Demurrer Overruled in Indiana Election Conspiracy Case
Federal indictments charge Donn M Roberts Terre Haute mayor and 26 others with conspiracy to corrupt the November 3 1914 election. Trial set for March 8 before Judge A B Anderson with about 400 witnesses expected. 83 of 115 arrested have pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donn Roberts
Indianapolis
Donn M
Roberts
Terre Haute
United States District Court
A. B. Anderson
Anderson
Congress
United States Senate
A. ©. Stanley
Henderson
Frank S. Roby
Finley P. Mount
Clarence S. Nichols
Frank C. Dailey
United States
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Supreme Court of the United States
Indiana
Donn M. Roberts
Mayor Roberts
Redman
Representative Stanley
Merom College Ties Reach Zion City Leader's Wife Ill
The Chicago Tribune reports Mrs. Mollie Voliva, wife of Wilbur Glenn Voliva of Zion City, in serious condition from a neck abscess that progressed to mastoid cancer. Family suggests medical care but reports say only prayer and advice are used. relatives in Palestine question the treatment and seek possible medical help.
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Chicago Tribune
Voliva
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Dowie
Zion City
Robinson Argus
Mollie Steele
Palestine
Merom
Ind
Tribune
Steele
A. T. Steele
The
Ill
Mr. Steele
Needs Of Country Church
Clive McGuire pastor of Indian Prairie church spoke at Sullivan County Baptist Union in session at Little Flock near Shelburn. He described a efficient country church with intensive cultivation lay leadership good equipment and a well paid pastor on the field and a mania for service. Rev Philip Freis closed the meeting speaking Saturday and Sunday.
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Clive McGuire
Indian Prairie Church
Sullivan County Baptist Union
Little Flock
Shelburn
Union
Philip Freis
Freis
Commissioners Court approves liquor license transfer and resignations
The county commissioners met in regular session and spent much of the day approving claims. A liquor license for the Blue Goose saloon in Jackson township was transferred from Marshall Shipman to Noah Walters. Earl Kennedy resigned as justice of the peace and John F. Scherb was appointed in his place.
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Commissioners Court
Marshall Shipman
Jackson Township
Noah Walters
Earl Kennedy
John F. Scherb
Jim Crawford Drives Gas Gusher Three Miles East Of Paxton
A large gas gusher was struck Monday afternoon in Haddon township on the 100 acre Dr. L A Stewart farm three miles east of Paxton. Drilling by Jim Crawford of Terre Haute entered the oil sand at 810 feet and gas followed, with claims the hole blew out except for the casing. Estimated gas well output is one and a half million feet. Crawford holds about 5000 acres around the Stewart farm and lease activity is rising rapidly across the county.
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Jim Crawford
Paxton
L. A. Stewart
Sullivan County
Haddon Township
Jim’’ Crawford
Terre Haute
Crawford
Stewart
Scott Farm
Ohio Oil Company
Mary A.coffman
Emaline Evans
The
Ohio
Raley
H. E. Bland
C. H. Walters
E. T. Osborn
Emma Scott
Chio
Farmersburg Man to Head Lumber Dealers
Walker W. Jennings of Farmersburg was elected vice president of the Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers Association during a three day session at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis. Officers named include President Charles E. Foster of Valparaiso and directors C. W. Lanz Bedford George Mass Indianapolis E. E. Dobbs Indiana Harbor and J. E. McCoy Cloverdale.
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Walker W. Jennings
Farmersburg
Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
Jennings
Indianapolis News
Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association of Indiana
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
H. L. Dix
K. B. Black
Indiana and Purdue to Merge IU at Lafayette
Senator Van Auken will introduce a bill to move Indiana State University to Lafayette and consolidate it with Purdue University effective July 1 1916. He says the change would save state funds and create a state university worthy of pride while using the current Indiana building fund to cover relocation costs. The Bloomington campus buildings are to become a state hospital or another state institution.
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Indianapolis
Indiana State University
Lafayette
Purdue University
VanAuken
Bloomington
van Auken
Indiana
Fire Destroys Flora Residence in Paxton Ill
The two story frame home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Flora burned in Paxton Illinois. Only a few pieces of furniture were saved. Loss fully covered by insurance. Fire likely started from a defective flue. The Floras are well known in this city and visited here frequently.
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Burns
B. B. Small
S. C. Railway
Paxton, Ill
J. H. Flora
Flora
Special Services at the Christian Church
A meeting will begin next Sunday morning February 7 at the Christian church. Song evangelist Cr G Jordan of Plainfield Indiana is due Saturday and will organize a full chorus choir and lead a worthwhile song service. Pastor Rev Albert Nichols will preach. Helpers are invited to assist in the meeting.
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The
Christian Church
Cr. G. Jordan
Plainfield
Ind
Albert Nichols
Robbery Victim Omar Heden Seized in West Marion Farmyard
Omar Heden, employed by Dan Spitler and living on a west Marion farm, was robbed near Buel Morris residence as two men in a top buggy halted. One man flashed a gun, a scuffle followed, Heden grabbed the weapon, was struck, and $8 plus change were taken. The pair fled toward town after forcing him to walk back. Sheriff Joe Wallace led the search.
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Marshall
Omar Heden
Dan Spitler
Buel Morris
Heden
Joe Wallace
Draymen Milligan and Cox Sell Carlisle Venture
Charles Milligan and Frank Cox who ran a Carlisle dray business sold it to T. A. Combs of Sullivan. By the deal Combs becomes owner of the Hotel Jefferson in Washington Indiana. Cox took over the hotel management and will move with his family to Washington soon.
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Charles Milligan
Frank Cox
Carlisle
T. A. Combs
Sullivan
Jefferson
Washington
Indiana
Combs
Mr. Cox
Cox
Mr. Milligan
Carlisle News
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Shows Sparse Rainfall
For the week ending January 31, co operative weather observer Miss Carrie Yeager records clear days on the 25th and 26th, cloudy days on the 27th to 29th, and cloudy days including the 30th and 31st with below zero readings. Rainfall totals reach .42 inches on the 30th and .48 inches on the 31st.
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Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative
Bart
Sullivan County Baptist Union Opens With Evang cel sermon
The Sullivan County Baptist Union held its first convention meeting at Little Flock church on Thursday night. Rev. Clark R. Parker of Terre Haute preached a strong evangelistic sermon on Repentance urging a better life among Christians. A large Sullivan crowd attended.
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Baptist Union Meeting
Convention of the
Sullivan County Baptist Union
Litle Flock Church
Clark R. Parker
First Baptist Church of
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Hays & Hays Named Illinois Central Counsel for Indiana
Illinois Central railroad names Hays & Hays of Sullivan as its Indiana state attorneys replacing James B. Kepperley who resigns to join Willys-Overland Automobile Co. in Toledo. Will H. Hays declines Monon Railroad offer to remain in Sullivan, citing relocation concerns.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Hays & Hays
Indiana
James B. Kepperley
Indianapolis
Willys-Overland Automobile Co
Toledo
Ohio
Sullivan
Illinois Central
Will H. Hays
Monon Railroad
Chicago
Hays
Perry Drake Readies Prison Trip To Michigan City
Sheriff George W. Harmon plans to move Perry Drake to the state prison at Michigan City to begin a two to fourteen year sentence. If ready, Van Allen may accompany him. Allen’s health may delay his trip. Drake of Sullivan county says he is prepared to start when the sheriff is ready. Dr. D. V. Wolfe is already serving.
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George W. Harmon
Perry Drake
Daviess County
Michigan City
Washington Democrat
Harmon
Drake
van Allen
Allen
Supreme Court
Sullivan County
D. V. Wolfe
Muttimus
Henley
Bloomington
Colt Jauntfast Sells High At $1700 To Weeks
C Ed Coffman sold his two year old trotter Jauntfast from Trampfast stock to Eli Weeks of Rockford Illinois for 1700 dollars. The colt has run a mile in 2 27 1 4.
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C. Ed Coffman
Eli Weeks
Rockford, Ill
Sullivan oil field adds locations amid expected spring activity
Oil notes report several new locations in the Sullivan field and anticipate substantial activity in the coming spring as operators expand exploration and drilling efforts.
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Sullivan
Sullivan men open first class news and cigar stand
Rex Benefield and Allen Brokaw purchased the news and cigar stand of Paul Mason and the tailoring shop of Alba Parkhurst. They opened a combined first class establishment in the Davis hotel block room formerly used by the Illinois Torpedo Company with Harry Mosier of Terre Haute in charge of cleaning pressing and repair along with tailoring.
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Rex Benefield
Allen Brokaw
Sullivan
Paul Mason
Alba Parkhurst
Davis Hotel
Illinois Torpedo Company
Harry Mosier
Terre Haute
Farmers Institute Hosts Fine Program Despite Weather
One of the county's most successful farmers institutes featured Purdue lecturers Flora Meeks and Oliver Kline with strong talks on school betterment and silage. Dr. A C Spivey illustrated hog cholera with stereo pictures and vaccines. Bert Walters elected president and A C Dickey secretary. weather limited attendance and sessions spread across local venues.
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Ers
Baptist Church
Flora M. Meeks
Oliver Kline
Purdue University
Richard Park
Odell
Shelburn
A. C. Spivey
Indianapolis
Myra Basler
Naomi Cochran
Rumple
R. W. Cadwell
Bert Walters
A. C. Dickey
Injury at Vandalia No 9 mine leaves Harry Blue hurt
Harry Blue of Caledonia was badly bruised in a mine accident at Vandalia No 9 near Linton Sunday. He and two coworkers rode the cage to the surface but it kept rising past the top landing. Blue was thrown onto the screens while the others held on at the top rail.
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Harry Blue
Caledonia
Vandalia Mine No. 9
Linton
Blue
Explosion Heard As Ice Gorge Blown Up
Explosion reported near Merom and Palestine caused alarm of a nitro plant blast but authorities said dynamite blew apart an ice gorge on a creek between the towns.
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Sullivan
Merom
Palestine
DePauw Glee Club Delights at Methodist Church
DePauw University glee club presented a well received concert Friday night under B Y P U and Epworth League sponsorship. A crowded audience praised reader Mr Finch for his engaging college life story which was a standout portion of the program.
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Glee Club
DePauw University
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Finch
Death of Allen Kennedy Likely Frosty Tragedy Near Caledonia
Allen Kennedy aged 23 was found frozen to death last Wednesday near a Caledonia trestle along the Illinois Central line. The body showed no train marks, suggesting death from exposure after last seen Monday evening following a mine paycheck. Kennedy lived with his father William Kennedy and leaves brothers and sisters.
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Allen Kennedy
Illinois Central Railroad
Caledonia
Kennedy
Farnsworth
William Kennedy
Fire alert prompts water shutoff guidance
Sullivan County Water Company asks customers to turn off taps when a fire alarm sounds to ensure better pressure for firefighters and quicker response times.
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Sullivan County Water Company
Spencer Man Accidentally Kills Wife at Home
Charles Murphy of Spencer, cousin of Mrs. M. A. Haddon, accidentally shot and killed his wife Sunday evening while examining a loaded gun. The incident occurred at their Spencer home.
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Charles Murphy
Spencer
M. A. Haddon
Carlisle man injured by falling ice from roof
David W. Haddon of Carlisle, father of M. A. Haddon of this city, was badly injured Saturday evening when a mass of ice fell from a shop roof at Risinger hardware. He dislocated a shoulder and suffered severe bruising.
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David Haddon
David W. Haddon
Carlisle
M. A. Haddon
Risinger Hardware
Groundhog Weather Forecast Hints Mild Winter
The article notes improving weather expectations tied to the groundhog not seeing his shadow as he emerged from his hole yesterday morning, suggesting a milder season ahead. It reflects traditional folklore linking the animal’s behavior to seasonal forecasts and local weather optimism.
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Groundhog
Willis Sues City for Patrolman Job Back
James H. Willis filed suit in the circuit court against Mayor Calvert and the City Council seeking his reinstatement as patrolman after being severed by ordinance. Walter F. Wood and Hunt Gambill represent Willis.
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James H. Willis
Circuit Court
Calvert
Walter F. Wood
Hunt & Gambill
Willis
Driver Kicked by Mule at Caledonia Mine
Robert Greenwood, a Caledonia mine driver, was kicked in the face by a mule Monday morning and seriously injured. Initial reports warned of possible death, but later updates indicate he is expected to recover.
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Robert Greenwood
Caledonia
Infant Mason Dies at One Week Buried at Paxton Cemetery
Walter Mason one week old, child of Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Mason of Duane Street, died Sunday and was buried Monday afternoon at Paxton Cemetery.
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Walter
Lucian Mason
Duane Street
Paxton
Tishimingo Sued Again By Interstate Iron & Steel
A new circuit court suit against the Tishimingo Tie and Stone Company seeks foreclosure of a mechanic's lien. Hays and Haye represent the Interstate Iron and Steel Company as plaintiffs.
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Tishimingo
Tishimingo Tie & Stone Company
Interstate Iron & ‘Steel Company
Mechanic’s . Lien
Hays
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Demurrer
W. V. Jennings
Purdue
State University
I. C
Monon
NEW Tailor Shop
Farmers Institute
S. C
Ed. Kelley
J. H. Neff
Billman
Mason
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