Millionaire's Daughter Sews to Asylum Escape Trial
New York December 22 Mabel Spang daughter of iron merchant of Ellisburg and a Simin College graduate was declared sane by the supreme court and released from a six month confinement in a private asylum. The case reveals alleged private detectives abducting the teen heiress from a hotel, with a nurse from Dr Bonds Sanitarium aiding, and a legal battle led by Henry J Bebrea to secure habeas corpus. A Brooklyn Supreme Court judge will hear further sanity testimony in January while Spang remains at the asylum.
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New York
Mabel
Maine
Charles H. Spang
Pittsburg
Mia
Spang
Mabel Spang
Hotel Savoy
Riverbead
I. I
Miss Spang
Miss Selsm
Miss Selam
Bonds Santtarium
Yonkers
Henry Joesph Bebre
Mina Spang
Misa Scism
Bebra
Bins Sciam
Ber
M. J. Eschevertia
Graeme
Jan. DE
Quritarium
Restorative Nervine Promises Relief for Nervous Women
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Restorative Nervine helps women overwhelmed by household duties and child care. It asserts the remedy strengthens nerves, relieves tension, and improves sleep with testimonials from Catharine Lagle of Leando Iowa promising health improvement and a refund guarantee if not beneficial.
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Miles
Miler
Leando
Iowa
Public Dances Cause Divorce in Mrs Zenor Case
Mrs Carmella Zenor testified before Judge Leathers that public dancing sparked her separation from John Zenor. She described a hall incident where he slapped her in front of about 200 people after she protested his dancing with another woman and highlighted a heartache over a pawned mortgage ring. The judge granted the divorce citing the cited misconduct and related incidents.
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Heewan
Germania Hall
Zenor
Charnr
Parson with diamonds attacked and ring recovered
Rev W C Kendall of Chicago visiting Springfield was taken from the Arcade hotel to a hospital after a ptomaine poisoning claim. Police dispute the illness story while Kendall says he fell ill in Columbus after a restaurant meal. Kendall reported a $1000 diamond ring missing. it later surfaced in a pawnshop and Geo Harris was arrested on theft charges. Kendall carried about $5000 in diamonds.
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Iscrippe Srab
Springfield
WC. Kendall
Chicago
Wew Carble
Arcade Hotel
Louis Byman
Wendell
Columbus
All Geo, Harris
Rev
Kengall
Tim
Old Woman in Court for Assault and Battery
Fanpie Casey an elderly woman of the South side was tried in potion court Thursday morning for assault and battery. Madge Underwood testified about alleged lies by Mrs Carey while Dr Carl Ruredge opposed the case. Casey's attorney faced witnesses as Acting Judge Wilkinson imposed a $1 fine with costs, suspended.
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Fanpie Casey
Iiving
Madge Underwood
Carey
Mer
Howne
Wbakener
Sinek Hee
Carlie Ruredge
Ae Mes
Casey
Wilkinson
Samuel III Campaign Sides With Farmers In Dakota
Samuel III, a lawyer and former Indiana resident now living in Dakota for two years, aligned with farmer interests as a Republican candidate. Opponents mocked his attire at the campaign opening, highlighting a contentious start to the run in the South Dakota district.
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Samuel III
South Dakota
Indiana
Dakota
Messrske
New Medal for Veterans Honored by Army Design
Maj Gen George T Gillespie assistant to the chief of staff of the army received a patent on the medal design for a new Medal of Honor. The design grants veterans exclusive use of the emblem, honoring valor on the field and decoration by the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Gillespie
Ataff
Army
War Department
Pretty Wife Threatens Husband Over Home Life
Eva Simonton, 16, was arrested in Marion after being found at a dance. She told police she would kill her husband if compelled to live with him, claiming abuse and drinking. Her father from Anderson retrieved her and took her home, noting she has been wayward since arriving in Marion and had a brief engagement and marriage that ended recently.
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Mabel Spang
Timgs
Mabel
Pirteburc
Norwalk
Conn
Josephine Scim
Aredcher
Miss Spang
Eva Simonton
Ramain
THE
SUN
Marion
Ind
Pratt
Anderson
Credit Clothing Company
Focal
Ernest Miller
Gas City
Miller
Missing Logansport Treasurer Frank Chenchain
County Treasurer Frank Chenchain of Logansport Indiana is missing as officials disclose a loss of 76000 dollars. County commissioners refuse to resign and will seek remedies while bondsmen insist on repayment and offer a reward for the return of Chenchain to straighten the tangled office affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grenchain
Frank Chenchain
Logansport
Ind
Silver War in Goshen Sparks Theft Claim Clash
In Goshen Indiana Chief of police Bante stopped the warden of St James Episcopal Church from delivering 100 dollars worth of silverware and from soliciting any more orders without a permit. A local resident Nera filed suit claiming the women ruined holiday trade by selling silverware, obtained wholesale from a nearby manufacturer. Police served notice to numerous residents to cease taking orders. The women said they aimed to raise funds for church improvement.
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Goshen
Ind
Poire Bante
St. James Episcopal Church
Nera
Miller May Lose Left Leg In Accident At Charivait
In CLAPFORD Ind on December 2 Miller and a companion were en route to a charity event for Thomas McQueen and bride when an old shotgun carried by one of the boys was fired accidentally. The charge struck Miller in his left leg and doctors fear amputation may be necessary. The shooters did not know the gun was loaded.
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Clapford. Ind
Can Miller
Thomas McQueen
Bride
Miller
Woman burned to death from fire grate accident
Evansville Indiana report says Mrs. Emly Pritchett of Gruffian died when her clothing ignited from a new grate. All other family members were away from home at the time, leaving no one to help promptly.
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Evansville
Ind
Emly Pritchett
Gruffian
Ache
Representative Honan to Push Indiana Teacher Pay Raise
In Bund Baymour Indiana on December 12 Representative Thomas N. Honan announced plans to introduce legislation to raise pay for Indiana school teachers. The move is described as popular and expected to gain broad support among educators and lawmakers.
Reward Increased in Obenchain Defalcation Case
Investigations into the defalcation of E B Obenchain, the missing county treasurer, continue with pressure on bondholders who refused to cover the full shortage. Eight men reportedly held the first bond and may be pressed to share liability if located. The alleged misappropriation dates from Obenchain's tenure.
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Obenchain
Tscripps-M
Obenchuln
Crookedness Alleged Ties County Debt Crisis
Terre Haute Ind Dec 2 The county council met in session to discuss borrowing money to pay county debts. Citizens demand a thorough audit of county finances and a man said to be honest is urged to examine all county accounts. Heavy debt prompts possible rescinding of bridge appropriations.
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Bulal
Bung Terre Haute
Ind
Resston
Daniel Mason for Purdue special to the Lafayette
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad group plans to loan locomotive Daniel Mason to Purdue University. The locomotive, built in 1538, serves as a historic asset tied to the university program.
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Daniel Mason
Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Omeram
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Pigeon hunter dies in accidental shotgun discharge
William F. Young, 35, was killed while hunting in Pigeon Indiana. The accidental shotgun discharge by a fellow hunter caused the fatal injury. The incident remains under local investigation.
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Ind
William F. Young
Railroad worker arrested for shooting at boys
In Rusville Indiana on December 7 James A C Groth a tagman for the Pennsylvania railroad was arrested on a charge of shooting with intent to kill after firing a flabert rifle at youths snowballing him. Francis Moore aged 14 was struck by the bullet. Deputy-treasurer Moore reports details from the scene.
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Ruskville
Ind
Jamed Aci Groth
Pennsylvania Railroad
Francis Moore
Moore
Flebt
Noblesville Gas Firm Hangs By a Thread of Rate Battle
Special to The Sun Noblesville Indiana December 2 The Noblesville natural gas company may go out of business as the city council refuses to pass an ordinance increasing the rate. The present rate is 8 cents per hundred cubic feet and the future remains uncertain amid the dispute.
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SUN
Noblesville
Ind
Noblesville Natural Gas Company
Cornell
Mooresville Show Exhibits Poultry Flurry Draws Visitors
Fraternity sponsored poultry exhibit at Mooresville attracts visitors from Morgan and nearby counties. Indiana visitors joined the crowd on the Iiteturvan round. Organizers plan another exhibit next year amid positive reception.
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Mooresville
Morgan
Vdjuinwe
Indianapolia
Iiteturvan
Milton Tow Released In Bedford Murder Case
Milton Tow, on trial for assault to kill, was discharged on December 2 in Bedford Indiana after the prosecutor argued the indictment should be murder. Tow was among principal figures in the Bryantville tragedy where James and Charles Rent were killed. Henry Tow, Tow's brother, and other suspects face murder indictments with trials set in January before Orange County court.
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Milton Tow
Bedford
Ind
Dee
Milton ‘Tow
Wan Din
Munner
Tow
Hryantaville
James
Charled Rent
Henry ‘Yow
Mitton
Orange County
Freedom
Notable British Peer Applies for a Minor Role
London gossip notes Baron Pisherwick, Earl of Belfast and Barguls of Donegall, is a noble with many titles but facing a peculiarity of age. The fifth Marquis of Donegall died in May, and his heir is only about fourteen, with the estate recently sworn.
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London
Bar Hlechester
Chichester
Karl of
Donegall
Haron Pisteerwick
Earl
Belfast
Barguls of
Pisherwick
Donegalk
Company withholds year-end gold bonuses from long-time workers
The Exprean company, a long-time employer, has decided not to issue five and ten dollar gold pieces to employees who have served over a year as a Christmas present this year.
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Exprean Company
Social ne ws from Indianapolis and surrounding towns
The column lists numerous social happenings including residents visiting relatives in Anderson Lafarette Shelbyville and Terre Haute. Many announcements cover engagements weddings receptions and travel plans with names such as Mrs Frank Wakner Miss Nelly Lavelle Mrs D Finback Miss Georgiana Bond and Miss Chrystal Richey among others.
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Nortat
Helen
Nelly Lavelle
Anderson
Frank Wakner
Lafarette
Barney Meyers
Grand
Mich
Prank W. Boreinoy
Bert Jetson
Shelpyvlle
Jacob A. Conrey
Shelbyville
Jon Mary
Arnold Spencer
New Albany
Constantine
Rushville
Harry Frost
Richmond
Wong Kat Keb
D. Finback
Frank Nauth
Afra
Mohegan
Terre Haute
Indianapo
Vonnie Volz
Gisele Grimm
Shelby Vile
John Winter
Martinaville
Marry W. Smith
W. Guirk
Brazil
Indianapelia
Jessie Keihaw
Tere Haute
J. K. Graft
Leatha Paddork
Mra. Glasger
May Lavelle Taw
Ans Dlerson
Indianapoli
Mra
H. H. Edwards
Bedford
Louise Richards
Zoon Mall
Europe
Georgiana Bond
Hilanor Bond
Fare Wayne
Fiecchorave
Bsuniay
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Mins Hattie Eliza Het Sinan
J. L. Montgomery
Neille G. Wells
Woodburne Masson
John M. Burnett
Fred Becker, Jr
Mianapolis
Fla. Hecker
Harvey H. Stout
Dettortty
Elwood
Mis
Loulae McWhinga
Urbana
Chrystal Richey
Jamen Kregero
John Mr. Richey
Rev
Sr. O'Neill
Tous
Aheeling
Evaneville
Charles &. Murphy
Cincinnath
Mew
J. Murphy
School inspection of Hartisan on vacation day
Building Inspector Stanley from Whhpyre Chercots visited Benjamin Hartisan School at Delaware and Walnut streets Thursday morning. Alairways fire escapes and smoke takas were inspected and the building pronounced safe. It was announced that all school buildings will be visited and inspected during the half day vacation by the Board of Public Entry members.
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Stanley
Benjamin Hartisan
Delaware
Walnut Streets
Board of Public Entery
Through Passenger Service Details For Southport And Greenwood
Fragmented OCR notes outline passenger care routes for Southport Greenwood Whites Frantn Amtty Edinburg Tavioravil Columbus. Mentions through care leave atng tC and UD om ALS B mi with car lea for Greenwood and immediate pointe only. Express car leaves Georgia and Mots at 6 am and 6b.
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Indiansporls
Columbue
Gouthern Traction Company
Penney
Southport
Creenwood
Whites Frantn
Amtty
Edinburg
Tavioravil Columbua
Fiat
Atng Tc
Greeowood
Permediate Pointe
Fxpresp
Georgia
Motstapetu
Indianalis & Eastern Ry
Expres
Greenfield
Indianapolis and Northwestern Traction timetable note
Rail timetable fragment lists Limited trains to Lafayette Crawfordsville and Frankfort with various times. Credits Reynolds as General Manager and D Rorviel as General Agent. Contains garbled OCR text and several misprints.
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Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Frantfat
Lafayrite
Crawtorarvilla
Frankfort
Walting-reem
I W. Mary
CC Reynolds
General Masagen
D. Rorviel
Genarel Agvet
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John Zenor
Springfield Hospital
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People's Credit Clothing CO
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Wayward Girl
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Apeewir
Miay Meta Brand
C. Brand
Landley J. Past
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Oakland City
Ming Ruby FE
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William P. Knode
Brown
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Pearson
Thomas Smith Graves
Ventral Christian Church
New Jersey St
Ome
Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction Company
Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette Square
Buffalo N. Y
Ee Sage
Lafayette Hotel Camry
Ercpristara
George W. Sweensy
Pre ‘Aller B. Duffy
Marry Tem
Trose
Munday
Lodisnapous Union Starlan
Terre Haute & St
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Lafayette & Chica
Chicago & Way
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Peoria & Way
Champaten
Cleveland
Bufalo
N.Y
de Barton
Muncio
FL Wine
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Suvim
Braun
Washington
Balliore & Wah
Louisville
Cole
Vincennes Express
Madisoya
Sitaay
Vimon
Mad
Tayton & Xenia
Pitts
Enat
Phil Lergansport
Andalia
St. Louin
Paplial Express
City Ticket Office
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Claypool
Darten O
Lrave Iidianapotta
Toledo
Letroit
Derstur
Decatur
Eton
Shy Ticket
Hitinoles
Hota
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Direet
Babes
Ageepdaie
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W. E W. Cy
W. BR. Wyne
Chi. & Mich
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Perot A Cn. Tid
Peru
Detroit
Sam Vat
Dingle
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ATE Anne
Siedy
Roward
Eale
Indiana Union Traction CO
Anderson-Muncie
Divison
Indianspie
Indianspolie Sam Lm
Indianapolis
Gs Wom
Teatheros
Tinton
Flalo
Af Correr
Kentucky
Cape
Indianapoli and Cincinnati Traction CO
Shelbyville Division
Eer
Sturmin ” Fait
Martinsy
Rapid Transit Company
Walting Ream
Gtatian
Kentucky Ave
Echevule
Kentucky Avenue
Martinayile
Avery
Martianville
Murtinsville
Martineville
Reyahee
Gieni Lotte
SYAI
Uruggiste
GRR
Malyoor Mfg.co
Lancaster
Weber Drug Co
Chaypoat
Gor
Wash
Minot Ste
Breggs
Particulace Mind Directors Vie
Catia Aa Lag
Wis Tienth Og
BT Forger
Occidental Pharr
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