecks and skin changes as prosecutors press for expert comparison.
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Tscripps
M'Rae
New York
Nan Patterson
Davis
Wonga
Hyman Bier
Morsan Smith
Yourg
Stern Taenlind
Smith
Farnest I. Lederle
Tuceday
Young
Tur
Lederle
Rand
Coroner Finds Cause in Inmate Death Case
Deputy coroner Kanlayy Has concluded that Sarah Patterson died of a cerebral hemorrhage caused by a single blow. Patterson, an inmate at Con Urel asylum for the insane, was killed by Nellie Collinsworth, another patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Patterson
Con Urel Asylum For the
Kanlayy
Patterson
Nellie Collinsworth
City Wins First Point In Boulevard Case
Judge Allen of the court will hear the Fall Creek Boulevard case on the Taerlth. He has noted that objectors to the assessments for the boulevard could not raise the question of constitutionality of the park assessment law. This marks a victory for the city.
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Allen
Cront Court
Fall Creek Boulevard
Son Sues Father Over Property Payment Dispute
Edward C Bohilling an Indianapolis musician sues his father Albert Bohimi ng alleging failure to pay money from the Bohiming estate to Lucy P Ellott. The plaintiff claims Ida’s interest in the property was purchased and the father remains unable to collect the funds from the son.
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Edward C. Bohilling
Indianapolis
Albert BohiMing
Manly
BohiMing
Lucy P. Ellott
Bia Aister Ida
Mrs Chadwick Indicted Twice On Forgery Charges
Cleveland grand jury returns two indictments against Mrs Cassia Chadwick for forgery and uttering forged paper tied to Carnegie notes of 250000 and 300000. Banker Reynolds testifies she claimed illegitimate Carnegie connections and showed diamonds worth 90000. Chadwick husband Dr Leroy Chadwick denies involvement as New York stays case unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr Reynolds
Wizard of Finance
8Ha
Cleveland
Cassia T. Chatwick
Cryashoga County Grand
Iri Reypolde
West Park Bank
National Bank of Commerce
New York
Reynolds
Loeser
Andrew Carnegie
Tald Reynolds
Reynolda
Chadwick
Chatwick
Ischipps-M'Rar Cablegras
Paria
Der
Leroy
Cense
Continental
Everyonn Posalhis
Hife
Frederick Humbert
Humbert
Scripps-Aurar Telegram
Dee. W
Mysterious Chadwick ties traced to Judge Olcott expert
The article identifies Judge W. M. K. Olcott as the attorney connected to Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick’s alleged million-dollar touts and Cleveland dealings. It states Olcott was Chadwick’s lawyer for weeks, denying Carnegie representation and detailing a $1,500 check and a $1,200 loan in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Cassie L. Chadwick
Andrew Carnegie
W. M. K. Olcott
Frank 8. Black
Otealt
Olcott
Chadwick
Mr. Carnegie
Ohio
Mcott
Carnegie
Carnes
Gie Aurney
Clcot
Murderer Is Executed in New York Prison
Doe, a convicted killer in ACBURN, New York, was electrocuted in the state prison on Tuesday morning for the murder of Henry H. Bender in Buffalo on June 19, 190. The execution ends a high profile case that drew wide attention in the region.
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Acripps-Ral
Acburn
N.Y
Doe
hoNeson
Nape
Henry H. Bender
Luffalo
Obenchain Defalcation Reaches Personal scandal and bonds
The report details treasurer Obenchain facing a large misappropriation with about 775,090 tied to bonds and securities. Investigators note securities appeared gilt edged though misused. A mystery remains over a romantic link and a coded bouquet inscription linked to a Philadelphia figure nicknamed Kitty Off. The article lists named bondholders and notes residence details, including a home at Tweens Second and Broadway and a Lake Muxinguckee cottage.
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Indianapalx
Anice
Gbanchain
Lowens- Dort
Obenchain
Roland
Allen
Mildreg
Tweens
Second
Broadway
Lake Muxinkuckee
Familly
Bondamen
EF. Obanchain
Wilam Quadrum
J. Warren
John W. Winn
John C. Noteon
Guthrie
B. Tourbain
M. B. Laity
Charles L. Woll
Donn H. Smith
Deaenh Grey
Samuel & Home
James O'Donnell
G. W. Cannell
Jace Rampsell
W. F. Branley
W. J. Zehring
Ln.ash
John W. Barnes
AT. Bowan
Kubert
Amusements Review of Indianapolis Vaudeville Bill
The Grand bill features Bard and company as top acrobats with sensational net work. Cressy and Dayne charm Town Hall audiences with their country ape and witty character acts. Willy Zimmerman delivers clever German theater impersonations while Burton and Brooks entertain well. The Farleys open, Werden and Gladidish dazzle, and Josie Dewitt with the bioscope closes. Overall a strong show with natural prologue and striking stage visuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard
Indianapolis
Cressy
Dayne
Mr. Creasy
Mr. Cressy
Willy Zimmerman
Art Theatre
Oscar Hammerstein
New York
Rubenstein
Vera
Wood
Zimmerman
Burton
Brooks
Kent
Russll and Locke
Farleys
Werden
Gladidish
Josie Dewitt
Bioscope
Misa Dewitt
Glax
Local Theatre Review and Social Notes
A mid week review highlights WIM and Ben Welch as standout performers. Rose Carib sings well and the burletta draws two large audiences. The Park theater schedule lists Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde as the week’s featured production. Social notices mention visits, travel plans, dances, and engagements across Lafayette Marion and Richmond.
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Wim
Hila
Ben Welch
Yiddiahor Cometien
Funny Men
Ben
Rose Carib
Only Natural Stadium in United States
Special to the Sun describes Drake Stadium at Drake University as the nation’s sole natural stadium. Built by shaping ravines and hills, it features a quarter mile running track with ten abreast lanes and stone seating tiered into the landscape. Upon completion it would hold about 35 000, with no grandstand collapses foreseen. The article contrasts it with Harvard and old Roman amphitheaters, claiming Drake’s design surpasses others in the United States.
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SUN
Des Moines
Drake
United States
Drake Stadium
Harvard
Doe
County treasury men face missing funds tale in Chicago
A list names M Carney MWitt Homburs Prank MM Pots John Abethauser Thomas Filnn George Barshart Willard DMtett Leonard Burton as possible stand in for missing county treasury funds. A break in at Heck & Co. on Hotatenast where safes were blown open with nitroglycerine yields $2100 in currency and deeds.
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M. Carney
Mwitt Homburs
John Abethauser
Thomas Filnn
George Barshart
Willard Dmtett
Leonard Burton
Chicago
Scrippss Rae
Awhite
Hinel
Heck & Co
Bates Dead in Boston After Hemorrhage of Throat
Boston December report confirms Harry Wakefield Bates longtime press officer and Harvard baseball figure died at home from throat hemorrhage following a lengthy illness. The obituary notes his development of the luck token service and his prominence in local legal circles. He was known as a lawyer and public figure in Massachusetts with ties to Harvard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bates
Tacrippe-Arae
Boston
Harry Wakefetd Bates
Nouwncint Circhs
Remonstrance Over Street Sweeping Board Dispute
A dispute arises in Shelby market housing over storage of street sweeping apparatus with claims of the board’s right to sweep its own area. A children's fancy dress party organized by Mrs Arthur B Grover is set for Dec 22 at the Propylastim for nieces Agnes Breiner Cataract Elizabeth Reathers Cleveland and Zelda Clev enger in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Grover
Propylastim
Agnes Breiner
Elizabeth Reathers
Cleveland
Zelda Clevenger
Indianapolis
Jamestown Dec. 13 Report on enotaet and legal action
The enotaet BHT presented to the county was handed in on Monday May 1 for three quarters of a cent for one three. A lagarter inch tug delivered at the fire en eiy hauve. The Bre chief refused to O. KH the Wn) because he did not onder the rame, and the Arm may bring suit to col. Weedt. Convalescence after pneumonia fever and the grip is sometimes merely apparent. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended for real and rapid health benefits.
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Janesville
Lagarter
Eiy Hauve
Bre
Col. Weedt
Travel and Education Magazine Subscription Offer
The Four-Track News announces a special offer for a popular travel and education magazine. Beginning January 1 the price will rise to 10 cents per copy or 60 cents for a yearly subscription. Send 60 cents to publisher George H. Daniels in New York to receive the current issue and the rest of the year, plus a free sample copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Daniels
New York
Indianapolis Social News Figures in Multiple Visits
Misses Eva Nelle and Ronaldine Brith visit Lafayete relations while Sol Solomon visits her Marcus in Lafayette. Irvington Woman's club marks its eleventh anniversary with Mrs. W. W. McCombs in Omaha. Mrs. Samuel D. Kiger and Mrs. James Culley host a musicale for Mrs. Noy E. Adams. Columbus relations host W. C. Daniel and children for the holidays. Mrs. George Badley of Anderson visits Indianapolis friends. Mrs. Veitch of Reading, Pa., is a guest of Indianapolis relations. W. P. Sedam visits Logansport. Miss Catherine Speon of Vincennes. Miss Helen M. Welly and C. Norwood Munkine wed at the bride’s parents home in Shelbyville. Dorothy Jungelaus and Charles S. Matt to wed Wednesday. Mrs Orn Throgh returns from a Pleasant visit to Anderson. Laulee Wright guests of sister Mrs Mont EB. Taber of Terre Haute. Mrs. Frank Van Wie of New York visits brother Charles K. Jugean. Mr. Oscar Elder and children of Greensburg visit Indianapolis. Local lodge No. 16 Switchemen’s Union hosts fourth annual ball at Tomlinson hall with Beleer’s orchestra.
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W. P. Sedam
Logansport
Catherine Speon
Vincennes
Indianapolis
Helen M. Welly
C. Norwood Munkine
Mra. Sylventer White
Shelbyville, Tx
Indinaugolla
Misa Dorothy Jungelaus
Charles
Matt
Orn Throgh
Anderson
Laulee Wright
Mea
Mont EB. Taber
Terre Haute
Frank van Wie
New York
Charles K. Jugean
Oscar Elder
Greensburg
New Orleans
Endinapoli
Uhton
Tomlinson
Hall
Beleer'e
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Pitch
A garbled advert-like note touts a remedy to cure a cold in one day featuring names that appear to be nonsensical. The fragment mentions a refund promise and a signature but provides no verifiable details or trustworthy claims.
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Grere
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Frank Polk
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Sin Hbiney
Howard Vinnee
Maney
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W. J. Durham Tan
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Marion
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Terre Maute
Homer Gray
Lafayette
Bas Core
Indianspolia
Hive
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Thdianspotis
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Ats
South Malister
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Achipps
M'Rae Teliirai Lima
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EO Crider, Brocer
Lime Savings Bank and Trust Company
Ucnse
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Kael
Tillyaaeter Simtafeider
Frank Morrill
Mimpire
Tnnds
Tri Fosters
Mada
Erwin Strum
Aetor
Havel
Robert Louis Breyvenman
Teter
David Ae Cum
York State
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Tabernacle
New Jersey
HL Nelson
Evaniste
Madiaing
da Mt
Rankett
Hood
Miter OU and Bupply Co
Morday
Margaret
Eva, Nelle
Ronaldine Brith
Lafayete
Alta
Sol Solomon
Marcus
Mr and Bins
MM. Atioss
Irvington
Samuel D. Kiger
Mes
W. C. Daniel
George Badley
Veitch
Reading
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