Adams county vote buying cases pace court in 1908 probe
Judge Blair presses confession to vote selling in Adams county with 1127 indictments to date and 5 men sentenced to eight months in the workhouse. Mrs Furtwanger walks fifteen miles to plead for mercy as her husband and son both plead guilty to selling votes for five dollars. Charles Taft's family is cited in a push to boost Adams county total.
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Albion C. Blair
Will L. Stephenson
Leslie Henderson
Kelly Henderson
Jack Bentley
William Parr
Tom Smith
Manchester
Blair
Gibboney
Adams County
Lawrence Furtwanger
Turn Creek
Adams
Charles P. Taft
United States
Cincinnati
Taft
David Sinton
John McCoy
Franklin Township
Rebels Gain Control in Chihuahua After BATTLE
Mexican revolutionists seize nearly all of Chihuahua following Luque relief column defeat near Casa Colorado. At least 1,000 regulars killed. rebels suffer under 50. Mal Paso besieged with civilians starving as hospitals fill. Southern revolt spreads. rumors link Madero to southern activity and Yucatan port seizure plot.
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EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Luque
Navarro
Mal Paso
Mexico
Madero
Yucatan
Davilla Prepares to Flee Honduras Exile Looms
From Tegucigalpa on December 31 President Davilla plans to flee Honduras with exile possible in Nicaragua. Opponents claim funds were sent abroad while loyal troops desert to revolutionaries. Reports say Lee Christmas and Poenitin mobilize western forces to block Davilla’s escape via Amapala. Security tightens around Davilla’s residence amid fear of assassination.
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Davilla
Honduras
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Lee Christmas
Poenitin
Wavilla
Amapala
Pacific
Rebellion Leaders Surrender as Syrian Tribes Agree Terms
Turkish officials in Damascus report that Dryuse and Bedouin tribesmen in the vilayet of Syria have surrendered after heavy fighting. The tribesmen lost 1,860 men and will pay indemnity and restore loot as leaders submit to Turkey’s terms in Constantinople.
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Vilayet
Syria
Bellion Os Dryuse
Damascus
Turkey
Keegan to Present Labor Legislation at 10 A M Meeting
The state federation of labor executive committee meets Monday at 10 a m in the Lemeke building to organize the new board with Edgar A Perkins as president and BE Brown as second vice president. John J Keegan, a representative, is invited to attend and discuss labor’s stance for the coming session.
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Federation of Labor
Secreaary Gaumer
Lemeke
Edgar A. Perkins
BE. L. Brown
J. J. Walsh
House
John J. Keegan
Keegan
John Moissant Dies in Flight Accident in New Orleans
New Orleans spectators witnessed the death of aviator John B. Moissant on the closing day of the year. Moissant, famed for daring stunts in Central American turmoil, had earlier soared across the English Channel and gained fame in other regions for his aerial conquests and the circle of liberty in prize marking time.
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New Orleans
Dec
John B. Moissant
Moissant
English Channel
America
Bank Wrecker Robin to Face Jury Despite Poison Relapse
Joseph G. Robin, president of the Washington Savings Bank, survived a suicide attempt as he awaits arraignment on an $80,000 theft charge. Doctors report improvement but he remains weak and guarded. January grand jury could file new indictments related to other bank dealings.
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New York
Joseph G. Robin
Bellevue Hospital
Robin
Washington Savings Bank
Nott
Northern Bank of New York
Hatmaker
Third Robin Concern Fails in Brooklyn Court Action
The third Robin-led venture collapsed as a receiver was appointed for the South Shore Traction Company, Joseph G. Robin's Long Island trolley line started in 1903 with 2 million dollars capital. A stockholder petition in the United States circuit court of Brooklyn claimed the firm was insolvent with about 600 thousand dollars in debts.
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New York
Joseph G. Robin
South Shore Traction Company
Robin
Long Island
United States Circuit Court of
Brooklyn
Strangest Fund Reaped From Dead Depositors
Coroner Blackwell settled the unclaimed funds of deceased persons held since death. The largest depositor was Tim, whose identity remained unknown, with ten dollars. The total settled Friday was thirty one dollars and fifteen cents, the smallest deposit three cents. Blackwell has overseen twenty violent death cases since last Friday and aims to finish the work before handing to Dr. James O. Durham.
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Tim
Sahm
Blackwell
Hames. O. Durham
Syday
Prohibition Test Faces Legislature Over Statewide Ban
The next legislature will decide whether to push for a constitutional amendment to permit statewide prohibition. A resolution to submit the issue to voters at the next general election passed the House but stalled in the Senate amid objections over other pending amendments. Temperance supporters aim to force a roll call to launch a campaign, while many dry counties may pressure lawmakers to back the measure.
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J. Frank Hanly
P. G. Pierson
Owen County
House
Senate
Ert Slack
Fran Statensberg
Indiana Anti-Saloon league to hold trustees meeting
The Indiana Anti-Saloon league trustees will meet January 17 to push statewide prohibition and consider actions against local option repeal. Petitions opposing repeal are being distributed. Rev. Thomas B. Terhune declines South Bend district superintendency due to salary concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Anti-Saloon League Trustees
Thomas B. Terhune
First Presbyterian Church
South Bend
Moisgant Birdman Dies After New Orleans Meet
The athlete Moisgant Birdman perished after a plane accident at the New Orleans event. A body, crushed by a heavy plane, was reported as the vehicle failed en route to hospital following the incident. Avior also reported dying in an automobile collision while being transported.
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Moisgant
New Orleans
Three Americans Killed in Early Aviation History
The roster of Americans killed in aviation history now totals three. Lieut. Selfridge of the U.S.A. Signal Corps died at Ft Meyer Virginia on Sept 17 1908 during a flight with Orville Wright. Ralph John Stone perished in Denver Colorado on Nov 17 1910 and John B Moissant was killed at Harahan Louisiana on Dec 31 1910.
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New Orleans
Lieut. Selfridge
U. S. A. Signal Corps
Ft. Meyer
Orville Wright
Ralph John Stone
Denver
Colo
John B. Moissant
Harahan
Dramatic End For Aerial Daredevil Moissant
New Orleans aviator John B Moissant, famed for crossing the English Channel with a passenger, dies when his plane crashes near Harahan ten miles from New Orleans while attempting the Michelin trophy. The machine bucked and struck a bank of air before tipping and caving in on him as he clung to the frame.
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New Orleans
John B. Moissant
English Channel
Harahan
Moissant
Bue
France
Tabuteau
Dyer
Mbdtor
Moussaynt
New Q Orleans
Molissant
Giant Becomes Navy Waiter at 6 Foot 9
Myron Newby of Minneapolis, 20, a 6 foot 9 inch, 250 pound man, was refused enlistment at the Indianapolis Navy recruiting office for being too tall and heavy. He laments the burden of his size and worries employers expect twice the effort, hindering his prospects and job. He tried several firms before seeking the navy, hoping it would not be “kill him workin.”
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Myron Newby
Minneapolis
Minn
Beng
Navy
Indianapolis
Samuel
Newby
Bloodhounds Kill Burglary Suspect in Two-Hour Chase
In Mt Vernon on December 31 a coroner's jury exhumed John Roberts owner of the bloodhounds that mauled an unidentified man suspected of robbing Carrier Mills. The hounds trailed from Carrier Mills into the country, cornered the burglar in a shed, and killed him before Roberts arrived. The body was buried in the pauper field. identity could not be established.
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MT. Vernon
John Roberts
Carrier Mills
Roberts
Two Die in Paterson NJ Fire at Seeley Street
A two family house on Seeley street Paterson New Jersey caught fire in the kitchen on the second floor. Two people died and three were seriously injured including Florence Clark who is blind, Myra Hammond and Edward Hammond. Bonsfall died trying to rescue Mrs Clark and her daughter. Mrs Clark died after leaping from a window and Florence Clark was fatally injured leaping across a picket fence.
Trial Repartee Between Wulfson and Johnson Coal Case
Isador Wulfson testifies in a dispute with the William F. Johnson coal company over a coal lot weighed as short by a city scale. Johnson challenges the weighing and a tampering question arises as the court takes the case under advisement.
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Isador Wulfson
Mr. Larue
Mr. Wulfson
Mr. Johnson
Isador
Johnson
Supt Hyland Bot Reckoning New Year Noise Policy
Supt Hyland issues a blunt New Year’s Eve ultimatum forbidding firearms and promising arrest for any use. No saloons may stay open past closing. disorder will not be tolerated, with emphasis on safe revelry and strict enforcement.
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Hyland
Supt. Hyland
New Year's Day Weather Seen Clear and Cold Across Nation
Washington December 31 The United States Weather Bureau forecasts New Year's Day will be clear and cold. The cold snap that began Friday night continues with Sunday expected to usher in the new year with chill but generally pleasant weather in most sections of the country.
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Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Seidensticker Seen as Likely Speaker in Indiana House
The Sun reports Adolph Seidensticker poised to become speaker at the Democratic caucus next Wednesday with little opposition. Joseph Cravens and Albert Veneman remain in contention, while Wise may withdraw. Taggart factions align behind Veneman, though Seidensticker's win could shift Marion County support.
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Adolph Seidensticker
Democratic House
Albert Veneman
Adam Wise
Indianapolis
Goldensticker
Denison
Wise
Cravens
the Sun
Joseph Cravens
House
Cray
Veneman
Siedensticker
Taggart
Seidensticker
Marion County Democracy
Marion County
W. W. Spencer
Samuel Ralston
Rival dance gang clash injures fourteen at Westerhall
In Westerhall the Retaw club dance ended in a panic after a clash between Yakey Yakey Bradley association and Cherry Hill gang members. Fourteen were injured as shots and thrown bottles and glasses flew. Richard Daley, a saloon keeper, was among the most seriously hurt while police and detectives contained the scene.
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New York
Wester Hall
Yakey Yakey Bradley Association
Cherry Hill
Richard Daley
Saloo
License Revoked for Saloon Keeper Patton on East Tenth Street
Mayor Shank revoked the license of C. D. Patton, saloon keeper, for the 1000 square on East Tenth street. The revocation takes effect Saturday at 11 o'clock.
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Shank
C. D. Patton
1000 Square
East Tenth Street
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Charles Taft
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John Sopher
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Aleady
Constantinople
Dee
Indiana
John Moissant
Bank Wrecker
Temperance Forces
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Avior
Myron Newley
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