Fake messages claim Sherwell innocent in Evansville case
Evansville police report patrolman Wilbur S. Sherwell, jailed for the murder of Lena Renner and Georgia Bailey, showed signs of distress as lawyers warned fees could not be raised. His relatives in Ohio reportedly received telegrams congratulating him on innocence, prompting questions about who sent them and motives behind the false information.
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Ind
Wilbur
Sherwell
Lena Renner
Georgia Bailey
O. A. Bloomer
Newark
W. J. Kelsee
Mansfield
Wilbur S. Sherwell
Ohio
Son Fatally Shoots Father in Greenfield Farm Incident
Robert Glasscock a 70 year old farmer near Greenfield Indiana was shot by his 17 year old son in a suspected self defense incident. The youth was arrested and jailed claiming the father abused him after returning home intoxicated. Doctors fear for the father's life. Glasscock patriarch of J J Glasscock and William H Glasscock, Bloomington school superintendent.
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Greenfield
Ind
Robert Glasscock
J. J. Glasscock
William H. Glasscock
Bloomington
Hon Clem Studebaker Dies In South Bend
South Bend Indiana November 28 Hon Clem Studebaker died at 11 55 o clock Wednesday Funeral services were held Saturday The burial was private Born Adams County Pennsylvania March 12 1891 He moved to Ashland County Ohio at age four He settled in South Bend in 1850 and started a blacksmith shop He served as United States commissioner to the Paris exposition and was president of the Indiana board of managers at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago He represented the Pan American congress at Washington during President Harrison s term He became wealthy as a farm wagon manufacturer.
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Ind
Clem Studebaker
Adams County
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Ohio
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W Harrison
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Washington
Police impose strict rules after Sherwell arrest in Evansville
The arrest of Policeman Sherwell on a murder charge leads Evansville to bar officers from saloons both on and off duty. Street walkers are to be arrested and young men who flirt with or comment to passers-by will be banned by law.
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United States
Evansville
Ind
Sherwell
Freight wreck near Bedford injures crew escape
The first section of No. 73 southbound through Monon freight was wrecked two miles south of Bedford Indiana at 3 AM Friday. Five cars were thrown off and track torn up for nearly half a mile. The crew escaped serious injury.
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Bedford
Ind
Monon
Polly Cauble Celebrates 100th Birthday at Salem Home
In Salem Indiana Polly Cauble marked her 100th birthday with a large birthday dinner at her home five miles west of Salem. The event drew about fifteen hundred attendees across five generations gathered in a festive meal and celebration.
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Salem
Ind
Polly Cauble
Fire damages Masonic building in Evansville
A Sunday night fire in Evansville Indiana damaged the Masonic building for an estimated 50000 dollars. The Crescent Printing and Engraving Co occupied the first floor and insurance coverage is reported at 2600 dollars.
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Evansville
Ind
Masonic
Crescent Printing and Engraving Co
Explosion at Merchants Distillery Injures Firemen in Terre Haute
An explosion at the Merchants Distillery in Terre Haute Indiana injures firemen including Morelock Early Walsh and Cravens. Storekeeper Bohannon and others suffer serious injuries as property damage reaches twenty thousand dollars.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Merchants
Independent
Morelock
Early
Walsh ‘and - Cravens
Bohannon
Verdict against city ends thirty year dispute over street
Terre Haute Ind December 2 a jury verdict of 60000 against the city in favor of the Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad Company ends a three decade fight over opening Ohio street The decision deprives the city of a chance to gain a toll free viaduct park library site and funds for a city building without cost to taxpayers and may be blocked by injunctions to prevent acceptance of the award.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad Co
Ohio Street
Woman attacked with carbolic acid in Indianapolis home
Mrs. William Moberly was attacked Thursday night when another woman threw carbolic acid in her face and fled. The assailant's identity is unknown and no motive is clear though recent hostile letters about her husband may hint at a personal feud.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Moberly
Preacher Predicts U S Lead In World Trade
Rev. Dr. H. W. Bennett of First M E church in Anderson Indiana prophesies that providence will make the United States world leader in commerce and finance. He urges expansion while Governor Durbin attends the sermon as the audience reacts with applause.
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United States
President McKinney
Canton
Columbus
Oldest Voter Barney Conway Dies Near New Albany
New Albany Ind Nov 30 Barney Conway claimed 106 years old is dead at his home 15 miles north of New Albany The first vote he cast was for Gen Jackson for president His mental faculties remained sharp until near his death and he enjoyed recalling reminiscences from decades ago
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Barney Conway
New Albany
Ind
Gen. Jackson
Man Arrested in Ind. With Burglar Jewelry and Keys
Frank Coe, claiming Cincinnati as home, was picked up in Menecie on Friday. Officers found two satchels of silver dollars and numerous gold brooches, watch chains, and burglar keys marked with monograms. He is charged with robberies in Anderson and says he is familiar with major world cities.
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Menecie
Ind
Frank Coe
Cincinnati
Coe
Anderson
Engine 94 Hoodoo as Railroad Men Recall Disaster
Terre Haute Indiana November 30 The engine No 94 blamed for the crossing deaths of Mrs Hayes and Mrs Kightly on the Evansville and Terre Haute is now regarded as a hoodoo by railroad men It was this locomotive with John McCutcheon at the throttle that plunged into White River at Hazelton causing multiple fatalities The engine was recovered after a long effort
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Maehkimnies
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Qaik
Oseantis Walloaeyer
Terre Haute
Ind
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Kightly
Evansville
John McCutcheon
White River
Hazelton
Insurance plan proposed for widows of nitro workers
In Marion Indiana on December 2 the nitroglycerin workers of the National Association voted to create an insurance feature for widows and orphans of members who may die in their vocation. A meeting is set for Montpelier Indiana next month and separate state organizations will be formed.
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Oma
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Tate
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Ghio
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Aged Man’s Great Endurance in Fall Ordeal
Kokomo Indiana November 29 Noah Troyer aged 76 fell down a cellar and broke three ribs and injured his back yet he drove 18 miles home alone in a wagon. He did not tell anyone of the accident until he reached home and may die from exposure.
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Ind
Noah Troyer
Injured in a Collision Between Interurban and Streetcar
In Muncie Indiana on Thursday evening L G Smith was caught between an interurban electric car and a city street railway car and severely injured. The accident occurred between Muncie and Indianapolis. Smith suffered serious bodily harm.
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Muncie
Ind
Indianapolis
Muncie Street Railway
L. G. Smith
Odd Fellow for 50 Years Dies in Winchester
Winchester Indiana November 29 T W Kiser 78 a Fountain Park cemetery superintendent and longtime Odd Fellow died Thursday morning He was a native of the county His 76 year old brother died last Thursday and a brotherhood member for five decades.
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Winchester
Ind
T. W. Kiser
Fountain Park
Indignation Rises Over Protests Amid Turmoil
A fragmentary report notes rising public indignation as protests unfold amid political turmoil. Citizens voice strong opinions while authorities impose measures to maintain order. The piece highlights tensions between demonstrators and police in the city center.
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