Witness secrecy upheld in courthouse graft probe
Prosecutor Hooton ends public disclosure of grand jury witness names in the courthouse graft investigation. Emmett Huggins, jailed on a forged county warrant charge, is suspected to have provided earlier information about the Atlas Gine works boiler contract and bribery. Huggins declines comment. his attorney W N Harding handles information.
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Elliott R. Hooton
Asp
the Sun
Emmett Huggins
Huggins
Atlas Agine Works
W. N. Harding
Harding
Hooton
Hensley Called To McClintock Home In Murder Trial
Noblesville Indiana March 3 The State rests in the trial of James W Hensley Indianapolis for the murder of Walker McClintock Defense opening claims Hensley was summoned by telephone due to his sweetheart illness Miss Mary McClintock and her mother did not oppose his entry Mary McClintock the star witness said Hensley started the trouble leading to deaths of her father and brother Evidence expected to finish tonight Source notes the case against Hensley centers on alleged provocation and entry steps.
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Noblesville
Ind
James W. Hensley
Indianapolis
Walker McClintock
W. A. Whittinger
Anderson
Tlenesley
Mcclintock
Mary McClintock
Hensley
Man Ends Life at 60 in Capitol House Incident
Benjamin Franklin Taylor age 60 reportedly lamented work before returning to his room at Capitol House 359 West Washington Street. He vanished and was found dead Wednesday afternoon after ingesting carbolic acid. Authorities investigate motive and circumstances.
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Benjamin Franklin Taylor
Capitol House
Washington St
Jie
Life-Saving Device Invented for Umpires
In Sharon Pennsylvania on March 4 a local baseball man announces plans to start a company making rubber pop bottles for sale in baseball parks. He notes umpires will be relieved as fans will no longer hesitate to throw bottles onto the field.
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Sharon
Public call for fair graft probe in county affairs
Citizens press for independent oversight as county auditors and commissioners spar over data and control of a graft investigation. Albert Sahm urges harmony, while critics urge removal of commissioners from supervision and placement under the criminal court to ensure trust and thoroughness.
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Albert Sahm
Lockhart
Parmelee
Mendenhall
Roberts
Commissioners’ Court
Criminal Court
North Collingwood School Fire Toll Tops 200 Dead
Cleveland reports a devastating blaze at the North Collingwood school with more than 60 bodies yet to be identified. Officials investigate potential causes including locked exits and an inward swinging door as survivors describe the horror and grief.
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Collingwood
Tragedy at North Collingwood School Crush Ends Many Lives
Eyewitness accounts describe a deadly jam at the North Collingwood public school where a wedge shaped entry and locked classrooms trapped children as fire engulfed them. Ohio state officials have begun an inquiry into construction compliance with state laws.
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George Getzion
John Phyllis
Jennie
Collingwood
Ohio
Miss Bessie McLean to Wed Lieut Callum in March
Miss Bessie McLean eldest daughter of Mrs. Donald McLean DAR president general will marry Lieut William A. Callum of the United States Army in March.
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Bessie McLean
Donald McLean
the Daughters of the American Revolution
William A. Callum
United States Army
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Cure for Epilepsy Cases
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for epilepsy and related nervous diseases. It cites a testimonial from W R Allison of Mooresville, N C, describing marked improvement after June 1906 and no spells since August 1906, with a guarantee to refund the price if unsatisfied.
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Miles
John
W. R. Allison
Mooresville
N. C
City Birth and Death Notices From Local Hospitals
A list of births with parents and addresses, plus multiple disease and death notices attributed to local hospitals and dwellings. Names include Peter and Lucy Thompson, Herrin family, Cioscio, Kribbs, Pelletier, Ritter, Storke, Edwards, Stutsman, Brown, and Juddy. Diseases noted include tuberculosis and pneumonias with several age references and property values listed.
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Lucy Thompson
William J
Ethel Taylor
Pennsylvania-st
Gir
Fernando and
Marie Herrin
Fitch Maternity Hospital
John and
Mary Cioscio
N. Noble-st
Bay
Edward and
Elizabeth Kribbs
W. South-st
Bar
Edward
Homer and
Grace Pelletier
Deaconess Hospital
Pyramid Pile Cure Trial Offer Presses For Free Kit
Request for readers to mail name and address to receive a free trial of the Pyramid Pile Cure. Advertisement promises home treatment with relief from sores ulcers and itching and urges trial before purchase. Mailing address given as Pyramid Building, Marshall.
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Aree
Marahail
Son Finds Father with Throat Cut Near Home
John Galvin a 46 year old section foreman for the L E W railroad was found Thursday morning in the rear of his home at 168 McWimare Wis with his throat cut. His son Will discovered him and a razor lay at his side. Weak from blood loss he was taken to City hospital where surgeons say he will live.
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John Galvin
McWimare
Wis
Will
Galvin
L. E. & W. Railroad
Expensive Diamond Necklace Draws Royal Attention
A newly arranged necklace of diamonds and artificial gems has drawn favorable reception from Queen Alexandra. The piece, shown worn by Grace, is described as lavish and highly valuable, signaling a remarkable fashion spectacle.
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Buche Dborough
Alexandra
Grace
Kansas Republicans name Taft delegates at large
In Topeka on March 2 the Republican state convention chose four delegates at large for the national convention to back Secretary Taft. Named were Senators Long and Curtis, and Rebbert MacGonigle and Grant Bornaday.
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Topeka
Was
Taft
Long
Curtis
Rebbert MacGonigle
Grant Bornaday
Frank Chance sizes up National League race
Chicago manager Frank Chance, en route to West Baden, assessed the NL pennant chase. He named Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as the teams to beat, forecast a hard-fought season from Boston, saw little change for Cincinnati and St Louis, and predicted the Cubs to win three straight pennants.
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Frank Chance
Chicago
West Baden
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
eThe Cubs
Cubs
Baludo Gets Franchise For Franklin Electric Plant
Franklin Ind March 5 T Q Baludo is granted a franchise to establish an electric light plant. The plant is to be in operation by January 1910 in Franklin.
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Ballard
Franklin
Ind
T. Q. Baludo
Frank
Buary
Patroness of Art Crown Princess Margaret Leads Show
Crown Princess Margaret of Sweden, a major patroness of art, acts as a prime mover in placing the great English collection of pictures, recently exhibited in Berlin, on view in Stockholm.
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Margaret of Swe
Den
Berlin
Life of Gov. Hughes Threatened by Gamblers
Albany March 5 A report circulated that Gov. Hughes received assassination threats if he presses to close the race track. He refused to confirm or deny the claim. The Agnew Hart anti racing bill faced a second hearing, with no action yet by the legislature.
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Albany
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