Murder charge in nurse Sarah Bryner case at Millbrook
Frank Schermerhorn, a Barnes Compton coachman, is formally charged with the murder of nurse Sarah Bryner who was attacked and strangled at Millbrook. He attempted suicide, is hospitalized, and police say there is sufficient evidence including blood on clothing and bedcloths, stolen silver, and a note to his wife. The Comptons abandoned their mansion and plan to sell the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Frank Schermerhorn
Barnes Compton
Millbrook
Sarah Bryner
Schermerhorn
Yvascar Hospital
Mack
McCabe
Vassar Hospital
Couptons
Satari Chossi
New York
Miss Bryner
Teme
Schemerhorn Cione
Frank
Bryner
Coroener Andrews
Sheriff Townsend
Hornbeck
Young
Gichermer
Nichols Rescued After Wagon Snare Narrow Escape
Andrew Nichols of 3208 New Jersey Street was trapped under a wagon bed when his height and the wagon’s length collided. Officers Hall and Berneuer found him Friday after he fled home, threatened his wife, and hid in a barn, narrowly escaping capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
A. Berneuer
Andrew Nichols
New Jersey Street
Nichols
Wmichols
Eme
Aho
Frazee Denied Unaccompanied Funeral Attendance and Perjury Indictment
Mrs. Helen Frazee was refused permission to attend a relative’s funeral without a deputy sheriff after requests by her friends. Officials said she remained a prisoner and could not be escorted, prompting a funeral proceeding without her presence. Frazee was later indicted for perjury over a contested marriage license and jailed after bail set at 1000 dollars. Joseph O'Brien faced a false statement charge and was released on 500 dollars bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Frazee
Woessner
Pritchard
Mrs. Frazee
O’brien
Ruhl
Whestuhl
Court House
Mayor Shank Faces Hefty Appointment Hurdles
Indianapolis Mayor Lew Shank has barely 12 days in office yet faces a crush of applicants for jobs. His secretary, Babcock, fields calls with the mayor away from the Majestic building as crowds press for favors. Friends say the pace proved exhausting and the mayor plans no new appointments until March 1 to regain equilibrium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shank
Majestic
Babcock
Lew Shank
Indianapolis
Offer Sheep in Wyoming at One Dollar Head
In Cheyenne Wyoming on January 14 a report from northern Wyoming notes sheep sold for a dollar per head. Severe winter weather and recent chinooks have left thousands of sheep across central and northern Wyoming at risk with losses likely to be historic. Rail shipments of hay and grain are increasing to save some flocks but many losses are inevitable as feed is diverted to protect critical herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Republicans eye five men Bennett target likely
Republicans focus on five men tied to Bennett as potential candidates or allies. The hunt centers on securing support, aligning with party goals, and shaping the slate ahead of upcoming contests.
Indiana Republicans weigh candidates for state chairmanship
Indiana politics centers on possible candidates for the Republican state chairmanship. Senators Guthrie and Springer, both in Indiana, draw strong support for leadership roles. Henry W. Bennett of Indianapolis is praised for party harmony skills and a solid record, while Charlies F. Reay supporters back Bennett as a satisfactory choice to James E. Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Senate
Senator Beveridge
C. Ws. Fairbanks
A. J. Beveridge
Springer
State Senate
Liztown
Henry W. Bennett
Indianapolis
Bennett
Old State Committee
Charlies F. Reay
Mr. Bennett
James E. Watson
James P
Remnant Sale in Washington Street Tailoring Shop
Continued on page 5 column 3 a local ad promotes a remnant sale by G. J. Singer & Sons offering all wool suits and overcoats custom measured and guaranteed perfect fit for 127 dollars, on Washington Street.
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G. J. Singer & Sons
Washington . Street
Five Unionists Returned to Parliament in England
London January 14 five members of the new parliament were returned unopposed as nominations opened in 80 constituencies and the first polling was set for tomorrow. Returning were Ex Premier Joseph Chamberlain for Birmingham West Lord Hugh Cecil and Sir Wm Ranson for Oxford University John Weller Mills for Durham and Hon Walter Guinness for Bury St Edmunds all Unionists. Suffragettes attempted to nominate a woman but Battersea officials refused to supply blank nomination papers or reserve a place for Mrs Despard the movement leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham West
Hugh Cecil
Wm. Ranson
Oxford University
John Weller Mills
Durham
Walter Guiness
Bury St. Edmonds
Hicke
Battersea
Blanks
Despard
Revolver Thief Confesses to Detectives
Detectives Mullin and Stewart question Frank D Merritt who says he received a dollar for a revolver. Merritt admits taking the weapon from William Mantis at Craig's Hotel in New Jersey and is arrested on larceny charges.
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Mullin and Stewart
Frank D. Merritt
Merritt
Wiliam Mantis St Craig's Hotel
New Jersey
Ada -Waseington-sweeta
Elopement of Margaret Leavitt and R. Smollen Stirs L.I. Society
Margaret Leavitt daughter of G Howland Leavitt of Flushing L I and R Joseph Smollen longtime chauffeur of Leavitts eloped. Mrs Smollen is heiress to sizable fortunes while Smollen is linked to boxing legend Corbett and nicknamed Candy Kid. Parents urge a cooling off period.
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Joseph Smollen
Court hears Christy child custody case in sensational session
In Zanesville Ohio on January 14 the habeas corpus hearing over Howard Chanler Christy drew a crowded courtroom. Witness C F Wall said Christy did not want a doctor for his sick daughter while New York Edison’s C F Hall described studio life including a target pistol session with Christy and a model. Hall also recounted remarks about a model and a baby doll cue. Mrs Christy showed distress as the testimony progressed and sobbed when Natalie, the child, was mentioned.
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Zanesville
Howard Chanler
C. F. Wall
Christy
C. F. Hall
New York Edison Company
Hall
Gouge
Walt
Natalie
Death by Poison On Ogden Street
Mrs Viola Jacoby 35 of 328 Ogden street drank poison at 2 AM Friday and died half an hour later. She did not live with her husband. her whereabouts are unknown. She had been living with Oliver Simpson, who was arrested on a loftering charge after a Thursday night dispute at her home. She leaves a son and daughter with relatives.
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Viola Jacoby
Ogden Street
Door Falls on Wagonman Injuring Him at Headquarters Barn
Jeremiah Hollahan a wagonman at police headquarters was badly hurt Friday at 2 am when a heavy barn door fell on him as he slid it back for a wagon run. The door came off its track at the top and trapped him beneath weighing several hundred pounds requiring four men to lift. He suffered chest and leg injuries and was taken to his home at 935 Church Street.
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Jeremiah Hollahan
Hollahan
Chereh Street
Greek gamblers caught by police posse at East Street room
Police raided a room at 5 N East street early Friday finding Greeks playing cards and keeping a gambling room run by Theodore Soryms. Sergt Hagerman led the raid with Patrolmen De Moses Fields and Toda. Men fled through windows as tables overturned and money scattered. Soryms charged with running a gambling house others with visiting. cases continued in police court.
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Sergt
Green Hagerman
N. East Street
Sergt. Hagerman
Theodore Soryms
Hagerman
Sergt. Hagerma
de Moses
Fields
Toda
Soryms
Four Hurt When Two Garg Jump the Rails
A Vandalia passenger train No. 14 derailed near Woodbury, 54 miles west of Terre Haute, after a broken frog caused the accident. The engine and mail car stayed on track while two sleepers rolled over. four passengers suffered severe injuries, including conductor John Felem of Indianapolis. No doctors were summoned and traffic was to resume once the track was cleared.
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Terre Haute
Ind
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Woodbury
John Felem
Win Iows
Oxford Street
Suit or recat to order at our Remaniit Sale
To buy a suit or recat to order at our Remaniit Sale for $12. The ad notes competitors charge $18 to $24. J. Singer & Somm advertises at W. Washington Street with emphasis on value over others.
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J. Singer & Somm
W. Washington Street
Blizzard paralyses trains as passengers face exposure in Illinois
A horrific January blizzard traps seventy seven passengers in Wayne Illinois without food light or heat for hours. Trains buried in snow near Elgin Monroe and Corby report crippling conditions with crews delivering provisions to stranded riders.
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Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Erie
New York Central
Buffalo
Harlem
Corby
Northwestern Pennsylvania
Detroit
Mich
Elgin
Ill
Wayne
Chicago Electric Road
Monroe
Wis
Milwaukee Road
Illinois Central
Mineral Point
Milwaukee
Madison & Freeport
Dean
Milwaukee Train
Arrested Many Times in Damages Suit Testimony
A witness named Ray testified in Emma C. Ferris's $25,000 damages suit against property owners over alleged immoral purposes. He said he had been arrested so often he could not recall the number, detailing various offenses. George Young cross examined Kay who admitted buying axle grease in Texas and selling it as a corn cure.
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Ray
Emma C. Ferris
Friday
George Young
Kay
Texas
Mayor Will Put Lid on Drug Stores
Meyer Shank states he will enforce liquor laws on drug stores to end illegal sales. Druggists must sell liquor only on prescription and bow to existing prohibitions. Saloons will not be allowed Sunday sales in druggists’ hands.
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Meyer Shank
Remnant Sale Promises Coats and Suits at Burnt Prices
A remnant sale offers over 200 pieces including overcoats and suits made to order at 12.75 dollars. Former values ranged from 18 dollars to %% dollars. Sale listed under J. Sager & Seas at 3 Wenrest.
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J. Sager & Seas
Wenrest
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Udaghman
MORDI
Bchermerhorn
Millbrook Mansion
Cheyenne, Wyo
William A. Guthrie
Jeffersonville Way
Indiana
Senator Guthrie
England
London
Ing
Enee Evens
Ogden ST
Blizzard
Nagco
Gountry
Atlantic Coast
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