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Montpelier Herald

Location

Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1905

Page

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Bowen Is Bounded Loomis Exonerated In Scandal Case

President Roosevelt dismisses Herbert W. Bowen U S minister to Venezuela and exonerates Assistant Secretary Francis B Loomis after a lengthy Loomis Bowen controversy. The letter cites Bowen's conduct as reprehensible and disloyal while finding Loomis not guilty of dishonorable acts though cautioning personal investments during duty.

Washington Herbert W. Bowen United States Venezuela Francis B. Loomis Bowen Loomis-Bowen Roosevelt Taft Loomis State Department Bir. Loomis New York Bermudez Caracas Afr. Loomis Mercado Castro

Man Declines Testimony In Murder Trial At Circuit Court

Jamies Starke the sole state witness refuses to testify against John J. Sehneskes after a dramatic reenactment of a saloon murder. Prosecutors enter a nolle pros as the case falls to trial, while the victim Chiries Mutzherz was killed by masked intruders in a St Louis saloon. A hat bearing the name John J. Schneider appears in the highwaymen’s surrender scene. The discharged man is later arrested and identified.

St. Louis Chiries Mutzherz Jamies Starke John J. Sehneskes Mutzberg Starke John J. Schneider Bicetitar

Not Schneider Linked to Killing. Defendant Exonerated

Starke testified a cream re-enacted the killing with the shooter unmasked and claiming I am the killer not Schneider. With no direct evidence tying Schneider to the crime, the state dropped the case days later.

Starke Schneider

Bribed Legislators Accused in Illinois Chancery Case

Margaret Swift files a chancery bill in Chicago circu it court charging the International Harvester Co. with bribery conspiracy and fraud. She alleges IH spent large sums to influence laws in Illinois Kansas and South Dakota. IH lawyers say the bill lacks merit.

Chicago International Harvester Company Prrs Margaret Swift Illinois Kansas South Dakota The Harvester Company

Philadelphia Ouster and Arrest Link to City Contracts

Philadelphia reports the arrest of John W. Hifi, former chief of the bureau of filtration, on forgery charges tied to city records. The event follows the annulment of a $700,000 contract held by D. J. McNichol & Co. and marks the third arrest linked to city contracts amid a municipal reform drive.

Philadelphia John W. Hifi Bureau of Filtration D. J. McNichol & Co Hill

Drowned Swimmer F H Manger At Cedar Lake Outing

While a Swedish singing society enjoyed an outing at Cedar Lake Hammond Indiana on June 21 F H Manger son of Chicago attempted to swim across the lake He began the crossing but a sudden storm struck midway and he was drowned during the attempt.

Hammond Ind Cedar Lake F. H. Mangerson Chicago

Resignations Stun Duttontable Directors Panel

Paul Morton announces the resignation of James W. Alexander as president and James Hazen Wyde as first vice president of the Dquttable directors in New York. He says other resignations have not yet been acted on as of June 21.

New York Paul Morton Dquttable James W. Alexander James Hazen Wyde

Mystery surrounds May Hill Ingay death at Shelbyville

The May Hill Ingay case enshrouds Shelbyville with a coroner inquest pending and Bruce Britton held at Waldron as a suspect. Blank keys in his possession spark debate over whether the child was slain by a cowardly attacker or injured in a fall as Dr Morris Drake testified the wound might be from a fall.

Shelbyville Ind Little May Hill Ccoroner Bruce Britton Waldron Britton Afton Tenn Morris Drake

Secret Service Probes Cotton Report Leak Allegations

Washington reports the return of John Hyde from Europe to explain claims by the Southern Cotton Growers association that the cotton crop report leaked to brokers before release. Hyde may be absent for a week as Secret Service agents widen an investigation with agents in New York Boston Cincinnati Atlanta and New Orleans. Cheatham of the association funds more evidence and travels to Boston New York and other cities to present it.

Washington John Hyde Bureau of Statistics The Agricultural Department Europe Southern Cotton Growers’ Association Hyde United States Secret Service Mr. Hyde Wer New York Boston Cincinnati Atlanta New Orleans Threie Cheatham

Donahue death sentence affirmed by Indiana Supreme Court

Indianapolis June 21 Edward Donahue's death sentence for murder was upheld by the Indiana Supreme Court. Unless Governor Hanly acts, Donahue faces execution by hanging on July 21, 1905 for shooting and killing Arminter.

Indianapolis Edward Donahue Lake Circuit Court Supreme Court Hanly Donahue Arminter

Donahue Death Penalty Stay Upheld by Supreme Court

The June execution date for Donahue in Hobart Lake County was stayed by the Indiana Supreme Court until July 21. The stay follows an affidavit from Donahue’s attorneys claiming they found insanity evidence after trial. The court notes doubts about insanity and cites late discovery as a weak basis for the claim. Rumors say Governor Hanly may intervene to avert the sentence.

Hobart Lake County Donahue Supreme Court Hanly

Findings of secret service on government agriculture issue irregularities

Washington reporters note June 21 that secret service agents investigating irregularities in the preparation and publication of the recently issued government agriculture report have completed a preliminary drop report. The findings reference charges and actions tied to the handling of the issue.

WII Washington Secret Service

Not Guilty Rivers Sings for Jury That Freed Him

James Rivers, a member of Williams & Walker, is freed by a not guilty verdict after three months in Hennepin county jail for murder. He thanked the jury and sang for them, moving several jurors to tears with selections like The Palms and The Holy City in the courthouse.

Minneapolis James Rivers Hennepin County Rivers Richard Connor Williams & Walker Holy City

Drowned In Sight of Many Near Delta Lake

The body of sixteen year old William Schulte was recovered after drowning while bathing in Delta lake near Fort Wayne Indiana June 2. A hundred bathers were nearby but no one attempted a rescue as he did not rise and sank again after calling for help. Authorities suppose cramps caused the drowning.

Fort Wayne Ind William Schulte Delta Lake

Farm hand remanded after alleged attempt in Tipton

Elmer Cottingham was remanded to jail in $6000 bail after a preliminary hearing before Squire Owen for a reported attempted assault on Mrs. George Grishaw during her husband’s absence. The Grisham family resides near Sharpsville and is well respected.

Tipton Ind Elmer Cottingham George Grishaw Squire Owen Grishan Sharpsvile

Indianapolis Girl Drowns in Wabash River Near Park

Kitty Dean of Indianapolis drowned in the Wabash opposite German National park at Lafayette. She was with Helen Copeland who later found the clothing along the riverbank while the body remained unrecovered.

Lafayette Ind

Escaped Denville Prison Duo Fled Up Elevator Shaft

George Downey and Milton Allen escaped from the Denville city prison on June 21. They climbed an elevator shaft to reach the roof and slid down a water pipe to escape. Downey faces assault on a police officer. Allen is a paroled convict from Chester penitentiary.

Denville Ind George Downey Colered Milton Allen Chester Penitentiary City Downey

Officer Injured at Samar in Skirmish Incident

Captain Charles R. Howland of the Twenty first Infantry suffered a serious accident at Samar P L while in combat. He stepped on a concealed trap and was impaled on bamboo stakes in a trench, later hospitalized as news reached army headquarters. The transport Thomas carried word of the injury from Manila.

San Francisco Army Charles R. Howland Twenty-first Infantry Samar P. L Thomas Manila Howland

Government officials fall under district smoke law

The Washington court of appeals ruled that the district smoke law applies to government buildings as well as private establishments. In overturning a lower police court judgment, the court rejected the claim that executive officers are exempt from municipal regulations, stating there is no law separate for officials and private citizens.

Uncle Sam Washington Court of Appeals District of Columbia Palmer

Will gives father right to smoke all cigars he likes

In Philadelphia on June 21 a strange clause of the Charlotte D. Sage will leaves property to her sister with the condition that their father may smoke all the cigars he desires. The provision highlights an unusual familial stipulation in the estate.

Philadelphia Charlotte D. Sage

H. G. Wilson Promoted to Assistant Superintendent

Friends report H. G. Wilson has been named assistant superintendent over the Indiana pipeline system, succeeding A. C. Beeson. A lifelong Standard Oil employee, Wilson rose from ditch work to telegraphy and leadership, becoming the youngest district foreman in Indiana. The appointment, not publicly announced, drew early congratulations from supporters in Montpelier.

H. G. Wilson A. C. Beeson Indiana Mr. Wilson Herald Wilson Standard Oi! Co Geeson Montpelier Tandis-Steele Landis Wilk

Muncie Hartford & Ft Wayne Interurban Grading Advances

The Muncie Hartford and Ft Wayne interurban line began grading work under Hayes Construction Co. on the Hesher farm north of Bluffton. John Hayes Jr. and family led an eight to ten team crew moving north to start construction. The company also secured and paid for new right of way strips across Studabaker grove and land north of Abe Hesher farm, with payments totaling $3600 and $550 respectively.

Muncie Hartford & Ft. Wayne Interurban Company Hayes Construction Company Hesher Farm Bluffton John Hayes & Co John Hayes, Jr Hayes & Co Ft. Wayne Muncie, Hartford & Ft. Wayne Company Studabaker Grove Johnson Street Abe Heshers Farm Toll Gate School House Ft. Wayne Company

Whitey Kimes sells Montpelier restaurant and leases hotel

The Hartford City Times-Gazette reports that Whitey Kimes, famed Montpelier restaurateur and cigar man, disposed of his restaurant to Pete Bonham and leased the Columbia Hotel, which had just been remodeled and refitted.

Kimes Cigar Mane Montpelier Pete Bonham Columbia Hotel Hartford City Times-Gazette

Children Run Away From Hartford City Guardians

The County Board of Guardians aided by Mrs. Howard placed Minnie Redding eight and Sherman six with a Hartford City home. After a 1:55 PM departure and a 5:35 PM return the children vanished and were later found near the mother’s home west of the shovel factory. They rode the 6:08 PM car to the substation and walked home through the woods. The girl will likely be returned to the home while the boy’s fate remains uncertain.

County Board of Guardians Legion Wm. Carter Hartford City

Trolley Line Contracts Let for Ft Wayne Bluffton Route

Wayne Bluffton and Marion to Ft Wayne trolley line contracts awarded. Myers Construction of Chicago to grade the roadway and Herman W Tapp of this city to build bridges and culverts. Work to begin within 12 days and finish in 60 days with eight bidders. Fort Wayne Sentinel reports a busy project ahead.

Wayne Bluffton Marion Ft. Wayne Walalasy Wage Tion Company Myers Construction Company Chicago Herman W. Tapp Emmons Mr. Emmons Henry C. Paul Caries Murdock Lafayette Ft. Wayne Sentinel

Advertised Letter List for June 17 1905

The notice lists names expected to receive letters on June 17, 1905. E. M. Ayers, Harry Barlette, F. F. Burton, J. H. Lyon, H. L. Murphy, W. E. Nelson, Lem Nicely, Fred Pultzer, Marion Roush, Frank Stadler, Chas. Steel, Chas. Steady, Ted Taylor, J. W. Thompson, Isaac Wright, J. D. White, Mrs. A. Jackson, Hazel Martin, Mary McKenzies, Ed Place, Miss Maggie Nixon, Goldie H. Ward, Ed Smith P. M.

E. M. Ayers Harry Barlette F. F. Burton J. H. Lyon H. L. Murphy W. E. Nelson Lem Nicely Fred Pultzer Marion Roush Frank Stadler Steel Steady Ted Taylor J. W. Thompson Isaac Wright J. D. White A. Jackson Hazel Martin Mary McKenzies Ed Place Maggie Nixon Goldie H. Ward Ed Smith P. M

Remedy for itchiness and travel notes from town

The ad promotes Dean's Ointment as a universal cure for skin itchiness at 50 cents. Pony Williams cannot attend his shop today due to a sprained ankle. Mothers are advised to keep Dr Fisher’s Extract of Wild Strawberry for summer stomach issues. McDowell and Jordan, and Harry Warner’s return from a business trip to the capital are noted.

Dean Pony Williams

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Leathagly Ans Bowen U. S Vyrancis B. Loomis DREAM National Harvesting Company Sation Liberators Meldon Wabach John Hayes & Son Harry Warner Capitol City
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