Indiana politics and crime amid 1906 debates and crime notes
A diagram of Indiana political strife including remarks on gambling convictions and criticism of Democrats and Governor Hanly. Mentions John Spencer versus Padgett, Attacks on Colbert, Hendersons fees, and a Bedford murder trial. Also notes public safety on mosquitoes and lynching concerns in Greene County.
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Joan W. Kern
Kokomo
Hanly
Kern
Indiana
John Oscar Henderson
Henderson
Mi Cheek 5 Hi tt shines at $300000 stakes
A horse named Mi Cheek 5 Hi tt returns a purse of $300,000. The event drew attention from bettors and trainers eager to see the favored runner compete for a top prize.
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MI Cheek
Release of Mitchell man on bond in fatal Mitchell case
Lawrence county jail inmate Marshall Enoch Cheek charged with manslaughter in Mitchell was released after 35 bondsmen pledged about 300000 total. Lincoln Heglin of Cincinnati, killed by Cheek, was identified by his brother and buried in Cincinnati. The case follows an asylum escape and a ball game outing prior to the fatal shooting. Greene county vigilantes moved Robert Williams the suspect in the Hunt Brothers camp murder to safety in Greene county, with Collins dying from a revolver wound after a confrontation with Williams.
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Cheek of
Mitchell
Lawrence County
Bedford
Box
Ipthers
Toom
Marshal Enoch
Lincoln Heglin
Cincinnati
W. L. Heglin
West
Third Street
Wag
L. Higiin
Walter Shanks
Greene County
Robert Williams
Mike Collins
Hunt Brothers
Indianapolis Southern
Bloomfield
Collins
Williams
Freedom
Owen County
Haid
Collin
Superior
Wis
Hunt Bros
Quarrelsome figure with a visible gold tooth noted
The passage describes a man of quarrelsome disposition known to readers. It mentions a pre gold tooth in front that shows when he closes his mouth, signaling a distinctive physical trait.
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Agame van
Sister of Mrs Frank Speers Injured in Runaway
Word reached Mrs Frank Speers and her sister Mrs John G Shanks that Mrs Speers was badly hurt when a horse runaway near Bicknell threw her from a wagon. She suffered a broken bone and severe bruising as the Speers family traveled home from Bicknell.
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Meg
Clifford O. Bonham
Frank Speers
Bicknell
Speers
Persistent illegal sales bring trio of fines
Judge E. Elgiof of the Pike circuit court Monday fined Yohorty Stevens of Winslow three times at $100 each for selling toxicants without a license and remanded him to jail for three months.
Man Pleads Guilty for Riding Bicycle on Sidewalk
Lamer Btaith pleaded guilty to riding his bicycle on the sidewalk. He dealt with a $2 fine plus costs and paid the fine.
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Lamer
Btaith
Democrats Struggle As House Campaign Shapes Up
The piece outlines Democratic party tensions over nominating a representative and senator. Colbert's independent stance worries leaders as they weigh candidates Graggwood and Padgett against Spencer. County delegations and potential alignments in Pike and Davie counties complicate the race and campaign strategy.
Bridges Sold by County Commissioners in Auction
The county commissioners sold five bridges in a Monday auction. Allen Vincentes Bridge Company won two bridges for 2269 and 1487.50, H. Allen & Co. won Webster Bridge for 634.50, W. B. Whitlock won Bratnut Hill for 662, total 3359.50. Other bidders included Rv. A. Braden and Harris.
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Allen, Vincentes Bridge Company
Madera
Same
Ybyns, T
H. Allen & Co
Ebster
Bratnut Hill
W. B. Whitlock
Rv. A. Braden and
Harris
Lightning shocks three boys near Epsom barn
John Tomey and two companions were in front of a barn near Epsom when a lightning strike hit the rear end. TheToray lad suffered the shock for twelve hours and did not fully recover. The incident occurred during a Frigsy afternoon storm with heavy rain and thunder.
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John
Thomas Tomey
Epsom
Local land dispute over drilling on Shufflebarger farm land
A fragment indicates Elnora County Coast neighbors near the Shufflebarger farm consider drilling on their land. The Davi and Minlog company shows interest in claim rights and options amid ongoing dispute.
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Tor
Shufflebarger
May nomination fight shapes up for prosecutor post
Henry Bordinett aims to clinch the Democratic nomination at the Loogootee convention June 16 with a potential deal with Charley O'Brien to edge Arthur Greenwood. Key delegates from Martin, Daviess, Washington, Van Buren and Harrison counties influence the outcome while intra-party loyalties and rivalries loom large.
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Henry Bordinett
Loogootee
Bordinett
Charley O'Brien
Loogootea
Arthur Greenwood
O'Brien
Martin County
Daviess
Greenwood
Daviess County
Washington Township
Enos Yarbrough
John Daily
Hugh O’neall
van Buren
Harrison
Richard H. Greenwood
O’brien
Indiana Farmers Pay Major Share of State Taxes
State statistician Joseph H. Stubbs calculated that farm property, 60.6 percent of Indiana's total assessed value, contributes $2,931,729.13 to the 12 cent levy on the general state fund for 1905, compared with $1,499,729.42 from city property, $188,675.65 from town property, and $217,702.65 from all other property.
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Indiana
Joseph H. Stubbs
Stubbs
General Assembly
Eugene Wilder Acquitted In Check Fraud Case
Eugene Wilder was acquitted in Pike circuit court of trying to obtain money on a check drawn on Peoples National Bank with no funds in the bank. The jury deliberated fifteen minutes. Wilder previously served as an agent for the Starr Plano company in this city.
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Eugene Wilder
Pike
Peoples National Bank
Wilder
Starr Plano Company
Senator Burton Sentenced Over Railco Case
United States Senator Ralph Burton of Kansas must serve six months in jail and pay a $2,500 fine for acting as special counsel for Railco Grain and Securities of St. Louis while holding Senate office.
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United States
Ralph Burton
Kansas
Railco Grain and Securities Company of
St. Louis
Senate
Pension Voucher Rule Issued by Pension Department
The pension department orders all notary publics that future vouchers may not be signed unless the recipient is present with the voucher. A heavy fine is imposed for violations.
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Pension Department
Notary Public Voucher Practice Supposedly Prohibited
A historical text notes that notaries public signed vouchers as if the issuer was present, a practice described as unlawful though customary. Authorities issued orders to stop the practice, with heavy fines for violations and possible revocation of commissions.
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Watacles
Moore receives threatening umbrella motive amid illness
C Bruce Moore, the gentleman who faced a threat at the Hyatt, received from W D Logie a warning umbrella as a result of Logie's earlier suicide attempt. Logie has recovered and reports taking a job with another firm after leaving Longley Lowe & Co of Chicago.
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C. Bruce Moore
Hyatt House
W. D. Logie
Hyatts
Logie
Moore
Longley, Lowe & Co
Chicago
Young Boy Recovers After Barn Loft Fall Near Petersburg
Ralph Johnson son of rural carrier W S Johnson escaped serious injury after stepping on a tilting board in a barn loft on Petersburg road. He fell ten to twelve feet, suffering severe bruising but no broken bones.
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Ralph
W. S. Johnson
Johnson
Petersburg Road
Danner Moves Clothing Store from Elnora to Odon
W. J. Danner of Odon moved his clothing store from Elnora to Odon where he already ran a similar shop. The change places the business in his home town for continued operation.
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W. J. Danner
Odon
Elnora
Militia Company Mustered In At Zinkans Hall
Sixty eight men were mustered into the state militia by Lieut. Norman Peck of Indianapolis. Hugh G. Faith elected captain with Joshua A. Evans first lieutenant and Franklin L. Snider second lieutenant. Grover Allen contested the second lieutenant post. Company to be armed with Krag rifles and wear blue and khaki uniforms. Captain Faith to appoint sergeants and corporals from six named, and recruit to full 104 men. List of members includes Faith, Snider, Allen, Hale, and many others.
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Norman Peck
Indianapolis
Zinkans’ Hall
Hugh G. Faith
Joshua A. Evans
Franklin L. Snider
Snider
Grover Allen
Edgar E. Hale
Krag-Joergeson
Faith
Evans
Captain Henry H. Hyatt III Visits With Ill Heart
Capt. Henry H. Hyatt III is briefly ill with heart trouble during a visit but is able to be up. His condition causes uneasiness among well wishers at the scene.
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Henry H. Hyatt
Obituary notices from a Petersburg Indiana city column
Several obituaries are reported for Petersburg residents. Mrs. Lucian F. Corning, 103 West Walnut, dies at 1:15 PM from paralysis. Lewis Corning, 62, is noted. Catherine Duffy, 66, dies at her daughter Mary Reis’ home after asthma. Lizzie Farrell’s body is brought from Vincennes for burial in Plainville. Daniel Lewis, 47, dies in Evansville hospital from an abscess and mental decline. Mrs. Algina Harris, 66, dies at Bicknell. James M. Harris is her husband. Albert Hunter dies near Montgomery from puerperal convulsions. Denny dies of general debility at 62 after a year ill. The column mentions other local figures and burial plans in Petersbu rg area.
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Sarah Corning
Pacian Corning
Hugh Aikman
Indiana
Aife
Isaac W.cCormick
West Walnut Street
Bette
Lewis Corning
Alkman
Corning
Indianapolis
T. T. Ethc
Bloomfeld
Frank Corning
Mrs Corning
M. E. Church
Order of Medern Stars
Rebekahs
Catherine Duffy
Patrick Duffy
Ma Duffy
Mary Reister
Duty
Patrick O'Neal
Edward Brady
John Healy
David Wade
Sta Hd
John Daily
Dunty
Reis
Dias Dant
Thomas Duffyj
Peter Duffy
Madison
Lizzie Farrell
Vincennes
Plainville
Nook
M. E
Farrell
Tia
Daniel Lewis
Evansville
Thomas Lewis
Algina Harris
Gerge’ Hartman
Thi City
Bicknell
James M.harris
Democratic Knights Hold County Convention with Law and Order Theme
The Knights of the Golden Oats advance a June 3 convention with an open afternoon meeting and an indoor session at night. Governor Henry is slated to deliver the principal address and the date was moved to June 8 to accommodate him. Republicans reportedly exploit a law and order platform amid indictments of some Democratic nominees.
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Knights of the Golden! Oats
Hiniy Wit
Grands Jury
Stone quarry near Wallner opens after prospect
Mr. M. G. O'Neall of Washington reports ashore Tuesday while inspecting his stone lap near Wallner. He believes valuable deposits lie beneath the surface and that a new quarry is opened and equipped at once pending further evaluation.
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Bedford
Mm. G. O'Neall
Washington
Wallner
Coroner Candidate Dr Rowland Faces Ticket Tension
A reader states Dr C L Rowland did resign from the county Democratic committee and that the chair refused to acknowledge it. Rowland says he announced the move publicly and fears Democrats may need to replace him, though he plans to stay on the ticket.
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Alfordsville
The
Herald Gays
Herald
C. Il Rowland
Democratic Committee
L. Rowland
Athens
Hei
C Ehairman
Woman of Braddock Weds Local Man in Seaside Ceremony
Miss Katherine Keller daughter of the late Councilman Keller of Seventh Street married R. Steinmetz a machinist from Braddock Penn at Father Doyle's residence on Thursday evening Father Garrity officiated Keller attended the local high school and was described as well liked.
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Katherine Keller
Keller
Seventh Streets
R. &. Steinmetz
Braddock
Penn
Father Doyle
Father Garrity
Miss Keller
Heroe
Juggelyonn Rid dle and BE Laughlin in ER motion
In a train between El Nora and Washington a judge asks Laughlin to overrule a motion after Latshilh bumps his head on a window. Laughlin replies with a request for intervention.
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Odon
BE. T. Laughlin
Elnora
Washington R Tly
Latshilh
Laughlin
Miss Burke Enters St Marys of the Woods for Training
Miss Annie Marle Burke daughter of Matthew F. Burke goes to St Marys of the Woods to join the Sisters of Providence for two years of preparation. A graduate of Marys of the Woods school and Simons Academy, she is accompanied by her father on this visit.
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Annie Marle i Burke
Matthew F. Burke
St. Marys of the Woods
Tha’ Sisters of Providence
Marys of the Woods School
S¢ Simons Academy
St. Marys
George A Faith Appointed Manager of Lincoln County League
George A Faith has been appointed manager of the Lincoln League for this county. The appointment came through Will H. Hays to Sullivan, Manager of the league in this district, and is described as a good one.
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George A. Faith
Will H. Hays
Sullivan
Sullivan County Faces Doubtful Sullivan Victory
The Tepeblicangs of Sullivan county mourn Conman Chaney’s district win, claiming age bias influenced the result and that extensive plans are underway to carry the county. Indianapolis iNews notes the county, long a Democratic stronghold, now faces questions amid Civil War era tensions.
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Sullivan County
Conman Chaney
Ted
Indianapolis
iNews
Tuberculosis Death Toll in Indiana Report
Tuberculosis caused 415 deaths in Indiana in the first nine days of April per the state board of health. The victim tally includes 191 men and 224 women.
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Indiana
Estate Board of Health
Bogard Divorce Case Seeks Relief from Nelson Bogard
Della Bogard files for divorce from Nelson J. Bogard citing failure to provide, cruel and inhuman treatment, and threats of harm. The petition lists alleged abuse and seeks legal remedy.
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Della Bogard
Nelson J. Baga
Weaver Coal Mine Sold in Wheftland Transfer
Robert Mansi of Wheftland sells the Weaver coal mine to Wolf Weaver after owning and operating it for a year. The note mentions a transfer of charge and ownership.
Indiana Farmers Prosperity Shown in 1905 Stock and Dairy Data
An analysis by Indiana state statistician Joseph H. Stubbs shows most Indiana farmers own their farms. The report lists 221,897 farms with 156,229 owner owned, 2,220 managed, and 6,343 tenant farms, plus 33,? white and 1,065 colored tenant operators. It records farm product value at 203,944,639 dollars, stock farms 107,887 with 16,680,358 acres, dairy farms 6,2238 with 498,945 acres and 331,728 agricultural workers in 1905.
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Indiana
Joseph H. Stubbs
Alarm over rapid devastation of Ratnall forest Indiana
Indiana forestry officials warn the Ratnall forest faces accelerated destruction as 1905 lumber harvest totals 350 000 000 feet based on estimates from 461 firms. The bureau urges reforestation and endorses tax exemptions for land set aside as forest reserves while discussions with Gifford Pinchot explore assistance, hindered by low pay.
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Forestry Department
Department of Agriculture
Ratnall Forest
Indiana
Forestry Bureau
William Freeman
Gifford Pinchot
Chhief
United States Forestry Bureau
Ansisi
Pinchot
Accident in Loogootee Leaves Man with Severe Injuries
Robert Elmer of Loogootee awakened by a fall from a second floor window of the Brown hotel after wandering in sleep. Doctors say both ankles broken tongue bitten and back sprained. Elmer, a 26 year old glass worker from South Pittsburg, to recover. cause of somnambulism unknown.
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Robert Elmer
Loogooter
Brown
Dr. Strange
Elmer
Southern Indiana Glass Works
Loogootee
South Pittsburg
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John Eagle
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Elijah B. Smoot
Charles J. Lawrence
Alvin Woods
Frank L. Sulder
William Traylor
Nelson Roll
Ross Gaines
Walter McKinley
Chester Smith
John Quassey
Howard Baldwin
Josepa Brothers
H. H. Hyatt III
Lucian F. Corning
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Jee D. Lory
Mrgi Albert Hunter
Stata Road
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