Bodies, rewards and mysteries hang over Whitmore case
Loganport residents Robert Radabaugh, Nik Coyle, Kawara Quick and Charles Hitchens sue William Whitmore over the $50 reward for finding Stephen Whitmore's body. Prosecutor George Kistler holds the money, demanding assurance against other claims. The death mystery remains unsolved with multiple suggested causes. Oliver Slagel, once jailed for drunkenness, has been freed. Additional notes cover a divorce reversal, a school dispute in Brown township, a Green Castle Banner observation on the century start, and Samuel Badger's crushing injury from a sapling while chopping wood.
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Logansport
Robert ‘Radabaugh
Nik ‘Coyle
Kawara Quick
Charles Hitchens
William “Whitmore
Stephen Whitmore
Whitmore
George Kistler
Oliver Slagel
Hunter Fends Off Catamount in Arkansas Trip
William Waddell returning from a hunting trip in Arkansas faced a stealthy catamount that pursued him alone for a day. After dodging several leaps the man used his gun stock to defend himself and then fired as the animal leaped again, killing the beast and bringing its hide home.
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Kokomo
Ind
William Waddell
Arkansas
Waddell
Fortune claim pits Eliott and Unthank over Hartford estate
In Kokomo Indiana on December 20 a report states J. P. Eliott of this county and Mrs. Unthank of Henry county are told they may share a fortune of 50 000 or more from William Elliott’s large estate near Hartford North Carolina. They have sent an attorney to investigate as they were separated from their father early in life and he died thirty years ago.
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Kokomo
Ind
J. P. Eliott
Nellie Berger Improving. Clyde Jones Trial Next Month
Peru Ind Dec 20 Miss Nellie Berger abducted by Clyde Jones is said to be improving and may attend his trial next month. E H V Pier a Wabash brake man died in hospital from injuries after falling under his train. His relations live in Treaty.
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Peru
Ind
Nellie Berger
Clyde Jones
H. V. Pier
Wabash
Wabash Hospital
Falking
Dowden Arrested for Forgery In Crawfordsville
W A Dowden living two miles west of New Market was arrested Tuesday afternoon on forgery charges. He allegedly attempted to cash a $10 check at the Grand shoe store, which Elston's bank later declared a forgery. Dowden denies the charge.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
W. A. Dowden
New Market
Dowden
Grand Shoe
Elston’s
Indiana News Roundup Hobbles Invasions Bonds and Deaths
A wide statewide digest notes Logansport trespass by hoboes and Anderson curfew enactments. Vigo County jail overcrowding with insane prisoners. John Day launches a German paper in Logansport. Logansport plans $70,000 bond issue while Terre Haute hosts a billiard championship. Evansville forms an Independent telephone company. Crawfordsville firm Myers & Chains listed for failures. Kyde, a 15 year old trotting horse, dies near Terre Haute. Auburn reports widespread spiritual awakenings with thrice daily meetings. Kokomo reports Corporal Mark A Hillis in the Philippines with meningitis. Columbus receives $875 from a magazine solicitor. New Albany and Jeffersonville seek a military post. Father William Schmidt of Muncie marks a silver jubilee. Bloomingon Progress prints rival names in small type. Valparaiso baker George Hensley is missing amid family troubles. Rumors of suicide surface. Seymour resident Jesse Day, 89, celebrates birthday after 73 years on his farm. Stilwell seller Clarence Barr reportedly disappears after selling a trotting horse for $125. Fort Wayne youth William Osterman, 16, faces arrest for attempted sexual assault. Clearfield jury commissioner Millard F Johnson jailed for fraudulent panel. American Window Glass workers receive holiday pay bonuses. Muncie payroll reaches ten thousand dollars. Deaths listed include Mrs Anna Jones and others in Jeffersonville and nearby towns. A pipe explosion injures William Plank while hunting near Elwood. Shelby County treasury posts a shortfall of $22,000 amid overdrawn accounts. Gas pipe mishap at Elwood tin plate mill injures workers.
Odd Tales of the Wires from Bridgeton and Chicago
Justice Pierce faced a hear ing on running a speak easy in his office with Justice Powell ordering him held for court. In Chicago Mayor Morrison is amused as an impostor artist sells a bass picture and leaves town. In Baltimore a Polish priest linked to a divorce case is named co respondent after eloping with an actress, asking the husband not to confront his wife.
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Chicago
Ill
Morrison
Wisconsin
Baltimore
Bijou Opera House
Jos. A. Marski
Lettie
Anthony Papka
Marskis
Farmers Union Extends Label to Market Wagons
New York December 20 Farmers union reports that its box crate and produce label adopted weeks ago will also be painted on market wagons to mark farm goods headed to markets.
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New York
Farmers’ Union
John Will Square Things
Crittendon Kentucky December 20. The family of John Sechrist a stock dealer who vanished a year ago with debts totaling about 20000 say they have received letters from him promising to return in the spring to settle his obligations. Sechrist went to the Klondike and struck it rich He has a claim worth about 75000.
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John
Crittendon
John Sechrist
Sechrist
Klondike
Noted German Comedian Arrives for New York Engagement
Felix Schweighofer the celebrated German comedian arrived on Tuesday night and will perform a six weeks engagement in New York City.
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New York
Felix Schweighofer
The Sun Advertises News Quality Paper Choice
An ad urges readers to subscribe to The Sun for readable news and abundant paper for shelves and domestic use. It contrasts with the idea of subscribing for more paper elsewhere.
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SUN
Dreyfus Family Plans Paris Newspaper Justice of Truth
Paris reports claim Clemenceau may edit a new Paris newspaper named Justice of Truth.
Keene Plans Retirement After Wall Street Fortune Split
The veteran financier Keene, owner of a rumored 20 million dollar fortune, says he will retire from Wall Street. He plans to divide his wealth into four portions for Mrs Keene, his companion Foxy, his daughter, and himself after a layoff vacation.
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Keene
Wall St
Delmonico
Indiana quarters inquiry on funds from war swords payment
Quartermaster General B A Richardson seeks an attorney general opinion on which state fund should cover $594 paid by Indiana officers for swords. The money was deposited in the state treasury and now to be remitted to the United States government, to which it belongs. Richardson says reports suggesting withholding were mistaken.
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B. A. Richardson
Attorney-General
Indiana
United States
Richardson
PAY EVERY TWO WEEKS AT INDIANA PLANTS
The Republic Iron and Steel Company seeks approval to switch to biweekly pay across its Indiana plants. After a conference with labor commissioners and factory inspectors, one plant has agreed to pay every other week and to adjust for months with five Saturdays, with payments settled within six days of payday. If nine plants consent, regulator approval will follow, but settlement must come soon after months of negotiation.
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Republic Iron and Steel Company
Indiana
Kidnapper Nabbed After Abducting New York Boy
A middle aged woman calling herself Mrs Maria T Symonds was arrested after kidnapping 4 year old Joseph McAvoy in New York City. She admitted the act saying she fancied the boy and intended to make him beg for her, with police noting she is a Bowery character seeking to exploit him. The boy’s parents had frantically searched for him.
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New York
Maria T. Symonds
Wenesday
Joseph McAvoy
Blatchley doubts Lawrence county silver clay report
State geologist Blatchley disputes a Boise City sample claim that clay from Lawrence county contained 80 ounces of silver per ton and was valued at 38 a ton. He asserts the red clay from Lawrence county has never been known to hold silver.
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Blatchley
Lawrence County
Boise City
St Pauls Episcopal Church marks 50th consecration anniversary
Richmond Indiana December 20 St Pauls Episcopal church celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its consecration with guests including Dr J B Wakefield of California and Bishop Francis of Indianapolis The first Episcopal services in Richmond were held in 1837 and a permanent church organization formed about two years later The early rectors listed include George Fisk Wakefield Hallam Cathell and current rector F O Granniiss
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Richmond
Ind
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
J. B. Wakefield
California
Francis
Indianapolis
George Fisk
Wakefield
Frank Hallam
Expert witness cites Molineux guilty conclusion
In New York on December 20 expert Tyrell resumed testimony in the Molineux case and argued he is firmly of the opinion that Molineux addressed the fatal package.
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Molineux
New York
Tyrell
Congressional officials plan western trip to study statehood
A party of congressional and territorial officials will begin a government funded western tour on Thursday to assess whether Arizona and New Mexico qualify for statehood. The trip aims to let Congress see conditions firsthand before any statehood decision.
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Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Postoffice Cashier Louis Schneeburger Shoots Self
Baltimore, Md. December 20. Captain Louis Schneeburger, 50, longtime post office cashier, died by his own hand on Wednesday. No reason is given for the suicide.
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Postoffice
Baltimore
Louis Schneeburger
Postoffies
Chattering Wires and City Politics Across the Nation
Supt. Andrews of Chicago schools refuses to resign. An Anglo American club forms in Berlin. H S Hall's warehouse in Boston burned. loss about 75000. Five poisoned by sausage at A D Walker home in Columbus Ohio. Rumor that H W Oliver may replace Frick as Carnegie Steel chairman in Pittsburgh. B S Wilkinson wins North Adams mayoral race as eight hour law passes. Tennessee insurance chief says over 52000 back taxes collected from misreporting firms.
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Tennessee
Patent medicines advertised by DeWitt and Famous
An old classified ad promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers for purifying blood and liver cleansing and Famous' little pills for constipation and liver troubles. Ruggists are urged to supply these remedies.
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Ruggists
Recruitment and meetings mark Indiana club events
The assemblage committee of the Commercial club met to plan the Interstate National Guard Association officers’ meeting in Indianapolis on January 28. The state auditor licensed the Endowment rank Knights of Pythias as a fraternal beneficiary society. Sergt. Jones reported the Terre Haute recruiting station closure and plans to depart for the Philippines. Mrs. Rowell, wife of the local recruiting officer, moved to Newark New Jersey as her husband joins his regiment. Ex-Lieut. Gov. Thomas Hanna moved to 317 Vermont Street Irvington. An advertisement for Deans Ointment claims relief for itching hemorrhoids after medical failure.
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Commercial Club
Interstate National Guard Association
Indianapolis
Knights of Pythias
Indiana
Sergt. Jones
Terre Haute
Philippines
M. W. Rowell
Rowell
Newark
N. J
Maj
Noble
Thomas Hanna
Irvington
Vermont St
Misses Shoes at Stouts Fire Sale Tomorrow
Misses' shoes priced at two dollars are advertised for a fire sale at Stout's store located at 440 East Washington Street with the sale starting tomorrow.
Men's Shoes On Sale At Stout's Store
Men and boys can save on footwear at Stout's 40 E Washington street tomorrow. Men's shoes priced at 84c and other styles priced at $2.00, with a wide selection and limited stock.
Fire Sale at Stout's Shoes on Washington Street
Ad indicates a sale at Stout's Shoes 40 E Washington St with ladies' styles priced at 49 cents and other items at 3.00 dollars. The notice uses terse exclamations and dates to promote the event for tomorrow.
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Stout's
Washington St
Stout
Shotgun Quarantine Maintained at Gunterville
Huntsville Alabama December 20 A shotgun quarantine is in effect at Gunterville due to smallpox at Alabama City authorities ordered strict containment to prevent spread and restrict movement of residents and goods in the area.
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Huntsville
Ala
Gunterville
Alabama City
Christmas Rush At Post Office Raises Temporary Clerks
Postmaster Hess names temporary substitute clerks J A Dynes Frank W Noble and Miss Hallie A Joyce to handle holiday volume until Washington supplies new civil service list. Christmas packages arrive by the ton and staff works full time. An employee was allowed to visit a sick relative but must return by afternoon. Extra stamp windows are open and busy.
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Hess
J. A. Dynes
Frank W. Noble
Hallie A. Joyce
Washington
President Nominates Officials Across Departments
The president sent nominations to the senate on Wednesday, including Eugene L Hote of Milford New Hampshire Himel Jr White Castle Louisiana N H Pecan Brainerd Minnesota Andrew J White supervisor of census first district Kansas Walker Wilkins third district Kentucky for the Interior department Middleton S Elliott former assistant surgeon Navy and Robert E Carmody to be first lieutenant in the Marine Corps.
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Senate
Eugene L’ Hote
Milford
Himel, Jr
White’ Caste
N. H. Pecan Brainerd
Minn
Interior Department
Andrew J. White
Kansas
Walker Wilkins
Kentucky
Navy Department
Middleton S. Elliott
Navy
Robert E. Carmody
Stout's Fire Sale Announces 450 Ex Washington Street
A local fire sale at 450 Ex Washington Street is slated for tomorrow, with doors opening for customers to purchase discounted goods from the Stout's shop.
Infants' Shoes at Stout's First Sale Tomorrow
Infant footwear sale advertised by Stout at 450 Washington Street tomorrow. Low price of 1.00 dollars per pair aimed at quick turnover in the store’s promotional event.
Local Births Deaths Marriages and Permits Ledger
Births note multiple families with addresses and newborns including a girl for Julius and Dorothy Gally and several boys and girls listed across numerous streets. Deaths list elderly and young names with causes such as phthisis pneumonia convulsions and nephritis. Marriage licenses show six couples. Building permits include brick warehouse frame houses and iron sheds with stated costs.
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Otto Matthias
Anna M. Seymour
Lee Coles
Josie Pruett
Oscar H. Morris
Nellie A. Simmons
William R. Harris
Bertha A. Smith
Rudolph Volderauer
Mamie Stewart
Home Store Company
Kentuckyave
Sharp-st
F. CG. Smock
New Jersey St
A. Jacobs
E. Washington St
William F. Esseyke
Alvord St
Eighteenth
Stout's Ad Offers Childrens Rubbers Tomorrow
An old classified notice states 30 cent rubbers for children and 15 cent rubbers at Stout's located at 450 East Washington Street with sale set for tomorrow.
Stout's Address Change Noted on Washington Street
The notice records a move from 456 3rd Avenue to 450 1st Washington Street, listing Stout's as the subject of the change. Details indicate a relocation within the same street area.
Elliott Gains 22 In Delayed Election Contested Case
The election contest case is postponed until Thursday as Judge Allen attends the funeral in Greencastle for his sister Mrs. Joseph Allen of Wichita. Six more ballots were admitted to evidence Tuesday, likely giving Elliott 22 more votes and shrinking Geckler’s lead to 112. Some wards reported no contested ballots in precinct bags despite ballots being discarded, with a later effort to prove unlawful destruction. Contested ballots from ward 4 will be heard Thursday morning.
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Allen
Greencastle
Joseph Allen
Wichita
Kaw
Elliott
Geckler
Guardian Named for Six Year Old Elsa Crawford
Mrs William E English was appointed guardian of six year old Elsa Crawford after the mother died She gains full control of the child providing for a home education and possible boarding school Elsa is described as bright and pretty The guardian had established a building and loan account in the child's name and will continue funding it
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Elsa Crawford
William E. English
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Baby’s Sores
Mrs. R. Churchill of Berlin Vermont testifies that her baby was covered with running sores and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured her. The ad claims it reliefs piles and skin diseases and warns against counterfeit products sold by druggists.
Ladies Shoes at Stout's Discounted to 49 Cents
Advertises women footwear at Stout's 45 Washington street with a sale price of 49 cents, promoting a limited time offer available tomorrow.
Soldiers Find 15000 In San Francisco Garden Treasure
Two companies of Mortana volunteers returning from Manila aboard the Zealardia reportedly brought back 15000 in gold and Mexican silver. The treasure was said to be buried in a Caloocan desert mansion garden after bands forced entry through two gates.
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Manila
Caloocan
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