Two Prisoners in Revolting Crimes Face Court Testimony
Chief Metzger defends police actions after Russell Jobe and Walter Koons confess to criminal assault on girls aged 4 to 10. Jobe pleads guilty and receives two to twenty years. Koons claims insult and faces blame from the chief while witnesses including Captain Bray and Police Surgeon Hodgin corroborate the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Koons
Robert Metzger
Gither
Koons
Alford
Benedict
Metager
Russel Jobe
Jobe
Awith
Keone
Ehlet
Koonstelat
Metzger
Captain Bray
Bfeyelemen Aukiay
Hodgin
Russell Duke
Noth
Mania for Public Speaking Trial Shocks County Court
Renjcubr Dervan 811 Eddyaty Werla faces an insanity inquest after alleging his wife Bargh Horm 20 years married in issli abused him with unhinged behavior. He claims she became unsound last decade then began throwing wings at him and keeping him awake at nights while she roams the streets preaching. The inquest convenes Wednesday afternoon before Peace Stant in the county clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renjcubr Dervan
Eddyaty Werla
Bargh Horm
Dormans
Itussli
Els
Berman
Annexation Postponed in Crown Hill Cemetery Case
Trustees of the Crown Hit Cem etery association met with Mayor Charles A. Bankwilter on Wednesday and asked to withhold annexation action until after next Davsday. They will convene to decide the attitude toward the proposed annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Hit Cemetery Association
Charles A. Bankwilter
Sherrick Case Argument Resumes In Courthouse Law Library
The Sherrick embezzlement case resumed Wednesday before Special Judge J E McCullough in the courthouse law library. C C Hadley argued the indictment is sufficient without a bill of particulars. Daniel Sims for Sherrick warned it may take days for a ruling on preliminary motions.
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Sherrick
J. E. McCullough
David EK
For & Dil
C. C. Hadley
Daniel Sims
Judea McCullough
Acting Head of Miners Federation Named to Lead Western Federation
John C. Williams who appears in a photo will assume the presidency of the Western Federation of Miners replacing Charles H. Moyer who is under Liproat charged in the Steubenville murder case and related crimes. Friends and relatives note his prominence in the union as arrests sweep up many of his official associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Willams
Western Federation of Miners
Charles TH. Moyer
Liproat
Willams
Federal
Death by Own Action Mystery Man George Fenter
George Fenter, 34, a tailor at Ta BR Ayres & Co for 13 years, died at his home 1214 Sturm Ave after reportedly shooting himself. He had been in low spirits after a letter from New York and was found dying hours after leaving to attend a musicale. Police and coroner to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fenter
Sturm-ave
Fenter
Ta Br, Ayres & Co
Gereman Nous
Fenter Stany
New York
Penter
Ome
Prank Menter
Wear Indianapolis
William Pentey
Fountainave
Venter
Palia
Davis
Fontor
Diepmy Iworaner
J. F. Robertson
County Executive Committee Appointments Discussed
Executive Committee chairman John Ruckelshaurs said he would appoint the county executive committee later this week and would consult with the committee about the date for the county convention. He remained actively involved in his political duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repumiue
John Ruckelshaurs
Anl
Ruckelsaus
Xevernhuwayils
Eagle Capture After Daring Hunt Near Danville
Danville Indiana dated account describes Bennie and Marshall Cominger along with companions pursuing an exhausted eagle in a wooded pasture on J. W. Tinder farm. The bird landed in a giant oak after a lengthy fight, wing broken, and finally captured. an unusually large seven foot wingspan specimen later to be mounted for a museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ind
Thoman
Benee
Marshall
Hye Miler
Manville
J. W
Rence
Bence
Fear Third Man Holliday and Davins in Close Contest
In Vigo County a tight fight shapes the Fifth district nomination with Holliday facing strong opposition. The outcome depends on western counties and possible Vigo splits as party leaders weigh support for Holliday, Chinn, and other candidates amid district chairmanship tensions and past reruns.
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Holliday and
Davins
Halliday
Holliday
Hogate
Ty Wis
Congress
Twnes
Chmyon
Hotiday
Parke
Vigo
Iatm
Clay County
Molliday Lves
Brazil
Setenough
Vigo County
Fin
Vigh Tever
Hellklay
Pere
Haida
Che Dare'c
Husband seeks divorce after one month of marriage
Jaerry Moore asks the court for a divorce from Viegle Moore alleging they wed only one month ago and she tired of him, refused vows, blocked access to their child, and kept him from the home. He petitions for bonds to be enjoined as part of the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaerry Moore
Car Aupenor Court
Viegle Moore
Women in New York Drinking Champagne Debate
In a New York lecture, Madison C. Peters of the Episcopal Church denounces the rising champagne consumption among women in America, noting women and girls in public view drink as freely as men, with several bottles consumed at a recent event. He argues the trend threatens life and the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippar McRae Brennanmociuson
New York
Fey
Madison C. Petera
America
Hfe
Republic
Fraudulent voting methods detailed in suit over machine contract
W W Spencer of Sitlonal Yoting Machine company sues to block county from buying 130 United States Standard voting machines for 979,800 alleging devices and techniques could manipulate ballots. Complaint claims holes, pins, rubber inserts, and other alterations could cause votes to register for a candidate twice or not at all, and asserts machines require election board presence to operate. Judge Carter may hear March 3 if amended filing stands. Also notes unpaid bankruptcy petition by Join DP. Hunker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imain
Wednemay
W. W. Spencer
Sitlonal Yoting Machine Company
Spencer
Trathine Frauen
Hl County
Caleb B. Denny
Vinson Carter
Carter
Bertha Trial In New York Murder Case Sparks Courtroom Interest
A crowded New York courtroom follows the Bertha case as she faces murder charges. Bertha Clarche tests the evidence linking her to Heit Gardron and Henry Morton amid testimony about alleged conspiracies and intimate ties. The district attorney presses for the trial’s next phase, with no firm date set for further motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Morton
Benoget
Gordecin
Hese
Enya
Ste
Anton
Herren
Pod
Ateurneya Otter
Mortuns
Merriet Ats Fornes
Morro
Prinones
Tarry Morton
Ty the Mate
Emil Gardron
Morton
Gerdron
Bertha Clarche J
Paticeman Marthaeau
Bertha
New Trial Sought in Warhis vs Indianapolis Traction Case
An application for a new trial was filed in the U S court Wednesday by defendant F Winter in the case Generne Warhls vs the Indianapolis Traction & Terming company. The reasons allege insufficient evidence, verdict against weight of evidence, and excessive damages. Mrs Warvis of Lonrville Ia was injured in a street car collision in Indianapolis in 193. The suit sought 8000 damages, but the jury awarded 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Generne Warhls
Indianapolis & Traction & Terming Company
F. Winter
Warvis
Lonrville
Indianapolis
Power On Duty At Florida Parks Office
J Clyne Foreman, omyes etranent of the parks, appeared in his office Wednesday for the first time since he started to Florida on his vention about a month ago. Activity toward preparing the parks for summer use will begin anon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clyne Fower
Omyes Etranent
Florida
Operators to Meet Here At Joint Conference
Berigpas Neine Press Association reports coal operators of the interstate bituminous association plan a joint conference with miners. The meeting is set to discuss issues likely centered in Indianapolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berigpas Neine Press Association
Pittsburg
Interstate Bituminous Association
Bndianapeta
Mare Ue
Pro Voters in Hot Springs Close to Davis Candidacy
Officials in Hot Springs Arkansas faced gambling pressure as news spread that Jeff Davis would run for United States Senate. Prohibitionists feared gambling houses would influence the election and cited possible incentives for officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jef Davis
Davis Tor
Wenutur
Wife on the Road in Barrage of Divorce Claims
Charles Coppock sues for divorce from Belle Coppock amid a messy tale of unhappy marriage. He describes itinerant work as a barber and restaurant waits, a move to Indiana to study dentistry, and frequent trips to Michigan and California. The couple separated after quarrels over their child and finances.
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Mexico
Michigan
California
Lodudae McMaster
Charles Copperk
Belle E Coppeck
Parthen
Merrigd
Jong Ae
Indiana Rental College
Bells
Charley
Sigirs
Bell
Continent
Indianapolis
Recital by Miss Theresona Wagner at Shortridge High
A recital of interest will take place on Priday March 22 in Caleb Mis ball at Shortridge High School. Miss Theresona Wagner will perform piano with Albert Lieber violin and Orvilia Harold tenor of Munele. Harold plans to study in Europe for several years, while Marold has been heard in the German house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Priday
Caleb Mis Ball
Shortridge High School
Theresona Wagner
Albert Lieber
Orvilia Harold
Munele
Harold
Europe
Marold
Alwaye
Old veteran weeps at sight of battle flag
An elderly Civil War veteran weeps in a statehouse corridor upon seeing the worn battle flag of the Twenty fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He recalls Sherman’s march and the dead brothers and friends who fought to preserve the banner, fearing the final day when he may see it again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sherman
Nea
Meath
Tie
Porter A Young Leaves Customs Desk for Stone Business
Archibald A Young ends eight years as collector of customs for the port of Indianapolis to enter the stone business as secretary and general manager of Bedford Stone and Construction Company and Bedford & Wald Railroad Company. Leo Rothschild to take oath as new collector. Lennala G Houtischild named as successor. Company headquarters planned in Terminal Building. changes noted as government moves cautiously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald A. Young
Dey Chinapolis
Leopold G. Rothschild
Young War Tiny
Young
Giue Young
Collector of Customs
Overyone
Uni Cgurtenus
Bedford Stone & Conestruction Company
Bedford & Walnce Railroad Company
Harry New
Hugh J. [McGowan
Jesse Overstreet
Jona Th I
Cockrum
K. Fletcher
Lawrence
Yount
Federal
Lennala G
Baron
Marlor Club
Iny Disnapolls Auceéestl
Senate Foreign Relations Votes Favorable on Santa Domingo Treaty
Washington report states the Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced a favorable report on the Santa Domingo treaty. The action signals approval readiness and sets the stage for floor consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe-McRar Prean Association
Washington
Web
The
Senate
Flay
Santa Denmingo Treaty
Stonesmen Strike Shadowing Bedford Stone Works
Special to The Sho Bedford February 4 report details a looming general strike in the stone industry. Nonunion cutters from New York are brought in by Bradley Stone Company, stirring labor tension and disruption across local work sites.
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Bedford
Ind
Stone Cieiriet
Bradley Stone Company
New York
Cash Buyers' Union faces bankruptcy amid U S attorney probe
Chicago creditors learn of a trustee appointment as post office inspectors, accountants, and the receiver move to inventory the First National Co operative Store. Questioned conduct of president Juslyn Kahn surfaces, while hundreds of workers fear losses beyond the $1,087,000 stock value. Attorneys clash over control as court grants ten day exam of books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Sun
Chicagod
United Os Tiatrict
Robert GC
Childs
Union
First National Co-operative Screcy
Bankrugacy
Bethea
F.C. Day
Bik
Jackson Boulevard
Gretn St
Chicago
Jima
Horace KL Tenney
Julius Heldman
Tenney
Bethen Neid
Post Office
Hedman
ALS Oelnek
Rethea
Moses
Killed at Station in Mount Carmel Rail Hub
Special to The Sun reports Murphy and White shot two men in the Mount Carmel railway station waiting room last night. One man died instantly, another died later after a bullet through the forehead. Murphy and White fled. charges include murder and attempted murder. Victims not locally known.
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The
Sun
Mount Carmel
S. J. Murphy
Cc. WL White
Southern Railwation
Murphy
Acount
Iefuaaio
White
Hailway
Fred
Penn
Doug
Raileway
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Chie
Robt. Metzger
Miners’ Federation
Thomas Bence
Hendricks County
Renee Han Aéht
Lebanon
Mumrum
Central Normal Gallege
Dy Raymond L. Hall
Ullan Legate
Datel Chinn
Rockville
Belas
Watson
Charl Landis
Crumpacker
Bee
Overstreet
Cavins Gantass
Exalast
Terro Haite
A. G. Caving
Mght
Vino
Holiday
Zevo Ieading
Husband
Wulachnere
Denison Darden Whop
Sateteenete
MR. Rogers
Rev. Peters
Hunker
Watchman
Elkhart
Hax Med
Habilitien
Samabe
Wife
Prips
A. A. Young
Gust Holmeng
Pembroke Arcade
I W. Wasb-st
Cash Buyers’ Union
Heldman
Attorney Heldman
Rothschild & Gn
MT. Carmel
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