Repentant Max Emmerich eyes new life after prison
Max P Emmerich formerly of Indianapolis now in Fort Leavenworth awaits release after serving part of a five year sentence for bank funds fraud connected to Paul C Gall. He speaks of good time reductions, trusties status, and a hopeful plan for Sept 1 1913 with no bitterness toward society.
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Max P. Emmerich
Indianapolis
Paul C. Gall
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Leavenworth
Emmerich
Long Hat Pin Outlawed By Rubens Plan
Councilman George Rubens pushes an ordinance to ban long hat pins used by women. Most council members back the measure citing eye hazards in crowds and on streetcars. A Chicago precedent is cited. a shorter pin with half inch projections would be required and long pins must be sheathed. Councilmen Owens McCarthy Troy Denney Copeland express support.
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George Rubens
Councll
Chicago
Hin
Rubens
Fred Owens
Frank McCarthy
James Troy
George Denney
Charles Copeland
Brothers in Albion Shootout Leaves One Fatally Wounded
In Albion a quarrel between brothers ends with Harry Mullen shooting his 21 year old brother William Mullen as he climbed a fence. The 25 year old fired a shotgun blast, intending harm, and William was fatally wounded. Detective and medical aid were summoned to the scene.
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Albion, Fnd
Harry Mullen
William Mullen
Civil Service Exams Listed for Indianapolis
Civil Service examinations announced in Indianapolis cover March 20 for chart engraver and scientific assistant in basket willow culture draftsman and for March 23 date. March 30 includes monotype machinist expert farmer scientific assistant bureau of fisheries. An April 6 test is planned for scientist in soll.
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Indianapolis
Bureau of Fisheries
Escape From Sing Sing Breaks Two Prisoners Out
Ossining New York March 9 Two prisoners escaped from Sing Sing this morning One named Dillon a two short term convict was captured by Sergeant Allen Delaney at Tarrytown after a chase The other convict remains at large
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Sing Sing
Ossining
N. Y
Dillon
Sergei
Allen Delaney
Tarrytown
Wright tragedy shocks Terre Haute as man self-harms
In Terre Haute Indiana on March 9 Chris Wright killed himself in front of his four year old son by cutting his throat with a blade. He placed himself before a mirror and drew the weapon across his neck in a fatal act.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Chrik Wright
Wright
Mournful tale from sidewalk murder case in Indianapolis
Witnesses recount the February 19 killing of John B. Emerson on N West Street near New York Street. A sister and others describe the attacker fleeing after the robbery attempt, note Emerson’s valuables, and discuss the $1,000 reward. Detectives report little progress after three weeks while suspects are described but not identified.
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John
John Alwaya
Indianapolis Sun
Ais. Johnson
Mr. Emerson
N. West Street
New York Street
Emerson
James Adams
Whs Winsdor Street
Adams
Troops Called to Stop Riots in Corinth Mills
Rioting by striking paper mill workers and sympathizers led to crowds gathering around the mills in Corinth New York. A pitched battle erupted between mill guards and rioters as disorder spread. authorities meanwhile called for militia to assist, with one company activated.
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Corinth
N. Y
Governor Haskell Fined For Contempt In Oklahoma City
Governor Haskell was fined 75 dollars for contempt after failing to appear in U S district court in Oklahoma City. The cost covers Charles N Loder’s travel from New York to attend the case where Loder sues Haskell for a 10 000 dollar judgment from a prior New York suit. The trial may occur this term.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Haskell
United States District Court
Charles N.loder
New York City
Loder
New York
Mae Wood Seeks Share of Late Senator Platt Estate
Mae Wood declares she was married to Senator Thomas C. Platt in 1901 and states she will pursue her claim to the Platt estate. She cites threats, slander in Julesburg Colorado, and asserts documentary proof including a typewritten signature and a New York marriage certificate.
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Colorado
New York
Julesburg
Platts
Mr. Loeb
Roosevelt
Senator Platt
Senator
Jenkins Nominated for Howard County Joint Senator Ticket
Howard county Republicans nominated a full ticket in the primary led by joint senator David C. Jenkins and representative Anderson Johnson. Jenkins, a glass manufacturer, defeated William Morton, while Johnson led the dry faction in the county option vote. Additional nominees included William C. Purdum, Donald P. Strode, Charles Middleton, Otto T. Ammon, George L. Oren, Dan H. Brown, Robert C. Davies, Elsworth Hunt, Thomas C. Cochran, Ezra Jackson, Frank C. Lord, and Aaron A. Covall.
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Kokomo
Howard County
David C. Jenkins
Anderson Johnson
Jude
William C. Purdum
George L. Oren
Dan IT. Brown
Robert C. Davies
Elsworth Hunt
Thomas C. Cochran
Ezra Jackson
Frank C. Lord
Aaron A. Covall
Jenkins
William Morton
Hanly
Johnson
Western railroads seek arbitration to avert firemen strike
Chicago March 9 strong effort by general managers of western railroads to prevent a threatened strike by locomotive firemen. O L Dickeson Burlington road says arbitration should avert the walkout after a strike vote among the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
O. L. Dickeson
Burlington Road
Dickeson
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Threats Target Yankees in Bluefields Letters Warn Slayings
New Orleans reports a dispatch from Bluefields stating that American residents have received letters smuggled from Managua declaring that all Yankee pigs who aided General Estrada will be killed when Madriz forces advance to Bluefields. The threat centers on retaliation tied to the Nicaraguan revolution and Gen. Estrada's supporters.
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New Orleans
Blufields
Managua
Gen. Estrada
Madriz
Bluefields
Spark Ignites Grass Near State School for the Deaf
Grass along the Monon railroad near the Indiana State School for the Deaf caught fire late yesterday afternoon from a passing engine. For a time, fear was felt for the safety of the new buildings, but the flames were extinguished before serious damage occurred.
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Monon
Indiana State School For the Deaf
Gertrude Sinks After Collision Near Lightship No 2
A Hamburg telegram to Lloyds reports the German steamer Pennsylvania from New York collided with the schooner Gertrude near Lightship No 2. The Gertrude sank and five aboard were drowned.
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London
Lloyds
Hamburg
Pennsylvania
New York
Gertrude
Detective seeks Elza Shannon in Louisville assault case
Detective Jacob Kurtz travels to Louisville Kentucky to arrest Elza Shannon a black suspect wanted on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill Roy Cook. The incident happened on the Indiana Avenue Bridge over the canal on March 20 1909.
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Jacob Kurtz
Louisville
Elza Shannon
Roy Cook
Indiana Avenue
Caaal
Cook
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