Notorious gambler on trial in strong state case
Prosecutor Benedict opened with the charge of fault and battery on a young girl against Augustus Rahke. The defense sought to show a spark of religion as the cross-examination revealed Rahke’s denials. The trial included testimony about his gambling, improper conduct with young girls, and alleged charitable gifts.
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Henry Spaun
Augustus E
Alered Dofiler
Broudiy
Jesus Christ
Yan
Michael Ryan
Trahke
Dooy of Hope
Tittle Sisters of the Poor
Flanner Guild
Father Weter's Church
West Iadinnapolie
Tare Nahke
Spaan
Rahke
Charles Benedict
John
Dancan
Iweory Spaan
Gambling figure Rabke’s reckless exploits exposed
Washington report details Rabke’s admitted gambling operations across Cumberland and several towns. He allegedly ran a gambling house after a failed Dutcher venture, consorted with young women at a drug store, lent money, and escorted girls to casinos and hotels. His wife is rarely seen and his two eldest sons followed into gambling. He faced fines and arrests for gambling in multiple locations and reportedly used funds from illicit activities to support a lifestyle of drinking and carousing. The piece also notes a congressional vote on the Hepburn railroad bill with several Republican defections and a Democrat urging reform.
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Wrorera Dig
Wastin
Cumberland
Lmne
Gia
Adape
Washington
Pet
Lattor
Tne
Army
Hepburn Railroad
Thage
McCall
Massachusetts
1Ittereth
Maine
Weeks
Perkins
New York
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Vrerland
Southwick
Lenivan
Miickenr
Hepburn measure clears House 346 to 7 in party split
The bill passed the House by a decisive 346 to 7 vote with seven Republicans voting nay. The rest of the session covered minor items and a report on the Army Appropriation Bill received by members.
Great Missionary Meeting Scheduled in March Indianapolis
Three conferences of the church join in a major missionary meeting to be held March 12 in Indianapolis at Roberts Park. Delegates from Indian, North Indiana and North wrest Indian conferences will gather with pastors and young people to discuss unity, missionary work, and methods, with speakers including Gov. J Frank Han and bishops Foss and Warren.
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Morthelse
Indiana
Indianapolis
Robert's Park al
Worther Conference
North Gidigna
Methodist Episcopal Church
PF. Hbheets
Chicage
Lagan
Holly Springe
Caldwell
Chattanooga
S. Earl Taylor
New York
FH. Wright Mary
Samuel Gurney
East Africa
W. G. Swearer
Morea
D. B. Spencer
Japan
H. L. KE. Luertog
Malaysia
R. C Beebe
AY. D. Chinas
J. L. McLaughlin
The
Phillypines
Meg. F. D. Gamewell
China
Africa
Barneo
Europe
India
Java
Korea
Mexico
Philippine Islands
South Americ
Unioy
Porto Rico
Hawaii
United States
Attack on mission station near Amoy shocks locals
London dispatches report a Chinese attack on missionaries at Changs Pu near Amoy. Two mission buildings were destroyed, but all missionaries except one, Rev Oldham of the English Presbyterian, escaped. The group sought refuge with the local governor. No Americans were at the station.
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London
Changs Pu
Amoy
Oldham
Embezzler Asa Coffin Arrested in Terre Haute Case
Special to The Sun reports Las Vegas resident Romero trailed Asa Coffin to Terre Haute Indiana and arrested him on embezzlement charges involving funds from the Santa Fe railroad. The dispatch notes Coffin’s capture after a chase that led to the city.
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Terre Haute
The
Sun
Ind
Romero
Las Vegas
N. M
Asa Coffin
Santa Fe
Marshal Kills Eversbaugh in Indiana Town
In Farmersburg Indiana on February 5 town marshal Charles Sheppard shot and killed Louin Eversbaugh a miner who he was attempting to arrest. Eversbaugh is said to have assaulted the marshal prompting the lethal response in what is described as self defense. The victim reportedly had a notorious reputation as a "bad man."
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Farmersburg
Ind
Charles Sheppard
Louin Eversbaugh
Miner
Ersbaugh
Castro and Money Increases Taxes and Confiscation in Venezuela
Washington reports on Venezuelan President Castro’s tax hikes and asset seizures to fund the treasury. French diplomat Taigny, exiled from Caracas, meets with U.S. officials and the French ambassador, analyzing Castro’s methods. France may pursue pressure, blockade, or invasion as Caracas’ stance hardens and ties with Caracas deepen.
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Scrippe-MaHine Prean Association
Wasilington
Feb
M. Olver Thigny
Caracas
Venezuela
Castro
France
M. Tuasersud
State Department
Taigny
United States
Talgoy
la Guevera
Igh
Lmelight
O Ther State Department
Castra
Taleny
Algeciras
Bankert Murder Trial Heads to Second Hearing
Rubaville Ind Feb 8 Men Anna Kankert set for trial tomorrow on murder charge in Normen Cook's death. First trial ended with hung jury, judge notes ballot tally 610.
Broad Cut Ice Harvest At Broad Ripple Skating
Broad Cut informs skaters of ice harvest progress from Broad Cut south to Fifteenth Street. Skating remains good with six inches of clear ice. towns like Gnefield Park Ulverside Park and Armstrong Park report steady participation. River skating along Broad Cat and near the aqueduct attracts many, as warmer weather may boost rink popularity.
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Segatt
Fifteenth St
Lee
Gnefield Park
Ulverside Park
Pievnant Run
Restngion
Butlercarlewe
Armstrong Park
Brow Cat
Fes
Broad Ripple
Euby Urb
Garteldasrk
Plans for election at Indianapolis Commercial Club vote
Arrangements set for a heavy vote with three tickets in the Indianapolis Commercial Club election. Polls open 9 AM to 4 PM Monday with two Columbia machines and miniature ballots showing the three tickets. About 500 voters expected. lunch hour extended to 1:80 PM to 2 PM to avoid crowding.
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InjGianapolis
Columbia
Sepratary McClure
Teket No. 1
Indiana leaders Fret Over Extra Session Fight In Washington
Indiana Republican power brokers converge in Washington to pressure Gov. Manly against calling an extra Indiana General Assembly session. James P. Goodrich and other party figures, including Kesling and New, argue to influence Fairbanks and national figures to back the party line. The move aims to keep the governor from a session feared to hurt election prospects, with the outcome hinging on court rulings and party machinery.
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James P. Goodrich
Republican State Central Committee
Washington
Autty
Goodrich
Argon
Henry
Cenfer
Fairbanks
Joseph Ie. Kealing
Alving Andere
Sussex
Winfield T. Turtin
Fairinuake
James A Hermanway
J.B. Wateren
CH. Landis
John Chaney
H i J
Harry
New
National Committee
Benatar Beveridge
Beveridge Tirces
Hanly
Indiana
Rand
Wasnington
Fang
Washinston
Supreme Court
Carter
Manly
Legispintere
Eiceon
TLM
Pittsburg
Fairbanke
Hartford City Healer Convicted For Unlicensed Practice
G H Townsend of Hartford City was found guilty of practicing medicine without a license after allegedly using an X ray on Miss Lynn Montfort to treat rheumatism. Nine state witnesses testified. Townsend received a $2 fine plus court costs totaling $1.86.
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Hartford City
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
G. H. Townsend
Townsend
de. E. Iones Townsend
Lynn Montfort
Sexauer
Costa
New Panos Coal Adistinctive Wulschner Garstang Public Co
A compact ad style notice promoting coal products and services. Mentions Wulschner's Garstang Public Co agents C. C. & B. Pocahontas smokeless coal and a telephone contact at Main 3753. Also references Golden Tint coal and a New 106 Main address, plus Native Herbs at 55 W Wash. St. and Slegemels Bros. as a first class attake service.
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Garstang Publ CO
Pocahontas
Try
Main
Polluted ham ring leader said to hide near Columbus
Indiana officials pursue a guilty purveyor of polluted ham amid public health outrage. The State Board of Health, aided by Dr. Hurty, traces shipments from Chicago and warns residents about contaminated meat. A suspect named J Seanlaw War was arrested near Columbus, released on bond, and then vanished. The board cannot offer a reward.
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State Board of Stealth Ts
Indiana
Morty
The
Beard
Chicago
Greensburg
Edinpars
Columbus
Frooklin
Nobleaville
Shelbyville
Amulier
J. Seanlaw War
Fragmented history notes and oddities dated February 1904
A garbled memorandum from a historical page mentions opinions on a political measure, railroad outrage, and a monument design rumor. It references February 5 1904 and a Stone Mother Valley Short Line context, with a fleeting note about a congressman failing to appear to vote on measures.
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Amoeten
Witdahn F. Bultivan
Romner
House of Washington
Spain
Man Admits Fake Robbery Tale After Alibi Fails
Walter Humphreyn reported to police Tuesday that he was robbed by three men after spending employer Naor Nis em poyer's money on liquor. Police found the story dubious and by Thursday he confessed the tale was false. He works on a John Campman farm near Clermont and said drunken friends led him to fabricate the incident.
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Walter Humphreyn
Poelice Metzger
Humphreys
John Campman
Clermont
Civil service exam held for Indian service positions
Ten candidates, nine teachers and one engineer, were examined Wednesday and Thursday. Three vacancies remain, with those passing placed on the eligible list for a year. Examinations were not difficult and any high school graduate could pass.
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Indian Service
Eclipse Tonight to Diminish Moon’s Bright Face
Mentesty predicts a total lunar eclipse Friday night lasting about 30 minutes with the moon fully entering the earth’s shadow. A second total eclipse is expected August 4, visible only on the western and Pacific coasts. Prof. Johnson of Butler College notes the peak at around 12:59 a.m. local time. Astronomers at Harvard, Yerkes, and South American sites prepare photographs and measurements.
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United States
Pacific
Johnson
Butler College
Aatronomy
Harvard Observatory
Chilian Frontier Mountains
South America
Yerkes Observatory
Lake Geneva
Wis
Missing Records Found Empty Vault at State Treasurer
A special investigation revealed a vault box labeled Secretary of State's Reports was empty. Treasurer Hill and deputy could not locate January reports from 1800 and 1900, with access restricted to senior officials. The committee agreed immediate search for the missing papers.
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Enon
Thm
Inilana
Palen Botant
Winda
Btate
Him
Munt
Hill
Treasury
Hunt
ITM
National Guard to Be Inspected and Organized
The Indiana National Guard seeks new company formations from Frankfort Peru Wabash Greencastle Liverty and North Vernon. A Frankfort armory issue may bar that unit. A detachment will muster at Seymourville Friday night under Capt. John Ito Yaniela In command. Inspector officers Capt. F W Smith and Capt. William F Nesbeth of the Fourth Infantry will conduct a two week inspection beginning April.
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National, Guard
Adjt
Gran Perry
Frankfort
Peru
Wabash
Greencastle
Liverty
North Vernon
Perry
F. W. Smith
Wiliam
F. Nesbeth
Fourth Infantry
Ft Thomas
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