Poison case enmeshes Terre Haute jeweler and a New Orleans suspect
Efie Sellsberry, linked to W H Helman, a Terre Haute jeweler, is arrested in New Orleans with Harry Corcoran after Helman’s death by poisoning. Friends believe Helman killed himself due to a troubled relation with the woman who he accuses of robbery and poisoning in letters.
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Helman
Terre Haute
New Orleans
Effie Sellsberry
W.H. Helman
Ind
Harry Corcoran
Chicago
W. H. Helman
Herman
Plaza Hotel
Connersville
North Dakota
Helm
Invader of a Home Gets Big Sentence
David Hook of Greenfield Indiana pleaded guilty to entering the home of Mrs Lina Murphy on Leeds Avenue Monday night. He admitted drunkenness and little memory of the act. Hook was fined $30 costs six days in the workhouse and warned by Judge Collins. He was arrested after a bicycle patrol intervened as he attempted to board an interurban car with two officers reporting his solo action.
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David Hook
Greenfield
Ind
Lina Murphy
Leeds Avenue
Hook
Washington
Schian@an
Todd
Lawson Visit Leaves Burley Men Disappointed
In Lexington Kentucky January 11, Burley tobacco men express disappointment over Thomas W. Lawson after his visit. The Burley board will respond to his offer to see the entire crop in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Burley Tobacco
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Burley Board
Miller Viewed as Desirable Secretary of State Nominee
In Fort Wayne Indiana Republicans in the Twelfth district rally behind Hugh T Miller of Columbus for secretary of state citing his record and leadership. Democrats concede Miller would be strong in any race and his candidacy shifts the state ticket. Meanwhile Marion county council endorses John C Ruckelshaus as county attorney, while naming a dispute with E C Raub and preparing budget measures and canvassing claims.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana
Hugh T. Miller
Columbus
Hugh Y. Miller
Miller
State Senate
Mr. Miller
Columbus Miller
Wives Beaten by Husbands Face Heavy Fines in Court
Probation not used as two men charged with assaulting their wives received heavy penalties. James Green, 37? years old, broke into his separated wife’s home, beat her, was fined 25 dollars plus costs and seven days in the workhouse. Fred Hamilton, 68, knocked his wife down after a dispute and received a fine and workhouse days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Green
Stewart and
Hartsell
Green
Fred Hamilton
Pine Street
Hamilton
Highwaymen Take Watch From Harry Donneley
On Monday at about six, Harry Donneley of 8 Kennsington Court was robbed by two men at the dark intersection of Tenth and Meridian. He surrendered a small gold watch and 15 cents in cash after being confronted and threatened.
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Harry Donneley
Kennsington Court
North
Illinois Street
Donneley
Tenth
Meridian Streets
Thomas Walsh Improves After Illness in Washington
Thomas F. Walsh, the Colorado millionaire, who had been seriously ill at his Washington home, is reported to be much better. Baltimore and New York physicians, who were summoned, have returned to their homes.
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F. Walsh
Colorado
Baltimore
New York
Threats in Mississippi Legislature Over Senator Parade
Jackson Mississippi January 1 Letters received by anti Vardeman lawmakers threaten death unless they vote for Vardeman for senator.
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Jackson
Miss
Vardeman
Eloping Heiress Roberta De Janon Narrates Chicago Capture
Roberta De Janon the Philadelphia heiress seized with her waiter lover Frederick Cohen in Chicago tells of a life of luxury and neglect and plans to run away. Cohen is in a Chicago cell as authorities prepare to return them to Philadelphia after the elopement.
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Roberta de Janon
Chicago
Roberts de Janon
Harrison Street
Philadelphia
Cohen
Superior Street
Hve
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
Frederick Cohen
Lve
Miss Shipsley
Bryn Mawr
Dee
National Banks Hold Elections for the Year
The Capital National Bank reports no officer changes after reelecting Frank Stainaker as president Andrew Smith as vice president and Gwynn F Patterson as cashier. New roles created assistant cashier Le roy Kahler and auditor A J Kurfis. Merchants National Bank also reelects O N Frenzel as president J P Frenzel as vice president F Fahnley as second VP O F Frenzel as cashier J P Frenzel Jr as assistant cashier. Directors include James F Failey Frederick Fahnley Albert Lieber Paul H Krauss John P Frenzel Otto N Frenzel and Henry Wetzel.
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Capital National Bank
Leroy Kahler
A. J. Kurfis
Frank Stainaker
Andrew Smith
Gwynn F. Patterson
John J. Appel
Jas. W. Lilly
A. G.lupton
W. H. Powell
Col. Meyer
Aquille Q. Jones
E. W. Bassett
E. I. Fisher
H. J. Milligan
F. D. Stainaker
Merchants’ National Bank
O. N. Frenzel
J. P. Frenzel
Fred Fahnley
O. F. Frenzel
J. P. Frenzel, Jr
James F. Failey
Frederick Fahnley
Albert Lieber
Paul H. Krauss
John P. Frenzel
Otto N. Frenzel
Henry Wetzel
John F White to Speak on Ship Subsidy at Ward Club
John F. White will address the Tenth Ward Democratic club at the clubrooms Lexington avenue and Spruce street on Wednesday evening. His subject is Ship Subsidy and the meeting is open to the public. At the March meeting Frank P. Baker will read Pinchot and Ballinger and in April W M Fogarty will present Central Bank vs Postal Savings.
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John F. White
Tenth Ward
Democratic Club
Lexington Avenue
Spruce Street
Marca
Frank P. Baker
Prussian diet opens with Kaiser led ceremonies
Reports from Berlin say the Prussian diet opened today with customary ceremonies as lawmakers prepare to act on election law reform and measures to curb rural to urban labor migration. The day also noted in Europe by London Paris and Rome dispatches involving royal travels budgets and a papal funeral.
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Berlin
London
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Prince Arthur
Patricia
South Afria
Paris
Duots Saloon Shut By Indiana Injunction
In Indianapolis Judge Pliny W. Bartholomew issued a perpetual injunction against the Jyng Brewing Company saloon at English and Southeastern avenues directing it be closed permanently. Owners Elmer F. Brewer Fred Brewer and Jacob Reuter are barred from using the premises as a saloon. Plaintiffs John W. and Sarah Lewis sought damages for property harm and disorderly conduct. They received $20 in damages.
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Indianapolis
Pliny W. Barthollomew
Superior Court No. 5
Jyng Brewing Company
English and
Southeastern Avenues
Elmer F. Brewer
Fred Brewer
Jacob Reuter
John W
Sarah Lewis
Bartholomew
Lewis
Youth Steals From Store Ends Sporting Career
Russell Coman, 20, a Van Camp Hardware salesman known as Goldberg in sports circles, was arrested for petit larceny after weeks of missing silverware. Detectives Houser and Larsh recovered pearl handled knives and forks from a woman friend who received them as a Christmas present.
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Houser
Lareh
Coman
Goldberg
Larsh
Comen
Starving mother and two children aided by Salvation Army
A North Belmont Avenue family faced severe starvation with no food or coal and two ill children. a friend alerted Maj Escott of the Salvation Army who promptly sent medicine, food, clothing, a coat, and shoes. An investigator called the case among the most distressing he had seen.
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Belmont Avenue
Maj
Escott
Salvathon Army
Lttle
Salvation Amny
Salvation Army
Sun Insert Promises Room Rental Ads At Tiny Cost
An old advertisement note promises ten word rent notices three days for 15 cents under For Rent. It hints at continued disclosure if the ad isn’t secured.
Wild day at polls in Boston election ends with rioting
Rioting broke out at a Boston mayoral polling site soon after polls opened. An inspector was badly beaten and extra police reserves rushed to West Boston as four candidates including incumbent Mayor Hibbard faced off in the hot contest.
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Boston
George Hlibbard
Hibbard
James J. Sturrow
John P. Fitzgerald
Nathaniel H. Taylor
Storrow
Fitzgerald
Legislative Department
Students of Municipal Affairs
Ernest Everett Smith
Harvard
Perry, Coffin & Burr
State Street
Good Government Association
Hadrian Sinks After Collision With Mecklenberg
London January reports say the British steamer Hadrian sank off Grimaby after a fog collision with the German mail steamer Mecklenberg. The German vessel rammed Hadrian amidships, causing rapid sinking. Mecklenberg boats rescued many survivors as crews jumped to save themselves. exact death toll remains unknown.
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London
Jan. K
Grimaby
Hadrien
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Board OF Commissioners
Hugh Miller
Cline
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John C. Ruckelshaus
E. C. Raub
Carl von Hake
James Kervan
Ruckelshaus
Mentenhall and Roberts
Old Board
von Hake
Kervan
Mr. Ruckelshaus
Raub
Thes Board
Mr. Ruckelshans
Ruckelshaug
Supreme Court of Indiana
Marion County
Lst
Mr. Morrison
Quill
Morrison
Supreme Court
Marion
Harry Donkeley
Thomas Walsh Better
Washington, D. C
Thomas
Gil
Goren
Mary Coleman
Jamaica
N. Y
Frederick Hardenbrook
Hardenbrook
D. C
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Atlanta
Bace Braswell
Piedmont Powder Company
Kenesaw, Ga
Kenesaw Bank
W. P. Whitaker
Rome
Vatican
Cardinal Satolli
United States
Duots Saloon
Neeweses
Russell Coman
van Camp Hardware Company
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