Grand Jury Busy in McNamara Dynamite Case Nets
Indianapolis reports Detective John W. Morgan who arrested Harry Underwood after the French Lick hotel explosion has been subpoenaed to testify before the federal grand jury. McNamara’s alleged dynamite role and Underwood’s confession are under scrutiny amid broader inquiries into explosions across many cities.
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Taggart Hotel
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Burns
James B. McNamara
McManigal
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St. Louis
Omnaha
Cleveland
Salt Lake
Chicago
Peoria
Leo M. Rappaport
Structural Iron Workers
Membors
Rappaport
McNamara
Governor Hooper Appeals for Aid for Liners' Families
Tennessee Governor Hooper issues an executive call for relief aid to families affected by the stricken liner disaster. He urges swift action and support from state agencies and charitable groups to assist those impacted.
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Dee
Avernor Hooper
Tennessee
Rice Ville
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Knoxville Sentinel
United Shoe Machinery faces antitrust suit in Massachusetts
In Boston the United States District Court in Massachusetts hears a government bill in equity against United Shoe Machinery of New Jersey and related entities seeking to dissolve a claimed 98 percent market control in shoe machinery. The petition asks a breakup to restore competition under the Sherman Act. In Indiana, Felix Ginder, a 42 year old bachelor, died in a house fire near Winamac with suspected foul play under coroner investigation.
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Winamac
Ind
Felix Ginder
Here
Ginder
Life sentence for murder in Terre Haute case
Eugene Holley pleaded guilty to second degree murder for killing his wife using chloroform amid claims the substance had been used for toothache relief. The coroner’s verdict supported his account. He had multiple marriages and holly’s prior Kokomo wife testified. Holley’s real name and family details were noted.
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Eugene Holley
Hest
Mary Owens
Francis Connors
Kokomo
Trolley
Holley
Annie Downey
Fayette County
Cash
Clay County
China Rebels Stand Firm as Talks Fail to Bring Harmony
Dispatches from Peking report no strong hope for a settlement from the rebel government conference. Republican leaders remain optimistic and vow to continue the fight until defeated. Manchus ready to renew hostilities after the armistice ends, while Shanghai plans widen.
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Huan Hsang
Wang She Ming
Yuan Shih Kai
Yuan Shih Kal
Wang
New School Laws Proposed by Kentucky Education Group
Changes recommended by the Kentucky Educational Association legislative committee address state board composition teacher qualifications rural curricula and school district borders. Proposals include making agriculture domestic science and music mandatory after 1914 and granting county boards power to set school boundaries with subdistricts subject to voter approval.
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Pension Bill Passes House With Dollar-A-Day Service
The Democratic House approved the pension service bill by 228 to 92, adding about 75 million dollars annually. Speaker Clark supported the measure. Fitzgerald opposed it, denouncing colleagues’ stance as undermining reform. The Sherwood bill sets monthly rates from 15 to 30 dollars based on service length.
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Pardon Proclaimed for State Guard Officers in Kentucky
Governor Willson granted a full and free pardon to officers and members of the Kentucky state guard who were on duty during the night of disturbances. He commended their high value to the state and stated that in some counties disorderly elements might pursue criminal proceedings against them.
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State Guard
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Brothers Helton kill shot in fugitive jail escape clash
In Manchester Kentucky on December 13 a battle between brothers Robert and William Helton and two deputy sheriffs left William Helton dead. The officers pursued Robert Helton who had escaped from jail.
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Robert
William Helton
Here
Robert Helton
Matewan Town Ravaged by Second Fire in Year
Matewan in Mingo county nine miles east of Williamson suffered a major blaze nearly wiping out the town for the second time in a year. The fire caused about 15000 dollars in damage.
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W. Va
Matewan
Mingo County
Here
Rescue teams count thirty-two bodies from Cross Mountain mine
In Knoxville on December 13 officials report thirty two bodies recovered from Cross Mountain mine, not including the five men saved Monday night. Rescue crews believe two additional miners are alive or wandering in the dark passages, while company officials say eighty seven men remain in the mine.
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Cross Mountain
Weather observations from US bureaus last night
Observations at 8 p.m. show temperatures and conditions for major cities. New York 58 cloudy, Boston 58 clear, Denver 16 clear, San Francisco 48 cloudy, St Paul 26 clear, Chicago 36 cloudy, Indianapolis 40 cloudy, St Louis 36 clear, New Orleans 66 cloudy, Washington 66 cloudy, Philadelphia 58 partly cloudy.
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Wealthy man on trial for cousin's shooting in Warrick County
Caleb Hedges of Stanley, Indiana, one of the county’s wealthiest men, faces trial for the March 22 killing of his cousin Jesse Hedges on a public road after a confrontation over his wife Daisy Hedges. Daley Hedges testified as the lone eyewitness.
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Ind
Caleb Hedges
Stanley
Warrick County
Jesse Hedges
Daisy Hedges
Daley Hedges
Appointment to Kentucky appellate bench by outgoing governor
Governor Willson named R. H. Winn of Mt. Sterling to fill the vacancy on the Kentucky appellate bench created by Judge Q O rear's resignation. Winn, former law partner of O rear, serves as chairman of the Republican state central committee.
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Willson
R. H. Winn
Mt. Sterling
Q O'Rear
Winn
Republican State Central Committee
O’rear
Pardon Frees Fleming County Man Potts
Just before leaving office Willson granted a pardon to Wallace Potts of Fleming county. Potts had nearly confessed to the murder of the woman for which he was convicted.
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Willson
Wallace Potts
Fleming County
Potts
Taft may fail Indiana says Indiana Republican leader
Edwin M. Lee, Indiana Republican chairman, declares Taft cannot carry Indiana. The statement hints Beveridge's wing backing Roosevelt, signaling a shift in Indiana politics as the 1912 convention looms in Chicago with Hill elected chairman and Hitchcock ousted.
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Taft
Washington
Chicago
John F. Hill
Maine
Borah
Harry New
Frank H. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Hill
Republican National Committee
E. M. Lee
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Beveridge
Mr. Taft
Taft Strongest GOP Hope Despite Opposition Voice
A statement from a Washington visit discusses Taft’s renomination strength and Indiana Republicans’ reaction. The speaker questions Taft’s rivals and notes Ohio anti Taft Republicans talk of a presidential preference primary, though nonbinding.
McCreary Returns To Kentucky Capitol As Governor
James B. McCreary resumes governorship in Frankfort after a 36 year absence. He leads a parade with old militia survivors and thousands of Democrats as Chief Justice Hobson administers the oath at the new capitol. Death Follows Farewell Banquet in Manila as Mer Agius dies of peritonitis after a banquet.
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James B. McCreary
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Mer. Agius
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Deadly Quarrel Ends With Tenant Shot Five Times
In Jennings County Indiana Zack Price a retired farmer shot J L Cook a tenant five times during a business dispute at the farm near Butler ville. Price was jailed in North Vernon after sheriff Donell brought him in.
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Ind
Zack Price
Butlerville
J. L. Cook
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Cook
Donell
Buterville
Inquiry Nearing an End in Los Angeles Dynamite Case
Within ten days the Los Angeles investigation into the dynamite conspirators will likely close for the city, with the center of activity shifting to Indianapolis.
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Cal
Indianapolis
Driver of Bloomington Patrol Wagon Drops Dead
William Thomas, longtime driver of the police patrol wagon in Bloomington Illinois, collapsed and died while driving his team on December 31. The Sudden death ends a lengthy city service career and prompted an immediate investigation into the incident.
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Bloomington
Ill
Wiliam Thomas
Could Not Do Without Him Henry Austin’s Slow Pace Delays Wedding
Henry Austin, known for slow but steady work, plans to marry Jennie Blake in the Stumpfield district. On the eve of the wedding his neighbor the Fosters pass by, and Henry jokes he will arrive late to the ceremony. A lighthearted moment captures tension between pace and punctuality.
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Jennie Blake
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Sam McCall
Massachusetts
Senator Burton
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Market Quotations Indianapolis Grain and Livestock
Grain and livestock prices listed for Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and East Buffalo with wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lambs quotes and receipts. Prices shown in various grades and markets with small ranges and time-specific notes.
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Penny postage debate splits Congress over rural and universal plans
Washington dispatch reports one cent postage faces uncertain support as rural routes clash with universal plans. Postmaster and lawmakers favor parcels post on rural routes, while others push broader scope. clips note possible delays until after holidays and list prospective Supreme Court picks from the Intermountain West.
Prince Chun Abdication Era Marks Chinese Manchu Power Share
The article notes Prince Chun’s abdication era and the first power share between a Chinese and a Manchu regent for the infant emperor Pu Yi. It explains naming distinctions used to distinguish Manchu from Chinese identities and highlights the historical significance after nearly 300 years.
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Prince Chun
Ahi Hau
Hsu &Ti Chan
Li Hung- Chang
Hung- Chang
Juf-Lin
Xi-Tung
Pu Yi
Lightning deaths risk compared to Liver illness cited by patient
In 1906 lightning fatalities were 169 nationwide while liver and organ troubles kill many more. Robert Reeves of West Burlington Iowa credits Electric Bitters after doctors gave up on him for virulent liver and yellow jaundice. The tonic is praised as the best remedy for stomach liver nerves and kidneys and blood purification, 50 cents at Knoefel Drug Company.
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Robert Reeves
West Burlington
Knoefel Dreg. Company
Two Men Bound Over in Federal Money Theft Case
John Ray and Charles Ellis and his eighteen year old son were arrested at Mt. Vernon on charges of scumming money and arraigned before U S Commissioner J W Wartmann in Evansville Indiana. They were bound over to a federal grand jury.
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Evansville
Ind
John Ray
Charles Ellis
Mt. Vernon
United States
J. W. Wartmann
A Problem In Mathematics A Washington Instructor Wonders If His Son Inherits Temperament
A Washington mathematics instructor observes his five year old son during a resort visit near the capital. While watching children on a merry go round the father and his brother note the boy’s solemn expression and wonder which child would have a longer ride after a single turn.
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