Sheriff and deputies seize arrests in Plainville town case
Sheriff and Deputy McCrisaken served warrants in Plainville catching three offenders from a grand jury set. Andy Miller charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Robert Latshaw after a saloon fight. Latshaw shot at Miller in a separate clash. Latshaw remains at large. Miller posted 2500 bond. Joe Miller and Owen Booker jailed briefly for liquor violations. Addie Dillard held on gambling charges with 2100 bond. Officers also extended efforts to Montgomery for additional actions.
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McCrisaken
Plainville
Andrew Miller
Joe Miller
Owen Booker
Andy Miler
Robert Latshaw
Miller
Latshaw
Millers Saloon
Circuit
Local cases face minor charges amid probe into arson and blackmail
Warrants list several dueling and intoxication charges and liquor law violations. The Montgomery inquiry into blackmail and arson yielded no indictments.
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Montgomery
Johnson not arrested in rape case
Walter Johnson of this city, wanted at Vincennes for rape, has not been arrested and no trace of him is found. Officers at Seymour report no trace, and it seems unlikely they will press the case as the story is not attracting attention and the girl’s account is doubted.
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Walter Johnson
Vincennes
Seymour
T. C. Lewis
United Mine Workers
New River
Loup Creek CW. Va
Lewis
West Virginia
Durbin
Campeie
National Guard
United States
Washington
Daviess County
Police Court records of hunting on posted grounds fined
Charles Fredrick was arrested by Marshal Geyer for hunting on J. B. Wilson’s posted grounds. Mayor Clark fined him 1 and costs of £10, with stay of the fine. John Rekers and George Dosch were fined five dollars and costs for associating, with fines stayed.
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Charles Fredrick
Marshal Geyer
J. B. Wilson
Clark
John Rekers
George Dosch
Evansville pitcher Clyde Goodwin to start vs Dayton
Evansville plans Clyde Goodwin to pitch after noon against Dayton. Courier praises his smooth free motion and speed, noting players expect him to do well. The item ends with an ad for Dean's Ointment for itching piles.
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Clyde Goodwin
Evansville
Dayton
Evansville Courier
Goodwin
Vaccination Rule For School Attendance Passed
The City Board of Health adopted a resolution requiring vaccination certificates for all children to attend public schools next year. Certificates must prove vaccination and successful outcome. Violations threaten loss of school entry under compulsory education laws. Public notice issued by H Hees M D Secretary.
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City Board of Health
Board of Health
City of
Washington
Ind
H. Hees
M.D. Sec
Y Board
Young Girl Breaks Collarbone After Horse Fall
Four year old Vemes Barker, daughter of farmer Stanton Barker near Washington, fell from a horse and broke her collarbone. The injury is reported to be healing nicely. The item also notes women’s modesty in dress and a bird flying into a window.
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Vemes
Stanton Barker
Washington
Whit taker to Lead Indiana Reformatory Aug 3
W H Whit taker the newly appointed superintendent prepares to move his family to Jeffersonville and take charge of the Indiana reformatory August 3 succeeding J P Byers of Columbus Ohio. He plans changes and may replace Deputy Dernard from Michigan City. He will resign as secretary of the Republican State committee after assuming duty.
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Indianapolis
W. H. Whittaker
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
J. P. Byers
Columbus
Ohio
Whittaker
Dernard
Michigan City
Indiana veterans poised for strong San Francisco encampment showing
Commander Georges W. Grubbs of the Indiana Department G A R discusses arrangements with Adjutant General Neely for Indiana veterans to attend the national encampment in San Francisco next month. Indications point to a solid turnout, with the headquarters car departing Indianapolis August 10 and many veterans planning travel by other routes. Indiana aims for a prominent showing in the parade despite the distant location.
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Indianapolis
Georges W. Grubbs
Indiana Department
G. A. FL
Neely
San Francisco
Grubbs
Indiana
Surprise Wedding Report Ties Washington Player to Louisville Bride
Washington reports a marriage between Harry Banta, a young shop employee and third baseman for the Washington ball team, and Miss Allie Williams of Louisville. Banta reportedly wed in Louisville Tuesday evening and has not yet returned, with relatives noting the rumor as plausible while railroad friends confirm the tale. Banta, 19, is a son of L. F. Banta and will miss play for weeks.
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Washington
Harry Banta
Louisville
Allie Williams
Vincennes
Miss Williams
Louiaville
Gus Wilson
West Washington
Banta
Harry
L. F. Banta
Vincennes Avenue
Excur sion to Niagara Falls by KB and O S July August
The KB and O S will run an excursion to Niagara Falls on August 1st with tickets valid twelve days. A Washington rate was made. Brakeman Banta, recently injured by a fall from his engine, will resume work soon as his sprained arm and hand heal. Banta is identified as right fielder.
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Niagara Falls
Washington
Banta
Barber’s rent dispute leads to shop closure in Vincennes
A Vincennes barber on Main Street refused to pay rent owed to Aulen. Constable Cheek collected the debt by sealing the shop and guarding the door until payment is made. Allen then sought legal help as the shop remained shut and money was recovered.
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Vincennes
Son
Main Street
Niefer
Aulen
Cheek
Allen
Hare
Domestic Troubles and King’s New Life Pills Ad
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as remedies for stomach and liver troubles. It claims relief and cures, priced at 25 cents, available at J N Jones’ Drug Store.
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Dr. King
J. N. Jones’ Drug Store
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