Brutal murderer's escape haunts Indiana towns
A long list of local crimes and events across Indiana highlights shocking cases. Ed Chamberlain, who fatally assaulted Sheriff Henderson at Monticello, lured by romance, claimed Miss Ida Wittenberg’s promise of marriage failed as she went with another suitor. The incident underscores a wave of crime and civic concern spanning Crawfordsville to Fort Wayne, with pensions, building plans, celebrations, and political notes trailing behind.
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Indiana
J. M. McMillen
Huizaville
W. Ping
Bloomington
J. Smith
Tipton
J. Ms. Franklin
J. H. Va
Saltillosville
Ida Wittenberg
Reynolds
White County
Miss Wittenberg
Chamberlain
Woman killed after failed assault at Monticello gate
Miss Wittenberg was assaulted by Chamberlain at a rear house door. He fired at her mouth, wounding her fatally after ten days. He fled the scene, fired three shots, and later stood trial, bail, and relocation before a postponed September term.
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Cort
Chamberlain
Miss Wittenberg
Delphi
Lafayette
Monticello
City committee weighs asphalt bid amid rush concerns
The Washington St improvement committee met in the city clerk's office with Darnell, Stuckmeyer, Tousey, Smith, and D. M. Bradbury. Darnell favored a $13 asphalt award while Harry New, representing Vulcanite at $11, asked for hearing. Adjournment set for next Friday to hear all bidders amid accusations of rushing the contract.
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Washington St
Darnell and Stuckmeyer
Tousey and Smith
D. M. Bradbury
Darnell
Harry New
Vulcanite
U S Grand Jury Indicts 27 in Pension, Tax, Postal Violations
The United States grand jury reported late Friday and was discharged after returning four indictments for pension law violations, one for election fraud in which W F Barrows was tried and acquitted, thirteen for counterfeiting, two for violating the revenue law and seven for postal law violations. It found no indictment for juror tampering in the Coy and Bernhamer case. Indicted for counterfeiting include Charles B Miley of Newtown, George W Showars of Lafayette, John H Banes and Joseph Sapp of Goodland, Jacob Bear, William Bear, John Wildman and Amos Walker of Geneva Adams county, and J B Reibold of Winchester.
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U.S
United States Grand Jury
W. F. Barrows
Coy and Bernhamer
Charles B. Miley
Newtown
George W. Showars
Lafayette
John H. Banes
Joseph Sapp
Goodland
Jacob Bear
William Bear
John Wildman
Amos Walker
Geneva
Adams County
J. 8. Reibold
Winchester
Reasons Admission Was Refused For Manic King
Officer Werrick went to the insane hospital with papers to commit Gregg King, known as the crazy cowboy. Hospital staff refused acceptance because the patient was not recorded as a state resident, which is required for all admissions. Police then moved King to the poor farm on a temporary basis.
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Werrick
Insane Hospital
Gregg King
Crazy Cowboy
King
Mrs Drusilla Long Sues Dr Henry Long for Support
Mrs Drusilla F Long filed support proceedings against Dr Henry Long in superior court Friday evening. The physician, a resident on Union Street, is alleged to be missing. She seeks $100 monthly and names Thomas Atkinson Edwin Farley and Terre Haute Building Association as co-defendants for a $3,000 debt. She also asks for revenue from lands Long owns in Angas.
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Wabys
Drusilla F. Long
Henry Long
Superior Court
Union St
Long
Angas
Baseball Notes Show Indiana Nine Strong In Prospect
Rain spoiled another home victory Friday as Buckley’s throws to first base draw praise from league observers. Carroll of Pittsburg is on the market for 600, while the Chicago Herald credits Pettit Farrell Van Haltren and Pfeffer with sixteen second baserunning. Pendleton forms a robust local nine seeking play against state leagues or top amateurs in Indiana. Esterbrook remains at first base and impresses. Indianapolis boasts a big five led by Denny Glasscock Hines Esterbrook and Bassett, with Cincinnati proposing unheard of payrolls for trips. One association game Friday saw Brooklyn beat Louisville 4 to 1 as rain halted others. Shomberg interest surfaces in Pittsburgh as Frisco’s Spence defends not releasing him. New York fell to Washington 3 1, Boston to Philadelphia 4 1, and Chicago beat Detroit 3 2. Glasscock notes Shomberg’s return to form as a pitcher, a potential boon if he pans out, signaling a tougher race for Pittsburgh against Indiana’s strong lineup.
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Buckley
Carroll
Pittsburg
Chicago Herald
Pettit
Farrell
van Haltren
Pfeffer
Pendleton
Indiana
Tommy Esterbrook
Indianapolis
Denny
Glasscock
Hines
Esterbrook
Bassett
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Louis‘ville
Finsburgh
Shomberg
Spence
New York
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Indianapolitans
Pittsburghs
Hoosiers
Pittsburch
Daily Crown Hill Bus Schedule Promises Daily Runs
Buses will depart from corner Illinois and Seventh on Sunday May 27 and operate daily through Thursday May 31. Service aims to serve residents with regular weekday weekend routes and limited holiday schedules.
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Crown Hill
corner-Ilinois
Odd Things In Life A Priest and a Night Marriage Controversy
New York May 26 A Brooklyn priest opposes evening marriages at St Patrick's Kent and Willoughby as untimely for worship. The bridegroom had a bishop dispensation and the ceremony ran at 7 pm. The priest urged nuptial mass in the morning for happiness, leaving the couple unsettled as guests listened. The report also notes a Salt Lake case of a wife attempting suicide after learning of her husband’s polygamy and a Nebraska rehearsal tragedy and a Pickens County revival where a woman went insane in church.
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New York
Brooklyn
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Kent
Willoughby Ave
Thomas Taaffe
Salt Lake
E. Davis
Murray
Davis No. 1
Davis
Columbus
The Suburban Cow Disturbs Woodruff Place In Woodruff
Cattle roam free in Woodruff place causing a disturbance as neighbors tolerate loose cows. On Tuesday several cows owned by George Martin entered the area and were impounded. Martin refused to pay the release fee and on Wednesday night cut the fence to free them. The town files a replevin suit against Martin.
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Woodruff Place
George Martin
Martin
Petitioning for Leniency in Shipman Case
Attica Fountain County petitions seek leniency for Isaac Shipman who was convicted of violating pension laws. Evidence in the case was strong and the petitions are expected to have little effect.
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Attica
Fountain County
Isaac Shipman
Shipman
Town topics and local events in Blue River area
The 18 lodges of the United Order of Honor plan a July 4 picnic at Blue River park. The stenographers’ picnic moves to July 4. Seven counties have not settled with state treasurer John Haggerty. A U S express employee cut his knee cap while sharpening a pole with a drawknife. The Lyra society’s concert drew modest crowds but received praise. Excelsior lodge of K P hosted a Friday night social. Major Anderson G A B post will attend Fletcher Place church to hear Rev I W Dashiell. Knights of Father Mathew plan a social at St Patrick’s hall with temperance address by M W Carr. Rabbi Fishbein denies causing trouble with Cohen following a Hebrew church dispute. Lizzie Clark, former county asylum inmate, died Friday. superintendent seeks input on disposition of her remains.
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Crown Point
Winchester
Anderson
Crawfordsville
Cambridge City
Huntingon
Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Road
Valparaiso
Dunkards
North Manchester
Spicelands Board of Trade
C. & M. Railroad
Theresa Levi
North Vernon
Knightstown
Ed Price
Fort Waynes
J. ¥. Mitchell
Dem
Perry Gillum
Misa Starkey
Delphi
Muncie
Isaiah Munden
Greenfield
Shelby
Jaimson
Bartholomew
Flat Rock
John Hess
Columbus
Johnh. Wilmer
Geneva
George W. Wright
Eckerty
Thomas Hatfield
Rome
Smith
Hacker
White River Township
Johnson County
W. H. Halliman
la Porte
Lucinda Taylor
Taylor
Evansville
Fuller
Ida Kitchell
Bessie Felton
Mary Childs
May Warner
Coddie Letherman
Christian Church
GC. & GT
Chesterton
United Order of Honor
Blue River Park
John Haggerty
S. Delawarest
U. S. Express Company
Lyra Society
Excelsior Lodge, K
Anderson G. A. B
Post
Fletcher Place Church
I. W. Dashiell
Southport
Knights of
Father Mathew
St. Patrick’s‘hall
Dohertyst
E. A. Hawkins
Rabbi Fishbein
Cohen
Eddysf
Hebrew Church
Mra
Lizzie Clark
County Asylum
Amateur rehearsal of German Volunteer thrills Grand audience
Will D. Saphar directed a lively amateur rehearsal of the German Volunteer at Grand next week under Robert Anderson post. Friday night’s session featured Saphar prompting, comic dialect slips, and a humorous scramble as actors missed cues yet the performance ultimately came together despite the chaos.
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Saphar
Switzer
And the Court Wept
A humorous courtroom moment unfolds as Capt Campbell enters the police court and Bob delivers a quip about why Mrs Coy won’t change the beds since Sim left, prompting laughter from Mayor Denny and the court.
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Campbell
Bob
Denny
Convention Of County Superintendents and Institute Instructors
A convention of county superintendents will be held in the public instruction department rooms at the state house on Tuesday June 26 to discuss common school needs and interests. The state institute instructors association will meet with the superintendents the following Wednesday. State Superintendent LaFolette has authorized the county superintendents to hold the annual examination for reading circle members on Saturday June 16.
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Public Instruction Department
State House
State Institute Instructors’ Association
LaFolette
Reading Circle
Orphan Asylum Anniversary Observed at Plymouth Church
Sunday evening the Indianapolis orphan asylum anniversary will be celebrated with exercises in Plymouth Church at 7 30 Mayor Benny will preside Rev J S Jenckes will offer prayer and Revs E J Gantz M L Haines and C C McCulloch will each speak The president Mrs John Bradshaw and treasurer Mrs Fred Bages will present annual reports The children will sing and recite Workանիշ
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Orphan Asylum
Indianapolis
Indigestion Questioning Patent Medicine Seller
A bright young man refuses a patent remedy, saying he never takes medicine. The vendor replies that the man is probably better off, a cautious remark that nonetheless reflects on the seller’s product.
Graveyard Flower Theft Arrest in Greenlawn Cemetery
Friday Officer Koehn arrested Rosa Sutphen a 19 year old girl on charges of pilfering flowers from Greenlawn cemetery. The flowers were said to be made into boutonnieres and sold on the streets by her younger sister. Her examination in police court was postponed until Wednesday next.
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Greenlawn
Koehn
Rosa Sutphen
Woman Dies After Sudden Internal Bleed At Washington St
Mrs Jessie Brown 28 of Wingate block 29 East Washington street died Saturday morning from internal artery rupture. Discovered bleeding from the mouth in a semi conscious state shortly after 8 oclock. Coroner Dr Wagner summoned but arrived too late. husband resides in Chicago.
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Jessie Brown
Wingate
Washington St
Wagner
Chicago
Kokomo to Get $500000 Plate Glass Plant
Kokomo will host a half million dollar plate glass manufactory with Articles of Incorporation filed Saturday. Directors include Richard Rudell, John B. Carter, Clarence I. Bruner, James C. Blacklidge, Manros Seiberling, Ohio C. Barber, Arthur L. Conger, George T. Perkins and A. M. Barber. Principal office will be in Kokomo. The Art Society notes two Frank Scott pictures exhibited by the art association, a Paris view and a marine scene, with docents scheduled on Monday morning and afternoon.
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Kokowo
Plate Glass
Kokomo
Richard Rudell
John B. Carter
Clarence I. Bruner
James C. Blacklidge
Manros Seiberling
Ohio C. Barber
Arthur L. Conger
George T. Perkins
A. M. Barber
Art Society
Frank Scott
The
Art Association
Paris
J. F. Pratt
Harry Pierce
WwW M C A Notes Mourning Mrs Pray Death
WwW M C A notes the death of Mrs William Pray a faithful member of the ladies auxiliary. Secretaries plan to travel to Grand Rapids Michigan next Tuesday for a conference expected to draw about 500 representatives from the United States and British provinces. KG reports a Sunday German young men song service at 8 pm with a 4 pm consecration prayer service followed by a song service for all young men.
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Mm. C. A
Wm. Pray
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
Unconstitutional Do Not Limit City Dairy Ownership
Mayor Denny sustained a motion to quash the affidavit charging keeping a dairy and more than one cow in the city. He called the ordinance unconstitutional, saying it barred ownership rights when no nuisance is involved and that the council lacked power to cap animal numbers. Fourth Dollars in Advance. Hendricks club plans another meeting Saturday night to drill members in the cry Gray Isaac P Gray and decide who will pay four dollars to secure hotel lodging at the Hurst, payable to the treasurer. The People's Congress meets tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at 115 Washington st to vote Crosby's eight per cent rent bill and discuss Hudzgon's free trade bill. Everybody invited.
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Denny
Hendricks Club
People’s Congress
People's Congress
Washington St
Crosby
Hudzgon
City Markets Review Of Provisions And Groceries
Saturday market notes list prices for smoked meats, hams, bacon, lard, cheese, eggs, poultry and vegetables. Includes beans, peppers, peppers and fruits with per pound and per crate figures, plus oils, sodas, and feed. Market says groceries are firm with steady, improving trade and no changes in other markets.
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California
New York
Americas
Limburg
WN. Y
N. Y
IN. Y
Leeds
Mammoth
Alaska
Timothy
Ariosa
Lion
Schnuil & Krags
Bunola
Tracey Pappie Wedding Ties Ada Pappie to Thomas Tracey
Miss Ada Pappie wed Wednesday evening to Thomas Tracey of Encaustic Tile Co at her sister Mrs. B Lytle’s home No 4 Campst The Rev Mr Hyde of Half-piece church performed the ceremony in a large gathering of friends and relatives Gifts were many and useful The couple will start housekeeping at No 225 KE Fifth St and welcome friends at their new home
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Tracey-Pappie
Ada Pappie
Thomas Tracey
B. Lytle
Fifth St
Central Christian Church Services Tomorrow At 1030
Central Christian Church at Delaware and Christs led by Rev E J Gantz announces morning services at 1030 with no evening service. The sermon is Rest at Last. Sunday school begins at 2 20 p m and a prayer meeting is scheduled Thursday at 7 30 p m All are invited.
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Central Christian Church
Delaware and
Christs
E. J. Gantz
C. EB
Grand Gospel Temperance Meeting at Roberts Park
A grand gospel temperance meeting is announced for Sunday at 7 30 p.m. in the Military perk venue with Bails Campbell in charge. Excellent speakers and music by the Roberts Park Musical club and the Jewett quartet. Admission free.
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Military Perk
Bails Campbell
Roberts Park Musical Club
Jewett Quartet
Lawn Tennis Suits Promised In Show Window Line
A playful note invites readers to visit the show window to view lawn tennis outfits. The outfit includes a coat, pants, and cap and is pitched as stylish and affordable. The blurb suggests buying the suit for photos to appear athletic or as a bargain worth double the price.
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Hamlet
Cure for Bright's disease advertised by McComus firm
Interview with Mr. James Murphy details dramatic recovery after treatment for constipation and Bright's disease of the kidneys. He credits Prof. O. G. McComb and Co. at 80 Circle St Indianapolis for diagnosing a lower bowel stricture and curing both ailments. Murphy, aged 88, says he feels as well as at 30 and urges others to seek opinion and treatment with no charge for initial assessment.
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Bright
James Murphy
Murphy
G. McComb
C. G. McComus & Co
Circle St
Indianapoli
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