Varied Homefront Gossip Sparks Grand Jury Recalls
Valparaiso Indiana January hearing reveals Frank Sprencil admitted false testimony in the Davidson murder case. Sprencil claimed the victim was killed by a train after dragging the body to mislead investigators. Roy Sedwards Michael Curtin and Bob Fleming had been indicted for murder based on his earlier account.
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Frank Sprencil
Davidson
Napoleon Street
Pennsylvania Road
Sprencil
Roy Sewards
Michael Curtin
Bob Fleming
Book bids and steel ranges at Scummt and Co
The Times office offers new books by Lagarre Cavalier Graunstark and more for 15 cents for 3 days. Scummt & Co opposite Davis Hotel advertises steel ranges with and without reservoirs priced at 319.00 and 24.00 dollars respectively.
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Cavalier
Graunstark
Man
Glengarry
Times Office
Guy Brices
H, Scummt & Co
Davis Hotel
Robbins suspect George Wilson jailed again in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana January 20 George Wilson a Black man released from Michigan City prison after a robbery sentence in Evansville was caught robbing a house in Terre Haute two days later one guilty plea was sent to prison for from one to three years
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Terre Haute
Ind
George Wilson
Michigan City
Evansville
Naval Plans For Prince Henry Reception Under Way
Secretary Long consulted Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans about Prince Henry of Germanys visit to the United States. Evans to prepare a naval program for the reception with junior officers to assist. No official word yet from the state department. Army representation presumed to be Major General Brooke.
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Washington
Long
Robley D. Evans
United States
Prince Henry
Germany
Admiral Evans
State Department
War Department
Brooke
Department of the East
United States Army
Senate confirms Indiana postmasters in executive session
Washington January 21 the senate in executive session yesterday confirmed the following Indiana postmasters B W Scott Wiseman Culver Wm Protsman Vevay Wm H Mallory Veedersburg Andrew W Morrissey Notre Dame Chauncey D Sherwin Wm C Vance Noblesville Ellis G Darnell Lebanon Andrew M Willoughby Greensburg Andrew A Laird Frankfort Elliott E Barnard Delphi Albert S Peacock Attica Robert S Potts Thorntown
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Senate
Indiana
B. W. Scott Wiseman
Culver
Wm Protsman
Vevay
Wm. H. Mallory
Veedersburg
Andrew W. Morrissey
Notre Dame
Chauncey D. Sherwin Goshen
Wm. C. Vance
Noblesville
Ellis G. Darnell
Lebanon
Andrew M Willoughby
Greensburg
Andrew A. Laird
Frankfort
Elliott E. Barnard
Shortage Found in Former Treasurer Young's Books
Louisville January 18 report by three accountants filed with Mayor Grainger details a $40 520 15 shortage in the former City Treasurer Stuart B Young's books. The auditors delivered a 100 page typewritten report after his suicide in November following news of the shortage.
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Louisville
Stuart B. Young
Rer
Grainger
Young
Brigands Accept Ransom. Payment Location Unsettled
United States Minister John G. A. Leischman reports the brigands who abducted Miss Eben M. Stone and Madame Tsilka on September 30 have agreed to accept the ransom raised. The sole remaining issue is where payment will be made.
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Constantinople
United States
John G. A. Leischman
Eben M. Stone
Madame Tsilka
French Priest and Two Converts Murdered in Kwangsi Village
In Kwangsi province a French priest named Julien and two Chinese converts were killed in a village. Chinese officials say robbers carried out the murders and deny an anti Christian demonstration.
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Pekin
Julien
Kwang Si
Hatchet Explosion Kills Roscoe Meredith Near Van Buren
In Van Buren Indiana on January 21 Roscoe Meredith 32 was killed when a hatchet slipped from his grip exploding a nearby nitroglycerin can. A fragment of an arm was found in a tree top. Meredith was betrothed to a Lima Ohio woman with a February 14 wedding date.
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van Buren
Ind
Roscoe Meredith
Here
Meredith
Lima
Gen Alban killed in Panama naval clash during revolt
A naval battle in Panama Harbor saw the revolutionary fleet confront government ships. General Carlos Alban, Panama district commander and governor, was killed. the Lautaro sank and others were buried after the fight. The death could sway troops toward the government.
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Panama
Padilla
Darien
Gaitan
Sacana
Lautaro
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Chiculto
Panuama Canal Company
Boyaca
Carlos Alban
Alban
Dutch Premier Kuyper weighs Boer info pact in peace talks
Amsterdam reports Dr. Kuyper indicated to Soer delegates the value of sharing crisis information with Britain after Lord Jesebery's Chesterfield speech. He urged informal London contact, met Abraham Fischer and Boers in Brussels, then proceeded to London. No clear result. Kuyper said Holland would not act as intermediary.
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Kuyper
Soer
Lord Jesebery
Chesterfield
South Africa
London
Abraham Fischer
Bver
Brussels
Dr. Kuyper
Holland
UMWA Holds 13th Convention Reelection of Leaders
Indianapolis January 21 The United Mine Workers of America re elected President Mitchell Vice President Lewis and Secretary Treasurer Wilson with no opposition. Over 1000 delegates attend, a record turnout as the union prepares for wage talks with operators next week. Opening day covered officer reports and committee updates. official settlement clears the way for actual business.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Lewis
Wilson
Jealousy and self-inflicted deaths mark Coffeen murder
In Coffeen Illinois Fred Brockman age 20 and Gertie Rifford from prominent families started an evening drive. The buggy halted at a livery with no driver. Rifford lay dead from a temple bullet wound while Brockman unconscious after shooting himself twice. Authorities believe jealousy triggered the crime. Brockman remains in custody with no motive given. In Michigan City Indiana John Rinkard condemned for the Grant county wife murder expiated his crime by hanging in the state penitentiary at twelve oh nine this morning. The body was readied for burial after a letter dictated disposition.
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Fred Brockman
Gertie Rifford
Young Brockman
Frysicians
Broenman
Rinkard
Michigan City
Ind
John Rinkard
Grant County
Mainxard
Marion
Panama Canal Project Backed by Isthmian Commission
The isthmian canal commission unanimously recommends accepting the New Panama Canal Company offer to sell all its rights property and unfinished work to the United States for 40070000. The president sent the supplemental report to Congress with a simple transmittal message and the Senate ordered it printed in the Congressional Record.
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Panama
Washington
Congress
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal Company
United States
Senate
Congressional
Train Schedule Note With Exceptions
Nos. 1 and 2 operate daily except Sunday. When times are not listed, trains do not stop.
Early Iron Ship Pioneers and Wood Vessels Tradition
Chambers' Journal traces the rise of iron ships from early, disputed births in Edinburgh and Severn works to 1810, noting 1859 as the year steel hulls entered merchant ship construction. It quotes critics who doubted iron ships, while observing a shift to wooden small craft only.
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Homer
Clyce
Mersey
Sip
Resi
Edinburgh
Severn
Chambers’ Journal
Sullivan Firm Expands Practice in Federal and State Courts
A Sullivan, Indiana based law firm states it will practice in the Federal and State Courts and in other courts where its services are required.
County Surveyor Office Ad
Office in Crowder building on the east side of the square offers land surveying civil engineering mine surveying and drainage of wet lands as specialties. Orders by mail receive prompt attention.
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Crowder Building
Abstracters of Titles in Sullivan County Firm
Abstracters of Titles specializes in examining and perfecting titles and estate settlement. Owners of abstract books can rely on careful management and reliable handling of property records. Office located in Coffman block on the east side of the public square.
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Sullivan County
Coffman Block
Fast Side Public Square
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