Byers Trial Opens In Shoals Court
Judge Houghton resumes court after noon recess as Thomas Byers, a former Jewel Street saloon bartender, faces trial for alleged robbery of farmer Charles Lashley. Byers allegedly attempted self harm three times during the arrest process while judges and jurors are selected.
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Houghton
Shoals
Thomas Byers
Byers
Jewel Stesle
Salgon
Charles Lashley
Id Sail
Clark
Art
Hamlet Jones
John McBride
James , Ellis
Joho
After Twenty Four Years Parthena Yancy Seeks Divorce
Parthena Yancy filed suit for divorce from William Yancy after twenty four years of marriage. She seeks five hundred dollars alimony in the complaint. The case marks a long marital separation and a request for legal relief.
Woman seeks divorce and alimony after 24 years of marriage
The suit states the couple married in 1877 and lived together until 1901 when the husband abandoned his wife. She claims he failed to provide for her or their two minor children and requests divorce custody of the children and $500 alimony with attorney A. J. Padgett.
Drove Too Fast and Court Fines Noted in Local Brief
Gus Wonders, a young farmer often in trouble, was fined two dollars and costs today in Mayor Clark's court for speeding and disobeying police orders. John Haffey was fined three dollars and costs for intoxication. Judge Wilson ruled on a Palmer case involving Eddington and Mrs. Palmer over a deed tied to Elwork property. Public sentiment in Odon favors Hershell Smaily after a shooting by Smaily’s associate. The Bell Telephone Co plans service expansion to Odon, with farmers near Farlen wiring in phones but favoring Eaglesville lines due to local prejudice.
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Gus Wonders
Young Farmer
Clark
Costa
Onders
Bloody Sunday in Indianapolis violence leaves two dead
At an East Wabash Street negro resort in Indianapolis last night Wright opened fire killing John Willis and Mrs. Jeffries instantly and seriously wounding Frank Rowden, Mrs. Lucy Coleman, and Cora Carr. The motive stemmed from Wright’s pursuit of Carr. Wright fled after the shooting as others nearby were struck.
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Indianapolis
East
Wabash Street
Wright
Coleman
Coleman House
Lora Jeffries
Cora Carr
Ollie Fisher
Frank Rowden
Lucy Coleman
John
Willis
Jeffries
Rowden
Triple Tragedy in Cincinnati Household
In Cincinnati on Gilbert avenue a mysterious triple tragedy unfolded at the home of A M Betty, manager at Washburn Cros by mills. Neighbors found Betty, his wife Lulu, and their 20 month old son Harry dead. A note alleged the wife killed the child, and police suspect a domestic row led to Betty taking his life.
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Cincinnati
A. M. Betty
Washburn Crosby Mills
Minneapolis
Carrolton Flats
Gilbert Avenue
Lulu
Harry
Betty
Babe
Fatal Hold Up On Los Angeles Railway
Three masked robbers tried to hijack a car on the Los Angeles & Pacific Electric line between Los Angeles and Santa Monica on Saturday night. A pistol fight with passenger C. W. Henderson sparked shooting through the crowded car. H. A. Griswold was killed and three others wounded. The desperadoes, believed wounded, escaped. In Knoxville a separate shooting, Farl Fountain was killed and James Shoemaker wounded. Will Collins fled.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Knoxville
Tenn
Farl Fountain
Will Collins
Asylum Avenue
James Shoemaker
Col- Mos
Fountain
Shoemaker
Collins
Shops and Railroad Staffers Return Visit Bedford area
Ed Boas returns from Wabash. Tom Hollis of St Louis visits relatives here. Harry Banta and Arthur Daye not visiting at Bedford. Walter McCullough of the machine shop in Cincinnati. Harry W. Evans of B and C 8 W at St Louis spent Sunday here. F W Busse of B & C 8 W at Baltimore arrived at noon from Evansville and will leave tomorrow for this.
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Ed. Boas
Wabash
Tom Hollis
St. Louis
Harry Banta
Arthur Daye
Bedford
Walter McCullough
Cincinnati
Harry W. Evans
Bt. Louis
F. W. Busse
Baltimore
Substitutes Sought for Clerk and Carrier Posts in City
Federal Civil Service announces May 2 1903 exam for clerk and carrier positions in the Post Office Service. Open to bright young people willing to work. pay start around 500 to 600 dollars yearly. Applications must be filed with W B Allen deputy postmaster before April 18 1903.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Post-Office Service i
Federal
Post Office
Civil Service Commission
O Oder
Miless
W. B Allen
Businss
Prized Oddities Tie to Local News and Plans
A jumble of notes reports Dr C F Winton traveling to Cincinnati for a year long surgery course under Dr John C Oliver while doctors Henry Fierr and T F Spink cover his railway practice. A farmer near Washington claims a patent hut scam. The city council meets tonight at City Hall as the sole amuse ment. a Louisville fire engine frees itself after six hours in mud. Washington club hosts a banquet for Harry Freck bound for St Louis. Otto Patterson aims to walk Niagara Falls on a wire with a 260 pound man in his teeth, a stunt reflecting satirical views on government by injunction.
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C. F. Winton
Cincinnat
John C. Oliver
Henry Fierr
T. F. Spink
Otto Patterson
New York
Niagara Falls
Gas company injunction sought in Fort Wayne dispute
March 23 Fort Wayne Indiana. The city and the Fort Wayne Gas company owned by the Dieterich syndicate face court action over gas shortages this past winter. The council delays report as franchise ends April 1 and meters may be forced. Separately March 23 Brook Indiana men attempt robbery of Bank of Brook drilled vault nitro glycerin used. 500 stamps stolen from postmaster deposit. March 28 Kokomo Indiana Jesse Rittinhouse fifteen arrested for trespass and attempted train wreck. a week earlier tampering damaged a passenger train near station.
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Brook, Ind
Bank of Brook
Kokomo
Ind
Jesse Rittinhouse
Blaze Damages Coal Watchman's Shanty Near Railroad
A small Sunday blaze damaged a coal watchman's shanty at the corner of Railroad and West First streets. Firemen said the shanty caught fire from bricks and coal fragments tossed by local boys. the damage is under a dollar.
Opera House Lease Planned by Vincennes Manager
Frank Green of Vincennes will lease the Opera house for next year to bring varied attractions to Washington. The Vincennes Commercial notes Green’s good reputation, plans to maintain the familiar opera house name, and his role in managing the McJimsay theatre while ensuring steady service. Either Green or John T. Boyd will attend each Washington theatre performance.
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Frank Green
Vincennes
Green
Washington
Mc Jimsay Theatre
Ite
Mr. Green
John T. Boyd
Washington Theatre
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Bell Telephone Company
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Eaglesville
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Oden
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Schaffner
Marx
L’aigion
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Lharts
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Mount Vernon
Robert Kane
Mt. Vernon
Dan Duncan
Albert Waters
Duncan
Terre Haute
Edward Winkle
Harry Warner
Winkle
Warner
E. Morton
J. W. Curran
Charlie Russell
Johnson
Union Depot
Harry “Freek
Hair’s
United States
Baltimore and Ohio
Cimcinnati
Jand
Princeton
Clarion News
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Washington Club
Meredith, Hotel
Harry Freck
Wantian Injunction
Fort Wayne
Gas Company
Elnora Christiana Church
Ladies Drawers
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