Sobeski gets life for robbery and burglary in La Porte
Laporte Indiana June 4 Peter Sobeski twenty two pleaded guilty in La Porte circuit court to robbery and burglary and was sentenced by Judge Richter to life in Indiana state prison. The verdict cites prior offenses and a plan to kill Sheriff Antiss. Sobeski was moved to prison to prevent escape. Malaga New Jersey June 4 Bugologists sought for a peculiar insect Dr Alonzo A Smith estimates he has six to eight hundred missiles on hand. Willie Smith reports millions nearby creating a powderlike appearance under magnification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Peter Sobieski
Sonneborn
Sporting Goods
Antiss
Cochrane
Richter
Indiana State Prison
Indiana
Sobeski
Malaga
N. J
Alonzo A. Smith
Willie Smith
New York Robbery Confession Leads to Leader Identification
Inspector McCafferty says Gaetano Alissio confessed to leading a four man robbery at a drug store branch post office and Italian bank, admitting cash, money orders and stamps were stolen. The report notes a mirror trick revealed the alleged leader, and a school boot squeak memory is invoked as a cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaetano Alissio
McCafferty
Wlissia
Ailssia
Local notes from Simon Joseph visit and town events
A jumble of town items notes Simon Joseph of Indianapolis visiting friends. Weather and licenses are mentioned along with funerals, training in Indianapolis, a prominent funeral in St. Louis, and multiple local notices. A banquet hosted by church Brotherhood and a long-ago deed record wrap the column.
Local notes and obituaries from Washington area
Judge Gatdingt invited to deliver memorial address. May county interest payments totaled 293.46. Saloons in the area closing post election include Frank Mattingly’s in the McCarty building. Eclipse observed in Washington and remarks on Lincoln funeral participants. Dr H C Tolliver and Jane Peters wed in Indianapolis. Tolliver to practice in Elnora. Six Davisess county saloons remain open with four in Washington. Detroit trip for Woodmen of the World meeting rep from Washington Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Gatdingt
Loogootée
Frank .Mattingly
McCarty
the Herald
Mary E. O’neall
John H. O'Neall
Washington
Johnson
Lincoln
Springfield
St. Louis
Miss O’ Néall
Churea
Newberry
Sol Stix
Cincinnati
M. H. Wilson
Nathan’ Stix
H.A. Calvert
Bill Walker
Joseph Faust
John McMullen
C. Co. Pride
Frank Zinkané
Lyman Carricon
Montgomery
Daviess County
Cc. T. Connaughton
John T. Healy
Saran Brown
West End
Detroit
The
Woodmen of the World
Washington Circle
Mayor Russell Addresses Police on Liquor Enforcement
Mayor Russell spoke at 6 30 pm in City Hall about enforcing liquor laws. Prosecuting Attorney Hastings attended as Russell urged police to apply the law exactly and maintain calm, common sense, courage, and discretion amid Washington saloon closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Calle
Hastings
Washington
Daviess County
Mayor's firm stand on no saloons and strict liquor laws
Mayor Robert Russell announces strict enforcement of Indiana's two year saloon ban in Washington. He warns saloon owners and police to prevent illegal sales and bootlegging, urges vigilant cooperation, and says violations will trigger license revocation. He stresses public support for law and urges firm, square enforcement. June 3, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Robert Russell
Two Loogootee boys to be ordained priests
Francis Patterson and Michael Dowrey will be ordained to the priesthood at St. Meinrad college Spencer county tomorrow morning and celebrate first masses at St Johns church Loogootee Sunday morning June 13. The Rt Rev O Donaghue auxiliary bishop Indianapolis diocese will officiate. Father Patterson is son of Charles Patterson and Father Downey son of the late James Downey. St Johns congregation will host a reception at St Johns hall Sunday night June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Patterson
Michael Dowrey
St. Meinrads College
Spencer County
Tomorow
St. Johns Church
Loogootee
O’donaghue
Daviess County
Indianapolis
Father Patterson
Charles Patterson
Father Downey
James Downey
St. Johns
St. Johns Hall
Surprise Marriage Ties Palmer and Karr in Washington
A surprise marriage was performed Thursday at 8 30 p m by Rev Fred W Hart at the First Methodist church in Washington. The couple are Harry Palmer an insurance agent with Prudential and Miss Lelia Mae Karr daughter of James H Karr who lives at 314 West Tenth Street. They will establish a home in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Hart
First Methodist Church
Harry Palmer
Lelia Mae Karr
Bainister
West Walnut Street
Mr. Palmer
Prudential Insurance Company
Washington
James H. Karr
West Tenth Street
Nousé Keeping
Connour Set Free After Preliminary Hearing
Riley Connour, arrested on grand larceny charges, was released after a preliminary hearing held Tuesday morning. Testimony presented was described as insufficient to bind him over for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Connour
Local Man Connour Held Over For Court In Cash Theft Case
Mayor Russell discharged Connour from custody after a hearing. Connour is charged with stealing $1,000 in currency from Charles Valin, who kept a saloon on West Main Street. Valin testified he hid the money in a bag in a closet outside the building. Valin later discovered the bag missing after Connour assisted moving furniture from the saloon to a farm southeast of town. Connour denied the charge and was defended by Alvin Padgett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connouri
Circuit Court
Dng
Russell
Connour
Charles Valin
Valin
West Main Street
Kint
Clck
Alvin Padgett
Prosecution Over Mosquito Larvae Sets Legal Precedent
In a police court report from the Barbadog Advocate the defendants faced charges for not keeping stagnant water free of mosquito larvae. Evidence showed water samples with larvae including three hatched since sampling. The magistrate fined the defendants seven days’ GT, noting larvae could supply a district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbadog ‘Advocate
Gui
Blessing of Screens and Mosquitoes in Public Health
Vivid railing against indolence in keeping screens to block mosquitoes. The piece argues that neglect endangers family health and equates failing to use screens with inviting disease and even a doctor’s cost. It emphasizes personal responsibility and common defense against malaria and other illnesses.
Healy to wed Miss Carroll in Philadelphia ceremony
Mrs. Mary Healy of East Fifth and Flora Streets will travel Sunday to Philadelphia to witness the marriage of her son John Healy and Miss Helen Carroll of Philadelphia. Louis Healy, a relative, will attend. The ceremony is set for Wednesday morning June 9 at 9 o'clock. Mr Healy is known in Washington from his days as deputy county auditor under Mayor Russell and later worked in social and literary circles. He now resides in Philadelphia and is employed as a plant director for Swift Packing at Noble Street Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Joseph
Earnest
T.tingington
K. of P
Washington Lodge
Sarah
George Snider
Bedford
Paider ‘Oas
Indianpolis
Joha ‘Wesley
Johnson
Lincoln
Washington
C.il
Louise ‘Gross
Bi Mies
Gross
Weales Creek
Dee Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Attymién
WM. H. Jepson
Douglasé
F. Axtell
Abel
Martin County
United States
Martin Vap
Lang
Halbert
Wesley
Norman
Old Fellows
Knights
Pythias
iModery
Toogootes
Starys Healy
Esst
Flora Straets
Teave
Philadelphia
John Healy
Helen Carroll
Cocs ‘Oltard Avenue
Louis Healy
Kri
Margaret Carroll
Healy
Russell
Dior
Swift Packing Company
Noble Street
Miami chapel couple wed after lifelong strangers
On June 4, at the bride's home, Rev. Mr Figby joined Robert N. Marshall, 23, a broommaker, and Barah Harcourt, 24, a conservatory of music graduate from Columbus and vocalist, in marriage. Both had never met before and despite longing, the union is believed to promise happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.Figby
Miami Chapel
Brethren Church
Robert N. Marshall
Barah Harcourt
Conservatory
Music
Columbus
Foley’s Kidney Remedy Ad in Early Notice
An OCR fragment promotes Foley’s Kidney Remedy offered by Smith & Walton. It urges rapid action at first signs of kidney trouble including backache urinary irregularities and chest pain and promises quick improvement.
The Battle of Gravelotte through a Color Bearer’s Eye
William Galdner recalls the 1870 assault on St Privat during the Battle of Gravelotte. He details von Boehn’s leadership, brutal firefight with chassepot rifles, bayonet charges, and fierce street fighting as French defenders fall behind barricades and garden walls. The 2900 men of his regiment suffer over 40 officers and more than a thousand soldiers killed or wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Galdner
Gravelotte
France
Harper's Magasine
von, Boehn
Ava
St. Privat
Axil
India Examinations Prompt Child to Recall India
An east London school exam prompt asks about Indian empire products. A pupil lists curries pepper citron chillies chutney, then laments memory lapse. The teacher presses for what India is famed for, provoking a misremembered answer about digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
East London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kews
Barnard
Germany
Berlin
Saat
Miss . Stogte’s
Mayor Russell
New
York Times
Sgedhiel Tribune
Washington Herald
Washington Dogs
Foley
Foley's
Smith & Watton
Parke Godwin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!