Former Senator Baker Freed in Bribery Case
In Indianapolis the court dismissed the indictment against former Senator O A Baker after prosecutors cited lack of a key witness following Ananias Baker’s death. The court held the five twenty dollar bills offered as a bribe and tied to the anti cigaret te law, could be returned to charity or to the American Tobacco Company if appropriate. Baker stated he had not been employed by the company though he admitted earlier association with someone who was.
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Baker
Pe. W. Kern
Hooten
Ananias Baker
John W. Kern
American Tobacco Company
Emsploy
Denison
Excitement on Train Crashes Through Car Window
A dramatic incident on a moving train involves a crash through a car window and an accompanying man. Eyewitnesses describe shock as passengers react to the sudden event and authorities begin an investigation.
United Mine Workers Clash at Dominic Company Mines
AP reports in Sydney on July 6 that about 6 000 workers expected to appear at the Dominic company collieries for a show of strength in a contest between the United Mine Workers and the Working Men's Association. Both sides claim a majority of the mine workers.
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Associated Press
Sydney
C. B
United Mine’ Workers
Merica
Working Men's Association
Dominic
New Superintendent Named for Indiana Reformatory
Dr. David C Peyton of Jeffersonville was elected by the board of trustees as superintendent of the Indiana Reformatory after W H Whitaker's resignation. Peyton, 49, will consolidate positions to cut costs and will retain Captain Leon Leaf as second in command. He stressed no political motives in the changes and noted his friendship with Dr. Sharp on the board.
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Tribune
Jeffersonville
Ind
Indiana Reformatory
David Coombs Peyton
W. H.whittaker
Board of Trustees
Peyton
Leon “Leaf
W. HH. Whittaker
Dr. Peyton
Leaf
Whittaker
Harry C Sharp
Board of ‘Trustees
Institution
Sharp
Taft Joins Champlain Tercentenary at Ticonderoga
President Taft and a party including French and British ambassadors attended Lake Champlain tercentenary ceremonies at Ticonderoga. Rain delayed decorations but a welcome train ride and speeches marked the day with Gov Hughes and Ambassador Jusserand among speakers.
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Ethan Allen
Continental Congress
Taft
Albany
New York
Lake Champlain
Hamilton W.babie
New
York
Champlain
Addison Junction
Old Fort
Stephen H. Phell
Robert M. Thompson
Phell
N. Y
Jusserand
Bryce
Ticongeroga
Freight House Planned by Valley Traction on Erie Avenue
Logansport citizens press agitation against using Broadway for freight as Valley traction lines plan a modern freight house on Erie avenue near the gas plant, with possible city council action if the plan is opposed. Officials confirm plans to build, run tracks between the new building and Henderson mill, and may purchase adjoining property.
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Valley Traction
Erie Avenue
Thor
The
Gingles Case Ties Tom Taggart to Trial Testimony
In Judge Brentano's court the state questions Miss Gingles about a room search and a February 16 Wellington hotel incident. She describes being forcibly disrobed by Miss Barrette and Mrs Kenyon, and alleges a mysterious man later tied her to a bed.
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Elia Gingles
Brentano
Agnes ‘Barrette
Cecilia Kenyon
Miss Barrette
Gingles
Miss Gingles
Barrette
Wellington Hotel
Shi
Unknown woman found murdered in New York police say
The body of an unidentified woman was found early today in a house on East 13th Street. There were signs she fought for her life and her head and face were badly battered making recognition impossible. Two men were arrested but not believed to be the murderer.
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Associated
Press
New York
Dynamite Plotman Now French Minister Under Alias
Paris reports Russian revolutionary Bourtsoff charges M Harting chief of Russian police abroad with being Michael Landeren alias Hekkellman Petrov sky a former dynamite plot organizer jailed in 1890. Clemenceau orders inquiry with possible expulsion of Harting if substantiated. Harting is a Legion of Honor member whose title could be stripped.
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Cal Police
Paris
Michael Landeren
Hekkellman Petrov
Identity of victims of river established
Associated Press reports the drowned couple in the St Joseph River tragedy are Mr and Mrs H Lindeman of Chicago. They registered at the Crescent hotel in South Bend before their deaths. The bodies have not been recovered. Joseph Starzynski, the third victim, was thrown from the boat.
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St. Joseph
H. Lindeman
Chicago
the _Crescent
Mich
Bend. Joseph
Starzynski
Dry Beer case tied to Marion court hearing
A Marion court hearing involves Roger Kiley Alfred Henry and others over a dry beer sale dispute. The report notes actions by Dr and attorney with bond set at 200 dollars and references the Capital City Brewing Indianapolis and recent withdrawal of certain malt liquor sales.
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Mario
Roger ‘Kiley
Alfred Henry
Manu
Indianapolis
Miami
Coal crashes through car window as occupant Dr Peyton guards door
A fragmentary report describes a coal piece smashing into a car window and trapping the occupant, with Dr Peyton nearby and the door reportedly locked. The scene hints at a tense moment during a crisis or incident, but details remain unclear from the OCR.
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al Court
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Ibanya
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Ticonderoga
Stamford
Conn
Burlington
Friecht
Valley Line
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Broadway
Logansport
Valley
Indiana Union Traction Companies
Traction
Deimo
Cratic
Lick
the Tribune
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Taggart
Lick Springs
Democratic National Committee
Lieves
Epry
Tom Taggart
French Lick Springs
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Czar
Bourtsoff
Minister of Justice
Harting
Politi
Sky
the ‘Seine
Emperor Alexander III
Premier Clemenceau
France
Legion of Honor
South Bend, Ind
the Man
Marion
Cour
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