Alibi Defense in Terre Haute Brewing Company Suit
In a unusual civil case Judge Leathers hears a damage suit against the Terre Haute Brewing Company over a March accident at Maryland and Delaware streets. Ethel Farley sues after being run down by a wagon, with the defense claiming all company teams were in the stable at the time. Five drivers testified they were home by 6 pm. witnesses could not positively identify the wagon as the company’s. The trial hinges on this alibi and wagon identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Hauteing Company
Terre Haute” and “Company
Hauter
Brewing Company
Husband in Poorhouse Divorce Case
Sarah Bonner wins a divorce after her husband, poor from work, offered to give her a home in the poorhouse. He went alone after she refused. Judge Allen granted the decree, rejecting a defense that he provided a home. The wife testified he would not work and she had to earn a living, with ongoing questions about his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bonner
Net
Allen
Peculiar Arrangements Between Spouses Prompt Suit
Josephine Bessire sues Edmond H. Bessire to enforce a separation agreement. She claims he must pay $ monthly for two years and fund two life insurance policies payable to his estate. They lived at Wellington Flats 3% West Michigan and were married 1897 separated last January. He allegedly paid all but May and refuses to cover overdue amounts. The suit seeks compliance with the contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Bessire
Edmond H. Bessire
Wellington Flats
West
Michigan Street
Roy Huffmans Suit Seeded by Fairview Riot Damage Claim
A damage suit against the street car company arising from a riot at Fairview Park last July proceeded in Judge McMaster's Superior Court room. Plaintiff Roy Huffman seeks 500 damages alleging police officer Roxy Burdett struck him with a mace as he walked away from the crowd after the disturbance. Huffman asserts he was not involved in the riot and was merely heading toward a car when ordered to stand back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Park
Justice Sheppard Decides Dress Dispute in Fort Wayne
Justice Sheppard disposed of a suit by Mrs. Tillie Helm against dressmaker Mrs. Nancy Brown over a $10 claim for botched work. Helm paid $1.50 after a long debate, while public remarks interrupted the hearing. In another case, a double tragedy led to a calendar strike as both key witnesses are dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
United States District Attorney's Office
Wiliam Rabbel
Federal Grand Y
Guardians and administrators appointed in local estate matters
Martha J Stewart appointed guardian for Ethan Yeatman Tarkington and Joseph Tarkington with a 3 bond. Algoth Rydell named guardian for Sven Rydell with a 500 bond. Anson L Hassier named administrator of Solomon Kaufman estate with a 1400 bond. WW Campbell named administrator of Maggie Campbell estate with a 1 bond. Elian J McAlpin named executrix of Harman Wheatcraft estate with a 100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Stewart
Ethan Yeatman Tarkington
Joseph Arthur Tarkington
Algoth Rydell
Sven E. Rydell
Anson L. Hassier
Solomon Kaufman
Www
B. Campbell
Maggie Campbell
Elian J. McAlpin
Harman Wheatcraft
Divorce proceeding arrest shocks local court
Olle 1D Westfall, 26, was arrested yesterday as divorce proceedings were about to be heard, according to police reports and court officials. The arrest occurred moments before the proceedings were to begin in the county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olle
Westfall
Young Wife Sues Westfall in Court Marriage Desertion
Le Sanne Allen of the Circuit Court recounts the marriage to Westfall to a sixteen year old Mrs Westfall in June 191. He deserted her two weeks later and an affidavit charging wife desertion was filed in Police Court last January. He vanished and was found as the case neared trial and was taken to the station as the case was continued to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Sanne Allen
Westfall
Suit Filed Over Insurance Policy Denied Claim
Prudence Henkel filed suit against Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company of Detroit seeking $2,000 on her deceased husband’s policy. She says he died last July from a stroke and the insurer refused payment. An agent allegedly advised making no weekly allowance claim before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Henkel
Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company
Detroit
Divorce Suit Filed by Magete J. Howard Against James P. Howard
Magete J. Howard filed for divorce from husband James P. Howard alleging he drove her from home and tried to force her out multiple times. She claims fear of further harm and notes he is a sportmaker who could have provided for her.
Elizabeth Dark Sues railroad for 30 damages in injuries
Elizabeth Dark filed a damages action against the Indianapolis Greenwood and Franklin Railway Company claiming the car started as she alighted and threw her to the pavement causing permanent injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dark
Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Railway Company
Court records from Pekin court show multiple civil actions and divorces
Superior Court in Pekin lists judgments including defendants owing $761.72 plus costs in Pekin Plow Co. v Haskins, dismissals by agreement, damages and costs in Royal Templars case, and several divorces with custody rulings, defaults, and two year marriage bans. New suits filed include Prudence Henkel v Standard Life, Maggie Howard v James Howard, Elizabeth Ik v Indianapolis Greenwood & Franklin Railway, plus Josephine Sessire v Edward Bessire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
John L. McMaster
Pekin Plow Co
John Haskins
Ellsworth Alcott
Martin McGillard
Ella Winders
Supreme Council of Royal Templars of Temperance
Lydia Poindexter
Chas Gunther
Vinson Carter
Harry Callis
Geo
Isaac Barber
Rachel Barber
Jane Thompson
John W. Dittemore
Mary Gates
Franklin Gates
Emma R. Nichols
Charles C. Nichols
Emma R. Taylor
Cora Mitchell
Archibald Mitchell
Prudence Henkel
The
Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co
Detroit
Maggie J. Howard
James P. Howard
Elizabeth Ik
Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Railway Co
Josephine Sessire
Edward Bessire
Circuit Court
Appellate Court Minutes and Dismissal Motions Listing
A compilation of 1976 appellate court entries including motions to dismiss, notices, assignments of errors, and briefs across multiple counties such as Clinton, Miami, Perry, Tipton and Knox. Includes cases like Chicago and Southwestern Railway Company v Wood and Indiana Clay Company v Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company with various petitions and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hart
Margaret Hite
Marion C. C
William R. Moore
Board of Commissioners
Clinton County
Montgomery C. C
Kressau
Appellees
New Co
Chicago & Southeastern Railway Capert
Jerome
the Geisar Manufacturing Company
Fred Lee
Clay C. C. Appellees
Adolph Zuelly
Martin F. Casper
Perry C. C
Ira Pearson
Amos A. Kipner
Miami
Chicago & Southwestern Railway Company
Solomon Witt
Tipton C. C
Park Band Concerts To Be Held In City Parks
Park Superintendent Power contracted with Herman Arndt and R A Miller for twenty Sunday afternoon concerts under the Park Board. Musicians must be union members with no fewer than sixteen per band. Dates span Riverside Brookside and Milleary parks from May to September with multiple performances bunched across months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power
Herman Arndt
R. A. Miller
Park Board
Riverside Park
Brookside Park
Ark
Milleary
Spades Ce
Colonel Maynard Fully Satisfied With Lock-Erbie Improvement Plan
Col J B Maynard visited the Board of Works and learned the plan covers only the section of Lock erbie street below Liberty and Nobile, excluding the East Liberty block made famous by Mr Riley. He found East of Liberty property owners favor the improvement, so he no longer needs a remonstrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
J. B. Maynard
Lockerbie Street
Board of Works
Liberty and Nobile Streets
East
Liberty Streets
Mr. Riley
Colonel Maynard
Liberty Street
Harrison Monument Directors Elect Officers at Club
A meeting of the Harrison Monument Association directors was held last night at the Commercial Club for the election of officers. No other business was transacted. Officers elected were President Charles W. Fairbanks, Secretary Evans Woollen, and Treasurer The Union Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Monument Association
Commercial Club
Charles W. Fairbanks
Evans Woollen
The
Union Trust Company
Saloon Bartender Attacked by Three Men at Washington and Liberty
A bartender at David Davis's saloon on Washington and Liberty streets was assaulted last evening by three men described as tramps. They entered carrying a large wooden bucket, were intoxicated, and the bartender refused beer. One man knocked over a table where lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
Washington and
Liberty Streets
Increased Salaries for Indianapolis Post Office Officials
Salaries of Indianapolis post office officials and staff rise effective July 1. Postmaster McGinnis, Assistant Postmaster Shideler, Superintendent Patterson, and department heads receive higher annual sums. numerous clerks and carriers gain raises, with further increases possible if April receipts meet expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
McGinnis
Shideler
Malle
William Patterson
Charles Byfield
Money Order Department
Arthur M. Potts
Registry Department
Discrimination in book selection at Indiana Librarian School
The Indiana Training School for Librarians held a notable session in the Statehouse with Mrs May Wright Sewall speaking on discrimination in the selection of books. She urged choosing books for instruction recreation and inspiration. Jacob P Dunn spoke on History and State Librarian Henry on the development of English literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Training School For Librarians
May Wright Sewall
Statehouse
Boy Danced With Glee After Fire Set by Nine Year Old
Roy Ellis nine years old living at Beville avenue set a fire in a vacant house at Jefferson avenue and New York street. He crawled inside saw straw on the floor lit it and fled as smoke poured out. A groceryman saw him and Ellis ran away dancing with glee. Firemen arrived and neighbors say he is demented. Parents plan to seek admission to the Home for Feeble minded Children at Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ellis
Beville Avenue
Jefferson Avenue
New York Street
Ellis
Fort Wayne
Community Notes Highlight Local Meetings And Elections
The Mayflower Church group meets this afternoon to discuss Oklahoma. Miss E. J. Davis of Muncie succeeds Miss Cora Wilson as women's prison secretary amid a Statehouse offer. Union officials and local candidates for sheriff and county clerk appear at gatherings. A Marion Fark pastor anniversary and school program are scheduled, plus an 8 pm entertainment of Park Avenue students featuring The Merchant of Venice. Bird day events for Palmer School open with poems and songs. Police release John Berrell amid his wife’s pleas. A bicycle crash injures Charles Williams. he is treated at City Dispensary. Medal design for Indianapolis essay prize drawn by top local figures. A house fire on Tuxedo Street damages Mrs Harmon’s home. $350 in paper money consumed. Detectives arrest a youth on petit larceny after he allegedly stole a bicycle and sold it at a second-hand store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society of Mayflower Church
Oklahoma
E. J. Davis
Muncie
Cora Wilson
Women’s Prison
Union Congregational Church
Marion Fark
Thomas Smith
Rey
Park Avenue
Twenty-third Street
Abraham Palmer
Palmer Street
John Berrell
Connoway
Berrell
Charles Williams
Williams
Goodwin
East Georgia Street
James
West Washington Street
William Jones
Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show Plans May Exhibit
The Gentry Bros. dog and pony show will display the week of May 18 at Capitol avenue and Sixteenth street in Indianapolis. The City Council has adopted a resolution granting permission for the exhibit on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bros
Indianapolis
Capitol Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Engraving of Rosa Bonheur on display at L and Ayres Co
A steel engraving bearing the signatures of Rosa Bonheur Cosnelo Fould and Joseph B Praid is exhibited at L and Ayres Co The engraving features Rosa Bonheur and is described as of unusual excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Bonheur
Cosnelo Fould
Joseph B. Praid
L. &. Ayres & Co
Refinery Fire Ravages Swan & Finch Oil Yard on Staten Island
A large fire at Swan & Finch copper house on Staten Island sound near Elizabethport New Jersey destroyed thousands of barrels of crude and refined oil. Big tanks exploded sending burning oil aloft and scattering debris. Loss estimated at 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Swan & Finch Oil
Staten Island Sound
Elizabethport
N. J
Grand Jury Probes Beef Trust in St Louis
In St Louis the beef trust faces grand jury scrutiny after Jefferson City revelations of diseased meat. Circuit Attorney Folk will subpoena all witnesses who testified at Jefferson City and pursue anyone connected to alien operations and the meat trade in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis, May
Beef Trust
St. Louis
Grand Jury
Jefferson City
Folk
Sonmanieke
Willing to Arbitrate in Miners Strike Crisis at Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania on May 8 1906 miners and operators debated arbitration proposed by the anthracite mine workers. President Mitchell announced the plan to submit all disputes to an impartial arbitration board chosen by the National Civic Federation. Replies from operators awaited as the committee met again at 1 30 pm and then adjourned without action. A second telegram indicated Senator Hanna disputed reports of arbitration rejection. If no concession or counterproposal is offered the miners may strike. leaders favoring action include President Nicolls and the pro strike faction, while Mitchell and others seek prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mitchell
Anthracite Mine Workers’ Organization
Athracite
National Civic Federation
Civic Federation
Tomorow
New York
Hanna
Nicolls
First
Duffy
Fahey
Antis
Iron workers attack at Westinghouse plant in Pittsburg
In East Pittsburg four men were badly beaten by striking structural iron workers allied with Marshall MacClintick Construction Company. Foreman R. English was seriously injured and hospitalized. Police arrived after the assault and the company says they will prosecute. Work resumed after strikers left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Westinghouse Machine Company
East Pittsburg
Marshall-MacClintick Construction Comny
R. . English
Metal polishers strike Cleveland for nine hour day
Four hundred metal polishers walked off the job in Cleveland today after employers refused to grant a nine hour workday. A number of shops were forced to close while several larger firms granted the demand and remain unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
May
Struck for Love of Foreman Sparks Tobacco Factory Walkout
In Albany New York two hundred female workers at the American Tobacco plant quit their jobs today protesting the transfer of their foreman. The stoppage highlights labor tensions at the factory as management seeks to restore operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
American Tobacco Factory
Cincinnati Father to Secure Child in Italy Amid Kidnap Case
A. W. Taylor leaves for Italy to obtain Margaret Taylor with State Department help and Governor Nash support. Prosecuting Attorney Hoffheimer appoints Detective George W. Ryan to bring back Clara Taylor, indicted for kidnapping, with Gov Nash later nominating Cal Crim. Washington reports law machinery in motion for Clara Taylor’s extradition and return to the United States for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
May
A. W. Taylor
Margaret
Italy
Nash
Taylor
State Department
Hoffheimer
George W. Ryan
Clara Taylor
Margaret Ylor
Angerican
Rome
Married at a Ball Causes Purim Row in Yonkers
In Yonkers New York a Purim ball led to mock marriages for one hundred couples. The officiating rabbi reportedly declared the couples are bound in the eyes of church and law, prompting uncertainty among the participants. Some blame a man with eight daughters for starting the tale as a selfish motive. Rabbis plan a consultation to settle the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yonkers
Honorary pallbearers named for Admiral Sampson funeral
Secretary Moody announces the death of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson at 1613 New Hampshire Avenue Washington, born February 9 1840 in Palmyra New York. The Navy adds honorary pallbearers including Dewey Remey Watson Higginson Taylor Heywood Cook Cook Chadwick McCalla Folger Wainwright. Old Point mass drill ships and Newport News seamen will attend the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, May
Sampson
George Dewey
G. C. Remey
J. ©. Watson
F. J. Higginson
H. C. Taylor
Charles Heywood
Marine Corps
F. M. Cook
Charles E. Cook
F. W. Chadwick
Bowman M. McCalla
W. M. Folger
Richard Wainwright
Moody
Spain
Army
Navy
United States
McKinley
Samin
Cuba
Newport News
Olympia
Kearsarge
Alabama
Massachusetts
Old Point
Washington
Bret Harte's Remains Buried in Surrey
The remains of Bret Harte who died last Monday were buried at Brinley Surrey to stay with his widow son and daughter a jewel of the family reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bret Harte
Brinley
Surrey
Bret Harte Left Materials For New Condensed Novels Volume
Friends placed many wreaths on the coffin as Bret Harte left sufficient literary material for a forthcoming volume of condensed novels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret Harte
Col C C Howell Dies in Phoenix Former Knoxville Traction VP
Col C C Howell formerly of Mount Vernon Ohio and a resident of Knoxville Tennessee has died in Phoenix Arizona. He served as vice president and general manager of the Knoxville Traction Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
C. C. Howell
Mount Vernon, O
Phoenix
A. T
Knoxville Traction Company
Remains of Gen Rosecrans Sent From Rosedale Vault
Remains of General W. S. Rosecrans were taken from the vault at Rosedale Cemetery today and started for Washington. The extract mentions a May date and indicates transport to the capital for burial or ceremonies. The report emphasizes the movement of the body from Los Angeles to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
General W. 8
Rosecrans
Rosedale Cemetery
Washington
Appeal for Funds for United Irish League of America
New York May 5 The executive committee met at the Hoffman House to urge immediate fundraising as Ireland faces renewed coercion after Britain suspends the Irish Constitution John F Finerty presided and the group issued an address calling on Irish Americans to contribute to sustain uplenhists efforts for Ireland signed by Finerty King Beirne Fitzpatrick Joyce O Callaghan Martin and O Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Irish League of America
Hoffman House
Ireland
Friends of Ireland
United States
John F. Finerty
Chicago
Finerty
America
United Irish Leagues
M. J. King
James U Beirne
T. B. Fitzpatrick
Bishop Potter Shows Improvement After Fainting Spell
At Bishop Potter's New York residence officials said the bishop is much better after a fainting spell caused by fatigue. He is resting comfortably in bed following yesterday's incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Potter
Government gunboats sail from Panama with Generals aboard
COLON Colombia May reports say government gunboats with Generals Castro and Jefferies on board left Panama last Monday for a coast cruise amid expectations of a clash with insurgent vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Castro
Jefferies
Panama
Isthmus Tension Persists as Naval Forces Hold Situation
The situation on the isthmus remains unchanged with a large government force nearby. The US cruiser Philadelphia and the French cruiser Admiral Jet are at Panama, while the US gunboat Machias remains in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arily
Isthumus
Gov
Panama
United States
Phiphia
Jet
Machias
Carousal Ends In Murder In Dayton Ky
Cincinnati dispatch reports Mrs. George W. Herget was killed during a nightly carousal at her Dayton Kentucky home. Her husband William Thornton Frank Kent Thomas Shields and William Murray alias Ford Mattox arrested for murder. coroner's jury cites death at hands of William Herget. Witnesses say Herget objected to drink, stabbing occurred as she fled to a closet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
May
George W. Herget
Dayton
William Thornton
Frank Kent
Thomas Shields
William Murray
Ford Mattox
Herget
Pekin
George
Thornton
Kent
Shields
Murray
William Herget
Kerr
Blake
Mia
Chinese New Testament Gift to Princeton Library
A Chinese New Testament of value was presented to the Princeton theological library. The facsimile copy matches the one given to the Empress Dowager of China and was donated by Mrs. John Mrenach of Philadelphia through the British and Foreign Bible Society in honor of her husband who translated the Chinese New Testament. The Oxford University press published the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
May
China
John Mrenach
Philadelphia
British and Foreign Bible Society
University of Oxford
Candy Factories to Combine in Cincinnati Merger
The Conf. Review reports in Cincinnati that about twenty candy factories will consolidate into one company under a single management. The deal envisions a broad range of confections with emphasis on hard six cheaper grades, and uniform markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Conf
Royal Villa Robbed in Athens Mystery
Robbery at a royal villa in Athens leaves many valuable objects stolen. Police investigating, unclear entry method and possible suspects as authorities seek leads and secure the scene. Local residents report unusual activity near Dekel Quarter seen prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Dekel
Lars
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Roy Huffman
View Park
Bill
Balthaser Kuchler
Dugdale Street
Justice Stout
John P. Leyendecker
Leo Rapaport
Kuchler
Jjall
Ollie D. Westfall
Rudence Henkel Sues
the Court Record
Supreme Court
Lockerbie
Monument Association Oficers
School For Librarians
Jacob P. Dunn
Boy
City News Notes
Gentry Dog and Pony Show
Mr. Mitchell
Union Traction Company
Chicago Federation of Labor
Metal Polishers
Margaret Taylor
Uea
Secretary OF the Navy
Wreuser
Ws Int
Parklu Ceutreee
Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass
Michelob
Faust
Anheuser Standard
Col. Co. C. Howell
Gen. Rosecrans
United Irish
League of America
Bishop Potter
George William Herget
Royal Villa
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