Money of His Life Demanded From Well Known Grocer
Clarence Tate is arrested on suspicion of blackmailing Charles Bendage, a prominent local grocer. Police believe a novel ruse led to the trap that netted Tate, who allegedly sent murder and property destruction threats to Bendage. The case, shrouded in secrecy, centers on two threatening letters and a decoy $10 counterfeit bill used to catch the author, with Tate maintaining innocence.
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Clarence Tate
Charles Bendage
Tate
Bentlage
Bendage
South Eleventh
D Streets
Bentage
South E Street
Case Still Pending In Washington over Chase Name Use
A. B Phase piano of Newark Delaware and Starr piano of this city clash over the use of the name Chase for their pianos. The dispute is tied up in courts in Washington and no decision date is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. B Phase Piano Company
Newark
Starr Piano Company
Chase
Novel court case pits husband against wife in bond dispute
In Columbus Tennessee on April 2, W J Riggins claimed his wife Ada Templeton from her parents in a striking court proceeding. He valued his wife at 14 and posted a bond of 20 dollars. the bond requirement was twice the property value in question.
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Columbus
Tenn
W. J. Riggins
Ada Templeton
Furriss
Rigsine
Appeals to restore Mrs Chapman as sane in Wayne circuit court
A petition filed by Wilfred Jessip asks Wayne circuit court to restore Mrs Jennie Chapman to sane status. Lawyers state they doubt the previous adjudication of unsound mind after talking with Chapman. Dr Benhany named guardian and a Tennessee kin Leoni Mie Whinney appears as interested party in the restoration action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Chapman
Wayne Circuit Courr
Wilfred Jessip
Chapman
Jatee Fox
Memorial Day Address by James E. Watson at Bethel
James E. Watson, newly nominated Republican candidate for Indiana governor, will speak at Bethel for Memorial Day. Bethel, a 300 resident village, hosts larger turnouts and has welcomed distinguished visitors before. Local committees chose Watson and seek help from residents to arrange the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
Indiana
Bethel
Wiley
Othe
Train wreck injures many passengers near Canisteo
Erie train No. 4 the Chicago express jumped the track at Canisteo as it traveled sixty miles per hour. A score of passengers were injured in the accident near Rochester on April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Erie
Canisteo
Earlham Commencement Plans Set With Willits Speaker
Earlham outlines a large commencement week with Dr Herbert Willits of Chirazo as speaker. A class of forty graduates, three masters, head a notable era at the Quaker college. The schedule includes Friday events, Saturday elocution, Sunday baccalaureate, and Wednesday commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlham
Herbert Lo Willits
Chirazo
Ebert Russell
Toniitt Phoenix
Alvatea
Herbert Te Witlitts
Clyde Allee
Laura Fern Allen
Robert Forest Allen
Estina Bailey
Helen Baird
Jessie Berler
Helen Carter
Katie Cochran
Mira T. Cope
Harry Todd Costello
Edwin L. Dean
Edith L. Doney
Scott Eaton
Wm. E. Elliott
John T. Haworth
Gustave Hoelscher
Alvin B. Heath
Byron Huff
Grace B. Huff
Agnes Hunt
Francine Jenkins
Beulah Kaufman
Mary Lawrence
Anna Jane Moris
Horace W. Marshall
Edna Metcalf
Walter Ro Miles
Edith Moore
Alice Norton
Clara Ratliff
Ina Ratliff
Rezin Reagan
Roxie Stalker
Pauline Saint
Glenn Thistethwaite
Emmett Truebleed
Martha Whitacre
Ralphs. Coppock
Lucy Frankson
Department of Music
Woman Suffering From Repeated Sneezing Attack
Atlantic City N Z April 2 Doctors fight to save Miss Eva May English of English Creek in danger of death from fits of sneezing that have plagued her in recent days. She sneezed 325 times in an hour yesterday and each fit weakens her further. An illness weakening her olfactory nerves is thought to cause the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. Z
Eva May English
English Creek
Stubbornness Lands Man Behind Bars in Assault Case
Henry Regge, a young man from South Sixth Street, was convicted of assault and battery on Henry Tiernan after a lengthy court dispute. In circuit court, Judge Converse fined him 89 plus costs and sentenced him to 120 days in jail, a sentence upheld on appeal despite requests to reduce the fine. Tiernan suffered a broken nose, broken rib, and multiple injuries in the June 10 attack tied to backyard gossip.
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Henry Regg
Regge
Clyeinnatl
Converse
Rege
Are Ensed
Henry Tieman
Moo
Tieman
South Sixth Street
Roge
Tiernan
Regg
Regs
Tieran
Young Regg
Reseue Costed
Rege Tiernan
Ciicnit
Fox
Contest Victory With 37 Bananas Reported
A fragmented note claims a contest win after consuming 37 bananas. The garbled text mentions a person or team unnamed, with unclear dates or places, but asserts a victorious outcome and related odd details.
Pretty Romance Ends In Chicago Wedding
Miss Gesstu B Sheeles, daughter of Peek Serieant Fo Sheelig, and Mr L Carter of Richmond Tad, were married by Rev John Haleath at Second Presbyterian Church. Carter, a former Morgan Phark student, and Mrs Carter were noted for their popularity. The union concludes a romance marked by class differences and strong mutual devotion amid opposition.
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Chicago
Ajai
Gesstu
Sheeles
Peek
Sheelig
L. Carter
Richmond
Tad
M. Westcoit
Wierles
John Haleath
Second Presbyterian Eharveh
Tity Weiliiina
Uarter
Rupe Chosen as Special Judge in Doney v Laughlin
John J. Rupe has been selected as special judge in the Doney versus Laughlin case. He becomes the second special judge named by the attorneys. Laughlin's side first sought the appointment, while Lafollette of the day authorized the initial choice. The plaintiff’s attorneys now request a new hearing before a different special judge pending Lafollette's approval of Rupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Rupe
Doney
Laughlin
Dndee Lafollette
Jute Lafollette
Mr. Rupe
Robbers Visit Hagerstown Depot In Telegraph Office
Late last night Hagerstown police reported burglars broke into the Pan Handle telegraph office at the depot. They stole tickets to Hitago and St. Louis and a Heket stamp, entering through a broken window and possibly traveled to New Castle. No suspects identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Pan Handle
McIntyre & Co. Stock Firm Fails for One Million
New York on April 24 The stock exchange firm of T A McIntyre and Co failed this morning for a million dollars leaving its creditors to seek recovery in a court action The collapse endangers several local investors and highlights a widening market strain in the city finance scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
T. A. McIntyre & Co
Nine business blocks destroyed by fire in Burlin Vermont
A fire in Burlin Vermont destroyed nine business blocks including the Parkview house and the post office at Richmond thirty miles north. The blaze erupted this morning and leveled multiple commercial structures, prompting investigations into the cause and triggering emergency responses from local services.
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Burlin
Parkview House
Richmond
Here
Bryan Holds Whip Hand Over Democrats In Denver Fight
Washington April 24 The week to week developments point to June 16 Republican expectations that Bryan will dominate the Democratic nomination at Denver. Some oppose Bryan and back Gray or Johnson as alternative rallying points while conceding he will likely name the nominee if Bryan secures control. The East favors an anti Bryan coalition but sees it hard to topple his leverage in the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Denver
William J. Bryan
John A. Johnson
Bryan
George Gray
Delaware
Johnson
Gray
East
Tornado destroys Walls Mississippi town. casualties reported
Memphis Tenn April 24 A tornado swept Walls Miss at two this morning the town is reported destroyed three killed and several injured A relief train from Memphis has gone to the scene teleGraph wires are down
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Memphis
Tenn
Walls
Miss
License Granted for Third Attempted Marriage in City
Attempt No. 3 records Parechall and Eva Rady obtaining a marriage license. Both residents of the city, this marks Mrs. Redy's third marriage, with two prior unions previously set aside by divorce courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses TL. Parechall
Eva Rady
Redy
Weather roundup for Indiana and Ohio storms weekend
The Weather Prophet reports Indiana through Friday night bringing thunder storms then a generally fair Saturday with brisk south winds turning west. Ohio expects showers and possible thunderstorms Friday night, cooler Saturday, with increasing south winds.
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Indiana
Ohio
Residents Restricted In Use Of Water In New Castle
New Castle Indiana April 24 complaint against proposed by law amendments of the waterworks company restrict sprinkling privileges to street dust only. Water not to be used on lawns nor for scrubbing. Water supply has been short for some time and this is the stated reason for the restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
Stock of Big Store Sold at Receiver’s Sale
The stock of the Big Store clothing and men's furnishings was bought at a receiver's sale yesterday by F. L. Friedgen & Company for 1550 dollars. A small number of bidders attended. Purchasers plan to auction off the stock. The Main and Ninth street store room, held by the bankrupt firm, has been leased to Romer & Company furniture dealers and must be vacated by May 18. The furniture firm has a ten year lease with renewal privilege.
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FL . Friedgen & Company
Main
Ninth Streets
Romer & Company
Double Fees for Prosecutor on Dual Convictions Debate Rages
An Erie area legal dispute questions whether a prosecutor may claim two fees for successive convictions in city and circuit courts. Judge Fox weighs a ruling in the Regg case as Prosecutor Jessup argues for two fees, while the state attorney cites a statute granting a fee for each conviction. Wayne County lawyers split on whether filing an appeal or separate trials create separate cases warranting multiple fees.
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Jessup
Fox
Regg
Agin
Etate
Gualty
Circuit Court
Wayne County
Bandits Force Man to Open Bank Vaults in Louisville
Maskea robbers raided the Bandana telephone exchange and compelled cashier Ballard to open the bank vault in Louisville. They escaped with four dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Maskea
Bandana
Ballard
Classified Ads Reach Palladium Office by Phone
The Telegraph notes the telephone is a willing servant for classified ads and invites readers to use Phone-1121 Automatic at 21 Old to place notices with minimal effort.
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Palladium
Contention Over Big Convention Seat Contests
A letter to Elmer Dover outlines extensive planned seat contests at the Republican National Convention with bets on early June dates. Captain Newnan says all contests will be heard by the full National Committee and subcommittees, with preparatory work underway. Rumors name possible officers and chairmen as provisional talks begin in Chicago.
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Sean
Caprin Harty
Mitiee
Elmer Dover
Gommune
Theg
Republican National Committee
Hemiert
National Committee
Newnae
Ewers
Capital New
Chi- Tse
Femnornrs
Senator Lodge
Bathran
New
Chicago
Heweridge
Appellate Hearing for Mrs Beverly in River City Case
Thomas Jayde representing Mrs Beverly of Henry County appears in the appellate court over a damages suit against Richmond Street Railway. She was thrown from a defendant car near the Panhandle depot over a year ago. Trial in Henry Circuit broadened to Hancock County. judgment favored plaintiff. appeal filed.
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Thomas Jayde
Indianapore
Beverly
Henry County
Richmond Street
Centerville Teacher Resigns to Teach in Philippines
Laurence Smelser a well known young man and former principal of Centerville schools resigns to go to the Philippine Islands to teach in 22 a school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Smelser
Centerville
Philippine Islands
Demand for Stalls at South Side Market Sale
It is expected there will be a lively demand for stalls at the South Side Market house when the sale is held Saturday afternoon, Mar 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
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Little Town
Willitts IS
Age Bessor
Joe Carter
Rupe
New York Exchange
Vermont Town
The
F. C. Friedgen and Company
Harry New
Nationa Republican
Philippines
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