Gillespie and Barbour in Jail Amid Grand Jury Probe
The Journal reports in Indiana a grand jury session lasting eleven days. James Gillespie and Myron L. Barbour are jailed amid murder accusations, with prosecutors Wilber and deputies presenting evidence. Families of Gillespie and Barbour cope with distress as habeas corpus hearings loom and rumors of estate disputes surface.
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Idaken
Rump
Overly
James Gillespie
Wilber
Harry
Cassius McMullen
Gillespie
Myron L. Barbour
Myron Barbour
Fair and Warmer Weather Across States
Dec 2 forecast shows fair and warmer conditions statewide with Wednesday and Thursday matching trends. Indiana and Illinois expect fair skies with light to moderate winds. Michigan notes possible snow in northern regions, then cloudy to clear with fresh west winds. Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota foresee fair days, some rain in far southeast but warmer east portions. Temperature and precipitation data noted by Blythe, Section Director.
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Washington
Indiana
Illinois
Forth
Peneurs
Michigan
Ebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
K. Th. R.H
T. Blythe
Lebanon Telephone System Knocked Out In Lebanon Ind
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Lebanon Ind Dec 2 The Lebanon Telephone Company's plant suffered $2500 in damage and the system went out of business temporarily A crew spanned a cable across South street and a trolley wire caused 200 switchboard drops and 30 phones to burn Two new cables were badly damaged one burned entirely in two Operators fled in fear but no injuries occurred Minor blazes were caused elsewhere as repairs begin with partial service possible by week end and full service within two weeks The company owned by Lebanon residents is largely controlled by S P Sheerin and Norton of Indianapolis New central energy system proposed amid upgrades
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Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
Lebanon Telephone Company
South Street
Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction Company
Campbell, Smith & Ritchie
Bell Company
Lebanon Peopile
5. P. Sheerin
Norton
Long Ce Telephone Company
Indianapolis
Cook v Sterling Electric patents case in Indiana
The Cook versus Sterling Electric case resumed in Lafayette as master in chancery Charles A Burnett heard surrebuttal witnesses. Pending in U S Circuit Court at Indianapolis the suit seeks to restrain Sterling from using Cook claimed patents and aims at about 250000 dollars in damages. Cook helped found Sterling and served as its first president, with the firm employing about 40 in telephone apparatus manufacture. Evidence concluded today.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Frank B. Cook
Sterling Electric Company
Charles A. Burnett
United States Circuit Court
Indianapolis
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Anderson
Cook
Sait
Sterling Company
Closing Exercises Held at Hanover College
Hanover Ind December 2 The last public exercises of Hanover College were held last night as the junior class exhibited. Speakers Ben Farber R Leland W A Stark Miss Mann A K Whallon R V Bisfe O C Boyer K C Hill acquitted themselves with honor. The final examinations were held today and students anticipate a fine trip home for the holidays.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hanover
Ind
Hanover College
Ben Farber
R. Leland
W. A. Stark
Mise Mann
A. K. Whallon
R. V. Bsife
0. C. Boyer
K. c. Hill
Daugherty Hereford herd sells for 3300 in bankruptcy sale
WABASH Ind Dec 22 Creditors of Nathan Daugherty, Hereford breeder, disappointed by the sale of his herd. The more than fifty head stock, expected to bring far more, sold for 3300, about 5 cents on the unsecured debt. The herd was valued a year ago at unknown high level.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Nathan Daugherty
Daugherty
Barbour Indicted in Connection With Gillespie Killing
Rising Sun, Dec. 22. Myron L. Barbour, longtime bank employee and local insurance figure, was indicted in the Gillespie case. Relatives say he claimed innocence while his wife, Carrie, faced $10,000 bail and showed no supportive words as he left for jail. Belle Seward and Dr. Gillespie’s circle reacted with varied emotions.
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James Gillespie
William Gillespie
Cincinnati
Myron Barbour
Carrie Barbour
Thad A. Reamy
Reamy
Indianapolis Journal
Rising Sun
Myron L. Barbour
Elizabeth Gillespie
Myron
Barbour
National Bark
Belle Seward
Earl
Muncie Office Building Sale Reported in Anderson
The Muncie Observer notes the sale of the new McNaughton building at Walnut and Charles in Muncie. Built for W A McNaughton Co by George F McCulloch, the five story six level structure cost about 125000 with a site valued at over 8000. Frank C Ball is reported as purchaser though deed not filed yet. Ball refers questions to McCulloch.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Muncie Observer
McNaughton
Walnut
Charles Streets
George F. McCulloch
Indiana Union Traction Company
W. A. McNaughton Company
Frank C. Ball
McNaughton Department Store
Ball
McCulloch
Murder charge follows quiet arrest in Gilman case
William Walker, about thirty five, arrested in Alexandria on suspicion of fatally injuring John O'Brien a Gilman glass worker found dead under a Lake Erie and Western bridge on December 11 1901. Walker was quietly seized and taken to Anderson with a warrant issued previously as the case reopens after years forgotten.
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Indianapolis Journal
Alexandria
Ind
Anderson
William Walker
Mbling
John O'Brien
Gilman Glass
Lake Erie & Western
O'Brien
Gilman
Gilman Preceptory
Walker
Mail carrier in Shelbyville marks 12 784 miles of service
James Sexton who delivers mail to and from depots in Shelbyville completed seven years in service yesterday and has logged 67 401 450 feet of distance, about 12 784 miles. The ex soldier, 58, served under three presidents Cleveland McKinley and Roosevelt and under three postmasters Major Newton and Lewis.
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Indianapolis Journal
Shelbyville
Ind
James Sexton
Uncle Sam
Sexton
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Major
Newton
Lewis
Farm house burned near Alexandria with heavy loss
A farm house three miles southwest of Alexandria on Rural Route 19 burned last night at 10. Loss listed at 1700 with insurance. A Miss Baker suit ties into prior property losses, while in Wabash a damage action is filed against the Wabash River Traction Company by Ethel Baker for injuries from a sudden interurban start.
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Indianapolis Journal
Alexandria
Ind
John Wilson
Ison
Wabash, Ind
Wabash
Wabash River Traction Company
Ethel Baker
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Advertisement
A vintage ad notes taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to counteract illness and promises a refund if it fails to cure. Grove's signature appears on each box as a mark of endorsement.
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Grove
Indianapolis area trial heats public opinion ahead of habeas hearing
The report details family tensions around the Gillespie case with Myron Barbour facing jail anxiety and an alibi effort for him. It notes possible further involvement, sensational testimony, and anticipated grand jury disclosures. A female lawyer will defend the women, and Cincinnati witnesses are cited as key to forthcoming evidence.
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Dearborn
Lawrenceburg
Elizabeth Gillespie
Literary Club
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Y. Barbour
Myron L. Barbour
James Gillespie
Tator
Gillespie
Myron Barbour
Thomas P. Overly
Overly
Barbour
Cincinnati
Cassius McMullen
Charles B. Matson
Cynthiana Coles
Seward
Indiana
Aurora
Electric light fight getting into politics
Richmond Ind December 22 The latest turn in the fight centers on Mayor W W Zimmer man charging the Richmond Light Heat and Power Company is trying to influence municipal politics to secure council support for selling the city plant He asserts councilmen were approached and notes the company does not back his renomination The council light commissioners and business men will review the city's affairs and taxpayers will be invited to attend Some argue the plant is a good investment even if only to light streets and public spaces and that the private company cutting its prices justifies its existence
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
W. W. Zimmerman
Richmond Light, Heat and Power Company
Light, Heat and Power Company
Municipal Ee
Earlham Student Aims for Rhodes Scholarship
George Hamilton of Earlham College plans to try for a Rhodes scholarship. The Latin and Greek tests are described as very demanding with emphasis on prose and grammar. Hamilton teaches in a preparatory class and will study rose composition before the February Indiana exam. Student examinations at the college closed this afternoon.
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George Hamilton
Earlham
Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Earlham College
Hamilton
Chase
Indiana
Indiana Co
Harlow Lindley
Chicago University
Jay County Fair elects officers for coming year in Portland
The Jay County Fair Association in Portland elected officers for the coming year. President J. G. Crowell, vice president George W. Bergman, second vice president William Green, treasurer W. M. Haynes, secretary J. F. Graves, and superintendent Irvin Black. The next meeting will be its thirty third, during the week beginning September 5.
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Jay County Fair Association
J. G. Crowell
George W. Bergman
Peecast
William Green
W. M.aynes
J. F. Graves
Irvin Black
Poultry Wagon Hit by Big Four Engine in Veedersburg
In Veedersburg Indiana a poultry wagon from Ratcliffe Briner was struck at Main street crossing by a Big Four engine. One horse was killed and the wagon demolished. Driver John Waggie escaped by leaping free as crossing gates were found open.
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Indianapolis Journal
Veedersburg
Ind
Ratcliffe & Briner
John Waggie
Will Teach the Natives in Philippines
John A. Geraghty son of S J Geraghty of Rushville left for San Francisco to sail to Manila Philippines to accept a position as teacher in the public schools there operated by the government He departs in about a week for the assignment and will teach in the Philippine public school system
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Indianapolis Journal
Rushville
Ind
John A. Geraghty
S. J. Geraghty
San Francisco
Manila
Philippines
Judge Rules for Plaintiff in Shelbyville Divorce Case
Shelby Circuit Court Judge Douglas Morris granted the plaintiff a divorce from wife in the Cumming vs Cummins case tried at the October term. The ruling came today in Shelbyville Indiana, detailing the court order and parties involved.
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Indianapolis Journal
Shelbyville
Ind
Douglas Morris
Shelby Circuit Court
Settlements Made by the Stockholders in Indiana Bank
Elkhart Ind Dec 22 stockholders of Indiana National Bank make installment payments on the 3 percent first rate of the full assessment. Names listed include J L Brodrick Peltire Hill A W Collins Edward Finn John H Brodrick W L Collins and others with various payments in cash or property. Ollins offers his mortgaged residence and A W Collins expects to pay in full.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Indiana National Bank
C. H. Bosworth
J. L. Brodrick
Peltire Hill
A. W. Collins
Edward Finn
John H. Brodrick
W. L. Collins
I. W. Short
John R. Daley
Hattie A. Weed
Cleveland
O. N. Lambert
New York
Prudence Collins
W. Anderson
Walter Brown
D. Weaver
D. C. Thomas
Athetta Lambert
Detroit
Lve
Knoxville
John W. Ellis
Thomas
Hill
Finn
Ollins
Brodricks
Brown
Windfall Post Office to Be Advance to Third Class
Windfall Indiana post office will move from fourth to third class on January 1 194. Postmaster W H Dean, who took charge about two years ago, improved the office with conveniences and secured two rural routes. His up to date conduct and efforts increased business enough to justify the change in classification.
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Indianapolis Journal
Windfall
Ind
W. H. Dean
Dean
Reunited at the Grave in Logansport
In Logansport Indiana on December 22 mourners gathered for the funeral of Mrs Mary Kies when two long separated siblings reunited William Gugle and George Gugle met for the first time in thirty years and William’s sister Elizabeth Starking joined with thirty four years apart from Rochester New York
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Mary Kies
William Gugle
Michigan
George Gugle
White County
Elizabeth Starking
Rochester
Writ to Supreme Court on Lafayette Democrat case
In Lafayette Ind Judge Vinton overruled the demurrer in State ex rel J Kirby Risk Lafayette Democrat vs County Auditor H H Cheney. The case seeks mandamus to force publication of commissioners allowances in both Democratic and Republican papers. The ruling sends the matter to the Indiana Supreme Court for final decision.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Superior
Vinton
State
J. Kirby Risk
Lafayette Democrat
H. H. Cheney
Supreme Court
Republicans set city convention date in Wabash Ind
Wabash Indiana city committee sets January 21 for nominating city officers except councilmen. Primaries on January 0. One mayoral candidate John S Lewis as Mayor Williams declines another run. Other nominees expected. council seats to be decided. Windfall Indiana Mrs Elizabeth Arnold undergoes major breast surgery for cancer.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Republican City Committee
John
Lewis
Williams
Injured laborers leaped by lever fall into embankment
A laborer and two Italian helpers were hurt when the man was hurled from a lever-like pole into the dirt at the base of a forty-foot embankment. One man suffered a broken leg, another a chin laceration, and the third a twisted ankle. They were taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis
Removal of Obstruction To Through Travel Near Richmond
Richmond Ind December 22 The next step to clear the obstruction to through traction travel from Indianapolis east must be taken by the Richmond Street and Interurban Railway Company The City Council plans a special meeting to seek elevation of the Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville bridge but only if the local traction company provides a bond to protect the city from expense or liability The bond is not yet furnished but expected within a few days.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Indianapolis
Richmond Street and Interurban Railway Company
Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville
Republican Chairmen Meet Postponed in Indiana District
Rushville Ind December 22 The Sixth district Republican county chairmen failed to meet as planned due to illness of Col E P Thayer district central committee chair. The meeting aimed to pick a site for the district convention with Connersville favored as the central location for January 12.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rushville
Ind
Thayer
Col. E. P. Thayer
Republican Central Committee
Cna
Connersville
Ex Senator Moore Finishes World Financial History Book
Franklin Ind December 22 Ex Senator J J Moore of this county has completed a financial history of the world to be published soon. The thousand page volume follows years of work. Moore, a former Delin, may seek the Democratic nomination for judge in the district including Johnson Jackson and Brown counties next year.
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Indianapolis Journal
Franklin
Ind
J. J. Moore
Moore
Tor
Johnson, Jackson and
Brown
Gambler Escapes Through Ceiling Hole With Cash
In Logansport Indiana last night during a raid on a gambling house proprietor E W Clem made a spectacular escape by crawling through a hole in the ceiling with visible money. Seven others were arrested and paid fines totaling 108 dollars 50 cents. Clem remains at large.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
E. W. Clem
Clem
Carnegie Gift Accepts Library for Union City
Union City council voted to accept Andrew Carnegie's offer of 10000 for a public library building. Superintendent L. N. Hines organized the effort. a committee was formed to begin the project promptly.
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Union City
Ind
Andrew Carnegie
L. N. Hines
Public
Ited
Overture for Union of the Two Schools in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne College of Medicine receives an overture from Northwestern Ohio University Ada for a possible union. About 250 to 300 Ada students study medicine yearly. a merger would provide Ada a place to send them and boost Fort Wayne enrollments. If agreed, the College of Medicine remains in Fort Wayne. valedictory speech by Dr. C. B. Stemen with diplomas by Charles McCulloch.
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Ada
Fort Wayne College of Medicine
Fort Wayne, Ind
College of Medicine
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C. B. Stemen
Charles McCulloch
Bridge Work Suspended Over Wabash for Winter
Terre Haute reports the $271,000 Wabash River bridge project halted for the season as ice flows form above the structure. Construction crews have moved equipment and materials to safety while conditions freeze.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Alt
Indiana Notes From Portland And Nearby Towns
Indiana notes report Portland headington and other areas discussing undecided rebuilding plans for Alexandria to become a bureau station for emergency signals and daily warnings. Elkhart school board halts $20,000 building projects due to bank failure. Beliefonte, Dec 22 John Watkins claims his wife is detained by a Lancaster brother in law since November 19 while visiting. Watkins plans a visit to Lancaster.
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Bureau
Elkhart
Indianapolis Journal
Bellefontaine
John Watkins
Near Roundhead
Lancaster
Watkins
Passenger train collision injures man and kills horse near Richmond
In Richmond Indiana on December 22 a Pennsylvania train arrival about 11 o clock injured John Booker a leading groceryman from Eaton. A horse drawing his delivery wagon was killed instantly and the wagon was shattered.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Pennsylvania
John Booker
Eaton
Booker
Drowning casts gloom over Hanover holiday season
In Hanover Indiana Carlton Jones, nephew of Mr Tripp of Indianapolis, drowned as search for his body continues. Christmas entertainments are cancelled because of the loss.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hanover
Ind
Carlton Jones
Tripp
Indianapolis
Richmond Bank Directors Named In Formal Ceremony
Richmond Indiana reports the Green Fork National Bank was formally consecrated with directors listed as W Harris M C Brooks Jobs Ennis Kitterman Milo Gentry ten ver Alonzo Black William and Jor. The institution aims to serve the local community with financial services and woolen goods connections.
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