Plea For Woman Congresswoman Watson Appeals To Jury
Rushville Ind Feb 16 Congresswoman James E Watson opened for Mrs Anta Bankert on trial for murder of Norman Cook at her home The state contends Cook came to see her and she killed him to placate her husband The jury is expected to hear closing arguments this afternoon and reach a verdict around 5 pm Some expect acquittal others a manslaughter sentence
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Rushville
Ind
James E. Watson
Anta Bankert
Norman Cook
Watson
Watton
Tomy Duncan
Indianapolis
Bassett
John H. Kiplinger
Bankert
Cook
Hankert
Editor Lockwood Dies From Font Accident Injuries
Special to the Sun Peru Indiana February 1 W W Lockwood editor of the Peru Republican died this morning from font amplification injuries after being struck by a careless driver at a cab stand He was among northern Indiana s best known editors Scripps McRae Association. Fort Wayne Indiana February 1 Charles Deck sues city for 170000 damages He says a hotel occupant had smallpox five days earlier and health officers failed to fumigate or warn him to vaccinate after catching the contagion twelve days later
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Ind
W. W. Lockwood
Peru Republican
Indiana
Scripps-McRae Frets Association
Fort Wayne
Charles Deck
Deck
Struck by a car injures buggy rider near New Lixhon
A buggy passenger, Sid Fret ihatry from near New Lixhon, was injured when struck by an interurban car on the 1 E line yesterday. The buggy was demolished, the horse killed, and conductor Mhlen Kil ed. Special to the Sun. FRANSPORT, Ind. Feb 16. Peter Witne, a Clover Leaf conductor, was killed by an engine yesterday at Ohio City.
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Dublin
New Lixhon
Mhlne
Fransport
Ind
Peter Witne
Clover Leaf Fund
Ohio City
Oyster cocktails face health probe over dangerous preservatives
A city chemical analysis finds oyster cocktail recipes mix coal tar salicylic acid and pumpkin colorings as preservatives. Reported to be used by manufacturers, these additives may injure consumers despite claims of safety. The practice has triggered protests as producers cut costs with cheaper ingredients.
Train Stops Save Children After House Fire
Special to The Fea Lettchfield tells of a residence near West Cutty where a fire destroyed by Are burned a crippled child to death. A passing train spotted the blaze and stopped nearby, rescuing two other young children from the house.
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Fea
Lettchfield
William Mohiey
West Cutty
Are
Acol
Brie
Two Men Instantly Killed Near Carmel Indiana
Special to The Sun Carmel Indiana February 1 two men Ferley A Ross and Mrantt Cook forty three were killed when struck by a northbound Indiana Union Traction car at Quick Crowing near here. The wagon and two mules were destroyed. The car stopped and returned to Carmel where Coroner Charles C Ray of Arcadia held an inquest. Conductor Rey Venable was in charge. Cooks family lives in Brown County and Ross formerly lived at Kokomo. The two men were selling sassafras in the country. Ross had worked in Indianapolis as a laborer.
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Carmel
Ind
Ferley A. Ross
Mrantt Cook
Indiana Union Traction
Charles C. Ray
Arcadia
Rey Venable
Cook
Brown County
Rosa
Kokomo
Indianapolis
Fire destroys Lamb's department store and post office
Fire at Michigan City Indiana wiped out Lambs department store and the post office, with several other firms damaged. Loss estimated around fifteen thousand dollars as flames gutted the area in February last night.
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Michigan City
Ind
Fev
J. P
Lamb's Department Store
Luss
Fire Chief James Parson Resigns Ill Health in Richmond
Richmond Indiana February 16 James Parson chief of the Richmond fire department for five years resigns due to ill health. He never missed a fire during that long period and was noted for his flawless attendance.
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Richmond
Ind
James Parsong
Richmond Fire Department
Better Than Pie Grape Nuts Fosters Health and Family Bond
An advertisement recounts how Grape-Nuts improved a troubled digestion and boosted nerve strength, aiding a wife and mother to become healthier and more energetic. It also tells how the product helped her infant son recover appetite and thrive, with the mother crediting lasting meals to daily Grape-Nuts and noting the husband’s approval.
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Kal
Poatum Company
Battle Croak
Atich
Trade opening sparks Indianapolis Chicago exchange clash
At a meeting of the Indianapolis jobbers club the plan emerged to protest Chicago banks charging exchange on Indianapolis checks. Merchants fear higher costs if trade shifts to Chicago and back calls for coordinated action with a letter to Chicago’s Commercial Club and a push to rally local clearing houses. The group urged immediate measures to restore parity and protect Indiana merchants’ interests.
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Bel Peacheel
Findkss
Chicago
Indianapolis
Hlain
Jenon
Intiana Law
Indiana
C. L. Hara
Franklin Vornega
Gavin
Commercial Club
Windy City
Clearing House and Gallows Commercial Organizatons
Te Commercial Club
Chicaco
Extra Session Looms Over Indiana Legislation
The piece discusses potential activity in a rare extra legislative session, focusing on strengthening Indiana’s anti-cigarette law and temperance measures. Dr. W A Shaw predicts targeted amendments if constitutional challenges arise, while noting uncertainty about a special session and critiquing governor’s influence and saloon opposition.
Morgan Heading to Europe on Ocean Liner Celte?
New York Feb 14 J Piernant Morgan will sail to the Mediterranean aboard the Celte with Thomas P Fowler president of Ontario & Western and M E Ingalls former president of the Big Four as fellow passengers aboard the Celte.
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription touted in dubious ad
An extended ad for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claims it regualtes female organs, cures backache and headaches, and restores health and fertility. It urges readers to write to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo for free professional advice and promotes related medical books and pills with claims of numerous cures and reduced alcohol content.
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Pierce
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo
New Fruit Delights Miss Roosevelts Wedding Breakfast
From H Frick’s private conservatories in Pittsburg a lavish fruit gift for Miss Alice Roosevelt’s wedding breakfast is reported. The collection includes rapes, strawberries, and other delicacies, with a rare Princese tire pear produced from a Bartlett budded on a Peaberry pear bush. The gift, shipped by barge, showcases Frick’s fruit enthusiasm and experimental horticulture.
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Sam Pittsburg
H . Frick
Alice Hoosevelt
Frick
Misa Roosevelt
Prick
Jeweled Medal Robbed From Brush Residence
A porn climber stole a jeweled medal awarded to Johm T Brush, owner of a New York baseball club, from his Washington Street home Thursday night. Two diamond studded breast pins were also taken. entry was through a window before 7 PM. The burglar vanished, and Detectives Ives Geiber Larshart Breyelement Morgan and Samuels investigated. no crew was found.
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Johm T. Brush
Washington St
Brush
New York Baseball Club
Ives Geiber
Larshart Breyelement Morgan
Samuels
Man Carried Weapons in Indiana Saloon Incident
George Robinson of Orth Vernon Indiana was arrested in Indianapolis after three drinks. Patrolmen Turn and Wosterter found him attempting to push open a saloon door at 10 West Maryland Street early Thursday. He carried a revolver and stated he carried it for protection. he was fined 310 and costs.
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George Robinson
Orth Vernon
Ind
Tndianapette
Hoe
Wosterter
Marylandst
Robinson Pws
Fatal Interurban Crash in Anderson Indiana
A section foreman on the Pennsylvania Line named Sylvester Bhooding was killed when he stepped directly in front of an interurban car in Anderson Indiana. The incident occurred near the railroad junction and the exact time remains unreported.
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Speem
Anderson
Ind
Sylvester Bhooding
Cennaytvania
City News Highlights Multiple Public Notices and Obits
City officials plan public gatherings restrictions and alterations for venues such as Patrick's Hall and Bricklayers' Hall. The funeral of Michael Moore will be held at 15 N Davidson St at 2 PM Saturday. Thelen Elston Bhar died in Washington and was transported to Crayfordville for burial. Updates on hospital board appointments follow resignations and political party composition of city crews. John Wood reports show Republicans nearing parity with Democrats among fire and patrol staff. The Indiana Hardware Association notes good business last year and officer elections upcoming. The voting machine contract litigation progresses in superior court. Evangene Buehler orders health inspections and street car testing focuses. Traction on Terminal seeks support in safety crusade. Leopard Rothschild anticipates becoming customs producer with a $1,000 bonus.
Gambling With Death and Diet Reform
A front page style warning on overindulgence and health risks from poor eating. It links dyspepsia to heart disease, urges dietary restraint, and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy costing 60 cents per package.
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Caesars Army
Yale
Stuart
Rasch Slain by Robbers in Cincinnati Saloon
Henry Hasch, saloon keeper at Front and Johna, was murdered by three highwaymen who demanded surrender. One robber shot him in the head when he did not comply quickly. He died about an hour later at City Hospital as the bandits fled through the door and evaded pursuit. Police were notified and a dozen officers searched the area.
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Hetippa
Condemnation Vote for Occidental Hotel Held Valid
City Attorney F E B Matson tells Board of Public Works condemnation proceedings for the Occidental hotel property are valid and must proceed. George Mayer drowns after breaking through Hogan Creek while fishing near the Delaware Cafe and Palace Meat Market. Broad Ripple seeks city inclusion. city council committee on oral natives to meet Friday night. Geneva explosion kills Edward Gates and Lou Howard. four horses perished.
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F.eb. Matson
Board of Public Works
Occidental Hotel
Matson
Broad Ripple
Indianapolis
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