Not Murderess but Bigamy Charge Shelters Doxey
Mrs Dora Elizabeth Doxey, acquitted of murder, was re arrested at Meser hotel by Constable George Bode on a bigamy charge. She was jailed in Clayton after bond was set at 1500 dollars. Authorities planned further action on perjury and obtaining money under false pretense. The court room scene followed the murder verdict with a crowded gallery and emotional scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Dora Elizabeth Doxey
William J. Erder
Meser Hotel
George Bode
Clayton
St. Louis County
Bode
Columbus
Neb
Doxey
Mother Fears Boy Has Been Stolen
A mother fears her eight year old son Joseph Preston Jr has vanished after an errand with a playmate. Neighbors report a man coaxed the boy away and police and bicycle patrols searched streets as far as Forty seventh street Illinois. The boy was later found at home with a liveryman who had invited him to help feed horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Preston, Jr
Eugene Street
Little Joe
Illinois
Forty-seventh Street
Preston Home
Joe
Strike Triggers Sheridan Brick Works Receivership
In superior court judge Leathers appointed Marion Trust Co as receiver for Sheridan Brick Works of Brazil Indiana after Oliver B Boot principal stockholder said a strike by his employers halted production. He claimed liabilities are 35000 with assets above that but not in convertible form, preventing cash from being obtained despite orders for brick. The plant has 94000 of 100000 bricks daily capacity but is idle due to the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court No
Oliver B. Boot
Sheridan Brick Works
Brazil
Ind
Leathers
Marion ‘Trust Company
Root
Boot
Boy dies of scalds after kettle accident near Sanford
Eddie Lucas aged about 10 or 12 died at Derrve Haute hospital after a kettle of boiling sheep mixture upset at his father's farm near Sanford two days earlier. He succumbed to severe burns sustained in the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TERRO
Haute
Ind
Eddie Lucas
Sanford
Derve Haute
Indiana towns join trade boost idea from Indianapolis visit
Indianapolis trade association’s northern Indiana boosting tour spurred merchants to form clubs like The 300 Cup and The 500 Club. Groups of 300 to 500 plan to visit Indianapolis for the June aero and auto meet, with reception committees and brass bands ready. The statewide impact grows as Greensburg and others endorse the program and lobby for regional collaborations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Trade Association
Indiana
W. J. Dobyns
Trade Boosters
Greensburg
Greensburg Standard
Judges Rule AG Lacked Power to Sue Breweries
Four Indiana Superior Court judges Leathers Carter and McMasters sustain demurrers to Attorney General Bingham’s complaint against American Terre Haute and Indianapolis Brewing companies. They hold only the prosecuting attorney may invoke such action under the statute. Bingham plans appeal to the supreme court. One brewery case awaits Judge Bartholomew’s recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Leathers, Carter and McMasters
Bingham
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Indiana
Weir
Superior Court No. 4
Supreme Court
Judge Bartholomew's Court
Queen's Associates Purify Court in London
The Duchess of Roxburghe and the Duchess of Buccleuch reportedly lead Queen Mary's effort to weed out undesirables from the court. They target Mrs Harold Nickola, rising London hostess and former barmaid, seeking to curb her prominence in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duchess of Roxburghe
Duchess of
Buccleuch
Mary
Queen of England
Edward
Harold Nickola
Nickola
Envelopes Stored for Fall Statewide Use at Federal Building
Six million standard size envelopes are stored in the basement vaults of the federal building as a fall reserve. The Post Office plans summer storage of Dayton made envelopes to align with slower sales, keeping them ready when factory orders lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Federal Building
Post Office Department
Dayton
Kentucky Giant Too Tall to Join the Navy
A 29 year old Kentuckian, six feet six plus inches in stocking feet, sought enrollment as a machinist in the U S Navy but was deemed too tall by Navy standards. He left the recruiter’s office in doubt, with no exception to shed inches, and faced the impracticality of service due to height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Uncle Sam
Kentucky
Earth
Dr. Stewart
Uge
Drunken Runabout Incident Ends With Trolley Pole Crash
Abe Thompson, colored chauffeur for C. E. Test of 98 Woodruff Place, drove a runabout in an unsteady manner on Washington Street. He struck a trolley pole causing wires to shake, then hit a car in front of Ayres' store, and collided with a street car. Patrolman Bates arrested him for drunkenness.
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Abe Thompson
C. E. Test
Woodruff Place
Bates
Meridian
Washington Streets
Thompson
Washington Street
Ninols
Ayres‘ Store
Charze
Foreclosure of 3.5 Million on Ft. Dodge RRs
The Old Colony Trust Company of Boston foreclosed a mortgage totaling 3,500,000 dollars on the Ft. Dodge Des Moines and Southern railroad in a United States court in Des Moines Iowa.
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Des Moines, In
Old Colony Trust Company of
Boston
Ft. Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railroad
United States
Foreigners Flee Amid Growing Chinese Unrest Across Provinces
Reports from Hunan Klang Su and Chi Li provinces warn of a large scale anti foreign surge similar to the Boxer uprising. Officials including Prince Chun discuss preemptive foreign intervention as foreigners evacuate interior cities, consulates face abuse, and legations seek protection from growing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Hunan
Klang-Su
Chi-Li
Prince Chun
Nan King
Native Riots Grow Near Nankin in Kiangsu Province
Reports from Shanghai dated June 4 indicate native riots west of Nankin with foreigners fleeing the city. An uprising is feared as rail access to Nankin is reported attacked near Kin-Than. Kiangsu suffers food shortage causing hardship for millions of natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Nankin
Here
Kin-Than
Kiangsu
Cuba Earthquake Devastates Santiago Region
Reports from outlying districts say a Friday earthquake severely damaged Santiago and surrounding areas in Cuba, leaving inhabitants in a state of panic and concern across the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Santiago
Hotel Clerk Charles Shuart Found Dead in Bedford
Special report from Bedford Indiana June 4 Charles Shuart 47 a Hatfield hotel clerk was found dead in his room Saturday from heart failure Authorities said no foul play suspected and the death appears natural local police reported no immediate causes or witnesses.
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Bedford
Ind
Charles Shuart
Hatfield Hotel
Wealthy farmer accused of counterfeiting brought to city
Jacob Schleicher, a well to do farmer near Bethlehem, was arrested Friday evening by Captain Thomas Halls and Deputy U S Marshal Martin for passing and making counterfeit nickels. Neighbors posted a $500 bond through Commissioner Charles W Moore at Union Station after an improvised process due to an expired commission. Schleicher was to be taken before U S Commissioner G B Cardwell at Jeffersonville, but the plan shifted to Indianapolis when the commission expired.
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Thomas Halls
United States
Martin
Jacob Schleicher
Bethlehem
Schleicher
G. B. Cardwell
Jeffersonville
Taft
Indianapolis
Charles W. Moorea
Union Station
Murderer of Alma Kellner in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on June 4 the case of Joseph Wendling, alleged killer of Alma Kellner of Louisville, is tied to a May 1 sighting by Louis Dossman of the Big Four Railroad who reports a nervous ragged stranger matching Wendling near Walnut Street crossing. Dossman recalls the man wanted hospital care and seemed famished, claiming to be a painter.
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Muncie
Ind
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Louisville
St. John’s Catholic Church
Louis Dossman
Big Your Railway Company
Wendling
Walnut-street
Big Four
Dossman
Indianapolis
Jones Dry Goods Placed Under Receivership in Kansas City
Kansas City June 4 The Jones Dry Goods company is placed in receivership Saturday morning with liabilities exceeding 1 million dollars and assets between 1.8 and 2 million. Receivers H L Root and Charles Campbell posted bonds of 400000 and will operate the store.
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Kansas City
Jones Dry Goods Company
H. L. Root
Burnham, Hannah & Munger Dry Goods Company
Charlies Campbell
Fidelity Trust Company
Vice President to Fight La Follette in Wisconsin Meet
Milwaukee Wis June 4 The stalwart Republicans of Wisconsin plan an anti La Follette meeting to unite anti insurgent forces. Vice President Sherman and ex Representative Watson will speak as they attack La Follette. Washington notes Taft may back the effort to prepare for September primaries. S. A. Cook of Neenah is the stalwart candidate for senator against La Follette.
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Milwauked
Wis
Wisconsin
Sherman
Watson
Indiana
LaFollette
Washington
Taft
Wahtson
Milwaukee
Senate
S. A. Cook
Neenah, Wis
Poor Asylums In Bad Shape In Indiana
Huntington County commissioners face jail and infirmary reforms after state inspectors findings. Wells County plans a $7000 modernization near Bluffton, while Grant County awaits improvements and a modernized infirmary ahead of the Indiana state charities conference in Marion next October.
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Huntington County
Coase
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Huntington Couny
Wells County
Bluffton
State Board
Grant County
Indiana State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Marion
Three Autos Stolen for One Night Ride
Police report three cars taken for a joy ride on Friday night. Dr. W B Robinson’s five passenger auto, stolen from 2402 N New Jersey St, found Saturday on Kenwood Ave. George Buschmann’s car stolen from the Denison hotel and recovered in Riverside Park. An electric runabout found at Gate and Thirteenth. Suspects seen in Buschmann car but fled before officers arrived.
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W.B. R Robinson
New Jersey Street
Kenwood Avenue
George Buschmann
Denison
Riverside Park
Gate
Thirteenth Streets
Installment Man in Law's Clutches
Clinton Kelly, driver for Taylor Carpet, was arrested after a pattern of shortfalls on deliveries. He borrowed funds to cover gaps totaling 11, 33, and 25 dollars across successive weeks, ending with a loan to repay the remainder. Detectives allege the spree financed a new suit and social time with friends. Falls and breaks thumb in store fall. James Rogers, broom vendor, injured at plumber Edward McGuff’s shop, resulting in a broken right thumb and head bump. He was treated at home by city ambulance. Contests for Center township justice of the peace nomination lead to recount requests among multiple candidates.
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Clinton Kelly
Taylor Carpet Company
Morgan and Lancaster
Kelly
James Rogers
Davidson Street
Edward McGuff
Massachusetts Avenue
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Indianapolis Trade Association
Association
Carter
McMasters
Nanking
Revolutionary Board of War
William J. Calhoun
China
Bond
Tack
LaFollettte
Dr. Robinson
Buschmann
Riverside
Harry W. Bassett
Willi Hifere
Center Township
Christian Emhhardt
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