Woman on Trial for Husband's Murder in Covington Case
A large crowd gathered in Covington for the sensational murder trial of Mrs Kimba FE Drake charged with poisoning her husband Robert Drake. The trial, in Willamsport judge Joseph M Rabb's court, could hinge on juror selection. Drake, wealthy and previously married, faced a stomach analysis showing suspected poisons after an inquest and grand jury indictments.
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Jonn B. Martin
B. E. Livengood
O. B. Ratell
Charles ApcCabe
Joseph M. Rabb
Williansport
Harveysburg
Kingman
Veedersburg
Drake
Sehissement i
Coya
Hoe
Far West
Mra. Drake
Grand Jury
Sherif
Hurry
Indianapolis
Rice
Fountain County
Had His Own Grave Dug In Advance Then Fired a Bullet
Adolph Wath planned a double tragedy in South Bend. He went to his wife’s home after she refused to reunite, shot her, then killed himself. He had a ready-made grave, a buried plan, and life insurance of 1000 dollars with the Maccabee lodge naming a beneficiary.
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South Bend
Ind
Adolph
Wath
Devoted Mother At Pesthouse Caring For Smallpox Family
Mrs Zetta Boyd of 3 Bloomington Street cares for two smallpox sick daughters and a son at the pesthouse while the mother daughter trio stays to tend them. The Boyd family of five includes a husband absent from the pesthouse.
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Zetta Boyd
Bloomington St
Boyd
Cotton mills shut in Manchester area amid price squeeze
Manchester June 2 The cotton industry contraction pushes Aston under Lyne mills to close temporarily. Thousands out of work already, with fears of more closures and broad labor hardship across England as the price of cotton climbs.
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Manchester
Eng
England
Aston Under Lyne
Council committee lands an attorney William Bosson
After a long search the council committee investigation finds Republican attorney William Bosson to replace James W. Noel who was dropped for Stahl conspiracy ties. Chairman Wynne says the work continues until completed with hearings starting early this week. Witnesses include George W. Seibert of Marion County Construction Company and Attorney Noel as more sprinking contracts are examined.
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Councilmanie
William Bosson
James W. Noel
Stahl
Wynne
George W. Seibert
Marion County Construction Company
Noel
Kaiser's Gift to Kiel Sparks Naval Debate
A dispute over accepting a ceremonial punch bowl for the American battleship Kearsarge arises. Admiral Cotton says the bowl is a gift to the vessel or the nation, not to officers, avoiding the need to return it, since marines could not accept medals or watches.
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Kiel
Aiiver
Kearsarge
Cotton
Grave Robbers Released by Judge on Recognisance
Walter Daniels Al Hunt John McEnary Walter Williams Garfield Huckner Wilam McElroy and George Mason, termed the left over grave robbers, were released on own recognisance by Judge Alford. The bond was not set due to lack of sufficient evidence, avoided by the county incurring enormous expense.
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Walter Daniels
al Hunt
John McEnary
Walter Williams
Garfield Huckner
Wilam McElroy
George Mason
Alford
Lightning Strikes Church in Zanesville Area
A severe storm at New Concord during children's services at the Presbyterian church sparked panic when lightning struck the building. A. H. Alexander was killed as his body was hurled across the aisle. several others, including Miss Rose Patton the organist and Miss Mary Alexander, were knocked unconscious or injured, with clothing damage and injuries reported.
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Isville
Zanesville
New Concord
Presbyterian Church
A. H. Alexander
Alexander
Allice
Insane Toledo Veteran to Receive Pension Past 25 Thousand
Charles Voss, inmate at Toledo state hospital for the insane, is set to receive a pension totaling nearly 35 thousand dollars including back pay. He served in Company L, Fifteenth New York heavy artillery and faced a prior desertion charge later found false. his illness stems from military stress. On record, he has been in the insane hospital since 1907.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Toledo
Charles Voss
Toledo ‘State Hospital
Voss
Fifteenth
New York Heavy Artillery
United States Service
War Department
Petersburg
Lineas
Grand Jurors Named For Six Months In County
At 2 30 o clock Saturday afternoon the grand and petit juries were chosen at the county clerk s office The grand jurors are Albert T Worm George F Borst Laban L Lodge J Herman Baldwin Edward D Evans Victor K Hendricks The petit jurors include Asher B Evans Frank J Douglas Winfield Miller Joan H Mahoney George A Weadon Paul H Kraues Gaston J Meyer Henry L Cox Wade Samuel Allison Edgar E Weleart Henry J Mauer
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Ihe
Albert T. Worm
City
George F. Borst
Laban L. Lodge
J. Herman Baldwin
Edward D. Evans
Evans’ Oil Works
Victor Kh. Hendricks
Hendricks-Vance Company
Asher B. Evans
Frank J. Douglas
Winfield Miller
Connecticut Life Insurance Company
Joan H. Mahoney
George A. Weadon
Paul H. Kraues
Gaston J. Meyer
Henry L. Cox
Washington Township
Ohio
Ohio Wade, Lumberman, City; Samuel Allison, Decatur Township; Edgar 8. Weleart
Henry J. Mauer
Memorial rites for dead by Connersville Knights of Pythias
In Connersville Indiana June 2 the colored Knights of Pythias held memorial exercises for departed members. About one thousand Black residents gathered in the cemetery at p.m. to hear James Sheldon from Indianapolis deliver the address and Rev. M. M. Porter of Mitchell preach. The item notes multiple location dispatches and a fire in Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania with estimated damage around 75000 dollars and a Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisement appears amid travel fare details for a Decatur round trip from Indianapolis.
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Connersville
Ind
Colored Knights of Pythias
James Sheldon
Indianapolis
M. M. Porter
Mitchell, Ind
Keach Voicing Frustrations On Council Campaign
Jim Keach vents frustration about council investigations and reports amid a tight election. He says corruption rumors, party la wyer alliances, and public demand for accountability threaten his campaign and intends to push for transparency despite skepticism. The remarks reflect internal party tensions and a cautious bid for public support.
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Jim Keach
Ucket
New York Heroine Rescues Mother From Killer
Louise Muller halted a drunken assault by Willian Detter, saving her mother from murder. Detter fled and was later found dead after a struggle in the back room. Muller wrestled the weapon from him amid furniture and glass shattered during the confrontation. Police discovered Detter dead at the scene.
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New York
T Louise Muller
Bernie Deeds
The
Willtam Deter
Miss Muller
Detter
Ide
Deter
Khl Bis
Mr Dettter
Women and Men Play Coed Basetball at Pugh's Grove
Women and men teamed in a national picnic baseball game Sunday at Pugh's Grove near the city HLT. Wolte's team won by a margin of Mi ta. notable female stars led a standout performance across all positions. Hosting contests and a plentiful dinner capped the event hosted by Penote's counting company employees.
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Penote
Pugh's Grove
HLT
Watte
Red Git
Wolte
Sie
Mi Ta
Welte
R. Gil
Mia. Hunter
Shortston
Parker
Warfred
Otto
Shted
FL Gilt
Sheppard
Capita
Galsstv
Let Danhl
Cotoner
Ty GL
Woile
Graham
Kelly
Veitfiell
Mra. Dickson
Dirksen
Kaiser's inspection of Kearsarge stirs naval chatter
A Washington dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm conducted a minute inspection of the USS Kearsarge, provoking comment in naval circles about an unusual royal visit to an American battleship and the implications for German American relations amid Kiel comments.
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Chicago
Washington
the Tribune
Kaiser Williams
Cotton
Kearsarge
Kiel
United Brethren Celebrate at Tomlinson Hall
A Sunday thanksgiving sermon for the United Brethren of Indianapolis drew a large Black audience to Tomlinson Hall. Rev James M Morton of Indianapolis delivered the main address with Henry Jackson, ex grand master of the J F, giving a short talk. A musical program followed beginning at 2 p.m.
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Indianapolis
J. Bot F
Negroes Take Places Of Messengers In Atlanta
In Atlanta on June 23 two hundred white messenger boys lost their jobs as Western Union and Postal telegraph firms replaced them with black workers claiming service improvement. Riots occurred near the telegraph company headquarters following the layoffs. A separate item from Vienna notes aviator Stevens falling during a balloon ascent at Selbach. injuries feared fatal.
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Atlanta
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Telegraph Companies
Stevens
Vienna
Selbach
Alan
New Stunt of Banks in Uptown Deposits
New York banks offer new facilities to house deposits. They send for deposits and deliver cash in desired amounts at specified places. This feature aims to secure accounts by bringing banking services closer to customers, especially where convenience has been hard to find in the past.
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New York
Hese
Toy
Ohey
PostmasterShoots Doctor at Gordonville
In Gordonville Texas Dr W C Gordon was shot and killed on a Sunday trip to Bun Gay school. BR McAdams Gordonville postmaster surrendered to authorities and is jailed. Red Men Decoration Day at Noblesville marked by memorial ceremonies with 20 members attending at a church service.
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Whitesloro
Tex
W. C. Gordon
Gordonville
McAdams
Noblesville
Ind
Strat Chiiatian
Engine Nost Ter Finds Diamond Pin in Potter Murder Case
New York report states an Harlem railroad engine engineer recovered a diamond pin worn by Mrs. Mary Agnes Hill Potter at her death Friday night. The pin was tightly fixed in front of the engine cab between the engine Doller and the window, lodged about a nail's breadth.
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New York
Harlem Railroad
Mary Agnes Hill Potter
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