Fatal Accident at Local Shops Shocks City
The first fatal accident at the B and Southwestern shops of this city in years occurred at 10 30 Thursday morning. John Wolf of New York City a 36 year old strike breaker was killed when the air brakes of engine 1426 closed trapping his head under the locomotive. He left a widow notified by Master Mechanic Galloway. The body was taken to Bonham morgue. Wolf was said to be German in nationality and weighed 150 to 160 pounds. He was under the front part of the engine in the round house when the brakes caused fatal crushing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wolf
East Ninety-third Street
New York City
Wolf
Galloway
Bonham Morgue
Two Local Notables Laid to Rest in Washington Area
Obituaries report the deaths of George Bruner at seventy eight after prolonged illness and Mrs Lydia E Smoot at sixty six following strokes and a hip fracture. Bruner, once a tavern keeper, dies at John Colbert’s home in South Washington with no immediate survivors besides a niece and grandchildren. Smoot, widow of Warner G Smoot, leaves five children and multiple siblings, with funeral set at Verles creel church conducted by local ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa A. Meade
Joseph Meade
Washington
Mrd
Meade
James
Rebecca ‘McClellan
Barr Township
Daviess County
Joseph H. Meade
James Meade
Charles
Alfred
Elwood Meade
Lillie Meade
Elwood
Williams
City
Benjamin McClellan
Union
Pike County
Joshua Shaw
George Bruner
Bruner
Barnett
State Road
John Colbert
Colbert
Sarah Edwards
East Tenth Street
Lydia E. Smoot
Portersville Road
Sirs. Smoot
Smoot
Warner G. Smoot
R. M.craig
Otwell
Walter G. Smoot
R. B. Smoot
Madisonville
A. I. Donaldson
Elity
Edwin R. Smoot
Greenwood
William Robinson
Garden City
Kas
James Wykoff
Washington Township
Richard Brown
Samuel Smith
Richard Robinson
Verles Creel
Naghville
Sater Lehal
C. P
Ofeiate
Miners Holding Election Shifts in United Mine Workers
Balloting for UMWA officers began nationwide to decide control of the union. Incumbent president Thomas Lewis seeks reelection against John P White of Iowa, while factions led by John Walker Duncan McDonald and William Green vie for influence. Votes show Lewis ahead in nominations. totals suggest broader regional power and possible move of headquarters to Columbus Ohio if the anti‑Lewis bloc gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Thomas
L. Lewis
Lewis
John P. ‘White
Iowa
White
John Walker
Duncan McDonald
Timots
William Green
Ohio
Francis Feehan
Pensylvania
John Mitchell
International Organization
Lewts
Met
Illinois
Walker
McDonald
Feehan
Pennnsylvania
Drotier
Green
Columbus
Lewis Ie
Hayes
Vite Praesceie I
McCuillough
Perry
Shooting reported in Steele township near Plataville
Information from Steele township west of Plataville describes a shooting during a burglary attempt. Arvil Trueax, a farmer, allegedly fired with a shotgun at White and another man who were stealing his fowls. White received medical attention. exact treatment details are unavailable. Local authorities have not yet been fully informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele Township
Platavillé
Washington
Arvil Trueax
Farmer
White
Trueax
Court House Notes Show Multiple Judgments and Filings
Judgment for 240 dollars issued in ev ict court with 40 paid. remainder to be settled in 10 dollar monthly installments starting January 21. Mrs Cunningham files fraudulent marriage suit. Cunningham arrested, later released after counsel’s advice to cohabit. Divorce petition filed by Nathaniel V. Chambers. past suit involving alleged adultery noted. Circuit court seeps through to several motions and continuances amid real estate dispute, venue change, and other civil actions. Also arrests in child abuse case: Edward Snider jailed on bond 500. trial set for December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Cunningham
Efficuit Court
J. W. Ogdon
Cunningham
Ogden
E. T. Laughlin
Odon
Nathaniel V. Chambers
Madison Township
Circuit Court
Myrtle B. Chambers
Chambers
Circuit
Joseph M. Wailes
James H. Courtney
W. R. Gardiner
L. C. Embree
Princeton
J. W. Ogden
H. Q. ‘Houghton
Embree
Hastings, Allen& Hastings
Padgett & Padgett
Gardiner
T. M. Stars
Matthew D. Kelley
Elizabeth Kinnaman
James L. McGovren
Afi
Loosootee
Davier Elreult
Edward Snider
Wathen
Ati
Gettsville
Fielding Colbert
Jesse Pittman
Jortland Station
Solder
Havin
Martha Pittman
Snider Ghie
John Brooky &T Letts- Ne
Indiana in the Limelight as Indiana Delays Clark Endorsement
Indiana's Democratic delegation in Washington remains deadlocked over endorsing Champ Clark for speaker. After days of meetings, a majority had favored Clark, but the delegation failed to endorse him, delaying formal support despite expectations. The impasse leaves Indiana among a few states not yet aligned with Clark's candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Terry Gives Up Wrestling and Shifts to Boxing
Vincennes Commercial reports John Terry the Greek plans to quit wrestling after long effort to find a light weight opponent. He says there is nothing in it, will train at the gym and aims to be ready to fight at 130 pounds by year’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Vincennes
John Terry
Indiana
Jmy Comnasium
Indiana Bastardy Case Decided for Relatrix Grigsby
In the Indiana circuit court under Judge J. W. Oxdon a bastardy case, Anna Grigsby versus Leonard Hawkins, was decided in favor of the relatrix. Padsett & Padgett defended Hawkins while the relatrix was represented by the prosecuting attorney. Judgment for 159 dollars to be paid in installments was tendered. both parties are Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Anna Grigsby
Leonard Hawkins
J. W. Oxdon
Padsett & Padgett
iFor
Man Hurls Gasoline Lamp From Home Fire
Aaron Merrick escaped death when a gasoline lamp exploded in his Russiaville home. The lamp, filled to the brim, leaked gasoline onto the bed as Merrick seized the lamp and threw it outside with his one child in his arms, leaving the bed badly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokom
Aaron Merrick
Russiaville
Merrick
Ee Standchild
Deed Recorded for 1835 Shelbyville Indianapolis Transfer
A deed dated October 25 1835 and recorded in Shelbyville Shelby County describes a transfer from the Janetal Hind office in Indianapolis. The document notes Michael Yi and others as parties and references a jotting on a yellow file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Det
Indianapolis
Shelby
Michael YI
Carnegie to donate 10 million for world peace effort
Washington reports that within a day or two Andrew Carnegie will announce a $10,000,000 gift to promote international peace. A board of trustees led by Elihu Root and Nicholas Murray Butler will govern an income of at least $500,000 annually to support existing peace movements and future efforts. The donor’s plan includes broad discretionary powers for the trustees and a likely international membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Hart
Washington
Dee
Carnegie
United States
Elihu Root
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Lberty
Mr. Charnesse
BINDS VETERAN NOT GUILTY IN FISHERS FIRE CASE
Noblesville December 15 Thomas Williams a veteran living near Here was acquitted by a jury of burning four rooms in his home after the state alleged he poured oil and set the fire Williams had claimed 700 in damages from an insurance company but withdrew the claim when investigations were planned His alibi showed he was with his brother in law Richard Pley at the time in Biblesville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Thomas Williams
Fishers Station
Here
Gee
Williams
Alliams
Ricard Pley
Bsblesville
Beveridge May Dissent on Senate Privileges Whitewash
Washington December 15 Senator Beveridge a member of the senate committee on privileges and elections will oppose a whitewash of Senator Be it noted that Beveridge said he cannot state his view on the subcommittee report since no official report has been made and no authorized statements have been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Washington, D. C
Senate
Vincennes Brewers Deny Saloon Room Leasing Report
A Vincennes report claims local brewers routed saloon boras to Prineston and faced law enforcement action. Hs Simon of Lig Eage brewery denied any involvement and called the report phished and inaccurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Vincenner
Prineston
Jocal Eptian Law
Hs &Simon
Oltaorg
County appoints road repair superintendents and attorney
Gravel road repair superintendents for 1911 are named by the county commissioners. Districts list George W. Snider, Thomas Kinnaman, Firman Tomey and others. J. C. Perkins and Oliver Walker among others. Arthur Rogers will again serve as county attorney after satisfactory service. The county council met in special session to appropriate funds to cover deficiencies in several funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Snider
Thomas Kinnaman
Firman Tomey
Oliver Crook
James Correll
Elmer Meade
Rogers
Arthur Rogers
Aikman & Rogers
Court House
Railroad collision injures crew near Cullom station
An extra engine and caboose rear ended merchandise train 51 on the B and O Southwestern near Cullom just after midnight Tuesday. Engineer Harvey Prail of Seymour suffered a broken nose and head injuries. fireman William Carr and conductor George Sweazy were slightly hurt. No fatalities besides a dog owned by flagman Fred Poole. Freight bills for train 51 destroyed by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
B. & O. Southwestern
Cullom
Cincinnati
Arvey Prail
Seymour
William Carr
George Sweazy
Sweazy
Abe ‘White
J. R. Lee
Lee
Fred Poole
Poole
Lfe
Caboose
May End Football In Indiana High Schools
The Indiana Athletic Association plans to vote December 23 in Indianapolis on eliminating high school football. J. T. Giles of the Marion schools reports long hostility from the State Superintendent Association toward the sport. If approved, the game would be kept for colleges only in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Atheletic Association
Indianapolis
J. T. Giles
Marion
Cupid Is A Busy Boy Announces Wedding
Harry Vonderschmidt, popular local musician, and Miss November Study will marry during the holidays. Vonderschmidt co operates a music store on East Main Street with George Hodge. The bride is the daughter of D A Study of Northeast First Street and is noted for many accomplishments. They will live in this city. The announcement surprised many friends.
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Cupid
Harry Vonderschmidt
Miss November
Mr. Vonderschmidt
George Hodge
East Main Street
Briddeloe
D. A. Study
First Street
Tarry
Reverend Hodge to assume Evansville pastorate
The Rev. C. R. Hodge, pastor of St. Johns in Washington, will take charge at Holy Innocents in Evansville on January 1. Mrs Hodge will conduct services in Washington on Christmas Day and travel to Evansville early next week to establish their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hodge
Evansville
Irev
C. R. Hodge
St. Johns Church
Washington
the Holy Innocents Church
Police Court Fines For Intoxication Cases
William Doracy a machinist at the B and O Southwestern shops was arrested by Officer Kermode on intoxication charges and pled guilty in the mayor s court fined 1 and costs Greeley Yarbrough and John Sids on intoxication charges also pled guilty in the mayor s court and each received fines and costs Pryan Secretary Dr Charis Brian of Vis has been elected reelection Knox County Madisonilece a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Doracy
B. & O. Southwestern
Kermode
Greeley Yarbrough
John Sidson
Finck
St Sind
Pryan
Dr. Charis
Brian of Vis
Reere
Knox County
Madierleceie
Institute of Farmers Opens Daviess County Gathering
Washington turns over to farmers their wives and children as the Daviess county farmers institute and corn show opens. L W Barber presides as Rainbolt of Springfield speaks on legumes while Prof R A Ogg discusses feeding cattle hogs and the silo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daviess County
Quincy Rainbolt
Sprinfield
Lawrence County
Rainbolt
R. A. Ogg
Greencastle
Professor Ogg
Professor Ralnbolt
Oliver Kline
Huntington
Rainbolt i
Kline
Barber
Institute I
Murder Trial Opens Over West Baden Slaying
Nine year old Ebb Ables testifies as a key witness while his father was killed during a West Baden Fourth of July celebration. Sheriff Fielding Colbert and relatives pursue the slayer as the Orange circuit court in Paoli begins the case against William Ragid, tied to an old grudge. Joseph Able of South Washington, a first cousin to the slain man, aided the boy’s path to the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Little John Ables
Joseph
South Washington
Paulin
Fielding Colbert
Orange County
Paoli
Ebb Ables
West Baden
William Ragid
Ables
Orange Circuit Court
Ables Ind
Jjoseph Ableb
Shariff Colbert J
Colbert
West Baden Springs
Dr Russell Goodwin Charged With Attempted Murder
Princeton reports Dr Russell Goodwin arrested after a violent attack at his wife's Illinois home across the Wabash from East Carmel. Mrs Goodwin and one son were seriously wounded. the other son cut in the throat. They are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Russell Goodwin
Illinois
Wabash River
East Carmel
Miss Hastings Hosts Birthday Party for Miss O'Brien
Miss Mary Hastings entertained at a Tuesday evening gathering on East Walnut Street in honor of Miss Anna O'Brien eighteenth birthday. The party featured games music and progressive conversation with guests including Helen and Ruth Morgan Grace Dally Cora Schillings Aula Hixon Ann and Jennie O'Brien Mary and Laura Hastings and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hastings
Mary Hastings
East Walnut Street
Anna O'Brien
Miss O'Brien
Helen
Ruth Morgan
Grace Dally
Cora Schillings
Aula Hixon
Annh
Jennie O'Brien
Mary
Laura Hastings
Hoss Karr
Roger Gordon
Forest
Layman
eJpson
Cadol
Ernest Mattingly
G. Webster
Arthur O’brien
Elder Engineer Killed In Crane Collision
Ww. Fi Richardson, the oldest engineer by service on the Cheeaufeake and Onto, was killed when a small crane struck his head as he leaned from his cab. He had escaped from a score of dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oid
Kalled
Fi Richardson
Cheeaufeake & Onto
White
Climin' On the ND Wagon Alabama Delegation
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the Alabama delegation in a July 705 to 8 context. Readable elements show a rough political or team association with ND imagery and a bellwether phrase about affiliation or support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Climmin
Alabama
Teemselves
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Weeks
Rev
A. M. McGuire
Roscoe
George L. ‘Perkins
Antioch Cemetery
Mary Young
Harrison Township
Indiana Hospital For the
Onmey
Institute OF Farmers
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