Rival Grave Robbers Battle for Corpse Indictment
Grand jury in Noblesville indicts Lucius Stout and Hampton West of Hamilton county for the killing of William Gray of Frankfort during a graveyard dispute over a corpse. Cantrell gang implicated. Gray’s body allegedly buried in a Hamilton county swamp near Beaver cemetery. Evidence ties West and Stout to the extraction of the body as Cantrell’s group plots to claim the corpse.
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Lucius Stout
Hampton West
Hamilton County
Noblesville
William Gray
Frankfort
Ind
Stout
Big
Rufus Cantrell
Hhe
Indianapolie
Rufus Cantrel
Wheeling
W. Va
Beaver Cemetery
Gray
Hulus Cantrell
Walter Daniels
Samuel Marin
Hubbard
Cantrell
Tess
Rebbery
West
Grand Jury
Andianapalla
Cantrelle
Cantrel
Menver
Marion County
Samuel Martin
Billy Gray
Eforia
Little Pickaninny Threatens White Boys With Razor
Edgar Watkins an 11 year old colored boy carried a razor at the Park theater when attacked by three white boys. Police arrested him while the assailants fled. The juvenile court delayed the case to a Friday session as officers warned of possible race tensions and armed youths.
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Edgar Watkins
N. Ailssourisi
Park Theater
Rha
Watkins
Gunsaulus
Shaffer
Stubbs
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area and vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending at 6 p.m. March 15 calls for rain Saturday night and probably Sunday with colder air. Morning temperature around 48 degrees, noon near 65 degrees, 2 p.m. around 67. Also expect rain and colder conditions in Indiana and neighboring states with northerly winds.
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Indianapolia
Indiana
Louisville Lawyers Given 60 Days for Contempt of Court
Federal judge A B Anderson sentenced Louisville lawyers D A Sachs and W W Watts to 60 days in Marion county Jail for contempt of court after a lengthy ruling. The case centered on resisting a federal receiver in a receivership dispute involving M Zier & Co and a Floyd county circuit court matter. Other related figures included C D Kelso and H J Morris, with background on jurisdiction and bankruptcy cited. An appeal is planned.
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Marian County
A. B. Anderson
D. A. Sachs
W. W. Watts
Louisville
Cor
Anderson
Defense
Isei
Foon
Watts Ita
Sachs
Denison
Marshal Foley
Chas. D. Kelso
H. J. Morris
Floyt County
Mader
M. Zler & Co
Holler Makers
New Albany
Ans
Te State
Flord
Floyd County
New Albany Trust Company
New Albany Trust Company Juige Viz
Charles D. Kelan Perceiver
May Hang 30 Whitecaps in Arkansas Bonded Vigilante Raid
May hang 30 whitecaps in Winne Arkansas amid an ongoing investigation led by Attorney Huger into the murder of Capt. John H. Brown, a private detective. A double guard stands watch as a desperado band known as the Smith chapel clan terrorizes the county, firing buckshot at homes and driving fear among whites and blacks. Detectives from Louisville, Indianapolis and Memphis pursue the group after a series of violent attacks near Wayne, with 30 arrests reported and more sought.
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Winne, Ark
Huger
John H. Brown
Smith's Chapel
Louisville
Indianapolis
Memphis
Wyane
John Brown
Brown
Swamne
Kern fails to win endorsement for city Democratic chair
In a secret Friday meeting at the Denianen hotel only ten Democrats attended. John W. Kern four years city attorney and a leading governor and U.S. senate candidate, failed to secure the endorsement for chairman. A motion to seek Kern’s consent was tabled after opposition led by Hiram Brown. Billatt R. Hooten of the Indiana club announced the session. Joe Fanning declined re election and parties urged harmony amid party politics.
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John W. Kern
United States Senate
Democratic Committee
Deniaen
Anie
Leacters
James J. Keach
Pii
Taggart
Joe Fanning
Joe Bell
J. W. Kern
Billatt R. Hooten
Indiana Club
Harmony
Frank T. Baker
Kern
Hiram Brown
Bakers Mo Uon
Paris Herald Reports Lady Constance McKenzie in Cairo
Paris March 14 The Paris Herald cites a Cairo dispatch about Lady Constance McKenzie a noted American social figure appearing at a ball at the Gescirck palace in Cairo attended by Egyptian notables and many foreign dignitaries. The correspondent notes her beauty and social prominence amid the Egyptian event.
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Paris
Paris Herald
Iis Caio
Constance McKenzie
Cairo
Gescirck Palace
Egypt
McKensie
Assured Institute Fund Surpasses $2000 with 16000 Deficit Looming
Subscriptions by two former supporters added 31.0, bringing total near 2000 as the Indianapolis arsenal sale looms. Eastern backer promises 2000 if needed and Major Miller from Chicago will handle the sale proceedings Monday noon at the arsenal grounds.
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Technical Institute Fund
W. E. Hayward
Hubbard
Morois
Canvaasers
Commercial Club Committee
Arsenal Ground
Indianapolis
Institute
Commercial
Maj. Miller
Chicago
Department of the Inkes
United States Army
Arsenal
Arsenal Grounds
Burdick Murder Inquest Opens At Franklin Police
March term judge began the Burdick murder inquiry at the Franklin police station with police barring nonparticipants. Mrs Burdick and her mother arrived amid curiosity. Medical examiner Howland described Burdick’s fatal wounds and brain matter on a couch. Dr Marcy, called by Mrs Hull, declared Burdick dead and referenced a divorce action involving lawyer Pennell.
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Buffalo
Murphy
Burdick
Franklin
Tull
Paina
Howland
Levee Breaches and Flood Threat Across Delta Region
Floods cascade through Concordia Parish Louisiana and nearby towns as levees fail and embankments wash away. Stock and refugees relocate from Ashland Mississippi to Arlington and other points while Memphis river levels rise and Ohio River flood fears intensify. Vicksburg, Cairo and Evansville report rising water, patrols on levees, and submerged structures as communities brace for further damage and delays in rail traffic.
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Natchez
Marek A
Bougere
Concordia Parish
Texas & Pacific
St. Joseph
Ashland
Miss
Artonish
Here
Hayat Sara
Memphis
Vicksburg
Girmera
New Orleans
Mute
Cairo
Ater
Obie
Cincinnat
Ohio
Indiana
Wabash River
Lawyer Nelson Receives Stiff Sentence for Soliciting Divorce
William Nelson, an attorney, faced charges for inducing Mrs Willam Brennerman to file for divorce. He was fined 5 and costs, and ordered to serve 30 days in the workhouse but the judgment was suspended to avoid harming Mrs Brennerman. He admitted fault, and the judge warned of stricter punishment if repeated.
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Nelson
Whiliam Nelson
Willam Brennerman
W. Pearlot
Costa
Collins
Dawson
Mra
Royal mining company organized in Indianapolis
The Royal mining company with Indianapolis men, capital $5000, was incorporated with the secretary of state Saturday. Officers elected: President W. Wickard, secretary Samuel Shearer, treasurer Lewis Akin, manager W. H. Harris, director Charles N. Elliott. The firm plans to mine lead and zinc near Galena Illinois and in southern Wisconsin, having purchased a concentrating plant and will begin work at once.
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Royal Mining Company
Indianapolis
W. §. Wickard
Samuel Shearer
Lewis Akin
W. H. Harris
Harris
Charles N. Elliott
Bne
Galena
Ill
Wisconsin
Fought Police Hour Settles at Station Night Fuss
Henry Churchill a color man living at 317 Ogden street fought bicycle policemen Trimpe for a full hour before police could bring him to the station. He was drunk and used profane language during the encounter. He later went to Mrs. Lewis Herd at 3 Osage street and threatened to cut her throat with a knife. She fled and police found him with a hatchet waiting at her return.
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Henry Churchill
Ogden St
Churchill
Lewis Herd
Osage St
$160,000 Insurance Chief Bodes First Half 1903 Total
Cy Nea, head of the state auditors insurance department, announces that half-year collections will surpass prior records, aiming to exceed $145,000. He already reports over $1,009 with three months remaining, contrasting with legislature spending and a new law reducing license fees.
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Cy Nea
Insurance Department
State Auditors Office
Neal
Indiana
Henry D Goulder Nominated for Mayor in Cleveland
Henry D. Goulder, a wealthy attorney, was nominated for mayor by Republicans by acclamation to run against Mayor Tom Johnson. Goulder aims to unite all Republican factions in the race. Primary results mention Harrison as a candidate for Democratic delegates.
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Cleveland
Henry D. Goulder
Tom Johnson
Goulder
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John L. Bittinger
Pennsylvania
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Aules
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Germania
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Harrison
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