Byers Tries to End Life in Jail Three Times
Thomas Byers a bartender by trade and former lineman faced multiple self harm attempts while jailed. He reportedly hung himself with clothing and rope, was cut down by Turnkey Redman and Trusty Ed Jerrolds, revived each time, and later again tried to hang before being cut down and restrained. He is charged with robbing Lashley of about 300 dollars and related funds, with questions about the victim’s money and Byers’s possible past troubles.
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Tuseday's
Tom Byers
Byers
Charlie Redman
Sa -Wyers
Holder
Byére
Jett Bi
Byere
Barvender
Iandewell Steele
Third Street
Mitchell
Gelénss
Byera i
Lashley
William Lashley
Falber
Garden weeds and the large hidden specimen
A fragmentary note describes a very large weed in a garden and suggests gardeners will find them in the area. The readable text hints at activity around weed management and a notable specimen.
Insanity Defense Clouds Trial Listing
chaotic court notes describe Charles Eeshire Byers facing trial postponed due to alleged insanity. jail records mention three prior attempts and questions about his mental state while officers recall alcohol issues.
Bartender Byers Faces Court On Theft Charge
Tom Byers known as the bartender was brought to Mayor Clark's court for trial on a charge of stealing about in money and papers. He was asked questions and denied the charge while officers prepared to proceed. The case, tied to an earlier drunken charge, led to statements about insanity as the sequence of events unfolded.
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Tom Byers
Clark
Charles
Byers
RadraKey
Redman
Lashley
Boy Knocked Down in Narrow Escape Incident
A boy was knocked down in a narrow escape incident with unclear details. The report notes the collision and a tense moment as onlookers reacted, leaving few concrete facts about causes or injuries.
Hawley Willsins and Williams Mentioned in Shire Notes
Fragmentary OCR hints at names Hawley Willsins Washit shire and Miss Mandé Williams with references to Plainville and Washington Briday. Readable bits indicate local names and a Sunday context, but the excerpt is incomplete and lacks a clear event or outcome.
City Hall Farce Outdoes Opera in Washington Stage
City Council comedy at Washington's City Hall tops Monday night entertainment as Mayor Clark and Councilman Bolin star in a mock convention. Bolin resigns as chair of police and finance committees amid clashes over Ledgerwood and Borges appointments, with Miles pressing to table and then replace the move. A city adviser notes a pending Shovel Co. case, while misc items include library fund transfer and park tree purchases.
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Washington
Clark
Bolin
George W. Bolin
John Habrick
Ben Ledgerwood
Miles
Doc Bolin
Third Ward
Ledgerwood
Ledgerwoods
John Babrick
Henry Bonges
Benges
Borges
Alpsander
Lemmon
Smeltzer
Mooney
Costello Aroby
Yenne
Alexander
Doc 'Yellet
Meyer
Viet | Tage
Adrian Hamoraly
Firsd Garment Company
Garment Company
Isras
Olin
Costello
West End
O'Neall
City of Washington
Collier Shovel Co
Pike Circuit
Raby Io
Van Buren Teachers Laud Tax Support and Roosevelt
The Van Buren Township teachers met at Eaglesville Saturday and adopted resolutions urging a state school tax of sixteen cents per hundred dollars. They asked trustees to prioritize teachers who attend school, supported Roosevelt and Bowen over Venezuelan affairs, favored consolidating district schools, and thanked school officers led by Supt. W. A. Wallace. They endorsed J. H. Deyla as candidate for County Superintendent, with committee members Myrtle Kelsey, WIE, Trueblood, and Adda Smiley.
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van Buren Township
Eaglesville
Ges Roosevelt
Bowen
W. A. Wallace
J. H. Deyla
Myrtle Kelsey
Wie
Trueblood
Adda Smiley
Molen Weirick Wedding Surprises Hyatt Clerk Marries
Josephip Molen a well known Hyatt hotel clerk and Mary G Weirick were secretly married at Rev J W Dorie Sr Simona church residence Monday night. Only attendants were Mrs Pierce Maxwell Nellie Ragsdale and Paarl Weerrick. The groom has leased the Williams hotel to assume charge in March.
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T the Hyatt
Williams
Ary Worthington
March
Frank Zinkan
Walnut Street
Indiana Gambling Bill Sparks Prohibition Debate
The Indiana legislation Hastings bill stirs clash as officials would be empowered to seize gambling gear and prosecute. Opponents warn it could extract bribes from prosecutors and marshal officers, while supporters say it targets 10,000 gamblers. The piece notes witnesses from Indianapolis and Vincennes and references a Carnegie library funding shift.
Hastings bill to curb gambling gains approval by House committee
In Indianapolis on February 25 a unanimous report favored passage of the Hastings bill forcing public officers to act against gamblers when information is furnished. The committee met yesterday afternoon and agreed the bill would aid in preventing gambling in Indiana. Several well known figures were seen in the lobbies, and chances for the bill’s passage are reported good with minimal delay expected.
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Jlastin 9
Warhiiturtii
Indianaylis Journal
Bruth
Ehat
Indiana
LI Yenture
Inglving
Tittle
Avery
Idiana
Grambling
Indianapolis
House
Apa
Boe Ward
Mortuary notices report multiple local deaths
Ava Organ infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Organ died today of pneumonia buried at Betsary cemetery. Mrs Ellen Amas of Owensboro Kentucky died Monday after a short illness. She was daughter of Mrs Thomas Mona of South Muridian Street and formerly lived there. Belle Leming twenty two year old daughter of Sheriff P0 Leming died Sunday at home in Reeve township Consump tions. James Dunn pioneer of Sena township died unexpectedly Monday after a weeklong illness. He was past sixty nine and a prominent retired farmer. He was father of Police Superintendent Thomas Dunn of Vincennes buried at Wheatland Wednesday.
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Ava
James Organ
Boriin
BetSary Cemetiy
Ellen Amas
Owensboro, Ky
iShe
Thomas Mona
South Muridian
Biarini
Owendroro
Mors
Belle Leming
Reeve Township
Washington
Puhois
James Dunn
Sena
Jovar ‘Ahenatland
Dusen
Real Estate Transfers and Local Transactions Spotted
Real estate transfers listed include W Q Williams to Louis Jones, James O Alford to Tolliver, Geo A Coleman to Insane L Bustard, and many others across Washington, Elnora, and Cornettaville. The long entry notes multiple wdings, adjacencies, d ills, and taxes with sums ranging from 35 to 79.17, plus several parcels in Elnora and Montgomery areas. A closing note mentions Hugh Sullivan hosting a social at Main Street with about five friends in attendance.
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Williams &W
Louis Jones
Washington Ayers
US B& L
Neta
Ella Yardland
Elnora
Griffith
James O Alford
Jostered
Price
Jacob B Shields
Hindman
Elias J Smith
Stepher
Howell &W
Ferndimel
Neighbor &E
Lindl
Pierson
Ade
Alex Leslie Tix
Annie C. Wathen
AD c
Ales Leslie
Washington
Willis Doli Seehf
Wim
Adams &W
Alva
Adams
Rita
Arch Wavel
AID C
H.F. Hatkedorn
Griffithe
Aleo
Martha A Neal
Shf
John
B ‘Williams
May Mathews
Michael Lundergad
Montgomery
Jacob
Markle
Bush
Ival
Simpson
Jamed
Hannah
Ncra
Henry'h Pruatt
Hisdinai
Elnora Solomon
Milton S’ Hastings
James A.T
Miltonis Hastings
Sarah
Cri i Low
Samuel Hollingsworth
Tom Maud
Greenwood
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Thomas ‘Byers
Court House
Tate
Winslow
Peterbure
Vria
Charles Eashire
Trifi
Arello
Mao
Dows
Miles and
ROW
Grenges
Mites
Police Committee
Babrick
Park Committee
Cabel Park
Enews Anit
Eiram McCafferty
George Yeager
Sanitary Police
Windsor Banking Co
Light & Water Co
Hamersly
Smith & Winton
van Buren
John Doyle
Molen-Weirick
Bill
Hastings
SAUER
GAPE
Vincennes
Van
Mortuary
Leming
Rand Mas
Hugh, Sullivan
West
Tye
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