Court Martial Hears Of Hens In Indiana Infantry Case
A court martial at the statehouse hears a chicken theft case from Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Corporal Culbert, Musician Springer, Private Beattie, and Private Blumpet of the Secon Regiment face charges with Blumenberg on trial. Witnesses claim Beattie and Blumenberg cooked chickens while others drank. Blumenberg testifies denying theft, alleging Beattie stole hens. Beattie accuses Blumenberg.
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John Culbert
David Springer
Ray Beattie
Chester Bluppet
Secon Regiment
Indiana Infantry
Blumenberg
Lewis Morgan
Company D
Beattie
Zook
Fay Rufe
Company A
Local Jottings Show City Life and Lively Anecdotes
In a bustling column of brief items from Indianapolis, readers learn of a window sign declaring This is a saloon, a bootblack boasting Shoes blacked inside, and a wry remark about weddings. The piece notes events such as court closings, rising dog licenses, a Children’s Aid bathhouse plans, theater staff movements, hunting trips, stock trends, and upcoming community gatherings. It captures local chatter, entertainment, and civic notes with residents, clubs, and schedules.
Body of missing girl found buried in back yard
The body of Mary Newlin, a five year old girl missing since last Sunday, was found buried in the back yard of her stepfather I A Lewis's home in West Chester Pennsylvania. Lewis has been arrested and held for investigation.
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Scrippe-McRae Press Association
West Chester
Mary Newlin
I. A. Lewis
Walker Not Guilty in Auto Crash Case
Everett Walker employed by National Automobile company was found not guilty of assault and battery on Mannie Keeley after a Friday morning trial before Judge Irvin. The incident occurred when Walker's automobile struck a delivery wagon at Twenty second and Bellefontaine streets. the defense contended an attempt to avoid the collision, which failed.
Land Barons Sentenced In Nebraska Conspiracy Case
O. M. Huntington C. M. Todd and Fred Hoyt all Nebraska land barons were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government. Yesterday they were denied a new trial. Huntington and Todd receive three months in prison and a $1,000 fine each. Hoyt pays a $1,000 fine.
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Scrippe-McHae Press Association
Omaha
Neb
C. M. Todd
Fred Hoyt
Nebraska
Hoyt
Oklahoma City chosen for next Homeopathy meeting
Special to The Sun reports from Norfolk Virginia that the American Institute of Homeopathy selected Oklahoma City as the next convention site during the Jamestown exposition. The June 2 announcement marks the annual gathering location for 1908.
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Norfolk
American Institute of Homeopathy
Oklahoma City
Price of Shoes Marches On Through Higher Costs
A vintage economy overview notes widespread price increases across footwear and groceries. Leather shoes rise to $4 and up from $2.50, with related costs for potatoes, candy boxes, ice cream buckets, and box lunches climbing. Strawberries, milk, eggs, butter, and gloves also push higher, while gas, starch, and other items reflect ongoing inflation.
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Western Paper Box Manufacturer's Association
Indianapols
Ambassador Von Sternberg to Retire from Service
Baron Von Sternberg German ambassador to the United States and friend of President Roosevelt will retire due to a cancerous growth on his face. The illness requires him to leave diplomatic life and end his tenure in the German diplomatic service.
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Baron von Sternberg
United States
Roosevelt
Negro Prisoner Attempts Suicide in County Jail
Charles Reed and Kate Reed, both described as negro, were arrested for keeping an opium joint. Charles jumped from a third tier iron platform, landing on his head, and lies in critical condition at City Hospital. The pair had traveled from Terre Haute through several Indiana cities and were held for further investigation. Reed sent notes to Police Judge Whallon seeking his wife’s release and forgiveness. Dr. Wagner treated his injuries.
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Reed
W. Eleventhest
Terre Haute
Muncie
Marion
Kokomo
Crawfordsville
Whallon
Wagner
Landslide at Pago Pago Claims American Casualty
Advices report a landslide on Tutuila in Pago Pago Samoa killing an American marine sergeant and damaging the American naval barracks. Heavy rains loosened rock and earth, threatening more casualties as the sweep is explored. Tutuila has been an American coaling station since 1881 and annexed by the United States in 1899.
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Pago Pago
Tutua
Samoa
United States
Tutila
Held Up His Own Lawyer Over Settlement Voucher
Special to The Sun. Willis E. Grove, after his lawyer received a $2000 voucher in a Soo road personal injury settlement, held up attorney W. E. Dampier at gunpoint in his office, grabbed the voucher, and fled. Grove lured the attorney by summoning him to a private office then produced a revolver and abducted the voucher.
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the Sun
T. Paul. Minn
Soo Road
Willis EB
Grove
W. E. Dampier
Laundered Negligees Sale At Strauss&Company
30 cent laundered negligees offered for 39 cents during a Saturday morning sale at L. Strauss & Company located at 33 to 37 West Washington Street.
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L. Strauss & Company
Washington Street
Habich Bicycles and Furnishings Ad Offers Bargains
Habich bicycles with steel rims Thor hubs and Person saddle priced at 25 dollars. Coaster 5 dollars extra. Gus Habich at 121 West Washington Street offers new pianos from 16 dollars. Wulschner's complete furnished rooms valued at 225 to 255 dollars. The People's Outfitting Co advertises striped cassimere sale Saturday 2 to 4 PM. L Strauss & Company at 23 to W. Washington Street.
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Gus Habich
West Washington Street
the People’s Outfitting Co
Idaho Murder Trial Nearing Defense Opening
State ends its case in W D Haywood murder trial over ex Gov Steunenberg. Judge to rule on discharge motion. defense to present evidence Monday. Testimony links Pettibone and Orchard handwriting to money orders. witnesses include James Seaborn and local lawyer Kinksley. Prosecution notes direct ties to Pettibone store in Denver and Orchard in San Francisco.
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Boise
Idaho
W. D. Haywood
Steunen
Haywood
Pettibone
McCartney
Telegraph Company
San Francisco
Charles L. Kinksley
Mutual Life Insurance Company
James Seaborn
Denver
Orchard
Borah
Ogden
Steve Adams
Ogrlen
George Pettibone
Harry Orchard
Bradley
Pacific Postal Telegraph Company
J. Wolff
P. Bone
Stout St
Denver— the Address of Pettibone’s Store—To “Ht Gree
Peter L. Huff
Taylor
Silver City
Baywood
Steunenberg
James Kirwan
Western Federation of Miners
Jack Simpkins
Marion Moore
Senator Beveridge Leases Mrs Allen House on Washington Blvd
Mr Gregory of Gregory Appel real estate firm reports Senator Albert Beveridge has leased Mrs W B Allen's property on Washington boulevard near Forty second street. Terms are not disclosed. The home is an old English style house with spacious rooms and colonial fireplaces, completed last September.
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Gregory & Appel
Albert J. Beveridge
W. B. Allen
Washington Boulevard
Forty-second
Gregory
Juvenile cases start as two youths face charges
Earl Sedam, nine, appeared before Judge Stubbs of the juvenile court Friday morning. He is charged with stealing clothes and blankets and was sent to the detention home until verdict. James Burren, who bought the goods, is in jail awaiting trial charged with contributing to the delinquency of the minor.
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Earl Sedam
Stubbs
James Burren
Hoy
Park board fails to meet on Friday morning
The park board did not hold a meeting Friday morning. Several members are reported to be in Chicago.
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Park Board
Chicago
Rail offices to close Saturdays in summer program
Railroad ticket agents met Friday and ordered all city ticket offices closed at 2 PM on Saturdays during June July and August. The order takes effect June 2.
Three Rooms Furnished Complete for Sale at Bull and Bear
Bargain notice offers complete three room set for 125 dollars, originally 175, at Try a Motor Car in Bull and Bear Buffet, 11 East Ohio Street. Also 15 cent black hose on Saturday evening from 7 to 9 PM by L Straugs & Company at 33 to 37 West Wash.
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Bull and Bear Buffet
East Ohio Street
L. Straugs & Company
W. Washington Street
Burglars Enter Hardware Store on Roosevelt Avenue
The hardware store of Lawrence Mays at 3602 Roosevelt Avenue was entered through a window Friday night and two boxes of cigars were stolen.
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Lawrence Mays
Roosevelt Ave
Guardian Visits Rhodius in Country Home
James M. Berryhill guardian to George Rhodius visits the Rhodius country home with Dr. Frank Hutchins. Rhodius favors staying home but agrees to court orders and will receive a weekly allowance. Debates over Elma Dare, plan to test marriage, and related long distance records are noted as the grand jury nears a report.
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James M. Berryhill
George Rhodius
Rhodius
Frank Hutchins
Berryhill
Elma Dare
John Claypool
Claypool
Charles Remy
Frazier Townsell
Lela Townsell
Grand Jury
Central Union
Indianapolis
Frank Baker
Cass Connaway
A. L. Sarvan
Mutiny Sweeps Southern French Army As Cabinet Meets
Deserters rally with mutinous troops across vast areas including Adge Narbonne and Bezeure as wine growers clash with government. Premier Clemenceau orders action while gendarmes face bayonet charges and crowds hail mutineers.
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Clemenceau
Bailloud
Narbonne
Dreyfus
Chamber of Deputies
Telegraphers May Strike In San Francisco
In San Francisco union telegraphers threaten to strike despite a New York settlement. They report unresolved grievances and may join other western cities in walkouts, signaling potential further disruption across the telegraph network.
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Scrippa-Mesine Preas Association
San Francisco
New York
Four P&G workers electrocuted moving boiler in New York
Four Proctor & Gamble Soap company employees were electrocuted when a large boiler rolled against a live wire in New York. Three other workers were seriously shocked and may die, authorities said yesterday afternoon.
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New York
Proctor & Gamble Soap Company
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Everal
John Tarlton
Emnett F. Branch
Alter O. Bragg
Ark A. Dawson
Arry B. Mahan
Charles L. Bieler
Frank J. Boatman
Quartermaster's Department
William E. Clark
Robert E. Tyndall
Charles Barry
Virginia Ave
Claypool Hotel
University
Columbia
Children’s Aid Society
Oren Hack
Ed E. Daley
Park Theater
Jamestown
Murray & Mack Company
Broadway
Robert Campbell
James I. Despo
Indiana
Co. W. Fairbanks
N. Meridian Sr
Evanston, Ill
Chicken Trust
Walter C. Bowley
Cincinnati
North Side
Mutual Service Association
Fairview
Forty-third-st
Acme Hive
Saks Hall
Capital City
Assembly of the Loyal Americans of the Republic
Assembly Hall
Fountain Block
First Baptist Church
Brookside Park
Men's Social Union of
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Pennsylvania St
Francis N. Topmiller
Harry Curry
Thorntown
Co. S. Dearborn
Ward Bros
Shelbyville
Men of the Baptist Church
Dr. Crabill
New Lisbon
Frank Robinson
Connersville
George Lindley
Henry Link
Greensburg
Oklahoma
JE. Reed
E. Reed
Veetaroeatress French Lick
Box Makers’ Association
Steel Trust
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Charles Reed
Kate Reed
Keep
Pago
Scripps-McRae Preas Association
London
Habich Bicycles
Wulschner’s
W. Washington
Btrest
Wood
Scripose-McRae Press Association
Berg
Judge Wood
Telluride
Will
Beveridge
The
People’s Outfitting Co
Guardian
Scrippe-MeRse Press Association
Faris
France
Lazgrac
Cuirassiers
Adge
Montpelier
Perpetenan
Seventeenth Infantry
Lacrossade
Villeneuve
Bezeure
Council of Ministers
Theson
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