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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
2
A large nonpartisan temperance gathering convenes in Indianapolis with plans to reenact the local option law. Delegates from various districts participate, with resolutions and statements touching on family and social concerns, including reactions to alcohol and community impact.
A warrant was issued for a suspect linked to a shooting in Reckford County. The injured victim, Gus Allersen, remains hospitalized with serious wounds. Details describe a previous ejection from a fence and discharge of shots as authorities pursue the suspect.
Judge Charles Mc Fortune in the circuit court held Mayor Gerhards and city officials in contempt of court. Gerhards was given until Thursday to show cause why he should not be sent to jail. The city administration is Democratic except the council. Mayor Gerh city administration.
Richard Gris arrested in Peru after confessing to multiple robberies within two months. He admitted targeting homes of G. A. Ross and F. Porter in Peru and other local residences.
Henry M. Dant a 38 year old farmer died from an accidental shotgun discharge while climbing a wire fence on a beach. He was starting a day’s hunt when the mishap occurred. He leaves a wife and four children.
The city council approved the Chicago Indianapolis and Meridian Interurban railway franchise. Construction will begin on the Gary and Valparaiso division immediately.
August Fessinger of Robertsdale fell backward on a stairway while tightening a pine with a monkey wrench and broke his neck. Death was instantaneous.
Emanuel Romie a druggist at 426 Grand Boulevard was fined one cent after being arraigned for accepting a check for a postal money order. Auditors previously found he accepted a $12 money order by check, a technical violation under postal laws.
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