Whitecappers whip Whitney near Monroe Lawrence line
Bedford Indiana June 4 A young man Don C Chambers reports Leonidas Whitney assaulted him with intent to kill. A mob of whitecappers tied Whitney to a tree and whipped him, leaving thirty lash marks. Whitney had obtained leases to Simpson Chambers's property and had whipped the elder man multiple times. Whitney is said to be about eight years old.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bedford
Iind
Lawrence County
Monroe County
Harrodsburg “Kuklux
Don C. Chambers
Jurge Fletcher
Leonidas Whitney
Simpson Chambers
Whitney
Chambers
Don
McCain
Springville
Fletcher
Piet
Decker Woman Survives Attempted Assault Near Dick's Hill
In Decker Knox county a white man paused Mrs. William Moore on the road and tried to drag her into the woods while she drove home in place of her sick husband. She fought free after her clothing was torn and a posse searched the area through the night for the assailant.
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Indianapolis Journal
Vincennes
Ind
Decker
Knox County
William Moore
Bedford Teens Involved in Violent Play Dispute
Two boys named Melvin and Fiddler in Bedford Indiana during June 4 fought a man after a dispute while playing. All youths are in their early teens and the incident occurred this afternoon on the street.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bedford
Ind
Melvin
Fiddler
Wabash towpath condemnation bills filed in Cass Court
Bills of exception to appraisers report in the Wabash and Erie canal towpath condemnation case were filed in Cass Circuit Court. Defendants include the Wabash Valley Railway Company and Jon Shirk Elbert Shirk Aaron Dukes and Alice Shirk Edwards. The railway claims the towpath was deeded to it for railway use prior to Plains instrument and criticizes the appraised damages as excessive. The towpath was appraised at about 2500.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Wabash - Logansport Traction Company
Cass
Wabash Valley Railway Company
Jon Shirk
Elbert Shirk
Aaron Dukes
Alice Shirk Edwards
Judge Colliver Orders Transfer Of Railroad Receivership Assets
In a chamber session Judge Colliver directed the sheriff of Pocon County to surrender the books and property of the S. B. E. Railroad to receiver Benjamin Simpson. The move accompanies the receiver’s impending charge and the removal of offices to a new location.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Tnd
Colliver
Pocon County
S. EB
Benjamin Simpson
M. m
Dismissed by Court in Quarantine Case against Dr McCoy
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Dr James N McCoy freed on motion after being charged with violating quarantine. The case tied to May election when he reportedly re moved two recovered smallpox patients from quarantine to vote. He was arrested, bonded, and released. civil damages for false imprisonment were filed by Dr Metcy and Norman Beckes, secretary of the City Board of Health. Other notes include Pulaski Cass counties delegates nominating Lewis Hubbell for joint senator and Republican White County ticket selections.
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Indianapolis
Vencemes
Ind
James N. McCoy
Br McCoy
Bult
Metcy
Norman E. Beckes
City Board of Health
Beckes
McCoy
Indianapolis Journal
Winamac
Pulaski
Cass
Lewis Hubbell
Francesville
Pulaski County
Paten
Delinger
Greensburg
Richmond
G. H. Grant
Lewisville
Henry County
Dayton
Democratic joint senatorial bids surface in Indiana races
In Bluffton A W Hamilton announced as Democratic candidate for joint senator from Wells Blackford and Grant counties with Hartford City convention set July 1. Sullivan delegates back Dr R T Thralls of Hymera for joint senator from Sullivan Knox counties to succeed Royal E Purcell, securing the nomination at Vincennes convention.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bluffton
Ind
A. W. Hamilton
Indiana University
Wells
Blackford
Grant
Hartford City
Sullivan
R. T. Thralis
Hymera
Vincennes
Dr. Thralls
Knox
Royal E. Purcell
Electric death and two accidents in Indiana towns
In Kokomo Virgil Taylor aged 23 was electrocuted when a pole guy wire touched a live line. In Warren Henry Myers about 15 suffered severe eye injuries from a powder explosion while drilling a well imitation. In Terre Haute J W Lackey of Kansas fell from a wheel, broke his collarbone, remounted and rode to town for treatment.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Virgil Taylor
Ross Taylor
Hineman
Citizens’ Telephone Company
Joseph Taylor
Swayzee
Warren
Henry Myers
Adam Myers
Terre Haute
J. W. Lackey
Kansas
St. Anthony's Oe
Narrow Escape On Wabash Bridge Prompts Brush With Death
The Lafayette report tells of a Big Four freight engine breaking away on the Wabash river bridge. Fireman F C Veher barely saved himself from the rapidly moving tender. A Merchant's Electric Light Co worker, James H Smith, escaped a massive pipe crush, suffering only a leg gash. In Fort Wayne, Mrs Kidd’s jarring case ended when a camphor rubbing caused her jaws to lock onto her finger, later freed by a doctor.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Pireman F. C. Veher
Indianapolis
Veher
James H. Smith
Merchants’ Electric Light Company
Smith
Fort Wayne
Kidd
Shoe merchant Ed Béchtel injured in elevator fall
Special from Wabash Indiana reports Ed L. Béchtel a longtime shoe merchant fell twenty feet down an elevator shaft in the Bradley block. He was unconscious on rescue and remained unrecovered by nightfall. Doctors say no bones broken but internal injuries. Cause of the accident unknown.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash, Ind
Ed L. Béchtel
Bradley Block
Two Women Poisoned in Evansville Banana Incident
In Evansville Indiana on June 2 Mrs Lizzie Nottingham and Mrs Alice Frazier who lived in the citys eastern part ate many bananas. Mrs Nottingham died tonight from what physicians call natural poison due to banana decomposition. Mrs Frazier remains critically ill as the coroner investigates. Mrs Nottingham was thirty and survived by a husband linked to the Southern Railroad.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Lizzie Nottingham
Alice Frazier
Nottingham
Frazier
Southern Railroad
Ptomaine Poisoning Strikes Hammond Family
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Charles Mc Coy and his five member family in Hammond Indiana are seriously ill from ptomaine poisoning after consuming stone meats. All are in critical condition.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hammond, Ind
Charles McCoy
Portland jury sworn in for Ertel murder trial
The James P. Ertel murder case opened in Portland Indiana on June 4 with Ertel under arrest since February. Judge Smith presided as the jury panel was chosen and sworn after a one hour and forty five minute selection period. Prosecutor Richard H. Hartford opened the case, detailing a troubled marriage and alleged threats by Ertel.
Jim Ertel's Final Plea Amid Brandenburg Tragedy Testimony
Seth Brandenburg testified as the first witness describing Ertel asking for support after the incident. Ertel allegedly claimed he did not commit the crime while at the Brandenburg home as he described his wife harming herself with a razor. Other witnesses recounted Ertel's actions on the day of the tragedy.
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Seth Brandenburg
Ertel
Seth
Brandenburg
Roadhouse Fire At Riverside Park Wabash Damaged By Lamp Explosion
A roadhouse at Riverside Park near Fort Harrison on the Wabash burned during a dance, destroying the building and causing about 2000 dollars in losses. No injuries were reported. Investigators say a lamp explosion started the blaze. Police note the theft of ten horses and six carriages linked to the incident, with three buses sold in the West End and possible horse disposal in Terre Haute.
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Port
Clark's Hill
Terre Haute
West End
Indianapolis Journal
Riverside Park
Wabash
Fort Harrison
Rafts Too Large Spark Navigation Law Violations in Indiana
In Evansville four prominent businessmen, Lt James Gray, James H Moore, John Archbold and Robert Runge, were arrested on warrants for floating raft logs larger than permitted down Green river. They waived examination and posted bond for Owensboro Federal Court. Greensburg battles smallpox: quarantine lifted but a new case appeared. In Richmond a traveler with smallpox arrives in Lewisville from Henry county.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
James Gray
James H. Moore
John Archbold
Robert Runge
United States
Green River
Wartmann
Federal
Owensboro
Fifth annual Roachdale and nearby Christian churches convention
The Christian Church at Ladoga Ind will host the fifth annual convention bringing together Roachdale North Salem Jamestown New Ross Fountain Bethel Barnard and Ladoga churches at the Tabernacle on July 6. Distinct speakers EF M Rains G W Muckley Benjamin L Smith E B Barnes T J Lege and Miss Electa Chase will travel from Cincinnati Noblesville Logansport Crawfordsville and Wabash to address attendees during a week of special meetings socials and entertainments.
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Ladoga
Ind
Roachdale
North Salem
Jamestown
New Ross
Fountain
Bethel
Barnard
Tabernacle
EF. M. Rains
Cincinnati
G. W. Muckley
Kansas City
Goshen Superintendent Ellis Leaves for State Meeting
Goshen Indiana June 24 County Superintendent George W Ellis who has been linked to the sale of teachers examination questions by Joseph Hall departed for Indianapolis to attend the state meeting of county superintendents He will press for the investigation he has long supported with the aim of clearing himself of any suspected involvement State Superintendent Jones is asked to ensure the inquiry proceeds promptly
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Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Ind
George W. Ellis
Joseph Hall
Hall
Marion
Indianapolis
Jones
Ellis
Canton Glass Plant Proposal Sparks Marion Drive
In Marion Indiana workers at the Canton glass factory propose a new plant mirroring Canton. National Glass plans dismantling Canton for Cambridge Ohio. Workers raised 15000 pounds and seek 5000 dollars from merchants to fund a new facility hoping to boost production with a cooperative model. The Canton employ 3 men.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Canton Glass Factory
Canton
National Glass Company
Cambridge
Large Indiana State meeting of Royal Neighbors in Marion
Marion hosts the Royal Neighbors auxiliary of the Modern Woodmen of America for a state gathering at the Soldiers Home. More than a thousand visitors expected. twelve drill teams from Kokomo Noblesville Alexandria South Bend Edinburg Royal Center Roann Warsaw Huntington and two Indianapolis teams compete for a banner.
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Marion
Ind
Royal Neighbors
Modern
Woodmen of America
Soldiers
Indiana
Kokomo
Noblesville
Alexandria
South Bend
Edinburg
Royal Center
Roann
Warsaw
Huntington
Indianapolis
Kuhn and Rock Wed in Evansville Ceremony
Miss Anna Rock married John B. Kuhn tonight at 8 by Rev. J. L. Marquis of Grace Presbyterian Church. The groom is a prominent businessman. They left for Chicago and other Western points after the ceremony. Terre Haute notes police interlude from Benton County authorities about two men from Williams-
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Benton County
Williams
Man Sells Outfit Then Alters Deal in Illinois
Ira McPherson sold his well digging outfit to George Neal for 15 dollars with an agreement that McPherson would depart and leave his wife with Neal. He later repented and Neal was arrested for disorderly conduct. McPherson was fined 10 dollars.
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Indianapolis Journal
Danville
Ira McPherson
George Neal
McPherson
Neal
Multiple Indiana deaths and local notices across towns
Dublin reports Mrs. Sarah Ann Huddleston aged seventy five found dead of heart failure at her daughter's home after a prolonged illness. James Farout aged seventy died of heart trouble at his sister's home in Dublin. Elkhart notes Rev Frederick Biddle pioneer Lutheran minister dies at 5 10 pm aged about 53. Winchester records George W Deem of Eaton Ohio dies after brief illness aged sixty one. Brownstown mentions Wash Weathers died suddenly aged sixty three. Decatur reports John Trover dies from injuries after oil field accident. Portland notes Irene Hanlin dies of cancer. Greenfield unknown peddler dies after illness found on trip from Indianapolis to Anderson. Elwood holds special meeting to accept Rev Huffer's resignation and welcome Rev Brown. Muncie Knights of Pythias to build a modern castle hall costing 20000. Marion reports railroad subsidy petition in Van Buren township estimated near 200000. Terre Haute manager Sterheim leaves with a deficit. Wabash widow Joseph Kaiser receives a 6000 German legacy. Greensburg wheat crop outlook positive in Decatur county. Mooreland merchants bank formed with 375,000 capital. Richmond church to rebuild at cost 7000. Decatur counterfeit half dollars circulating. Lynn George Hill Jr loses part of his left hand at hoop factory.
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Ind
Sarah Ann Huddleston
Huddleston Pee
James Farout
Laurel
Elkhart
Frederick Biddle
Lutheran Church
Indiana
Mr. Biddle
Sarah Casebeer
DeKalb County
Elizabeth Walter
Winchester
Charles A. Kelley
George W. Deem
Eaton, O
Eaton
Brownstown
Wash Weathers
Safe Weathers
Indianapolis
Decatur
John Trover
Hartford City
Geneva
Portland
Irene Hanlin
Richard Hanlin
Greenfield
Eden
Anderson
Elwood
Muncie
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Huffer
Tipton
Brown
Crawfordsville
Cicero
Huffer
Pennsylvania
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Eaton Lodge
Marion
van Buren
Union City
Chicago
Terre Haute
W. F. Sterheim
C. C. Fishbeck
Greenseung
Fiy
Mooreland
Thos. B. Millikan
William Pence
New Castle
Richmond
South Eighth-street
Friends’ Church
Elis
Indiana Yearly Meeting
Nora Fuller's Murderer Named as John Bennett in Sedro
A Sedro Washington man claiming to be Nora Fuller’s killer surrendered to the city marshal. He said he would confess implicating prominent San Francisco figures, including a noted physician, and claimed Fuller went to the Sutter Street house of her own free will. Police questioned his identity as an impostor seeking notoriety.
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San Francisco
Sedro
Wash
Nora Fuller
John Bennett
Jall
Bennett
Sutter Street
Wittman
Perjury Charge Brought In Morrison Murder Trial
Dr Brownfield, a traveling physician, was arrested for perjury after testifying for the defense in the Morrison murder trial. He claimed to have seen Mrs Castle call the defendant into the house the morning of the fatal fight, a point the defense had not proved with witnesses in earlier trials.
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Eldorado
Kan
Brownfield
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Castle
Writers Are in Session at Lake Winona News Meet
Writers from the Western Association begin sessions at Winona Hotel in Winona Lake Indiana with Miss Minnetta Taylor of Greencastle winning praise for What the Lake Poets Accomplished. The president W W Pfrimmer of Kentland speaks tonight and new members debut with poems. Addison Harris will deliver the Fourth of July oration amid fireworks and sports events.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winona Lake
Ind
Western Association of Writers
Winona Hotel
Minnetta Theodora Taylor
Greencastle
Charles W. Chestnut
Toledo
South
Herman Rave
H. M. Skinner
Chicago
Jethro ©. Culmer
Spencer, Ind
E. B. Heiney
Huntington
J. W. H. Koons
Muncie
W. W. Pfrimmer
Kentland
Association
May Worthin Dunn
Mamie Armfield
Mary Myres
Indianapolis
Mr A. Maker
Carmel
M. H. Appleby
Ethel Bowman
Frances A. Davis
Farmland
Sao
G. H. Koons
Minnie T. Boyce
Klarissa K. Koons
Julia
Conklin
Westfield
Ida Gray Scott
Hallam Hickman
Springport
J. W. Pratt
Three Rivers
Mich
H. A. Maker
Joe S. Reed
Sullivan
H. E. Rosencrans
Greensburg
H. P. Townley
Terre Haute
E. H. Herner
Philadelphia
M. L. Jones
EB. W. Perrey
Fort Wayne
May Myres
Miss Chestnutt
Addison ©. Harris
Winona Assembly
Indiana Photographers Association Meet Opens in Winona Lake
Members gathered at Winona Lake Indiana for the Indiana State Photographers Association convention with business sessions and a playful baseball game between two teams of members. The morning session was delayed as exhibitors were rearranged and the gathering began after noon with President M C Harley of Logansport presiding.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winona Lake
Ind
Indiana State Photographers’ Association
M. C. Harley
Logansot
Winona
Thomas Inona Assembly
Echo! Association
W. O. Wfordsville
Address by President Harley Opens Session
Members listened to an address by President Harley. The session then focused on reports by the secretary and treasurer, election of judges for competitions, and other business. Tonight F Dundas Todd spoke on Elementary Principles of Composition and Light and Shade in a stereopticon lecture.
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Harley
F. Dundas Todd
Indiana Music Teachers Convention Opens Jubilee Meeting
The Indiana Music Teachers' Convention met in Marion on June 24 for its twenty-fifth annual jubilee festival. Delegates arrived by train as the First Methodist Church hosted business sessions and recitals by local artists. An opening reception followed at the Commercial Club with welcome by Judge Hiram Brownlee.
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Marion
Ind
Indiana Music Teachers’ Convention
First Methodist Church
Oliver Williard Pierce
Indianapolis
James 8. Bergen
Lafayette
Treasury
Wabash
Richmond
Crawfordsville
Grace Porterfield
Flora Gastoon
Frederick Miller
May Watson
C. B. Hawley
Edna H. Ebbinghouse
James McHenry
Monterey Mershon McLaughlin
First Methodist
Hiram Brownlee
Musical Clubs
Knights of St John clash over Pythias emblem on Bellaire hall
In Bellaire a town hall cornerstone laid with Knights of Pythias devices sparked protest from Catholic Knights of St John. Courts issued an injunction against village officers and Pythias, while emblems remained visible. Meanwhile, an annual drill at State Industrial School awarded prizes to Commandery No 14 Buffalo, No 9 Columbus, and No 13 Buffalo.
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N. Y
Knights of St. John
Bellaire
Knights of Pythias
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Knights
State Industrial School
Commandery No
Buffalo
Columbus
Independent Telephone Association Holds Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
The Independent Telephone Association of America met in Philadelphia for its sixth annual convention with over 3 delegates from across the country. President James M. Thomas urged mutual benefit and warned against self-serving municipal and state action that harms the public and investors.
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Independent Telephone Association of America
James Thomas
Association
James M. Thomas
Cleveland
H. G. Young
Columbia, Pa
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Sia Bee
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Pide
Sherin
Ind
Indiana State Normal School seniors set for concert and opera
Final examinations finish at Indiana State Normal School and 139 students gain commencement freedom. A concert features the Normal choir performing scenes from Trovatore Martha and May Day. The Mikado will be sung by the graduating class at the Grand Opera House. The class includes 95 grads many taking teaching roles next year. The graduates’ post office addresses are listed.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana State Normal School
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Board of Trustees
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A. H. Reising
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Louise Alger
Wabash
William Lambeth
Dave Trueblood
Smiley
Rolla M. Hogue
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George Miba Mina Best
Elkhart
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Shelburn
Sallie Dawson
Marshall
Harry M. Clem
Monroeville
Alfred Henry
Tee Haute
Keziah Stright
New Paris
Trade Watson
William Wissler
Cambridge City
Nellie A. Carnahan
Ineene Blanche
V. Earhart
Chrisman
Imbeth Hensel
C. Q. Omer Free
Brownsburg
Charles E
Louis Raper
Knox
Frances M. Fisher
Joseph W. Wertz
Anderson
Itasca Unthank
Middletown
Rolla M. Pondereek
Mae A. Wright
Clinton
Benton J. Kel Anderson
Fannie Freeeland
Edwardsport
Frank W. Danville
W. Herschell Stone
Spencersie
Isabel Brown
May Stull
Haute
Nellie J. Wie Wisely
Owneos
Arthur Beb
Mavnt
Paoil
Douglass
Lees
Ina E. Fichotson
Aden C. Faulkner
South Whitelpe
Fairmount
Pawling
Welzte BE
Luia Williams
Arthur Deamer
Talma
Fire destroys twenty homes in East Ds, leaves 100 homeless
In Dallas Texas heat and oil incident destroys twenty residences in East Ds today. Over one hundred people lose homes within two hours. John Clark overcomes by heat. eight men and one woman injured. Property loss placed around 57,000 with scant insurance coverage.
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Tex
East Ds
John Clark
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