Lawyers Finish Arguments in Sherrick Case Courthouse Crowd Applauds
In a heated Indiana courtroom the defense and state closed their arguments in the Sherrick case. Attorney Harding denounced Gov Han ly and accused political motives behind the prosecution while crowd applause broke out, prompting the judge to threaten order. Addison C Harris defended Sherrick, arguing no embezzlement occurred and urging the jury to consider the law and context before deliberation.
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Sherrick
Sherrick Cash, Fees, and Alleged Misconduct Case
A courtroom summary examines Sherrick’s handling of state funds and fees. Accusations focus on unauthorized collections for land fees, banking fees, and insurance taxes, plus questionable use of private checks and investments. Evidence shows Sherrick returned cash to the state, while critics question legality of several charges, culminating in a charged defense by supporters. The case contrasts Sherrick’s conduct with Gov Hanly’s stance, urging a clear, square assessment by jurors.
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Taft May Decide On Supreme Court Seat
Secretary of War Taft traveled to New York to confer with his brothers Henry and Charles and will decide whether to accept the Supreme Court seat offered by the president. If he declines the bench, it is predicted Senator Spooner of Wisconsin would be named to succeed him as secretary of war.
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Washington
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New York
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Wisconsin
Naval hazing at academy prompts potential expulsions
Special to The Sum reports to the House Naval Affairs Committee that hazing at the naval academy has become so extensive that 281 members across the three upper classes could face expulsion. The subcommittee’s investigation was presented yesterday, detailing the scope and consequences of the hazing practices.
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Naval Academy
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Will Watch Jay With Eagle Eye Courtroom Scene
Mrs. Jay B. Spaulding, weighing 176 pounds, escorted her husband from Justice of the Peace Stout's court after he paid a $1 fine plus about $14 in costs. Nash sued Spaulding at the Loratte Hotel over a board bill he allegedly tried to dodge. The couple then left for St. Louis, planning no delay.
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Spauiding
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Ansswer
Spaulding
Lee T. Nash
Loratte Hotel
Louis
Politics Present and Future in the Sherrick Trial
Raymond J. Hall chronicles how politics dominates the Indiana Sherrick trial. Prosecution and defense frame the case as political, naming figures Addison Harris, Newton W. Barding, Charles Benedict, Cassia C. Milley, and Gov. Hanly as central to strategy and public perception. The piece notes party dynamics influence judge selection, juror leanings, and campaign implications for Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Harris
Austria
Benjamin Watrinan
Tanter W. Simms
Lafayell
Argo
Newton W. Barding
Marion County
Indianapolis
Hepublican Party
Chas. P. Benedict
Amiss
Cassiva C. Milley
Indiana
Amirew Jackson
McCullough
Engineer Overcome by Gas At Storage Plant
Youuswera, an engineer at the Hitz Coal Storage plant on S Alabumast, was overcome by gas Wednesday morning. Woodstock resumed work in two hours.
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Hitz Cokl
Woodstock
Wisconsin Pioneer Horace Tenny Dies at 86
Special to The Sun from Madison Wisconsin reports the death of Horace Tenny a longtime Ponce lawyer and editor of Wisconsin at age 86. He had a notable career in journalism and law and was a prominent figure in his community. The obituary notes his professional contributions and age at death.
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the Sun
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Wis
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Wisconain
Mail train wreck injures two near Mount Olive
A wrecked eastbound freight near Here at the Malty track left a locomotive fireman Henry Keppe severely injured and engineer Robert Zink internally hurt. The crash destroyed a ton of mail cars and the mail material, with victims taken to hospital.
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Mount Olive
J. March
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Denitur
Robert Zink
Decatur
Tagil
Keppe Wil
Feeding the Birds Helps Quail During Snow
The commission urged citizens to spread grain on farms to feed birds and prevent starvation as snow covers the ground. A shipment of quail arrived from New York to Marion county and more were ordered for Scott and Tama, bought by the League of American Sportsmen. Warden E F Earle appealed to bird lovers to report any violations of the bird laws.
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New York
Marion
Court considers bond for real estate sale failure
The case centers on a real estate trade in Starke County Indiana where Luiken and others exchanged two lots in Chi eno for two farm parcels. A $20 000 bond guaranteed delivery of a marketable title abstract by January 1 1901, which was not provided, prompting the plaintiff to seek bond payment. Emil Schultz as surety faced liability, and the court ruled against him.
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Emil Schultz
Miners Preparations for Convention Face Strike Dilemma
The National Mine Workers prepare for a Friday convention amid optimism for a peaceful settlement of the industrial dispute. Delegates from anthracite districts gather with leaders like Gildea, Dougherty, Fallon, Hawkins, and Sullivan as wrestle over proposed wage cuts and concessions. Lewis, recovering in Bridgeport, hints at a possible middle path but declines to forecast outcomes. The subcommittee and previous conference failures push talks toward a unified approach or separate anthracite meetings ahead of the main gathering.
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Delax
United Mine Workers Board Debates Newport Propositions
The national executive board of the United Mine Workers met at 10 o clock with President Mitchell outlining plans to reconvene by Wednesday afternoon to address Newport proposals from the anthracite operators. Delegates from the district gathered, photographers prompted curious scenes as Lewis and others mingled, while District 9 eyed recent events and debated strategy over a bowling alley tie.
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Little
John Palton
Ben Davis
John Nugent
Davis
Nugent J
West Virginia
Indland Territory
Col- Vera Weekly
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Laken
District 9
Oveltontal
John Vabey
Dine Titel
Haine
Beheading of Chinese Robbers Linked to Missionary Home Raid
Hong Kong reports Chinese authorities extradited and beheaded Kwangsi the rebel leader and three others tied to an assault on the home of American missionary Dr Andrew Beattie at Fat Scrippe Fat. The attackers looted watches silver and other goods from the Beattie residence.
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Scrippe-MrRae Pry Association
Hong Kong
Kwangsi
Andrew Beattie
Ac Fat
China
Fro
Misainary
Pr Beattie
Elothers
Marion political club votes with voting machines
Members of the Marion club held their annual election with four voting machines set up after relocating furniture. The Regulars and Independents offered rival slates, campaigns featured circulars and cards, and tensions rose over Edwards and Gates as candidates for second vice president amid a push to boost turnout.
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Ute
Plann
Edwards
Gates
Stock Rush at Hankow Canton Railroad Sale
In Canton China on March 4 the Hankow Canton railroad stock was offered for sale to investors. The streets near the office became clogged as applicants rushed to submit bids and soldiers were called to manage the crowd.
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Serippa-Yweline Prean Association
Hankow-Canton Railroad
Atreeta
oMesa
Snowstorm still raging in Nebraska amid long cold spell
FRINCOLN Neb snow has fallen for five successive days. DES MOINES la the threatened car strike has caused Des Moines dealers to advance coal prices 50 cents per ton. WASHINGTON Mrs Roosevelt with her maid went to New York to witness a special performance. MANIGA a fire on the battleship Ohio caused 4000 damage. PANA first cabinet meeting under Premier Sarrien held. segregation law will be strictly enforced. NEW YORK a humorous tale at police station about poison being sent to Agnes Allen who will testify. LOVE Mo John II Tennent arrested on charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. will give bond.
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Tragic Onstage Suicide Casts Shadow Over Wonderland
A young tenor William J. Thomas of Saginaw killed himself during a Chicago stage production of Wonderland. He infatuated with a San Francisco chorus girl who joined the company a year earlier. During a scene he drank poison from a water bottle and died at Emergency Hospital. audience unaware, performance continued.
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Ging On
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Rarstins
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Hen
Thomas
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Gainen
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Snhoor
Adra Gordon
Senator Raynor Backs Gov Tailroads Bill in Senate Speech
Senator Raynor of Maryland, a Democrat, spoke in the afternoon in the Senate in favor of governmental regulation for tailroads. He expressed no fear that the commission would perpetuate injustice under the 14 measure and asserted the powerful court is capable to prevent carrier property seizure. He disputed Senator Foraker on Congress lacking authority to create gates through a commission.
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Washington
Raynor
Maryland
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Congress
Railroad Will Appeal Overcharge Freight Judgment
Komona Qualitie Stone company won 1606 against G. Lo L Monon railway in a suit overcharged freight rates. Justice Shenard ruled the railroad must pay. Monon plans appeal to the supreme court. Railroad offered no defense and will seek remedy in higher court.
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Sun
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Joseph H. Shenard
Stone Company
Supreme Court
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Monon
Aged man found dead in Hartwig-Ratley home
An elderly oil company employee from Van qiawnaw Reber IL was found dead in his bed at the Hartwig Ratley residence in Irvington on Wednesday morning. Heart disease is the listed cause. deputy coroner F J Robertson found no relatives and the body was removed by friends.
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Irvington
Tle
Pennostvania Railroad Company
Tvedon
F. J. Robertsen Hing
Republican state committee weighs convention and campaign
The assessment meeting of the Republican state committee considered both the convention and state campaign. It was expected some candidates might drop out to avoid assessments, but no candidates declined. The plan is that the first candidate presented to the state convention will remain largely unchanged from its preset makeup.
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