Death Sentence Given for Copenhaver by Indiana Court
Ora Copenhaver was sentenced to death by Judge Alford in the Criminal Court after a denial of a motion for a new trial. The sentence fixes execution between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. on February 12 at the Indiana Penitentiary, with appeals planned to the Supreme Court.
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Ora Copenhaver
Alford
Criminal Court
Copenhaver
Indiana Penitentiary
Comer
Arenes Alford Henry Seyfried
Divorce Complaints Filed In Several Cases Aged by Cruelty
Yesterday multiple divorce cases were filed. Warren P Black sues Minnie B Black for cruelty and misconduct including wasted earnings and unneeded groceries. Nattie Strakie sues Nicolas Strakie for drunkenness and cruelty. Minerva Purcell sues James Purcell for cruelty drunkenness and failure to provide. Elizabeth Hedges sues Isaac T Hedges alleging cruel treatment and waste of money. The husband is in the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville for forgery. Mrs Hedges seeks custody of their children and guardianship of Robert Feven Harold six and Charles four.
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Warren P. Black
Minnie B. Black
Nicolas Strakie
Minerva Purcell
James Purcell
Elizabeth Hedges
Isaac T. Hedges
Lmbor
Indiana Reformatory
Effersonville
Hedges
Robert
Feven
Harold
Charles
Probating Bush Will Recalls Noted Marion County Litigation
The Bush will filed yesterday recalls long running Marion county estate suits. Zacharia Bush divided property among his children with yearly support and maintenance payments. a failed step led to an annulment suit later resolved before trial. Bush died recently and probate of the will, naming executor John Bush, revived the remembered litigation.
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Zacharia
H Bush
Marion County
Walker
Judge Neal delays ruling in Indianapolis Gas case
Judge Neal of Hamilton County Circuit Court will not render a decision in the City of Indianapolis vs Indianapolis Gas Co until mid to late November. He attributed the delay to both sides failing to submit written arguments and said a specific date cannot be fixed until after those submissions are considered.
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Neal
Hamilton County
Indianapolis
Judge Hears Milk Purity Cases On East Washington Street
Judge Stubbs heard testimony yesterday in two cases against East Washington street restaurant keepers accused of selling impure milk. C R Miles allegedly sold skimmed milk and J F Shelley faced pure food law charges for selling skimmed milk as whole milk. The judge took the cases under advisement and delayed rulings. A separate suit filed by Susan E Porter, Nettie C Thomas and Frederick D Porter targets Evan Porter and Charles E Coffin as trustees over Beverly Porter estate real estate partition. Heirs seek appointment of a commissioner to oversee the division of funds due to advancements made to certain heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Porter
Susan E. Porter
Nettie C. Thomas
Frederick D. Porter
Evan Porter
Charles E. Coffin
Atherton Divorce Granted by Superior Court Judge Carter
Josephine Atherton was granted a divorce from Charles H. Atherton yesterday in the Superior Court. During the trial Mrs Atherton testified that her husband believed it unfair to provide for the family while removing household goods up to thirty times in the last ten years. Other evidence of his failure to properly support the family led to the divorce decree.
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Josephine Atherton
Charles H. Atherton
Carter
Superior Court dismisses case with costs paid
Carrie McMillen vs Indianapolis Street Railway Company damages dismissed and costs paid in Room 3-Vinson Carter. Also notes criminal case State of Indiana vs Ora Copenhaver and a divorce proceeding Minerva Purcell vs James Purcell. Circuit and Superior Court entries include Elizabeth Hedges v Jenac T. Hedges and Susan Black v Pi Black et al.
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Superior Court
Vinson Carter
Carrie McMillen
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Fremont Alford
State of Indiana
Ora Copenhaver
John O. Behymer
Elizabeth Ana
Tipton C. C
Appe Pellant
Ton
Board of Commissions
Howard County
Howard C. C. Appellees
John P. Haughn
Franklin C. C. Appellees
David Chaney
Ohio and Indiana Oil Company
Wells C. C
Noah J. Goshorn
People’s National Bank of Washington
George A. Thomas
Elizabeth Dabblemont
Sullivan C. Canpeiee
Appellee
George R. Avery
Nordyke & Marmon Company
Marion
C. Appellant
Lincoln School
Hendricks County
American School Furniture
Iy Hendricks
C. C. Appellee
Norton-Reed Stone Company
Dath Steele
Orange c. C
The
William L. Miller
Floyd C. C. Appellee
Union Trust Company of Indianapolis, Receiver
Peter F. Shilling
Clarke C. C. Appellant
Court Foreclosure Snares Mechanic Lien on Real Estate
Es court moves to foreclose a mechanic s lien in a partition action over real estate involving EL Porter and Eva Ore rat. The court action names the parties and assigns the dispute to determine the partition and ownership interests amid the lien claim.
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Esfourt
EL Porter
Eva
Feos Gouri
Supreme Court docket and habeas custody ruling notes
Supreme Court entries list habeas custody principles prioritizing the child’s welfare, incidents in multiple states and counties, and numerous appellate actions. The record highlights the standard that a returning parent has no automatic custody right, and notes rehearings and brief filings across Marion, Vigo, Howard, Madison, and other counties with references to insurers, banks, and municipal cases.
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Supreme Court
Bullock
Jordan Company Va. Water Company
Marion C. C
Gas Company
Grant C. C
Wolf
Shelton
Howard
Iz. Water and Light Company
Walsh
Lake
Hogan Va
Indianapolis
Marion
Bishops Stakha and Keane Consecrated at St Paul
In St Paul Cathedral this morning a large crowd witnessed the consecration of Bishops Stakha of Lead and Keane of Wyoming with Archbishop Ireland presiding. About four hundred ecclesiastics attended from across the country, and admission was by board to manage the capacity.
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ST. Paul
Stakha
Keane
St. Paul's Cathedral
Eoard
John Stariha
Lead
James J. Keane
Minneapolis
Wyoming
Ireland
Indignant Boarder Sparks Dispute Over Walk to Station
A heated exchange arises as a boarder questions a suburban landlord about the distance to the station. The landlord insists the walk is at least ten minutes, prompting further debate on local travel times and housing proximity.
Bantam fowls and varieties in American poultry culture
A detailed survey of bantam breeds and varieties from Sebright to Polish, Cochin to Japanese, noting origins, colors, feathering, and traits. It covers breeding trends, market shows, and the value of bantams, with notes on their uses as layers, meat, and mothers, plus a nod to broader farming advances and orchard plans.
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England
John Sebright
Hamburg
Golden Sebright
Cochin
Peking
Boston
Plymouth Rock
New York State
Minorca
New York
Arlington Farms to be Model Farm Across Potomac
Washington Letter reports the Seven of Agriculture plans a model farm on about 400 acres of the Arlington estate south of the Sheridan entrance by the river. Secretary Wilson aims to make it a global farming Mecca with May 11 first steps. L. C. Corbett and Prof. B. T. Galloway lead experimental work turning mule pasture into a soil improving unit with cow peas soy beans and fodder crops.
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Corbett
Minnesota
Dakotas
Carolinas
Florida
Washington
New York Post
Seven
Potomac River
Arlington Estate
National Cemetery
Sheridan Entrance
Arlington Farms
Wilson
United States
Hare
Char
War Department
Wilson Jr
Department of Agriculture
L. C. Corbett
B. T. Galloway
Farm advise on sheep, manure, fattening, and wool quality
The article promotes small flocks as waste processors, noting sheep reduce farm waste and can yield quick dividends. It covers manure spreading by season, use of thermometers in churning, fattening hogs with sweet potatoes and varied feed, and the influence of climate on wool and tree propagation. It ends with observations on seed planting, tree grafting, and the nutrition needed for strong wool.
Merchants' Association Rebates Plan Promises Refunds in Indianapolis
The Merchants' Association of Indianapolis offers refunds of round trip fares for locals within forty miles who spend at least 25 dollars across member stores. A rebate book must be used, entries made at each purchase, then presented at Columbia National Bank for the rebate. Greater distances also qualify with proportional refunds.
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Merchants’ Association of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Merchants’ Association
Columbia National Bank
Merchants’ Association of
Christian Science Methods in Equatorial Africa Debate
Letter to the editor defends Christian Science, cites White Plains healing stories, and compares practices to African stereotypes. It quotes W D McCracken and discusses mind over disease, referencing Bible verses and Health Department statistics on child deaths in Greater New York.
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Indianapolis Journal
Christian Science
New York Evening Post
W. D. McCracken
New York City
Christian Science Publication Committee
State of New York
White Plains
New York
Health Department
Equatorial
Africa
Jesus
Chanice
Christian Science Denomination
Jewel Stoves and Ranges Sail From Yokohama to San Francisco
The Korea departed Yokohama on the 18th and completed the voyage to San Francisco in ten days, covering a direct distance of about 4,000 miles at an average rate of 470 miles daily.
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Japan
Yokohama
San Francisco
Korea
Jack the Brixton Jackdaw Dies After Nearly Eleven Years
London Telegraph reports the Brixton Angel inn bird Jack the jackdaw died after nearly eleven years of companionship with Thomas Beck. The intelligent bird traveled by tram and bus to iconic London spots, visited the police station, and impressed visitors from abroad. He commanded daily routines with his master, saying good night on cue and awaiting a bath. His roaming, affectionate nature and fame among locals ended with a sudden death following molt.
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London Telegraph
Brixton
Thomas Beck
Jack
Metropolis
Dan
Mr. Beck
Clapham
Loughborough Road
Elephant and Castle
Westminster
Blackfriars Bridge
Streatham
Fast Trip Across the Pacific Record Adrift
The Pacific Mail Company ship departed Yokohama at noon and set a new cross Pacific record. Wave of speed broke previous passage time as the vessel cut the voyage to a fresh record, signaling rapid transit across the Pacific.
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Paciac Mai
Pany
Fokohama
Pacific
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Will OF Zachariah Bush
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Lawrence Logsdon
Peter Dingg
Clay C. C
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
William R. McKeen
Vigo C. C
Interm
Bond
Kate Kidder
Vigo Co. C
Union
Insurance Company
Whetzel
Noble C. C
Robinson
J.—l
Ol Vernon Insurance Company
Bank
Marion S. C
Comstock
Municipal Corporation
Thomas
Dabblemont
Sullivan Co. C. Appellee
United States Express Company
Joyce
Gibson C. C. Appellee
Goshem
Daviess C. C
Bateman
Bennett
Warrick C. C
Charles Johnson
Silas W. Hale
Grant 8
Adams County
Bessie Marsh
Fred Marsh
Josephine Eisenbury
John Burns
Ce Ete Et al Wells Co. Co
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Indiana
Belgium
Great Britain
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Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
America
Huntington
L. S& Ayres & CO
Badger Furniture CO
D. H. Baldwin & CO
Pianos
Besten & Langen
Bliss, Swain & CO
the Progress
WM. H. Block CO
the Bowen-Merrill CO
the Eagle
J. Strauss & Co
Feeney Furniture & Stove CO
Albert Gall
Charles L. Hartmann
Iske Bros
Paul H. Krauss
Kahn Tailoring CO
Joe J. Marott
Charles Maver & CO
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Ina
W. H Messenger
L. E. Morrison & Op
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Saks & CO
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Men's and Boys’ Outfitters
Sander & Becker
the Star
Adolf Schleicher CO
Taylor Carpet CO
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Retal
Julius C. Walk & Son
K. P. Wasson & CO
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Te Saul
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Christian Science Methods
Torial Africa
Lilly & Stalnaker
Washington St
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Noy Nias
Eepsa
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Indianapolis Gas Company
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Bulnaiz Indiana
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