Local Bank Robbery Probe Intersects Post Office Heist
A Indiana report notes a bank robbery tied to a post office burglary at Vincennes. Investigators, including Abe Hart, confirm the post office was robbed. no suspect details or motive are clear as stamps and funds are missing. A separate case details Mrs. J S Mundelle of Connersville killing her children and dying by suicide, with gruesome evidence cited.
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Waters Aid
Amos
Davis
Zed Corbini
Abe ‘Hart
Vincenges
Aynnville
Ce Post
Nincennes
John’ Anderson
Ofc
Bankiat
Bandborn
Oklahoma delegates head home amid thin convention quorum
Advices from Oklahoma report delegates to the constitutional convention are returning home due to slim chances of expenses being paid by Congress. The move threatens the ability to maintain quorum and continue the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Congress
History of the fourth classifiable era in brief
A compact overview tracing the fourth era’s origins and key shifts. It outlines governance changes, social transformations, and notable milestones affecting institutions and daily life within the period.
Englehart drafts $25 in Barr will finding
A draft for 25 dollars was prepared in the proceedings concerning the will of Willard D. Barr, with the body of the report detailing the finding last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englehart
Willard
D. Barr
Honduran Forces Lose Battle in Central America
Armed conflict erupts in Central America as General Bonilla’s Honduran troops clash with C28 under General Jaye at Nic. The confrontation ends with a defeat for Bonilla’s forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Bonilla
Honduras
For
Jaye
Nic
Great Northern Railroad Company Charged by Grand Jury
Federal grand jury in New York indicts Great Northern Railroad Company on rebates charge amid alleged improper discounts and business practices. Investigation details unclear but indicates formal accusations and potential legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great, Northern, Railroad Company
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Witbg
Fire damages two Main Street buildings in Mary Kiefer property blaze
A faulty flue caused a fire spreading to Henry Brummp s butcher shop next door on Main Street near Meridian. The elgar factory ceiling burned and doors scorched. Aichorn lost stock and tools worth about 650. Stumpf s meat stock damaged with 75 loss. Wis stock insured for 500. Mrs Kiefer s building loss insured.
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Mra
Mary Kiefer
Main Street
Meridian
Henry
Brumpp
Elgar
Aichorn
Afchorn
Stumpp
Wal
Wis
Presbyterians and Cumberland Presbyterians head to courts over Owensville church
The Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian congregations at Owensville in this state clash over church property. After months of failed consolidation efforts, Cumberland members reportedly nailed the church doors and warned Presbyterians to seek another worship site, fueling deep local bitterness.
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Presbyterians
Cumberland Presbyterians
Owensville
Thia State
Cumberlands
Three Are Arrested in Grand Larceny Case
Captain Kruse and Patrolman Hughes arrested Eugene Miller Albert Dalby and Roy Peak after a theft at J T Orr harness shop. Hundreds of dollars worth of harnesses and blankets were stolen. Items were found in Miller's truck and at police headquarters. Peak confessed to repeated entries and thefts with Miller.
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Kruse
Hughes
Iincennés
Eugene Miller
Albert Dalby
Roy
Peak
J.T. Orr
Miller
Peake
Fuller
Pean
Wynn Testimony Details 1906 State Life Board Plot
Wynn testified that in spring 1906 C Z Van Laningham offered him 75000 to resign from the State Life board so Van Laningham could take his place. He sought legal advice and learned resignation could be for consideration but he did not resign due to moral objections.
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Wynn
Asten
State Life “Anquiry
C. Z. van Laningham
The
State Life
van Laningham
Representative Eschbach
Representative Slimp
Slimp
Tax Board
House
Representatve Slimp
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Goodwine
Stephenson
Cavins
Benz
Kistler
St. Strengthens
Trade of Books For Knox County Land Completed
George Gostwin treasurer elect traded his stock of books at Alfordsville to Joseph G. Courtney for 120 acres of Knox county land two miles below Wheatland. Courtney took charge of the store, buildings remaining with Gostwin. Stock valued at $8,000. Gostwin will farm the land this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gostwin
Young Folk Married in Local Ceremony
Joseph Banta son of Lafayette Banta married Miss Emme Conrad at the Second M. E. parsonage by Rev. C A Ward at 6 30 pm Monday. They will make their home here. The groom works on the B and O Southwestern. The bride was a local store saleswoman. They are well known and popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Banta
Lafayette Banta
Emme Conrad
M. B
C. A. Ward
B. & O.southwestern
JURY DISCHARGED IN ALVA CALLAHAN MURDER CASE
The Paoli jury trying Alva Callahan for first degree murder in the slaying of Johns Walters near Bedford last September failed to agree on a verdict and was discharged Monday afternoon after eight to four for acquittal.
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Paol
Alva Callahan
Dhe
Johns Walters
Bedford
Tragic Illness Strikes Estill Family After Death
John Rice died in Estill County Kentucky and left his family in affliction. His wife rests in the Franklin County pesthouse with smallpox while his daughter is ill with typhoid fever in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Estill County
Kentucky
Ils
Franklin County
Five Men Die in Dynate Blast at Mt Vernon Tunnel
Five men were fatally injured by a dynamite explosion in Tunnel 6 on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad near Mt. Vernon. The blast torn bodies to fragments and pieces of human flesh were found on the tops of trees nearby.
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Tunnel 6
Louisville and Nashville
Mt. Vernon
Property swap in Plainville involving Allen and VanNetta
Elisha Allen of Plainville paid 2000 for two lots and parts of two other lots to Mrs Iva May VanNetta who in turn deeded one lot to Allen for 1000. The terse exchange outlines a reciprocal real estate transaction between the two residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Allen
Plainville
Iva May VanNetta
VanNetta
Treasury surplus rises to 27 million in seven months
The treasury reports a surplus of 27 million dollars for the first seven and a half months of the current fiscal year, and the figure shows a steady upward trend.
Edward Ward Buys John Arthur Farm in Harrison Township
Edward Ward of Harrison Township purchases the John Arthur farm totaling ninety acres for thirty dollars per acre, finalizing the purchase in Harrison Township.
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Edward Ward
Harrison Township
John’ Arthur
Thomas Meredith Call Described as Odnges Soldier Pun Leader
A local item notes Thomas Meredith called Monday, tied to a humorous soldier pun about an old ODNGES. The brief records the moment and implies community amusement without further details.
Oldest Native Born County Veteran Thomas C Meredith Dies
Thomas C Meredith age 77 native of the county died at his East Main street home Monday from asthma complications after six weeks of illness. A Civil War veteran he served four years, married Sarah Teverbaugh in 1871, pensioned at $17 monthly. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from 100 East Main Street with G A R members in full attendance at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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East Main
Mr. Meredith
Meredith
Ancie Sam
Washington
Washingtown
Thomas C. S Meredith
Misa Sarah Teverbaugh
Alpha Club Celebrates Second Anniversary With Husbands
The Alpha club of Odon marked its second anniversary hosting painting pink and green decor, progressive games, and a puzzle contest for members' husbands at Mrs. Hugh V. Merrill's home. Speeches honored the husbands and gifts included a silver punch ladle. prizes went to William Pensinger and Mrs. Charles McNeely. Also includes notes on maple syrup labeling laws and local obituaries.
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Alpha Club
Odon
Hugh V. Merrill
Gulf of Mexico
Merrill
C. Clemmer
Charles L. ‘Baker
T. B. Rankin
William Pensinger
Charles McNeely
Melvin Cooper
Alpha
Citizens Loan and Trust to Expand Capital Stock
The Citizens Loan and Trust Company plans to raise its capital stock from 65000 to 100000 soon. Present stockholders take 15000 of the increase with the remainder offered to suitable individuals by the directors. The trust company, formed February 1903 and merged with Washington Trust in March 1904, is led by President W Ogden and Secretary Willie Kennedy. The comptroller of the currency telegramed the Peoples National Bank approving the capital increase ordered at the annual meeting.
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Citizens Loan and Trust Company
Tts
Trust Company
Washington Trust Company
Trust ‘Company
Willie Kennedy
Washington
Curerncy
Peoples National Bank
Family Reunion at Lovell M. Smith Home Veale Township
A large four generation family gathering occurred Sunday at Lovell M. Smith’s home in Veale township. Attendees included Henry Smith and family from Wyatt Oki, Charles Smith and family from Greensburg, William Glass and family from this city, Lon Smith and family from Veale township, Hensoxj McCracken from Montgomery, and Mrs. Phoebe A. Allen with A. J. Allen. Absent were O P Smith of Alva Oklahoma and Vernal Smith of Boonville. The event marked the first time so many relatives met together, with four generations present and a big dinner as the highlight.
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Lovell M. Smith
Veale Township
Henry Smith
Wyatt
Oki
Charles Smith
Greensburg
William Glass
Lon Smith
Veale
Hensoxj McCracken
Montgomery
Phoebe A. Allen
A. J. Allen
Eet McCrackens
Contempt charge threats for witnesses in Knox County case
Dr J N Hurts of Indianapolis arrives February 25 to face contempt fines or reprimand for failing to appear in the Knox county circuit court. The state’s case against Lafe Kinneman of Sandhorn for criminal practice was reset for February 26 after seven or eight witnesses were absent. The death of a wife allegedly from medicines given by Kinneman prompted the trial and medical testimony.
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J. N. Hurts
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Vincennes
Kinneman
Hurry
Pythian Sisters Banquet Marks Alfordsville Anniversary
The Pythian Sisters at Alfordsville held a Tuesday evening banquet and speeches to celebrate their anniversary. Between 75 and 100 attendees heard W. H. Myer discuss Pythianism A C Swickard spoke on Pythian Sisters and J A Ghaniler on Fraternalism. The Alfordsville lodge is flourishing.
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Alforasville
W. H. Myer
A. C. Swickard
J. A
Slinkard Firm Dissolved and New Partnership Formed
The Bloomfield law firm Slinkard and Slinkard dissolves as Theodore E. Slinkard retires. Claude Gregg of Newberry, a rising student at Indianapolis law school, joins as partner with William L. Slinkard.
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Slinkard & Slinkard
Bloomfield
Theodore E. Slinkard
Claude [Gregg
Newberry
Aho
Indianapollis ‘Law School
William ‘L. Slinkata
May Consolidate Roads By Mexican Central Reshuffle
E G Styner general manager of the Mexican Central railway resigned. This move is seen as the first step toward consolidating all Mexican roads under a single agreement.
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E. G. Styner
Manks
Celebrated Birthday For Two County Elders
Mrs. Mary J. Allen and John Agan, both aged seventy six, celebrated birthday anniversaries at a gathering hosted by Mr. Agan. The pair, long known in the county, have a custom of joint celebrations alternating homes. Prof. Hamlet Allen and his daughters attended, as did local elders and olden times talkers. May they both live to a hundred.
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Mary J. Allen
John Street
Hamlet Allen
John Agan
Sugarland
Besse
Helen Allen
Abandon Rural Routes Threatens Lawrence County
Government inspector reports several rural postal routes in Lawrence County may be abandoned after review. Most roads are sound but cross roads prone to floods complicate maintenance. County commissioners urged to act quickly to avoid hardships on rural districts.
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Lawrence County
Woman Indicted for Murder in Washington
Mrs Annie M Bradley of Washington was indicted for first degree murder in the shooting death of former Utah Senator Arthur A Brown at the Raleigh Hotel on December 8. She may be arraigned next week and faces trial in about two months while detained in the district jail.
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Annie M.bradley
Washington “City
Arthur Af. ‘Brown
Utah
Raleigh Hotel
Washington City
Sister's Daughter Dead At Argentine Kansas
John A Spencer received word of the death of his sister's eldest daughter Mrs Maud Anderson at Argentine Kansas Friday. She was twenty three years old and lived here in her childhood. Her mother is Mrs Elizabeth Dant known in Washington. Three children and a husband are left. Burial is at Argentine.
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Patrick Cahill
Eleventh Street
Cahill
Ireland
Mollie
Patrick Ahlil, Jr
Mary
John
A. Spencer
Maud Anderson
Argentine
Kansas
Elizabeth Dant
Washington
Pride seeks divorce and alimony with custody claim
Cora Pride files suit for divorce from Teac Pride alleging brutal treatment and desertion. She asks $500 alimony and custody of sons Arthur, thirteen, and Bruce, ten, amid claims of drunkenness by the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Pride
Teaac Pride
Arthur
Bruce
Leases Boost Oil Gas Prospects Near Washington
Land speculation grows as James A Colbert prepares to drill on his farm north of Washington. He has leased about 25 000 acres believed to hold gas and oil, with additional reads filed in Reeve and Barr townships totaling 4 199 8 acres. J P DeWalt holds the leases amid widespread activity in the county.
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Davies County
James
A. Colbert
Zifia F. Graham
Northreat
Washington
Jon
Reeve
County Recorder
Barr and
J P.dewalt
Farmer Oscar Farr Reports First White Mole in Piké County
Oscar Farr, a farmer three miles north of Petersburg, found a white mole in his yard. The animal features fur shading from yellowish gray on the hind quarters and feet to a delicate cream on the head and neck, marking Piké county’s first sighting of this species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Farr
Petersburg
Piké County
Ambiguous visit by Herald manager and packing exhibit head
O M Vance and George Hoking attended a national convention of meat and vegetable packers. They visited Niagara Falls during their stay in Buffalo, Nebraska, Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Vance
The
Herald
George Hoking
Washington
Buffalo
Neah
Niagara
Favorable Report on Immigrant Stations Appropriation
The house committee on naturalization moved a favorable report and recommends an appropriation for immigrant stations at New Orleans Galveston and Charleston.
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House Committee On Naturalization
New Orleans
Galveston
Charleston
8. C
Absorb Rival Stirs American Tobacco Merger Talk
The American Tobacco Company plans to absorb its greatest rival, United Cigars Manufacturing, in a pending deal valued at about $20,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Alout
Jthe United Igar Manufacturing Company
Bill I Ved In' House Rescue
A fragment notes a person or entity involved in a house rescue incident. Details are limited but imply a notable action of saving or securing a residence possibly related to a bill or legal matter. The text shows vivid phrasing but lacks full context or names to identify parties or location.
Indiana high license bill passes house amid bitter debate
The Indiana House debated a high license measure with supporters led by Rep Ratcliff and Kelley and opponents including Rep Fitch. A minority report sought indefinite postponement, but the majority prevailed 48 to 47 after Ratcliff switched his vote, advancing the bill. Premise cites temperance stakes and potential statewide liquor phaseout.
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Pte
Indianapolis Star
Ratiy
Hbttel
Plergon
Louden
House
Representaive Fitch
Delaware County
Kenfall
Branch
Ratcliff
uKelley
Keey Aaid
Alf
Aaid
Keandr
Infiana
Garrard
Becaus
Washington
Lbs DI
Ndiana
Sist
Thdtads
Sharmilehael
Licenad
Cag ‘Mhicheel
Blatzell
Barkley
Behymer
Brisley
Barnes
Coble
Condo
Cravehs
Dwyer
Faulkner
Fitch
Flemming
Fruechtentcht
Frapmp
Garrat
Geluss
Green
Hay
Honan
Botte
Johnson
Joyce
Kimmel
Kleckner
Dalley
Downey
Edwards
Ellitt
St. Joseph
Elliott
Wayne
Eschbich
Furnas
Gleger
Hanna
Hays
Hostetter
Jackson
Johnston
Keller
Kelley
King
McCluskey
McKinney
Meeker
Morgan
Morton
Norwood
Olive
Porter
Ratus
Read
Hamilton
Simison
Sicks
Slimp
Springer
Strickland
Stults
Ulrich
Watson
Weaver
White
Woodfill
Zook
Speaker Branch
Roads Improvement Petitions Filed in Barr Veale and Washington Townships
Four road improvement petitions were filed at the county auditor's office. George Dally and others seek two miles of highway in Barr township linking its northern to southern lines. Enoch Prosser and others request one and three fourths miles on the Washington and Montgomery road. Law W. Barber leads a Veale township petition for 1,900 feet on High Banks road connecting Veale to Washington township. Additional petitions in Barr and Steele townships request two miles in Barr to Reeve and two miles and three fourths in Steele.
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County Auditor’s
George Dally
Barr
John Shull
Enoch Prosser
Washington and Montgomery
Law W. Barber
Veale Township
Highbanks
Washington Township
Steele
John M. Beckett
John Abel
Reeve
Surprise anniversary surprise at Wilson home Chelsea
Thirty to forty Royal Neighbors and sixty to seventy relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. James W. Wilson’s Butte Road Chelsea home Tuesday evening to celebrate their sixteenth wedding anniversary. A big supper followed by games and music filled the night until about midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Wilson
Butte.road
Chelsea
Wilson Home
Police Force Changes In City Night Patrols
Beginning Sunday night two shifts will change. James Herndon moves from night to day patrol. Theodore Wallace is appointed to the night force to replace Herndon. The move follows the resignation of Night Patrolman John Bullivan. Residents express satisfaction with Wallace’s appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Herndon
Theodore Wallace
Herndon
John Bullivan
Wallace
Fyffe and Wy Wed at Epsom in Simple Ceremony
Harry Fyffe and Mia Mina Wykoc were married last Tuesday at Epsom at 2 o clock. They will spend their honeymoon in Plainville with friends. Mr Fyffe is the son of George W Fyffe of lower Sugarland and is a popular young man. The bride’s family hails from the eastern part of the county near Loogootee and she is described as an estimable young woman. They will reside in Barr township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fyffe
Mias Mina Wy‘koc
Epsom
Wilk
Plainville
Mr. Fyffe
George W. Fyffe
Sugarland
Loogootee
Barr Township
Boy at Pleasant Hill suffers nose fracture at school
Fred, nine, son of Joseph Franklin, Pleasant Hill, had his nose broken at school Monday when a club used for a game struck him while he watched others play sheep pen down. Four stitches were needed to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Joseph Franklin
Pleasant Hill
Franklin
Real Estate Deals Tie Steele Farm and Washington Property
Squire M. Yocum sold a thirty six acre Steele township farm to John Stites for 2000 dollars through the J C Fairhurst agency at Plainville. Yocum also bought the Al Burriss farm of twenty nine acres northwest of Washington for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire M. Yocum
Steele Township
John Stites
J. C. Fairhurst
Plainville
Mr. Yocum
al Burriss
Washington
Shirey Buys Dageer Journal
Shirey and a capable young man from Laogootee purchased the Dageer Journal from Joseph F Ferry who founded the paper about a year ago. The deal involves the old Gazette office in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS x. Shirey
Laogootee
Dageer Journal
Joseph F. ‘Ferry
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Indiana
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Langton
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Loni’ Walters
Martha A. Moffett
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Senate
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Will Wood
John D. Volz
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Mr. Carmichael
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Ohio
PTO
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