Grand jury indicts Indianapolis political leaders in 1914 election plot
Marion county grand jury returns true bills against Thomas Taggart and Mayor Joseph Bell along with police chief Perrott and over 100 Democratic officials and allies charging conspiracy to corrupt the 1914 general election. Bond set at up to 10,000. arrests and widespread bonds follow as turmoil grips the city. Further notes on oil drilling news appear in the same dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Federal Grand Jury
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Joseph Bell
Perrott
Robert Metzer
Board of Safety
Frank Baker
Marion County
Donn ‘Roberts
Terre Haute
Herman F. Adams
John W. Stuss
Indianapolis City
Denny Bush
Roberts
Redman
Ft Leavenworth
Taggart
Bell
Perrgtt
Smore
Ifram i
Santo
Farthen
Mayor Ball
Bob”? Metzger
chief _Perrott
Baker oil well near Canalburg shows potential producer status
Thomas H. Adams of Virgennes reports Baker oil well 1, three and a half miles south of Canalburg, in this county, as the first of a new field. Drilled to 728 feet and, from all indications, may prove a substantial producer as drilling continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Adams
Viricennes
Baker
Che Cannelburg
Governor Commutes Leo Frank Sentence to Life
The Georgia governor pardons Leo Frank, reducing the death sentence for the alleged Mary Phagan murder to life imprisonment. Higher courts reviewed the case but upheld earlier rulings. Petitions for clemency flooded in, and opinions held he did not receive a fair trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Frank
Georgia
Mary Phrean
Haseen
Georzia
Death Comes Unexpectedly in Washington City
Pearl Waller wife of Archie A Waller dies at home on Grand Avenue after a heart disease attack about 4 PM. Born Pearl Smead she leaves ten children two brothers and three sisters plus her husband and father Franklin Smead of California. She was 42 and famed for devotion to family and friends. Also noted is Owen Cavanaugh former Washington fire chief and council candidate who died Friday morning on New Street aged sixty five. He is survived by his widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Waller
Archie &. Waller
Mars
Sitehes
Grand Avenue
Waller
Smead
Franklin Smead
California
Police
Department of Washington
Fifth Ward
New Street
Cavanaugh
Cincinnati
Washington
Reverend Raglie Injured When Furniture Slips From Wagon
The Rev. John Ragie, pastor of the Spencer M E Church, fell from a wagon while hauling furniture to his daughter Sopha Goppen's farm two miles south of town. He suffered two broken ribs and multiple cuts and bruises on his legs. He stopped the horses before the rear wheel passed over him and was taken home to recover for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ragle
Owen County Democrat
John Ragie
Spencer
Sopha Gopp
Religious Education Barred in Korean Schools
An order by Japanese authorities bars religious instruction in all Korean schools for several years, affecting students and communities relying on church led education. The measure limits faith based activities within school settings and prompts protest and concern among local religious groups.
DePauw Graduate Charles W. Thomas Dies in Washington
Charles W. Thomas, a 1873 DePauw graduate, died after three weeks of illness at his home on East Twelfth Street Washington. He was born July 17, 1851, married Laur E. Wood in 1882, and is survived by his wife and three children. He had worked in groceries, owned a drug store, and later engaged in real estate and wholesale business. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Thomas
Hig
East Twelfth Street
Axtellave
Thgmas
Troms Homestead
South ‘of
Washington
Laur. E. Wood
Dorsey Abin
Louise Thorns
Will|Thomas
Enma Thomygs
Henry C
Spokane
John
Chicago
Ts. T
Thomas
DePauw University
Sean
Wilson- Jones Drng
Wetts Drug Store
J. M.jones
Cincinnati
T. Laycock
Indianapolis
Cabel & Kauffma Flores
M Genic Fraternity
Convention draws many visitors to Royal Neighbors event
A large crowd attended a Royal Neighbors of America convention Friday night with eight new members added to the Vincennes area camp roster. Mrs. Fannie Voiz of Indianapolis led the school of instruction while music and refreshments followed the class initiation of Montgomery court 1, P99, Tribe of Ben Hur. Guests included W. M. Steele and W. A. Denman, marking a well received gathering in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Easy Camp
Ameri Ag
Amveritiog
Vincennes
Fannie Voiz
Tadil Andpolis
Montgomery Court
Two Pars in Collision Near Indiana Highway Official
A Ford driven by Edward O'Connor county highways superintendent collided with a Cadillac bearing Indiana 9290 a few miles west of Lok Wise Sunday night. O'Connor and passengers Firman Rodarmel Hale Tipton and Bridges of the Washington page baseball club were in the Ford when the left front of the Cadillac struck, turning crosswise on the road. The accident caused considerable damage but no serious injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O'Connor
Lok Wise
O'Connor
O’connor
Firman Rodarmel
Hale
Tipton
Lincoln Trail Route Sought Through Pike County Records
J W Wilson attorney of Petersburg reports a letter from Jesse W Weil a Lincoln trail commissioner stating sessions will be in Washington and locals in Pike county and nearby areas should furnish information on the route traveled by Lincoln. The date is not fixed but may be soon. Efforts aim to organize to prove Lincoln passed through Daviess county in 1830.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Wilson
Petersburs
Jesse W. Weil
Ralston
Lincoln Trail
Washington
Pike County
Lincoln
Daviess County
Narrow road crash injures none. drivers escape
A two vehicle collision near Hazelton involved a Vincennes bound truck and a Ford car from this city. The side embankment gave way as a car carrying tourists from Oldenburg Kansas slipped into a ditch while attempting to pass. All occupants escaped injury and were moved by a local garage crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor
Vincennes
Washington
Hazelton
Oldenburg
Minnesota
Walter McCullough
McCullough
James Gordon
Adna Morton
Jess Smith
Princeton
Cullys
Siegel Goes TN Auto to Serve Term in Prison
Henry Siegel former New York department store owner left by car for Rochester to serve ten months in Monroe County jail after accepting sentence. He plans to reengage in business after serving time and paying creditors in full. fourteen thousand depositors lost over two million dollars in banks tied to his stores. He was convicted last November of a misdemeanor for a loan on a false credit statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Siegel
New York Banket
Rochester
Monroe County
Siegel
New York
Regton
Supreme Court Rules Grandfather Clauses Invalid
The U S Supreme Court nullified grandfather clauses in Oklahoma and Maryland as violating the Fifteenth Amendment. The rulings, read by Chief Justice Whites in Washington, hold that election officers must register Black voters and accept their ballots regardless of grandfather clauses. The decisions target widespread disfranchisement of African Americans in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Maryland
Lightning strikes Brant Bingham home in Cumbach
The house of Brant Bingham in Cumbach was struck by a storm lightning Sunday night. The dwelling suffered heavy damage with large holes torn in several parts. Three of the five occupants were badly shocked. Mrs Brant Bingham and Mrs Martha Bingham were rendered unconscious for an extended time. the two children were not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brant Bingham
Cumbach
Martha Bingham
Bingham
Day Beam Oil Discovery Charms Washington Boom Hype
Washington cable Herald reports a Baker farm gusher near Cannerburg producing 350 barrels daily, with capacity rising toward 500 or more. J W Vincent, the discoverer, plans more wells as land around southern Davie ss county is leased and rigs multiply.
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Washington
Lawrenceville
Bridgeport
J. W. Vincent
Baker Farm
Barrownship
Herald
Vincent
Vincent Head
Hyatt House
Baker
Cannerburg
Vincenti
J.W. Vincent
Texas
Glendale
Daviess County
Vincert
Daviess Field
Barr
Reeve
Veale
Prize Winning Essay by Orville Hubbard Sparks Daviess Bar Debate
A note highlights Orville Hubbard as author of a prize winning essay tied to the Daviess County bar. The piece mentions a two member panel and a student connected to the event, signaling a local legal community discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esssay
Orville Hubbard
Daviess County ‘Bar
July Fourth Celebration Plans By Riverside Park Group
Will Celebrath longtime Daviess group reorganize into a permanent society with periodic elections. Jude Hefman presides over the former Bounty Variety group, now planning a Riverside Park event for July Fourth with expected participation by at least six people including Amon Bee, Jiam Manan, John Clark, William J. Bynum, and Bo ailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess
Indinapoll
Riverside Park
Daviess Bounty
Jude Hef-man
Will E
Ciety
Amon Bee
Jiam Manan
John Clark
Wiliam J. Bynum
Boailey
Indiana Law Student Wins Prize for Essay on Privileged Communications
Indiana University law student Hubbard won a $75 set of law books from the Blackstone Institute for the best essay on The Indiana Law on Privileged Communications. The contest was open to all University law school students and Hubbard’s ninety page manuscript impressed judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University Law School
Blackstone Institute
Chicago
Indiana Law
University Law School
Hubbard
Medical supervision in Indiana schools urged by educators
Davis county editors report A Q Fulkerson returned from Indianapolis where he led the county superintendents of Indiana in a two day meeting. The convention recorded an unanimous vote in favor of compulsory medical supervision in state schools and supported passing such a law at the next legislative session. Attendance was near full from ninety two counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. QO Fulkerson
Daviess County
Indianapolis
Indiana
Watch Buried Three Years Found In Plowed Field
The Odon Journal reports Curtis Shaypless, a liveryman, found a watch buried in his plowed field after three years. Dropped from his pocket while plowing, it was lost and thought gone. Plowed up last week, the open face watch had a broken crystal and rusted hands but ran after winding, appearing in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon Journal
Curtis Shaypless
Mrs Mary E Spalding Dies in Loogootee Home
Mrs Mary E Spalding former Van Buren resident in Davies county dies at son in law J W Wood home in Loogootee after five weeks illness caused by stroke She was 76 and widow of John V Spalding Funeral at St Marys Church Barr Township followed by burial in St Marys cemetery
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Mary FE. Spalding
Loogootee Hom
Mary
Angi
S J. Marys
Ehurch
Barr
Township
Tras
St. Marys
Auto crank injury maims youth in Alfordsville
Hastel Burriss, a year old son of Mr and Mrs R H Roberts of Alfordsville sustained a severe head injury while cranking an automobile. The crank kicked back striking his forehead causing a deep gash that required several stitches to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastel Burriss
R.H. Roberts
Alfordsville
Elks' Home Plans Accepted by Building Committee
The building committee accepts preliminary plans for the Elks' Home by architect H. Osterhage. The project advances toward construction with committee approval of the initial design.
New Washington Elks Lodge to Erect New Home
Preliminary plans by Vincennes architect L Osterhage were accepted by the Washington lodge of Elks building committee for a new lodge home on East Pike and Mifflin Streets. Final plans to be submitted with suggested changes. Construction expected to cost 15,800 to 22,000 with membership drive continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
Elkswill
Vincennes
Sterhace
Osiel
Lodza
Osterhage
Dat
Dog Attack Shocks Eight Residents in Mitchell
Eight persons near Mitchell begin delayed medical care after a dog attack. Names listed include Mrs Cito, Gorter, Helen Carter, Mr and Mrs Wester Shermerhorn, Robert Toten, and Miss Blanch Thompson of Orleans, with Mitchell’s son also named.
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Mitchell
Orc
Tnicienapolis
Toles Shang
Kyaro
Cito
Gorter
Helen
Carter
Wester Shermerhorn
Robert
Toten
Ann Miss Blanch
Overindulgence in Radishes Kills Local Man
A man identified as Fritz died at his parents home after reportedly eating more than a hundred radishes. Reports say he grew violently ill and collapsed. physicians in Pana Shelbyville and nearby towns attempted to help but were unable to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Fritz
Samuel Fritz
Pana
Hee
Tesé
Shelbyville
Missing jewels from Panama-Pacific Exposition exhibit
Report notes no trace of rare jewels including pearls diamonds and emeralds valued at 15.09 dollars. The items were from edges Pekera of New York and lent for exhibition at the warfed industry palace during the Panama-Pacific exposition Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekera
New York
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