Ertel murder trial ends as testimony wraps up in Salem
Portland Indiana June report says four hours were spent finishing the argument and the judge's charge as the Ertel uxoricide trial moved toward a verdict. Witnesses described threats by James W. Ertel against his wife and disputed circumstantial evidence while defense contended the case hinged on that chain.
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Oscar Adair
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Hendricks Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in Infant Death
Special to the Indianapolis Journey reports Mrs. Maggie Matlett Hendricks was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her infant. Judge Buskirk sentenced her to the Indiana Woman's Reformatory for two to twenty-one years, to begin immediately. The alleged father, Hog-Batt, died by suicide in the jail corridors. Earlier, Mrs. Pavey and two daughters were discharged after testimony failed to convict. A Vanderburg County grand jury later did not pursue Captain Bowles in a separate matter.
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Salem
Ind
Maggie Matlett Hendricks
Buskirk
Hog- Batt
Quarantine Orders Spread as Smallpox Fears Grow
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Spiceland imposes a quarantine against Knightstown arrivals due to a smallpox outbreak. Nineteen new Knightstown cases this week follow a prior death and heightened precautions. Greensburg notes a single local case joked at, amid regional alarm. Whitestown records four Dulin family cases and a death, with two more cases in mechanics near Cassius Dulin. Rushville announces vaccination orders after Miss Maddieson contract.
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Indé
Board of Health
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Rapid Progress in the Cane of the Alleged Murderer of James Lacy
The Marion Indiana trial of William Trowbridge for James Lacy’s murder opened with Prosecutor Dentler outlining the state’s case. Witness Jacob Gotteschall described the night of June 7 including a dispute at a woman’s place, a wagon attack, and shots fired as Poe and Slader fled toward a cornfield before heading to West Marion.
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Indianapolis Journal
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William Trowbridge
Lacy
Dentler
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Henry Poe
Charles Slader
Gottschall
Poe
West Marion
Trowbridge Trial Reveals Shootings and Threats at Sweet Marie House
Witnesses describe a buggy pursuit, four shots fired, and a fatal confrontation. Trowbridge admits firing, claiming self defense after warning the pursuing men. Defense links Lacy to a prior threat and knife purchase. Stevens and Coan corroborate. Court adjourns pending jury decision.
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Harmonious Benton Newton convention nominates Caldwell
Kentland Indiana June 21 at Goodland county delegates met for the joint convention of Benton and Newton. Newton offered no candidate and Harry J Caldwell of Benton was nominated by acclamation by the Republican delegates. The scene reflected strength in the district for the party.
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Terrell Tipton Shot Dead in Ehrmandale Ambush
In Ehrmandale near Terre Haute Indiana Terrell Tipton who earlier tried to shoot Dan Watts through a window was killed by a shotgun blast at a dance shop and barber shop scene. No suspects found and sheriff notes no crew involved. Coroner to hear witness Graves who claims Watts paid Jones two hundred dollars.
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Robberies Roil Ligonier Area In Two Night Raids
In Goshen Indiana on June 26 Mrs William Latta widow of a rich Haw Patch farmer was gagged and bound by four masked men who searched her Latta homestead four miles north of Ligonier. They escaped with seven dollars and a gold watch after a porch guard left. Another break in at King Weaver hardware in Ligonier yielded little of value as the family was away.
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Indiana Farm Bullets Show Growth in 1899 Values
Census bulletin details Indiana agriculture on June 1 1899 with 221507 farms valued at 41735300. It breaks down farm buildings land and improvements machinery livestock and total farm product values including animal products and crops. Data note rising farm income and changing farm sizes.
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Value of farm property rises, notes detailed census data
The report cites higher farm asset values since 1890 with increases in land improvements machinery and livestock. It credits more thorough enumeration for part of the rise and notes livestock sales and slaughter data added in 1900. A Rockefeller gift to Indiana University funds a new social and religious building, with $60,000 to be raised by 1908.
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Indiana State Normal School graduation diplomas awarded
The Indiana State Normal School state board of trustees awarded diplomas to seventy nine graduates from former years who met the two year teaching requirement. An afternoon gymnastic display followed by a formal evening reception by the board and faculty featured Governor and Mrs Durbin as guests of President and Mrs Parsons. An informal reception for the governor and his wife was held at the Parsons residence.
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County Plans First County Commencement at Bethany Park
Martinsville Indiana June county schools superintendent W O Baker launched a year end plan replacing township commencements with a county event at Bethany Park tomorrow. The morning lecture The Message of the Birds will be by Prof D W Dennis Earlham College and Prof R J Aley Indiana University will speak in the afternoon. Music by two bands an orchestra and the Apollo Quartet accompanies. One hundred and thirty graduates will attend.
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Williams College Honors General Wood With Law Degree
In Williamstown Massachusetts General Leonard Wood received an honorary Doctor of Laws at Williams College. At the alumni dinner Wood spoke briefly about his Cuban work and related experiences.
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Leonard Wood
Williamstown
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General Leonard Wood
Williams College
Honorary Degree for E. J. James
Middletown Conn June 26 Wes leyan University conferred the honorary degree of doctor of laws upon Edmund de cases president of Northwestern University.
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Wesleyan University
Edmund de Cases
Northwestern University
Foulke in Richmond Finds Evaders Mostly Congressmen
United States civil service commissioner William Dudley Foulke visits Richmond to discuss civil service measures. He says evasion efforts are mainly backed by congressmen seeking favors for constituents, though many lawmakers support the competitive system in private.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
William Dudley Foulke
United States Civil-Service
Foulke
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Pickpockets threaten Montpellier crowd during carnival
The city battles pickpockets and grafters as police struggle to cope. A. Felt had a gold watch stolen while near a show. He pursued affidavits against carnival outfits and others for obstructing public highways. Arrests this forenoon caused consternation among carnival men.
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Montpelier
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Marion Red Men hold district meeting in session
In Marion Indiana the annual Red Men district meeting gathers nineteen tribes. The first great council fire lights at 1 pm with a parade at 7 pm and another council fire tonight. L W Otto of Crawfordsville and Thomas G Harrison of Indianapolis direct degree work by the Red Cloud Tribe from Indianapolis. A prize drill completes the evening program.
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Ind
Red Men
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Crawfordsville
Thomas G. Harrison
Richmond Man Dies From Train Wreck Injuries
Hugh A. Wiggins 26, a locomotive engineer on the Cleveland and Pittsburg line, died in Steubenville from injuries suffered days earlier in a railroad wreck. His body will be brought to Richmond for burial. he was unmarried.
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Perry Wiliams
Harvest Prospects and Local Dispatches Across Counties
Cold weather favors wheat harvest with hundreds of acres cut in days. Parke county shows best wheat prospects in years as threshing awaits dry grain. Wabash post office to move next Sunday to Launder Harter Harsh block due to growth in business. Bloomington reports Len Field loses most of his right hand in factory accident awaiting possible amputation. Evansville judge grants six divorces in under an hour, a county record. Sullivan sees G L Rockwell badly injured in a Thursday head-on run away incident.
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Mine Accidents Near Dover Kill Five In Richard Shaft
A double mine accident at No 2 shaft of the Richard mine two miles north of Dover New Jersey results in five deaths and a sixth seriously injured. Workers loading cars near a previously warned blast were buried or injured by falling ore as rescuers sought to reach Frederick Nichols buried earlier.
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N. J
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Frederick Nichols
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Albert Davis
Minneapolis Police Corruption Ties Emerge In Grand Jury
Christopher C. Norbeck testified before a Minneapolis grand jury, admitting little yet implicating former associates in police corruption. He said Mayor Ames ordered him to take directives from Special Officer Irwin Gardner, who is jailed for six years for bribery, with Gardner allegedly authorized to manage graft from major gamblers and vice houses.
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Marion Yearly Meeting committee favors new session in Marion
Five of seven Indiana Yearly Meeting committee members favor creating a new Yearly Meeting in Marion while two Richmond residents oppose. The panel has been at Marion Quarterly Meeting this week. Farmers in this vicinity report good use of the unusually…
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Indiana Yearly Meeting
Society of Friends
Richmond
PLCC
Truxton Sets Speed Record on Official Trial at Chesapeake Bay
The torpedo boat destroyer Truxton completed her official trial on the Barren Island measured course in Chesapeake Bay and exceeded her contract speed.
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Baltimore
Barren Island
Chesapeake Bay
Endurance Averages and Speeds in Admiralty Test
The report notes an hour long endurance average of 19 knots and 66 knots for L66, with a maximum corrected speed of 24.9 knots. Under forced draught the vessel averaged 27.66 knots for an hour, reflecting performance figures under specified conditions.
Memory of Washington Told by Old Mississippi Negro
In Rapatteset within Williams's district an elderly Black man recalls meeting George Washington. He claims he helped row the boat across the Delaware and drove the cherry tree hack, offering confident but unverifiable memories from a long past era.
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Washington Post
Mississippi
Williams
Washington
Delaware
Yassa
Mayor Holden Fined by Police Judge for Contempt
Zanesville mayor Holden was fined 100 by Police Judge Reed after a courtroom confrontation with Chief Tracy. Holden resisted being removed and insisted on withdrawing an affidavit accusing a woman of intoxication. The contempt ruling stemmed from his defiance under order of the judge.
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Zanesville
Ma Holden
Reed
Holden
Tracy
Guess Reed
French Citizens Released From Bermudes Detention
Information from Veneauele reports the French cruiser Suchet secured the release of seven French citizens detained by authorities at Carupanc Bermudes. The incident concludes with their return, details limited.
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Veneauele
Suchet
Carupanc
Bermudes
Grieved Republicans Feud Over Cleveland’s Actions
The Springfield Republican criticizes ex-President Grover Cleveland for his persistent support of the Spuaanenee Rages empire, drawing sharp disapproval from opponents.
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Springfield Republican
Grover Cleveland
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