Fodrea Murder Case Jury Secured in Noblesville Circuit Court
The Indianapolis Journal reports the trial of William Fodren for the murder of John E. Seay in Noblesville Indiana. A juror panel of twelve including A Eudaly George Jerrell Henry Schildmeier was sworn. State attorney Ralph Kane outlined jealous motive and proximity of Fodren to the crime scene. The court noted the defendant’s sister Leota Fodrea attended and the trial was expected to run the week.
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Indianapolis Journal
Noblesville
Ind
William Fodren
John E. Seay
Carrie Phillips
Seay
A. Eudaly
George Jerrell
Henry Schildmeier
Darwin Myers
C. E. Elliott
Jesse Hussey
Loren Hankley
Elias Lunsford
Michael Keiser
John Ross
A. C. Good
Jerry Klotz
Ralph K. Kane
Fodrea
Papitos
Miss Phillips
Nainer
Carrie
Model Mills
Kane
Leota Fodrea
Cnt
Phillips
Abel trial ends with not guilty verdict in embezzlement case
In Elkhart, Indiana, P P Abel former Elkhart city treasurer faced trial on alleged embezzlement of about $9000. After the City Council finance committee settled with bondsmen for $6000 a private citizen pressed charges. The state presented evidence. the defense rested. The jury deliberated two hours before returning a not guilty verdict.
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Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Ind
P. P. Abel
Elkhart
Atena
Abel
Wena
Lacey murder mystery stalls with no new leads
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports no fresh developments in the Lacey murder case. Patrolmen Williams and Miller lost track of the assassins near Elwood and returned to Marion while investigators probe Greene township for youths missing Saturday night and Sunday. Coroner Whitson hints the verdict may declare murder by unknown parties if arrests aren’t made by tomorrow noon. The victim's funeral drew about a thousand at Roseburg. In Martinsville, Horace Hadley, 19, died by suicide using carbolic acid after working on a Monrovia farm. two witnesses saw him alive in good spirits before the act. No motive is known.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Lacey
Williams
Miller
Elwood
Greene Township
Whitson
Dacey
Roseburg
Martinsville
Horace
Lou Hadley
Monrovia
Joshua Armstrong
Cora Harmon Attempts Suicide After Family Quarrel
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Elwood reports Cora Harmon wife of Harry Harmon living in the south part of the city attempted suicide by swallowing an ounce and a half of red precipitate last night amid a family quarrel. A physician saved her life though her condition remains critical.
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Indianapolis
Elwood
June
Cora
Harry Harmon
Juvenile Melme Takes Carbolic Acid in Jasper
Mat tie B Melme aged twenty daughter of John Melme committed death by own action by taking carbolic acid in Jasper Indiana. In a letter to her mother she says death by her own action was contemplated for some time and she had just found her first opportunity. No cause is given.
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Jasper
Ind
Mattie B. Melme
John Melme
Seven year old dies from burns at neighbor's lamp mishap
Marion Indiana June report states Wallace Steele, seven, son of Mrs Huttle Steele of 427 North Adams, died this afternoon from burns suffered when a lamp in a neighbor's yard exploded Sunday. The child was related to Representative George W. Steele. his father Elrl Steele was killed last December while employed by a railway. A damage suit against the company was decided for the defendants in Grant county circuit court. Newport Indiana reported Thomas J. Thomas of Opedes was struck by engine No. 71 and died four hours later.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Wallace
Huttle Steele
North Adams Street
Burns
George W. Steele
EL RL Steele
Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railway Company
Steele
Grant County
Newport
Ind
Thomas J. Thomas
Opedes
Here
Tragic Indiana accidents claim several lives
In Anderson a 67 year old ex Union soldier died after a two horse wagon was struck by an engine in dense fog. He fell onto the engine pilot suffering fatal injuries. Frank Shank 25 a mill worker from Seymour died instantly in Anderson after misjudging a track distance and being struck by a passing freight engine. Joseph Whitsell of Greenfield shot himself accidentally while hunting with friends. Ollie Pittser 18 accidentally shot his cousin Otis Richman 11 during a game with a revolver near Daleville.
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Erwards
Thomas
Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Frank Shank
Seymour
Shank
American Steel and Wire Company
Big Four
Greenfield
Joseph A. Whitsell
Lee S. Barrett
Will Rheadarmer
Whitsell
Mr. Whitsell
Charlie Whitsell
Knightstown
Frederick Beecher
Muncie
Ollie Pittser
Otis Richman
Daleville
This County
Richman
Pittser
Charles Pittser
Unsealed Package Incident Tied to School Official
Superintendent Jones reports a package sent to him was found unsealed on May 28 with wax seals broken, marking the third such breach in twelve years. Ellis placed the packet in an unlocked private drawer. Hall was present, and both men interacted near the office before departures to South Bend and beyond.
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Jones
Hall
Ellis
South Bend
Big Four
Elks Parade Ushers In Muncie Carnival Week
Thousands watched the Elks parade in Muncie as the carnival opened with city and out-of-town Elks. Extra police kept order while officials planned Monday and Tuesday events and prizes went to Catherine Kloff for best bicycle and Mrs. F L Watchtell for best decorated automobile. Magistrates voted measures against known criminals and loitering.
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Indianapolis Journal
Mancie
Ind
Elks
Muncie
Bette
Catherine Kloff
F. L. Watchtell
Hazel Ferris Dies From Burns In Fort Wayne Accident
In Fort Wayne Indiana Hazel two year old daughter of Michael Ferris died this afternoon from burns received yesterday while playing with matches. Her mother briefly left her in the yard with a swing and returned to smother the flames but she could not save the child.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hazel
Michael Ferris
Noted Delaware farmer Granville Cowing suffers broken thigh
Muncie Ind June 9 Granville Cowing a leading Delaware county farmer stumbled Sunday and broke his left thigh bone at age seventy eight. He is the father of Dr Hugh A Cowing city health officer.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Granville Cowing
Delaware County
Hugh A. Cowing
Goodland Wins Newton County Seat by Narrow Margin
GOODLAND Indiana June 9 on the face of the returns Goodland won the Newton county seat election held Saturday by nine votes nine more than the sixty five per cent of the total required to make the change Kentland itself cast twenty four votes in favor of changing the county seat to this place It is barely possible but not probable that the canvassing board which will meet Thursday may find some flaw in the vote which will change the result but so far as the present count is concerned Goodland is the county seat Kentland celebrated on Saturday night WINDFALL Indiana June 9 The Republicans of this county met in mass convention at Tipton and nominated the following ticket Clerk Richard MecCallion Sharpsville auditor Abraham Kirtley Liberty township sheriff George Schullenberger Tipton treasurer James Milligan Hobbs coroner Dr J H McKee Goldsmith commissioners Aaron White Windfall and Harden Bunch Tipton
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Indianapolis Journal
Goodland
Ind
Newton
Kentland
Tipton
Richard MecCallion
Sharpsville
Abraham Kirtley
Liberty Township
George Schullenberger
James Milligan
Hobbs
J. H. McKee
Goldsmith
Aaron White
Harden Bunch
General Electric Buys Fort Wayne Light Plant
Fort Wayne in Indiana witnesses the sale of a controlling interest in Jenney Electric Light and Power to General Electric, owner of Fort Wayne Electric. The deal, arranged by John W. White Henry J. Miller and F. B. Hunting, was offered to the city but city council delayed action. Price not announced but said to be well above par.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jenney Electric Light and Power Company
General Electric Company
Fort Wayne Electric Company
John W. White
Henry J. Miller
F. 8. Hunting
Anderson capitalists form real estate and fire insurance federation
In Anderson eleven capitalists plan a company with 5 million dollars capital to federate real estate and fire insurance agencies across eastern middle and central western states. They aim to place one agency per county and run all under one management. Pendleton revival yields eighteen baptisms by Rev Carl Van Winkle Christian Church plans a new $10,000 church on a bought lot.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson, Ind
Anderson
Pendleton
Ind
Christian Church
Carl van Winkle
Fall Creek
Pendleton Falls
Christian Church Society
Gypsy swindle nets prey in Wabash lace racket
A band of gypsies camping in northern Wabash County worked a confidence game by selling shell-worn lace at 20 cents a yard then inflating prices to as much as 1 a yard. In North Manchester they netted over 34 dollars. a prominent lady paid 1.60 for six yards and was short-changed a dollar.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
North
Manchester
Matthews
Mr. Mills
Miss Mills
North Manchester
Treasurer John Ritter Sues McGillicuddy for Slander
In Porter Circuit Court, County Treasurer John Ritter won $50 in a damage suit against contractor John McGillicuddy, who built Center township gravel roads, after alleging Ritter was a thief at a public County Commissioners meeting.
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Indianapolis Journal
Valparaiso
Ind
John Ritter
John McGillicuddy
Center Township
Porter
Ritter
McGillicuddy
Judge grants life permanent injunction against Fairmount Mining Co
Marion Ind June 9 Judge H J Paulus of Grant Cty Circuit Court grants James F Life a permanent injunction against the Fairmount Mining Company The ruling sets a precedent in cases involving blasting a gas well near Life s property The company drilled a gas well adjoining Life s land and planned to shoot it with nitro glycerin A temporary restraining order had been issued and the decision today makes the injunction permanent This victory challenges gas and oil operators near residences in the county Montpelier Ind June 5 Troyer Oil Co drilled big No 1 Wolf farm near Marion east of the city The well flowed about 300 barrels after being towed then shot and flowed again estimate one hundred barrels at normal flow two acres under reuse
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
H. J. Paulus
Grant County
James F. Life
Fairmount Mining Company
Life
Paulus
Montpelier
Troyer OU Company
A. G. Johnston
James Purman
A. Mason
D. A. Bryson
T. C. Palmer
Wolf Farm
Stolen Papers Claim Seal Broken Says County Official
Goshen Indiana June 9 County Superintendent George W Ellis says a seal on a package containing teachers examination questions was broken and accuses Joseph Hall of gaining access to the questions. Ellis asserts the breach compromises the exam and pending steps are being considered.
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Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Ind
County
George W. Ellis
Joseph Hall
Widow Elizabeth Crabbs Nearing Death in Wabash
WABASH Ind June Mrs Elizabeth Crabbs one of the oldest residents has lived in Wabash for over fifty years and is at the point of death from infirmities of old age The 81 year old widow of Joseph Crabbs longtime vice president of Citizens Bank is not expected to improve and death is anticipated any time.
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Wabash
Ind
Elizabeth Special
Indianapolis Journal
Crabbs
Joseph Crabbs
Citizens’ Bank
Prominent Indiana Figures Lie In Ill Health And Die In State
In LaPorte Morgan H Weir a former mayor and multiple term state senator lies seriously ill at home with a grim prognosis. Greenfield sees the death of Mrs Mary J Walker wife of merchant John Ward Walker after a yearlong illness. Wilkinson reports John Coon dying at the Soldiers Home near Marion of paralysis. Muncie records Dr Daniel Schaub's death at eighty two after weeks of illness. Richmond notes William Cranor's death in Bloomington from consumption and funeral plans.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
Morgan H. Weir
Greenfield
Mary J. Walker
John Ward Walker
Walker
Chester County
Pennsylvania
Miles Todd
Pendleton
Henry County
Indiana
Friends’ Church
Muncie
Daniel Schaub
North
Madison Street
Schaub
Richmond
William Cranor
Bloomington
Mile Cranor
Williams
la New
Mrs Isabella Newkirk and local coal operator ties
Report from Superintendent Meek shows city schools close with 2,643 enrollment and 2,067 average. 94.2% attendance. 84 pupils never tardy or absent. Summer plans include Harvard for Meek and several teachers. Windfall hosts a ladies minstrel by home talent under Miss Pearl Rodgers. Anderson reports water supply issues and a secret inquiry. Greensburg notes haunted house linked to typhoid deaths. Muncie Y M C A gains 300 names for a new youth association and gym. Fort Wayne Postmaster authorized to establish sub stations. Winchester names O R Baker superintendent. Richmond to host July 4 auto races. Sullivan man Ralph Johnson survives suicide attempt. LaPorte county schools head Zeigler resigns. Evansville seeks electric railroad right of way to Henderson. Portland jury to try Charles E Shepherd for murder.
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El.wood
Meek
Harvard
Pearl Rodgers
Muncie
Dennis & Wood Opera House
Rebekahs
Windfall Lodge
Anderson
Alexandria
Greensburg
Perry Land
Youn Men’s Prayer Band
Fort Wayne
Page
Hey
Winchester
O. R. Baker
Lee L. Driver
Emma Engle
Tae
Richmond
Gibson
Brandt
Fisher
Frank
Moore
Sullivan
Ind
Ralph Johnson
Fairbanks
County Board of Education
Evansville
Henderson
Portland
Charles E. Shepherd
Fire tragedy in Wabash building kills and maims
A five story brick hotel later known as the Hotel Lancaster burned on Wabash avenue. Alderman Kent bound in a straight jacket died of suffocation. Attendant Wattles and Dr. Bunker escaped via window but Wattles likely fatal. Dozens suffered smoke and burn injuries. escape through a barred screen failed for many. Firemen rescued twenty five through a rear window chain. Investigations target gasoline plant in basement. proprietor Miller and engineer Sterner later arrested.
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Alderman Kent
A. W. Wattles
Wattles
Kent
William Bunker
Chicago
Dr. C. A. Anderson
Anderson
G. S. Gott
Lavergne
Ill
Gott
Clinton Osborne
New York City
Osborne
Ewing
Dr. Anderson
Wabash Avenue
G. Mulford Silvers
William Lanahan
Lee Seymour
J. P. Nagel
John Knapman
Knapman
B. H. Boyd
St. Luke's Society
Lancaster
Woodruff
London Fire Deaths Highlight Inadequate Equipment
A late afternoon blaze in a five story building near Mansion House station killed nine young girls and injured fifteen others in central London. Fire ladders could not reach the upper floors forcing occupants to jump to a tarpaulin from a passing fruit van. several jumpers were seriously hurt and some victims disappeared within smoky windows. It took hours to confirm casualties with two bodies unidentifiable.
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London
Mansion House
Death Fire Rips Arcade Citiizens Bank Block
Fire in Saratoga New York early today destroyed the Arcade and the Citizens National Bank block and the Shackel property. Chief injured in the blaze as crews battled flames through dawn. Authorities investigated cause and extent of damage to surrounding businesses and streets.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Citizens’ National Bank
Shackel
Arcade fire claims five lives in Cincinnati loss
Fire at the Arcade building causes five deaths including Mrs Elizabeth M Ma bee and Mrs Sarah Owens. Chief Engineer Elias J Chadwick is critically injured. Property loss estimated at 200000 with 225 insurance. The Shoemaker estate Cincinnati and Benjamin J Goldsmith own the property. David Howland aged seventy five was a Civil War veteran and janitor of Grand Army hall.
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Ford
Elizabeth M. Mabee
Sarah Owens
David Howland
Miss Farrington
Elias J. Chadwick
Shoemaker
Cincinnati
Benjamin J. Goldsmith
Luther M. Wheeler
Grand Army Hall
Arcade
TWO FRENCH BARONS ROBBED IN NEW YORK
Robbers entered the apartments of Barons Jacques Meyronnet de Saint Marc and Andrew de Neufilz at 15 West Forty sixth street and stole jewelry valued at over 3000 dollars. Saint Marc expressed willingness to pay up to 20000 dollars for the return of a family heirloom chain. The barons have been in New York for the season. Neufliz studies banking, Saint Marc travels after a Detroit wedding trip.
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New York
Jacques Meyronnet de Saint Marc
Andrew de Neufilz
West Forty-sixth Street
Baron Saint Marc
Baron Neufliz
Paris
Detroit
Yaquis Slaughtered In Battle Near Mines Priestas
Meager dispatches from Hermosillo report a dawn battle twenty miles north of Mines Priestas between General Torres and Yaqui Indians. About 500 to 600 Yaquis faced 2,500 Torres troops. Fighting was severe, Yaquis driven from fortifications with heavy losses. Torres ordered the extermination of all Yaquis found in arms.
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Tucson
A. T
Hermosillo
Torres
Mines Priestas
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Vitality And Relief
Paine's Celery Compound is touted as a cure for nervous prostration sleep loss and weakened blood. It claims to restore energy and weight, with a testimonial from T J Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association praising rapid health gains after using the remedy during overwork and a steel workers strike.
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Paine
T. J. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of the United States
Pitseburg
Monument Souvenir Issue Details Soldiers' Monument
The Journal on Thursday May 15 publishes a complete permanent description of the Soldiers' Monument. The souvenir is richly illustrated with views and a carefully prepared history outlining the monument's full description and significance.
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