Russton township meeting votes to compromise Bond dispute
At a Russton township taxpayers meeting in Oaktows the ex Trustee James Cullop bonds show a 816 000 shortage. Voters approve paying 806 to avoid suit with a 77 to Vie result. Names mentioned include Willian A. powillias, George R, and Girard Reiter amid local political tensions. A separate item notes commencement exercises for Odoa High School on May 2 with nine seniors and Indiana State Naval School speaker Pres WoW Parsons.
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Krox County
Oaktows
James Foo
No Pay No Divorce Rule Enforced in Daviess Court
The March term of the Daviess circuit court adjourned at noon with Judge Houghton announcing a new rule. No decree of divorce will be issued until costs are paid, and any divorce suit will be stricken from the docket if costs are not paid at the trial term.
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Daviess Circuit
Houghton
Washington Herald
Poison In Easter Egg Claims Child Death
Geraldine Allen the three year old daughter of S C Allen, a Washington piano dealer, died in agony after eating Easter eggs dyed with a large amount of dye. Her sister Dela fell ill but survived as doctors battled the toxin.
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S.C. Allen
Washington
Celock
Dela
New Railway Official Named for Southern Indiana Line
HOP Radley, General Agent of the Monon at Bedford, is appointed General Freight and Passenger Agent for the Southern Indiana Railway, with headquarters at Terre Haute, effective May 1. Hon. Roseman previously held the post for several years.
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Hop. Radley
Monon
Bedford
Southern Indiana Railway
Terre Haute
Roseman
Time Card Swap Sparks Railroading Debate
Local railroad circles chatter about Southern Indiana introducing a new time card seen as a bad move. Within days officials may revert to the old card amid passenger record slowdowns and confusion noted by employees and enthusiasts.
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Southern Indiana
Senate voters rally for direct election by constitutional amendment
A speaker argues that the United States Senate is out of touch with the people and predicts state conventions will nominate only candidates pledging to back a constitutional amendment to elect senators by direct vote. The remark reflects growing support for direct election across the states.
Death of Howard Lowe in Mitchell Commercial
Howard Lowe born in North Carolina February 3 1800s, settled in Martin County with family. Married November 1 1843. eight children, four sons and four daughters survive. Funeral conducted by Rev Gaither from Wesley home, burial beside his wife at Lom root. Revival at Bedford Christian church closed after twenty five days with new members.
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Mitchell Commercial
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Will of Harvey Evans Filed in Van Buren Township
The will of Harvey Evans who died in November in Van Buren township was filed last Friday. His widow receives the personal effects wages and notes. Sons Tra PL Evans and James L. D. Evans inherit deeds to certain land and his grandson Walter Sh. Evans is left a bequest of land conveyed to him. James L. D. Evans is named executor, with a witness list including Hiram J. Williams and Jacob Flinn.
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Heltonville
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Bedford
Silas Guthrie
Guthrie
Hedford
Leesville
Wilson
Harvey Evans
van Buren Township
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Evans
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James L. D. Evans
Hiram J. Willams
Robbery Strikes Indand In Dubois County
Three men entered Indand and stormed the post office and most businesses taking about 10 dollars worth of merchandise from State & Co and Pred Stuart, with the vaults and strong safes blown open but no money taken. George Freist watched the robbers who forced him to stay indoors during the operation.
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Dubois County
Girl’s Ghost and the Dolan Walter Murder Site
A fragment recalls the old log cabin once home to Dolan Walter near Parse county where Clara Shanks was murdered sixteen years ago. The property was burned down after the killer reportedly visited the place often.
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Dolan Walter
Clara Shanks
Parse County
Jasonville
Grand jury refuses to indict Meser in Vincennes shooting
Knox county grand jury declines to indict Louis A. Meser a leading attorney after he shot Calvin Asses Ft Pavier of Vincennes claiming self defense in an alleged turn about a month ago.
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Louis A. Meser
Cal. Asses Ft. Pavier
Vincennes
Shoals Town Offers Free Factory Site and Jobs to Attract Plant
The Shoals Republican reports town trustees offer a free 3.5 acre site and a 204,900 bonus to lure the Tron and Brass Bed company. The inducement aims to cost the town 25,000 dollars and create forty jobs annually for five years.
Traveling man shows rare 24 denomination bank bill
CLH Bush of Canton Ohio owns a Bank of Washington North Carolina bill dated April 18, 1789 bearing George Washington’s signature as bank president. Offered 840, he declines to price it. The bill has been in the Bush family for a century and is reportedly one of three such notes in existence.
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Canton O
George Washington
Washington
United States
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Railroad Liability Over Cattle Guards in Crossing Horses
A appellate court held that railroads using cattle guards at road crossings do not escape liability for livestock injuring or crossing the guards. The ruling tests whether the guard is effective and adopted by railways, noting a case where guards eight inches apart were crossed by a train and upheld.
Elnora’s Black Avengers Uncovered by Grand Jury
The grand jury reveals a new group called The Jack Avengers. An initiated member testified about meeting place officers and purpose, aiming to avenge an injury as part of the secret order in Elnora.
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Grand Jury
the Jack Avengers
Nut
Initiation Pranks Capitalize on Dark Corner Abduction
The Elnora News reports a ritual of initiation where a candidate is lured into a dark corner and captured by members of the vane. He is taken to headquarters to be forced to “ride the goat” and have red paint smeared on his clothing. If not serious, he is hoodwinked and released with hands tied behind him.
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Heltonville
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