Knapp Convicted in First Degree for Multiple Murders
A jury in Columbus found Knapp guilty of first degree murder with no mercy for the death of his third wife Hannah Goddard Knapp and named several other victims by confession. The case ties Knapp to killings in Cincinnati and Indianapolis, including Ida Gebhart and Jeanie Knapp, with notes on his prior prison terms and expressed remorse.
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Knapp
Emma Littiston
Cincinnati
May Ekhart
Dennie Knapp
Ida Gebhart
Indianapolis
Hannah G. Knapp
Hamilton
Alfred A. Kopp
Columbus
Hannah Goddard Knapp
Nirare
Knappy
Edward Wing
Kaan
Charles
Basel
Nanna
Hamitan
Miami River
Knanp
Sion
Nama Tittleton
Killa Inn Lumber
Cinrinnati
Jeanie Knaph
Liberty
Mrs Knapp Refuses Comment After Husband Sentenced
Mrs Alfred Knapp declines to discuss the death sentence of her husband. She says she has nothing to say and refuses further questions. She is living with her father at Batesaloy, in the rear of George Street.
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Alfred Knapp
Alfred
Robbery case and weather notes from Indiana
A Beaver County cemetery case unfolds with a Concord plea and a nine to five year term discussed. The weather forecast for Indianapolis predicts 36 hours of partly cloudy skies with showers and rising temperatures into Friday. The Riverside incident results in a fine of five pounds for carrying a weapon, with a defense claim of self protection amid a tense crowd.
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Noblesville
Siampion
Beaver
Indianapolis
Indiana
New Liner Advertisements on Seventh Page
The seventh page lists varied liner ads including help wanted for a Tracksmith helper and a team for pale. Rooms for rent and restuation wanted as housekeeper appear alongside men for sale and pool tables for ante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
Mans
Butler promises to stir up a blaze over receiver bid
New York July 16 Gen BE A McAlpin seeks appointment of a receiver for the Universal Insurance company amid a pending $1900000 case. Butler, once supporting the movement, says he will expose links to officials and the tobacco trust if summoned witnesses are named. He defends his conduct and vows to prosecute those behind the charges.
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York
BE. A. McAlpin
Universal Inbaceo
Serma Ukely
Yin A. Butter
Aundt
Ge Tolaece
United States
Reglal
Tobacco Trust of America
Cube
Butler
Ant
Ht Canning
McAlpin
Getiow
Betur
Trish
Ite
Tobacco Trust
Gurez
Miner Fatally Injured in Slate Fall at Miami Mine
TERRE HAUTE Ind July 14 8pl S Miller was fatally injured when a slate fall trapped him beneath debris at the Miami mine No 1 near Gloverland. The accident occurred during working hours with rescue efforts reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
S. Miller
Miami Mine
Gloverland
Pope Ten Operated On Again in Rome
Reports from Rome on July 16 indicate the pope's condition worsened with pleural effusion and rising weakness. Doctors debated a third operation as guards restrict Vatican communications and the pontiff receives limited visitors while his vital signs decline and prospects dim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Reme
Tr Reid
Mount Carmel
Spain
Inte Optimium
Denpair
Tepul+ Romano
Vatican
Aervanta
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Piffer
Pleura
Cardinal Gibbons
Lisa
Rosalii
Speciars
Mayor Bookwalter Convenes Talk Over Pest House Issue
Mayor Bookwalter and members of the Board of Works met with Mrs. Waters and her attorneys to address delays in removing the pest house. The discussion touched on a misworded statute and nearby hospitals for contagious diseases, with the mayor noting the matter will be pursued. The meeting also covered tax concerns of railroad and traction firms with arguments about earnings and costs.
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Bookwalter
Board of Works
McMride and
Denny
Robert Waters
Amy Tagottal
Mayer Tookwalter
Mayers
Thoraday
John B. Cockrum
Godfrey Paeger
Lake Erie & Western
Lake Shore
Love and Flight End Romance of Indianapolis Girl
An English suitor Marold Barker pursued Mayme MacLaren of Indianapolis after a rapid betrothal in Chicago. A postponed wedding due to the bride’s mother illness, Barker’s subsequent fits of passion, and his voluntary hospital confinement led to the romance’s collapse. MacLaren, daughter of D. L. MacLaren, resides at 14 Pleasant St.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
London
Eng
Idianapolis
Marold Barker
Mayme MacLaren
Barker
England
America
Ride-Tisbe
Thaie
Eastianl
Atlantic
Inver
Miss MacLaren
Pleasant-at
MacLaren
Shelby Wile
Pope Death Rumor Suppressed by Vatican Dispatch
Washington reported papal delegate Falco Mo relayed that the pope's death would be kept confidential until confirmed transmission via cable to the papal legation. Cardinal Rampoula noted a global press watch and hierarchy coordination before public release, as recovery prospects dimmed.
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Washington
Dier
Falco Mo
United States
Candinal Rampoula
the Holy Father
Mar
Falcante
Cardinal Barpella
Rome
Met
Falcanta
Wife Beater Fined After Repeated Domestic Assault
Judge Whellon fined Levi R. Samuels $50 plus costs for beating his wife and $19 for disturbing the peace after police were called to intervene. The couple, married three years, had previous police court appearances and the wife showed horrible bruises. Neighbors reported renewed abuse Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whellon
Levi R. Samuels
Samuels
Costa
Indianapolis
Republican City Clerk Candidate Withdraws From Race
The Republican nominee for city clerk unexpectedly withdraws from the ticket after an exonerated inquiry into mismanagement. Charles Elliott's exit prompts a scramble for a replacement as party leaders weigh strong successors and the seat remains open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Elliott
Logsdon
Dr. You
Fatal burns during wedding preparations near Cumberland
Miss Alice Smith near Cumberland is dying from burns after her clothing caught fire while warming water over an open fire. Her fiancé Miz Smith and Ephraim Jefftlen, a young farmer, were to be married soon. she remains in dangerous condition and unlikely to recover.
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Alice Smith
Cumberland
Burne
Miz Smith
Ephraim Jefftlen
Wre
Prison Court Sings Out Negative Opera Of Horse Theft
Joseph Hanbright 90 shouted Hur rah in court as Lawson was convicted of stealing a horse from Hanbright. The scene included taunting phrases and a celebratory mood in the criminal court Thursday morning as Joe Langey was sentenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hanbright
Lawson
Horace
Hanbright
Miers
Joseph Mayuright
Joe Langey
Sears
Onter
Woman with Two Husbands Sparks Court Action
Minnie Woethrman is named as the wife with two husbands. William Woerhman filed suit in county court Thursday to annul their marriage after alleging she previously wed a man in Philadelphia named Seiferd and did not disclose the prior marriage before marrying him. He fears arrest and opposes sharing his wife, prompting the legal move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Stharte
Minnie Woethrman
William Woeheman
Williane
Miytie
Philadelphia
Seiferd
Waehrman
Lima
Areerts
Woehrman
Sane Athry
Tie Claima
Tied Paper on White Boy Sparks Race Tension in Evansville
Two Black men Henry Asher and John Powell tied paper to the coat of Hoy Moore a white boy at Newburg then set fire to it The boy ran home and told his parents The neighborhood is aroused and there is strong talk against Black people in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Henry Asher
John Powell
Hoy Moore
Newburg
Ports of Manchuria To Be Open To World Trade
A government notice states the ports of China will be opened to international trade. Russia confirms agreement and will take action to implement the opening. The move marks a diplomatic victory for Secretary May in shaping China policy.
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Manchuria
Washington
China
Russia
Secretary May
Vonneguts Win Finishing Contract For Street Railway
At pool Thursday the finishing hardware contract for the new street railway terminal construction was awarded to the Vonnegut Hardware Company of Indianapolis for 80. The competing bids came from P and F Corbin Co of New Haven, Heading Hardware of Reading, Chicago Hardware of North Ottawa, Sergeant and Co of New Haven, Tate and Town of Stamford, Lily and Stalnaker of Indianapolis, and Freneke Hardware of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pool
New Street
Vonnegut Hardware Company
Indianapallo
Orler
P. and F. Corbin Company
Kew Haven
Blatchley Returns From Lawrence County Trip
State geologist Blatchley resumes duties in the state house after a two day visit to Lawrence County. He notes the forfeited farm named for aliens holds valuable timber and oak. He also mentions a cement factory at Mitchell producing 2.0 batches daily and plans to expand, with another company buying 40 acres of shale land in Jackson County.
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Blatchley
Vist
Lawrence County
Ife
Bentehman
Scotland
Arilies
Supreme Court
Alan
Mitchell
Jackson County
Coyne Surfaces as Possible Council Candidate
Charles Coyne, a doorkeeper at the Democratic committee, says he would not refuse a council nomination if peers in the twelfth ward push him. Previously McKells Fidward McLaughlin and James Bullivan were the leading contenders, with Coyne gaining favor after ward discussions.
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Coyne
Democratic Committee
MC. Kells
Fidward McLaughlin
James Bullivan
Kelly
McLaughlin
Sears
Ward
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Hennah Goddard Krapp
Fourth St
K Krapp
A. Kus
Ehthiren
Hampton West
Robert Turner
Robert Cuyarn
Cereoy
Eveaing
Riverside
Tintadas
Turner
Walsenper
Denison Berber Shop
Stegernier Bros
Ilinois
Fairview Park
AGAI
Mazzoni
Sust
Pope
Whallon
Ellicitt
Council
Miler
Elliott
Envtiott
Emott
Joe Lawson
Wotheman
Europe
Flrat
Stesemelr Bros
Catahen
Meyers
Vonneguts
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