Murder Wrecks Family As Husband Kills Wife In Vincennes
Walter Green killed by husband during a dispute at their Vincennes home. Coroner Buley declined autopsy. Green claimed self defense, saying his wife attacked first. The couple’s history links to a 20 year old murder that sparked a mob lynching of Canfield.
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Walter Green
Vincennes
Buley
Green
Thip Merchant
Reymond Smith
Smith
Canfield
Carvankhanactiatre
Knox County
Gerkinna
Wis
Explosive wagon causes panic on Main Street Vincennes
A wagon loaded with 400 quarts of nitroglycerin drew crowds and fear in Vincennes as driver George McMillen left a saloon. Patrolman William Woods ordered the explosive moved after police received dozens of telephoned tips. McMillen fled toward Lawrenceville to store the explosive in a magazine.
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Vincennes
Joaden
George’ McMillen
Prince’ Ton
William Woods
McMillen
Princeton
Wabash -River
Lawrenceville
Inventory Season Increases Busy Merchants After Christmas
This year ends with inventories in full swing as clerks dig through boxes and shelves. Trade slows between Christmas and New Year, giving merchants a chance to finish stock takes. The past year proved successful for Washington merchants, with expectations for better business next year thanks to improved train service.
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Washington
Marriage Notice for Willis Black’s Daughter in Elnora
Prominent Elnora merchant daughter of Willis Black marries clergyman’s son. Attire in sea foam green crepe de lime. Couple plans housekeeping after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Black
Elnora
Ross
Ginora
Texas trip prompts San Antonio investment optimism
Otis Pritchettia, returning from Texas and Nuevo Laredo, touts San Antonio as a promising hub for investors and health travelers. He notes the brimming cattle ranches, 160 acre farms selling for 5 to 16 dollars an acre, dry farming profits, and onion crops fetching 200 to 250 dollars per acre, with Mexican labor at 75 cents a day. He also cites favorable climate for health seekers and outdoor leisure attracting Northerners.
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Otis Pritchettia
Texas
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
San Antonio
Galveston
Pritchett
St. Louis
Indictments Against Elmer Scott Include Arson and Illicit Sale
A grand jury indicted Elmer Scott, 25, held at Bedford jail, on eighteen counts including arson, attempted theft, selling intoxicants without license, and operating a blind tiger. The fire destroyed James DeFord's store at Dark Hollow, Lawrence County, last summer causing about $5,000 in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Scott
Bedford
James DeFord
Dark Hollow
Lawrence ‘County
Fifth death by own action in Jeffersonville
Daniel Stodgil, 55, swallowed carbolic acid and died an hour after starting to hospital. He had threatened self harm and was briefly jailed previously as a precaution. He lived apart from his wife with a brother in law.
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Jeffersonville
Daniel Stodgil
Studelt
Thieves Target Christmas Evergreens in Local Raids
Police report multiple thefts of evergreens from private and cemetery grounds. Two cedar trees were stolen from John Bonhomme’s family burial site, and another raid occurred at the residence of Thomas Eastham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincehnes
John Bonhomme
Thomas Eastham
Fire at Petersburg Destroys Viel's Grocery Store
A blaze at Viel's grocery in Petersburg ruined stock worth 3500 and the building valued at 1500 with unknown origin. Peanut vendor W. 8 Snyder lost 250 of his property. both building and stock had partial insurance.
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Viel@s
Petersburg
W. 8 Snyder
Lynch divorce case filed amid abandonment claim
William Lynch sues Qatle Lynch for divorce from Brown Brothers era court filing. He alleges abandonment. The defendant, daughter of Melvin B. Wallace, has been living in Chicago and is home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lynch
Gentryville
Brown Brothers
Qatle Lynch
Melvin B. Wallace
Chicago
Attorney Charles M. O'Brien Sells Office and Goodwill
Prominent Ogallala lawyer and insurance agent Charles M. O'Brien has sold his law office library and goodwill to Flavian A. Seal. O'Brien expects to relocate to Oklahoma in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. O'Brien
Loogogtee
Flavian A. Seal
O ° Brien
Oklahoma
Widow Sage Declines Immediate Fortune Distribution
Mrs Russell Sage widow of financier is driven to defend herself against beggar pressure and states she does not intend to make any immediate distribution of the fortune left her.
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Russell Sage
Businessmen report American deaths in Mexican conflicts
Businesmen from Sonora, Mexico arrive in Phoenix claiming that in the past two months sixteen Americans were killed by Yanqui Indians at different Mexican points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Mexico
Phoenix
Ariz
Fire at Alfordsville injures storekeeper
George Godwin accidentally set fire to decorations while lighting a gas jet in his Alfordsville store. His hands were burned.
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Alfordsville
George Godwin
Snow Drift Collision Kills Sixteen in Scotland
A railroad crash near Arbroath Scotland due to drifting snow leaves sixteen dead and more than thirty injured.
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Arboath
Scotland
Young Child Dies After House Fire Near Union
Five year old Sarah Hill daughter of John Hill from Union area Pike county died from burns suffered in an accidental fire. The tragedy occurred at their home noted in early reports.
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Sarah Hill
John Hill
Union
Pike County
Inquiry Over Austrian Heir Seeks Washington Indiana Link
A 1906 letter from Alois Vavra clerk of Turnau district court Bohemia asks Washington Indiana officials to confirm whether Josef Schuster who emigrated in 1849 died in 1889 and whether an inheritance of over two million florins exists along with the proper court to process any claim. The missive notes a possible $720000 US equivalent and suggests Austrian authorities sought information from U S towns.
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Russellee
Ci |Council of Washington
Clark
K. K
Turate
Bohemia
Austria
Joseph Schuster
Schuster
United States
Washingtons
Washington
Indiana
Vienna
Josef Schuster
America
Alois Vavra
Turnau
Railroads Face Rising Costs for Wooden Ties
The article notes steadily increasing expense and scarcity of suitable timber for railroad ties. First class ties now cost 75 cents delivered, up from 45 cents ten years ago. Missouri and Tennessee supply most ties. workers are paid 6 to 8 cents per tie. Preservatives extend life by two to three years, but some predict railroads will switch materials as renewal costs rise.
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Missouri
Tennessee
New Year Events Ring In New Year Across Washington
Bells rang and whistles blew as Washington marked the arrival of the new year. Dances and watch parties celebrated the infant year with merriment as old year faded away and new hopes began.
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Washington
Chinese Laundry Planned on East Third Street
May Tom a Chinaman of Vincennes has arranged to open a laundry in the room formerly occupied by Krupp and L ower y's restaurant on East Third Street.
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May Tom
Vincennes
East Third Street
Krupp
Lowery’s
Trustee Wayne Edwards Resigns in Knox County
Wayne Edwards, longtime Johnson township trustee in Knox County and former diver here, submitted his resignation to County Av. authorities. The move ends his public service term and triggers local leadership changes.
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Wayne Edwards
Johnson Township
Knox County
John T. Scott Recalled For Intoxicated Misconduct
Report notes John T. Scott has long been in trouble since election. He has been intoxicated on multiple occasions and, according to his bondsman to Judge Cobb, conducted official business while intoxicated and spent town money illegally in an unauthorized manner.
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John T. Scott
Edwards
Cobb
Sullivan man sells home and land for 25000 dollars
Charles W. Wellman of Sullivan sold his residence just north of the city and fifty acres of land to Mrs. A. Leach for 25000 dollars. The home will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Shepler, with Mr. Wellman remaining to live in Sullivan.
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Charles W. Wellman
Sullivan
City
Welman
Mra. A. TD. Leach
M.S. Shepler
St. Marys
Father Torbeck
George Kaasler
Mathie Scholl
Conrad Kasaler
Cast Fifteenth Street
Bransto
United States Express Company
Seymour
Stephen Burton
Olney
Tit
Migs Kassler
Conrad Kassler
East Fifteenth Street
John Coach Real Estate
Old Middlebury Man’s 1842 Razor Keeps Shaving
James R. Smith of Middlebury near Clay City, aged eighty two, bought a razor at Poigt Commerce in 1842 at age twenty one. It remains his only razor and the tool that has shaved his face his entire life.
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James R. Smith
Middlebury
Clay City
Poigt Commerce
William Underwood and the Garber Interest Lifetimes of River Bravery
William C Underwood, a Louisville river pilot and Civil War veteran, is described as a fearless, skilled navigator who served forty four years on steamers including the Marine Brigade and Autocrat. He saved passengers during the 1879 Donnally fire by remaining at the helm, then swimming ashore after the pilot house burned.
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Lafayette
Willam C. Underwood
Marshal Underwood
Underwood
New Albany
Louisville
John Underoo
Mary
Brock) Underwood
Mary S. Key
St. Louis
Mississippi River
United States
Battle of
St. Charles
Ellett
Marine Brigade
Autocrat
Vicksburg
Tennessee
Belmont
Cairo
A. C. Donnally
Hart
Noyes
William C. Underwood
Outlook for the New Year in 1906
The Indianapolis Star surveys 1906 as a year of strong national prosperity. Agriculture led with record corn and near-forecast wheat yields, boosting rural finances and fueling broad commercial activity. Manufacturing rose to high levels, but labor shortages and transportation gaps remained key drawbacks limiting further growth. Immigration and limited transport services add to challenges as people and markets adjust to prosperity.
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Indianapolis Star
Ab‘nual
Secretary of Agriculture
Bankerie
Indiana
Notable Civil War River Race Between Baltic and Diana
The article recalls two historic river races aboard older gunboats. One between the Natches and the Robert E. Lee ending July Fourth, 180. The second, the fastest on record, covered 1,490 miles upstream with Baltic under Underwood leading Diana for the entire 500 miles and finishing two hours forty minutes ahead. Survivors are Underwood and Meekin on the Baltic.
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Natches
Diana
Underwood
Meekin
Baltic
Journeymen Barbers Walk Out Over 10 O'Clock Closing
Journeymen barbers of Sulli vans walked out at 8 PM Monday after boss barbers refused to sign an agreement for a 10 o'clock closing time.
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Journeymen Barbers
Sullivans
Parish collection tops 270 for orphans
The Rev. J. W. Doyle of St. Simons Church announced the Christmas day collection for the diocese orphans exceeded 270 dollars. Local parish records confirm the total contributions from parishioners and clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Doyle
St. Simons
Moore faces doubt over counterfeiting charges in Luke County
John Moore of Steele township, twenty three, jailed for intoxication after loading a Len nie Kiefer saloon slot machine with leaden nickels. Officials doubt if he can be prosecuted for counterfeiting as the coins fall outside state statute. Deputy Hastings consults U S Attorney to determine possible federal action. Moore admits making the nickels. no proof he passed them. He kept additional counterfeit coins on his person during arrest. He previously ran a house boat on Whiterive and sold it recently.
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John Moore
Steele Township
Wesley Moore
Moore
Lennie
Kiefer
Main Street
Hasting
United States
Joseph 2B
Indianapolis
Dunn
Lucian Corning
Whiterive
Thomas’ Bluff
Arrest of United Mine Workers official in New York
William Stimson, vice president of the United Mine Workers with Terre Haute roots, was arrested by Mt. Vernon police in New York on a warrant. Police found about $500 in checks and money orders made out to the union, with signs of burglary and larceny pending in Terre Haute. He fled via Lake Shore line from Chicago after December 27, leaving a wife and four children. he claimed drugged interference for his movements.
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William Stimson
United Mine Workers of America
Terre Haute
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
United Mine Workers
Te Bituminous
Missing Irish teen Mary Root in Dubois County
Seventeen year old Miss Mary Root daughter of Whitsea Root of Ireland in Dubois County has been missing for days. She attended the Stewart house in Ireland and left after supper Wednesday to borrow a suitcase saying she planned to stay somewhere else. Neighbors say she returned toward the Stewart house, but no trace has been found since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mary Root
Whitsea Root
Ireland
Dubois County
Miss Root
Stewart House
Stewart
Wedding notice for Mary Kasler and W T Branale announced
A wedding announcement appeared Tuesday describing plans for a forthcoming marriage between Miss Mary Kasler and W T Branale. The exact date was not definite but the event is expected to occur soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mary Kasler
W. T. Branale
Wer
Indiana Principals Form Southwestern Association
Principals from southern Indiana high schools formed a principals association at the Indiana teachers meeting in Indianapolis. Hamlet Allen of Princeton was elected president and E. C. Snarr of Sullivan secretary. The group plans biannual meetings to discuss school needs and share solutions. Initial gathering set for March in Vincennes. Members include Princeton, Washington, Vincennes, Evansville, Linton, Sullivan with Worthington and Bloomfield seeking admission. smaller schools like Bicknell and Carlisle expected to join.
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Indiana
Teachers of
Indianapoli
Claypool
Prin
Hamlet Allen
E. C. Snarr
Sullivan
Vincennes
Princeton
Washington
Evansville
Linton
Worthington
Bloomfield
Bicknell
Carliste
Carrie Nation Tactics Raid Merom Saloon in Sullivan County
Women members of the law and order league raided Otto Hosten's saloon in Merom, breaking doors and windows, flooding the floor with liquor, and scattering barrels and bottles. Several men fled through back windows. raid involved Mrs. Henry Vigis, Mrs. M. C. Manifold, Mrs. Lina Sutton, Mrs. West, and Sherman St. Clair.
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Law and Order League
Otto Hose- Tan
Merom
Sullivan County
Carrie Nation
Henry Vigis
M. C. .Manifold
Lina Sutton
West
Sherman St. Clair
Barbers Union Elects 1907 Officers for Year
The barbers union elected officers for 1907 Monday evening. President Clarence Stewart and Vice President Peter Schuck lead a slate with Financial Secretary Matthew Mc Bride Recorder Charles Dant and Treasurer Jesse Burris. Guard Harry Akers Guide Lee Boyer Trustees Fred Summers Will Walters Harry Kidwell. Financial committee WIN Watson Fred Walter and Andy Kempf. First annual banquet set for next Monday at the Masonic hall with toasts and music. barbers from Petersburg and Loogootee expected in numbers.
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The
Barbers’ Union
Clarence Stewart
Peter Schuck
Matthew Mc
Charles Dant
Jesse Burris
Harry Akers
Lee’ Boyer
Fred Summers
Will Walters
Harry Kidwell
Win Watson
Fred ‘Walter
Andy Kempf
Union
Masonic Hall
Petersburg
Loogootee
Boulder Falls on B and O Train Near Shoals
A large boulder fell onto the B and O Southwestern line near Peek's curve west of Shoals as passenger train 2 passed. The engine was slightly damaged but continued the run. A past wreck at the same spot was caused by a falling rock.
Wireless telegraph claim from Grandview sparks new company
Word from Grandview in Dubois county reports Jones Johnson, an eighteen year old, has perfected a wireless tele graph and that a company will be formed to manufacture the instruments. It is said the devices can be sold for $5 each and may revolutionize the country’s telephone system.
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Grandview
Dubois County
Jones Johnson
Married Monday in simple rural ceremony
Charles Lashley a farmer married Miss Ava Melvin daughter of William Melvin Monday by Justice R M Carr in a small community ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lashley
Ava Melvin
William Melvin
R. M. Carr
Diphtheria Strikes Two Year Old in McCormick
Ennis Scheld, two year old son of Charles Scheld of McCormick sren ne, has diphtheria. The notice reports a contagious illness affecting a local family and prompts caution in the neighborhood.
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Ennis
Charles Scheld
McCormick Srenne
White and Dalby Wed in Monday Afternoon Ceremony
Henry N. White and Mrs. Ida M. Dalby were united in marriage on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N.white
Ida M. Dalby
Counties To Form One Circuit In Indiana
A proposed bill would unite Daviess and Pike into one circuit and Dubois and Martin into another. If passed, Dubois county would swap a judge, affecting party control of the circuits. Jasper politicians name Milblin Traylor Bretz and Leo Hee as potential candidates for the edge, with Kean Brets linked to prosecuting attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Martin County
Ture
Daviess
Dubois
Martin
Tasyen
Dubois County
E A. Ely
H. Q. Houghton
Daviess and Pike
Uits
R. M. Milblin
William A. Traylor
J. L. Bretz
Leo Hee
Huntingburg
Representaive
Kean
F. L. Brets
Narrowly Escaped Wreck on Princeton Railroad
A passenger train on the Bb. & ? H. railway narrowly escaped disaster near Evansville when, at sixty miles per hour on a sharp curve toward a trestle, the engine jumped rails and rode the ties for 600 feet. Conductor Jack Frost kept calm passengers and the engine finally halted, with only track damage and a crowded two-coach train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton ‘Tribune
Jack Frost
Evansvile
Frost
The Value of a Corpse in Rail Accident Damages
Claim agents for the Wabash railroad seek to settle the value of Miss Mary Haley’s burned body after a baggage car fire near Illinois. The mishap destroyed trunks and express matter as her mother and sister cried in the chair car. Railroad officials say the corpse has no value but will cover coffin and shroud costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash T Railroad
Mary Haley
Wabash
Toingston County
Illnois
Miss Haley
Chicago
el Paso
Haeley
Hysterica
Funeral for Floease Fields Held at Residence
The funeral of Floease, daughter of Anna Fields, was held at the residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon with burial at Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floease
Anna Fields
Union Cemetery
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Erkin
Wanlagacheli
Ruby
Otis Pritchett
Lynch
Porrigner
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Wellman Felia Property
William Underwood
Garber
State OF Indiana
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Barbers
Kirfer
New York
White-Dalby
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