Mystery of sinkhole murder inquiry grips Indiana
Feb 26 report from Ind notes prosecutors and Judge Wilson overseeing a high profile sinkhole case linked to the death of a young man and his mother. Names include Joseph Allen Jem Boyd Steven Smith amid scattered details of suspects fleeing and hidden parties. The investigation seeks new evidence as Shafer’s murder case looms and Indiana camps index spring plans unfold with national figures invited to speak in Tay Som and Louisville routes.
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Joseph Bf Allen
Jem Boyd
Steven Smith
Character and Right Living in Beveridge Speech
Senator Beveridge in Washington urges character as central to civilization. He cites George Washington as the highest type of American and urges service to neighbors and nation as the path to happiness and usefulness, aligning with the Young Men's Christian Association mission.
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A. J. Beveridge
Washington
Tom Unson Hall
Nxister
Ars
Republic
Nazarronu
Youngs Men’s Christian Association
Tragic Infant Bath Mishap Kills Young Mother
Mrs. Eman Brock, 19, of Louisville, accidentally shot herself while preparing a bath for her one month old baby. A string on a garment looped the pistol trigger in a drawer, firing and piercing her heart. The tragedy occurred last night.
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Scripps-active Press Association
Louisville
Eman Brock
Fort Worth merchant in hotel dining room brawl
Allen Halt of Fort Worth and friends sparked a hotel dining room scene at the Jefferson in St Louis. A waiter charged $4.80 and Halt angrily tossed a $45 bill, taunting a fight that ended with Halt pinning the waiter to the floor and striking him as others watched. The waiter left with the claim, and Harris no longer serves at the Jefferson.
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San
ST. Louis
Allen
Fort Worth
Tex
Jefferson Hotel
Walter Theodore Herris
Hull
Tintl
Harris
Vanderbilt
Hall
Walter
Cash Registers On Train In Ohio March Law Change
A prominent passenger man notes the March 10 law change will require new cash handling methods on trains and raises concerns about conductor honesty. He cites prior penalties for cash payments and argues railroads aim to comply while seeking safeguards to protect profits. The Central Passenger association discussed protecting passengers from dishonest conductors.
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Ohio
Cnt
Central Passenger Association
Chicago
Overflow Addressed by Beversinge at Indianapolis Meeting
A large Sunday afternoon gathering by the Young Men's Christian Association of Indianapolis heard Albert J. Beversinge, Indiana's senior senator, speak from the balcony amid heavy attendance. Military veterans and GAR units led by flags filled the hall as poetry and martial hymns opened the program.
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Young Men's Christian Association of
Indianapolis
Tie City
Albert J. Beversinge
Indiana
Engsien
Opera Horse
Balkon
Collest and
Srout
Godard
Floriday
Fire Tragedy Strikes Hartford Tenement Family
In Hartford Connecticut on an early February night a fire trapped occupants on the second floor of a six family tenement on Retreat Street. Keron Taran died from suffocation while his aunt Mea Ann Farrell and her daughter Mas were overcome by smoke. the two women may not recover. The deceased had been ill for weeks and could not aid in the evacuation.
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Dery Hartford
Conn
Keron Taran
Mea
Ann Farrell
Mas
Beveridge Visits Indianapolis Amid Busy Washington Mood
Senator Albert J. Beveridge spent Sunday in Indianapolis and Monday in Washington, meeting friends and avoiding politics. He spoke at an Evansville event and plans to deliver only one speech outside Indiana this session while addressing key issues like statehood, railway rates, and tariff matters. His health remains excellent as he resumes work in the nation’s capital.
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Albert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis
Washington
Newton Claypool
Beverage
Evansville
Ind
Evansville & Ferre Hutterulizoedhag Senate
Detroit
Mich
Cellent
Spirita
Isen- T. H
Cary
Indiana
Indianapolla
Hill 18 Captured on Murder Charge in Evansville
Lemuel Hill was arrested at Broomfeld on the charge of murder and will be brought to Evansville today. He is alleged to have killed John Hill in a salon here several months ago.
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Hill
Evansville
Ind
Lemuel Hill
Broomfeld
John Hill
Fifty new unions chartered by AFL in four months
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor reports that for the four months ending January 1, 1906, the federation issued 50 charters to new unions, expanding its national reach and organizing effort.
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Sertpve-DeReo Press Association
Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
President Boogevelt Probes Chinese Duplicity on China Policy
The Washington dispatch reports President Boogevelt grew suspicious of Chinese good faith after duplicity in Pekin actions. Missionaries are advised to relocate to safety as U.S. consuls and officials warn of mounting unrest across the empire. Gen. MacArthur is favored for potential China service, with Gen. Wood tasked in the Philippines. China is reported raising an army of 7,000 and planning a large force abroad, with estimates of 200 to 300 thousand later years, amid a wary foreign policy stance.
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Tle
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Pekin
State Department
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Puinte
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China
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Philippines
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Far East
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Empterg Ddwager
Chine
Histete
Farpienere
Chiis
Evry
Local man killed by four unknown assailants in Kentucky
Augustus was killed here on Saturday night when four unknown men crushed his skull. Police report no further details and no suspects at this time.
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Augustus
Doctor praises Grape-Nuts as restorative for various ailments
A physician recounts personal improvement after using Grape-Nuts with cream for indigestion headaches and fatigue. He notes his wife relief from chronic indigestion and a patient with sympathetic heart trouble improving with the cereal. He recommends it for convalescents and fever recovery, citing easy digestion and high nourishment.
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James S
Postum Co
Battle Crook
Bink
Killed Husband and Self in Chicago Doors Open
Chicago news reports a wife, Mrs. William Sears, killed her husband then herself after a love letter alleged infidelity. Susie Schroeder jumped from her roof after two weeks of separation. Frank Malloy died by carbaric acid. Sanford Ran and Olaf Hattren also died by self harm amid poverty and planning to send families to America.
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fierippu-McRae Prean Association
Chicago
Fen
William
Sears
Mack
Salette
Susie Schroeder
Schroedert
Frank W. Malloy
Ranyusi Ran
America
Europe
Olaf Hattren
Henderson 18 Dead From Paresis After Nine Months of Illness
Special to The Sun The Rev. David B. Henderson former speaker of the national House of Representatives died at Mercy Hospital in DITROQUE LA on February 3 after a nine month battle with paresis. A funeral will be held Thursday at the Episcopal church with the G A R posting the services. Perkins of Sioux City will deliver the eulogy. Henderson, born March 14 1820 in Ott Deer Scotland, later moved to Iowa, served in the Civil War, and rose to be speaker of the fifty sixth and fifty seventh Congresses. He later practiced law and politics in Iowa and New York before retiring.
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Ditroque
David B. Hen- Array
National Wash of Representatives
Mercy Hospiti
California
Episcopal Church
George Sh. Perkins
Sioux City
David Brammer Henderdon
National House of Representatives
Mississippi River
Fayette County
Towa
Iova
Donelson
Corinth
Belop
Jange
Porty-aixin Taw
Henderson
Congrees
New York
Iowa
Mistakes of a Rich Man Topic Draws Crowds at Trinity Church
Sermon at Trinity Congregational by Rev Dr Shaw and Rev Albert Saunders on The Mistakes of a Rich Man drew large Sunday night crowds. The preacher warned wealth can enslave rather than satisfy, urging focus on God and Christian life over material provision.
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Trinity Congregational Church
Nechuseha
Christ
Pitcher Rigay Traded Amid Stirring Baseball Moves
Pitcher Rigay is traded as Sime Watkins Mae elise reaches a deal with the Chiklynd Gal club of the Pagihe Coast beiger. Indianapolis gains the survivins of Second Rise with Kelly in exchange for Pitcher Mill Reidy. Kelly is a young promising player whose future is uncertain while McCreery may retire or join business at his home in Heaver Pal.
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Chiklynd, Gal
Pagihe Coast Beiger
Indianapolia
Kelly
Mill Reidy
Muen
Watkins
Farrell
McCreery
Haniaps Herrt
Heaver
Pal
Hooglers
Empress Declines Berlin Wedding Festivities
Berlin February four official notice says the Empress of Germany will not attend the state entry into Berlin for Duchess Sophie Charlotte of Oldenburg who is to wed Petar Eliel Fritz. Duchess Sophie will enter Berlin tomorrow. Health reasons unnamed, rumors swirl about the Empress’s condition. The Empress and Emperor William celebrate silver wedding anniversary tomorrow.
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Scrippa-MecRae Preae Association
Berlin
Geremany
Sophie Charlee
Oldengurg
Petar
Eltel Fritz
Fomorrow
Sophie Wilh
Ber
Imm
William
Augusto
Dr Henri Dunant Dying Near Lake Constance
Geneva report states Dr Henri Dunant founder of the Red Cross is dying at his home near Lake Constance. Once a Nobel laureate, his later years are spent in poverty after using his funds to repay debts. The piece notes a two cent fare plan proposed by the New York New Haven and Hartford line to expand through New England.
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Perippa-McRae Preas Association
Geneva
Switzerland
Henri Dunant
Red Cros Society
Lake Constance
Dunant
Red Cross
New York
New Haven
Robbed of 3150 by unknown assailants, farm car crime
A farmer on the Fox tire road was robbed of 3150 tied to a mortgage sale proceeds. Two unidentified persons rode in the car with him and fled, leaving the victim with a significant loss and no clear leads. The report lists names and details as fragmented and unclear.
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Scrippe-Meline Preve Association
John Bailey
Fox Tire
Halley
Railroad Affairs at United States Court Closure
The Chirag and Southeastern Railway company faces federal closure as Judge Francis E. Baker contemplates taking up unfinished business connected to the road. The valley was once managed by a master in chancery, with various claims and adjustments to be handled.
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Chirag & Southeastera Railway Company
Macetti
Francis E. Baker
United States Circuit Cour
Fay
Chan Jeery
Hazed Man Will Sue Creighton Medical College
Everett W. Hatch of Creighton Medical College suffers lifelong injuries from hazing in September. His fellow students claim back and jury cruelty with rough treatment. Hatch expects to sue the college trustees for damages in Omaha, Nebraska, February.
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Berippasacine Creas Sanucracera
Omaha
Neb
Everett W. Hatch
Creighton Medical College
Hoteh Mayn
Cadets Bodies Recovered After Kenyon Fire
Special to The Sun Gam bier Ohio February report says searchers found three burned cadets from Kenyon Military Academy among ruins after a fire, with Infield Scott Kunkie Ashtabula Henderson Ridge Farm Illinois, Init J Fuller Warren Ohio identified among the injured surviving hopes. The fire’s cause remains unknown and a legal test on Ohio railroad local freight rate regulation will proceed in Philadelphia.
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Gambier
Kenyon Military Academy
Scott Kunkie
Ashtabula
Henderson
Ridge Farm
Init J. Fuller
Warren
County Convention Sets Delegate Selection For Marion Officials
The Marion county Republican central committee met in the criminal courtroom on Saturday to decide that county offices will be chosen at a delegate convention rather than by primary. Akin was elected secretary by a substantial majority, with Ina Holmes as the other candidate. Holmes supported by motion, and the meeting ended with enthusiasm as candidates prepared for the county contest. Rumors of possible grand jury action over alleged improper primary-election methods circulated, as Wallace’s supporters urged investigation and affidavits were filed with the primary election commissioners.
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Republican Central Committee
Marion County
Akin
Ina Holmes
Porter Court
Tanimous
Holmes
Han
Ton
Marion County Grand Jury
Harry Wallace
Hun
Charles Benedict
Wallere
Ir Ia
Wallace
Ersenda
Wallice
Wim
Walline
Fezal
Voting Machine Case Delayed Over Technical Complaint
Judge Vinson Carter scheduled arguments in a voting machine injunction case amid disputes over alleged manipulation by wiring in the United States Standard Company equipment. National Voting Made Company and contractor officials faced scrutiny as hearings set for Wednesday, after a Monday meeting aimed at firming the amended complaint. The court also considered a temporary order restricting county access to the Standard device contract.
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Vinson Carter
Pete
United States
Stadard
Spencer Spencer
Mashan Emmy
Staten Btandard Company
Judan Carter
Spencer
Earthquake and flood tolls mark coast catastrophe
Reports from the coast describe a disaster area 30 leagues south with up to 2000 fatalities. Many families perished as earthquakes and tidal waves swept away vessels and debris. Rescue teams found hundreds of bodies. widespread loss across Cantolia and Ash settlements as Hoaster Fish Co. signals and coastal navigation were disrupted.
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Serippa
Vweltac Prean
Association
Maena Venpucra
Colombia
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