Shepherd Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Jefferson County
Lanie Shepherd of Washington is found guilty of manslaughter by a twelve juror panel after nearly twenty hours deliberation. Sentencing set for next Saturday at 9 AM. The trial, one of Jefferson county’s most stubborn, featured young prosecutors Charles and Joe Craig against defense lawyers P. J. Hanley and Atty. Simmons. The verdict carries a maximum eight-year penitentiary term.
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Fairfield
March
Evening Journal
Lanie
Shepherd
Washington
Jefferson County
Charles
Joe Craig
P. J. Hanley
Atty. Simmons
W T U Meeting on March 9 at Mrs Crawford’s cof
The W. T. U. will meet at Mrs. Marion Crawford’s home on Thursday at 2 30 P M. The topic is the impact of righteous laws on national life with the verse Righteousness exalteth a nation Prov 14 34. A group of Ruths and Lydias from the Presbyterian church enjoyed a pleasant Monday evening.
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The
T. U
Cof
Marion Crawford
Eared
New York Not Likely Social Capital of United States
Harper's Weekly argues Washington or New York cannot be the nation’s social capital. It says New York will attract money and entertainment, but remains defined by shops shows sunshine dining and agreeable company, not formal society.
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Washington
New York
United States
London
Great Britain
Harper’s Weekly
Look Before You Shoot Amateur Sportsman
The piece defines the true sportsman as one who looks before he shoots, stressing caution and sportsmanship. It contrasts amateur ethos with reckless action and encourages prudent play.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Mothers Favorite
The remedy is praised for its healing properties and pleasant taste. It is noted as safe for children and adults since it contains no opium or harmful drug. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman sell it.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Bank Is Fifty Five Thousand Short in Reserve Fund
The German National Bank in Cincinnati is $55,000 short in its government reserve fund. Officials say a large amount was stolen from special vaults, making this one of the boldest and most puzzling robberies in the area. The shortage was found on December 13 after a count, with four weeks of investigation yielding no results.
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Cincinnati
March
Unique job shift from bartender to bank cashier in Morrisonville
Joseph Brockacamp is the principal figure in a rare employment change. He moves from bartending to serving as cashier of the First National Bank in Morrisonville, taking over after Howard Maxon resigned a few days earlier. The Bloomington HL report notes a similar case in Taylorville as possibly unique.
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Bloomington
March
Taylorville
Joseph Brockacamp
First National Bank
Morrisonville
Howard Maxon
Boon Fined for Concealed Weapon After Saloon Shooting
Terre Haute Indiana March 2 John Boon was fined 500 dollars for carrying a concealed weapon after he shot Richard Roach in a saloon quarrel. The grand jury declined to indict Boon for assault with intent to kill, finding self defense, but indicted him for carrying the weapon used to save his life.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Mareh
John Boon
Richard Roach
Boon
Great Fire at Cedar Rapids Plant Destroys Mill
Cedar Rapids Iowa March 8 The American Cereal company's plant has been destroyed by fire Two lives are dead and others are missing The plant covered three blocks of ground and is the largest mill in the world The loss is not yet known
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Cedar Rapida
Cedar Rapids
American Cereal Company
Appointment of Treat as U S Treasurer Sent to Senate
The March 8 note announces the appointment of Charles H. Treat as treasurer of the United States replacing Ellis Roberts, who resigned. It also designates Charles W. Anderson of New York as collector of internal revenue in New York City, replacing Treat.
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United States
Washington
Charles H. Treat
Ellis Roberts
Senate
Charles W. Anderson
New York
Internal Revenue
New York City
Treat
John G Jones Elected President of Central American Exposition
Washington announces John G Jones of Chicago ex legislator elected president of the Central American Exposition to be held in this city on September 11. The exposition aims to display the progress of the Negro race in the United States over the last fifty years.
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Washington
John G Jones
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Has the Decisive Break Begun
Jefferson City March 8 the expected break in the senatorial deadlock occurred on the thirty ninth ballot five members shift from Niedringhaus to Bartholdt two to Major Warner and two to Kerens final tally Cockrell 78 Niedringhaus 57 Kerens 17 McKinley 5 Bartholdt 5 Warner 2 Dyer 1 L H Lewis 1
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Jefferson City
Niedringhaus
Bartholdt
Major Warner
R. C. Kerens
Cockrell
Kerens
McKinley
Warner
Dyer
L. H. Lewis
Commission urges export duty on sardine herring exports
The Canadian government appointed commission recommends an export duty on sardine herring exported in American bottoms equal to the U S import duty on fresh herring in Canadian bottoms.
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St. John, N. B
United States
Des Moines Couple Married During Civil War Era
Mr and Mrs James Hall wed as the Civil War broke out he served as a private while she was a nurse They remained in the state after peace The husband died at noon aged 68 The wife joined him at 6 am next morning The Hawaii death prayer tale discusses superstition and a dying ritual based on hair or nail fragments and priestly incantations.
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Des Moines
James Hall
Kamehameha I
Local Briefs From Keota and Nearby Areas
J D Dayton of West Chester visited Keota on business yesterday. Mrs Dupuis and daughter Beatrice of Sigourney are guests at the Lee Stewart home. Miss Kate Conduit of Harper is a visitor in town.
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Julia Cavender
Milo Patterson
Ainsworth
Stacy
West Chester
C. H. Sandres
P. Keifer
Brighton
J. E. Booth
Havre
James Wilson
Fairfield
H. L. Swift
Riverside
David Gordon
Crawfordsville
J. Cocklin
J. T. Snouffer
Irene Yard
Bert Yard
Will Babcock
Chicago
John Babcock
J. D. Dayton
Dupuis
Beatrice
Sigourney
Lee Stewart Home
Kate Conduit
Harper
That Was Different
A brief joke dialogue contrasts early world innocence with modern scrutiny. The exchange notes Adam and Eve era, then remarks on today’s talk and appearances, ending with a wry assessment of change over time.
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Mrs. Tittle
Adam and Eve
Mrs. Tuttle
Boston Transcript
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