Deaths Grip and Forgery Case in 1908 Indiana News
Theo Whitesell pleaded guilty in criminal court to forging and cashing checks to fund a trip to Colorado Springs for health, after a prior prison term for attempting to rob a streetcar. Destitute due to tuberculosis, he sought release from jail as physicians report his critical state and infection risk.
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Theo Whitesell
Colorado Springs
Whitesell
Coaloradoy
Flo
Indianapolis
Physiciana
Pritchard
Whitecell
Bulgarian King Proclaims Bulgaria Free and Independent
Prince Ferdinand today issued a proclamation declaring Bulgaria free and independent. Princess Eleanore and children left for Tsernovo as Ferdinand and ministers convene. War would pit Turkey against Bulgaria with Germany France and Austria's stance crucial. Ferdinand and cabinet reportedly act in harmony.
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Suofija
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Eleanore
Tenants perished in fiery tenement blaze on Mulberry
A deadly fire at a Mulberry Street tenement killed ten residents and left six injured or dying. Firefighters rescued many, including six children. A modest unnamed rescuer helped evacuate victims and refused recognition, stating he did not want medals. Police seek official details on incendiary action and suspect barrels of oil-soaked rubbish brought into the hall.
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Iim
Tony
Venanis
Tot And His Og Wandering Home
Harold Smith aged three and his dog Tip wandered downtown to view the soldiers’ monument. After walking many blocks and becoming tired, they were found at Ohio and Pennsylvania streets by Officer Ray and taken to police headquarters. Harold, called bright and unafraid, admits running away for a second time and talks freely while awaiting custody of his parents.
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Harold Smith
Tip
Harold
Wis Dor
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ray
Topelies
Charg
Marran McGregourie
Mareld
Eighteenth Street
Gregoire
Jealous Husband Shoots Wife Then Kills Self in Chicago
George H. Gilson, in Chicago, shot at his wife fatally wounding her, then aimed at Miss Jennie Barnes and mortally wounded himself. The couple had recently separated and his jealousy was noted.
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Chicago
George H. Gilson
Shay
Jennie Barnes
Gilson
Pay Day Drums May Goist Man a Dutiful Wife
Emma E. Warrrigan sues for divorce from Thomas J. Harrigan after a 1902 separation caused by his drunken attacks. She alleges he struck choked and strangled her and notes his volatility when he has money for liquor.
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Arated
Harrigan
Doizes in PoliticS HERE and THERE
Mr Bryan heard and accepted as true Roosevelt will make set speeches in New York Indiana Des Moines Omaha Denver and San Francisco Likely other stops from his train. Debs spoke to 8000 in Tippodrome New York after addressing American theater crowd. Taft to speak in St Joseph Missouri Hughes to speak in St Paul Bryan at his Lincoln home.
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Roosevelt
New York
Indiana
Des Moines
Omaha
Denver
San Francisco
Loebsasia
Mr. Debs
Tippodrome
American Theater
W. H. Taft
St. Joseph
Gov. Hughes
St.Paul
Mr. Bryan
Lincoln
War on spitters begins fines for three offenders
After a year the anti spitting crusade woke with three men fined one dollar each in police court for spitting on the sidewalk. Samuel Hasler of 1641 Arsenal avenue William Fick and Ralph Funkelhaarse were named. Louis Knauss asked for postponement. The program is run by the City Board of Health with health inspectors and is endorsed by physicians.
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Louis Knauss
Trovey Street
Samuel Hasler
Arsenal Avenue
Willam Fick
Ralph Funkelhaarse
City Board of Health
Judge Roby Returns to Bench After Illness
Judge Frank Roby of the appellate court returns to his office after a month’s absence due to illness. He shows improved health and resumes duties, resisting political dictations from state Republican figures who had pressed a political assessment.
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Frank Roby
Appellate Court
GITY EMPLOYE HURT BY AN AUTOMOBILE
David Giblin a driver for a city street sweeper was injured when a car driven by W H Bass struck his team on Massachusetts Avenue near Noble Street. The mules bolted and Giblin fell dislocating his ankle and he was taken to City Hospital.
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David Giblin
City Hospital
W. H. Bass
Giblin
Massachusetts Avenue
Noble Street
Auto Stolen From Residence In Meridian Street Area
Auto of A. G. Snyder of 2 1 N. Meridian Street was taken from the rear yard Sunday night. Police asked to search for the missing vehicle. Also an advertisement offers a fruit set at 49 cents at National Furniture Co., 385 343 W Washington Street.
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A. G. Snyder
Meridian Street
The
National Furniture Co
Washington Street
Vast European conference may mediate Bulgaria's independence
Constantinople October 3 A grand European conference with representatives of all continental powers may be convened to mediate Bulgaria's declaration of independence. Turkish officials say Bulgaria acted with German friendship in proclaiming freedom. Steps Turkey will take remain unclear as Europe watches for universal action.
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Bulgaria
Germany
Turkey
Europe
Bulgarians Ready to Field 150000 For War
Paris dispatch reports from Sofia that about 150000 Bulgarians are ready to march at once. The army is well equipped and disciplined, with war material largely supplied by French firms as the Balkan crisis sharpens.
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Paris
Matin
Sofia
Bulgaria
Brooklyn Defeats Philadelphia On Opening Game
Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 6 to 1 in the first game here today. The Brooklyn lineup included Wilhelm and Dunn while Philadelphia featured Sparks and Jacklitsch. This scores a decisive early win for Brooklyn in the series.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Wilhelm and
Dunn
Sparks
Jacklitsch
Balkans War Rumors Trigger Stock Slump Worldwide
Reports from London Paris and Berlin on October 5 described broad declines in stocks as fears of Balkan war spread. Consols fell in London, bourse prices slid in Paris with Turkish bonds and Ottoman Bank shares dropping, and Berlin also saw bank stocks retreat amid orient-related concerns.
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London
Balkans
Stock Exchange
Paris
Berlin
Deutsche Bank
Greenwood women petition to suspend Lyons sentence
Thirty one Greenwood women from a local women’s club petitioned Criminal Judge J A Pritchard to suspend the sentence of William Lyons near Southport who was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill Edwin Waddell. Lyons after a violent confrontation obtained a revolver and razor returned to Southport and fired three times at Edwin Waddell. The case was ruled aggravated viciousness and Lyons was jailed Saturday night as the petition arrived late, leaving onlookers astonished by the Greenwood club’s bid to save him.
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Greenwood Woman's Club
William Lyons
Edwin Waddell
Southport
Lyons
Pose
Gregory Waddell
A Barn at Stockyards Killing Shocks Town
Milton Dawson aged 25 and a black man, Alien Golder aged 24, both residents of local streets, were involved in a fatal shooting at the Blair Baker horse barn in the stockyards Monday afternoon. Golder says Dawson had threatened him after learning Dawson carried a revolver. Golder shot Dawson as he approached the barn, a magazine revolver found on Dawson.
Yom Kippur Observed Across New York City
Yom Kippur is strictly observed on the east side with most businesses closed. More than 500000 Jews in Greater New York are marking the day, causing high demand for synagogue seats and pushing halls like Tammany Hall and Everett Hall to serve as temporary houses of worship.
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Greater
New York
Tammany Hall
Everett Hall
McDonald 15 Sentenced for Dwyer Killing Taken to Penitentiary
Terre Haute Ind Oct 6 Henry McDonald who was sentenced to two to 21 years for killing Detective Dwyer was taken to Michigan City penitentiary Saturday night. He was found guilty of manslaughter.
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Dwyer
Michigan City
Negro slayer pleads guilty in manslaughter case
Alfred Hanley, negro, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced Monday in criminal court to two to 21 years in the state prison. Hanley killed George Reed, his brother in law.
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Alfred Hanley
Hanley
George Reed
Two Trusties Escape from Workhouse in Crippled Prisoner Case
Cloud Beaver, crippled and on crutches, escaped from the workhouse Sunday with Virgil Pollard, 24. The two trusties left the gate in workhouse uniforms and are being sought by police and workhouse officials.
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Cloud Beaver
Virgil Pollard
Beaver
Workhouse
Governor Hanly Cuts Speaking Trip in Indiana
Governor Hanly traveled to Waynetown to address Republican supporters and will speak in Crawfordsville before returning on Wednesday. He emphasizes party aims during the trip.
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Hanly
Waynetown
Republican Party
Crawfordsville
Blizzard cripples Butte area with six inch snowfall
A general blizzard hit Butte and surrounding areas with six inches of snow, disabling telephone and telegraph lines and halting trains. Other notices report Charles A. Weare filing for bankruptcy with liabilities over one million dollars and assets of half a million, and Secretary Loeb denying a claim about Longworth and presidential succession. Fire destroyed the Central and Blair hotels and two groceries in Ebensburg, with losses around $67,000. The Mountain Ash Male Choir from South Wales performed for President Roosevelt at the White House.
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Butte
Mont
Ebensburg
Central
Blair
Washington
South Wales
Roosevelt
White House
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