Alexander on Trial as Widow Testifies in Terre Haute
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Mrs Burke testified in the trial of Matthew Alexander for the murder of Thomas Burke. She described waking to find Alexander over her with a razor and her husband then awakened as Alexander attacked himself and fled. A twelve year old daughter corroborated portions of her mother’s account.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Alexander
Burke
Gates
Seraroy
Elkhart Dentist Indicted for Assault and Battery to Kill
Dr Harry Gul of Elkhart was indicted by the grand jury in Indianapolis on assault and battery with intent to kill in the Nov 7 shooting of his sweetheart Lulu Barney. The case stems from jealousy after a Nutting party. Barney remains confined to her room and recovering from a wound.
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Indianapolis Journal
Ind
Harry Gul
Elkhart
Lulu Barney
Trial arguments begin in Smithson murder case in Greencastle
Greencastle Ind Dec 17 Evidence in the trial of Zachery Smithson for the murder of George Boswell on Sept 15 was presented this afternoon with lawyers starting their arguments. The indictment charges first degree murder and prosecutors indicate proof remains incomplete. The defense argues the killing was justifiable.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
Zachery Smithson
George Boswell
Boy leader bound over in Lederer's robbery case
George Mangheli, a fourteen year old reputed crowd leader, was bound over to the Elwood court in the sum of 10 for his role in the Lederer Hens department store show window robbery Sunday night. Five boys were implicated. charges were heard over several hours, with the other four receiving reprimands.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
George Mang‘heli
Lederer-Hene
Smmone
Drastic Saloon Ordinance Tightens Sunday Closings
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Brazil Indiana reports the city council adopted a Nicholson law enforcement ordinance. Saloons must use the front door and cannot enter or exit through side doors before prohibition hours. Officers may arrest and fine owners not less than five dollars or more than five dollars for violations. The measure sparks saloon industry agitation and a court test of constitutionality. In Logansport Cass county, Royal Center saloon keepers appeal a license denial citing newspaper publication issues. They seek circuit court reversal of the decision.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
Logansport
Royal Center
Cass County
Palmer University elects board of trustees in Muncie
EES ELECTED of Palmer University MUNCIE Ind Dec 17 The following board of trustees has been elected for Palmer University George F McCullock Arthur W Brady Frank C Ball J Smith Talley J C Johnston John R H Latchaw Judes Joseph G Leffler W A Bell T M McWhinney J F Burnett Lewis G Colling Charles H Small A committee has been appointed to draft and on articles of incorporation creating the existence of Palmer University McWhinney chancellor announced last night that two are eereen are beginning o ee ne:e wr Dr J pay pastor of the Christian Church in New Bedford Mass will take the chair of Christian ethics Dr Alvin D Wilson a Presbyterian minister of Franklin D will occupy the chair of psychology The mercor incorporators will meet again on Fort Wayne Ind Dec 17 The electoral board of the Missouri Synod Luth Church met here last night to select for Concordia College It was to call the Rev H Pietenhauer of Minn to the vacant post Jacob Miller of this city was selected weeks ago but his congregation not release him Apcetal to the Indianapolis Journal BLOOMINGTON Ind Dec 17 The Indiana University Athletic Association to May elected Andrew Durham of Greencastle manager of the football team by a vote
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Palmer Uniersity
George F. McCulloch
Arthur W Brady
Frank C. Ball
J. Smith Talley
J. C. Johnston
John R. H. Latchaw
Judes
Joseph G. Leffler
W. A. Bell
T. M. McWhinney
J. F. Burnett
Lewis G Colling
Charles H. Small
Fort Wayne
The
Missouri Synod
Luth Church
Concordia College
H. Pietenhauer
Minn
Jacob Miller
Most Spirited Contest At The Institution
The event drew strong support from Danville Durham and Mr. Clark with a junior Delta Tau member on hand. The clash was described as one of the most spirited ever held at the Institution.
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Clark
Danville
Durham
Delta Tau
Oil Contractors Seek Higher Drilling Rates After Jan 1
Oil field contractors in Montpelier and surrounding areas form an organization to raise drilling rates from 4 1/2 to 5 cents per foot as prices for tools and supplies climb. Independent producers back the move, believing they can cover the increase amid rising oil prices. In Parker, Monroe Oil Co sells 1000 acres and nine producing wells to a Detroit syndicate for 3.00, plan to further develop the valuable property.
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Indianapolis Journal
Montpelier
Ind
Warren and
Marion
Parker, Ind
Monroe Oil Company
Parker Field
Detroit
Mich
High water forecast for Evansville river stage
Evansville Indiana expects a forty foot river stage by week’s end with 32.2 feet recorded this morning, five feet above yesterday. Farmers in low lands warned to prepare as danger line is 35 feet, but little damage anticipated since corn crops are harvested and stored above danger. Driftwood moves through the city.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Weather Bureau
Richmond Firm Heads Grain Drill Merger With 20 Million Capital
Springfield Colorado December 17 The grain drill combination will base at this city with 20 million capital. Key members include Superior Drill Company P P Mast Company Hoosier Drill Company Empire Drill Company Brennan Co Dowagiac Manufacturing Company and E E Huffman Company. Final merger terms to be settled in New York within two weeks.
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Springfield, CO
Grain Drill Combination
Superior Drill Company
P. P. Mast Company
Hoosier Drill Company
Richmond
Ind
Empire Drill Company
Lortsville
N. A
Brennan & Co
Louisville
Dowagiac Manufacturing Company
Dowagiac
Mich
Ee & Huffman Company
Macedon, N
Conapa
New York
Smuggled Diamonds Seized In El Paso Case
Special Agent J F Evans reports the El Paso seizure of diamonds worth about 24000 smuggled from England via New York. Jewelry includes a 192 gem necklace and a brooch with about 600 small diamonds. A wealthy El Paso woman and a Indiana palmist are linked to the case.
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Washington
J. F. Evans
el Paso
Tex
Secretary of the Treasury
England
New York
Indiana
Movement to Reorganize 160th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
In Marion Indiana an active drive aims to reorganize the 160th Indiana Volunteer Infantry formerly the Fourth Regiment. Pearl Bogue and Dart Sewell lead efforts in cities that housed companies with Bogue traveling to Indianapolis to confer with state officials this week.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Pearl Bogue
Dart Sewell
Township Trustees Convene in Logansport for Second Annual Meet
Nearly one hundred township trustees from the Eleventh district counties attend the two day convention in Logansport where Mayor Sidney A. Vaughn delivers the welcome address. The program covers topics of importance to trustees and includes a Cass county banquet for visiting officials this evening.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Eleventh
Sidney A. Vaughn
Cass County
Dolan Sues Whiteley Malleable Castings Company for Injuries
In Muncie Indiana on December 17 John Dolan began a damage suit in the Delaware Circuit Court seeking 10009 dollars for injuries from December 10 at the local plant. He says a revolving wheel crushed his left arm and tore clothing after lacking proper machine protections. Legislative committee tours Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane and visits to Fort Wayne to inspect the State Institute for the Feeble minded with Dr Samuel E Smith, Albert G Ogborn and Benjamin Starr.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
John Dolan
Whiteley Malleabie Castings Company
Delaware
Dolan le
Loganport court condemnation suit against Rufus begins
In Logansport Indiana on December 17 the Indianapolis Northern Traction Company filed condemnation proceedings in Cass Circuit Court seeking action against Rufus.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Indianapolis Northern Traction Company
Cass Circuit
Rufus
Kokomo man resists land seizure for rail line
C Griffith of Kokomo refuses offers for land south of Galveston to connect a company rail right of way. The firm contends it has offered a fair price and now begins steps to compel sale.
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C. Griffith
Kokomo
Galyvesaton
Griffith
Gell
Verdict returned in Vincennes city water plug case
In Vincennes Indiana on December 17 a verdict was returned for the defendant in the retrial of Mrs Mary Thurs suit against the city for damages from her husband s death after his buggy collided with a water plug obstructing the driveway The first judgment favored the plaintiff and the retrial followed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Vincennes
Ind
Mary Thurs
Largest order for fractional window lights awarded
Hartford City Indiana reports the Johnston Glass Company receiving the biggest fractional window light order ever. Pittsburg Plate Glass placed 59000 pieces for Westinghouse Manufacturing. Twenty four sizes, extra cutting cost over 500 dollars as cutters work overtime. Fort Wayne Electric Works closes at 9 pm due to coal shortage while Bass Works also uses coal reserves. Loganport recounts death of John Mc Greevy aged seventy two at Cass County poor farm from exposure after long intoxicated period. Winchester firm awarded Interurban Railway power house and car shops contract. Boston firm wins over local bidders. Columbus Ohio confirms Frank Beatty confessed fugitive from Covington murder indictment twenty eight years past. says Galvin shot and the death was accidental.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hartford City
Ind
Johnston Glass Company
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Westinghouse Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
Columbus
Frank Beatty
Covington
Beatty
Jacob Galvin
Liveliest session opens coal operators side at strike commission
Scranton reports the anthracite operators presented their case before the strike commission with a heated exchange over wage statements and who pays the nonunion lawyers. Reading Company counsel Wolverton led the operators arguing union recognition not an issue and alleging coal output restrictions by miners after 1900. Independent operators spokesman Burns urged protection for nonunion workers and condemned mob violence amid testimony from five witnesses about killings and injuries during the suspension.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Darrow
Everett Warren
Erie Company
Gray
Warren
MR. May
W. A. May
May
Mr. Darrow
Wolverton
Ira H. Burns
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
James Wenston
Two Injured In Icy Falls Near Lebanon Ind
Mrs Henry Miller suffered fractures to the left thigh and a broken arm with internal injuries after a fall on the ice and remains in serious condition. Mrs William Harrison, an elderly resident east of town, fell and fractured the right thigh near the hip joint.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
Henry Miller
William Harrison
Charles F. Griffin In Critical Condition In Indiana
Hammond Indiana December 17 The condition of Charles F Griffin former secretary of state remains critical Cerebro meningitis has him under constant care by two physicians
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Indianapolis Journal
Hammond
Ind
Charles F. Griffin
Death notices from Indiana: Winesberg Longacre Thurman
Jeffersonville reports the death of John P. Winesberg eighty two after a fall and stroke. Portland notes Isaac Longacre aged about is one of the oldest men in Noble township with Brights disease. Shelbyville records the death of Rosana Thurman forty one, who lived near Boggs Town, leaving a husband and five children.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
John P. Winesberg
Winesberg
Wheeling
W. Va
Portland
Isaac Longacre
Indiana
Noble Township
Bright
Pennsylvania
Shelbyville
Rosana Thurman
Boggstown
Elwood Elks to Initiate Class of Fifty Candidates
The Elwood Lodge of Elks will initiate nearly fifty candidates starting Thursday afternoon, continuing late into the night with a banquet to close. The lodge has renovated its home, creating one of the finest in the state and resuming regular meetings after a long pause.
Illinois Central Passenger Dept Sees Senior Moves
Specials from Louisville announce February changes in Illinois Central southern lines. John A. Scott will become assistant general passenger agent in Memphis, replacing W A Kelland. Headquarters move shifts assistant general passenger agent to Memphis and creates a division passenger agent in Louisville.
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Louisville
Pasenger
Illinois Central Southern Lines
John A. Scott
Memphis
W. A. Kelland
Ohio
Potomac
Mississippi
Arkansas
Texas
Mexico
Cuba
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Plague Alert From British Columbia Health Officials
Dr. Fagan of the British Columbia Board of Health announces tightened plague regulations due to rising infections in San Francisco. From March 1901 to November 5, 1902 there were nineteen deaths, with sixteen since September 4 of the current year. Officials are urged to enforce stricter quarantine and inspect steamers for potential exposure.
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Victoria
B. C
Fagan
British Columbia Board of Health
Provincial Boards of Health
San Francisco
Brumm Accuses Miners of Hidden Union Demands
In a prolonged dialogue with Chairman Gray, Brumm asserts nonunion workers effectively formed a union by seeking recognition in the award and job protections, plus higher pay. The commission adjourned for the day as it weighed these claims amid ongoing coal strike talks. Buffalo visit by John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers draws reactions from industry leaders. Mitchell praises Baer as honest but criticizes certain coal barons, while predicting the dispute moves toward settlement.
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At & O
Buffalo
Dec. W
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Spring Valley
Ill
Scranton
Coal Strike Commission
Baer
Telegraphic Brevities from a Quiet News Day
Mrs Zelaya arrives in New York from Antwerp aboard Vaderland. John E Hall schooner ashore near Oswego with likely drownings. Kenyon Butterfield to lead Rhode Island State College near Providence starting April. Detroit to host National Municipal League meeting April 22 23 24. Two Burlington freight trains collided at Table Rock Neb killing Fireman Morell. Mrs W W Jones shoots herself in Rockport Ohio. husband cites mental illness. John W Williams fatally wounds wife then kills himself in St Joseph Mo. Vincent St John of Miners Union indicted for Telluride riot. released on bond. Senn Hall at Rush Medical College dedicated with remarks by Sir William Hingston and President Harper. Bank robbery suspects arrested at Gibson City. large cash found. X ray legal office for Chicago city claims created. Dr K E Preston Pratt to head. Bucklin gambling house hearing in New York proceeds. Bucklin pleads not guilty. Five Crows, Umatilla chief, found dead near Athens Oregon. American Board of Foreign Missions reports 545105 receipts. China indemnities settled. North China College to reopen at Tung-Chou. Bible demand soars, hindering book supply.
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Detroit Municipal League
Detroit
Burlington
Table Rock
Neb
Morell
W. W. Jones
Rockport
John W. Williams
St. Joseph
Williams
Vincent St. John
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Col
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Rush Medical College
Chicago
Nicholas Senn
William Hingston
Laval University
Montreal
Harper
University of Chicago
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Clarence
Illinois
Gibson City
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Dr. Pratt
John E. Owens
New York
David Bucklin
East Fortyfourth Street
Canfield House
Bucklin
Joseph Jacobs
Umatilla
Athens
Ore
Egan
United States
American Board of Foreign Missions
China
North China College
Tung-Chou
Marseilles strike ends sailors resume work today
Dispatches report the Marseilles strike ending as sailors vote to return to duty. Emperor William to meet Ambassador Tower on Friday, while German ships aid the grounded Wittelsbach near Kosver. Floods drown thirty three in Tunis village Tam is.
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Ambassador Tower
Wittelsbach
Kosver
Denmark
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Prinz Heinrich
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Cape Bon
Tunis
Congregation of the Propaganda
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Hungary
Yokohama
Taku
Shang-Tung
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Nessler
Peking
Yang Lu
China
Li Hung Chang
J. Reiff
Yesterda
Nint
Paris
Vie Au Grand Air
Saint Saurge
Per
Alexandra
Lord Mandeville
New trial granted for Howard in Goebel murder case
James Howard of Clay county was granted a new trial by the Kentucky Court of Appeals. The court split along party lines with four Republican judges for reversal and three Democrats against. The decisive point: the trial judge failed to instruct that Howard's guilt required proof of his own acts beyond a reasonable doubt, not mere conspiratorial acts by others.
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Frankfort
James Howard
Clay County
William Goebel
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Howard
Pannnen
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