Jury hears hundreds of women in trial on alleged predatory schemes
In a high profile case in the supreme courtroom, prosecutor Charlene Benedict outlines Augustus Tahke's alleged method to ruin young girls aged 14 to 18 through gifts money theater tickets and rides. The jury selection, aided by testimony about Rahke run mansions and a Vendome hotel room, proceeds amid strong local female sentiment against gambling and exploitation.
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Augustus K. Fabke
Supreme
Fie Stale House
Charlene Benedict
Augustus B. Tahlce
Erin Tahiee
Leon
Indianapolis
Cumberkand
Browd
Khgite
Weber
Habke
Vendome Hotel
Meuse
Rahki
Rahke
Vendome
Estaitlan
Rahe
Ryan
Mtarney Span
Tahke
Weber Pharmacy
Shaan
Fahke
Ryo
Ue Lu
Boaay
Rabke
Loup Aniwn
Helton Rogers
Ayotter
Wwe We Court
Gbs Ranke
Perry GC
Appel
Tenence
Oaklandon
John Huckelghaus
Ruchkelshaus
Valentine Appel
Warren Township
Michael M. Heinman
Ruckelshaus
J. W. Spear
Michigan-st
G. Bowman
Michigan
Army Lassie Bears Son After Desertion Tragedy
A 7 month old boy is left motherless after Mattie Bennett, a Salvation Army member, dies of consumption. Her husband deserted her before the birth. The Salvation Army funds the funeral and the girl’s death reveals a life of hardship and unreciprocated love. The article details her Army ties and the community’s response.
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Norner
Mattie Bennett
Meath
Flanter & Buchancre
Atking
Salvation Army
Mattie Menvett
Army
Meridhin-at
McCarty-at
Ensign Winterbottom
Oni
Kern accuses governor of graft in Indiana campaign speech
Democrats clash over John W Kern speech calling out graft at the Indiana Statehouse. Some leaders defend Gov. Hanly and oppose labeling him a grafter while others see the address as a needed push in the upcoming state campaign. Debate centers on graft charges, salary raises, and potential special session actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymand &, Atl
John W. Kern
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Indiana
Republican Party
J. Frank Manly
Kern
Henry
Hanly
Bla
Ker
Kerh Tad
Appellate Bene
Rovernor
Matthews
Ww. C. Balk
Terre Haute
Swadet
Hinly
Rall
Alt
Ukealy Ha
Manly
Detscrats
Vatute
Vanes
Ohioan Would Tax Bachelors in State Tax Plan
Representative Elson asserts a bachelor tax bill would fund state welfare for indigent spinsters and widows. He predicts the legislature may act to aid women even if suffrage measures fail, proposing a tax on unmarried men and directing revenue to home relief.
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Elson
Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Columbus
General Assembly
Elton
Ohio
Lawson to Write Letter on Insurance to President
DES MOINES Feb 6 Thomas W Latwacn of Boston and friends arrived to continue the Insurance conference with Gov Albert B Cummins begun in Ki en gs Monday After the talk Lawson will write an open letter on Insurance to President Noostreit He declined to reveal plans on Copper despite questions. Liquor sellers fined in two police court cases Bramflett owner of 1500 N Missouri st fined for selling to minors and holding a government license to sell by the quart Keller saloonkeeper at 25 E Washington st pleaded guilty to a door between licensed areas after closing hours fined 0 and costs.
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Rotiopa-McRtae Evens Association
Des Moines
Thomas W. Latwacn
Boston
Albert B Cummins
Kiengs
Cummins
Lawson
Wiliam Bramflett
Missouri St
Med FC and
Corts
Herrod
Bramlett
Whallon
Omar Keller
Washington St
Donnelly Returns to Chicago From Missing Wanderings
Michael J. Donnelly president of the Butchers' Union, who had been missing from Cincinnati for several days, is reported to have arrived in Chicago this morning from Louisville, according to officials at labor headquarters.
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Chicago
Michael J. Donnelly
The
Butchers’ Union
Loutaville
Fire on Street Car at Meridian and Washington
A street car caught fire shortly after 1 o clock Tuesday at the Meridian and Washington streets corner causing excitement. The blaze caused small damage before the fire department arrived. The fire originated from a burning fuse.
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Meridian and
Washington Sts
Convicts on Trial in Missouri Penitentiary Murder Case
Jefferson City reports convicts Vaughn Haymond and Ryan were placed on trial in the afternoon for the murder of gatekeeper John Clay during the recent penitentiary outbreak. The case centers on violence during the riot at the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-Mefac
Jefferson City
Tech
Vaughn, Haymond
Ryan
John Clay
Pen- Mentiary
Incorporations of Campbells Wiedeman Manufacturing Company
The Campbells Wiedeman Manufacturing Company of New Albany was incorporated Tuesday with capital stock of $1600. Incorporators are Louis A. Wiedem Edward G. Carapyct and Joseph C. Campbell. A local ad notes savings on rent near Washington Street and advertises J. Mullelly diamonds jewelry and monuments.
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Campbells Wiedeman Manufacturing Company
New Albany
Thesday, Capital Stock
Louis A. Wieden
Edward G. Carapyct
Joseph C. Campbell
Ferger 5 Released After Ten Day Sentence
Otto Ferger the Marion county druggist who was convicted of selling wine to minors received a ten day sentence, fined 3% and costs for sale to a 17 year old, 16 year old, and a younger companion, plus penalties for selling on a legal holiday. The boys drank and McKnight accidentally shot another boy, but Ferger maintained innocence. Prominent locals sought to have him released, but the hard term stood despite political pressure.
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Otto Freger
Marion County
Ferger
Willam McKnight
George Lescent
Christian Wight
Seaion McKnight
Loncent
Cammer~ Celal Duty and Merchants’ Association
Kentucky Men Fined For Off-Season Illegal Hunting
Drnj and George Barst of Louisville Kentucky pleaded guilty at Corydon on Monday to changes under Indiana game laws for hunting out of season. They were fined five dollars plus costs in each case. The court noted that violators can be brought back on requisitions, and several have already returned without requisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Drnj
George Barst
Louisville
Buntiog
Corydon
Man Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Harry J. Burtanger a Bil word merchant files in the United States Court for voluntary bankruptcy with assets totaling 3,904.15 and liabilities of 3,904.15. Among the assets are two life insurance policies from Modern Woodmen of America for 1,000 each, naming his wife and his two children as beneficiaries.
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Harry J. Burtanger
Bilword
United States
America
Woman Found Dead in Summer Kitchen Under Coroner Inquiry
Coroner H D Tutewllur to investigate the death of Mary Cunningham 58 employed in the family of F Herron Let M Alabama J found dead in the summer kitchen Sunday evening. Officials believe a fall may have caused a head injury and skull fracture.
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H. D. Tutewllur
Mary Cunningham
F. Herron
M. Alabama J
Notable events from February history and politics
This day in history highlights Hernhardt's second farewell tour on February 6 1840 and a 60 cent gas agitation in Indianapolis. Early February mentions include six governors denouncing lobbyists and Sir Thomas Lipton issuing a fifth challenge for the America’s Cup. Thomas Taggart announced his intention to enter politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hernhardt
Indianapolis
Thomas Lipton
Thomas Taggart
Man claims he was robbed after drunken night
William Dewire of Pittsburg says two unknown men drugged and robbed him after a night out. Police found him unconscious behind Lorraine horse, his pockets turned out with $16 missing. Dewire pleaded guilty to drunkenness, fined $1 and costs, and sent to workhouse.
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Wiliam Dewire
Dewire
Pittsburg
Phydomen Hult and Shine
Talon
Tursiday
WANTS ORDER INVESTIGATED IN FRAUD CASE
Washington Feb 6 Representative Campbell of Kansas introduced a house resolution directing the committee on post offices and post roads to investigate the seizure of a fraud order against the People's United Bank of St. Louis. The measure asks whether bank offices were given a chance prior to the issue, explains business methods, and whether changes to law are needed to avoid future fraud orders.
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Scrippa-McRar Arena
Washington
Camepbell
Kansas
House
People's United States Vankt
St. Louis
Known in Terre Haute hazers dismissed in Navy case
Washington Feb 6 the secretary of the navy approved the recommendation of Superintendent Sands of the naval academy in hazing cases involving Midshipmen Richard L Desaussure and George H Melvin both linked to Terre Haute Ind. The report notes a former pastor connected with First Baptist church there faced no morale charges and the incident caused local shock amid popular regard for the deceased.
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Hazers
Washington
Secrrtary
Navy
Sismieral
Supt. Sands
Naval Academy
Richard L. Desaussure
Ind
Rev. G. Class
South Carolina
IL Simmons
George H. Melvin
St Marys Church Euchre Party Announcement
A euchre party will be held Tuesday evening by the Young Men's Society at St Marys church hall 1343 Ing destroyed. Garstang Fuel Co agents GC C Fe Pocahontas offers cash and special coal prices for a few days. Telephone 20 40.
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St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Hall
Garstang Fuel Co
GC. C. & Fe Pocahontas
Bath Geaz
ME Commercial Fuel Co
Acquittal Sought in Indiana Girls School Probe
Indiana State Board of Charities delayed ruling on Emily Rhoades superintendent of the Girls Industrial School and Women’s Prison amid a lengthy inquiry. Witnesses, including Gov. Hanly, examined allegations of incompetence and abuse in a public trial that extended over more than a week. Local reform groups pressed for removal and a final verdict to be delivered.
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Enghisi
Emily Rhoades
Girls’ Industrial School
Prom
Ible
Suite Charities
J. Frank Hanly
State Board of Charities
Miss Finnly & R
Ataccare
Star Chamber
Miss Rhoades
Ted
Hanly
Rhoades
Council of Women
Vigorors
Miss Fheades J
Vdinna Industrial School
Gitle
Women's Prison
Railroads win exclusive use of lake front land in Cleveland
In a U S Court of Appeals decision Judge Lurton ruled the lake front property occupied by railroads is exclusively theirs. The city of Cleveland intends to appeal to the Supreme Court challenging the ruling that railroads have expended improvements and hold the rights to the land. Also notes local ads for Gray Iron Castings and Brighton's W O W remedy.
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Scrippe-McMac Prean Ausociation
Cincinnati
Turge Larton
United States
Dalt Court of Appeals
Lake Front
Cleveland
Lurton
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Benjamin Kennedy
Edepeater
W. J. T. Sauler
Lexington, Ave
RW Mirth
Ole Centeatean
Benjamin McFarlany
Villasave
Albert McCalmet
Warne Tarttwhip
Amos Marshall
Vaniles St
Charles F. Wessong
Washington Township
Abram Hampton
Verry Township
Calvin van Sycle
Samuel A. Howard
Eugenes
James W. Granam
Cornell
E. A. Clark
Perry Township
Fairmer
Anage
Thornton
Devree
Duige
Michael Ryan
Wy Qatier
Jhon J. Lowes
Franken Township
Tim Thn
Mime
Lowen
Tauris G
Bernhardt
Af Levingwong
Daniel Isenhour
Wayne Township
Tsite N. Norwood
Untou-st
Julius Adler
New Jersey St
Samuel Totkins
Noblesst
Harvie Deowinth
Gus Rahke
Farella
Ine
Munnett
Madera
Biles
Herha 2S
W. Washinat
Ohioan
Roosevelt
Donnelly
Woshington St
Monument-placsy
People's
United States Bank
Stegemetr Broa
Atnofa
Steges
Ay D. Waledhner
State Board
GRAY
Enterprise Foundry Co
Phonan
Brighton
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