Jealous Husband Faces Murder Charge In Vincennes
Charles Edward Gibson was shot by Menlo Moore in a Vincennes office building. Moore, released to Cambridge for burial after a short service for Gibson, faces first degree murder charges amid pending insanity defense. Mrs Moore, visiting the building, stood by her husband, while she downplayed jealousy and noted Gibson was only an acquaintance. Moore had launched ventures in Vincennes and Washington, including an Economy Street Car Fare company.
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Ward Gibson
Menlo FE
Moore
Cambridge
Gibson
Postal Savings Law Attacked At Bankers Convention
The opening session of the American bankers association annual convention in Los Angeles featured an attack on the postal savings law by President Louis Ek. Pierson. He claimed reports say political pressure seeks to use the bank for individual gain and urged a European voting principle to limit bank control, granting each stockholder one vote regardless of holdings.
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Los Angeles
Cal
American Bankers’ Association
Louis Ek. Pierson
Pierson
Barnard defends standpat tariff views in Rushville
In Rushville Indiana Congressman W C Barnard addressed about 200 supporters on the tariff issue defending the Payne bill calling it an improvement over Dingley and praising its effects on consumer prices. He attacked The Indianapolis Sun and contrasted standpatters with insurgents, noting Senator Beveridge’s stance as similar to his own. Watson arrived late to hear Barnard who planned further speeches in Carthage Milroy and Center schoolhouse.
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the Sun
Rushville
Ind
W. C. Barnard
Indianapolis
Sun
Progressives
Sir
Beveridge
James E. Watson
Barnard
Carthage
Milroy
Center
Man captures muskrat in canned sardine can
Lawrenceburg Indiana October 4 George Freyan aged 26 trapped a live sardine can in the Ohio river near Lawrenceburg. The object appeared aimless but revealed a muskrat with its head jammed in the can.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
George Freyan
Ohio River
Here
Yan
Admit 100 On Ticket At Ohio County Fair
A stock leader in Easthofasness County fair is reported as admitting attendance of 100 tickets. The brief item notes early participation and local observer interest in the event.
Farm Wagons Meet Telescoped In Greencastle Collision
Special to The Sun. Greencastle Ind Oct 4 A heavy farm wagon driven by Homer Farrow was telescoped here Monday in a collision with a wagon driven by his man The team on the second wagon panicked as they struck Farrow s wagon One horse slipped beneath the wagon and the other pulled aside Farrow suffered a broken collar bone and severe scalp wounds
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Greencastle
Ind
Homer Farrow
Farrow
Man Arrested in Indictment of Wife Murder Near Peppertown
Charles Biddle, sought for the murder of Anna Biddle near Peppertown, was captured by Brookville town marshal at 6 pm and brought to Lafayette in handcuffs. He told police a contradictory tale of a break‑in and shots, insisting he did not kill her and would face trial. He traversed woods after the alleged crime, slept in a box car, and was recognized on a Brookville train by James Shigley, bringing a wave of local excitement.
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Brookville
Biddle
Big Four Leases Indiana Traction
Evansville Ind Oct 4 Edward Osborne of Cincinnati secretary of the Big Four railroad acting for the directors leased for ninety nine years the Evansville Mount Carmel and Northern railway property now building from Evansville to Mount Carmel The Big Four will issue $5 000 000 bonds to complete the new road by Jan 1
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Evansville
Ind
Edward Os Borne
Cincinnati
Big Four Railroad
Tilted Elevator Fatality in Madison Warehouse
Madison Indiana October 4 Jacob Eckles 52 died instantly and Frank Harrington was seriously injured when an elevator in McKibbon's tobacco warehouse tipped during operation. Four men were aboard at start two jumped to the second floor in fear causing the tilt and the others were thrown from the car.
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Madison
Ind
Jacob Eckles
Frank Harrington
McKibbon
Tobacco Warehouse
Quaint German dies in Kokomo at 63
Sam Stern, 63, a bachelor who emigrated from Germany, died at his Kokomo, Indiana home on Monday. Known for a quaint visage and whimsical expression, he was a lifelong subject of jokes yet never resented them.
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Kokomo
Ind
Sam Stern
Germany
Soldier 82 seeks divorce in Marion Court
William Tyler, 82, resident of the Soldiers' Home, seeks a divorce from his wife Caroline. He alleges she flashed a dagger in his face and pushed him downstairs, prompting the legal action filed in Marion on October 4.
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Marion
Ind
William Tyler
Caroline
Army Orders From Washington on October 4
Army orders list movements and assignments for officers across services. Capt William I Guthrie of the corps of engineers will report to Washington for instructions. Capt Harvey W Miller receives a one month absence. Chaplain Francis B Doherty goes to Walter Reed hospital for observation and treatment. First Lieutenant David A Henkes is named special disbursing agent at Ft Egbert Alaska, relieving Frederick W Boschen. Lieut Col William Bannister to St Paul Minnesota for temporary duty as chief surgeon. Lieut Col Charles L Philips of coast artillery relieved and to Ft Totten for temporary duty.
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Wiliam I. Guthrie
Corps of Engineers
Harvey W. Miller
Thirteenth Infantry
Francis B. Doherty
Porto Rico
Ft. Egbert
Alaska
Frederick W. Boschen
Sixteenth Infantry
William Bannister
Medical Corps
St. Paul
Minn
Charles L. Philips
Coast Artilery Corps
Ft. Totten
Stores of City Show New Fall Dress Tones in Windows
Washington street displays advertise autumn fashion across men and women. New York store’s fiftieth seventh anniversary features white silk figures while L. S. Ayres & Co decorates with palms and autumn leaves. Men’s hats, overcoats, and suitings trend toward subdued colors, with emphasis on quantity over bright color, plus a surge in furniture and hardware displays drawing crowds along Washington Street.
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Washington Street
New York
L. S. Ayres & Co
H. PB. Wasson & Co
Indianapolis
Marott
Prisoner Freed After Incorrect Embezzlement Charge
Noah Wilhelm is freed in Marion Indiana after embezzlement charges collapse. Checks he used for stock payment were in Crowe and Wilhelm names, making stock purchase a partnership. sheriff pursued him to Oakland California. cattle bought in Chicago.
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Marion
Ind
Noah Wilhelm
Crowe
Wilhelm
George
Oakland
Cal
Chicago
Flora Boel Fleeing Federal Suit Against Rising Sun Officer
Flora Boel Linger of Cincinnati files a federal suit against Charles Stegemiller Rising Sun officer alleging unlawful arrest and 20 hour detention on August 24 damaging her reputation by $10,000. The case seeks redress for alleged interference with business and liberties.
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Cincinnati
Rising Sun
Flora Boellinger
Charles Stegemiller
Father seeks to place 10 year old Carl in orphans home
Juvenile court heard William H Robert fight to send his son Carl to a German Protestant orphan association despite aunts uncles and judge urging keeping him at home. Beers and entertainment cited as disturbing the boy's sleep. Robert vows appeal as sister and aunt defend custody.
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William H. Robert
Carl
German Protestant Orphan Association
Robert
Roethert
Change of venue sought in blind tiger case in Indiana
James Henry asked for a venue change to Jennings county claiming Bartholomew county cannot provide a fair trial due to prejudice from the Civic league. The appeal cites strong local sentiment after the Civic league of about 500 members intensified pressure on the case.
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Columbus
Ind
James Henry
Jennings County
Bartholomew County
Civic League
Garrettp Mayor William J. Frederick Dies at 65
Special to The Sun. William J. Frederick, 65, mayor of Garrett, Ind., died in a Fort Wayne hospital after an extended illness. He was elected last November and had lived in Garrett for 35 years. A Civil War veteran, his death leaves the town without its chief executive.
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FT. Wayne
Ind
William J. Frederick
Garrett
Open House at Bloomington University Quarters
Open house was held in the men's quarters at the university in Bloomington on Monday night. President William One Bryan delivered the welcoming address. Harry Porter of Indianapolis entertained the crowd with a monologue while the university orchestra supplied the music.
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Bloomington
Ind
University
William One Bryan
Harry Porter
Indianapolis
Taft Opens Congress At Spokane Dry Farming Meet
President Taft pressed a button to formally open the dry farming congress in Spokane Washington as the 4th of October events unfold in Beverly Massachusetts reporting on his action to start the session.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Spokane
Wash
Cholera Reaches France Three Dead Alarm as Outbreak Fears Grow
In Marseille France cholera alarms rise with three deaths. Authorities enforce health measures and plan pesthouses while restricting entry of Italian immigrants. A concurrent outbreak is reported in North Sardinia as port laxity raises concern. An investigation into immigrant colonies begins.
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Marseilles
France
Italy
Sardinia
City Department of Health
Paris Eyes Cholera Risk From Marseilles Outbreak
Paris moves to curb cholera spread after Marseilles report with fumigation of trains, tourist checks, and baggage inspections. Officials warn a Paris outbreak could trigger a daily $1,000,000 tourist loss and a lengthy tourist exodus, while asserting Paris is well prepared to combat the disease.
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Paris
Marseilles
France
Indianapolis Pair Hid Wedding Year Revealed
In Peru Indiana on October 4 Ernest W. Smith known as Mick Smith and Emilia Greathaus of Indianapolis admitted to a yearlong secret marriage. Mick’s parents live in Indianapolis and his father is an L. E. & W. conductor.
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Peru
Ind
Ernest W. Smith
Mick” Smith
Emilia Greathaus
Indianapolis
Mick
Indiana names four more teaching aids
Indiana University announces new appointments as teaching assistants and fellows. Julian J. Kiser to assist in public speaking, C. B. Sutton returns as teaching fellow in botany, E. W. Montgomery named teaching fellow in history, D. A. Reinhart to teach anatomy.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Julian J. Kiser
C. B. Sutton
University of
E. W. Montgomery
D. A. Reinhart
Check forger pleads guilty in Bloomington case
Charles Rose, 26, pleaded guilty before the mayor to forging checks and was bound over to the circuit court. He admitted to forging a $40 check in Bloomington after being arrested in Indianapolis with Mrs. Dunderschneider and her daughter, having used them as his family and hired a maid for the child. The offense mirrored prior offenses in Indianapolis and in Kankakee, Illinois.
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Sun
Bloomington
Ind
Charles Rose
Rose
Indianapolis
Tallest Little Democrat Gets There With Wit
A political column mocks party leaders and calls for accountability. It criticizes attitudes toward the Payne Aldrich bill and political showmanship, urging the nation to roll up sleeves and clean house. The piece references Osawatomie and Saratoga and contrasts progressive ideals with party loyalty.
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Osawatomie
Saratoga
Columbia
Indianan elected to Authors' Club in Greencastle
Greencastle Indiana October 4 Jesse W Weik of Greencastle has been elected a member of the famous Authors club of London England The club was founded by Oliver Goldsmith and few Americans have been admitted Weik is author of many books and an authority on Abraham Lincoln
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That
Oliver Goldsmith
Weik
Abraham Lincoln
Inventor Bates Reveals Glass Blowing Machine
Dunkirk Indiana October notice announces A J Bates, a former local resident, has invented a glass blowing machine capable of producing glass cylinders twenty to twenty five feet long and sixty four inches in circumference, far larger than those made by traditional hand methods.
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Dunkirk
Ind
A. J. Bates
Woman Held For Grave Offense In Flower Theft
Michigan City Indiana October 4 A woman named Mrs Andrew Haneyzewski was arrested for stealing flowers from graves. Police say a pattern of thefts existed for some time and Greenwood Cemetery Superintendent Ered Krueger reports more flowers were stolen on the preceding Sunday than the defendant could have taken.
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Andrew Haneyzewski
Ered Krueger
Greenwood Cemetery
Haneyzewski
Newcastle marks up two new records in first day
Newcastle Indiana reports the first day school enrollment reaching 1352, the largest ever, while the circuit court docket grows heavier than before. In Hartford City Pauline Woods, 19, completed painting the curtain at the Star theater, displaying professional skill learned from her sign-painter father.
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Newcastle
Ind
Circuit Court
Hartford City
Pauline Woods
Star Theater
Kilmer Institute Promises Cures At 17 West Ohio Street Indiana
The Dr Kilmer Medical Institute locates permanent offices at 17 West Ohio Street claiming best equipped facilities in Indiana. They promise quick and permanent cures for many ailments and invite calls for examination. Women urged to consult to avoid surgical operations. list includes male and female weakness catarrh deafness and other diseases with hours and contact.
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Dr. Gilmer Medical Institute
West Ohio Street
Dr. Kilmer Medical Institute
We. Ohio Street
Indiana
Yan. m
Bearley-Wallis Co Factory and National Note Items
Fragmentary notice lists Bearley-Wallis Co at West Market Street and Parry Auto Co Factory. Mentions monitor trucks cages and Silver Avenue Overland? depot with unclear items and a national note. Contains scattered company names and vague references to cages and depots.
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Bearley-Wallis Co
West Market Street
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Indianapolis Automobile Directory
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