Double Crime Jealousy and Revenge At Indianapolis College
Norris Jones a Negro janitor at Vories Business College shot Eliza Newkirk Missourians friendville home boarding house 121 East Vermont street at about 9 pm He then killed himself with a pistol shot half an hour later The motive alleged jealousy and retaliation for his dismissal due to unwanted attentions toward Newkirk
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Indianapolis
Tan
Norris Jones
Vories Business College
Fitzgerald
Eliza Newkirk
Friendsville
East Vermont Street
Jones
Business College
Misa Newkirk
Marvin Kuhns Missing in Indiana Forebodes Fugitive tale
Relatives report outlaw Marvin Kuhns has vanished from the area near Churubusco Indiana as brother John seeks a pardon for him. Smith Hunt denies Kuhns will join a Korea mining party, suggesting any trip would be on Kuhns own account. Ohio detectives are suspected to be in the vicinity, possibly spurring his departure.
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Churubusco
Ind
Smith Hunt
Korea
Marvin Kuhas
Kubas
Kuhns
John
Ohio
Marvin
Editors Gather in Indianapolis for National Association Meeting
Indiana newspaper editors meet in Indianapolis on January 17 for a National Editorial Association executive committee session. The Commercial invites editors from the state with entertainments including a senate and house visit, a Grand Hotel dinner, a trolley tour, and a theater party.
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Indianapolis
Jan. S
Indiana
National Editorial Association
Ediers
Cty
Senate
House of Representatives
Committee
Grand Hotel
Indiana Legislature Busy Week With Inauguration Plans
Indianapolis options report a full week as lawmakers convene Thursday at noon with Governor Mount’s retirement message slated. Tomorrow evening parties in both chambers caucus to pick presiding officers and staff. On Monday Winfield T. Durbin to be inaugurated amid ceremonies and a Tomlinson Hall ball, as presidential electors meet.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Mount
Senate
House
Winfield T. Durbin
Tomlinson Hall
Search for Missing Homer VanCurren in Alexandria
Police comb man holes and out of the way places for the body of 19 year old Homer VanCurren who vanished from his boarding house Thursday morning. He left before daylight for the American plate glass factory where he had secured work and has not been seen since. His father William VanCurren of Warsaw says he carried considerable money and fears foul play.
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Alexandria
Ind
Homer VanCurren
VanCurren
Wiliam VanCurren
Warsaw
Ind town woman notified of husband death by own action
Mrs. Fred Shigley of Kikhart, Indiana, received a telegram reporting that her husband had died by his own action at Liberty. Meanwhile he was at home in the dining room eating a comfortable lunch.
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Kikhart
Ind
Jan
Fred Shigley
Liberty
She Wanted a Change Mia VanDyke Divorce Filing
Mia VanDyke of Evansville Indiana filed for divorce from her husband identified as VanDyke alleging personal dissatisfaction. The brief notice notes separation but provides few details on grounds or court actions.
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Rvansville
Ind
Janu
Mia
Mia VanDyke
2 _ VanDyke
Sbe
Incidents Tied to Burlington Turnpike Bridge Faults
Legal action looms to assign liability to Carroll County or the Burlington Turnpike Co for accidents on the pike due to defective bridges and roadbed after bridges and toll houses were destroyed. Vague accounts suggest ongoing efforts to seek compensation and responsibility.
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Burlington Turnpike
Logansport
Tbh
Sin
Carroll County
Burlington Turnpike Company
Pike
Trial of Healing brothers postponed again in Indiana
In Muncie Ind on January 9 the trial of Joseph and Charles Healing for the alleged murder of their brother in law Allen Robinson was postponed for the third time to February 17. The latest delay was caused by the absence of an attorney.
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Muncie
Ind
Joseph
Charles Healing
Inlaw
Allen Robinson
Saloon Fight Ends With Grievous Nose Injury
In Goshen Indiana on January 9 Joseph Miller slashed Jack Griffith with a knife during a bar fight after Griffith drew a revolver. Griffith had his nose cut off but it was later stitched back in place and both men were arrested.
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Goshen, Ind
Jack Griffith
Joseph Miller
Miller
Griffith
William J Bryan Delights Chicazo Bryan League Banquet
Chicago January 9 William J Bryan was guest of honor at the Chicazo Bryan League annual banquet held at the Sherman House. A planned reception earlier in the day was scrapped after a telegram delayed his arrival. Mayor Harrison served as toastmaster and Bryan spoke after midnight to a large crowd.
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W. J. Bryan
Chicazo Bryan League
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Sherman
Mr. Bryan
League
Harrison
Bryan
Germany Delays Position on Pekin Negotiations Transfer
Berlin reports Germany will not define its stance on Hay's proposal to move Pekin talks to Washington until cabinet views are exchanged. German officials see Conger’s reading of the empress dowager’s attitude as accurate and judge the Chinese court at Sian Fu increasingly untenable, likely prompting a return to Pekin.
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Berlin
Germany
Hay
Washington
Foreign Office
Conger
Sian Fu
Secretary Boot Comment on Brooke Court Findings
Secretary Boot declined to disclose possible actions pending Brooke court of inquiry disclosures and the academy’s findings. He noted military academy rules against hazing are strict, now under Colonel Mills, and any cadet found guilty is dismissed.
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Washington
Boot
Brooke Court of Inquiry
Military Academy
Mills
Miner Charles Lowe Dies at Shirkle Mine Shaft
Charles Lowe, a two year old miner, fell to his death at Shirkle's No 3 mine after becoming dizzy from inhaling powder smoke while mopping near the shaft top.
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Clinton
Charles Lowe
Shirkle
No. 3
Cnet
Threats of Mob at Bloomington Targeting Prisoners
Sheriff Thrasher reports two letters threatening a mob against Thomasson and Gaines held in Bloomington awaiting trial for murder. Judge Martin orders maximum guards and says to spare no expense to prevent an outbreak. Authorities fear a mob by prisoners’ friends to free them.
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Thomasson
Gaines
Bloomington
Martin
Ind
Dan
Thrasher
Lawrence County
Kis
Artman Predicted Winner In Tight Indiana Speakership Race
In Indianapolis observers foresee Samuel Artman of Lebanon as the likely victor in the closely watched speakership contest. James Statesman and supporters deny withdrawal rumors and say they will stay in the race to the end, insisting Statesman will prevail.
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Indianapolis
Dau. T
Tallaba Boise Oo
Samuel TR. Artman
Lebanon
James Statesman
Artiman
Statesman
Artinan
Quarantined Physician Amid Diphtheria Epidemic
In Churubusco the school board closes schools due to a raging diphtheria outbreak. Dr Linville is quarantined after supervising most cases, amid accusations the doctor did not employ proper precautionary methods.
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Churubusco
Dad
Linville Hnimself
Board of Health
Crafmg
Looting of Greentown High Triggers Warrants for 22 Students
In Greentown Indiana officers arrested 22 school children ages 10 to 16 for looting the high school building. Warrants issued after destruction of furniture and books valued in the hundreds of dollars. All subjects belong to prominent families and posted bond.
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Greentown
Ind
Railroad Worker Killed Falling From Bridge
John Finn, a railroad laborer for the Chicago and Eastern Minors, was knocked from a bridge in Clinton Indiana and killed instantly as a train moved by. He was hurled about 50 feet and landed on the track. Finn left only a brother in law in Peoria Illinois to whom his railroad insurance was payable.
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Clinton
Ind
Jan
John Fian
Chicago and Eastern Minors
Finn
Peoria
Hrs
Indiana's Fat Boy Dead At Eight In Anderson
Grover Allen, famed as Indiana's largest boy and among the nation's heaviest children, died in Anderson on January 9 from fatty degeneration of the heart. He was eight years old, four feet ten inches tall, and weighed 252 pounds.
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Indiana
Anderson, Ind
Grover Allen
Fire destroys farm buildings in Indiana arson case
Delphi Indiana January 8 William Williamson near Rockfield became suddenly insane and started fires on his brother s farm. He was overpowered by neighbors while setting the new home ablaze. Six horses and a fine bull were cremated in the flames. The previous record was 4m- remains unclear.
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Delphi
Ind
William Williamson
Rockfield
Provalry Election Bill Sets Penalty Map for Vote Buyers
A commission representing political parties and the Mediana Commercial Club adopted a primary election bill to lawmakers. It maintains current law, makes voting optional in small counties and cities, and leaves buyer penalties while sellers would face punishment. Primaries schedule set. measure keeps separate party primaries on different days.
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Judhimepolis
Jam
Mediana Commercial Club
Editors Will Meet In Indiana For Newspaper group
Indianapolis January 8 editors of country daily newspapers in Indiana were called to meet Tuesday evening January 15 at the Denison hotel in this city. The discussion aims at forming a business oriented organization with no political significance and a large representative attendance is anticipated.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Denison Hotel
Out-Going Trustee Exonerated Ex-Trustee Cleared in Township Accounts
Experts conclude an examination of Finley township records shows W. J. Richey, the outgoing trustee, did not misappropriate funds. Investigators find the township owes him 60 cents. no confession or theft found. The report from Scottsburgh, Indiana, dated January 8, 19XX, clarifies the matter.
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Scottsburgh
Ind
W. J. Richey
Finley Township
Fire destroys Southern Railway car department in Princeton
Heavy fire leveled the Southern Railway shops car department in Princeton Indiana yesterday. The immense building and contents were a total loss with damage estimated around 5000. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night but could not save the structure.
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Princeeton
Ind
Southern Railway
Fhre
Outbreak in Panama Prompts U S Readiness to Protect Transit
Consul Gudger reports Colombian revolutionaries near Panama as the isthmus remains a transit corridor under treaty protection. The United States warns it will act decisively if Panama is attacked or transit is disrupted. Gunboats Rangeing, Philadelphia, and Iowa head toward the area.
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United States
Panama
Colombia
Gudger
Hill
Philadelphia
Iowa
Fell and Broke His Neck in Wabash
Louis Swartz a stone cutter fell down stairs to his room breaking his neck. He had been on a prolonged drunk. He leaves a divorced wife and several children.
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Wabash
Ind
Louis Swartz
Swartz
Jury awards Pickett $275 in breach of promise suit
Finding for the plaintiff Mary A. Pickett in a $5,000 damage suit for breach of promise against Thurman Huey, the Starion jury returned a verdict yesterday awarding $275. The case was heard in Indiana on January 10.
Indiana General Assembly Opens with Artman Elected Speaker
The sixty-second Indiana General Assembly convened with Sammel Tl. Artman elected speaker pro tempore J Binkley and Ephraim Imap as Democratic nominee for senator pro tem. James F. Statesman withdrew, leaving Artman’s faction unopposed. Gov Mount’s message delivered in joint session, adjournment set for Monday to form committees. The senate and house caucuses solidified appointments including principal clerk William Essman and assistant clerk D B J Schafer.
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Indianapolis
Ind
General Assembly of
Indiana
W. S. Maggard
Senate
Union B. Hunt
House
C. C. Binkley
Ephraim Inmap
Daviess and
Dubois
W. W. Hoffman
Madison County
Harmon Hutson
Angola
Charles N. Eliott
Clemen Pelzer
Boonville
Hunt
John A. Bonham
KR. E. Kirkman
Fayette and
Wayne
Samuel R. Artman
A. M. Scott
Montgomery
Joseph R. Morgan
Marion
Artman
C. E. Davis
Greene
William Essman
D. B. J. Schafer
W. T. Murray
Connersville
Indiana General Assembly
Senate Chamber
Wapsne
W. W. Huffman
Madson
An- On
Sin Huuit
Clement Pelzer
Plonder
T. H. Johngson
Jay
Handolph
Walter L. Ball
Delaware
William A. Guthrie
Jefferson, Hipley
Switzerland
Star Chamber
Haggard
Abe
James PF. Statesman
Peru
Representative Artman
Schafer
W. P. Wildman
Grant
Murray
Sol Pennington
Kokomo
Ephraim Inman
Daviess
General Assembly
Mount
Durbin
A Miss is As Good as a Mile in Health Ad
An advice ad argues fatigue and unnamed pains stem from blood disorders. It claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla corrects the blood to restore health, urging readers to rely on the remedy.
Political caucus selections shape Indiana house leadership
The Indiana General Assembly opens with Artman as Speaker after a Republican caucus vote. William Essman, D. B. Schafer, and W. T. Murray win key posts as clerk, assistant clerk, and doorkeeper amid a party slate contest.
Toll Road Trouble Revived In Delphi Local Toll Road Standstill
The Logansport and Burlington gravel road matter returns to public attention as a petition asks county commissioners to appoint new appraisers to enable purchase. The road faced destruction of toll houses and bridges amid disputes over price. Stockholders in Logansport, last September, valued the road at 212 dollars per mile. county would pay, but the company declined. Now stockholders propose 500 dollars per mile. The Marott Electric Railway franchise overlaps, with county turnpike rights asserted, drawing county opposition to any purchase.
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Delphi, Lad
Dan
Logansport and
Burlington
Logansport
Marott Electric Railway Company
Land syndicate blocks saloon in Kankakee region
In LaPorte Indiana a syndicate of Pontiac capitalists has acquired large tracts in the Kankakee region for colonization and moved to oppose a saloon license. They arrived to enforce a dry colony and defeat the licensing plan.
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LaPorte
Ind
Pontiac (Nl
Kankakee
Iunols
Townsman Discovers 20 Year Old Will in Cellar
Madison Indiana January 10 Dr Townsend finds a will made by his deceased wife twenty years earlier after inspecting his cellar lamp in response to alleged spiritual manifestations. The document leaves the bulk of valuable property to Townsend’s children amid a dispute over a second will.
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Madison
Ind
Townsend
Marion woman 74 struck and killed by car on Union Traction line
In Marion Indiana Mrs Sarah Forrest aged 74 was struck and killed yesterday while crossing Union Traction Company tracks with her two year old granddaughter who escaped injury.
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Marion
Ind
Sarah Forrest
Union Traction Company
Carrie
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W. Tatem
Tatem
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Jum
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Unin
Sammel Tl
J. €. Binkley
James F. Statesman
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