Lamphere appeals to Indiana Supreme Court in Gunness arson case
Ray Lamphere, in prison for arson in the Gunness house fire that killed Belle Gunness and her three children, appeals after Laporte circuit court denied a new trial. Attorneys Worden and Weir filed the appeal. thirty days to file a bill of exceptions. The appeal challenges nine defense instructions and nine given by state or court, including a disputed arson verdict on a murder by arson indictment.
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Laporte
Worden
Weir
Ray Lamphere
Gunness
Belle Gunness
Indiana Supreme Court
Richter
Hidden Door and a Mysterious Letter in the Dunsmeir House
The narrator spies Ashton and a stranger move in the Dunsmeir house. A hidden door opens to a wall secret chamber where a pale man reads a fragile letter. The tale foreshadows further nocturnal visits and a Bergheim message tied to a troubling clue.
Heir Sues in Canada Over Walkerville Property Claim
Mrs. Joseph Labadie of South Bend, via attorney J Leon Gould, sues in Essex Ontario county Canada circuit court for a tract of land where Walkerville stands. She is among 12 heirs seeking to reclaim a property valued above $1,000,000.
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South Bend
Joseph Labadie
J. Leon Gould
Indiana Harbor
Indianapolis
Circuit Court of
Essex
Ontario County
Canada
Walkerville
Desperate Jail Break Attempt Foiled by Sheriff
James Scott a horse trader jailed in Crawfordsville for stabbing Officer John Brothers made a major escape attempt Monday night. He pried the cell lock nearly free and armed himself with a heavy spike before being captured by Sheriff Edward Lawrence.
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Crawfordsville
James Scott
John Brothers
Edward Lawrence
Scott
Liberty
Mrs J H Eels Seeks Divorce In Laporte
Frieda Eels sues for divorce from John H Eels formerly of Chicago and manager of a Laporte office. She accuses him of habitual drunkenness. the couple married February 20 1897.
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J. H. Eels
Laporte
John H. Eels
Chicago
Chicago Commission and Brokerage
Frieda Eels
Nicholson Decries Jails and Calls for Reform
Timothy Nicholson, returning from the American Prison association meeting in Richmond Virginia, says improving county jail conditions and establishing workhouses is the most important task in state prison reform.
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Nicholson
Richmond
Timothy Nicholson
American Prison Association
Burden Receives 3200 From Government Over Cherokee Tie
Richmond December 1 H C Burden a local mechanic was paid 3200 by the national government for his relation to Chief Morning Star of the Cherokee tribe who was moved from Alabama to Indian territory years ago.
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Richmond
H. C. Burden
Burden
Morning Star
Alabama
Indian Territory
Tragic double ending as man shoots woman then himself
In Fort Wayne on Monday night S J Byman fatally shot Myrtle Evans after a dispute over a meeting. he then injured himself with the same revolver and died within minutes. Both individuals are described as Black.
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Fort Wayne
Myrtle Evans
S. J. Byman
Byman
Conscience Money Sent Over Four Decades
C Vail a Colby Kansas contractor told George Link clerk of Laporte county circuit court he sent a draft for 11.90 as repayment for money he says he wrongfully collected from Laporte county forty years ago citing eternal welfare concerns.
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Laporte
C. Vail
Colby
Kan
George Link
Laporte County
Mills Fire Destroys Chrisney Flour Mills Elevator
Evansville Dec 1 Fire believed incendiary destroyed the flouring mills and train elevator of George J. Clement at Chrisney. The total damage runs about 15000 dollars with insurance covering about half.
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Evansville
George J. Clement
Chrisney
Notre Dame Freshman Paul E. Smith Dies in Typhoid Illness
Paul E. Smith of Portland Oregon a Notre Dame freshman died here Monday after about four weeks of illness from typhoid fever. The incident was reported from Notre Dame in December.
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Notre Dame
Paul E. Smith
Portland
Ore
Notre Dame University
Lads Die in Walkerton Cave-in Pit Accident
South Bend reports Vernon Cripe aged 14 and Walter Evans aged 16 died when a pit cave-in at Walkerton on Monday trapped them. Authorities said they were playing in the pit at the time of the collapse.
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South Bend
Vernon Cripe
Walter Evans
Walkerton
Mine Buildings Destroyed in Davids Coal Mines Fire
Evansville reports a fire at the Davids coal mines destroying several outbuildings. The loss is estimated at 25 000 dollars with insurance.
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Evansville
Davids
Elwood Man Accidentally Shoots Shoulder During Hunt
David Lewis of Elwood accidentally shot himself in the shoulder while hunting. Henry Stein, a known Plymouth resident, died by his own hand through self inflicted gunshot. The Notre Dame basketball tear will visit major universities this winter.
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David Lewis
Elwood
Henry Stein
Plymouth
Notre Dame
Real estate transfers and mortgages in Logansport area
Della Parker and others convey part fractional land to William H. Parker for 17.38 acres at Adams township for 1000 dollars. Margaret C. Hadley and others transfer to George Ashfield land along Wabash and Erie canal bed for 1000 dollars. Elbert W. Shirk trustee to George Ash and others same tract for 1600 dollars. John D. Ferguson and wife to George R. Little and wife part of Lot 20 Harvey Heaths Add West Side Logansport for 700 dollars. Logansport Loan & Trust Co. trustee to John Daley Lot 76 J T McNary’s Add East End Logansport for 300 dollars. Six real estate mortgages totaling 1600 dollars and two chattel mortgages totaling 600 dollars filed. Asthma sufferers should know this Foley s Honey and Tar has cured many hopeless cases. Mrs Adolph Buesing Davenport Iowa reports a 50 cent bottle cured her asthma after twelve years of illness.
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Della Parker
William H. Parker
N. W
Adams
Margaret C. Hadley
George Ashfield
Foley
Adolph Buesing
West Third Street
Davenport
Iowa
W. H. Porter
Memorial to founder of the Y M C A planned by George Williams
London reports Mr George Williams arranging to send photos of the monument to his father Sir George Williams the founder of the Y M C A to Y M C A members worldwide. The memorial was unveiled at St Paul’s Cathedral on November 6.
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London
Sir George Williams
Young Men’s Christian Association
George Williams
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Silver and graphite misnomers in common metal statements
The text explains that German silver is an alloy of copper nickel and zinc without real silver. It also notes that lead pencils do not contain lead but graphite, a form of carbon.
Maurice and Rosaline Share Tea Cake Flour Tie
Maurice notes the tea cakes sent were baked with Gold Medal Flour, and Rosal ine responds with a personal remark.
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Maurice
Rosaline
What to Do for Burns and Scalds
In case of a burn or scald apply Chamberlain's Salve on a soft cloth to relieve pain almost instantly. It aids healing and minimizes scarring if the injury is not severe. Sold by W. H.
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Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Hay
Harfina
W. H. Porter
Ashton
Colgate
Dunsmeir
Chamberlain
Remedy Co
Boston
Mass
The Winter Girl and the Springtime Miss Tripping Tale
A playful verse humorously contrasts Winnie as the winter girl versus the springtime miss. The narrator riffs on fashion and public perception, noting Winnie’s flashy outfits and a fashion misstep hinted by a joke about a dress suitcase used as a purse.
Paul of Thebes and 260 Year Hermit Tale
The fragment recalls Paul of Thebes as the first hermit around 260. It then shifts to a sharp remark about Philippine sugar and the sugar trust, followed by a note on Rockefeller earning $1.50 for testifying in the Standard Oil case. The tone shifts to a cheerful directive and a cat eye daylight observation.
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Paul of
Thebes
Sugar Trust
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
John
Doan’s Ointment Relieves Severe Skin Itching
Logansport Indiana testimony recounts a nine year eczema case cured after two applications. Itching and inflammation ceased quickly and the eruption vanished with ongoing relief. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York sole US agents Remember the name Dean’s and take no other.
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Doan
Logansport
J. C. Michael
Eel River Avenue
Ind
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Theatres Shopping and Business District Breakfast Specials
A La Carte Cape Club offers breakfast for 40cup and table de hotes at 7Sc. Music from 6 p.m. to midnight. Every room has bath. European plan rates: $1.50 per day. Property of L. W. Tuller with M. A. Shaw managing.
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Oln Ne
Theatres
Suncoeon S
L. W. Tuller
M.A Shaw
Mgr
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Schedule Details
Interurban trains depart Fort Wayne routes to Peru Wabash Huntington and intermediate points at 6 05 am 7 35 am 10 05 am 12 35 pm 2 35 pm 4 49 pm 7 05 pm 8 50 pm 4 35 pm For Delphi Lafayette and intermediate points at 6 40 am 9 10 am 11 10 am 1 10 pm 3 10 pm 6 10 pm 7 10 pm 9 10 pm 11 40 pm Car at 8 50 pm to Boyd Park only and 10 35 pm to Improved Freight Service Between Fort Wayne Logansport and Lafayette eastbound 8 08 am and 1 30 pm westbound 18 pm and 3 69 pm
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Peru
Wabash
Huntington
Fort Wayne
Delphi
Lafayette
Boyd Park
Logansport
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