Noted Oakland City man commits suicide in hotel room
In Washington Indiana on January 25 1908 E V Cooper a Dubois County native staying at the Globe hotel was found dead with a .32 caliber revolver in hand. Coroner Bonham took charge and the body was shipped to Oakland City for burial. A note left to his wife showed a distressed state of mind amid financial ruin and alcohol use.
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Giobe
Cooper
Tee
C. C. Bonham
Cperoner Bonham
Bonham Undertaking
Wes
Momen
Tig
Oakland City
E. V. Cooper
M. L. Holder
Washington
Oakland
Dubois County
Oaklend City
Washington and Daviess County
Ireland
Washington, Ind
Ugquor
Will
W. &B. Cooper
N. B. Coffman
Bedford poised to host Democratic convention officials say
Bedford considers neutral ground for the district convention site with four rail lines nearby. Chairman Padgett and Underwood endorse Bedford as the host city and plan a citizens committee and banquet to welcome about 250 delegates across counties, aiming to attract hundreds of politicians for a two day event.
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Bedford- Wilt
di Stein
Fiat
Asia
Alvin Padgman
Wrence County
Chas Padgett
Bedford
John H ‘Underwon
Padgett
Underwood
Merchants’ Association and Commercial Club
Bedford Democrats
Stipp
Variou County
Walsh Seeks Cash in New York to Avert Foreclosure
John R. Walsh the convicted former president of the Chicago National Bank, free on bail pending appeal, traveled to New York to raise about 200000 dollars to stave off foreclosure of the Southern Indiana railroad. He met with Babcock Rushton Lauterbach & Co. in Wall Street, while evasive replies and rumors circulated about his purpose and success.
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John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
New York
Southern Indiana Railroad
Babcock
Rushton & Lauterbach
Wall Street
Walsh
Financial District
Viewers Report on Harrison Township Road Improvement
The report of the viewers for the John F. Ward and others petition for road improvements in Harrison township will come before the commissioners during the February meeting and a day set for a special election. Viewers estimate the project cost at 4 125 and Porte distance three.
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John F. Ward
Harrison Township
Will
Remonstrance War in Second Ward Lewds Envelopes and Liquor Fight
The report describes envelopes marked with Third and Second Ward withdrawals tied to anti drink efforts. A. T. Brewer of Terre Haute Brewing Co. delivers them to the court house as ballots are drawn for remonstrances and potential withdrawals. Two license applications in the Second Ward face county commissioners. Tem perance forces plan no remonstrance this term, awaiting February. A blossoming pear tree near Lawrenceburg Kentucky is noted as an odd winter sight with virile blooms.
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Lopes
Court House
Galcon
Lcense
Board of County Commissioners
Addie Dillard
Joe Arehart
Jacob ‘Platt
Kentucky
Lawrenceburg
Tragic Reeves murders stir Reeves county search
A deadly incident unfolds as deputy sheriffs are slain while serving warrants in Martin county. A manhunt follows for the Reeves killers near Dubois and Reeves counties. A body identified as Old Doc Reeves is found east of town. The hunt includes a Shoals youth who provides comic relief during the pursuit.
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Dubois County
Martin Andubois
Martin County
Hoals
Here
Grot the
Local Whispers of Panther Sightings Spark Hunt Tales
In Shoals and Martin county regions reports swirl of a large wild cat near the county line with Dubois and Pike counties. Citizens discuss blind tiger rumors, past hunted beasts, and a recent Dover Hill robbery aftermath as they speculate on the creature’s presence and fate.
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Carlos T. ‘McCarty
Shoals
Eouth
Martin County
Elopement to Indianapolis Ends in Louisville Marriage
A wealthy farmer's daughter and Charles Bebsley eloped to Indianapolis hoping for a quiet license but could not obtain one. They moved to Louisville where they married despite parental objections and social scrutiny.
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Cora
Charles Bebsley
Busin Bedford
Idianapolis
Louisville
Easter Sunday Date Observed on April First
Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 1 this year, the latest in a century. The date for the “great beast day” is set as the first Sunday after the first full moon following spring equinox.
Local resident suffers dislocated shoulder after incident
A man named Mr Porter, aged sixty three, sustained a dislocated shoulder and was treated by Dr George W Willetora after an event described as lasting a few feet of stance. Porter recovered from the immediate pain and rested easily the following day.
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George W. Willetora
Porter
JURY DRAWN FOR FEBRUARY TERM
Jury commissioners draw grand and petit jurors for the February term including T. J. Smiley Ribble Sears William Bogard Albert McCarthy Austin Li Faust John Bynum Bogard B W Dant Zed Bonham Cochran John Peek Neale Nathan Killion Mumaw Booker Pall Ed Emory Latt Neale Grant Mats Caspar Behe Washington Steele Madison Elmore Reeve
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T. J. Smiley
Washington
Ribble Sears
Elmore
William
Batled » Bogard
Albert McCarthy
Harrison
Austin Li Faust
Steele John RB
Bynum
Bogard
Petit Jury
B. W. Dant
Zed Bontam
John Cochran
Steele
John Peek
Neale
Nathan Killion
John Mumaw
Madison
John Booker
Abraham Palled
McCulloped
Reeve
Emery Latt
Grant Mats
Caspar Behe
Carnation Day Observed For President William McKinley
Carnation Day designated on May 4 honors late President William McKinley. The Carnation League of America and Lew Harnas of Dayton Ohio promote the day to encourage nationwide observance and support for carnations amid efforts to meet demand.
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William. Menney
United ' ‘State Es
Carnation League of America
Lew@. Harnas
Dayton
County Superintendent Faces Grading Backlog After Monthly Exams
The county superintendent, working without an assistant, expects delays grading manuscripts from a quiz like set of questions posed by Mr. Burris. Similar monthly examinations are planned for the last Saturday of each month over the next seven months at this location.
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Burris
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