Durant Guilty of Murder in First Degree in Lamont Case
In San Francisco on November 2 the jury convicted William Henry Theodore Durant of first degree murder for Blanche Lamont. The verdict sparked a tumult of cheers and tears as Durant’s mother overwhelmed with emotion. he faces a death sentence to be set next Friday and an appeal to the supreme court. Durant maintains innocence and hopes for a new trial, claiming possible co conspirators in a written statement to his lawyers.
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San Francisco
William Henry Theodore Durant
Durant
Blanche Lamont
Minnie Williams
Supreme Court
Finzcide
Edurant
Attorneys Clash Over Alleged Intimidation in Jones Murder Trial
In a criminal court Saturday the Jones murder case featured heated exchanges between Prosecutor Wiltsie and defense attorney Harding. Testimony from Homer Thomas described Jones entering the saloon with a revolver drawn after a fatal craps game. Coroner Castor identified the evidence as knife and rock tied to Harry Williams.
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Wiltsie
Jones
Criminal
Harding
Homer Thomas
Thomas
Mr. Wiltsie
Mr. Harding
Harry Williams
Castor
Williams
Etter
City Hospital
J. A. Colé
Iie
Ife
Something for Women. The Indianapolis Woman Journal Intro
The Indianapolis Woman, a new weekly journal for women, will debut Saturday Nov. 10. It will have 12 pages, cover social events theatre and literary news and Indiana art affairs, and be profusely illustrated. Publisher is E. E. Stafford.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
E. E. Stafford
Brooklyn Trolley Death Brings Third-Party Toll to 130
The death of young Joseph Behrend after being dragged by a Brooklyn trolley car Friday night marks the 130th fatality since the system began operation. The city investigates safety lapses as officials review public transport practices and pedestrian crossings.
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New Yorx
Joseph Behrend
Brooklyn
Tyneside Firm Secures Order to Fold Three Battleships
London reports a Tyneside firm has received an order to fold three battleships for Japan. The agreement underscores growing shipbuilding ties and strategic naval expansion between Britain and Japan in the period.
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Batttleships
Apa
London
Japan
Indiana Century Exposition Likely as Indiana Pushes Prospect
President Eli Lilly says favorable talks are under way for a proposed Centennial Exposition. Indiana legislators and the state government express warm interest. A promotion bureau will open after the commission's Atlanta trip to mobilize support ahead of the 1900 centennial event.
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Eli Lilly
Indiana Centennial Commission
Indiana
Northwest Territory
Atlanta
Bureau of Promotion
Burglary Struggle Ends With Burglar Fleeing
J J Netterville fought a burglar in his home Friday night as his wife tried to fire a gun and struck the intruder until he fled. Reports from the gas belt note a 40 percent pressure rise since Thursday's earthquake. John Shockney, sought at Elwood, is detained at Oxford, Ohio.
A Lad's Deed. While Alone He Murders His Sister
In Clarksville Tennessee on a Friday a 9 year old boy obtained a revolver from his brother's pocket and shot his 6 year old sister in the head. The bullet passed from temple to opposite side. she cannot recover.
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Clarksville
Tenn
George
Janie Barnes
Houston County
May festival chorus membership exams announced
Examination of applicants for membership in the May festival chorus will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on November 4 5 7 and 8 in the Metropolitan School of Music at 184 N Illinois Street. Directors order reducing chorus from 350 to 300 with few vacancies. No one will be admitted who misses any rehearsal.
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Metropolitan School of Music
Illinois St
Arens
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m November 3 calls for fair skies and rising temperatures with warmer conditions. Saturday night and Sunday are expected to stay dry and mild.
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Indianapolis
Office Desks and Driven Wells Offered for Sale
Driven Wells at 40c per foot and office desks of all styles advertised by Wim. L. Elder located at 423 Indiana Ave. Telephone 173L.
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Indiana-ave. Telephone
Wim. L, Elder
Wife Accuses Husband of Attempted Hanging and Grave Digging
Isabella Wallace sues for divorce from Johnston Wallace alleging cruel treatment and threats to kill. She cites 1894 rope strangling, cellar dragging, and a threatened grave digging, plus theft and seduction accusations involving Andrew and a 12 year old son. She seeks divorce, child custody, and alimony.
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Johnston Wallace
Isabella
Andrew
Alriges
Fannie Nuss
Il-faine
Burglary Surprises Archie and Albert Meikle at Capitol House
Albert Meikle wakes to a crash and finds a burglar in the Capitol house. Archie alerts, the intruder tries to flee but is trapped when the door is opened. George Wendel admits entering by a window. police arrest follows as the grand jury plans to hear details.
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Albert
Archie Meikle
Capitol House
Rehie
Archie
Geo. Wendel
Will Gee Holmes Extradited If Acquitted in Philadelphia
Prosecutor Wiltsie said he would extradite the Chicago area murder suspect if Holmes is acquitted in Philadelphia. He indicated Indianapolis would be the likely venue for another trial over the Howard Pitezel killing.
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Philadelphia
Wiltsie
New York World
Holmes
Indianapolis
Howard Pitezel
Wiltse
Harvard and Princeton In Good Shape For Saturday Game
Princeton and Harvard prepare for the afternoon contest amid poor weather. Harvard is favored by bettors as crowds arrive by train for the big football clash.
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Princeton
Harvard
Victory forecasts clash in New York races crowd
In New York both Tammany and the Lusionists claim victory with majorities from 20000 to 50000. Ross Platt predicts Republican wins statewide and county tickets while Steckler expects 88000 independent county votes. In Cuba rebels around Camejuni burn 24 houses as panic grips residents amid ongoing skirmishes.
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New York
Tammany
Lusionists
Ross Platt
Steckler
Independent County
Havana
Camejuni
Santa Clara
R U May Order Strike Over Road Violation
R U may order a strike on the lists it em planes because the road is violating agreements with the men. Rev J Bache missing Boston life insurance man has been located in Madagascar. It is emphatically denied that Gen Gomez has turned traitor to the urban cause.
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R.U
Rev. J. ©. Bache
Boston
Madagascar
Gen. Gomez
Stoves Connected Ad Keeps City Warm Across Districts
Frank Butts promotes stoves with the promise of service to any part of the city. The ad lists contact Tel 1791 and emphasizes affordable prices under the banner Any Part of the City.
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Frank Butts
Holmes trial ends with surprise speedy close and witness recall
Dramatic courtroom scenes unfold as defense objects to verdict directions and seeks delay. Miss Yoke testifies about marriage to Holmes and a concealed Willmette liaison, while Rotan claims lack of time for defense and no testimony will be offered. Court adjourns to Saturday morning as witnesses are recalled and cross examination continues.
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Miss Yoke
Holmes
Willmette
Mr. Graham
Jilmanton
N. FL
Gilmanton
West
Fort Worth
Llenry
Mancill Howard
Africa
Pratt
Yoke
Holmes Trial Summary Reflects Likely Acquittal Opinion
In Philadelphia on November 2, Holmes appeared in better spirits as summing up began. Outside observers felt the evidence did not support a conviction and believed the jury would acquit if decisions were based on presented evidence.
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Molimes
Philadelphia
Holmes
Rescinding Contracts Praised by Indianapolis Citizen
A Saturday citizen hailed the new Board of Public Works for undoing long entangled contracts. He praised Downing as the best business man on the board and urged stopping asphalt paving until costs are fully known. He claimed six to seven million dollars have been spent with profits going to asphalt interests and criticized false red cedar blocks. He urged adoption of carbolized hitchlocks as cities like Paris and London have done.
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Board of Works
Eood Board of Works
Downing
Indianapolis
Paris
London
Tragedy as West Virginia lineman dies in lamp accident
Christopher Scheehle, a newly appointed light trimmer for Warenine city, burned to death when a lamp’s carbon holders ignited and sparked while he faced a trolley line. His wife and two children watched he die within minutes. The accident occurred after the lamp switch was forgotten during the setup.
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Warenine
W. Va
Christopher Scheehle
City Electrical Department
Himrim
Scheehle
Social and civic notes from an Indianapolis page
Dry cisterns in Indianapolis reflect drought tones while local events span a pneumonia case of Squire Lockman’s son, state printing contract bid, a 45th Socialer club anniversary at Deutsche Haus, a Plymouth church lecture on Color and Expression, and a 25th wedding anniversary at 250 Lowaard.
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Indianapolis
Squire Lockman
State Printing Board
Socialer Turavergin
Deutsche Haus
French
Plymouth Church
J. A. Victor
Lowaard Sr
EL Ryan
Frank Bird
Ryan
Bird
Garfield Park
Pleasant Ran
Park Board
Auditor of State
Niagara Arts
Banzanes
Brady Makes Private Offer for $10000 Pugilists Bout
In Hot Springs public attention shifts as Brady agrees to private bout for a $10000 purse. The Australian Fitzsimmons criticized as a bluffer with talks of, and plans for, a fight in El Paso. The case against Bitszimmons and Julian slated for Saturday may be dismissed if the boxers leave the state.
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Serinas
3Rady
Living Rock
Bitzsimmons
Julian
Fitz
Governor Matthews Forms Cleveland Visit After Ohio Speech Tour
Gov Matthews wraps up a Cincinnati speech tour and plans to return home then head to Atlanta with his family. A Indianapolis story recalls his convention acceptance speech written in advance and delivered with force after being dragged from his seat by enthusiastic delegates.
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Claude Matthews
Rumor of Russo Japanese Understanding Spreads Unease
News from lowpos reports a rumor that Russia and Japan may form an understanding benefiting both powers. Officials and ministers show unease, with stock markets reacting, causing declines in Russian Turkish and Spanish securities amid the chatter.
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Russia
Japan
Stock Exchange
Divorces Highlight County Court Proceedings
A county court session disposed of multiple divorce cases with outcomes including abandonment granted in several suits. Cases listed include John Eli Mosier vs Lydia cruelty not granted, Elizabeth Rounds vs William abandonment granted, Maud Johnson vs John cruelty and failure to provide granted, and others involving habitual drunkenness and absence of support.
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Mattie Mack
William
Elizabeth Ib. West
Joseph
The Whiteside engagement ends at the Grand this Saturday
Miss Maud Dudley of Indianapolis to support Walter Whiteside receives favorable press in New York for the act. The Whiteside engagement at the Grand closes Saturday night following a strong reception for In old Kentucky at English's and the vaudeville club of specialty stars at the Empire.
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Maud Dudley
Walter Whiteside
Indianapolis
Centralave
New York
Whiteside
Richard Til
Old Kentucky
Stars
the Empire
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented Service Ad
An abbreviated notice offers cistern cleaning and cementing for 1.50 dollars. It lists a location at 133 Indiana Ave and mentions pumps at a factory or service site.
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Indiana-Ave
Parone
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