Frederick Churchill Sues For Divorce On Allegations Of Attempted Killing
Frederick Churchill files for divorce from Minnie Churchill alleging repeated murder attempts. He claims chloroform while asleep, a knife threat, a cut from shears, a revolver confrontation, and abuse during their 1907 to 1909 marriage. Attorney E W Little represents him. Mamie Hahn also sues for divorce from Charles Hahn citing curses and beatings.
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Minnie ‘Churchill
Hlm
Keean Ind
E. VW. Little
Churchill
Mamie Hahn
Charlies Hahn
Roosevelt Ship Sails Smoothly Across Atlantic
On the Hamburg at sea March 2 to 10 am the weather remains pleasant with a very smooth sea and a cold headwind. Few passengers show seasickness while the Roosevelt party are well. Mr Roosevelt spent two hours in his state room after dinner planning Africa expedition and today he and his son Vermit promenaded the decks.
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Hamburg
Wireleas
Siasconset
Mass
Roosevelt’ Party
Roosevelt
Africa
Frog Melodies Cheer Lafontaine Editor in March
Lafontaine Ind March 3 The editor of the Lafontaine Heroid notes the frogs have begun to sing in the current issue. He praises the nocturnal lute like music as a tonic for heart and soul and credits it with joyful relief from daily cares.
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Lafontaine
Ind
Lafontaine Heroid
Woman Doctor to See Woman Dean Chair At Auburn
Ossinning N Y March 5 It is stated here that a woman physician from Troy who assisted at the electrocution of Mrs Martha Place will perform the same service at the electrocution of Mrs Farmer at Auburn prison next week Mrs Place was the first woman electrocuted in this state
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Ossinning
N. Y
Troy
Martha Place
Farmer
Auburn
Place
Sixty-Six New Homes Planned in Gary Developments
George Mayer, Chicago attorney, announces arrangements to build 66 frame houses this spring in Washington Park and Oakdale addition Gary Indiana. Each home will have five to seven rooms and cost about 7800 dollars on average.
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Gary
Ind
George Mayer
Chicago
Washington Park
Oakdale
Peculiar Accident at Vincennes News Stand
A gas arc at the Yocum & Orr news stand in Vincennes Indiana ignited a fire when a feed pipe detached from the ceiling and dropped onto a plate glass counter. The lamp arc caused a roaring blaze that spread toward the gas meter before being extinguished. No other damage was reported as crowds gathered across Main and Busseron streets.
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Yocum & Orr News
Main
Busseron
Greenfield Man to Be Returned From Far West
Greenfield Indiana March 235 W H Personet Hancock county constable heads to San Francisco to fetch A H Diamond accused by his wife of desertion Diamonds former home was 205 Pratt Street Greenfield He disappeared five weeks ago leaving money in house and bank Mrs Diamond sold goods after filing charges A warrant issued and Diamond located via a union letter soliciting his card to San Francisco San Francisco officers hold him until Greenfield arrives
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Greenfield
Ind
W. H. Personet
Hancock County
San Francisco
Cal
A. H. Diamond
Pratt Street
Diamond
T. H. IL & E. Traction Company
Union
St. Louis
Large Factory to Rise in Angola with Detroit Company
Angela's Commercial club has secured a contract for the United Machine company of Detroit to locate a large factory in Angola. Citizens have guaranteed 50,000 dollars in stock to support the project. The plant, 60 by 300 feet with 18,000 square feet of floor space, will employ 56 men and include a cold air refrigerating plant and machinery.
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Angola
Ind
Angela
United Machine Company
Detroit
Glass blower pleads guilty in Evansville theft case
Albert Thompson, Evansville glass blower and Elberfeld resident, admitted breaking into a Boonville store, stealing $8 and a Colt pistol. The judge fined $10 and sentenced him to 15 days in jail citing his dependents and plant shutdown.
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Boonville
Ind
Albert Thompson
Evansville
Elberfeld
Thompson
Ryper
Pastor Reassignment Sends Nelsons to Oklahoma Church
Rev. C. G. Nelson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Coesse, has been appointed to lead a church at Lahoma, Oklahoma, due to Mrs. Nelsons health. The move is announced from Coesse Indiana on March 25.
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Oklahoma
Coesse
Ind
C. G. Nelson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilson Indicted for Murder of His Wife
Connersville Indictment: John Wilson named in a true bill for first degree murder in the March killing of his wife in Connersville after a multi day grand jury investigation.
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Wilson
Connersville
Ind
John Wilson
Society Girls of Columbus to Be Nurses
Several young society girls of Columbus have formed The Ethical Society to study nursing ethics. Miss Jessie Duncan leads the group and provides instruction. Members include Mabel Loon, Clara Gilbert, Lillian Schmitt, Eva Clara, Edith Denise, Helen Campbell, and Dorothy Sappington.
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Columbus
Ind
Ethical Society
Jessie Duncan
Beeching
Mabel Loon
Clara Gilbert
Lillian Schmitt
Eva Clara
Edith Denise
Heenn Campbell
Dorothy Sappington
Marilla Revival Adds Twenty One to Church Roll
In Manilla Indiana on March 23, two weeks of revival services led by Rev. J. E. Kuna with Prof. F. E. Trucksees as choir leader resulted in 21 additions to the church. Eighteen were baptized at the Main Street Christian church baptistry in Rushville.
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Manilla
Ind
J. E. Kuna
F. E. Trucksees
Main Street Christian Church
Rushville
Maxwell Nor-Stop Car Ranking Smoothly
News from Boston reports the four cylinder Maxwell automobile attempting a 10 000 mile nonstop world record has covered 1 750 miles with the engine running smoothly. Drivers expect to set a new mark for continuous running barring accidents. Earlier Maxwell cars established a 3 000 mile nonstop record.
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Boston
Maxwell
Widow of General Coburn Dies at 79
Mrs Caroline Test Coburn widow of the late Gen John Coburn died at the family home 1518 S New Jersey street Wednesday night She was 79 and had been frail since Gen Coburn’s death January 28 1908 She was known for charity and mercy while traveling with her husband through the Civil War She lived with her foster daughter Mrs William J H Thomason An adopted son Charles Coburn survives
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Caroline Test Coburn
John Coburn
S. New Jersey Street
Coburn
Gen. Coburn
Baseball Camp Notes and Spring Results Across Cities
NEWS FROM THE CAMPS MOBILE Alabama March 25 There was no baseball practice yesterday by the Athletics as they devoted the morning to road work A heavy rain sent them back Hartzel reported sick Oldring will play in center field Danny Murphy is practicing daily and will be ready to play by Philadelphia HOT SPRINGS Ark March 25 The Pirates enjoyed the biggest batting fest since practice began 37 hits four errors Regulars delivered timely hits and they won 14 to 4 ATLANTA Ga March 25 The Reds won two games yesterday by identical score of 8 to 1 versus Southern Leaguers led by Bill Smith
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Mobile
Ala
Athletics
Hartzel
Oldring
Danny Murphy
Philadelphia
Hot Springs
Ark
Pirates
Atlanta, Ga
Reds
Bill Smith
Jacksonville
Fla
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Atlanta
Griffith
Jim Lafitte
Reus Lafitte
Atlanta Fire Department
Brooklyn wallops Jacksonville in 11 to 1 rout
In Jacksonville on March 25 the Dodgers hammered Jacksonville 11 to 1 as Brooklyn pitchers and hitters manhandled the opposition. Fourteen Dodgers hits highlighted the game and the loss for Jacksonville noted a lopsided score.
Don’t Wear A Truss Offers Cure Discovery
Advertisement claims a new discovery cures hernias without salves or harnesses and promises a free book on Rapture and its cure. It touts instant relief after failed attempts, cites patient letters, and invites readers to mail a free coupon to receive pricing and names of cured individuals.
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C. E. Brooks
Brooks Bldg
Mershall, Mich
Life Story of Civil War Veteran Joseph Shewman
Joseph Shewman a longtime Clay township resident born May 3 1843 in Preble County Ohio lived a rugged life as a farmer and miller. He endured Andersonville imprisonment for 18 months then Libby prison before being released in 1866. Survived by widow and four children Charles Daniel Mattie Belle and another daughter. Funeral held at United Brethren church Galveston with G A R escort.
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Calveston
Ind
March Eran
Andersonville
Libby
Caly@ston
Joseph Snevmion
Cla Township
Clay Township
Galveston
Hoosier State
Howard County
Preble County
Ohio
Indiana
Mattie Vint
Belle Mills
United Brethren Church
Sickafoos
Agar Acquitted at Princeton and Returning to Texas
Henry E. Agar was acquitted by a jury in the circuit court on a forgery charge. He faces seven other cases on bond of $500 each, though prosecutors may not pursue them. The verdict was expected. Agar, who vanished two years ago, was found in Texas and will now return there.
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E. Agar
Agar
Texas
Temperance Wins Narrowly in Ohio County Election
Rising Sun Ind March 65 Temperance forces win county option by a slim two percent margin in the smallest Indiana county according to local results.
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Ohio County
Rising Sun
Ind
Temperance Forces
New York Stage Talk on April Broker Night and Broadway Plans
The press agent for Maxine Elliott announces a Broker's Night on April 5 with male admission for The Bachelor starring Charles Cherry. New offerings include She Stoops to Conquer in the New theater with rumored Julia Marlowe and E. H. Sothern, plus Anthony and Cleopatra. The Return of Eve at Herald Square falters in coherence, while The Only Law by Wilson Mizner and George Bronson Howard may open soon. The Bat tle star Wilton Lackaye gains fame from Laconigrams. quotes on hotels, women, cigars abound. Madame X rights In American hands with June Hading scoring in Paris. The Rossow Midgets win partial funds from manager Ros sow after years on tour.
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New York
Maxine Elliott
Clyde Fitch
Charles Cherry
Julia Marlowe
E. H. Sothern
Anthony and
Cleopatra
Lee Wilson Dodd
Herald Square Theater
Eden
Adam
Bertha Galland
Eve
Henry W. Sevsecee
Bisson
June Hading
Paris
Maxine Elliott heads for London stage venture
Prize fighter turned producer Maxine Elliott sails for London to produce 1801 at the Lyric theater and plans a September return. William T. Hodge completes his 20th appearance this week in The Man From Home at the Astor theater. Abe Erlanger visits London with aims to stage American musical comedy after viewing Dick Whittington and Miss Gipds and talks with English theater leaders.
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Maxine Elliott
Lyric Theater
London
William T. Hodge
Astor Theater
Dick Whittington
Miss Gipds
Erlanger
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