Bank looters sentenced as Reed spared on suspended term
In a crowded federal courtroom Judge Baker sentenced Francis Coffin to ten years and Percival Coffin to five years for bank looting. Reed received a suspended sentence on good behavior. The defense pressed for a new trial while attorneys clashed over jury instructions and exceptions. The case heads to the supreme court with supersedeas sought to grant bail pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Court
Baker
Francis A. Coffin
Percival HK. Coffin
Albert
Reed
Federal Court Room
Tan Ehoes
Spefemdant Reed
Frank
Defendents
Pele
Francia Coffin
Attorney Miner
Percy Coffin
Attorney Miller
Winter
Miller
Coffins
Burker
US. S
L. A
Burke
Starmer
Ferey
Percival Coffin
Uise
Northern Penitentiary
Coffin
Francis Coffin
Cabinet Company
Northern
Coftin
Supreme Court
Justice Harlan
Chicago
Grante
County to hear remonstrances on liquor licenses
Friday the county commissioners will hear remonstrance presented Monday against reissuing a liquor license for J. H. Steblin at Seventh Street and College Avenue. A second remonstrance concerns Chas. Baden planning a saloon at Lawrence and Hazel places. The hearings will be Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Steblin
Seventh St
College-ave
Chas. Baden
Lawrence and
Hazelpts
Thursdey
Detective Newcomb Dies After Shooting At Mercy Hospital
Chicago June 4 Detective Newcomb of the Western Indiana railroad died at Mercy hospital at 7 o'clock Sunday morning from a gunshot wound inflicted by a confidence man several nights ago. The bullet entered his abdomen and doctorsfailed to remove it due to the critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Newcomb
Western Indiana Railroad
Mercy Hospital
Commons Circular Urges Editors to End Sensational Immorality Reports
A circular signed by 150 members of the house of commons has been sent to editors of leading daily newspapers across the kingdom. It requests an end to demoralizing coverage of sensational immorality and brutality cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Emperor William's cheek heals amid floods and rail revival
The report notes Emperor William recovering from a sore cheek as western floods ease and railway traffic resumes. It also lists events including a Rhode Island ex governor Colling Van Zandt dying in Brooklyn, ex Minister Wm Walter Pelps ill in Teaneck, B&O shop damage in Chicago, steamer Oythians bringing coal from Cardiff, Emperor Francis Joseph visiting Buds Peath, and U S 8 Chicago sailing from Gravesend with five crew desertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William
Colling van Zandt
Rhode Island
Brooklyn
Walter Pelps
Teaneck
N. J
Chicago
Gravesend
Eng
Liver Regulator Promised To Cure Malaria Ills
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a purely vegetable remedy that can prevent or cure malaria chills and fever, claiming it superior to calomel and quinine and suitable for use in his firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Death by Own Action Club Rumors Rise in Metzger Case
Reports claim a so called death by own action club exists in the Metzger neighborhood after the drug clerk’s suicide. Neighbors speak of a mysterious visitor and vow to die in six months, with ties drawn to Dr. McKinney’s prior death and a student friend who vowed to hang himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Metzger
W.H. Stocker
H. Washington At
Rodney
Young Metzger
Brookside Road
Here
Irvington
Dr. McKinney
Metzger
Strasger
Kietvrger
Dr. Messinney
SUN
McKinney
Metzer
Steele & Walker Grocery House Fails in Panic at St Josph
In St Joseph Missouri on June 4 Steele and Walker wholesale grocers assigned for creditors. Liabilities about 700000 with assets near 1000000. Panic and collection trouble caused the collapse. Depositors at First National and Central Savings Banks crowded to withdraw funds. Large stockholders in the banks are tied to Steele & Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jospin
Steele & Walker
West
First National
Central Savings Banks
House of Steele & Walker
Johnsons placed in pest house with smallpox like symptoms
In Richmony Indiana Jane Johnson is isolated in the pest house with a disease showing smallpox symptoms. Doctors consider it a smallpox like illness. This marks the third case in the city, with no deaths reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmony
Ind
Jane
Nathanie
Johnson
Lightning Strikes Springfield Methodist Church Steeple
A June storm bolt shattered the Springfield Methodist Church steeple but caused no injuries to the church body. In Thon, William Goodnight, shot Saturday by Perry Cox, remains critically ill. Cox is held on $10,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Springfield
Perry Cox
Lad
William Goodnight
Cox
Bend
Steamship Hewes Arrives at Bluefields with Passengers
Passengers report a quiet arrival at Bluefields on June 4 as the steamship Hewes from Sluefields reaches port after a five day voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefields
New Orneans
Hewes
Sluefields
Progress club backs miners in coal strike recall demand
Sunday afternoon the Progress club passed a resolution supporting the miners stance and demanding immediate recall of troops. Gov Matthews is called the “instrument of oppressive monopoly” as Supt Powell bans prisoners from contact at headquarters. Capt Quigly warned that the prisoner would still see his daughter despite orders, prompting new instructions to him. Names and notices follow including marriages licenses births deaths and marriage licenses for local residents.
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Progress Club
Matthews
Powell
Lederman
Lid
Anna DeHaven
Edward
Eliza Hermann
Christian
Anna Lueke
Omer Large
Isaac Nehemish
Markiaue
Danial R. Foor
Tessie Druley
Samuel Morris
Alberta Featherstone
Labor unions flock to populists in Indiana campaign
Sun reporter talks with Leroy Templeton, populist magnate, about the party’s future goals and strategy in Indiana. Templeton predicts 100,000 votes and ten counties for the Populists, cites labor-monetary reforms, and lauds peaceful education over Coxeyism while noting growing labor-organized support and a tent campaign to cut expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Leroy Templeton
Indiana
Templeton
Ife
Lord Chesterfield
Minera
Wee
Mr. Templeton
Jay
Mikhart
Tipton
Cass
Gibson
Indianapolis
Coxey
A. Robinson
Mrs. Gougar
Bir
Congress
Great Loss of Life From Floods and Landslides Near Quebec
Montrear June 4 reports from Charlevoix county say floods caused large landslides Monday afternoon a few miles from Quebec resulting in great loss of life. In Peru Indiana June 4 burglars stole about 80 dollars in stamps from the post office and frightened away after being shot at in the store of A B Voor. Weather forecast for Madison over 30 hours ending p.m. June 5 calls for fair and slightly cooler conditions. Schisgel's Water Temperature today 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrear
Charlevoix County
Quebec
Gardars
Peru
Ind
Denver
Postofice
A. B. Voor
Iadison
Minute by Minute War Skirmishes Roil Mining Regions
Crushing agitation among miners at Crippue Creek Col as 1800 guards fortify Bull hill. Strikers seize officials and hostages, include M J Woods and county leaders. A deputy clash at Midland tollgate leaves a wounded deputy and shot miner. Authorities plan arrests and possible militia deployment amid rising bloodshed fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crippue Creek
Col
Bull Hill
Victoria
Anconda
Mountain City
M. J. Woods
The
Woods Investment Company
Midland Toll-Pate
Jack Javid
Clarence
Finch
D. i E. Watkins
Calderwood
John Shorten
Miners’ Organ
Cononspo Springs
J. J. Johnson
Bulibili
Asid Johnson
West Point
Gen
Logsa
Barrmont
Maryland
Minera
Consolidated Cost Company
Johnstown
Co. H. National Guard
Scow
Heathtork
Hillasnoro
Deaths and local notes fill weekend pages
The section records Ella Dilton age 45 dying Sunday from rheumatic illness. Minnie Minor suffered a skull fracture after a fall Saturday. Dr L H Dunning elected president of the Indiana medical journal company. Uncle Billy Moore dies at 1 Traub Ave. Judge Baker rules in a non resident Barrett law case. Francis Murphy spoke at Meridian church with full attendance. Superintendent Wright begins firs drill for emergency readiness at City hospital. Chapman G A K post plans July 1 worship at St George's with Archdeacon Cole. Typographical union No 1 opposes new Central labor union. City seeks injunction against S W Patterson over gravel at Fall Creek. Memorial rites held by Union Veteran Legion at Roberts Park church. Meat tips extol refrigeration to tender肉 steaks. James Morris and companion jailed liquor revelry. Morris injured by a fall. Second ward residents draft remonstrance against liquor license to J H Stehlin Seventh St and College Ave. Capital laundry advertises reduced rates.
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Ella Dilton
Fair Grounds
House of the Good Shepherd
Minnie Minor
Mississippi St
L. H. Dunning
Indiana Medical Journal Company
Dr. Elder
Billy” Moore
Weat-end
Traubave
Harrison
Baker
Jeck
Barrett Law
Francis Murphy
Wright
Harp
Chapman G. A
S. W. Patterson
Fall Creek
Union Veteran Legion
Roberts’ Park Church
Jas. Morris
W. Michigan Sr
Morris
Second Ward
Murphy League Hall
Seventh St
J. H. Stehlin
Seventh-st
College-ave
Stehlin
Woman Cries Murder as Police Fire on Suspects
A confrontation near the Big Four tracks left William Finn wounded and three suspects, John Murphy Perry Collins and a woman identified as Minnie Crabtree, in custody or under arrest. The incident began after a passerby reported a woman being attacked. officers pursued the trio across terrain, one bullet striking Finn. Collins and Murphy face rape charges. Crabtree is charged with vagrancy. Police officials suspended for review.
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Washington St
Simpson
Rodgers
Campbell
Dullet
Wm. Finn
City Hospital
Chas. Bishop
W. W. Washington-st. Peinter
Minnie Crabtree
Wesr
Liesing
Finn
John Murphy
Perry Collins
Kahlo
Collins
Hurphy
Crawtree
Supt
Powell
Board of Safety
Murphy
Bridge St
Indianapolis
Kingsn’s
Crabtree
Rogers
Wind Storm Kills Ten in Yahuan Ca Estate Village
Telegram report from St. Louis dated June 4 says a violent wind swept Yahuan ca in Tuxpan, Mexico, destroying numerous estate buildings. Ten people were killed and fifteen wounded. The passage notes the village lies about seventy miles into the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Tuxpan
Mexico
Yahuanca
Supporters urge Jenckes for district 11 school commissioner
An appeal to voters in district 11 advocates Mrs Jenckes for school commissioner. It notes women serving on other city school boards and the value of female involvement in education. The petition, signed by over 150 people including T C Day and wife and A P Spruance and wife, seeks votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenckes
T. C. Day
A. P. Spruance
A.C. Harris
A. B. Gates
J. C. Dean
W. W. Herod
J. 8. Tarkington
Milker killed by angry bull near Peru Indiana
Mrs Samuel Smith wife of a farmer ten miles south of Peru Indiana was killed during milking when an angry bull charged her Monday Spl reports a fatal farm accident highlighting dangers on rural work sites and the local tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Peru
Ind
Samuel Smith
House considers repeal bill on state bank tax
Monday report notes the house weighing a repeal of the state bank tax. Chas Neilson of Maryland named for second assistant postmaster general. Senate panel hears official sugar testimony Monday with West Sherman and Aldrich cited. Navy committee probes armor plate frauds with Lieut W C Cowles testifying. Contempt cases of correspondents Edwards and Shriver set for grand jury Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Chas, Neilson
Maryland
Senate
West
Sherman
Aldrich
Home Naval
W. C. Cowles
Edwards
Shriver
Grand
Best of AIL Hons Brew Item Promises Bright Clean Dew
A compact note extols a beverage called Best of AIL Hons Brew as magical clear pure bright and suitable for all. It claims exceptional clarity and near flawless appeal, suggesting universal appeal and unobtrusive charm.
Peaceful scenes as militia arrives at Shelburn and Cannerburg
The state militia in Daviess county arrived at Cannerburg and Shelburn to restore order amid a miners strike. Adjutant-general Robbins met with the miners’ union and secured pledges to cease law violations. Rail repairs proceeded, and few arrests occurred. The force, 405 strong, camped at Camp Robbins, with no significant disturbances observed. The governor planned to send part of the militia home Monday as the area quieted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Cannerburg
True Sun
Sxtra
Robbins
Miners’ Union
Camp Robbins
Lemming
Adjutantfal
Shelburn
Tittle
Vandalia
Comingz Eigme
Indianapolis
Canneraburg
Canneburg
Snyder Murder Jury Stands Six Six in Deadlock
After nearly two days jurors in the Snyder murder case reported they could not agree. The Danville trial was sent from this county. The six members favored conviction, the other six supported Snyder’s claim of self defense. Snyder remains in Hendricks county jail awaiting a second trial. The victim Mrs. Cloud died last fall at her Southwich home after a troubled relationship with Snyder.
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Snyder
Danville
Ind
Bronday
Olive Cloud
Brrs. Cloud
Hendricks County
Cloud
Southwich
Assault charge triggers mob action in Yazoo City case
Durant Migs was brought to Indianapolis after being charged with assaulting a young woman in Yazoo City. The jail was surrounded Sunday, and he was taken back toward Yazoo City to avoid a mob, raising questions about possible hanging. Ministers Days of gatherings and revival plans dominate the rest of the report with local religious events and lodge meetings noted.
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Percy
Keid
Marshal’s
Commercial Club
Marshal Hawkins
Foley
Matsrial
Ira
John N. Roberts
P. B. Coffin
Tuesaday
Rawhingsalde-H
Harlan
Hicks
Wikh
Suicide Club
Meane
Colorado
Bull Bill Fort
Wm. Inn
Pexico
Washington
Shelburn and
Cannelburg
Fairview Park
Liev. E. B. Brown
Grand Lodge
P's
van Pelt’s
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