McDonald will case rekindles hearsay battle in court
In Indiana the McDonald will dispute resumes with lawyers arguing whether statements by Senator McDonald before his death may be admitted as evidence. Witnesses describe handwriting disputes, concerns over forgery, and family tensions surrounding deeds and trusts as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
McDonald
J. M. Butler
James McDonald
A. L. Mason
Pennsylvania-st
Washington-st
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Joseph IE. McDonald
James Il. Evans
Noblesville
Congress
Evans
Joseph
Mr. Harris
Lydia Jenkens
Mrs. McDonald
Nosi Bing
John M. Butler
Joseph FE. McDonald
Second Presbyterian Church
Butler
Washington At
Washington -St
One of the Boys Legislator William A Wilson Profile
Indiana legislator William A Wilson of Dubois and Martin counties emerges as a sevenfold motif in a portrait. The 26 year old, an English speaker with German ties, campaigns for Turpie and against a school tax cut while balancing seven committees and a seven day prelude to election. His insurance career and cross language appeals shape his road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Wilson
Dubois
Martin
Turpie
Wilson
Dubois County
Indiana
Jasper
Wilson’s Insurance Agency
Einglish
Six and Half a Dozen: Graham Charged With Wife Beating
James Graham of Columbia Street faced the cadi Tuesday after an incident Monday night when he found his wife with a neighbor and demanded she return home. He claimed she struck first with a glass, she countersued with a hatchet insult, and the magistrate fined him one dollar as both sides exchanged hot words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadi
James Graham
Graham
Columbia St
Funeral rites in Washington followed by memorial service in Avavsa
In Avavsa Maine on January 31 a memorial service was held at the Congregational church as funeral services for ex Secretary Blaine took place in Washington. The altar was draped in national colors and Blaine’s pew adorned, with Hon. J. W. Bradbury delivering a tribute at age 91 and condolence resolutions adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avavsra
Washington
Blaine
Congregational Church
J. W. Bradbury
Rochester Marked Man Hid From Extortion Scandals
James Hughes, once a Rochester master workman, was seen in Prirrsture on Monday night then vanished. Authorities suspect he fled to Rochester to surrender after taking money from textile firms with promises to end the recent strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prirrsture
James Hughes
Rochester
N. Y
Ward Foley’s Body to be Opened for Burial in Kentucky
Ward Foley Indianapolis printer whose body was found near Corbin Kentucky is to be exhumed for burial. His mother Mrs. Foley of St Clair and Massachusetts avenues secured passage through railroads and the L N A and C road by entreaty. Undertaker I O Stout of Girton will bring the body home for embalming and funeral services will be held at the California street BM I church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. Stout
Girton Undertaking
Corbin
Ward Foley
Indianapolis
Girton
California St. BM. I
Mission to settle iron hall finances at Denison house
Mr Ple Platt of St Louis registered at Denison house Monday afternoon to align Missouri branch finances with the Indianapolis receiver. A conference with Hawkins Morris ex Supreme cashier Davis and Platt led to vacating the Missouri receivership and promptly paying over funds to avoid conflicts in final distribution. Davis aided by providing financial details and assisting in resolving charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron Hall
Ple Platt
St. Louis
Denison House
Yayior
Iron Hall
Failey
Missouri
Indianapolis
Mr. Platt
Hawkins and
Morris
Supreme
Davis
Order
Severe Northwest Blizzard Hits Seattle and Midwest
A persistent snowstorm cripples Seattle with 16 inches on the level and frozen rivers. Mt. Vernon records record cold. Blizzard rages in the Northwest as Minnesota and Wisconsin face heavy winds and telegraph disruptions. In Muncie federal court reports conclude contempt cases from a switchmen strike. several fined and jailed while others bound over for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Mt. Vernon
Crrcaeo
Northwest
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Mason City
Iowa
Muncie
Baker
J. L. Yates
Hamilton
J. Sullivan
W. H. Bailey
O. Kirkwood
Hows
Frank Lawler
Bailey
Nixon
Fisgan
Davis
Vance
Ready
M. ©. Smith
Beatty Denies Poison Charges at Trial Day in Court
Robert Beatty testified for most of Tuesday in the poisoning case and denied all charges. He said he hired a cvoke for Homestead but not to place poison in food. New sideboards advertised at William L. Elder's store in Prrisnure, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrisnure
Robert Beatty
Cvoke
Homestead
Scrumps Draws Crowd at Brighton Beach Shooting Meet
At Brighton beach shooting park a Monday afternoon match drew many spectators and six dogs. Scrumps, famed for his grin, appeared as usual, while marksmen George Beck Polster and Si Eaglen led the flight with pigeons. John Lowe the sergeant interrupted the play, a long-distance shot and a playful mishap with dogs near the ice pond provided comic relief. Final scores: Beck 31 of 36 Polster 30 Eaglen 29 Taggart 26 Moore 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Beach Shooting Park
Scrumps
Jtulio
Pbusiness
Sun
George Back
Charles Polster
Si.Eaglen
Beck
Polster
Eaglen
Elaglen
John Lowe
Telster
Tom Taggart
Dr. Moors
Taggart
Moore
Tolman the Roaster in McDonald Will Case
An old reporter recalls Tolman as a poor reporter who roasted others on the stand during the McDonald will case. He once served as Chicago Tribune law editor but was laid off after being scooped on a Rookery building litigation item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Sun
Tolman
McDonald Will
Chicago ‘Tribune
Rookery
Whisky Trust Slump Hypothesized Nips Leading Figures
An Albany report claims many state officers and senators were harmed in the whisky trust stock decline. Whitney allegedly unloaded before the crash and Cleveland may have suffered losses, sparking political fallout though some doubt the Cleveland claim. The story notes prominent individuals hit by the downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whisky Trust
Whitney
New Yoas
Albany
Wa. C. Whitney
Cleveland Wace
Cleveland
Widow 80 Ends Life Over Youthful Lover Peter Toitzenroth
New York widow Amalia Jahn aged 80 killed herself with paris green at her daughter Goo deckers home after her lover Peter Toitzenroth, a married man, was ordered to leave. She declared she could not live without him and died tired of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalia Jahn
Geodecker
Leaventieth St
Peter Toitzenroth
Toitzenroth
Goodeckers
John
Peter
London Parliament Witnesses Hunger Parade On Thames Bank
On Tuesday a mob of about 250 starving individuals gathered on the Thames bank near Parliament to demand food. Police halted the march and a clash followed as officers used clubs leaving many injured. An ox rider was hospitalized. The crowd later abandoned the plan. London, Jan 31. The vaults search for Guy Fawkes and gunpowder barrels proceeded before the Commons opened with members arriving from 5 am. A small outside crowd jeered or cheered as they entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames Bank
Parliament
Oas
Loxpon
Janet
House of Commons
Guy Fawkes
Ground heat day and court cases in city notes
Rhoda Walker adjudged sane on Tuesday while news items note a personal crisis tendency. Cyril Tyler will sing at Plymouth church Friday evening. Frank Somers sentenced to one year for stealing second hand furniture. Emiel Strauss sued Louie Ostendorf in Justice Habich's court for unpaid salary and won. Mrs Agee testified at the coroner’s inquest denying involvement in a fatal medicine. John Allen arrested over billboard postings for a planned French ball at Yomlinson hall. McNulty defends himself against claims of mourning disturbance. A list of local names follows with ages and causes, including pneumonia and cancer deaths. Marriage licenses list Elias Vanatta to Sarah Mathews and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Walker
Cyril Tyler
Plymouth
Frank Somers
Emiel Strauss
Jmpire Theater Orchestra
Louie Ostendorf
Agee
Susie Riker
Wm. Shannon
Indianapolis
John Allen
Allen
Yomlinson Hall
Addie Scott
Henry
Johanna Reinking
John
Ida Keons
DrEatys
Elizabeth Kern
Arthur Mayer
John Kentzel
Elizabeth Fletcher
Harry J. F. Bell
Elias Y Vanatta
Sarah Mathews
Ervin D. Ryan
Mary I. Whitstine
Charles Rodman
Nettie M. Campbell
Indiana Senate Busy With Bills And Debates In Week
Legislators debated Hatch anti option bill and McLean’s governor appointive powers measure, with amendments to police commissions. Hord labor bill failed on engrossment, Erwin insurance bill discussed, and a Roby race track inquiry committee named. House moved on road law amendments and concurrent election resolution, while battles over tobacco sales to minors and insurance payouts continued. A statewide world’s fair spending dispute drew remarks on honesty and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Indiana
Hatch
Mclean
State House
Hord
Erwin
Messrs. Sulzer, McMahon and Johnson
Marion
Roby
Holcomb
Magee
HOUSE
HR. Bryant
Committee On Agriculture
Askren
Fippen
Cullop
Manwaring
Sulzer
Tipton County
Pennsylvania Relief
Farlow
Merritt
Foster
Mayor and Governor Decline French Ball Mystery Carnival
The grand mask ball at Tomlinson Hall is staged by a secret French descent society. Boxes sell for 10 dollars with Gov Matthews and Mayor Sullivan reportedly in center seats. The event features 18 dances and prizes including a gold watch and a diamond ring. The mayor and governor both deny attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
J. A. Allan
Gov. Matthews
Sullivan
Allan
Indianapolis
Indiananalig
Association de Francais
Hawaiian situation discussed by U S officials
Washington reports a conference by Secretary of State Foster Senators Chandler and Dolph and Representative Blount on Hawaii. England’s protest on annexation not yet received but expected, urging negotiations pause for England's full stance. Suspicion grows that sugar planters and merchants push annexation for a two cent bounty. Members vow scrutiny once Hawaiian commissioners arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foster
Chandler
Dolph
Blount
Committee On Foreign Affairs
England
Hawaii
Duncan Dead after Shootings. murder charge pending
George Duncan, shot by footpads two weeks ago, died in the evening. Nolan and Monihan, jailed suspects, face murder charges. Post mortem shows bullet in right lung, passing through liver and diaphragm. Duncan to be shipped to Martinsville for burial beside his mother. left widow and infant child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duncan
Tur Sen
Nolan
Monihan
Geo. Duncan
Duncan
Great Glass Trust Aims to Fix Prices and Fight Labor
A five factory glass combine in Findlay Ohio and neighboring cities plans a charter as the National Glass Company Milwaukee. Contracts require 100 percent join in, shares held as forfeitable capital to enforce rules. The pact covers window glass makers and jobbers across Pittsburgh Wheeling and beyond, to control prices and terms with labor while owners manage plants and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay, O
Iindlay
Fostoria
Tiffin
Celins
Worth Baltimore
Coubtlesz
Combine
Western Window-Glass Association
Chicago
Wisconsin
National
Lass Company
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Ohio
Indiana
Combins
Window Glass Workers’ Union
Arms for Hayti: Panama reports arms shipment from New York
Reliable authorities in Panama say a large quantity of arms and ammunition will soon be shipped from New York to support the Haytian revolutionary movement. Maginat is named to lead the insurrection, with Port au Prince merchants ready to fund the revolt. President Hippolyte remains severe toward opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
New York
Hayti
Released convict recounts English prisons
Thomas Callan of Lowell describes harsh methods in English prisons after his release two weeks ago. He says solitary confinement for dynamiters leads to mental distress, with a doctor labeled a maniac and another dynamiter chained for muttered outbursts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Thomas Callan
Dr. Gallagher
Fire Claims James Addison and Son in West Newbury
Fire swept through the dwelling of James Addison in West Newbury early Tuesday. Addison, 40, and his son William perished after being trapped in flames as rescuers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Addison
His Son
Pere Ish
Hiaverbill
Masa
West Newbury
Addison
William
Five Miners Killed in Gratz Coal Pit Explosion
A severe gas explosion at the Skalis coal pit near Gratz in Stycia Tuesday morning killed five miners and wounded ten, some fatally. The incident is reported in today’s Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Skalis
Gratz
Stycia
Sun
Fire hits asylum engine house at Dunning
Curacao Jan 31 Fire discovered in the engine house at the insane asylum in Dunning at 6:30 Tuesday morning. The blaze threatened the 600 patients as boilers and dynamos burned. after three hours workers saved the main buildings though the engine house was destroyed. Loss estimated at 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Dunning
Senate Debates Hawaii Convention Transmission Request
Congress in Washington on January 31 debated Chardler's resolution demanding the president submit any Hawaii government convention to the Senate. The substitute bill was started before the discussion ended. The House sent a subcommittee to thoroughly investigate the whisky trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washmerton
Senate
Chardler
Hawaii
House
Whisky Trust
Also Mentioned on This Page
M’donald
Vania St
Arthur Hutchins
WM. A. Wilson
Kentucky
MR. Ple Platt
Beatty
L. Elder
Sergeant Lowe
Arer
Grover
Sur
Indiana World’s Fair Commission
Jackson, Park
Aiken
Battle of
Buena Vista
Montgomery County
Stuart
Sam
A Great Glass Trust
Avausts
Wellsburg
Jamez Faulkner
A. Schiffing
Virginia-ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!