Death-Plane Details Emerge In Rankin Murder Trial
Testimony on Captain Ranken murder enters including identification of two masked band members. Ed Powell describes being dragged from bed to join the riders at Walnut Log hotel and overhearing a letter read from Ranken’s valise. Fehringer confesses and implicates Garret Johnson and Boyd Ramson. Tom Wilson linked to the crime.
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Union Q City
Tenn
Ranken
Ed Powell
Behal
Powell
Walnut Log Hotel
Renken
Taylor
Powel
Frank Fehringer
Garret Johnson
Tom Wilson
Wilson
Nashville
Fehringer
Peace Sunday Observed Across DC and Nation
Washington and other areas mark Peace Sunday urged by the American Peace Society. Churches promote peace and oppose navy expansion as denominations and leaders back arbitration and harmony per the London peace congress and Vatican support. A separate report notes the steamer Catalone sank after a collision with the Daghestan near Geddeney channel, with Dagestan crew saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Society
Universal Peace Movement
Unitd States Navy
London
Lambeth Congress
Episcopal
New York
Boston
Gedmney Channel
Castro Open to Patch Up Ties With Venezuela and France
Berlin says President Castro seeks an arrangement to resolve outstanding differences with Venezuela and France. A diplomat accompanying Castro stated arbitration could renew relations by submitting disputed questions to the usual method when nations cannot settle differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Castro
Venezuela
France
Cannon Defends House Rule At Philadelphia Banquet
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon rebutted critics at the New Jersey Society of Pennsylvania banquet in Philadelphia. He warned against czarism, praised House rules, defended his stance on print paper duty, and asserted he remained speaker amid Republican victory and minority opposition.
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Philadelphia
Joseph G. Cannon
National House of Representatives
New Jersey Society of Pennsylvania
Cannon
Franklin
House
Sherman
American Federation of Labor
Anti-Saloon League
Great Republican Party
Awaiting The Crash pected Most Any Time
Washington reports no late advices from Venezuela as officials await developments. Riots earlier in the week suggest a more determined movement against the current regime may occur, raising concern at the state department.
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Washington
State Department
Venezuela
Hanged in Sangamon County Jail in Brady Murder
Frank Bryant alias Squint Sullivan was hanged in Sangamon county jail for the August murder of Thomas Brady. He walked to the gallows without a tremor, the second execution in the county since last August riots and the second in ten years. Bryant killed Brady by beating him with a hatchet while he slept, claiming Brady killed his father.
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Springfield
Frank Bryant
Squint’ Sullivan
Sangamon
Thomas Brady
Bryant
Brady
Rose's County Goes Dry In Local Option Vote
Washington county home to State Senator Rose author of the Rose local option bill voted dry by a 1300 vote majority.
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Rose's County
Marietta
Washington County
Rose
Ohio River reaches packet stage in six months
TGRSE telegrams report the Ohio river at a packet stage for the first time in half a year. The note includes a mix of economic and political items: a Russian Empire loan approval of 225 million dollars, cotton ginned by December 18 totaling 11 672 000 bales, and expected continuation of James Wilson as secretary of agriculture. Also cited are the world’s visible cotton supply at 5 074 896 bales, and Dun’s Review noting active holiday trade and rising business failures.
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Ohio
Council of
Russian Empire
National Ginners Association
James Wilson
Iowa
Opening of Washingtons official social season at Fairbanks mansion
Vice President Fairbanks hosts the opening gala on K street with President Roosevelt as guest. Rumors of strain over Delavan Smith and Panama charges are noted but not reflected in public relations between the Roosevelt and Fairbanks households.
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Washington
Fairbanks
K Street
Roosevelt
Delavan Smith
Indianapolis News
Panama
New York World
Dr Kings New Discovery Restores Health for Woman
Mrs A O Williams of Bao Ky says a graveyard cough nearly killed her. After three years marked for death, Dr Kings New Discovery cured her and she gained 58 pounds. Medicine hailed as world's healing record for coughs and throat diseases. Sold at Chas D Encofel's drug store. 60c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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Chas. D. Encofel
Urgent deficiency requested for Isthmian Canal work
The House received from the Secretary of War a request for an urgent deficiency appropriation of 95,458,000 to fund Isthmian Canal work and new projects through the current fiscal year. Last year a deficiency of 11,990,000 was appropriated.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal
House
Secretary of War
Slain by Detective Waterloo Indictment and Fraud Case
Johnn A. Lawrence of Warrensburg Indiana was shot to death while escaping Detective Harry C. Webster of Indianapolis who pursued him for bank fraud in Corydon Indiana. Lawrence was said to be a swindler wanted in several Indiana cities. Weakness of coarse grain weighed on the Chicago wheat market Friday.
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Waterloo
Johnn A. Lawrence
Warrensburg
Inl
Harry C. Webster
Indianapolis
Lawrence
Corydon
Ind
Indiana
Chicago
Peruna Endorsed by State Attorney General and Others
The Tennessee State Attorney General and Nashville’s State’s Attorney, Laps McCord, endorses Peruna as an excellent tonic and catarrh remedy. R S Ryan, former Irish parliamentary secretary, also recommends Peruna for colds and catarrhal complaints. A free Peruna Almanac for 1909 is offered through druggists.
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D. M
D. McCord
Washington, D. C
State of Tennessee
Nashville
Peruns
Ryan
Nome
Alaska
House of Parliament
Charles Stewart Parnell
Washington
New Willard Hotel
Washington, D.C
Capitol Fraud Guilty Men Granted Appeal
Harrisburg news reports that John H. Sanderson and three former state officials were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the state in the capitol scandal case. They received two years in prison and a $500 fine with costs, appealed, and were granted a supersedeas and released on $25,000 bail each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John H. Sanderson
W. P. Snyder
W. L. Mathues
James M. Sumacker
Kunkel
Philadelphia
Macon
Arkansas
House
Senate
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Armies of Shoppers Boost Holiday Trade This Year
Bradstreet's weekly trade review notes holiday retail expansion with many cities seeing buying levels equal to or above last year. The South trails 1907 in some areas while large centers bustle with shoppers. small towns report lighter demand as demand shifts to cheaper lines. Unseasonably warm weather weighs on wholesale activity.
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New York
Bradstreet
Review of Trade Today
May Avert General Strike in Glass Industry
Pittsburg December 19. Belief grows that the threatened general strike of window glass workers will be averted through concessions by manufacturers.
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Pittsburg
Disbarment Trial Date Set for Talbot
Elkhart Ind December 19 The disbarment trial of Prosecutor Joseph E Talbot of St Joseph County is scheduled for the second Monday of the February term. Electric Bitters touted as a remedy for malaria stomach and liver troubles with claims of purification energizing nerves and vigor. Mention of store sale at Onan D Keopfel's drug store.
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Elkhart
Ind
Joseph E. Talbot
St. Joseph County
W. O. Kiestler
Helldey
Ark
Onan
D. Keopfel
Amish Elders Deny Charges In Fire Insurance Case
Portland Ind December 19 Amish church elders of Berne filed an answer to a 5000 dollar suit by George E B Paille claiming alienation of affections. They admit insurance and desertion occurred but deny personal church responsibility saying members acted of free will and Paille invited the wrath by joining. Trial set for January 19.
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Portland
Ind
Joseph Swartz
Berne
George EB. Paille
Paille
Paike
Neighbor Shot In Rural Dispute Over Corn Theft
In Martinsville Indiana John B Ratts shot Walter Grounds as Grounds took corn from Ratts crib after dark. The bullet entered behind Grounds left groin and he survived. No arrests planned as authorities investigate and both men defend actions amid livestock and corn damage claims.
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Martinsville
Ind
John B. Ratts
Walter Grounds
Grounds
Ratts
Ray Township
Moss
Sherif Bain
Batts
Banks switch to personal bonds for public funds
In Wayne county Indiana, all banks plan to file personal bonds instead of surety company bonds for next year’s public fund deposits. The rise in bonding costs and interest on deposits reduces bank profits, a trend echoed by eastern Indiana counties.
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Richmond
Wayne County
Indiana
Livingston
Georgia
House Appropriations Committee
Uncle Sam
Washington
Waterbury sets world record for continuous pl aze playing
J H Waterbury of New York city played twenty seven hours twelve minutes without a stop in Lafayette Indiana. He collapsed from exhaustion and his wife assisted him feeding coffee water cigarettes and a barber shaved him. The test left him nearly a physical wreck. In Marion Indiana a traction car left the track injuring seven passengers including Mrs W P Mounds and Miss Bessie Cooper with facial injuries and cuts.
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Lafayette
Ind
J. H. Waterbury
New York City
Waterbury
Marion
W. P. Mounds
Marien
Bessie Cooper
Charcoal Lozenges Claim Breath Freshening Relief
An advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges made from willow and honey as a remedy for bad breath sour stomach and digestive issues. It claims rapid gas absorption stomach toning improved digestion and a pure air in rooms with a hogs full of charcoal. The piece urges readers to buy 25 cents per box from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan and to request a free trial package by mail.
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Christcoast
Stuart
F.A Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Taft Announces Knox as Secretary of State Pick
Augusta Ga December 19 1908 President elect Taft named United States Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania as secretary of state in his cabinet. Knox telegrammed acceptance of the premiership position in Tafts cabinet.
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Augusta
William E. Taft
United States
Philan
der C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Secretary Root denials resignation amid knee injury
Washington reports that Secretary Root may resign over knee trouble from a Taft speech incident are denied by responsible quarters. Root, advised by physicians, keeps off his feet to rest the injured knee.
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Washington
Hoot
Taft
Root
Women Suffragists Debate Prohibition and Voting Rights
Washington talk centers on giving women a voice on prohibition and liquor policy. Suffragists argue ballots should include women, noting demographic voting patterns and potential impact on saloon restrictions in the nation’s capital.
Local notices and court actions from town page
Evangelist Wise preaches at Pythian Square Oak and Vincennes Ave at 3 p m. Reuben Dudley fined 10 80 for brick throwing at Carrao’s fruit store on Gent street. Frank Wagner service at St Mary church. burial at St Jerome’s cemetery. Several divorce suits dismissed in circuit court. Ponemah Tribe Red MenGreensville elects officers including Sachem John Reiert and Prophet William Pleya.
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Reuben Dudley
Thomas
Justice Fogte
Dudley
Carrao
Gentatrees
Frank Wagner
St. Mary Catholic Church
G G. Borrell
St. “Jery’s Cemetery
Charlestown Road
Ponemah Tribe of
Red Men of
Greesville
Sachem
John Reiert
Sequemore
Walter Ollis
Janior Sagameré
Frank Miller
William Pleya
John Ragan
Edward Clark
Joseph Beisert
Local society notes and engagements timeline
Personal mentions list improvements for Mr Horace Brown at St Edwards Hospital and upcoming gatherings. Miss Edna Connor will host the Dinner Club December 26. Misses Alma Sittason Mary Newhouse and Eleanor Stoy return from Indiana State Normal Terre Haute for holidays. Catherine Van Dusen arrives from Pratt Institute New York to visit family. Gordon E Wilson of Louisville marries Eugenie Pash of Bardstown Ky at Fleet Presbyterian manse. Rev Ralph W Rogers and Mrs L Etta Gordon plan Indianapolis wedding next Monday. Mrs Charles P Cook hosts Luncheon Club at 911 East Spring with members and guests listed.
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Horace Brown
St Edward's Hospital
Edna Connor
East Main Street
Alma Sittason
Mary Newhouse
Eleanor Stoy
Indiana State Normal
Terre Haute
State Normal
Wm. Newhouse
West Fourth Street
Catherine van Dusen
Pratt Institute
New York City
Charles van Dusen
East Spring Street
Gordon E. Wilson
Louisville
Eugenie Pash
Bardstown
Frank W. Groseman
Ralph W. Rogers
Hope, Ind
L. Etta Gordon
Indianapols
Hyde
W. C. Utz
Charles P. Cook
Mesdamea
John S. McDonald
N. B. Bollivin
Henry E. Jewett
Joseph V. Need
James W. Dunbar
Eugene W. Walker
John Hapgary
W. H. Welman
Walter E. McCulloch
P W. Hardin
Jeffersonville
Sears Blames Council Over Water Famine
Bloomington city councilman Charles Sears said the council is responsible for the water famine and that action to prevent the water plant from going dry was needed. He urged a mass meeting to gather citizen suggestions to relieve the drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Charles Sears
Sears
Ridgelys Auto Causes Death in Kansas City
Mrs Buri Greer of Ridgelys town dies from injuries after being struck by a motor car driven by William B Ridgely former controller of the currency and ex president of the National Bank of Commerce. Her suit seeks 25000 damages. The report notes a fatal blast involving Senior Powder ore and a powder explosion warning.
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Kansas City
William B. Ridgely
National Bank of Commerce
Buri Greer
Mer
Hunting for News: Local Man Facing Cruelty Claims
A Mound City man faces cruelty allegations as police investigate reported abuse. Details remain sparse in the fragment, with authorities saying the case is ongoing and no charges have been filed at this time.
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TGRSE
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Paint Creek
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Max Wachter
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Peruna
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Answer
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N. Y
Thornton J. Halas
Peter C. Rains, Jr
William B. Annie
Foley
Charles W. Arthur
Phoebe Couzins
St. Louis
Miss Couzins
Pennsylvania Railroad
Evangelist O A. Wise
Fha
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Vincennes
Jesro
Ollie Wallace
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Lacy Renshaw
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