Abductor Roy Jones Claims Jail Escape To Hasten Trial
In Logansport Indiana Roy Jones the abductor of Nellie Berger says he escaped from jail to trouble officers and speed his trial which Miss Berger’s illness delays He warns he will break away again if not tried Jones also complains of poor merman missionaries who have aided by district officers and a mass meeting is set for the Lawton fund at the court house Friday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Roy Jones
Nellie Berger
Miss Berger
Jones
Lawton Fund
Peculiar Divorce Suit Spurs Note Recovery Case
Gabriel Peterman sues Joseph Newman in Versailles Indiana for $300 note with interest totaling $2,000. The case recalls a prior strang e divorce action when John Peterman sought a divorce after learning his wife had remarried years earlier. The court ruled the first marriage void and dismissed the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Ind
Gabriel Peterman
Joseph Newman
John Peterman
Gabriel
Covingston
Tennessee
Peterman
West-side bid to open W Market street blocked by Panhandle tracks
Loganport Indiana reports council rejection of a 15 year effort to open and extend W Market street over Panhandle tracks. Opponents cite dangerous crossing and high cost as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
W.market St
Panhandle
Merl Smith
Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Company
Royal Center
Smith
Milton Could Welcome Peer Tess Plant by Milton Site
The Peer Tess manufacturing company of Kansas City may locate a bedstead and steel spring factory at Milton Indiana four miles south of Dublin. Milton on the Whitewater canal once a manufacturing center and would gain new industry from the potential plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ind
Peer- Tess Manufacturing Company
Kansas City
Bedstead
Milton
Dead From Burns in Cambridge City Woman
Richmond Ind Feb 9 Mrs John Lawrence 50 Cambridge City died Friday from burns suffered last November. The death was reported from the Cambridge City home where she had been under treatment since the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
John Lawrence
Cambridge City
Various Local Developments and Incidents in Indiana News
Bloomington plans a paid fire department and public funds in Albany show an overdrawn road and street fund. Fort Wayne and Clinton County discuss health and agriculture, while saloon agreements in Garrett and Evarsville aim to curb alcohol access. A teen elopement in Terre Haute and a $325 premium bond sale for a new Noblesville high school feature in this snapshot of state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Humane Society
Band of Mercy
Daniel Smith
Katie Coleman
Terre Haute
Nobiesville
Indiana News Briefs Including Court, Industry and Local Notes
Jury in the Joseph Parrish case. Crawfordsville saloon assault case ended in disagreement. Southern Indiana hardware dealers adjourned in Evansville to meet in Indianapolis August 1 and 2. American steel and wire company galvanizing department in Anderson resumed. a 1000 workers in other departments to receive raises. Henry Ward, Valentine merchant, offered pay to avoid loafing. Bert Hart unpaid after 18 months. Marion farmer Thomas McDonald flows 40 barrels per day of gas and oil under 166 pounds pressure and plans to pipe gas to neighbors. Indiana shorthand court reporters association names new executive committee. Shelly county commissioners Amos and Cherry indicted, offered to resign to avoid prosecution. Ray allegedly offered money to withhold resignations. Judge McClure issuing attachments for Grant county witnesses in Wiley murder case. Lizzie Felton and John Burton testified Wiley knocked Ferrell, who died later at Marion soldiers' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McDonald
Marion
McDonald
The
Indiana Shorthand Court Reporters’ Association
Frank D. Blue
Terre’ Haute
F. M. Rinehart
Bluffton
Jennie McAdams
Shelbyville
Otto M. Logan
Wabash
Sarah Decker
Winamac
McClure
Anderson
Grant County
Wiley
Lizzie Felton
John Burton
James Ferrell
Ferrett
One-Eyed Huffman Weds One-Legged Annette in Fort Wayne
Leon R Huffman who has but one eye and Miss Annette Rosenbaum who has but one leg were married Thursday by Squire Henry Bullermann Fort Wayne justice with one arm in a small ceremony officiated by a local official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon R. Huffman
Annette Rosenbaum
Squire Henry Bullermann
Fort Wayne
Woman Tries Morphine Poisoning At Local Tailor Shop
Mrs Belle Taylor a seamstress at 317.8 New Jersey st was found suffering morphine poisoning at G J Neumeister tailoring shop 734 Virginia ave. City dispensary doctors forced her to take antidote medicine after being restrained on the floor. She later refused further attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Karchner
Virginia Ave
G. J. Neumeister
Belle Taylor
Neumeister
New Jersey St
Paroled Woman Claims Insanity Was Wrong Incarceration
Mrs. Drucilla Wright, paroled Wednesday from the Central Insane hospital, told the insanity commission records she had no idea how she was confined. She had gone to City hospital for heart palpitations and was sent to the asylum. Four children placed in orphan asylums. She asserts she was never insane and is now rational. A permanent discharge will be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drucilla Wright
Insame Hospital
Insanity Commission
City Hospital
Pry
Farmer driven mad by drink kills kin and perishes in blaze
In Wallula, Washington, B F Royce, a wealthy farmer, attacked Rufus Wood after going insane from drink. Wood shot Royce and killed Royce's grandfather. Royce dragged the body into a burning house, set it alight, and jumped into the flames, cremating both men as the house burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
B. F. Royce
Rufus Wood
Royce
Ice Tumbles Horse Rescued by Blanket Trick
A horse attached to a delivery wagon slipped on ice near the circle on Friday morning. After a first fall the animal could not move. A passerby laid a horse blanket on the slick pavement, and the horse trotted away with regained confidence.
Local Checker Tournament Announced for Feb 22
A checker tournament will be held in Oddfellows hall on February 22 with prizes including a chess board donated by Charles Mayer company a pearl handle umbrella from the New York store and a gold headed cane by the William Block company Contestants should mail their names to Courtland Ball Charles Stapp 313 W North St or J B Stratford 1524 N Illinois St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows’ Hall
Charles Mayer Company
New York
William Block Company
Courtland Ball
Charles Stapp
W. North St
J. B. Stradford
N. Ilinois-st
Butler Plans Football Schedule and Basketball Date
Prof. Kelly arranged Butler next season schedule including Butler vs Indiana Purdue vs DePaul. Butler basketball meets state normal in Terre Haute on Feb 16 and hosts Indianapolis high school the same night MC A faces Fon Du Lac. Witch Hazel Salve advertised with warnings about counterfeit products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Butler
Indiana University
Purdue
DePaulw
Terre , Haute
Indianapolis
Lac
Died at 91 Col Richard W Thompson A Terre Haute Leader
Col Richard Wigginton Thompson a Virginian and longtime Indiana political figure died at 1 10 Friday morning after a long illness. He served in Congress and as secretary of the navy and later led the Panama canal company. Survived by son Harry and daughters Mary Thompson and Mrs D W Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Richard Wigginton Thompson
Harry
Mary Thompson
D. W. Henry
Internal Revenue
Henry
Richard W. Thompson
Marshal, Tex
Fred Thompson
George Washington
Thompson
Jefferson
Madison
Monrove
House of Representatives
John Quincy Adams
Jackson
Lincoln
Col. Thompson
Indiana
Louisville
Bedford
Edward C. Moberly
Daniel Dunihue
State Senate
Wallace
Congress
William Henry
Harrison
Union
Baker
Austria
Taylor
Fillmore
United States Court of Claims
Navy
Hayes
Panama Canal Company
American Board
McKinley
Thompson Club
Harriet Gardner
Columbus
James W. Hess
Ney
Col. Thompsoon
Hesa
Minneapolis
Gen
Col
Indiata
Character of his conversation revealed by Mr. Sheau
The excerpt notes Col. Thompson at the Indiane headquarters and describes his storytelling as defining his talks. Mr Sheau recalls him recounting tales of great men he had known, a recurring trait in his conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Sheau
Gen Harrison Praises Col Thompson in Tribute
Gen Harrison lauds Col Thompson as a leading state figure and brilliant thinker. He notes Thompson’s social qualities, intellect, and public service including the apprentice system as Navy secretary, and recalls warm regard across Terre Haute and political lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Col. Thompson
Col Thompson
Terre Haute
North West Snowstorm Paralyzes Minneapolis Transit
A powerful snowstorm blankets the northwest with fifteen inches of snow in Minneapolis. Severe cold yields to milder air as snow continues heavy, halting streetcar traffic and dropping temperatures near zero within 12 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Frigid Midwest Weather Closes Businesses In Snowy Windstorm
A fierce windstorm rips across the upper Midwest driving 36 to 54 mph gusts and fine dry snow shutting down business in Duluth Minnesota. Temperatures plunge to 35 below zero at Minnewauken North Dakota as the cold snap continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Severe norther rages through north Texas
Fort Worth Texas February 9 The season's harshest norther sweeps across north and northwest Texas causing extensive damage to livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Storm Claims Young Boy At Jefferson City
During the storm Anton Heisler aged 3 was blown from a doorway into the yard ten feet and killed instantly. The tragedy occurred in Jefferson City Missouri on a February day with high winds and fatal injuries recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Anton Heisler
Governor Mount Reflects on Dignity and Integrity
Governor Mount recalled a man who spoke of finishing his work and being ready when the time came. He described the individual as a dignified Christian gentleman of unwavering integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Mount
Masked robber shot dead in Chicago road house
Frank Barnum a lawyer and Edward Sommerfield a bartender killed a masked hold up man in Woerner's park pavilion road house. Barnum and Sommerfield confronted the bandit after he robbed Barnum and threatened the proprietor's daughter. The assailant was fatally shot as Barnum seized his weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Woermer
Park Pavilion Road House
Frank H Barmm
Edward Sommerfield
Barmm
Proprieton
Barnum
Sommerfield
Barnimn
Col Thompson Remembered As National Character And Honest Leader
Joan L Griffiths recalls Col Thompson planting trees on his lawn and notes his loss will be felt across the state. W IL B Miller calls him beloved, a grand old character to party members since youth. Mayor Taggart says he became a national figure and was an honest, good man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan L. Griffiths
W. IL. B. Miller
Taggart
Col. Thompson
Hfe
Births and Deaths and Marriages Names Across City
Birth announcements list George and Mary Tucker. Ivon and Jessie Clark. David and Anna Kinder. Harley C. Newsom. Chas and Lena Breuning. John and Eliza Shebling. Augustine and ARPS oes. August and Mace. George and Annie Shultz. James and Mary Pollamd. Linton and Elizabeth Cox. Henry and Lillie Carter. Joap and Laura Corcus. William and Elsie Farlow. Solon and Myrtle Alloway. Deaths include Nora Cullen. Walter Wiese. Mamie L. Wright. Charles P. Austed. Baward F. Maher. Patrick Ready. Ellen Madden. Herman Crabb. Lena Breuning. Mary E. Parker. Marriages include Willard F. Price and Nelle Schafer. Charles L. Smith and Cora L. Heier. John Taylor and Anna Ingram. Hurley Tankston and Ettie C. Gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George and
Mary Tucker
Huron St
Ivon
Jessie Clark
Eugene St
David and
Anna Kinder
W. Twenty-seventh-st
Harley C
Mary Newsom
Chas
Lena Breuning
John and
Eliza Shebling
S. Eastern Ave
Augustine
S. Oriental-st
August and
Mace
Hamilton
Davidson-st
William and
Elsie Farlow
N. Liberty-st
Solon
Myrtle Alloway
Brightwood
Nora Cullen
Pearl-st
Walter Wiese
Martindale Ave
Croup
Mamie L. Wright
Herman Crabb
N. Bilackford St
Southeastern Ave
Mary E. Parker
Willard F. Price
Nelle Schafer
Charles L. Smith
Cora L. Heier
John Taylor
Anna Ingram
Hurley Tankston
Ettie C. Gentry
Building Permits Granted for Local Addresses
J EB Abraham of 114 West Roach street files a cottage permit for 741 dollars. J A Pressly at 1237 Yandes street applies for repairs valued at 310. J Meitham, corner Canal and Thirtieth street, seeks an addition costing 3150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Abraham
W. Roach St
J. A. Pressly
Yandes St
J. Meitham
Corner’ Canal
Thirtieth
Fire damages rear of Nicoll’s tailor shop in Illinois street
About 10 p m Thursday a fire burned in an outhouse behind Nicoll's tailoring establishment at 39 Illinois Street. Smoke damage was slight. Two days earlier Keeter's photograph gallery burned, with water from the blaze causing about 300 dollars in damage to the Nicoll shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicoll
Ilinois St
Keeter
Strung Up by Indians In Oklahoma Territory
A Muskogee incident reports white leaseholder Fr. G. Richardson seized, a rope placed around his neck, dragged to a ravine, and strung up by Indians while neighbors rescued him. His condition is serious. The item ends with an unrelated advertisement for Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup claiming to cure coughs and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
O.T
Muskogee
Inélians
Fr. G. Richardson
Wood
Old Nurse for Children advert for Winslow’s Syrup
An old nurse for children. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup marketed for teething to ease pain calm gums and soothe wind colic. Claimed to be best remedy for diarrhea. Price twenty five cents per bottle.
City Meal Deal Sparks New Management Shuffle
A bold new management regime touts a city meal offer priced at one cent. The revised policy prioritizes early customers and demands strict adherence to the new service standards.
Judge Baker Rules Over Fort Wayne Rail Claim
Judge Baker voids Calvin and partners claim to rails frogs targets and portable parts of the Fort Wayne Terre Haute and Southwestern railroad. Calvin and associates sold land to George Cook who leased it to a fence builder and laid track crossed land. Calvins posession theory disputed as the line never finished and merged into Chicago and Souch eastern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Terre Waute & Southwestern
Chicago & Soucheastern
Industrial training school planned on Lookout Mountain
The university board of trustees of the Order of Railroad Conductors of America signals agreement on an industrial training school on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. A large city donation is expected while Dr. Leland and associates negotiate the project, aiming to invest 500000 dollars for 1500 to 2500 pupils with both classical and industrial departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
University Board of Trustees
Order of Railroad Conductors of America
Lookout Mountain
Leland
Boy Hero Killed Near Helena Crossing
In Alabama near Helena on February 9, 14 year old Darel Sickels saved his mother and sister from a Louisville & Nashville train on a high trestle but could not escape. The train, descending a grade, could not be stopped in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Helena
Darel Sickels
Jas. Sickels
Comey Still in Custody Report Weakened
The paper states Lawrence Comey of Sheen Massachusetts was caught here a week ago while going with a 13-year-old girl. He is released, but the boy has only $2 and is sick with lung hemorrhages and epileptic fits. Supt Quigley notified the boy’s mother Mrs Wish of his condition. He will be held until transport is arranged. Prosecutor at Sheron cites forgery against the boy, but it will likely not be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comey
Lawrence Comey
Sheen
Mass
Goping
Quigley
W. H. Wish
Sheron
Mules Shipped to South America for Mining Labor
Six car loads of 2 year old mules raised by Franklin Landers were sent to South America to work in mines. If the experiment succeeds many more will follow. Two car loads had previously been shipped from Union stock yards to the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Landers
South America
Union Stock Yards
West Indies
Dayton post office robbed of 500 dollars
Dayton Tennessee report states the local post office was robbed Thursday night, with $500 in cash taken. Other brief items note a Grandeville Idaho gold strike and a prospector earning $12,000 in two days, plus various unrelated remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Tenn
Grandeville
Ida
Honduras
Williiam Nemis
Chicago
Rochester
N. Y
Cronje
Three Women Assassinated and Turmoil in Constantinople
In Constantinople on Thursday, the wife of Hassan Pasha and two other women were assassinated during a carriage ride amid palace intrigues. Albanian soldiers clashed with Turkish sailors in the lower city, sparking a riot in which ten men were killed and many injured. The Young Turks threaten to kill the sultan within three months unless a new constitution is granted, and widespread arrests followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Frontier
Hassan Pasha
Melce Ter
Young Turks’ Party
Confession Ties Leeds in 5-Year-Old Kentucky Killing
Five years after the murder of Thomas Howard in Middlesboro Kentucky John Lewis Howard, then 15, now dying of consumption, confessed he and his mother Amanda Howard carried out the killing. He said his mother arranged the dining scene so the father faced away from the window during supper enabling the shooting. Amanda Howard was arrested. Very Rev R. O Donaghue of Indianapolis noted as possible successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesboro
Thomas Howard
John Lewis Howard
Amanda Howard
O’donaghue
Indianapolis
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Clinton County
National Window and Bent Glass Factory
Montpelier
Franklin College
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Hartford City
Elkhart County
Herbert E. Freed
Orwigsburg
Charles Ellis
Ora Holderman
Cartersburg
Dodge
Marshall
Congressman Miers
Gosport
Denver
Valparaiso
Josie and
Stella Franklin
Ander@n
India
Joseph Parrish
Tanapolis
Befme
Crawfordsville
Lulu Wallace
Parrish
Evansville
American Steel and Wire Company
Henry Ward
Valentine Merchant
Bert Hart
Hart
Ward
Stord
DeWitt's
Tedianais
Gen. Harrison
North
Fargo
N. D
Minnewauken
Bliszsard
Sisseton
Mary Stafford
Miss Stafford
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Washington and
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Saks & Company Argest Men’s and Boys’ Outfitters
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BIG Industrial School
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Massachusetts Ave
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