Divorce Papers Filed in Clinton Direct Testimony
John L. Horney, manager of the Clinton telephone exchange, sues Carrie Horney for divorce claiming infidelity over a period. The complaint mentions Rev. Lather Staunton, a Catholic priest, seen with Mrs. Horney in Clinton and her 12 year old daughter was to be confirmed soon. Staunton left Clinton Thursday night after filing. Staunton had earlier alleged theft by pinprick and water, while claiming to be asleep.
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Clinton, Inc
John Il. Horney
Carrie
Lather Staunton
Clinton
Horney
Rev. Staunton
Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie Railway plans roaming subsidy begs
Articles of incorporation are prepared for a Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie Railway to run a short electric line from Cincinnati to Chicago. Eastern capital backs the move with subsidies promised by Muncie and Richmond. The Richmond council set a franchise vote for Friday. Muncie club offers 75000 subsidy when open to College Corner and another 75000 when cars run through to Chicago, contingent on shops and a coal rate.
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Richmond
Ind
Cincinnati
Muncie
Prosecution rests in Ragan murder case at Danville
In Danville Indiana on March 23 the prosecution wrapped up testimony in the Ragan murder case. Dr Parker testified the fatal bullet came from Ragan and that Lee Trotter fired as Mackey lay dying. Defense attorney Thad Adams contended Trotter was the killer. John Miles testified Monroe Wolfenbarger fired the first two shots.
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Danville
Ind
Ragan
Parker
Mackey
Lee Trotter
Ralph McCown
Alonzo Davis
Thad Adams
John Miles
Monroe Wolfenbarger
Richmond Leaders Change at City Mill Works
Richmond Ind March 23 Leonard T Nemon longtime president of the Richmond city mill works and W F Walters superintendent retire. Harry Moore and Walter Coal named general manager and superintendent respectively with Jesse L Reeves becoming president. Factory capacity to be increased. A militia company to be organized soon. Local banks report no benefit from the new currency law. Neighbors of Cornelius Connell who was burned out raise 241. Cedar Springs hotel to reopen east of Richmond. Temple of Rathbone sisters established at Fountain City. A new Rebekah lodge formed at Webceme re. Pneumonia epidemic near Locust Grove.
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Richmond
Ind
Cornelius Connell
Cedar Springs
Temple of Rathbone Sisters
Fountain City
Rebekah Lodge
Findlay Fort Wayne and Western Soldier Transport Declined Voucher
In Jeffersonville Indiana on March 23 the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western railroad was identified as the line that carried several U S soldiers during the Spanish American War and recently refused a voucher payment. The order to decline came from President John Jacop Astor the millionaire who raised a battery and took it to the front.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
United States
Quartermaster’s Department
Findlay
Fort Wayne & Western
John Jacop Astor
Rev John B Hull Pioneer Methodist Minister Dies at 82
Danville Indiana reports the death of Rev John B Hull aged 82 a pioneer Methodist minister who began preaching at 15 in Ohio and moved to Wayne County in 1835 becoming licensed at 19 He was one of two survivors among 32 young ministers who entered the Indiana conference in 1828 He preached in Winchester Muncie Centerville Richmond Marion Dublin Cambridge City Fort Wayne Lafayette Greencastle and Roberts Park Indianapolis His body will be taken to Indianapolis Saturday morning.
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Danville
Ind
John Bhull
Ohio
Wayne County
Indiana
Winchester
Muncie
Centerville
Richmond
Marion
Dublin
Cambridge City
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Greencastle
Roberts Park
Indianapolis
Ferguson couple sue daughter and son-in-law in Muncie court
In Muncie on March 23 Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Ferguson of 168 Ard 90 filed suit against their daughter and her husband Mr. and Mrs. Frank Younts of Anderson for pos s.
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Muncie
Ind
Alexander Ferguson
Frank Younts
Anderson
Explosion Attempt at Allis Homestead Stirs Eviction Tensions
In Evansville Indiana on Thursday night another dynamite blast aimed at the Allis homestead occupied by about 20 people including several gypsies shook the occupants. The attackers seek to drive out their objectionable neighbors amid mounting local tensions.
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Evansville
Ind
Allis
Richmond set for spring race meeting alongside fall fair
Richmond Indiana announced a spring race meeting to run with the regular fall fair races. The exact date remains unset and purses will be established for the event.
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Richmond
Ind
Powell Says Filipino Trenches Look Perfect From Military View
Roy Powell of the Fourth United States Infantry reports from Cavite that captured Filipino trenches are perfect from a military standpoint and he expects his regiment to hold Aguinaldo's palace as division headquarters soon.
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Peru
Ind
Roy Powell
Fourth
United States Infantry
Cavite
Aguinaldo
Richmond attorney to seek Benbow family estates in England
Attorney Trace Lamb of Richmond will travel to England to pursue the Benbow family estate linked to annual Muncie reunions. He also plans to locate a second related estate in the same investigation.
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Muncie
Ind
Trace Lamb
Richmond
England
Benbow
Indiana Miners Reelect Van Horn Kennedy Roberts
TERRE HAUTE IND March 23 President Van Horn Secretary Kennedy and Vice president Thomas Roberts of the Indiana miners were re elected by acclamation. Weekly wage payment will be insisted on.
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Terre Haute
Ind
van Horn
Kennedy
Thomas Roberts
Indiana Miners
Boy Badly Hurt In South Bend Assault
In South Bend Indiana on March 23 Earl Kringle sixteen is in a dangerous condition after head blows from a playmate. The incident involves a youth attack and ongoing medical concerns.
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South Bend
Ind
Earl Kringle
Aged Dunkard Preacher Jacob Hoover Ill in Indiana
Dublin Indiana March 23 Jacob Hoover aged Dunkard preacher lies seriously ill in Jefferson township authorities report. He is a well known spiritual leader in the community and his illness causes concern among residents and church members.
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Dunkard
Dublin
Ind
Jacob Hoover
Jefferson Township
Oil well sunk near Decatur as windfall fires
Multiple Indiana notes report an oil well sunk near Decatur and a pumping station near Windfall in ashes. Other items include a Bengal tiger purchase in Cincinnati for 725 dollars, a Kentucky to Indiana exchange, local court and social notes, and agricultural trials addressing Hessian fly in Powkaton area fields.
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Lafayette Gas Company
B. F. Wallace
Peru
Cincinnati
Terrible Crime of Four Men Terrifying Murder in Chesterfield
In Columbia South Carolina on March 23 Carrie Boone a young white woman was assaulted murdered and cremated by four white men. Special guards protect the prisoners as Miss Boone had been missing for days and her charred remains were found in remote woods.
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Columbia
U S. C
Chesterfield
Carrie Boone
Miss Boone
Dowie Prayer Treatment Tells of Family Loss
Chicago reports Edward B. Chieter lost his wife and 18 month old daughter to Dowie followers treatment. The child died Thursday evening after seven months since the mother died under Dowie regime.
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Chicago
Edward
Chieter
John Alexander Dowiie
Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Reverend Sitzer
The Rev W E Sitzer writes he suffered twenty years with dyspepsia and found relief using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He claims it treated all forms of indigestion and digests what you eat, endorsing it as a universal remedy.
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W. E. Sitzer
Anti American Sentiment Grows Across Puerto Rico
In San Juan on March 23, merchants on the island face deep despair as hopes for free trade fade. American officials had promised relief but relief fell short, fueling a strong anti American mood that even provoked fears of protests in Ponce where troops slept on their arms. A $2.6 million gift cannot ease the 15 percent tax burden.
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Ponce
San Juan
P. R
Puerto Rico
Protest Filed Over Hanna Reception At Commercial Club
Democratic members of the Commercial club filed a protest against the reception of Hugh H. Hanna arguing the action is political. The protest calls for rescinding the reception and is signed by six individuals. Club president Coffin called it dignified and expected it to be considered, while Democrats affirm they will not withdraw and see the matter settled.
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Commercial Club
Hugh H. Hanna
Hanna
Board of Trade
J. P. Dunn
J. E. McCullough
A. G. Smith
Joseph T. Fanning
A. M. Sweeney
John W. Holtzman
Fatal clash on excursion steamer scarred by gunfire
A fight among jackies of the New York Texas and Machias and sailors of the Lawrence led to the death of Michael Nelligan, Machias boatswain's mate, from a lung wound and Neal Nelligan wounded in the mouth. Capt. Ward fired his gun to stop the assault and was arrested.
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Galveston
Tex
Jackies
New York
Texas
Machias
Lawrence
Michael Nelligan
Neal Nelligan
Ward
Neil Nelligan
Capt. Ward
Secret Shelbyville marriage between Strickler and Patterson
A Shelbyville dispatch reports the secret marriage of James H. Strickler of Beggstown and Grace Patterson of Indianapolis two years ago. Strickler told his deathbed mother, she forgave him, and the wife was summoned. Strickler is recovering and the bride’s parents knew, with the couple meeting secretly at their home.
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Shelbyville
James H. Strickler
Beggstown
Grace Patterson
Indianapolis
Strickler
Births Deaths and Marriages Notices
Births announce Chas and Emma Brazleton twins a boy and a girl Clarence and Mary Hopwood at 214 Merrill Street a boy Herman and Minnie Bur at 1801 Orleans Street a boy Andrew H and Anna Bagey at 507 Highland Avenue a girl Jacob and Barbara Kirchmer 246 Minnesota Street a girl J H and Rebecca Teckenbrook 1239 Standard Street a boy Deaths list Christine Herder 63 824 Daugherty Street degenerative myocarditis Elizabeth Mills 19 954 W Vermont septicaemia Mrs Priscilla H Branham 66 1310 Shelby Street apoplexy Harald Gentry 1 727 W Eleventh Street pneumonia John Duncan 10 424 Downey Street hemorrhage of brain Marriages James W Morrel and Rosa E Arnett John P Duncan and Mattie Madden Oscar L Brown and Gertrude M Vanscyve
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Chas
Emma Brazleton
Clarence and
Mary Hopwood
Christine Herder
Daugherty-st
Elizabeth Mills
Vermont
Priscilla H. Branham
Shelby-st
Harald Gentry
Eleventh St
John Duncan
Downey St
James W. Mor
Rel
Rosa E. Arnett
John P. Duncan
Mattie Madden
Oscar L. Brown
Gertrude M. Vanscyve
Building Permits and Household Remedy Ad
The notice lists several building permits: O W Koehler at 2029 Prospect street for a shed costing 85 dollars. Jacob Geis at 47 Jon Salle street for two frame houses costing 550 and 2650 dollars. B Clifton at 819 Indiana avenue repairs 50 dollars. David M Day at 1214 W Twenty fifth street addition 450 dollars. K E Wirtz at 1627 Fletcher avenue repairs 200 dollars. L M Barnett at 401 Minerva street dwelling 500 dollars. Also promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a household medicine chest first bottle for coughs and colds.
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Jacob Geis
Jon Salle-st
B. Clifton
Indiana-ave
David M. Day
W. Twenty-fifth-st
K. E. Wirtz
Fletcher-ave
L. M. Barnett
Minerva St
Iis
Dr. Wood
Norway
Pature
Johnson County Republicans Boil Over at Convention
Disgruntled Marion county Republicans vent fury after Johnson county backs Wm A Johnson for national delegate and presidential elector. Marion leaders accuse Johnson delegates of hogging gains and threaten retaliation, calling the county a burden despite its 800 democratic majority.
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Court House
Johnson County
District 7
Marion County
Wm. A. Johnson
H. H. Hanna
Hanna
Johnson
Marion
Woman Missing After Boarding House Stay in New York
A well dressed woman about 38, who posed as Mrs. Catharine Lucas, disappeared from Mrs. Richmond's boarding house at 120th Street after claiming a $500 check from her Kingston, Jamaica husband. She left with her five year old daughter Dorothy and a nurse Alice Robinson. Police pursue possible homicide theory over the missing funds.
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New York
Richmond
Voters to Choose All Road Supervisors in Township Areas
Attorney general Taylor states all voters in each township must vote for every road supervisor within the township, covering voters in incorporated cities and towns. The ruling expands who is eligible to vote for the entire slate of road supervisors across townships.
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Taylor
Hall Acquitted in Wool Theft Case
Harry Hall, indicted with Albert Stoops and James Rodgers for stealing wool, was acquitted in criminal court. Hall proved he was working in another county when the theft was committed.
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Harry Hall
Albert Stoops
James Rodgers
Hall
Carnegie and Frick reach amicable steel merger in Atlantic City
Details emerge of an accord between Carnegie and Frick represented by Henry Phipps. James Dill guides a property valuation duel, narrowing the gap to within 1.5 million dollars. The merged interests end hostilities and plan a Newark New Jersey plant to employ thousands, with a principal office there.
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New York
Carnegie
Frick
Atlantic City
Henry Phipps
James B. Dill
Phipps
Dill
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie Company
Newark
N. 3
Carnegie Frick settlement sets new capital at $350 million
Pittsburg March 23 a statement on ending the Carnegie Frick differences was released. It says the new company will be capitalized at 350 million dollars and outlines terms of the settlement.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie- Frick
Tragic Death of Mrs Elizabeth Black at 1538 Hillside Ave
Mrs Elizabeth Black age 30 died after taking a large quantity of rough on rats in what authorities call a self inflicted act. Despondency over domestic troubles blamed. She left a 7 year old son and a husband. Funeral plans include burial in Ohio. Body at Atlas Engine Works.
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Elizabeth Black
Hillside Ave
Lucbard
Atlas Engine Works
Ohio
Woodruff to Be Honored Guest at Lincoln Club Banquet
Timothy L. Woodruff of New York will be guest of honor at Lincoln club banquet. He will respond to the toast From Lincoln to MedXtinley. Nebraska's delegation to the national convention is nearly set and invited to meet him. Nebraska lacks a favorite son for vice president and may align with the New Yorker.
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Lincoln, Neb
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York
Lincoln Club
Lincoln
MedXtinley
Nebraska
Woodruff
New Yorker
A Burglar's Letter Linked to Indianapolis Murder
Cincinnati police examine two suspects for John Stout's murder after a Sun published letter signed A burglar. The letter claims the killer was inexperienced and urges investigators to target wealthy young men and reckless students. The Sun will send the handwriting to Cincinnati for comparison with police specimens.
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Cincinnati
John Stout
Indianapolis
Brazilian Balm Cures Asthma and Catarrh
A Brazilian balm is claimed to cure asthma and catarrh with guaranteed effectiveness. The note provides no clinical evidence and resembles an advertisement promising quick relief.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim One Day Cure
An advertising notice promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as stopping a cough, curing a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. It also advertises steamship tickets to Paris via Atlantic Steamship Agency at 26 Virginia Ave.
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Paris
Atlantic Steamship Agency
Virginia Ave
Forty Claims Allowed Against Mutual Savings Union
Judge Allen has allowed 40 claims against the Mutual Savings Union and Loan Association. Stockholders’ claims will next be tested. It is estimated that the final dividend will be about 60 cents on the dollar.
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Allen
Mutual Savings Union and Loan Association
The Kits Sample-room and cafe restaurant
Open day and night at 50 N.TL with first-class neckhands shirts free. Progresa Laundry contact 1121. At 17 E. Court St. business lunch in fest Chi cago style, from law to 2 pm.
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Merchant’s Sc
N.tl
Progresa
the Kits
E. Court St
Chicago
Law
Letter Carriers Promote Raises From Five Hundred To One Thousand
A group of letter carriers including M. F. Kiesle A. W. Gallery George Deming J. C. Dehre W. N. Cobb R. B. Coxe Edward Cushaden M. E. Bradley and James McMath have been promoted with pay increases from $500 to $1,000. The move affects several postal districts, aiming to reward seniority and improve service efficiency.
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M. F. Kiesle
A. W. Gallery
George Deming
W. N. Cobb
R. 8. Coxe
Edward Cushad
M. E. Bradley
James McMath
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