Exoneration Claims Rejected In Pirtle Shooting Case
The Union retracts an earlier report claiming D. R. Jacobs exonerated Dr. George W. Pirtle in the shooting death. Jacobs told Rev. W. D. Woods he bore no malice toward Pirtle and asked Woods to convey that to him. The conversation concerned Jacobs’ spiritual welfare, not the shooter.
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D. R. Jacobs
George W. Pirtle
Pirtle
Carlisle
Jacobs
W. D. Woods
M. E. Church of
Woods
Inquest into Bur dell Jacobs Death Concludes
Coroner W P Maxwell finished the inquest into the death of Bur dell Jacobs. Jacobs was shot by Dr G W Pirtle of Carlisle. Maxwell withholds verdict to allow thorough examination of evidence. Relatives have engaged Bays Bays to assist in prosecuting Pirtle.
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W. P. Maxwell
Burdell Jacobs
Jacobs
G. W. Pirtle
Carlisle
Maxwell
Bays & Bays
Firtle
Former Sullivan Boy Oscar Foote Joins Alaska Leaders
Oscar Foote, a Sullivan native now prominent in Alaska, served as judge and Republican chairman. A delegate to the Chicago Republican National Convention, he reports Roosevelt’s broad coast support and notes Alaska gold mining activity and eager prospectors.
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Chicago
Oscar Foote
Juneau
Alaska
Sullivan
Foote
Ziba Foote
Oscar
Syracuse
N. Y
Jungan
United States Court
Republican Territorial Committee of
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Fairbanks
Heau
Thiere” Sont
Divorce Granted for Roxy Gastineau in Vigo Court
In Vigo Superior Court last week Roxy Gastineau was granted a divorce from Robert L. Gastineau. The couple married secretly in Robinson Illinois and moved to the Philippine Islands. A child born after the hearing was placed in the mother’s custody with limited paternal access.
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Vigo
Roxy Gastineau
Robert L. Gastineau
Gastineau
Roxy Crawley
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Robinson
Ill
Philippine Islands
Narrow Escape From Horrible Death
Special correspondence from Merom Junction reports Paul French, son of Homer French of Gill township, narrowly escaped death when his horse rolled over his left leg after he fell beneath a heavy corn roller. The team halted after he shouted whoa, and Jacob Elliot nearby arrived to rescue him from a perilous position.
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Merom Junction
Paul
Homer French
Gill Township
Jacob Elliot
Brothers Meet After Four Years Surprise Visit
Special correspondence from Merom Junction reports Julius Kester was surprised this week at his home by an unexpected visit from a brother traveling from Southern Missouri. The reunion marks four years since their last meeting.
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Merom Junction
Julius Kester
Missouri
Close Call on E T I Train As Wind Flings Hatch Cover
Passengers on the northbound E T I train No. 8 witnessed a dramatic rescue when a hatch cover blew loose in a storm. Fireman John Piper, clinging to the cab roof, was saved by engineer Frank Baker and foreman Hyde. Piper suffered a nervous shock but is expected to run today. Baker praised for bravery.
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Frank Baker
John Piper
Evansville
Piper
Baker
Foreman Hyde
Terre Haute
T. H
Chicago
Township Trustees Share Large Annual Draw Across Sullivan County
The nine Sullivan county township trustees announced their annual draw with detailed allocations for each township. Jackson funds total 7014.33 including tuition, special school tax and distributive funds. Hymera receives 640.69. Curry 4903.40. Shelburn ...
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Sullivan County
Jackson
Hymera
Curry
Shelburn
Farmersburg
Fairbanks
Turman
Congressional
Hamilton
Sullivan
Cass
Jeffgeson
County Funds Report Shows Growth in Sullivan and Knox
A financial summary lists townships Haddon, Carlisle, Gill and Merom with tuition, special school tax, road tax and liquor license receipts, totaling $76 069.24 versus $61 857.33 in 1903. State apportionment to Sullivan County stands at $13 391.20, signaling rapid local growth.
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Haddon
Carlisle
Congressional
Gill
Merom
Sullivan County
Knox
Southern Indiana Engineers Here
John R Walshs Southern Indiana railroad plans to run trains into Sullivan by October first. Engineers and surveyors survey a line from Washington street and E T H tracks to the Illinois Central tracks with a loop at the IC and E T H junction to turn around eight I N engines without a turntable.
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John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Sullivan
Corps of Engineers
Washington Street
Illinois Central
I. C
Benjamin Dennon Recovers After Calf Dispute Injury
Benjamin Dennon of this township who was struck in the head with a club by William Boone during a quarrel over Boone's calf breaking into Dennon's field has regained consciousness and is slowly recovering after two weeks in a precarious condition.
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Merom Junction
Benjamin Dennon
William Boone
Boone
Dennon
Mrs Perry Carson Shoots Her Husband In Family Dispute
Special correspondence from Fairbanks reports Perry Carson of Scott City involved in a domestic quarrel when his wife discharged a revolver. The bullet pierced his hand and thigh causing serious injury. Carson was said to be intoxicated and assaulting his wife.
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Fairbanks
Perry Carson
Scott City
Carson
New Wheat Crop Harvest Underway In Sullivan County
The Sullivan county wheat harvest is complete with threshing ongoing in several localities. The first new wheat of the season was delivered last Monday to Crowder's elevator. Acres this year are small and the crop quality is not high.
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Seward
Resurrection Bay
Alaska
White Pass
Yukon
British Territory
Foote
New York
Juneau
Sullivan County
Sullivan
Crowder
Guardianship Petition for Naomi Worth Declared
Application for guardianship of Naomi Worth, a person of unsound mind, by James H. Secrest and John L. Kelley seeks declaration of unsound mind and appointment of guardian for both person and property. The filing indicates a petition in a probate or mental health proceeding requesting legal authority and care arrangements.
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Naomi Worth
James H. Secrest
John L. Kelley
Chicago Chronicle Shifts From Democratic to Republican
The Chicago Chronicle under John R. Walsh announces a switch from Democratic to Republican alignment. The editorial blames Bryan and Hill, denounces Bryanism, praises progress, and asserts the party’s transformation reflects a new stance against Bryan’s influence and a reformist Republican path.
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Chicago Chronicle
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Party of Progression
THE
Chronicle Republican
United States
Judge Parker
Bryan
Parker
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
William J
St. Louis
Hill
West Virginia
Chicago
Kansas City
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