Recluse Samuel Warden Left Hidden Wealth in Indianapolis
Samuel Warden, once thought homeless and penniless, died January 29, 1915 at St. Vincent's hospital. An estate valued at about $44,000, including a $20,000 real estate hold and stocks, was found in a safe deposit box. Claims are filed in court, notably Loretta Plier who alleges $1,800 for nursing and heating his brick-lined cot. Witnesses say he carried a mail cot and would help tenants by light chores until a new tenant arrived.
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Indianapolis
Samuel Warden
Warden
St. Vincent's Hospital
Marion County Reourt
Sana
Loretta Plier
Fae
Belcher Sues Coal Company Over Husband's 1916 Death
Lillie Belcher as administratrix filed suit in Knox circuit court Friday against Washington Wheatland Coal Mining Co seeking $10,000 for her husband's death. She alleges neglect in inspecting entries and duties of Benjamin Belcher, a shot firer, who died in an explosion on April 6, 1916 while employed there. Belcher resided in Washington at the time of death.
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Lillie Belcher
Benjamin Belcher
Knox Circuit
Washington-Wheatland Coal Mining Company
Washington-Wheatland Mie
Belcher
Washinston
Uhe
Farm Couple Fined for Treating Adopted Child Improperly
John Wei Gudele a prominent Gibson county farmer and his wife were fined $10 each in circuit court at Princeton for mistreating an adopted six year old child from the county orphanage. The child was described as cruelly treated at times and poorly clothed in cold weather. The court ordered the child returned to the orphanage.
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Prating
John Wi Gudele
Gibson County
Princeton
Th Orplanage
Charity Lodge Elects Officers in O J A M Chapter
Charity Lodge officers were elected with A Raney as Worshipful Master, William G McCormick Senior Warden, Narry Abberts Junior Warden, BH K Kerfield Treasurer, Henry Aikman Rotary, M S Hastings, C B Lar and Grant Keith Trustees. The passage notes monarchy’s clear head during campaigns.
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Charity Lodge
O.J
A. MJ
Guy Reeves Arrested in Bloomington Graft Case
Indiana figure Guy Reevves alleged graft in Bloomington after arrest in Gosport by a deputy sheriff. Monroe county grand jury indicts him in three counts charging false city claim totaling 2974 dollars, receipt of funds, and larceny.
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Guy Reboyves
Indiana
Gosport
Bloomington
Monroe County
Receiver seeks injunction over wage law as rail line plans
William P. Kappes the receiver for the Vansville and Indianapolis rail line filed for an injunction under the Adamson wage law. Judge A B Ny will follow other railroads by maintaining wage accrual records while awaiting a supreme court decision.
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William P. Kappes
Vansville
Mdianapolis
A.B. Ny
Kappes
Supreme Court
Bennett Dies After Stroke at 65 in Indiana
J cance T Bennett a retired farmer died at 11 45 PM Wednesday in Daviess County Hospital after collapsing December 10. He was born in Daviess Co and lived in Bogard Twp for years. Survived by daughters and two sons including Louis Potter Lisaie Elvn Bennett of Indianapolis Will Gardid Bedford Cartie Smith Washington W C Bennett Washington Twp and Glarence Bennett Plainville. Also brothers James Bennett Washington Edward Bennett Indianapolis Waller John Bennett Borhrd Twp sisters Mrs John McCray Steele Twp Mrs Taylor Allens Hope Ark Mrs Mary Bruich Rising Sun and sister Addie in Waverly. Funeral at Corbettsville Methodist Episcopal Church. Wife died January 1900.
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Daviess County Hospital
Daviess County
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Louis Potter
Lisaie
Elvn Bennett
Indianapolis
Will Garhid
Washington
Cartie Smith
Bedford
W.C. Bennett
Washington Township
Glarence B. Bennett
Plainville
Aea
James. Bennett
Edward. Bennett
Indianapois
Waller
John Bennett
Borhrd Township
John McCray
Steele Township
Taylor Allen
Possible identification sought in decomposed body case
Lawrence County coroner W. G. Smith has been asked by Mr and Mrs John Williamson to provide full information about a badly decomposed body found in the Wabash River. The remains, aged about forty, showed advanced decay hindering description, a lead pencil bearing initials H N was found in the coat pocket and is cited against the possibility the dead man was their son-in-law Hady Smith who left Washing County months ago. Chief of Police McCris akerw assists in the inquiry as investigators pursue clues to identify the victim.
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W. GL. Smith
Lawrence County
Ilinbis
John Willamson
Willamson
McCrisakerw
Smith
H. Nw
County Auditor Reports December Distribution Totals
County Auditor Jacob G. Clark releases the December draw distribution sheet listing apportionments to townships and corporations excluding state school funds. Notable allocations include Washington civil city $19 078 72 and Washington school city $7 65 05 with warrants available at the auditor's office.
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Jacob G. Clark
Whishington
Winhale Township
Gia HB
Tee Township
Harrison Township
Montsemany
Auditor's Office
Divorce suit filed over cruelty and alleged abuse
Lalah Kinnaman sues Roy Kinnaman for divorce alleging cruelty since marriage on November 7 1614 and separation in May 1915. She accuses him of infidelity accusations, striking and choking, threats to kill, and forcing her to work as a domestic servant.
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Lalah Kinnaman
Roy Kinna
Pharmacists Face Charges In Bedford Liquor Probe
Prosecutor Woolery filed affidavits with the state board of pharmacy Monday against Earl M. Henderson Carl J. Laimbert George Corwin Henry Campbell Charles Hobanks and James D. Douthitt all of Bedford charging each with violating the state liquor laws.
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Woolery
State Board of Pharmacy
Earl MM. Henderson
Carl JA. Laimbert
George Corwin
Henry Campbell
Charles Hobanks
James D. Douthitt
Bedford
Mattingly Home Robbed After Loud Dining Room Screams
Police report a break in at the Mattingly residence occurred Monday when loud screams in the dining room frightened occupants and prompted an immediate search for suspects. No injuries reported. Detectives urge witnesses to come forward.
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Mattingly
Hanna Resigns as Plainfield Superintendent. Scheidler Named
Guy C. Hanna resigns as Plainfield boys school superintendent and Governor Ralston accepts. George Scheidler, Marion Republican, is appointed successor and will start January 7. Scheidler previously warden at Jeffersonville prison and head of Putnamville state farm trustees. Hanna moves to Liberty to speak. governance reshuffle amid broader political commentary.
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Hanna
Guy C. Hanna
Indiana Boys’ School
Plainfield
Ralston
City Committee Must Be Organized by January 2
George A. Faith reports from the Republican state committee that the city committee must be formed by Tuesday January 2. Party workers face confusion over whether the 1917 committee retains power or a new committee should be selected with spring primary powers as the law presents conflicting provisions. The Republicans vow to follow the law in all its contradictory instances.
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George A. Faith
Republican State Committee
Woodrow Wilson Faces Budget Pressures in 1916 Crisis
The Wilson administration and cabinet workers toil to cover government deficits as fiscal year end approaches. A schoolteacher criticizes issuing bonds to fund running expenses after the stamp tax repeal closely followed the Adams Act era, signaling possible restore. Republicans in Congress demand Democratic votes for any new Adams era measures, withholding support for Wilson’s railroad program.
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Woodrow
Wilson
Democratic House of Representatives
House
Treasury
Wilsons celebrate first wedding anniversary at movies
President and Mrs. Wilson visited a movie theater for the first time on their wedding anniversary. Republican Leader Mann noted the celebration in Congress, praising the president and wishing them happiness and a long life together.
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Wilson
Mann
House
Maybe Cullop May Lose Seat After March Four
A political clash puts William Allen Cullop at risk of losing his post as he nears term end on March 4. The Newlands joint committee plan to keep him on the committee faces a likely vote defeat. Postmasters of the Second district have abandoned Cullop and should lobby in Washington for the man who gave them their posts.
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Wal
Wiliam Allen Cullop
Vincennes
Newlands Joint Committee
Washington City
Indiana Republicans face test over Ed Lee unseating
Senator Kern warns Indiana Republicans about politicking if Ed Lee is unseated after Governor Goodrich takes office. Representative Adair says Lee is well equipped to serve on the public service commission, noting his personal acquaintance with Lee and Ralston’s action placing him on the commission.
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Kern
Indiana
Ed Lee
Goodrich
State House
Adair
Lee
Public Service Commission
Ralston
John Sharp Williams Announces Retirement Plan
In Washington Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi disclosed during Senate debate on the Shepherd bill that he would retire from the U.S. Senate and any other office. He spoke at the Hyatt hotel about southern conditions and political boundaries, signaling a long public career nearing its end.
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John Sharp Williams
United States
Mississippi
United States Senate
Washington
Hyatt Hotel
Joe Cannon
Hats Off to the Kez King Investigations End
Federal investigators conclude James E. Wetz acted alone in an egg storage scheme claiming 72 000 000 dozen eggs in Chicago. Senator Wagison rushed to the public health service after a telegram about a leper housing case. a St. Louis specialist will probe the matter.
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Wetz
James E. Wagjson
Public Health Service Department
G Gibson
St. Louis
Tommmyrot talk on Indiana prohibition and club sale
Robert G Tucker argues in a Indianapolis letter that Democratic claims of statewide prohibition are exaggerated. He notes internal opposition and influential leaders cooling after election. The piece also reports Lefty Gilbert buying the Terre Haute Central League baseball club and planning to exit by January 5 unless debt obligations are resolved, threatening relocation to another city.
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Indianapolis
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Sunday Enquirer
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Bernard Korbley
Samuel Elswick
Daviess County
William Jennings Bryn
Cklerk
Lefty Gilbert
Terre Haute Central League
Bugs
Washington
Tofs
Woodlawn
Adamson's stance on labor plan stalls Congress
Unclear quotes show Rep Adamson opposing a repeat of his plan as Congress debates labor hours and wage disputes. Report mentions brotherhoods and constitutional regulation while negotiations with employees pace toward an agreement.
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Adamson
Goodbye Adamson Act Sparks Bipartisan Repeal Push
Dispatches from the east say railroad representatives and unions nearly reached an accord and will urge immediate repeal of the Adamson act to avoid a compulsory arbitration act entering Congress. Some suggest President Wilson framed the act after it was pulled from the books as a stated factor in his rise to the presidency.
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East
Wilson
Spirit of Cooperation ad praised by The Herald
The Washington Herald praises Hart Schaffner & Marx ad in The Herald as well produced with good copy and ample white space. It notes cooperation between ad writers and printers and urges early submission of copy to printers for future letters of praise.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx Nnefiof
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Chicago
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Hart Schrafner & Marx
Rumors of Bootleg Crimes Stir Indiana Politics
Governor elect James P. Goodrich visits Washington as editorials warn of bootlegger activity near homes. Reports detail Allied losses at sea, U S paper industry concerns, proposed federal liquor reform, pulp plant bills, and Riley estate valuation amid British peace talk and military spending.
Indiana Pensions Sought and Political Shifts Mentioned
James P. Goodrich referenced as governor amid speculation on his stance. James BE. Watson asked Congress for pensions for Indiana veterans. Discussions touch on Newlands railroad site extension and civil service removals for perceived activity. Notable deaths include Turner of Lebanon and William Dixon of the Frisco system. A call for peaceful resolution and mediation is noted in Wilson’s note stance to Britain.
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Washington City
Senator Watson
Winchester
Hoogierdam
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James BE. Watson
United States Senate Vriday
Indiana
William SS Dixon
Huvdehh
Frisco System
Ie Ante
Real estate man Palmer clashes with attorney Seal at Jefferson hotel
At the Jefferson hotel the incident erupts as Walter Palmer and Firman A. Seal collide in a struggle over a locked door. Palmer incapacitates Seal and leaves under police watch while officials consider charges. Source links the fight to an old bridge dispute tied to Seal's prior role as prosecuting attorney.
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Walter Palmer
Firman A. Seal
Democratic County
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Sullivan
Jefferson Hotel
Democrat
Seal
Palmer
Oman
William Allen Cutlop
Local couple fined for cruelty to infant in Gibson court
Mr and Mrs John W Gudgel of Gibson County were fined 45 dollars each plus costs after pleading guilty to cruelty to an infant. Anna Bruner, six, allegedly overworked and underfed, was returned to the orphans home as investigators revisit prior alleged cruelties. A separate tip cites a man named Gibson near Princeton keeping a horse without proper legal custody as concerns rise.
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John W. Gudgel
Gibson County
Gibson
Anna Bruner
Princeton
Washington
Lafayette Park
Republicans Gain Floor In Indiana Senate Patronage Dispute
Republican lawmakers were summoned to Indianapolis on Friday for a conference with Governor-elect James P. Goodrich, Lieutenant Governor-elect Edgar D. Bush, and party leaders including Wil l Hays. The Democrats’ plan for equal division of senate patronage will be rejected as Goodrich, Bush, Hays, and allies prepare to secure twenty six votes to control patronage.
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James P. Goodrich
Edgar D. Bush
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Goodrich
Bush
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