Bank Wrecker Johnson Sentenced to Ten Years in Columbus
John F. Johnson of Logansport, former president of the State National Bank, pleaded guilty to the indictment and was sentenced by Judge Baker to ten years in the Ohio State Penitentiary at Columbus. Caldwell testified to forged notes totaling $264,500 and Johnson’s embezzlement, while Johnson appealed for mercy citing family debts and prior reputation. The court noted the betrayal of trust and the harm to creditors and stockholders, with Johnson and his wife attending the hearing.
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Colunius
Baker
United States District Court
Pridas
Dengan
Dudge
Johnson
Sid
T.smarshal Lee
Mishanes
Bim
Iim
Dager Johnson
Shuvtelton
Tam
Ollean
Shuffeloy
Washington-st
Trelaware
Market-st
Mik
John RK
Wilson
Jolmetsoi
Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell
Logansport
John F. Johnson
Mr. Wilson
State National Bank of
Prest- Sealo
SEIU
UQU
Loegansport
Chicago
Detroit
Toledo
Districte
Wistard
Mies
Loxansport
Ar. Johnson
Jordyre Baker
Jiecher
Vedas Baker
Bint
Renee
Herooeyes
Jucee Baker
Dudge Baker
John Elred
Joseph
P. A. McVormack
Winfield & Taber
Wfishback & Kappes
Butler
State National Bank
John Kendrick
Butlerville
Columbus
fCendrick
Knowing Smile Stalls Key Baseball Conference Plans
No new developments in the baseball situation as Friday passes. Henry Talbott declines to say when magnates Von der Ahe or the Robisons will appear to discuss Indianapolis joining the league. Dickson and Talbott push the matter toward a rapid, decisive conference, with a possible secret meeting if the visitors miss Friday and Saturday arrivals.
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Henry Talbott
von der Ahe
the Robisons
Indianapolis
Dickson & Talbott
Forecast for Indianapolis 36 hours ending May 29
Indianapolis and vicinity expect cooler, cloudy conditions with occasional showers through the 36 hour period ending 8 p m May 29. A slight Tri day night cool spell leads into fair weather by Saturday. Noon reading May 29 reached 68 degrees with a 2 p m value of 60.
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Indianapolis
State Trustees Hear Plan To Save $25,000 Yearly
A Friday conference with trustees of the state institutions explored economies without harming services. Governors outlined cut targets and examined April and March rolls, noting potential savings in staffing and salaries across hospitals, schools for the feeble minded, and insane asylums.
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Sovetiop
Lakons Fee
Dinliggapotis
Trondi
Souther
Insahe
Sind
Sainonih
Deci
Cumb
Testypers
Ihiendenk
Per
Central Insane Hospital
Buck Ikeyer
Alrug
Wuris Sia
Settrician
Cota
Cardenery
Seten
Eam S Liv
Elagibeer
Southern Insane Hospital
Amiss
Bath
Saban
Ada
Dial Institute
Sftate
Salerio
Steus Aeu
Trayford Death Reported in Yard Engine Accident
Coroner's inquest into George Trayford's death by a Lig Pour yard engine on a Wednesday evening yields partial light but leaves mystery. Witnesses Jon W. Jones and nephew William Jones describe walking tracks, seeing Trayford wheel wobble before mounting and moving with the engine toward Newman street crossing. They report Trayford ran onto the track and was struck beneath the tender wheels, suggesting possible rider error and likely clearing the company of blame.
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George Trayford
Jon W. Jones
Willam Jones
Ludloware
Wrayford
Ater
Newman St. Crossing
Trayford
G A R Post Calls For Governor Mount To Probe Home Assault
In Indianapolis the Joseph R. Gordon G A R post adopted a resolution calling Gov. Mount to investigate the assault on Lafay ette soldiers home commandant and adjutant by an inmate. The post seeks accountability and thorough inquiry into home management amid the knife attack on officers Megrew and Hevens.
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Joseph R. Gordon
G. A. R. Post
Indianapolis
Gov. Mount
Lafayette
Megrew and
Hevens
Unruly meeting erupts at Indiana league session chaos
At a heated Indianapolis branch of the Indiana bimetallic league, invaders attempted to enter a meeting, weapons drawn, invitations deemed bogus. Police intervened as the crowd surged, injuries reported, and the hall cleared amid accusations of treachery and factional strife.
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Poteus
Indianapolis
Hhe
Indiana Bimetallic Legue
Death of Mrs D P Erwin in Indianapolis
Mrs Annie Seifert Erwin wife of D P Erwin died at 710 N Meridian St Indianapolis of progressive anemia. Born Cincinnati April 16 1848 she spent a life of charitable work kept private by choice. Survived by husband two children and siblings, body to be sent to Cincinnati for burial beside family graves.
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Annie Seifert Erwin
DP. P. Erwin
Meridian St
Erwin
Anne Seifert
Cincinnati
New York
Christ Episcopal Church
W. H. Coburn
Hannah
Louise Irwin
P. Twin
William L. Seifert
8. S. Smith
Boston
Springgrove Cemetery
No More Bell Clanging In Indianapolis Safety Board Action
The Indianapolis Safety Board voted to silence fire bells for 30 days to curb dangerous pranks by bicyclists and riders who block fire engines. The plan aims to prevent delays in fire response and reduce accidents. A memorial day parade and a deer sighting at Fairview Park were noted amid the meeting's other items.
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Indianapolis
Public Safety
Commissioners of Safety
Cee
Maguire
Mack
Morse
Capitol Ave
Quigley
Bargain Parade Across City Stores
A flood of discount notices touts spring suits, hats, knives, shoes, carriages, and groceries. Multiple shops including Saks & Co., Charles Mayer & Co., Maguire’s, Guar antew, and The Arcade advertise deep bargains, with specials on straw hats, ladies shoes, furniture, and Oats.
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Albert Gall
Saks & Co
Charles Mayer & Co
Wagle
Maguire's
George Krebtlein
Wasson
J. Marcolvs Shoe
Llarsains
Samuetly
Guarantew
Chicago
Robert Drale
People’s Outfitting
New York
Tillman Pushes Sugar Scandals Probe In Senate
Senator Tillman of South Carolina introduced a lengthy resolution for another inquiry into sugar trust scandals. He assailed corruption in both parties, accused lawmakers of insider trading in sugar stocks, and criticized tariff legislation while noting a beer tax amendment was offered.
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Washington
Tillman
South Carolina
Senate
Sugar Trust
Res Ion
Willman
Corm
Sidkiursth
Cleveland
Kavemeyer
Tilman
Pittus
New York
Senator Smith
New Jersey
Arlington Hotel
Times- Herald
Asd
Aldrich
Fire destroys Waning mill at Market and Davidson corners
A Thursday night fire of unknown origin gutted the Waning mill at Market and Davidson streets causing thousands in loss. The plant valued at 3500 with 2500 insured burned rapidly due to inflammable material and delayed water access. Neetzman, Matthews, and Pence ran the business since assignment from V. Bedel. Sprekelson contemplated buying the plant though deal not closed.
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Market
Davidson Sts
George A. Neetzman
Corre V. Bedel
Bryan comes Tuesday to speak at Tomlinson Hall
Camp Gray the democratic old soldiers organization secured a lecture by Hon. William Jennings Bryan, the last presidential nominee. He will speak next Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Tomlinson Hall. A telegram confirming the event was received by Attorney Isaac N. Bradwell. Committees will be named to receive the silver champion and prepare for the lecture. Camp Gray may adopt a resolution Friday evening under Mayor Taggart's administration, promising a warm session.
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Teagan
Merrino
Claire
Flynn
Will Flynn
Oite
Curtis
Edi
Chicago
Mtr.turpis
League
Mayers
Cuctis
Taggart
Joe Beth Urtis
Bridges
Sde
Bill Flynn
Ff Taggart
Fillynn
Wigan
Camp Gray
Old Soldiers’ Organization
William Jennings Bryan
Tomlinson Hall
Isaac N. Bradwell
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Ohio
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Mount
Lafayette Soldiers
Bill and His
Suenerters
He Wily
Thomas Taggers
Brian
Bac
Aahn Ghi
Leasur
Onty
GN Grol Osi
Amined Thei
Piva
Charley Bridges
Samuel Crold
D. P. Erwin
Fairview Park
Rubens
Messenger
Earle’s
Danbury
We Nl TL
Hitler
Chapman
Havemeyver
Bryan
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