Henry Christ Charged With Murder In Cory Killing
Henry Christ, a city policeman, was arrested at his home on a murder charge for shooting Edward Cory who died at City Hospital. The case centers on failure to take an ante mortem statement while Cory was conscious for over 26 hours. A second arrest warrant followed. Cory’s death occurred Friday morning after a Wednesday night shooting.
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Christian Kruger
Edward Cory
Henry Christ
E. Schillerst
Kruger
William Morgan
Robert F. Cory
Taylor Gronninger
Cory
Christ
Gronninger
City Hospital
Claude
Maryland Hotel
Alexander
Chicago
Indianapolis
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Kin
Sven
Cors
Tutewtter
Robertaén
Renovate the Bureau Say Cotton Growers
Washington July 14 Crops in the South Cotton Growers seek a full clean up of the cotton planters crisis. Richard tham secretary reports intensified efforts to safeguard growers through federal action while President Roosevelt faces pressure from officials and brokers over the investigation. Cheatham defends the department and Wilson amid leaked reports and calls for evidence before any dismissal. Openings for Vyackeon place hearing Aug 7 and a fatal incident at the SCRIPPS-M'RAE press note rounds out the brief.
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Pam'rae Press Association
Shington
Richard Tham
South Cotton Growers’ Association
Washington
Roturn
Hertey Jordan
Tation
New York
Roosevelt
Oys- Bay
Wilson
Cheatham “Lam
Notre “Ag Wilson
Maintirs
Beach Aorth
Hag
Annual Lawn Fete At Spades Park Proves a Success
The lawn fete held Wednesday evening July 19 at Spades Park was a splendid success and will become an annual affair. Funds show a slight jar. The Northeastern Improvement Society serves residents around Spades Park with no dues or charges for membership.
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Spades’ Park
Northeastern Improvement Society
Spades Park
Three Die and Six Injured in Chicago Train Wreck
Three men were killed and six injured when a southbound suburban train collided with a passenger train on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railway near Ategernt. The dead are James Lyke engineer of the suburban line, George Epstein a passenger, and Charles Horn postmaster of Crete. Injured include John Miller and Ferdinand Hoyn of Chicago, James Croots of Dwight, A Gilmore engineer of the St Louis train, and F H Rosa of Chicago with serious arm injuries. The wreck destroyed engines and coaches as both trains neared the Crete station at about 11:30 Friday night.
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Scripps-3
RAE Press Association
Chicago
Chicago & Eastern Iinois
St. Louis
James Lyke
George Epstein
BI. Louis
Charles Horn
Crete
John Miller
Heighta
Ferdinand Hoyn
J Dames Croots
Dwight I. Wood
A. Gilmore
Ti A
Creta
Atewer
Points of law in the killing of Cory
The piece argues the Board of Safety and police superintendent have no role beyond internal personnel matters. The coroner and Marion County prosecuting attorney must investigate the killing and present facts to the grand jury. The grand jury will decide if the shooting was self defense, noting Christ was not in uniform when approaching Cory.
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Edward Cory i
Indiana
Board of Safety
Superintendent of Police
Henry Christ
Marion County
Brand
Cory
Chruet
Christ
Cary
Christ's Caer
Union to Probe Shooting of Cory by Patrolman Christ
Electrical Workers union Local No 4 meets Friday night to decide actions following the shooting death of business agent Edward Cory. President Tom Barrett says the union will push the case and may handle funeral services as family wishes. Cory’s father and four brothers are in Indianapolis, staying at the Maryland.
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Crown Hill
Flanner & Buchanan
Cory
Raymond
Walter
Dover
Ind
Electrical Workers’ Union
Edward Cory
Omcer Cnrint
Tom Barrett
Barrett
Core
Indianapolis
Maryland
Policeman Christ Reflects on Cory Death After Fatal Shooting
Police officer Henry Christ recounts the night Edward Cory died from a wound he inflicted in self defense at the Maryland hotel. He says Cory attacked, toppled him over a railing, and that shooting was necessary to protect himself and his uniform. Christ insists he did not shoot to kill and expresses sorrow, not remorse, over the fatal outcome.
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Henry Christ
Edward Cory
Maryland
Christ
Cory Adeath
Kili
Cory
Cary
Tom
Weather Forecast Update From Local Desk
A fragmented forecast brief provides partial weather notes. Readable terms mention general region conditions and possible precipitation with limited detail and no clear dates or temperatures available.
Crop report manipulation probe demanded by growers
Washington reports cotton growers urge a full investigation into alleged manipulation of agricultural department crop reports. Two CF. & BL trains collide causing three fatalities. Bt. Louis woman bound for Indiana arrested for attempted kidnapping. Milwaukee Republican committee calls boodlers to resign. New Orleans says seventeenth street car makers unite with $30 million capital.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Bt. Louis
Indiana
Milwaukee
Republican County Committee
New Orleans
Fenn 18 Placed Under Bond In Highway Robbery Case
Harry Fenn was bonded for 3000 to answer highway robbery charges after Claude Bridges positively identified him. Police say others also identified him, with multiple victims recounting robberies near Riverside Park and along city streets last week. Fenn faces hearings next Thursday as his mother and father provide the bond.
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Harry Fenn
Claude Bridges
Tne Stenfather
John O'Mara
Smith
Rogers
Dornkey
Harry Kiintworth
Anna Dugan
Riverside Park
H.C. Billman
Saward Lemon
Claude Pyburn
Penn
Ballefontaine
Fred Wiltehire
Youne Wiltshire
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