Breathitt county court opens amid murder arson trials and fear
Jackson Ky June 15 Breathitt county court enters a tense week as juries hear murder cases against Curtis Jett and Thomas White while a grand jury probes arson linked to the Ewen Hotel fire. Feud violence continues. troops assist in witness service and guarding the Ewen family as investigations unfold. Jett and White testify for themselves and defense seeks alibi, amid threats of acquittal or conviction and talks of possible confessions in murder trials. The Ewen family, seven children in camp, receive aid as guards hold suspected arsonists. Major Allen commands troops to keep order.
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Jackson
Breathitt County
Curtis Jett
Thomas White
Joseph Crawford
Edward Tharp
Ewen
Redwine
Crawford
Tharp
J. &. Marcum
Jett
Sarah Nargis
White
Kentucky
Daugh
Allen
Jorge Redwine
Hargis
Gray Haddicks
Jerry Lunsford
A. H. Short
Beene Ag
Sayine
Andis
Annes
Golden
Ente i
Whitestone
Marcux
Artis Jett
Snc
Liie
Wil Lttie
Verson
Ewen Leaves Jackson After Loss and Invitation Home
Captain Ewen and his family plan immediate departure from Jackson after a severe loss. He is invited to settle in nearby Lexington area. Jackson lies over ninety miles from Lexington and the tide of events reflects a broader regional relocation.
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Ewen
Jackson 4
Nate
Cain
Sts
Jackson
Lexington
Water surge sweeps Willow Creek area with no loss of life
A wall of water swept past Heppner along Willow creek and washed away structures but caused no fatalities as residents evacuated in time. At Tone, seventeen miles away, buildings suffered damage but again no loss of life was reported.
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Heppner
Willow Creek
Tone
Coffins in Demand After Heppner Disaster Relief Surge
Portland reports indicate 30 coffins needed at once for Heppner, with 100 sent and 100 more to come. Drowning losses feared along Willow Creek prompt urgent relief to clear debris and recover bodies as heat accelerates putrefaction. Track damage noted ten miles below, and agent Kerman and spouse reportedly missing.
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Portland
Ore
Ione
Heppner
Oregon Railway and Navigation Overland
Dalles
Echo
Willow Creek
Kerman
Heppner Oregon Describes Local Geography After Disaster
Portland dispatch details Heppner as a farming and stock country on Willow creek. It outlines surrounding gulches Balm creek Hinton creek and the Blue mountains, and describes the town’s western low bottom business district about 1 000 by 1 200 feet along Willow creek.
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Portland
Ore
Willow Creek
Blue Mountains
Hinton Creek
Heppner
Former Oregon senator hit hard by Heppner flood loss
Paul Revere Portland report details J W Moore once state senator from Morrow county who suffered heavy financial losses from the Heppner flood. Much property on low ground exposed, family scattered between Portland and Heppner, while relatives in town await word. Horseman warning Lexington and lone helped avert further loss of life.
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Portland
Ore
J. W. Moore
Morrow County
Heppner
Lexington
Lone
Traveling Man Describes Deadly Willow Creek Flood
A Portland traveling man reports a devastating Willow Creek flood near Pendleton. He estimates 150 to 300 lives lost as a wall of water overwhelmed the gulch within minutes, washing away brick and frame buildings for miles. The Hoppner Hotel was carried away while the Palace Hotel remained standing with water about the first floor.
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Pendleton
Ore
A. P. Bradbury
Portland
Fide
Willow Creek
Hoppner
Palace
Cloudburst disrupts Montana rail traffic near Butte
Cloudbursts in eastern Montana crippled Northern Pacific rail service. Park City area received a wall of water about twenty feet high and similar width, washing away a long wooden bridge over Valley Creek and severing thirty feet of track at one location. Systemwide travel slowed as crews assessed the damage and began repairs.
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Butte
Mont
Montana
Northern Pacific
Park City
Vatley Creek
Peonage in Alabama Highlighted by Judge Jones
In Montgomery on June 1 Judge Jones told the grand jury peonage cases are limited to two or three counties and urged indictments for violations. He rejected Alabama’s criminal contract law as unconstitutional, ruling it allows debt imprisonment and forced labor, and warned magistrates may face federal charges.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jones
United States
Alabama
Navy study counts admiral on board adds weight
Navy statisticians report that the presence of an admiral aboard a battleship adds to the craft's weight, reflecting a curious effect of senior officers on ships' burden.
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Ngton
Navy Destatisticians
The Admiral’s Shower Dilemma: Guests and Garments
In a clipped newsroom tone, the article notes the navy department weighing a budget cut to trim the ceremonial weight of fleet leadership. The latest target is the admiral’s extra bathtub, deemed an unnecessary luxury, with plans to allow separate bathing from his guest if needed.
Caucus Results Show Administration Sweep Likely
Readable caucus reports indicate Modern Woodmen of America administration candidates for head offices directors and auditors are favored across states led by Illinois Nebraska and Wisconsin alignments. Talbot Hawes and Bort shown strong while Johnson faction struggles to muster votes.
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Mich
R. R. Smith
Brookfield
Board of Auditors
Louis W. Otto
Crawfordsville
Ind
Fred W. Parrott
Clay Center
Kan
Martin O'Brien
Ortonville
Minn
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Clarion
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Columbus
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Nebraska
A. N. Bort
Wisconsin
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Kansas
Cleary
Thorpe
Lincoln
M. C. Pratt
Omaha
Ralph E. Johnson
E. 8. Blair
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Neb
George E. Jenkins
Fairbury
Missouri
E. R. Fields
James A. Gibson
St. Joseph
F. H. Norling
Kansas City
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Claypool
J. J. Moutray
Kokomo
A. N. Munden
Seymour
Louis W. Otte
C. M. Snyder
Noblesville
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Ohio
A. R. Talbott
Mr. Bort
Beloit
Wis
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Monroe
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Thornton
Iowa
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Guarded by militia in Pittsfield killing case
Fred Mink who shot farmer Newton Harris near Pittsfield was traced to Saylor's barn where he surrendered to Sheriff Main. He was brought to Pittsfield jail under guard from the Fifth Infantry Illinois National Guard and fifty deputy sheriffs after defying arrest and fleeing from the dining room scene.
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Pittsfield
State Register
Fred Mink
Newton Harris
Adam Mink
Ceepeane Tee
Main
Saylor
Fifth Infantry
Illnois National Guard
Magnetic spring mystery amazes USGS official in Indiana
Marshall Leighton of the United States Geological Survey, visiting Indiana with Dr J N Hurty, witnesses a magnetic spring at Cartersburg that charges metal needles. He plans to report findings, study water power sites in northern Indiana, and notes Indiana’s polluted streams.
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United States Geological Survey
Cartersburg
Ind
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
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Columbia Club
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Hurry
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Missouri
Harry
Washington
Eecainee
Engineering News
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Logansport
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Delphi
Colored janitors form temporary city union on Fourteenth Street
About forty colored janitors met yesterday in a hall on Fourteenth street and formed a temporary Local Janitors' Union. Nelson Turner, janitor of the Roberts flat, was elected temporary chairman and Alexander Brown temporary secretary. Thirty seven members enrolled. A further meeting is set for next Sunday to establish a permanent organization and elect officers. An application is being made for Cr' from the America Federation 9.
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Fourteenth Street
Nelson, Turner
Roberts Flat
Alexander Brown
The
America Federation
G A R Requests Relief Aid for Kansas Suffering
The commander in chief of the G A R informs the Indiana Department of extensive distress in Kansas due to floods and fires and seeks relief contributions. Department headquarters sent inquiries to twelve officers detailing actions to be taken.
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Department of Indiana
Kansas
Department
Statehouse
Boy Hurt At Work In Sawing Accident At Atkins
Frank Yeoman, a youth employed at the Atkins saw works, was taken to Deaconess Hospital yesterday afternoon after suffering a deep eight inch cut on his right arm from contact with a saw at work. Dr. Osenbach dressed the wound.
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Frank Yeoman
Atkins Saw Works
Deaconess Hospital
Osenbach
Man beaten by two men reported to police
Mr. Rudd of 17 Hillside told police last night his twelve year old son was beaten yesterday by two men, Harry Gray and a man named John son. He said the suspects were drunk. Investigators Brcy ois Poligenen Arimpe and Lave searched for the offenders but could not locate them.
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Rudd
Hillside
Harry Gray
Johnson
Brcyois Poligenen Arimpe
Lave
B. Beasley
Kinney and
Morgan
Eassey
Cowles in Fine Voice at Fair Bank Engagement
Eugene Cowles drew about 1500 guests to Fair Bank last night for a week's engagement. The renowned bass singer delivered five songs, including Annie Laurie Forgotten and Parted, to enthusiastic applause. The audience demanded more as he received strong notices for his Rob Roy Armor Song and Border Ballad. Ostendorf's Band provided varied selections, and F C Boos offered a cornet solo The Charmer. Cowles repeats the program tonight and plans new selections and a love ballads matinee Saturday.
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Fair Bank
Eugene Cowles
Mr. Cowles
Annie Laurie
Tosti
Rob Roy
Wen
Ostendorf
F. C. Boos
Charmer
Boos
First Interurban Run to Richmond Delivers Fast Connection
Frank M. Taylor of Richmond Indiana becomes the first passenger to ride the Indianapolis and Eastern interurban to Richmond. The inaugural car left at 7 am with John W. Chipman and wife aboard as an outing. Dublin connection reduced delay to minutes and the four hour trip ended in Richmond. Daily departures 7 am with two hour intervals until 5 pm. The company also launched an all week vaudeville at Spring Lake Park headlined by James L Glass's Vaudevillians.
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Frank M. Taylor
Richmond
Ind
Indianapolis
Taylor
John W. Chipman
Chipman
Dublin
Quaker City
Spring Lake Park
James L. Glass
Vaudevillians
Rural Free Delivery Headquarters Move Rumor Repeats
The rural free delivery mid division headquarters reportedly would move from this city to Chicago. A rumor also ties Superintendent J P Walker of the Western division to relocating to Chicago with Illinois now part of the middle division.
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Chicago
J. P. Walker
Illinois
B. Tea
Jesse Cesas
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