Big Mail Robbery Mystery Ties up Indianapolis Banks
The Franklin national bank and many others report losses totaling tens of thousands in drafts, checks, and money orders sent to Indianapolis. Post office inspectors and Cincinnati and Terre Haute teams investigate, while most names and amounts remain withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin National Bank
Cor Dent
German Insurance Bank of
Louisville
American National Bank
Indianapolis
First National Bank
Columbus
Ind
Capital National Bank
Inalarapolis
Farmers’ Bank
Edinburg
Union National Bank of
Fleet National Bank
Louieville
National Bank of Kentucky
First National Bank of
Jeffersonville
Irwin Bank
Sompane
Kowa Undi
Indianagollan
Ihrould
Death of Senator Burns Shocks State Officials
Senator Burns of South Bend died Saturday afternoon in his Hotel English room after a long illness. Surrounded by wife Mrs Burns and four children he passed as Brigh’s cinemae caused the demise. He served as superintendent of the Bandage steel skein company Booth Band and had a long career in the state senate. The senate plans to adjourn on reconvening to honor him. Burn born November 23 17 in Pittsburgh Pa and educated at Piattaburs Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Mr. Burns
South Bend
English
Barlow
Hendricks County
Durns
Bandage Steel Skein Company
Booth Band
Pittsburg
Piattaburs
Wis
Mita Bennie L. Whitaker
Ikip
State Senate
McDonald Resigns. Hobbs Named to Reformatory Board
John 8. McDonald notified governor he would not contest removal and Dr. H. C. Hobbs of Salem Indiana was appointed to the Jeffersonville reformatory board. McDonald planned to retire at 2 p.m. Saturday after stating he would step down peacefully if the governor did not attack his administration. Hobbs, a former Salem postmaster and prominent Republican, fills the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
McDonald
Rovernor
Dr. Hobbs
Salem
Alexander Jury Cannot Agree in Grave Robbing Case
The Alexander jury stalled at 140 p.m. Saturday after the foreman signaled inability to reach a verdict in the Dr. Joseph C. Alexander grave robbing case. Judge Bulley rerouted instructions, ordered the jury locked up, and to reconvene with counsel. The unusual move could signal a pivotal moment in the prosecution of physicians.
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Alexander
Joseph C. Alexander
Taft Mendenhall
Hainft Mendenhal
Bulley
Oller
Baily Mendenhall
Dr. Alexander
Another Chance for the Governor's Glittering Staff
A Commercial club committee plans final corner stone arrangements for the federal building next week. President Roosevelt and cabinet members have not yet replied to invitations to attend. Secretary Hunt reports Secretary Shaw said the treasury department has no objections to a ceremonial service if the government bears no expense. If stone lettering is desired, architects Raskin and Kellogg must approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Federal
Roosevelt
Savert
Secretary of the Treasury
Hunt
Secratary Shaw
The
Treasury
Raskin and Kellogg
Freshmen Kidnapping Fight Breaks Out at Hotel Banquet
At the Devis hotel in Brazil Indiana on Friday night a clash occurred when sophomores attempted to seize freshmen from Hosd Polytechnic Institute Terre Haute. Ten sophomores and three freshmen were jailed, pistols drawn, hotel furniture damaged, and police summoned.
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Brazil
Ind
Hosd Polytechnic Institute
Terre Haute
Devis Hotel
Pistola
Jali
New Linier Advertisements On The Seventh Wage Day
New liner advertisements list items for sale and rent including an eight room house a four room cottage and a drug store. Also ads seek workers with notices for women to make overalls and a housekeeper position as well as loans on improved property and furnished rooms for rent.
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Kewner
Journaymen
Savanth
Marion Club Ball Promises Dazzle In Japanese Garden Theme
The seventh annual Marian club ball will be held at Germantown on Tier day evening February 1. The hall will be transformed into a Japanese garden with lanterns. Grand march at nine, led by Thomas Carter, club president. Gov. Durbin will attend as guest. Entertainment committee members include James Leathers H T Mearsey John T Kyl Walter Hil Paul J Axbell. Gowns expected from attendees. The Popular want for tale column invites ads.
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Germat Oune
N'Elock P. m
Thomas Carter
Ant ‘Mra. Carter
Gov. Durbin
Juige James M. Leathers
Alain
H. T. Mearsey
John T. Kyl
Walter J. Hil
Paul J. Axbell
Pumler
2000 Laborers Demand Work in London Rally
In Trafalgar Square London 200 unemployed met Saturday with Five thousand spectators present. Police prepared 400 guardians of the peace but were not needed as the gathering remained orderly. Speeches highlighted misery and called for job opportunities with plans for daily parades.
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London
Trafalgne Square
Guardians of the Peace
Formal charges filed against Richard Johnson at Deaf Institute
Charges accuse Johnson of misuse of public funds and unjustified employee dismissals. The anonymous letters to the governor and the Board of Charities prompted a formal investigation to begin next Thursday. Moses Clinton, former supervisor at the institute, pillar of the accusations, claims the school is not up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard ©. Johnson
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Moses Clinton
Bitchell
Mr. Johnson
SUN
Clinton
Durbin
State Board of Batttles
Ed Clinton
Board of Charities
Alvihia
Famous British fighter dies in London
London mourns Field-marshal Bir John Listern Simons a Crimean era fighter born 1821 in Langford Somerset educated at Elizabeth college and Woolwich he joined service in 1840s and fought at Eupatoria Sevastopol and the Togur siege later holding key military and diplomatic posts in peace Washington reports Marion Cockrell and Edgan F Gallaudet wed while Kokomo Indiana reports gas wells being drilled as twelve families are aided by twenty four crews in a show of rising energy activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pleld-marahat Bir
John Listern Simons
Langford
Somerset
Elizabeth College
Military Academy
Woolrich
Elmons
Crimea
Eupatoria
Sevas
Orders Granted to Raise Venezuelan Blockade
London february 1 instructions to raise the blockade of Venezuelan ports have been telegraphed to the various squadron commanders.
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London
Taylor Day Program Advances With Sword Presentation
Admiral George Brown has completed duties for the Taylor Day ceremonies marking the $1,800 sword gift to Rear Admiral Henry Clay Taylor. The event on February 2 in Indianapolis includes invocations, speeches by Gov. Whitfield Durbin and Admiral Taylor, musical performances by the Knightsown Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home Band, and half fare railroad rates to attract a large out‑of‑town crowd.
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George Brown
Henry Clay Taylor
Taylor
Indianapolia
Ramusl Thomas
Hev. D. R. Lucan
Gow
Winteld T
Durbin
Bpecoh
Admiral Taylor
Lhutmor
Cilbert
James Whitcomb Hiley
James E. Watean
Knightatown Boldiers
Aallora
Jewelry swindler robs residents. police warned
A well dressed man fleeces Northwestern city residents by posing as an agent for a women's journal offering premiums. Victims report small losses as he displays watches and jewelry then takes a small fee and departs. Mrs Lian Cawby paid him 8 cents Friday afternoon and alerted police after he did not return. Forecasts warn of snow and cold in Indianapolis area over the next 36 hours with rain or snow in Indiana. Senate approves house amendments to the Elkins anti rebate measure.
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Brveral
Mra
Lian Cawby
Maxwell St
Washington
Senate
House
Elkins
Teka Pise
Ente Eysry
Judge Shows Ideas About Wifely Duty and Liberty
Judge Atubbs dismisses a case where William Snyder was accused by his wife of assault. The judge notes possible injuries but says if any assault occurred the wife bore the heavier blame, reflecting a dated view on domestic matters. A separate note mentions the Old-time Minutre Festival at English’s on March 16 and 17 featuring a minstrel performance and local performers.
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Stubbs
William Snyder
Weln
Nobie
Snyder Hiad
Snyder
Atubbs
Engiteh’s
Mares
Ford
Arsenal Grounds Sale At Indianapolis Grounds at Noon
GITY LIFE reports the Indianapolis arsenal grounds sale will be held on the grounds at noon. The Green glaga bottle blowers headquarters may move from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. An old couple, William J. Parker and Rianta Dronberger, both over 77, obtained a marriage license and planned to marry in Castleton. Shortridge seniors elected officers for 1903. Franklin college tracing plans for a new library with 20000 dollars. Elks reception in honor of George B. Cronk. Ernest Gamble concert at Roberta Park Church. Blair Baker horse sale ends with about 260 horses sold and notes totaling around 104000 dollars. Columbia Club officers elected Frank C. Stataker president. Special jeweler ads note low prices on diamonds and watches.
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Green Glaga Bottle Blowers
Philadelphia
Indianapolia
William J. Parker
Riantta Dronberger
Castleton
Shortridge
Edmund Ettle
Uring Tenraon
Albert Shepard
Harry Nicoll
Franklin College
ELKS
Focal Lodge
Eles
George B. Cronk
Miler
Gamble
Ernest Gamble
Roberta Park Church
Mt. C. A
Blair-Baker Company
Columbia Club
Columbia Clu
Frank Cd.stataker
B. Sweet
Mortimer
Daleville Postoffice Safe Blown Open by Dynamite Robbers
Robbers blew open the Daleville postoffice safe Friday night using dynamite and stole stamps valued at $50, cash, insurance papers, and other items. Two suspicious men seen in town in recent days vanished after the explosion near midnight as the attack may have involved local access to the Union traction line toward Anderson. The safe was accessed via the postmaster UC H Forrest's store, with tools stolen from nearby shops used to breach the strongbox.
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Daleville
Ink
Esse
Dateville
H. Forrest
Muncie
Union
Big Four Railroad
Bhell
Chesterneid
Thomas Ray Defers Harsh Sentence Over Step-son’s Abuse
Thomas Ray avoided a severe punishment for whipping and chaining his step-son Lee Harthaven on January 3 after Judge Stubbs waited for guidance from Circuit Judge Allen. The case, heard in police court, led to a six month suspension of sentence pending monthly progress reports to the Board of Children's Guardians, with potential work if mistreatment continues.
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Thomas Hay
Stubbs
Lee Harthaven
Tay
Ray
Allen
Wue
Alten
Stubba
Board of Children's Guardiana
Mali Jude Stubbe
Two Cousins Die Together of Consumption in Transit
New York February report details Joseph Derier and his cousin Frank Ogrinna, recently employed in Minnesota iron mines, dying of consumption while en route to Austria. They were rushed to Bellevue hospital, where Derier died Friday evening and Ogrinna died five minutes later, side by side seeking a homeland burial.
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Frank Ogrinna
Waul
Minnesota
Con
Austria
Bellevue
Derker
Ogrinne
Woman Attacks Kansas Joint Sets In Front Door
A street preacher from How ard Kansas and an ex assistant of Mrs Currie Nation smashed the front windows with an axe during a protest at Topeka. She is in custody as authorities investigate the incident. Sundry Civil Go Again Up Washington Feb 14: House considers the sundry civil appropriation bill and adopts a 3000 light alarm beacon near Everett Washington.
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Nopema
Kaz
Feb
Mra
Saray McHenry
Howard
Kaa
Currie Nation
Jointa
Washington
House
Everett
Wash
Lawyers sentenced to life over fee dispute in Speud ing case
Frank McCray John Bowlas and Lah Hay lawyers who defended Joe Speud ing were sentenced to life imprisonment over a fee division dispute involving Raphael Compitelio. The trial before Justice Sam Shank on a Saturday heard that McCray received winnings while other lawyers sought a share. Judge Alform presided, with Beschwerden noting the two complainants and the defense actions in Naw Place Sf oad ap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCray
John Bowlas
Lah Hay
Joe Speuding
Raphael Compitelio
McCray
Aald
Wan
Sam Shank
Shania
Trath
Alform
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Berm
Burns
Dra.chobbs
New Peter Road
Alexander Jury
Judge Bailey
Marion
ELD
Tafalgar Square
Bupt. Johnson
Deaf Asylum
Simons
Cockrell
Gallaudet
Mian
Marion Cockrell
Enetor Gockrell
Missouri
Edgan F. Gallaudet
Edward M. Gallaudet
Paradelphia
Cramp Ship Building Company
Kokomo
Indianapolio
Indiana
Elkins BN
Gity Life
Arsenal Grounds
Indianapolis Arsenal
J.P. Mullally
Monwaam
Mao
Thomas Ray
Little Lee Hattibaugh
New York
Joseph Derier
Topeka
Joe Spaulding
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