Would Have Her Between Two Families Ends in Shooting
Attorney Duncan opens the Copeland Bruning case in criminal court after a juror selection. he portrays Copeland as driven by passion and hatred, recounting a long feud over property and a planned marriage. He argues against insanity and suggests Copeland hired a boy to shoot Bruning if he appeared in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Bruning
Copeland Toiss Bruning
Miss Bruning
Iowa
Wm. Bruning
Evansville
Indianapolis
Duncan
Madison
Divorce Case Dismissed as Time Bar Under Law
Ten years after his first wife was placed in an asylum Jessie Born faced legal trouble when the woman recovered and was discharged as cured. She had him arrested on a desertion charge Monday, but Judge Stubbs dismissed the case Tuesday because the statute limits back to two years in such matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Born
Stubbs
Park hotel at Garwood blown up by dynamite
Explosion injured Patton and his wife at the Park hotel in Garwood New Jersey on Tuesday. Authorities say discharged workmen likely caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranrorp
N. J
Park Hotel
Garwood
Patton
Edwin St George Rogers targets mayoralty race in Indiana
Political notes describe Edwin St George Rogers tearing along with support from fey backers as he seeks the mayoral nomination. Some Republicans favor Preston Trusler, yet machine politicians argue Preston already has the nomination. Local town elections show Republican gains in several Indiana towns, while Mitchell backs the people's ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin St. Geo. Rogers
Fey
Edwin St. George
Preston C. Trusler
Preston
Indiana
Citizens
Clarke County
Gas City
Knightstown
Kentland
Jonesboro
Farmland
Fortville
Sullivan
Churubusco
Brookville
Clay City
Knox
Loogootee
Mitchell
People’s
Wounded Arm Episode Over Possessions in West Virginia
Wm. T. Noe sought help from Constable Heninger to eject his wife from their Liberty Street home. After hours of persuasion, she agreed to surrender clothing, but she clutched him as he left, and he departed with no clothes. He may pursue legal action to reclaim his wearing apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Noe
Heninger
Daniel
Noe
Jealous rage ends in murder and divorce case
In Minneapolis on May 7 Mrs. I L Williams filed for divorce from her husband. The man she left with is dead after being shot by IL W Thomas, superintendent of the Soo Telegraph Company, who confessed he waylaid him in a jealous rage after visiting her home. Williams was arrested as the motive centers on alleged spousal cruelty and jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapouis
Minn
I. L. Williams
IL. W. Thomas
Soo” Telegraph Company
Thomas
Williams
Unique Show Draws 65 Babies In Indianapolis Parade
A street parade of 65 babies preceded a two hour exhibition at Masonic hall. Baby Behrman of 88 Dougherty st weighs 63 pounds at age three and heads the list with rosy cheeks. Baby Mettler of 183 Arsenal ave charms onlookers alongside Dora Shelby and others as the crowd enjoys one of the city’s most notable baby shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Indianapolis
Behrman
Dougherty St
Sle
Baby Mettler
Arsenel Ave
Dora Shelby
Real estate man Nicholas McCarthy stricken at home
Nicholas McCarthy a prominent real estate dealer is seriously ill at his residence 122 N Pennsylvania Street. He awoke Saturday morning unable to move and learned he was suffering a rupture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas McCarthy
Pennsylvania St
Island of Trinidad bids on land asphalt ruled out
At Tuesday board meeting bids on asphalt for Indiana avenue were opened. Land asphalt was excluded. bidders were asked to return bids. Western Paving won the 37.31 per lineal foot contract with stratified curb. Other awards included sewer work and planned dam at Garfield Park to form a lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Indiana Ave
Illinois
West St
Holton
Hugo Reid
Trinidad Asphalt Refining Company
W. L. Taylor
Fruin-Bambrink Company
St. Louis
Taylor
Indiana Bermudez Company
Western Paving and Supply Company
Wrarten-Scharf Company
Western
Scott
Brown
Garfield Park
Seventeenthst
Central-aye
Park
J. ©. Martin
Mississippi St
Seventh
Fourteenth Sts
Capital-ave
Indiana-ave
Derk DeRuiter
Ilinois-st
Fourteenth-st
Gansberg & Roney
Daniel Paine Dead Prominent Indianapolis Printer and Writer
Daniel I. Paine longtime Indianapolis resident dies after progressive paralysis. Born in Maine in 1830, he moved west, worked as a printer and writer, with notable poems. Survived by two sons and a daughter. remains to be cremated in Cincinnati after funeral at Flanner Buchanan.
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Indianapolis
Daniel I. Paine
Paine
Maine
Memphis
Chicago
The
Sentinel
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Paine Willl
Flanner & Buchanan
First day of federal term with rail cars and varied notices
On Tuesday the new federal court term opened and Street Railway Co bought 25 new open cars. A mix of local items follows: post office April mail totaled 4 036 180 pieces. Royal Hammer ice sells at 20 cents a hundred. Mrs C A Sigelen injured by a horse on Washington St. during an abstracted mood. The St Josephs staatsverband held its annual convention with about 100 delegates, settling on bilingual instruction in Catholic schools. Property levies, court motions, and several life events including births marriages and deaths are noted, along with several license filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Court
Street Railway Company
Columbia Club
Royal Hammer
C. A. Sigelen
Fletcher-ave
Washington St
Frank Fertig
St. Joseph
Squire Lockman’s Court
Frank Wempke
Connersville
Indianapolis
Wempke
J. H. Cordesman
Holtzman & Leathers
John Bailey
Ben and
Caroline Bush
Chas and
Rosa Heiden
Daniel and
Jennie Carter
Carl and
Lena Logler
Bertha Hassa
August P. Rebman
James M. Matlock
Hannah Adair
Asbury Morris
Mrs. I. Thomas
Nina Davis
Michael Cantwell
Frank M. Riddell
Elizabeth Wilson
Nicholas Steinmetz
Anna Langer
Constantine W. Baumann
Laura M. Leechle
Richard Owen Bailey
Ione Venut Scott
Walter B. Wilson
Myrtle Jackson
Wm. Tillberg
Anna &. Baker
Bernard A. Frimpe
Katherine E. Thomas
Robert Snapp
Fay E. Johnson
Runaway Horse Wrecks Sheridan Scalp with 32 Stitches
A grocery man, Wm Sheridan, was injured when his frightened horse bolted from his delivery wagon on West and St Clair streets. The animal crashed the sidewalk, threw Sheridan, and tore his scalp needing 32 stitches. A boy on the sidewalk was also hurt, while Dr. Brennan attended Sheridan. Recovery hoped unless inflammation develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sheridan
West and
St. Clair-st
Sheridan
West St
Agnessi
Brennan
Getting the Judge's Ear Criticized as Courtroom Practice
Longstanding criticism targets lawyers elbowing around judges in county courts to whisper during proceedings. Observers note in Judge Brown's room an iron railing blocks such access, while criminal and other courts still allow close contact. The practice may prompt a county commission request for railings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Brown
CAL SAYS PIE PLANT DRIVE FOCUSES ON TRUSLER NOMINATION
Calvin Darnell discusses campaign dynamics in a lively informal interview. He claims Denny cannot win and endorses Trusler, citing past work driving Denny and linking Wagener to a Wagner land slide. He mentions Sunday baseball as not a decisive issue and jokes about his own political influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Darnell
S. Delasvarest
Calvin
Cal
Denny
Tu Sux
Trusler
Ife
Dr. Wagener
Doc
Tux Sun
Japan relinquishes Liao Tung to satisfy Axis demands
May reports show Japan unconditionally gives up all claims to the Liao Tung peninsula following requests from Russia France and Germany. Europe applauds the conciliatory move while compensation remains to be settled with Times noting a potential indemnity. Count Ito arrives to attend ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoxroyama
Japan
Liao Tung Peninsula
Russia
France
Germany
Loxpon
Europe
Loxton
the Times
Liao Tung
Cig Foo
Ito
Langsdale Lucas in Crown Regency Battle
State auditor Owen attended a Lebanon event as the rush to appoint the monument regency was postponed again. G J Langsdale appears likely to exit the race while new candidates surface. D R Lucas, a minister, is praised for an irreproachable record and John E Cleland is noted as well informed and well connected in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Langsdale
Lucas
Owen
Lebanon
Monument Regency
G. J. Langsdale
D. R. Lucas
John E. Cleland
Indianapolis
Miners Quiet In Pocahontas After Soldier Visit
In Pocahontas Virginia on May 7 there was no mining activity as soldiers reported a peaceful reception and mingled with locals. No arrests, no property damage, and no shipments occurred while a miners convention assembles Tuesday afternoon. The soldiers say they came under a misapprehension about trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocanontas
Rebels in Nicaragua Reach Coast After Relaya Pact
A Tequegulpa dispatch states fighting has begun in Nicaragua as rebels under three leaders move toward coastal royal troops. The rebellion is linked to President Relaya's agreement with Britain and may spread throughout the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tequeigulpa
Honduras
Nicaragua
Relaya
Pious Betrayer Rev Jonathan Bell Suspended From Church
Dupuy Eng May 7 Rev Jonathan Bell blamed for Miss Hall death in Detroit has been suspended from church his whereabouts unknown. Demise of Field marshal Von Pape Berlin May 7 formerly Berlin military governor died Tuesday morning. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder awarded Gold Medal Midwinter Fair San Francisco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Hall
Dupuy
Eng
Jonathan Bell
Miss Hall
Detroit
Marshal von Pape
Berlin
Dr. Price
San Francisco
Very Feeble Was the Argument of Whitney Choate to Speak
In Washington on May 7 the income tax cases advance with Guthrie presenting for the appellants while Whitney appears weak as his assistant. Choate is expected to follow Guthrie’s line. Both sides direct arguments to Judge Jackson, presuming the other four judges who opposed the tax hold the same stance as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney -Choate
Washieton
Guthrie
Whitney
Choate
Jackson
Greenwood fires menace Greenwood mill and logs in Michigan
Town burned in Ogeman county as forest fires raise alarms in Bay City Michigan. No word since 7 15 Monday night when Partridge Bros mill and a large stock of saw logs were in danger. Water shortages hinder firefighting. a steamer from Bay City was sent and then recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Mich
Greenwood
Ogeman County
Partridge Bros
Di-metallists and free silver advocates rally in Midwest
Cutcaco reports on Monday night meeting of the Di-metallists forming a club to counteract Honest money league activity. Des Moines notes a free silver state convention set for June 3 with prominent speakers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Honest Money League
Des Moines
Ex-Governor Robert B. Green Dies at Home
Ex governor and vice chancellor Robert B. Green of New Jersey died at his home on Tuesday. Heart trouble and a complication of other diseases were given as the causes. He had served as vice chancellor and was a prominent state figure.
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Evizaneth
N. J
Robert 8. Green
New Jersey
Murderer Hanged in Lebanon Pa May 7
Charles Garrett, the wife murderer, was hanged in Lebanon Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Charles Garrett
War on Roby Arrests Set to Stop Gambling
Prosecutor Heard aided by Sheriff Hayes will arrest bookmakers at Roby race track on Tuesday and daily thereafter to halt betting in Vatraraiso Indiana. The action targets bookmakers and aims to end gambling activity at the track and in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatraraiso
Ind
Heard
Hayes
Lake County
Roby Race Track
Amusements at Park span lively hero comedy
An American hero drew applause Monday night at the Park. The lively comedy drama runs through Wednesday with Little Trixie as the final act for the week.
Bargains In Millinery At 476 Illnoisst
Nannie Falks offers bargains in millinery and fine goods at low prices in Eldora. Unexpected misprint aside the ad markets china closets and various items, with customers urged to visit for deals and selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Falks
Eldor'm
Royal Train Detour Ends in Derailed Journey
Rome May 7 A suspected plot to kill King Humbert and Queen Margaret nearly succeeded as their royal train was wrecked by obstructions on the track. The royal couple and suites escaped with only slight injuries while passengers endured varying harm and potential fatalities were feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Humbert
Margaret
Riots Erupt At Walsh Bros Brick Yard In New York
Rioting Italians clash at Walsh Bros brick yard seven miles above Rlotous Italians Hanson New York. Sheriff called to quell disturbances as two deputies and special officers move to arrest ring leaders. Body of deck hand James McGuire found in river. his brother retrieves it in Newburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
N. Y
Walsh Bros
Columbia County
James McGuire
McGuire
Newburg
Two Women Stab Themselves After Saloon Ride
Nellie Crane and Anna Hamilton, described as notorious, rode in a buggy with Constable Rader in North Indianapolis after drinking at Jay's saloon. They allegedly grabbed his revolver during the ride, causing fear of an attack. At the police station Nellie stabbed herself with a hat pin, leaving her covered in blood. Judge Stubbs levied fines of $25 on Crane and $5 on Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Nellie Crane
Anna Hamilton
Jay
Rader
Nellie
Stubbs
Hamilton
Hope of Royalists Revival Amid Rumors in Hawaii
San Francisco May 7 reports state letters circulated claiming Queen Liliuokalani would see Hawaii restored under British intervention. Royalist hope halted annexation momentum though no solid evidence backs the rumor, with Anglican bishop Willis named as a likely source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil
San Francisco
Honolulu
Lilioukalani
Willis
Divorce Plea by Ila M Dunck Against Husband Arthur M
A tearful plea for a divorce was filed Tuesday by Ila M Dunck against her husband Arthur M. She says they were married July 5, 1894, and that he began to beg her to transfer all of her property to him. Upon her refusal he became angry threatened to whip her and finally to kill her. After two months together he admitted he married for her money and abandoned her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila M. Dunck
Arthur M
Denies Beating Fire Bug Confession Ties Youths to Fires
Frank Pierce, a youth labeled the fire bug, confessed involvement by naming Geo Schopp and Jessie Irvin aged 14 of 70 W South St. Irvin was arrested Monday afternoon and denies knowledge of Pierce or Schopp. Irvin’s case is continued to May 10, while Pierce will be brought from reform school when the grand jury is ready to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pierce
Geo. Schopp
Jessie Irvin
W. South St
Young Irvin
Pierce
Schopp
Reform School
Cheerful Canard About Suicide Stand Revealed
Officer King traced a reported self harm death to a hoax after two boys found a bottle with a farewell note signed Leonard Smith. Smith was found alive, suggesting a playful plot by a joker. In Quincy Illinois, Col. William W. Berry, a Civil War veteran and department commander of the Louisville Legion, died suddenly of apoplexy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Man
Quincy
Iil
William W. Berry
Louisville Legion
Army of the Cumberland
Ranger Sent To Ecuador To Protect Americans
Washington May report states the cruiser Ranger has been ordered to Guayaquil to safeguard American nationals amid the Ecuadorian revolution. The move aims to ensure safe passage and protection of U.S. citizens and interests abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ranger
Guayaquil
Ecuador
The Capital's Patients Improve Reports
Washington May 7 Secretary Gresham and Congressman Hitt were reported better Tuesday. Weather forecast for Indiana covers 36 hours to 8 p.m. May 8: cloudy, clearing tonight, fair Wednesday. For hardware and builders' supplies prices from Shellhouse & Co. Leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented 1.50. Pumps at facile prices. FB 1, Butts, 195 Indian Wave, Phone
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Washington
Gresham
Congressman Hitt
Indiana
Shellhouse & Co
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Harris
Miller & Elam
Law of
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Brun
Robt. Martindale
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Trinidad
Ets
Daniel Paine
Trasler
Yrio
Great Britain
Roby
Italy
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