Like a Hero in the Smith murder case described
The weeklong trial of Winnie Smith and Weston B. Thomas continued with prosecutors painting Smith as the aggressor while defense argued Thomas acted in self defense. Attorneys clashed over wounds, a knife, and accusations of police bias as Judge McCray read instructions on heat of passion versus premeditation with the jury deliberating after tense testimony and arguments through Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Henry
Smith
Mr. Henry
Spaan
Mr. Duncan
Atate
Geo. Sus
Thomas
Duncan
Winnie Smith
W. B.thomas
Elam
Crimins Court Room
Weston
Hlam
Dr. Morgan
Mr. Wiltele
Anderson Man Alleges Prior Acquaintance Between Smith and Thomas
In Anderson Indiana on January 15 a local claim surfaces that Western B. Thomas and Winnie Smith had prior contact. J E May, Thomas’s friend, testifies they met in Indianapolis and joined a group called the Dos with Smith as the Big dog. Prosecutors note rumors hindered the trial and reflect on how such evidence could affect Smith’s testimony.
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Anderson
Smith
Thomas
Ind
Western B. Thomas
Winnie Smith
J. E. May
Indianapolis
Maysaye
May
Wiltsie
the Sun
Merritt In Control Of Key Indiana Committees
F D Merritt from Lagrange gains chairmanship of corporations and ranks second on ways and means as Speaker Adams reshuffles Indiana House committees. Leedy, Allen, Newhouse and Elliott also secure posts while other assignments remain unclear amid a lively session noted for a statute book showdown and a capital punishment debate.
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F. D. Merritt
Lagrange
Adams
House
Merritt
Ways and Means
Leedy
W. C. van Arsdal
Indianapolis
F. IE. Lambert
St. Joseph County
J. G. Allen
Daviesa
M. E. Newhouse
Decatur
E. L. Elliott
Elkhart
Booher
Greene County
Howe
Morgan County
General Assembly
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Wishard
Crumpacker
Green Smith
Ketcham
Smith
Haggard
Senate returns militia funds after unanimous vote
The senate voted to return to the governor the full 48000 plus requested for militia expenses. An infant found smothered on December 28 in Roanekest was exhumed. The coroner notes a facial burn scar and suspects foul play. Nettie Cleggett, mother, confessed to murder and was arraigned. case continued to January 25 along with that of Geo A Henry for alleged improprieties.
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Senate
Nettie Cleggett
Potter’s Field
Collier & Murphy
Castoria
Nettle Cleggett
Geo. A. Henry
The Pooling Bill Moves, Sugar Duty Repeal Likely
Washington report notes the Ways and Means Committee urged Chairman Wilson to report a bill repealing the differential duty on sugar. Senate involvement blocks repeal despite House actions. Banking and currency talks stalled with no agreement. The pooling bill delayed to next Tuesday as senators seek reelection protection before voting, with a vote expected next week.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Wilson
Senate
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Springer
Diglake colliery flood entombs hundred in North Staffordshire
At Diglake colliery Henley water rose to four feet trapping about a hundred miners. Twenty have drowned and rescuers progress slowly with fears of cave-ins as the scene unfolds with four feet of water hindering efforts. A separate report from Clayton Indiana notes a riot at a public school after a punishment attempt. Louis Hufford’s disobedience sparked chaos. knives drawn and blows exchanged.
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London
Diglake
Henley
North Staffordshire
Clayton
Ind
Louis Hufford
Hufford
Crowley
Destitute father wounds self. recovery expected
Wm. Mattock, 59, living with children at 312 W Morris Ave, returned home intoxicated and stabbed himself near the heart in a personal crisis. He received medical aid and his wound was not dangerous. City notes include a four member delegation to seek northern capital for manufacturing and plans for a $150,000 Richland cotton mill. Candle Works in Cleveland destroyed by fire causing $25,000 loss. Moody plans revival in East Norra r igip Mass and regional weather outlook for Indiana with snow or rain expected Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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Qame
Wm. Mattock
W. Morris Sr
Mattock
Contumpra
8. C
New England
Richland Cotton Mill
London belles bar beque opens at Park and stage hits
Thursday night opening at the Park features McNulty visit drawing big crowds with laughter. Old Glory at Eng lish's proves sensational. Baltimore cruiser rescue and Mildred Holland mid air warning stunt thrill audiences. The Villain battles a strong woman. Old Glory runs through Tuesday with matinee and night shows. Tax Sun ad urged for three days.
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London Belles
Park
McNulty
Park Theater
Baltimore
Mildred Holland
Villian
Fleet of coal barges sinks in dense fog tragedy
In Kentucky on January 15 a tow boat and eighty coal barges from Pittsburg to New Orleans struck a bank in heavy fog, sending twenty barges to the river bottom. Twenty nine men are believed lost as the fleet broke apart and drifted from sight. The boats belonged to July of Cincinnati and the coal to Fawcett of Pittsburg. Losses are heavy.
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Wavesville
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Fawcett
Dr Light Presses Clay Falsi Allegations In Odd Notice
In a curious item the article reports Dr Light accusing Clay Falsi of falsifying details while Mr Pillett promotes a plea connected to a 13 offering and Mr Fletcher appears in commentary, framing a tangled local dispute.
Brooklyn Streetcar Strike Deepens Tensions Jan 15
Reports from Brooklyn show the streetcar strike intensifying with bolder actions. Mail cars ran under police escort, elevated lines jammed, and federal troops possible as the dispute disrupts transit and stirs citywide anticipation.
William Henry in Change racket case at Union Station
William Henry 22 faced Judge Stubbs after being accused of taking a $10 change from farmer Edward Kistner at Union station. The defendant admitted the act. the judge sentenced him to 20 dollars and 80 days in the work house with condition to leave the city, warning of harsher penalties on reoffense.
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Wm. Henry
Stubbs
Lunion Station
Edward Kistner
Logan
Ill
Union Station
Jist
Henry
William
Two Women Drowned After Brave Rescue Attempt
Miss Ida Trembling and Miss Mollie Rodgers drowned crossing the Mississippi ice near Calhoun club house. Frank Phillips of Hamburg narrowly escaped while attempting to save them. bodies recovered. Also reports the death of Anson Eldrad, the Indiana lumberman, and notes the Indiana traveling lumbermen banquet at the Grand. Governor appointed D. R. Leeper police commissioner of South Bend. Mary landst resort loss, Kahn's tailoring damages, a child’s death from pneumonia, and various police and local notices.
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Hanory, II
Mississippi River
Calhoun Club
Ida Trembling
Mollie Rodgers
Frank Phillips
Hamburg
Indiana
Grand
D. R. Leeper
South Bend
May Vanhorn
K W. Marylandst
Kahn
Francis Murphy
Murphy
Sheriff Horn
Winnebego County
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Wis
William Tarbox
John
Abe McPeak
Crooka
Fred
Mrs. Bettinger
Arthur
Maggie Britton
John and
Louise McClosky
Alvin and
Mary Langley
William and
Fannie Baker
John Leddy
Mrs. Hintz
Hiram Wright
Susie A. Floyd
Vitula Allen
John Kessler
Marriace Uknisis
John Parish
Mary Ellen
Sidney Moore
Henrietta Robinson
Henry Benner
Bertie Carlisle
Adam A. Lynn
Eva Gertrude Dawson
Consumers Gas Company Faces Loss in Court Battle
The Consumers' Gas Company of the city lost in an appellate court over a 1891 incident on a gas line along a highway in Stony Creek township Madison county. The dispute centered on whether Mrs Harless's freehold extended to the highway and needed compensation for unearthing and damaging the line. The judge sided with the plaintiff.
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Consumers’ Natural Gas Company
Stony Creek Township
Madison County
Matilda Harless
Fall line of Book Cases at Wm. W. Elder's shop
Advertises Lemon Tonic Laxative 0c from ali drugzista. Mentions a fall line of book cases at Wm. W. Elder's. Notes Genuine buckwheat flour at Van Pelts and Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder awarded a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
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Sat
Wm. Wm. L. Elder’s
van Pelts
Dr. Price
San Francisco
City Board of Public Works Faces Scrutiny Over Sweeping Costs
An investigating committee grills Mr. Meyer on extras claimed for street labor, and an apparent backdating of a sweeping inspector's appointment. Questions arise over 1894 sweeping bills and a $480 horse expense tied to Scholl, with salaries cut from 100 to 60 dollars and no clear explanation of $13,770 in unaccounted funds.
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Board of Works
Meyer
Allen
Scholl
Hinshaw Murder Suspect Captured Near Terre Haute
Authorities report capturing a man named William A Johnson on the National road near Terre Haute suspected in the Bellville murder of Mrs Hinshaw and wounding of Mr Hinshaw. Sheriff Bell of Hendricks county says one assailant remains at large.
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Terre Haute
Terre Havre
Ind
Wm. A Johnson
Sherif Bell
Hendricks County
Hinshaw Mourderers
Two Die After Fall From Burning House Ladder
A fire at a residence causes the occupants Thomas Whiteridge and his wife to descend a ladder for escape. They slip from the 20 foot height onto the pavement, strike their heads, break their necks, and die. The house is destroyed due to a furnace flue fire and smoke blocking escape.
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Timone
Thomas Whiteridge
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