Brown boasted of taking law in own hands in Cotterman murder trial
Defense wraps up its case as Cotterman testifies detailing fear of landlord Brown and prior disputes over farm duties and possession. Cotterman recounts his age birthplaces and move to Kokomo with evidence about the January 5 1908 contract and alleged attempts to eject him. The state to present final rebuttal evidence after cross examination begins today.
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Show Brown
Robert M. Cotterman
Robert Cotterman
Cour
Cotterman
Brown
Miami County
Kokomo
Haynes Automobile Company
Lincoln
Charles Cotterman
Logansport
William
Peters
Galveston
Brow
Elopement and divorce suit filed in Cass Circuit Court
Miss Josephine Tyner of Kokomo eloped with Harland Osborne on December 1909 and married him. Mrs. Osborne files in Cass Circuit Court for divorce and restoration of maiden name, alleging extreme jealousy cruel treatment and false accusations including alleged intimacy with her own brother. Her health suffered from nervous strain and breakdown as a result of the marriage.
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Josephine Tyner
Kokomo
Harland Osborne
Osborne
Kokomia
Investigation into Offensive Talk by U S Officer Taft's Hands
A historic notice reports a probe into reported offensive language attributed to a U S officer associated with Taft. Officials confirm an inquiry to establish facts and determine appropriate action.
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U. S
British tone in Sims London speech draws ire abroad
Press reports say Commander William S. Sims of the U S S Minnesota delivered remarks in London that were seen as distinctly British and potentially offensive to non British nationals. Admiral Murdock relayed the gist to Secretary Meyer, who sent the case to President Taft for action.
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Associated. Press
Washington
William S. Sims
Minnesota
London
Taft
Meyer
Sims
Murdock
Navy
Navy Department
West Virginia Mob Attacks Rail Station Over Negro Prisoner
At Weston and surrounding towns a mob fought to reach William Furby a Black man accused of assaulting Flora Anglin. State troops were deployed to escort Furby to Clarksburg jail as rioters attacked the station breaking windows and firing at the express office while deputies and sheriffs guarded the prisoner inside the steel vault.
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Weston
W. Va
William Furby
Flora Angelin
Clarksburg
Weston ‘Railway Station
Flora ‘Angelin
Furby
Floran “Anglin
Miss Anglan
Swint
Fife
Express Company
Glasscock
Charleston
Grafton
Parkersburg
Reinforcements Move Toward Navarro as Mexican Conflict Grows
AP reports reinforcements left by train to join General Navarro at Pedernales near San Antonio. No recent fighting noted near Mal Paso, though federals fear Insurrectos remain active. A direct report from Ojinaga notes vaqueros armed by an employer defecting to join rebels. If Navarro links, 2,800 federal troops could face renewed battle tomorrow.
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Chihuahua
Mex
San Antonio
Navarro
Pedernales
Mal Paso
Ojinaga
Italian Shot Through Lung Baffles Police at Night Crash
Italian laborer A Guiconi lies in St. Joseph hospital with a bullet wound in the lung after a shooting near Fifth and Canal streets about 5 30 last night. Countrymen say it was accidental. police seek a statement through an interpreter. Another Italian in the hospital died at midnight. Both work for the Panhandle. New York Bank in Trouble Nine branches and deposits totaling 6 912 582, closed by state superintendent for deposits safety and irregular transactions. Chairman Robin in a private sanitarium. directors say he attempted suicide. Depositors may receive 100 cents on the dollar if collateral realises. bank assets include 2 000 000 cash and 3 000 000 quick assets.
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A. Guiconi
St. Joseph Hospital
Fifth and
Canal Streets
Guiconi
Killian & McCloskey Undertaking Establishment
Busjahn
Panhandle
Joseph Robin
The
James H. Gifford
Robin
Hotschkiss
Hunter Killed in Indiana Accident During Retrieve
Ernest Phillips a Frankton druggist was instantly killed in Anderson Indiana when a shotgun under a buggy seat discharged as he tried to pull it out. He had been hunting and placed the gun with the barrel protruding rearward from the seat. He died at home from a stomach wound.
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Associated Press
Anderson
Ind
Ernest Phillips
Frankton
Phillips
Two killed four hurt in Unionville incident
A Unionville incident on December 7 resulted in two deaths and four injuries. Details remain scant but authorities are investigating while identifying victims and involved parties.
Riot Among Gypsies Near Wadsboro Worsens
Associated Press reports a small riot erupted last night near Wadsboro as a man identified as Chief Mitchell allegedly entered a gypsy camp tent and assaulted another band member. Police investigations continue into the incident and motives remain unclear.
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Associated.Press
Charlotte
N.C
Wadsboro
Mitchell
Nonpareil Rescues After Lebra Yacht Wreck Fatalities Reported
The nonpareil pilot boat arrived with Herman Parker and a passenger from the Lebra, a yacht wrecked Sunday night at the northwest jetties. Captain Stuart Bennett and his wife drowned. Three crewmen were rescued Monday. Parker was saved early today after clinging to the wreck for hours. He fled to a small key in a skiff, but an unidentified passing boat did not respond. Parker is bruised and exhausted.
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Associated ‘Press
Key
West, Fla
Herman
Parker
Lebra
Stuart Bennett
New York
Bennett
Seventy Plead Guilty and Four Innocent
The record reports seventy individuals pleading guilty while four claim innocence. Fines and disfranchisement penalties are applied to the guilty parties. Those pleading innocence are awaiting further consideration under court review.
Grand jury cleanup in Adams county indictments soar
West Union Ohio December 27 grand jury investigating vote bribery reports 747 indictments after revisions. 122 indictments today with 145 more expected tomorrow. Seventy pleaded guilty four not guilty. Thomas Poole and John Sofer deny guilt. Sam Howell corrected his payment from 11 to 15 dollars. Frank Salisbury jailed for contempt and intimidation with fines and jail time.
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Associated Press
West Union
Ohio
Grand Jury
Adams County
Blair
Thomas Poole
John Sofer
Sam Howell
Howell
Frank’ Salisbury
Franklin Township
Salisbury
Beng
Reelection of President by Acclamation at Indian Improvement Assembly
The Indian Improvement Association of Indianapolis holds a meeting with officers elected, discusses road bonds and improvements, and notes financial and procedural constraints. The gathering references Terre Haute scenes, Cass County roads, and a Supreme Court decision affecting three mile road work and damages.
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the Indian Improvement, Association
Indianapolis
Peet Ang
Cass - County Road
Benne
Supreme Court
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