Kokomo council hears damning testimony in stone case
The Kokomo investigating committee heard testimony from Carter, Stewart, and others about stone sales, commissions, and potential bribes. Witnesses described a pending agreement between Stewart and Carter, questioned city officials including Wildman, and noted alleged improper payments while the next meeting was set for Tuesday at 7:23 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Mandy
Messie Cartar
Stewart
Kokomy
Carter
Browart
Iiss Hempsrey Haan Wera
Agenin
Stewart & Carter
Shi
Humphrey
Hiewart
Uityengivact Brown
Brown
Grawe
Hue
Iseowa
Marion Uy
Stewars & Carter
Orice Péver
Piober
Fisher
Bush
Ceed
Mit
Mewart
A. SL
Abts
Ruby
Catone
Wildman
Fegurylyania
Nore
Businera
W Tan
Welling Stone
Kalin Pubasher Lear
Menor
Kuho
Fisher Wich
Works Board
Jawer
Shin 10
Siraer
Hiaber Lm
Cyeridor
Sali
Tiengrand
UG Centsrj
Humphrey Hind
Elach
Siewert
Carter Was Present At the Sonvereation
Rascal
Young Hero
Walt
Doloy
Col. Wildman
Wildan
Olbelete
Tiene Ageeta
Sk E & W
Bash
Fa Ce
Hoenter House
Srowa
Despondent mother and other violent events reported
The clipping reports multiple dramatic incidents including a despondent mother who killed her two children then killed herself, a butcher who shot his wife and killed himself, and various court and labor news items. It notes a Coke works clash with fatalities, a court decision affecting a telephone patent, and other scattered occurrences in cities like Casville and Yorkom with brief mentions of officials and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cxseville
Anthony Mastin
Butcher
Yorkom
Fred
Thhreass
J. E. Toole
Toe Perk
Billarney
Velatin
Indianapolie Evay
Eadie Poy
Ble
American Travanty Company
Exgliah
Alondsy
Earin
Black Patth Company
Englind
Iittla Roby
the Grand
Kimick
Tate
Frederick Warde
Lawrence Barrett
Lanciauto
Louis James Appeste
Pauline Hall
Opyta House
Presant
Opsalag
Dorcas
Harry Paulios
Bess
Jeannette St. Henry
Kate Int Witlem Broderick
J. Aldrich
Charles H. Bradahaw
Charles May
Cea
Death of W. H. Prelle in Terre Haute home
The report details the death of William A. Prelle, found in a bathtub in Terre Haute after his wife sought him and could not wake him. Coroner ruled accidental death by drowning, with notes on his health, the posthumous examination, and funeral arrangements. The piece reflects a careful, non-graphic account of the event and local reactions.
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Wiliam A. Peells
Asain
Dreesloz
Jealle Wen
Dre
Voellé
Terra Haute
Sidbury’s of the Woods
Mx Vasile
Jay
Penny
J. Ts. Maynard
Cleri
Teku
Ibn
Hentin
Adile
Ape
Wayne Ccaary
Slong
Uedee
Upton Tag Abu
DT Wrenoh
Ated
Ingislatier Stud
Ateiatickia
Au Lonienuls
Ettimeney
Stanton J. Penn
EC Gived States Court of Aspects
Wiebington
Terramonte
Ile Ferpily
EL New Vorgst
Wma
Peel
Terre Houta
Ipom
Tiestay
Kenlban
Keell
Mystery Letters and Trials Shadow Early 19th Century County
A sprawling, imperfect report details a judge dismissing a Wiener charge as weak, plus a Newtown coroner note about an anonymous letter. It mentions fraud schemes at the Newgarden mill, insolvency of a firm, and calls for investigations into political and legal intrigues across towns like West Newton, Bridgeport, and East Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kawwehany
Olliem
West Newton
Weat Newton
Connecticut Hangs murderer on new automatic gallows
A murderer named Cronin was hanged in Connecticut at 1:10 am Tuesday on a new automatic gallows. Warden Woodridge supported the device after its trial, which reportedly broke the neck and produced a quick, likely fatal drop. The case involved Albert Sitner and a judge’s reference to insanity, with ministers and officials cited amid broader crime and labor unrest notes in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V
Tos
Henry Millie
Suonday
Berk
Lincoln Jane
W. A. DeVay
Indians Paper Company
South Jlend
Tweedsy Morsleg
Indianapolia
Bill Taull
von Williams
Rae
Forbes
Powell
Stubne
Tintas
Joan
Cortle Sauer
Cora Haroch
Will
Careline Lawcon
Libbie Jobnaun
Augustus
Pick Li Pe
Jobo Kendall
Maggie Fultz
Card Hiealan
Aallen Cole
Anns Huilin
Friedrich Wagner
Hanlon Bro
Kugieh
Lo Eich
Bogitah's
Explosion at Texas factory kills five in city blaze
Dec. 14 in Heese Gros pox factory explosion kills five men: George Fount, Jobe Brown, George Calut, Join Riddlebisch, and Charles Lond die. Two mortally injured, Charles Dodge among the hurt. Window pane damage widespread as debris scatters in the town. Fire and blast wreckage reported, with personal injuries and shattered structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wier Bay Crry
Boller
Heese Gros
George Fount
Jobe Brown
George Calut
Riddlebisch
Charles Lond
Fataily
Charles Dodge
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Touke Haute
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John McHride
American Federation of Labor
Te Wana Myer
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Sintio Dey
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Board of Health
Price
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T. H. Wickes
Pullman
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