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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
Emil F. Krasnicka a noted Chicago jeweler was shot and killed at his country home near North Judson late Thursday night after returning from an in town entertainment with his family. Local authorities and investigators began examining the scene for clues and motive.
North Judson awoke to shock after jeweler Emil F. Kvasnicka was shot at his farm. Hired man Albert Roubick, discharged days earlier, is accused as the suspect. Evidence includes a missing shotgun and gun found later in marshy brush as deputies pursue the case.
Richard Senik a 26 year old Bohemian from Chicago was arrested in North Judson after threatening to kill his sister Mrs. James Novak and her husband. He admitted writing the letter and was jailed in Knox awaiting trial after failing to post bond. The case follows a week of tension in the area and involved deputies tracing a Bohemian letter warning of violence.
County Superintendent Rodgers reports 3544 school age pupils across Starke County for this year up from 3495 last year, with three colored pupils in the county. The note highlights male dominance except in Knox and Oregon township. Local social notes cover visits and travels of residents and warnings against careless patent medicine advertising.
A west bound freight on the C I S wrecked at Toto between Knox and North Judson last Thursday morning. Six cars piled up after wheel failure. four were demolished while six others carried fly paper and cement. An east bound passenger train was delayed until 3:30 pm. Debris clearance extended to the next afternoon. Estimated loss to the railroad about 6000 dollars.
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