Pigeon Plot Foiled at Court House Tower
Last night three men led by Sheriff W B Enyart and Race Williamson tried to nab pigeons from the court house tower using a net and gunny sacks. The birds outsmarted the plan as Williamson Brown and Enyart failed to capture any, leaving the sheriff asleep with only one pigeon in the bag.
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Race
Williamson
Sheriff’s Office
Court House
Brown
Sheriff Enyart
Sherif Enayatt
Frisco Kid Fred Racik Wins Berlin Bootshine Reward
Fred Racik a sixteen year old San Francisco bootblack known as the Frisco Kid has won an amusing victory in Berlin after three months of pursuing the Kaiser. He received a formal palace order to shine the crown prince in Potsdam and later plans to polish the Kaiser’s shoes aboard Allison Armour’s yacht at Kiel next June.
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Fred Racik
San Francisco
Berlin
Europe
King Edward
England
Leopold
Belgium
Loubet
Paris
Potsdam
Racik
Kaiser
Kiel
Allison Armour
Chicago
Birds Freeze and Starve Prompt Indiana Audubon Call
William Watson Woollen of the Indiana Audubon Society urges awareness of bird hardship during cold snow. He proposes humane steps to aid birds by providing food and shelter, sweeping snow, scattering meal and suet, and placing it in trees where they can access it. He stresses birds protect and aid people in winter emergencies.
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William Watson Woollen
Chaiman
Indiana Audubon Society
Miners Injured In Icy Mountain Wagon Crash
Eleven miners returning from the eastern mine to Virginia City Mont were injured when their wagon slid on glare ice near Brown canon. The vehicle overturned and crushed to splinters after striking a tree. five remain in hospital seriously hurt while others were bruised.
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Virginia City
Mont
Brown Canon
Rockefeller Refuses Comment On Rumors Inhouse Interview
A Scripps-McRae associate recalls a call to John D. Rockefeller’s Lakewood home seeking a brief statement to quiet circulating rumors. The housekeeper, Mrs. Thornbury, declines to relay any message and the reporter is told Rockefeller has no wish to comment. The line ends abruptly with the receiver hung up.
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John D. Rockefeller
Stere
Scripps-McRae Press
Lakewood
Rockefeler
Mr. Rockefelter
Behring Sea Tunnel Rivalry and Ocean War Insurance
London papers discuss a rumored Behring Sea tunnel linking America and Asia but doubt its feasibility due to population and resources. The London Chamber of Commerce urges a national indemnity scheme to insure ocean commerce in war, arguing government insurance could prevent price spikes and famine during seizures.
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London
America
Asia
Behring Sea
Council of the
London Chamber of Commerce
Council
Indiana Patents Granted Last Week Reported by C A Snow Co
Indiana patents granted last week listed by C A Snow Co patent attorneys in Washington DC include Oscar FE Halderman Marion grate Carl V Honecker O W Kippie Brookville window lock John P Jackson Orleans attachment for spectacles Stacy B O Dell and H W Smitevy Ogdon non refillable bottle James W Place H L Center Decatur shipping book Nicolas Zangerle South Bend boring bot er aguar Copy of any patent warrants ten cents in stamps with paper date to C A Snow Co Washington DC
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C A. Snow & Co
Washington, D. C
Oscar FE. Halderman
Marion
Carl V. Honecker
O. W. Kippie
Brookville
John P. Jackson
Orleans
Stacy B. O'Dell
H. W. Smitevy
Ogdon
James W. Place
H. L. Center
Decatur
Nickolas Zangerle
South Bend
Boter Aguar
Watens
C. A
Spring Arrives After Equinox Snow Storm
Tomorrow marks the vernal equinox and the end of winter as spring begins with a snow shower. The recent equinoxial storm melts as the sun warms twelve inches of snow, bringing general rejoicing despite a mild winter.
Women Win Out on Charity Board Appeal in Richmond
The Wayne County board of charities appeal swayed Richmond officials as the county council voted Saturday against a national plan for a separate women’s organization, signaling a shift in local policy.
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Wayne County Board of Charities
Richmond
Nation For Women
Women Win Reconsideration of Aid for Jail Project
In a county meeting the requested $4 200 appropriation faced lengthy debate. After persistent advocacy by the women on the charity board the motion was reconsidered and carried. The jail for women will be built adjoining the Home for Friendless Women under its direction.
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Hastile
Sensational confession in Dothan triple murder case
A detective claims the mystery of the Christmas family killings near Dothan Alabama is solved. Will Christmas and Walter Holland were arrested after a long undercover operation involving a ventriloquist and a mule aiding testimony. Reward money near 2500 dollars drew public outrage and pursuit.
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Will Christmas
Walter Holland
Christmas
Dothan
Ala
Taltonwood
Neanly
Dethan
Sweeper Off the Track Halts Snow Clearing Effort
Yesterday no attempt to clear Fifth street snow between Market and Broadway. Last evening after six, a big sweeper was used and bucking began at Broadway. The machine ran off the track and swept brick pavement before being returned to the rails.
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Fifth Street
Market
Broadway
Attorneys Seek More Hearing On Purview Question In Strebel Case
In Guthrie Kentucky court, Special Judge Guthrie weighs whether the Nicholson liquor law is repealed by the 1905 codification. Attorneys for Strebel argue the old law does not apply as the word purview dictates what falls under the new act. A ruling was expected to hinge on the Supreme Court interpretation of purview with a decision anticipated tomorrow.
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Frank Y. Gutime
Valentine Strebel
Guthrie
Thomas DB. Reeder
Strebel
Tate
Supreme Court of Kentucky
Did Not Know It Was Loaded Wild West Musket Incident
Fred Beinbeck age 16 of Bowling Green Ohio shouted a brother Louis to play wild west with an old musket. Louis ran and fell with a fatal side wound. The weapon was loaded, and the boys fled to the attic without realizing the danger.
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Llet
Fred Beinbeck
Bowling Green
Louis
Sleepwalking misadventure ends with head gash in Rushville
John Kirkpatrick, son in law of Mayor George P. McKee, traveling from Janesville, Wisconsin, awoke under a hotel bed in Rushville with a three inch cut. He described pursuing a burglar under the bed in a wild struggle while his hair caught in the springs.
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Janesville
Wis
Rushville
Ind
Kirkpatrick
Annunciation Sunday Observances Across Churches
The Annunciation Sunday on March 2 is celebrated as a major Roman Catholic festival and a feast in Anglican and Episcopal churches. The scene often depicts Mary kneeling or reading, with Gabriel presenting the message and sometimes the Holy Spirit as a dove.
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Gabriel
St. Augustine
Hen Will Kill Mice At Marion Home
A hen at Nathaniel Wood's home in Marion has developed a taste for mice. Reports say she has killed two mice previously and on Saturday chased and killed another in view of family members. The bird reportedly seizes the mouse in its bill and shakes it until it dies.
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Nathaniel Wood
Marion
Tishock Seeks New Trial In Promissory Note Case
Andrew Tishock filed for a new trial after a Terre Haute jury ruled against him in a $1,425 promissory note suit against George S. Kistler as administrator of Julia A. Thompson estate. The jury's verdict surprised many as no damages were awarded. A boiler explosion defense claim and counter claims were part of the trial, with last night lasting deliberations.
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Andrew Tishock
McConnell
Jenkines Jenkines & Stuart
George S. Kistler
Julia A. Thompson
Terre Haute
Tishock
Suit Dismissed in Malone Versus Hall and King
The circuit court dismissed the case of Elmer E. Malone against Frank B. Hall and R. B. King seeking $100 on a promissory note. This action ends the suit filed earlier.
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Elmer E. Malone
Frank B. Hall
R. B. King
Seybold Dry Goods Case Seeks Probate Claim Resolution
In the case of George W. Seybold and Bro against Quincy A. Myers executor of DeWitt Justice’s estate a claim of 106 25 was allowed in circuit court this morning.
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George W. Seybold
Reward Offered For Mosquitoes In New Orleans
Notice promotes a bounty system on stegomyia mosquitoes in New Orleans. First live female specimen delivered to the city health board earns 5, subsequent live females earn 2 and 5 cents per mosquito for all dead or alive, regardless of age or sex, with households urged to inspect rooms and cellars and bring specimens to the health office.
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New Orleans
City Board of Health
Board of Health
Italian laborer knocked down by switch engine last night
Antonio Angeli, an Italian laborer, was struck by a switch engine in Pandan yards while clearing snow from the right of way. He was rolled some distance before the engine stopped. He suffered bruises with no broken bones and is recovering at St. Joseph's hospital. doctors reported after examination.
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Antonio Angeli
Pandanaie
Drs. Shultz & Hetherington
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Land Transfer Record for Kissler to Myers in Noble Township
Frank M. Kissler Com. transfers 40 acres in Noble township to Jacob I. Myers. Property description: southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 20. Consideration listed as 1600 dollars. Document notes D. and s. w. indicate subdivision details.
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Frank M. Kissler
Jacob I. Myers
S. W
N. W
Noble Township
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