Hampton Convicted Man Vows Innocence Ahead of Supreme Court
Danville Indiana February 26 Judge Cooper denied a new trial to Charles Hampton convicted of murdering Wilson Haynes at Coatesville November 22 1901 sentencing him to life. The bill of exceptions lists 47 error grounds and the case moves to the state supreme court. Hampton proclaimed innocence hoping justice will prevail.Other trials noted Henry Hudsonon Washington county charged with murder James McKinney. James Shook charged in Cambridge City case postponed March 17 due to sick witnesses. Judge Ryan Anderson rules against gas and oil lease. 200 Madison county suits anticipated. Motorman Clarence Hertzell Elwood fined five dollars for striking Benny James with a brass lever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hudelson
Washington County
Brownstown
James McKinney
James Shook
John Ryan
Cambridge City
Richmond
Ryan
Anderson
Madison County
Clarence Hertzell
Elwood
Benny James
School Board Deliberates on Property Assessment and Additions
The school board met Tuesday, receiving Attorney A E Baker's opinion that school property cannot be taxed for street improvements. The board may seek injunction to test the point over Northwestern avenue and Thirtieth street costs of 689.44. Also approved bids for a 16 room addition to School No 33 at Sterling and Twelfth streets and announced several teaching appointments and resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Baker
Northwestern Ave
Thirtieth St
Baker
James Smith
Montpelier
Sterling
Twelfth Sts
Conrad Bender
Manual Training High School
Robert Woodmansee
Shortridge High School
Christopher Seiberth
Thomas Smiley
Peter Scherer
George Banton
Dumont Lotz
Otilia Sonderman
Valentia E. Mann
Fresh and strong food that sends one along
A teacher describes using Grape Nuts to beat fatigue and constipation. She credits the cereal with curing stomach issues, improving sleep, boosting energy, and enabling study progress. The ad promotes natural health by nutrition from Postum Co. Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Fatal Triangle: Teacher Kills Miss Wiseman Then Himself
Fletcher R. Barnett, a teacher at Rice school near Camargo Illinois, shot and killed Miss Eva C. Wiseman after she refused his marriage proposal. He then shot a pupil who tried to help, wounded another, and after several self inflicted attempts, drowned in a well as farmers closed in. Barnett, once admired, had lingering love for Wiseman whom the family disapproved of. Wiseman, 20, daughter of Dr. W A Wiseman, died in the tragic incident. Bert Hopewell was wounded but survived.
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Barnett
Eva C. Wiseman
Miss Wiseman
Bert Hopewell
W. A. Wiseman
Blondin Denies Hopping Wife to Pieces
A man arrested as Wilfred Blondin admits his identity and will be sent to Boston charged with murdering his wife, hacking the body, and distributing parts through woods near Chelmsford. He maintains innocence claiming he last saw her buying a Montreal ticket. the grisly case has parallels to the Guldensuppe murder. Requisition papers from Massachusetts expected this week.
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New York
Wilfred Blondin
Boston
Chelmsford
Blondin
United States
Montreal
Brooklyn
White Plains
Mount Vernon
Brunswick
Massachusetts
Snowball feud ends in double shooting in Rogers Park
A 15 year old boy's snowball from Rogers Park school route provokes a feud between the Whittacker and Leachle families. The mother of the girl fires from a second story window wounding Mrs Leachle and injuring Mrs Whittacker, who is jailed on 95000 bail.
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Chicago
Rogers Park
Chest
James Whittacker
William Leachle
Ohio River Flood Surge Delays Logs And Boats
Heavy ice and a rapid rise flood the Ohio and Potomac rivers. In Huntington logs moved past Guyandotte as the Ohio climbs over ten feet and 26 feet at logs. Harpers Ferry warns of rising waters and vessel tie ups. Portsmouth reports the Ohio rising with small craft swept away as the river gains pace.
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Huntington
W. Va
Ohio
Guyandotte
Washington
Harpers Ferry
Potomac
Portsmouth
Quadrille Callers Move to Unionize in Chicago
Quadrille callers in Chicago plan unionization saying square dances face extinction unless paid on the union scale. They demand two dollars for a prompt or no quadrille and seek AFL affiliation with prompters, dancing masters, and musicians who recall figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
Governor Durbin's Secretary Reports Havana Visit and Letters
Col Wilson received a letter from Gov. Durbin on Wednesday morning. In Havana the governor met ex Postmaster Thompson who expects his fine to be remitted soon and a return to Indianapolis. Durbin also spoke with C F W Neely in the lockup. He said Mun Celle looks well and that only Col Wilson was inquired about. The governor and party were in excellent health except when at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Wilson
Durbin
Postmaster Thompson
Indianapolis
C. F. W. Neely
Muncelle
Needle in stomach ends long mystery for saloon keeper
Solomon Lorber, a saloon keeper of 1640 Prospect Street, had a two and a half inch needle removed Tuesday after Dr. Johnston found it just beneath the skin above the stomach. The needle, black and rusted, was believed swallowed and had worked its way through the stomach over time. Lorber cannot recall swallowing the needle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Lorber
Prospect St
Dr. Johnston
Lorber
Mystery assassination near Keokuk rocks residents
MYSTERIOUSLY SHOT KEOKUK, IA Feb 26 Wm Mullikin was shot in the head at his dining room window while talking to his wife. The killing occurred Tuesday night at his home six miles north of the city and remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Wm. Mullikin
Mullikin
Burglars Loot Saloon and Drug Store in City Break‑In
Thieves smashed the rear door of Wm. Towns saloon at 1108 E Twenty second St and stole ten gallons of whisky 250 cigars 12 packages of tobacco and bottled goods. They also broke the front door of T E Collins drug store at Indiana Ave and New York St and took $60 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Towns
Collins Drug Store
E. Twenty-second St
T. E. Collins’ Drug Store
Indiana-ave
New York St
Flood Adjudged Insane Over Drug Addiction In La Porte
A. prominent La Porte businessman J Oscar Flood of Zahrt and Flood was declared insane after an uncontrollable appetite for certain drugs. He has shown violence at times. William Farette of 243 Detroit Avenue was injured in a fall at C A Potts Co shops and may require amputation at St Vincent's Hospital after transfer from City Dispensary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Farette
Detroit-ave
St. Vincent’s Hospital
C. A. Potts & Co
Indiana notes and town developments in brief
In Crawfordsville the Supreme lodge of the Moose meets. Portland to get a steam plant and new telephone system. Mrs. Claude Ellis of Carlisle suffers sudden insanity. Evansville and Princeton traction survey work underway. John W. Payne and Frank Edwards, accused chicken thieves, arrested at Vincennes. Kelly Ax Works Alexandria to join a trust. about 1 000 workers affected. Minshall Hall at DePauw University funded by Charles and Helen Minshall of Terre Haute. Vincennes marks the 100th anniversary of Gen George Rogers Clark’s capture at a Pastime club event. Salt Creek schools in Jackson County to end term early due to funding. levy short. Farmland oil drillers strike salt water with reported 200 foot spout.
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Portland
Claude Ellis
Carlisle
Evansville & Princeton Traction Company
John W. Payne
Frank Edwards
Vincennes
Kelly Ax Works
Alexandria
Charles
Helen Minshall
Terre Haute
Minshall
DePauw University
George Rogers Clark
Salt Creek Township
Jackson County
Sigma Chi Banquet Sparks Indiana Alumni Assembly
The Sigma Banquet at the Grand hotel Friday night draws several hundred alumni in white cross attire. Dale Crittenberger, veteran Anderson editor, leads organizers with A. L. Mason of Indianapolis as toastmaster. A Bloomington delegation will attend as plans begin a state group to fund chapter houses at Indiana colleges.
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Sigma Chi Fraternity
Grand Hotel
Dale Crittenberger
Anderson
A. L. Mason
Indianapolis
Indiana University
Bloomington
Indiana Colleges
State Deaths List with Ages and Cities
J A Tichenor 60 Elwood James M Silvers 65 Portland Patrick Sullivan 68 New Castle Joseph Reynolds 48 Williamsburg Henry Keil 59 grocer Evansville Mrs Elizabeth Johneonbaugh 68 Cambridge City Mrs Eleanor Joliff 64 East German town Simon Singer 91 formerly of New Albany died in St Louis.
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James M. Silvers
Portland
Patrick Sullivan
New Castle
Joseph Reynolds
Williamsburg
Henry Keil
Grocer
Evansville
Elizabeth Johneonbaugh
Cambridge City
Simon Singer
New Albany
Supreme Court ruling ends 30 year cloud over Lay levee land titles
The U S Supreme Court decision sustains the 110000 acres in Adams and neighboring counties along the Mississippi owned by about 1000 residents. The case arose from executors of Frederick Palms of Detroit seeking repayment of bonds issued to build the Sny levee drainage district in 1872 and 1876. The levee failed to protect the area and was washed away. Renowned lawyers participated, including ex President Harrison.
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Springfield
Supreme Court of the United States
Adams
Mississippi
Frederick Palms
Detroit
Mich
Sny Levee
Harrison
End of the Progress whale ship marks discarded wreckage
In Chicago on Tuesday evening the Progress a whaling ship launched in 1809 at New Bedford met a firey end after years in rough service. The craft once featured at the world’s fair has been moored in the South Chicago harbor where vandals or accident set fire to its remaining structures.
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Chicago
North Atlantic
Progress
New Bedford
Local Births and Deaths List in Noblesville
A compiled notice shows births across multiple families with names and addresses, followed by obituaries citing causes such as cerebral effusion and consumption. Also listed are marriages, remodeling and repair notices with addresses, and a city ticket slate for Noblesville Republicans including mayor, marshal, clerk, treasurer, and councilmen.
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Republicans
Noblesville
George M. Snyder
James F. Stephenson
A. A. Glenn
James K. Fisher
J. H. Fisher
T. E. Kane
H. B. Tucker
Elwood Wilson
Charles Michels
L. B. Darrah
Mrs Geiger Praises Chamberlain Tablets For Stomach Ailments
Mrs Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa says she has taken many medicines for stomach trouble and constipation but Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets gave her the best relief. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Geiger
Dunkerton
Iowa
Chamberlain
Anything to Beat the Ring Club Endorses Seguin for Auditor
The Young Men's Republican Club did endorse Edward S. R. Seguin for county auditor despite a misprint saying they supported anything to down him. The club declared for anything to beat the ring instead.
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Young Men's Republican Club
Edward S. R. Seguin
Mr. Seguin
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Adotes Grove Name
An old newspaper blurb demands the box carry the name E. W. Grove on every package of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure price five cents.
Free illustrated booklets from the Chicago and North Western Railway
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers free illustrated booklets by mail upon postage. Titles include California, Picturesque Milwaukee, Opportunities for Business, Copper and Iron and Where They are Found, Across Picturesque Illinois, Population of Cities on the North-Western Line, The Indian The Northwest, and a U S Wall Map. Request from W. B. Kniskern in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western R'y
California
Cabo
Milwaukee
Illinois
Northwest
U. S
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago & North-Western
R'y
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Tragic Cigarette Fire Claims Teen in Terre Haute
Jessie Miller aged 19 dies from fatal burns after a cigarette match dropped to the floor igniting her skirt. In the same column advertise second-hand upright pianos at Baldwin's and various office and painting supplies from WM. B. Burford of Indianapolis.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jessie Miller
Baldwin's
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Cofer
Hendricks County
Supreme Court
Danville
Charles Hampton
Hampton
Haynes
Gertrude Grant
Cambridge
Mase
Tam Rey
Catherine C. Coffman
S. English
A. E. Griffin
M.D
Stubblefield
Texas
Irene Ackerman
West Fifteenth Street
Clara Summer
Sandusky Street
Delaware
Mabel Allen
Clare
Michigan
Sterling Remedy Company
Fletcher Barnett
Eva C Wiseman
Havana
Oscar Flood
Indiana
Supreme Lodge, Royal Order of Moose
Crawfordsville
Cross
J. A. Tichenor
Eleanor Joliff
East Germantown
Fenner
Ron Lung
Theo
St.vitus
Grzais
Lawrence
Sarah Richter
Shelby-st
Ansel
May Rudy
New Jersey
Henry
Edna Severen
E. Eleventh-st
Frieda Lohman
Brookside
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Effie O’donnell
Maple-st
Homer
Rachael Frinkhouser
Maryland-st
Xenophon
Martha Ratcliffe
E. St. Clair-st
Marcellus
Iona Featherston
Mamie Carr
Detroit-st
Charles and
Lois Knarzer
California-st
Frank and
Nora Locke
Hillside Ave
Celia Stewart
Fayette-st
John and
Barbara Reinert
W. Thirteenth St
Jennie Schulze
Fort Wayne Ave
Albert Dickinson
Yandes
City Hospital
W. H. Allen
Galena St
Lola Lake
Nowland Ave
William B. Peek
Missouri Saylor
Matthew Coy
Blanche E. Grimes
Adam D. Bates
Maude E. Kerr
Melvin
Githens
Ora Branch
William Overman
Bernice C. Briggs
George H. Glick
Mary J. Murry
Richard Hunter
Lora Hurt
Herschell McCabe
Henrietta Her
Rod
Joseph L. Eidson
Josie Hamilton
Edward F. Sanders
Clara Moody
Charles W. Roberts
Celia E. Ricketts
O. D. Cosler
F. Birchhorn
Pine St
M. R. Moore
Twenty-first-st
Broadway
F. H. Yount
College Ave
F. J. R. Walter
Richmond-st
F. Hindman
W. Seventeenth-st
L. Secttor
New York-st
Hermsdorf
Tion
Philadelphia
L.S. Ayres
the Starr Piano Company
Knabe
Tarr
Remington
Chickering
Pennsylvania Street
Standard Tea and Grocery CO
Great Cut Price Stores
Star Brand
Hawkeye
Daniel Boone
Fci
Indiana Ave
Senate
Massachusetts Ave
North
Haineis
Sixteenth St
Alabama
Market Square
Wholesale Department
Washington and
New Jersey Streets
West
West Street
Nile Shelby Weat
Fountain Square
Noble Strait
Washington Street
Green
L. A. Jackson, Prop
E. W. Grove
Miss Miller
WM. B. Burford
Massachusetts-avre
Indianapolis Paint and Color Company
At. Baldwin's
Ofice
Ohio-al
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