Mob Hangs Ida Finkelstein Murder Suspect in Terre Haute
A mob forcibly removed suspect Woods from a jail, hanged him at a tree near the town, and dispersed. Ida Finkelstein, a schoolteacher, was murdered by a Black man who attempted to rob and assault her on a rural highway, with a coroner’s inquest to follow.
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Ida Finkelstein
Bool
Ida Findersegin
Haute
Terre Mantel Indy
Miks
Ida Makelstein
Walins
Trolleyaria
Amit
William M Evarts Dead in New York Home
Special despatch reports former Secretary of State William M Evarts died today at his home in New York City. The obituary notes his long career in public service and his prominence in national affairs.
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Tae Gazerre
Omicaco, al
William M Evarta
Own York City
Births in local families announced
To Mr and Mrs Henry Robinson a daughter. To Mr and Mrs Fra ored) a daughter. To Mr and Mrs Gearles E Clark a daughter. To Mr and Mrs Henry T Herragon a daughter.
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Henry Robinson
Fra Ored
Gearles
Clarka
Colwell
Mrs
Henry T. Herragon
Local Notes From Washington Area Socials and Moves
Washington area social notes list visits and guests including Miss Sue McArthur and Mrs Parmelia Wil, mentions of Samuel Cornett moving into a new residence at Myers and Second streets, and various local errands, travel and family updates. The item also notes business trips, a severe health attack, and upcoming shared plans as residents prepare for changes.
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Cornett
Blaoge
Saturington
Sam J. Oclirene
Fairhreington
Winkler Begal
Jease Smith
California
Art Biegra Mothe
Parmielia Wil' Ee
Moy
Samuel Cornett
Myers
Second Streets
Erndon
Washington
Cotta Fairburst
al i
Sue McArthur
George Eeks
Emu
Edward Hickson
Wii
David ‘Herndon
Molli
Rigins
Beale
Felly Es heresBu i
V. L. Dames
Elnora
Gs. T
Herndon
Bhaphingtol
Chas
Critchlow
Local City Notes on Beasleys Health and Occupations
A fragmentary city note references Beasley and his paralysis affecting Mrs Beasley. It mentions a man of special standing and hints at a 5 year period or trial, with obscure remarks about a hill and a recent city event. Further context is unclear due to missing text.
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Jesse
Hill
Beasley
Marriage Licenses Issued to Mrs Sarah Myers
The registry records show Mrs Sarah Myers and spouse obtaining a marriage license. Officials confirm the filing and approval dates, with standard county verification completed.
Fragmentary note on payment and reading request
A garbled letter requests help to find a paper and pay for a reading. The writer mentions conspirations and cents to obtain access. The text shows confusion and frustration with the editor and a perceived insult.
Gas Ordinance in City Council Meeting Discussed
City council regular session at city hall presided by President pro tem J H McGehee deals with the gas ordinance from Ebner and Adams. Disinfectant orders and salary increases for several city employees are approved along with contractor actions.
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City Counsel
City Hall
Protem J. Hl.McGehee
Lemmon
Downey
J. Je. McGehee
Tha le
Thomas H. Adams
Josephy J. Ebner
Barttenships
Ebner
iThe Company
Lon
Bel
Winton
Motio
Councilma Hoffmann
Cornell
William Heffernan
Wadsworth
Hoffmann
Coucilman
Warren Routt
Col. m A. M. Hardy
Washington
Harry
McGehee
Col. Hardy
C. K. Tharp
Washingtonj
Ebner Company
Jones
Fifteen Arrests in Reeva Township Grand Jury Sweep
Sheriff J A McCord and Deputy McCracken reported fifteen arrests in Reeva Township on warrants from grand jury indictments. Those held include M Arthur selling liquor, W Summers, J A Baker disturbing meetings, L Horrall carrying concealed weapons, and Grismore drawing a deadly weapon. Bonds set for next Daviess Circuit Court term.
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J. A. McCord
McCracken
Reve Township
Daviess
M. Arthur
H. Wil Summers
James
A. Baker
Johnson Resigns from Jobat Militia Captaincy
Captain H P Johnson resigns his post as captain of the Jobat Militia company and heads to Chicago to join the regular army. An official inspection of the company is planned within days.
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H. P. Johnson
Jobat
Chicago
Sam Coxi
Old Man of Plainville Dr McKittrick Dies at 61
Dr H O McKittrick longtime Plainville physician dies at home after a weeklong illness from pneumonia. A Kentucky native, he came to Indiana as a young man and lived in Plainville over thirty years. Survived by a wife and four children, he leaves a brother Marion and members of Masons Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. Funeral is planned Friday afternoon in Plainville with burial in Plainville cemetery.
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McKittrick
Wwlton
Q. H. William
Clay McKittish
Clara McKittrick
Marion McKittrick
Plainville
Plainville Cemetery
Knox County Health Officials Respond to Smallpox Rumors
Knox County health officers and Vincennes city authorities denounced Washington papers for claiming smallpox in Vincennes and Knox County. They asserted there have been no cases in nineteen years and warned against spreading unverified reports that could alarm outsiders.
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Knox County
Icity
Vincennes
Washington
Vincigennes
Ignus County
Vincenne
Knox Dunty
Knox Eanty
Local News From Alfordsville and Surrounding Districts
Deputy Sheriff R HfcCracken reports on Tuesday. Mrs Hattie Chandler and William Patrick recover from the grip. Mrs W E Hedrick improves. Alfred Webber remains indisposed. Charles Baker and Charles Allen travel to Loogootee on business. J W Allen returns from Loogootee for Sunday with family. The ME Church revival continues with gratifying results. Sheriff McCord visits last week, making several arrests with bonds posted. Godwins hall hosts a free dinner on Washington's birthday for school children and seniors. Henry Doyle sustains a foot wound needing stitches. Trustee John Hedrick pays for school funds, reducing days from 120 to 108. Corwin Rayhill returns from the Philippines with discharge. visiting relatives. An anonymous letter arrives at Alfordsville post office. writer signs the name Eddy.
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R HfcCracken
Hattie Chandler
William Patrick
W. E. Hedrick
Alfred Webber
Charles Baker
Loogootee
Camp and Family
Charles Allen
Looxootee
J. W. Allen
Loogoo
Tee
James Chandler
Joseph Chandler
William Gihey
George Hudmen
Rutherford Township
Martin Bent
McCord
John Hedrick
Fop
Corwin Rayhill
Philippines
United States
San Francisco
TurGazerre
Alfordsville
Correspon
Eddy
Japanese Priest Claims Proof of Japanese Discovery of America
A Buddhist priest from Japan, Sonoda, arrives in Mexico with alleged evidence that Japan reached America a thousand years before Columbus. He cites Buddhist influences, zodiac signs, temple symbols, and racial similarities, aided by Mexican historian Senor Batres. Prof John Fryer assessed a photograph as Japanese in origin. Sonoda plans a book and hopes to persuade the scientific world. Judge Dillon and Prosecutor Curl had a personal confrontation this morning, Curl losing.
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Shirige Sondiia
Japan
Mexico
America
Padifie
Alaska
Sonbda
Senor Batres
Bonbia
Thet
Uitla
Maguey Forma
John Fryer
University of Cafornia
California
Sonoda
Francisco
New York Tribune
Bank Statement and Notes on Local Fire Accident
The item includes a bank statement from the National Bank of Wi fishinixtonal Washington Indiana with details on loans, deposits, reserves, and capital. It reports cash, bonds, stocks, and real estate, plus notes about due from banks and lawful money. A separate report notes an explosion on the Braxtan farm splitting a large green walnut stump, with details on nitroglycerine use and safety measures.
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National Bank of Wi Fishinixtonal
Washington
Tudiana
U.S
Fisk Babe
Aries
Marshal Russell
IR. Braxtan
Braxtan
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Ida Frakel
Stein
Riffs
Perro
William M. Evarts
Lal
Betie
Odi
I Irs
Sarah Ie Myris
Dj Cize
Council
Balary
T.G. Underdown
iTevanue
S. H. Ragsdale
Ork
Frank Zinken
Washington Water & Light Co
Sia Is. ii
W. C. Willerod
City Board of Health
William York
Couneinion Downey
Smail
Cotta
Cutter
T. G. Underdown
Vietus Liew
Reeva Township
Johnson
ME Pleasant
Michican
Baptist
Methodist
Kittinger
Indianapolis
Presa
Wes
0. H. McKittrick
Columbus
State of
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County of Daviess
Gsr I
R. C. Davis
Witt T. "Mahan
M. F. Burke
H. T. Trueshood
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