Thaw Found Not Guilty by Insanity Verdict in New York
The jury in the Thaw case returned a verdict finding the defendant not guilty on grounds of insanity. Thaw will be sent to an insane asylum. After a long all night session, jurors expressed fatigue and relief as they concluded at approximately 3 o clock. The defendant’s lawyers expect potential escape from confinement, while keepers in the Tombs hoped for a verdict.
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New York
Supreme Court
Thaw
Criminal Court
Secret Society Emblem Prohibition Statute Text
The statute makes it unlawful for non members or non incorporated organizations to wear the badge or emblem of a secret society. Violators are deemed guilty of a misdemeanor under the act.
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Indiana
Hog and cattle market steadies in Indianapolis bid scene
In Indianapolis on February 1 buyers entered slowly as eastern order men bid, lifting hog prices to around 4.45 to 4.60 per hundredweight and leaving most sales near that range. Cattle, calves, and veal showed firmness with little change. sheep and lambs improved steadily with good lambs around 7 dollars and fat sheep steady. Receipts were normal and demand steadier for the period.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Cold Wave Forecast With Six Below Zero Tonight
Weather Bureau predicts a sharp cold wave tonight with temperatures dropping to six degrees below zero. Strong winds and heavy snowfall crippled travel today as trains ran late and roads stayed slick. Forecasters warn of worse conditions ahead though Sunday should bring a partial warmup and fair skies.
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Weather Bureau
Aheed
Severely Injured Reed Boy Struck by Chain Incident
Harry Reed son of W C Reed suffered a painful accident Friday while helping break cornstalks in a field southeast of town. A breaking chain attached to a pole snapped and struck his ankle tearing ligaments. No bones broke but he cannot walk without crutches for some time.
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Harry Reed
W. C. Reed
Death of Milton Caldwell at Jamestown
Milton Caldwell died Tuesday in Jamestown after a lingering illness at eighty six or eighty years old. He is survived by an aged wife. The funeral services were held at 2:20 Wednesday morning with Rev Gregory officiating. Interment followed at Cox Cemetery northwest of Dever.
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Milton Caldwell
Jamestown
Gregory
Cox
I Dever
Hayden Dead After Short Illness in City
J B Hayden died at his East Green Street home at 10 30 last night after a brief two day illness. A native of Kentucky born December 13 1828 he lived in this city for twenty three years and married five times. He leaves a widow eight children three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services are set for Sunday.
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John B. Hayden
East Green Street
Mr. Hayden
Kentucky
Indiana
Hendricks County
Lebanon
Cordelia Ware
Alonzo Hayden
Idaho
Frank Hayden
Sarah Masson
New Ross
Retta la Shon
Indianapolis
Willie Hayden
Oregon
Martha Brown
al Hayden
Elmer Hayden
Helso
Will
Marion
Henry
Liszie Thomilton
Melissa Thomilson
Sallie Ann Snodgrass
Baptist Church
Cartersville
Walnut Street
Chamness
Oak Hill Cemetery
Jamestown Savings Institution Strong, Faces Critics
The article praises Jamestown's savings association for empowering homeowners and saving members money since its founding. It notes many early supporters have dropped out, but credits the institution with steady patronage, courage, and state-leading strength, now in good condition. It stresses need for continued support and time to strengthen its mission.
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Waipess
Suit Brought in Change of Venue for Rail Injury
John Fine sues the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway for damages alleging arm nearly crushed due to railroad employees carelessness. Case moved from Hendricks circuit court to this venue on September 20, 1907 following injury while employed in repair work.
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John Fine
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis Ry. Co
Hendricks Circuit Court
The Evil That Men Do Tribute to a Life in Indiana
An obituary notes Hayden family ties from Hendricks county to Lebanon with multiple marriages, many children and siblings, Baptist church membership, and a funeral planned at Walnut Street Baptist Church with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. The piece also mentions bank loan discussions, a town association pitch, and Hadley construction rail car usage.
New Trial Refused In Crawfordsville City Case
In Frankfort Times report Judge Claybaugh overruled a motion for a new trial in Samuel VanCleave administrator versus the city of Crawfordsville. VanCleave seeks 15000 damages for his wife’s death after a cab accident. jury awarded 3000. The defendant appeals claiming mishandling during departure from the car and a rail switch accident caused injuries leading to amputation.
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Frankfort Times
Claybaugh
Samuel VanCleave
Crawfordsville
VanCleve
Moiles
Crawfordavite
New Officers Treated At Leba Temple Pythian Sisters
Despite bad weather the regular Leba Temple Pythian Sisters meeting drew good attendance. Officers were treated after the session and members enjoyed a pleasant social period with light refreshments.
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Lebanon
Bridge Club Meeting Along The Afternoon
The Afternoon Bridge Club was hosted by Mrs Martin Henry on Thursday. Guests included Mrs Guy A Schults who won the Ming Mable Kletser honor prize and the event featured a prize table and light refreshments.
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Martin Henry Thureday
Mra
Martin Henry
Thureday
Ming Mable Kletser
Guy A. Schults
High School Athletics Preview For Ladoga Team Trip
Boomie Erecy Branch of Sportsie eospyran High School in Ladoga schedules a tour tonight with captain Dar jpall and players Six Whitaker Berry Little and Ottinger. A new gym next summer sparks plans for broader athletics and a strong baseball season led by Hall from Mechanicsburg and catcher Cox. The squad aims to face top Indiana high school teams and contend for state championship honors.
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Ie Eospyran
Ladoga
Darjpall
Six
Whitaker
Berry
Little
Ottinger
Hall
Mechanicsburg
Cox
Bishop McDowell to Speak at Local Methodist Meeting
Bishop McDowell of Chicago will address a February 13 gathering at the Methodist church. Ministers and laymen from surrounding towns are expected to attend, with all city and county Methodists invited along with unaffiliated church members.
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Methodist Church
Bishop McDowell
Chicago
Greencastle
Northwest
Indiana
Fertig files contest over Republican primary results
In Noblesville on February 1, W R Fertig said he would contest the GOP primary for Circuit Court judge alleging improper ballots from Democrats Prohibitionists and residents of neighboring counties who lacked legal voting rights. The recount confirmed Harry Christian won by nine votes, matching the official count. The sheriff recount gave Walter White a 26 vote edge over Lyle York, increasing White's majority by one.
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Noblesville
W. R. Fertig
Fertig
Harry Christian
Sheriff
Walter White
Lyle York
White
Local boy bowler May reach world title at fourteen
MINGET BOWLER CONNERSVILLE ind February 1 Juling Myers age fourteen of this city is believed to be the champion bowler of the world at his age. In a match at Jessop alleys he scored 278 on alternating alleys and had 200 multiple times during the day. Myers is a small lad not weighing over seventy five pounds. Jeevop bine proprietor of the local alleys went to Cincinnati.
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Connersville
Ind
Juling Myers
Jessop
Young Myers
Myers
Jeevop
Bine Prietor
Cincinnati
Five Die In Kansas City Rooming House Fire
Five people died and five were injured in an early morning fire at 111 Wyandotte Street Kansas City arising from a basement natural gas explosion. Victims include Mrs Jenine Bert Mabel Porter Nina Graves Peter Rooney and Charles Johnson all on the third floor. Injured residents were taken to the emergency hospital and survived with minor burns or cuts. Fire crews battled flames as exits were sealed by smoke and the upper doors could not be entered.
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Kansas City
Wyandotte Street
Jenine Bert
Harrisonville
Mabel Porter
Nina Graves
Peter Rooney
Charles Johson
Nina Groves
New Club Formed By Local Ladies
A merry party at Mrs. A. J. Stewart's home organized a new enchre club. Twelve ladies joined as members and named the group The Duodecimus. The next meeting is set for February 6 at Mrs. J. A. White's residence.
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A. J. Stewart
North East Street
Love Nealis
Vivian Stewart
J. A. White
North Lebanon Street
Fire protection plea for three cisterns at town crossings
The Jamestown Press notes local business leaders urge three large cisterns at three main town crossings to supply water for firefighting. It warns current wells would fail to stop a major fire, especially with wind, jeopardizing the whole town.
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Jamestown
Towa
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