Climax of Orchard Trial Draws Large Boise Crowd
A large Boise courtroom crowd waited for the climax of Orchard cross examination as Gov. Peabody was expected to be the next witness. The defense pressed the Steunenberg murder theory, attacked earlier testimony, and detailed Orchard’s alleged crimes from kidnapping plots to poverty driven theft, aiming to cast doubt on the state’s case and Orchard’s reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlt
Harry Orchard
Attorney Richardson
Boise
Orchard
Gov
Peabody
Richardson
Nana
McPartland
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Steunenberg
Ien
Bill Easterly
Silvery City
Federation
Cunningham
Vincent St. John
Tiger and Poorman
Paulson
Jack Simpkins
Creech Railway and Navigation Company
Burke
Idaho
Heywood
Moyer and Pettibone
Two Men Arrested Admit Their Guilt in Horse Theft
Detective Ira Coons of Muncie arrives in Richmond to take custody of McCarthy and Perkins, two horse thieves arrested at Fountain City. Both men, with criminal records, confessed en route to Richmond. McCarthy boasts a wide criminal reputation from Cincinnati to Chicago. Perkins, recently released from Delaware county jail, had served time for rope theft.
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Ira Coons
Muncie
Lato
McCarthy
Grant Perkins
Fountain City
Bailey
Vogelsong
Perkins
Richmond
Cincinnati
Chicago
Delaware County
Munese
Torkins
Mylon Hughes
Frank Clark
Appleyard Insolvent in Stock Exchange Notice
Philadelphia June 12 Insolvency for A E Appleyard announced on the stock exchange this morning to hunt the Appleyard system of inter garban railroads in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
A. E. Appleyard
The
Stock Exchange
Appleyard
Ohio
Triple Shooting on South Fifth Street Ends in Self Inflicted Wound
John Brown, a Dublin resident described as colored, shot his wife Ethel Brown and then turned the revolver on himself at 4 South Fifth Street. Ethel suffered serious wounds to the right shoulder and arm, while Mrs. Brown sustained a left arm injury. Brown also wounded himself in the chest and was taken to Reid hospital. the incident followed a quarrel during which Brown reportedly threatened death, with a large crowd gathering as both women were evacuated for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Dublin
Tutu Fee
South Fifth Street
Fee
Ethel Brown
Brown
Mrs. Brown
Reid Hospital
Watt Named To Richmond Police Board Seat
Governor Hanly appointed Edgar F. Hiatt to a new term and Frank N. Watt to fill the vacancy caused by Clifton W. Merrill’s resignation. The two appointees will assume duties immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Board of Police Commissioners
Richmond
Edgar F. Hiatt
Frank N. Watt
Clifton W. Merrill
Two Women Sue for Divorce in Separate Cases
Five months into marriage, Mae Hollopeter sues Paul Hollopeter for divorce on abandonment and cruel treatment. She says they wed July 5, 1996 and he deserted her December 18 that year. Maygie B. Fulton also seeks divorce from Joseph C. Fulton for failure to provide.
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Mae Hollopeter
Paul Hollopeter
Maygie BE. Fulton
Joseph C. Fulton
Weather Outlook Indiana and Ohio Thunder Showers Friday
The Weather Prophet reports Indiana may see occasional thunder showers Friday with fresh northeast winds. In Ohio, thunder showers are expected in the southern portion Friday with fresh east to north winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
Verdict of Not Guilty for Hornung and Wilson
A city court jury deliberated about twenty minutes before finding Frank Hornung and Norman Wilson not guilty of selling hay short weight to George Amsden and Ben Fendett on a Wednesday.
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Frank Hornung
Norman Wilson
George Amsden
Ben Fendett
Local Flood Deluge Drenches City Area
A severe rain and thunderstorm drenched the city, dumping 1.99 inches in one hour and flooding streets and sewers. Starr Piano Company suffered the most minor damage amid widespread inundation, with water rising inside the mill room to about an inch. Other river bottom factories faced lesser effects as rainfall extended across the county, southeast to northwest, while some southern areas escaped the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Richmond
North Ninth
Sixth Street
Walter Vossler
Starr Plane Company
Starr Piano Factory
Port Sone
Richmond
Case proceeds as Gus Kroma case and court actions
The Gus Kroma brass theft case against Gaar Scott & Co was continued. Kroma, represented by attorney B C Robbins, remains set for trial. Harry Jones pleaded guilty to giving liquor to Ed Newman on Sunday after a prior Sunday liquor charge against him was dismissed. Judge Con Verse fined him ten dollars plus costs. J G Justin changed from not guilty to guilty on public indecency, receiving a five dollar fine plus costs.
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Gus Kroma
Gaar,Scott & Co
Kroma
B. C. Robbins
Harry Jones
Harry Grimes
Ed Newman
Con Verse
J. G. Justin
Costa
Flag Day Observances Planned Across Nation and Local Events
Friday is flag day with expected display nationwide. Mayor Richard Schillinger has not issued a proclamation, but American flags will likely adorn prominent places. In Indiana cities ceremonies will mark the day, while Richmond plans simple observances tied to the Garfield school art exhibit under the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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United States
Richard Schillinger
Indiana
Richmond
Garfield School
Daughters of the American Revolution
Funeral for C W D Jones Held in Cambridge City
The funeral of C W D Jones, a prominent Cambridge City citizen, was held at his Maple Street home with Rev Hawley of the Presbyterian church officiating. He leaves a host of sorrowing relatives and friends. Six business associates served as pallbearers: A R Feemster, John Jackson, Robert A Hicks, Charles Ferguson, Walter Wheeler, and L Callaway. Interment was at Rivegide. Relatives from a distance attended.
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Cambridge City
Ind
C. W. D. Jones
Maple Street
Hawley
Presbyterian Church
A. R. Feemster
John Jackson
Robert A. Hicks
Charles Ferguson
Walter Wheeler
L. Callaway
Rivegide
School benefit recital nets five dollars
About fifty people attended the high school chapel entertainment Wednesday evening for the athletic association. The orchestra played three selections, Martha Caster sang, Lucile Turner gave a piano recital, and Prof. W. S. Davis spoke on "The Development of Educational Interests in Richmond" with chalk drawings by John Carrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Association
Martha Caster
Lucile Turner
W. S. Davis
Richmond
John Carrol
Riley Out on Crutches After Milk Wagon Runaway
Philip Riley the No. 1 hose house fireman was injured in the milk wagon runaway weeks ago and is now on crutches. He has gone to Logansport Indiana to visit his sister and is recovering slowly with lingering effects from the accident.
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Philip Riley
Logansport
Pind
Riley
Pennsylvania Not Willing for the Interchange in Richmond
The Pennsylvania railroad seeks relief from interchanging freight with the C. C. L. railroad at Richmond Indiana. The Indiana Railroad Commission set a hearing for June 25 to determine necessity and cost justification for the interchange. The Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis railroad petitions to be relieved from connecting at Richmond citing no real need and excessive expense. The Commercial Club of Richmond and the C. C. L. railroad are involved in pending negotiations and petitions before the commission.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
C. C. & L. Railroad Company
Indiana Railroad Commission
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Railroad Commission
State of Indiana
Railroad Commision of
Indiana
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago, & St. Louis Railroad Company
R. BE. McCarthy
Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville Railroad Company
Commercial Club of
Ind
Sald c. C. & L. Railroad Company
Alumni Banquet Moves to High School for 1997 Event
The class of 1997 alumni dance and banquet will be held at the high school tomorrow night instead of Jackson Park. An all school east room will host the dance with a secret program starting at eight and dancing at nine. Music by Miss Bessie Brown and Carl White. Banquet in the botany room. Tickets cost fifty cents for men and twenty five cents for women alone.
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Jackson Park
Park
Big East
Musile
Bessie Brown
Carl White
Botany Room
Soldier heads to Philippines after Wyoming home visit
L. M. Albertson of Troop K Sixth Cavalry at Fort Yellowstone has returned to duty after a several days’ visit in the city and will proceed to the Philippines.
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L. M. Albertson
Sixth Cavalry
Ft. Yellowstone
Wyo
Philippines
Local Post Office Clerk on Leave. Substitutes Named
Ben Hiser, a clerk at the local post office, is on leave until June. Joseph Trieber will serve as acting clerk during his absence. The Keen Outing Cottage Company has shipped cottages to H. I. Miller in Chicago and to Frank Lackey in Michigan.
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Ben Hiser
Joseph Trieber
Keen Outing Cottage Company
H. 1 Miller
Chicago
Frank Lackey
Michigan
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Lee Schrivner
Daniel Clark
Haywood Jury
O. V. Sebern
Finley McBean
Levi Smith
R. F. Russell
A. P. Burns
S. D. Gilman
George Powell
H. F. Messecar
T. B. Goss
J. A. Robertson
Steanenberg
North
David Coates
Colorado
Wallace
Pettibone
Denver
Hercules
North Idaho
Coates
M'Carthy
Quarre
Lulu
Watt
Police Board
Hiatt
Hay Case
Starr Piano Company
Justin
C.W. D. Jones
Rev. Hawley
Louisville
Trieber
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