Detectives Engage Another Crew in Michael Murder Case
Investigators linked a second crew to the Michael murder as detectives pressed for leads. Authorities declined to disclose further details but said cooperation from witnesses is ongoing.
10 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1909
Page
1
Investigators linked a second crew to the Michael murder as detectives pressed for leads. Authorities declined to disclose further details but said cooperation from witnesses is ongoing.
Detroit reports a Carmichael barrel found in transit containing carpet rags, confirming Mrs. Carmichael’s shipment claim. Police in Chicago and Evansville pursue Rev John H Carmichael as the Adair Mich case widens with detectives seeking a third party and the motive remains unsolved.
Governor elect Marshall denied backing any candidate for the United States Senate after a local paper claimed he supported John W. Kern. He told Edward G. Hoffman in Indianapolis that the report was unwarranted, marking his first public statement on the race.
Havana January 9 Company I of the signal corps sailed from here today and rests en route to Fort Sam. The brief dispatch notes unit movement and destination as part of postwar assignments. No further details were provided on timing or mission.
Ray Michael of Dunkirk reports his horse and buggy were stolen from R. A. No. 1 while he danced at John Colvin's dance hall. Police were notified at 1 a.m. but no trace found. Michael names George Williams and an unknown accomplice as suspects. The theft occurred as the owner danced inside Colvin's venue.
Justice Tompkins ruled Harry K. Thaw is entitled to a trial on whether he has recovered sanity and can be at large. The hearing on the habeas corpus petition was held in Nyack with Thaw remanded back to the Mattea wan asylum until a location for the trial is decided.
The Kansas Supreme Court sustained a $12,000 fine against International Harvester for violating state anti trust laws. The Shawnee County district court had imposed the penalty, and the ruling was announced today in Topeka.
Constantinople dispatch says the Austro Hungarian ambassador informed the Grand Vizier under new instructions that Austria Hungary is ready to offer ten million eight hundred thousand dollars as indemnity for annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina.
General Nicholas Rolando, a former Venezuelan revolutionist, was accorded an unprecedented ovation on arrival from New York. The railroad station and streets leading to the city were crowded with friends and followers, all enthusiastic over his reappearance.
Indianapolis Jan. 3 The plunder committee forecasts fewer employes and announces several appointments for the Indiana House. Thomas R. Marshall to be inaugurated Monday on a larger platform. Hanly to escort, Hall to be lieutenant governor, with ceremonies at the State House and Senate.
Last night at about 9 30 an unknown man attempted to hold up Mrs Maroney at Broadway between 8th and 9th but the move failed as she screamed and several men assisted. The would be thief fled down an alley leaving little money in the purse. Mrs Maroney could not identify the attacker and police have little to work on.
Remains of James Kern will be buried in Pensacola Florida where he died. Relatives reached the decision yesterday. His son arrived from St Louis to settle the estate and return to his post. Justice James Reed will manage the estate with George Miles formerly of the Murdock Hotel in the city assisting.
Henry Brookmeyer Sr a longtime Logansport resident born in Heimsen Germany died at 81 after eight weeks with bronchial pneumonia. He emigrated in 1849 and built a wagon shop and later a grocery business at 416 Third Street. Survived by wife and four children the funeral is at German Lutheran church with interment at Mt Hope.
Mrs. Aunna Moore 40 wife of William B Moore of Chicago reportedly killed herself on a Wabash train between Sibley and Forrest Illinois. She cut her throat with a razor in the toilet room as the train moved and was found bleeding by arrival of helpers.
Representative Mur dock of Kansas and four fellow congressmen return from a canal zone tour praising Gatun dam site and progress on the Isthmus. The group expresses enthusiasm over the work done and the expected completion date.
Sary Ann Smith, a female character in local police circles, passed through Logansport on Panhandle train No 1 at 3 a.m. en route from Indianapolis to Chicago. She blamed Indiana authorities for limited arrests and said she would seek Illinois, noting fond memories of the city and its policemen.
Twenty five men labor at the Hartsell farm site opening a quarry for Keifer and Company. A crusher will be established soon and more workers will be added later.
William Bell was found guilty by a Laporte circuit court jury of bribing jurors. Judge Drummond deferred sentencing to allow motions for a new trial. The punishment ranges from two to fourteen years in the state prison. this closes the involvement of the third member of the quartet tied to the October jury bribery in Laporte.
Philip Deusner, well known in Kokomo, is dangerously ill at his home and expected to live only a short time. He formerly worked here for the Western Union company.
Senator Tillman reports missing papers important to his reply to the president and the Oregon land controversy. He says the envelope with documents was left in his Capitol desk during a March illness and cannot now be found. He does not accuse a detective but notes possible access to his room and desk.
Union City Tennessee January 9 Judge Jones denies a new trial for six Night Riders found guilty of the Capt Vinton Ratiken murder. Garrett Johnson Tid Bur ton Roy Ransom Fred Pinion Arthur Clear Samwel Applewhite face possible execution February 19. Bud Mortis Bob Huffman receive twenty year prison terms. defense plans appeal to state supreme court after overruled motion.
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