Alfred Knapp Defenses Thearch Fiend Serial Murderer
Alfred Knapp, jailed in Indianapolis, now outlines a defense claiming epilepsy caused killings of Ida Gebhard and Hannah Goddard. He alleges sleep choking of his fourth wife and notes fear of her telling of another murder. Possible Cincinnati trial cited. body recovery key for Hannah Goddard case. Knapp disputes early confessions and hints at further acts while in prison.
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Alfred Knapp
Indianapolis
Knapp
Ida Gebhard
Hannah Goddard
ASB
Michigan City
Mary Eckert
Cincinnati
Emma Littleman
Mary Ebert
Jenne Connors Knapp
Hamilton
Hannah Goddard Knapp
Doctor Hoppe Declares Knapp Sane and Responsible
Dr Hoppe a Cincinnati expert evaluated Alfred Knapp in Hamilton. He found no physical constitutional illness and did not deem him a sexual pervert, though noting brain disorder but not enough to remove responsibility. He argued all murders were by the same man to avoid punishment and that Knapp remained sane and responsible for his acts.
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H. N. Hoppe
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Alfred Knapp
Ayers
Gebhard
Audh
New Line Advertisements Page Highlights Openings and Rentals
Wind storm in Pittsburg Pennsylvania causes extensive property damage with roofs lifted from several buildings and signs blown down. Telegraph and telephone lines were damaged but no fatalities reported. losses run into thousands.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Sutunlay
Milk Dealer Seeks Quashment of Indictment
A milk dealer, Daniel Jackson, moves to quash the indictment alleging the charges of selling adulterated milk. The defense argues lack of knowledge of violating the law and asserts confusion over the stated facts as they seek dismissal or a favorable ruling in criminal court.
Indiana Legislature Struggles with Bills and Laws
The legislature has knifed more bills than passed this session with many measures aimed at court technical corrections, taxation cuts, and institutional reforms. Notable items include separation of the women’s prison and a new girls’ industrial school, a divorce bill, extended prison labor terms, drainage projects, and various public and infrastructure measures across Fort Wayne and southern Indiana.
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Indiana
Six drownings reported in Kentucky party incident
SIX DROWNED Hickman Kentucky February 2 A skit cape sized near here Saturday drowning six people one woman escaping The bodies have not yet been found The members of the party are unknown Steamer Excel links Parkerburg West Virginia February 3 The steamer Excel sprang a leak Saturday and went to the bottom of the Ka kunnawa river Her crew was rescued.
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Knapp
Louis
West Virginia
Webster
Pearl Brean
Scott Indsort
Bt. Albana
W.va
Junenome
Hickman
Excel
Parkersburg
W. Va
Kanauwha River
Government Tock
Filibuster in House Delays Naval Appropriation Vote
The Democratic filibuster in the House stretched into a third day as lawmakers debated the naval appropriation. A quorum dispute sparked jeers as Speaker counted members and faced calls that miscounted. In Indiana, the Anderson plywood works ignited in a Saturday morning blaze, causing significant damage.
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Washington
Hichardson
Tennessee
Payne
Alde
Senate
Cold Wave To Bring Subzero Temps Saturday Night
A severe cold front from the Rockies heads toward Chicago likely to push temperatures to seven degrees or lower within 36 hours. Northwest winds will accompany the drop as blizzard like conditions hit North Dakota and western Minnesota with heavy snow and disrupted rail traffic through Colorado Montana and Wyoming.
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Weather Bureau
Blythe
Chicago
Rockies
Lake
North Dakota
Minnesota
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Elks Minstrels Promise Great Entertainment
Rehearsals for the Elks minstrel show progress smoothly with promoters hopeful for a great spectacle. The performance is set for English's opera house on March 16 and 17 with a diverse program of acts and clowns. A parade and several new features are promised to accompany the event.
Typhoid Fever Alarm Fails To Worry City Health Board
Indianapolis health board records show no alarming typhoid fever situation though 84 cases have been reported. The city notes 28 scarlet fever cases and 17 acaret fever cases, many among Colored orphans, with bacteriological water tests pending expert review to determine if water supply is to blame.
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Health Board
Indianapolis
Aps
Houser
Mrs Knapp Still Determined Visit Husband in Jail
The article portrays Mrs. Knapp clinging to her belief in her husband Albert Knapp’s innocence. She waits with her foster-father George Owings for his pension check to fund travel to Hamptite, while visiting a dim basement room and speaking with her grey-haired father as she endures a painful, uncertain wait.
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Albert Knapp
George Owings
Knapp
Daphne
Passage of Indianapolis track elevation bill by House
The Indianapolis track elevation bill passed the House of Representatives on Saturday with no discussion or amendments. The vote was 6 to 0 in favor, with Lemnert Lott Miller Minnick Hobertson and Slack voting against the measure.
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Indianapolis
House of Representatives
Lemnert
Lott
Miller
Minnick
Hobertson
Slack
Senate debates on Aldrich Moganoti bill prompt party votes
Washington February 3 Mr Lodge said he believed an extra session of the senate inevitable Aldrich expressed the same view The senate after a debate took up Aldrich Moganoti bill with Stahun Startin Tillman voting with Republicans in favor of the measure
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Washington
Benator Lodge
Senate
Benator Aldrich
Lodge
Stacun
Startin
Tillman
Republician
Ex Governor Taylor sues former partner over stock and shares
Ex governor William Taylor sues former partner Ruben N Miller for dissolution of partnership and an accounting alleging Miller has collected assets of the firm since Taylor withdrew. Taylor offered Miller stock in O B Wilkan Co held as security for a note paid, but Miller refused. The suit hints Miller may defend on related transaction details.
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Wiliam &. Taylor
Entucky
Bite
Mut Ougiinae Hla Fortier
Ruben N. Miller
Tayley
Miller
Taylor
Kentucky
Indianapalla
Goebel Minfter
O. B. Wilkan Company
Ins Nana National Bank
Connec UN
Roosevelt and Beveridge as potential 1904 ticket in talks
New York reports suggest a West Republican convention in St. Louis in June may renominate Roosevelt. Friends also rumor Beveridge as vice president. They argue a Roosevelt Beveridge ticket would unite popular, dynamic leaders with strong speaking skills and widespread appeal.
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Roosevelt
Creatienc
St. Louis
U.sernator
Albert Jeremiah Beveridge
Indiana
Srong
Beveridge
Eold
White House
McKinley
Booze Debate Flares Over Soldiers Homes Alcohol Zone
Indiana legislature fights over a bill to keep intoxicating liquor at least one mile from Marion and Lafayette soldiers homes. The base morals committee seeks a report. chamber debate grows heated as advocates and opponents clash. Representative Decker argues against canteens near towns, while Carmichael defends traditions and soldiers.
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Base Committee On Public Morals
Senator Wood
Marion
Lafayette
Branch
Stecihan
Ita Chirgel
Stechhan
Decker
Governor Vetoes Bill Over Clerk Salary Power
The governor vetoed Representative Mule of Macinn county's bill authorizing circuit court to grant private court power to raise clerks' salaries, saying it allowed indiscriminate salary hikes. A bond exemption measure passed the house, exempting future state and municipal bonds from taxation. Burns bill on bond school issues advanced after a dying request to become law. The house will hold night sessions next week as it did not adjourn Saturday.
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Mule
Macinn County
Burns
House
Marshall
Mayor vetoes sweeping plumbing inspector ordinance in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis city council passed a measure on Monday to appoint a plumbing and sanitary inspector with a $1,000 salary to issue licenses, permit plumbing work, and inspect homes. Mayor Bookwalter vetoed the ordinance Friday night, calling its provisions too sweeping and intruding on private homes. The proposal, first shown last June and revived after eight months, aimed to prevent unsanitary plumbing, raising concerns over overreach.
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Negies
Bookwasher
Bookwalter
Indianapolia
Enunel
Ik Wna
Disappearance of Choriton Stansfield Teens Search Ongoing
Rev Joshua Stansfield reports no word on Choriton Stansfield aged about 15, son of the Milford Methodist pastor. Search continues with vigor as officials monitor any clue. Forecast for Indianapolis area calls for snow flurries, colder temperatures, and a cold wave through Sunday. Cartoonist Kia Hubbard releases new Indiana legislature cartoons volume. A railroad worker, Christian C Moore Becker, was injured when a jack failed and he was struck by a lever, doctors treating him at the hospital.
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Joshua Stansfield
Meridian St. Methodial Church
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Laves Book
Kia” Hubbard
Mat
Bith Housta
Indiana
Remsan
Necomary
Christian C. Moore
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