The Coles Hire Jasper Attorney in Murder Case
Stephen Cole and son Charles, charged in grand jury indictments with murdering George Cole on a farm in the 1900s, have employed Jasper attorney Richard Milburn. The tale recounts family land disputes, trust deeds, and a series of legal actions including a prior malicious-prosecution suit. a grand jury failed to indict, and tensions over inheritance and settlements followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Cole
Charles
Eorge Cole
du Reeve Township
Richard ‘M. Milburn
Jasper
Bnes
Acomebl
Attorbey
Evansville
Steve’ Cole
Tina Cole
Rene
Cole
Tine
Daviews Sounty
Steve
Rene Cote
Tine Cole
Rene Cole
Ing Rene
Daviess County
George Cole
Leas County
George
Bleve
Georges Widileg
Charters
Cor
Gua Pidon
Jack Allen Bally
Justice of the Peace
Daviete
Elreart
Washington
Grand Jjury
Abney Brown
Jack Allen
Bedford
Serior
Gleve
Aow
Elizabeth Cole
Vincennes
Steve’n
Crawford County
Elisabeth Cole
Rehearing Sought on Three Mile Gravel Road Law
Indianapolis dispatch reports petitions for rehearing on the three mile gravel road law declared unconstitutional by the Indiana Supreme Court. Fifteen errors are alleged and cited with supporting court divisions and related cases, aiming to influence the court's merits decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiane Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Court ruling on road tax classification questioned
Fragmented OCR describes a court dispute over an act that tax or allocates highway costs to cities and towns inside or outside corporate limits. It debates whether population based classification is constitutional and if the legislature can set the tax burden without arbitrary limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferror
Jadi Lily
Court Proceedings and Road Work Advances This Afternoon
Judge Houghton opened court at 1 36 pm as commissioners prepare to pass claims and tackle road business. John O Perkins appointed to supervise gravel road repair south of the southwestern bend. W E Price and J Whitlock named for road work duties. Grand jury members arrived and began sessions, with ongoing investigations extending hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton
Courthey
John O Perkins
Teg
W.E. Price
J. Whitlock
Embezzlement Charge In Rev Varner Turas Case
Bloomfield Ind Dec reports grand jury returns indictment against Rev E vard a nitburk former pastor of the Ch ettan church of Linton for embezzling about 200 dollars from funds subscribed for a new church edifice. Church organist Mary Smith and Jeff Rome are missing. Turas rumored seen in Canada and New York, then expelled by church authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Ind
Mueie
Evidi
E@vard a. nitburk
Linton
Mary Smith
Jeff Rome
Memorial Service Held by Elks for Three Deceased
Elks lodge held a memorial service Sunday afternoon for H. A. Calvert Edward J. Eckstein and Hpetani F. Gorning. Alvin Padgett delivered the obituary as part of the lodge ceremony in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Elks
Alvin Padgett
H. A. Calvert
Edward J. Eckstein
Hpetani F. Gorning
First Regular Session Opens With Taft Era In Play
Washington scene on December 6 marks the first regular session of the new congress. Vice President Sherman presides in the Senate while Speaker Cannon chairs the House as committees are already appointed for two winter terms. Galleries are packed with officials, diplomats, and families amid formal ceremony and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Clare
Washington
Binty Firat Congress
United States
Aherman
Tha Fenste
Joseph
Cannon
Congress
Taft
Cagnon
Membeara
Bourne
Rivairies
Wa-Conmittes
House
Senate
Washim Society
National Corn Exposition Opens in Omaha Exhibits Modern Farming
Federal government and 25 states display educational exhibits on soil mining and crop improvement at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha. Three miles of prize corn and thousands of seeds—wheat oats rye barley alfalfa—are shown as judges prepare to award $50,000 in prizes and gold and silver medals to top varieties. Industry advances promise new wealth for farmers from refined plant breeding and improved varieties across diverse climates from Louisiana swamps to Wyoming tablelands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Dec
Ndt
Louisiana
Wyoming
Montana
Department of Agriculture
Lffe
Bredey
Other
Delaware
Minnesota
Nebraska
James Nn
Puidler
Northwest
Witter Moor
Agricultor
Fudge Joseph M. Carey
John Burke
North Dakota
Mumford
University of Illnois
Gifford Pincist
Agricultural exhibit showcases state farm progress and experts
A long report on a regional farm exhibit details soil types, fertilizers, crops, and irrigation across states. It highlights new wheat varieties, alfalfa rotation, cotton processing, rice farming, and a broad speaker lineup led by James N. and Gov. Burke. The event promotes economic farm power and modern agricultural methods.
Wew Passenger Trains For B and C W
Railroad men report 1904 era bustle with two new passenger trains aimed at Cincinnati and St Louis. Fast mail service from Cludodat and St Louis to Cincinnati to begin at 4 PM and reach eight o clock with eight engine orders to meet growing freight and passenger demand. The local station notes record November 1861 as a peak month with thousand dollars more business than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & C. Southwestern
Goring
the Toad
Cincinnati
St Louie
St. Louis
Waalington
Church Attendance Dampened by Sudden Cold Snap
Sunday churchgoers faced lower turnout especially for evening services as a sharp cold snap hit. At St John’s Dr Hodge urged unity to spread the gospel, arguing that many churches should unite to evangelize. He warned against sectarianism and urged independent nations to recognize a common church organization based on shared truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Hodge
Union
Tha Thas
Church
MOYs Narrow Escape In Wind Collision and Damages
Alva residents report a young pedestrian, 12 year old Moy, nearly crushed when a toppled tree limb pinned him. He was saved by bystanders, dragged free, and rushed to Norris Hospital with cuts to his face. A poplar on Meridian street fell onto a porch, minor damage ensued. A pig flew into a cherry tree during a gust near Apraw road. Burris owns the property and notes the tree’s damage. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jackson visit Florida. postcard shows Jackson at the pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva
Joh Riker
East Peart
Joesph
MoOrielt
Wasi
Nowasetvas
Wea
Norris
Nat
Tee Bar
Willlam Renneldy
Meridian
Hous
Suprany
Robert
Burris
Bedford Situation Box Wants Militia
Sheriff Thomas Hox of Bedford appeals to Governor Marshall for aid with growing unrest from the stone cutters strike. Governor Marshall seeks details from Judge James Wilson and Bedford mayor, while local businessmen oppose militia action. Eighteen hundred dollars was paid to strikers from the fund yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas ‘Hox
Bedford
Governor Marshall
Marshall
Mark Thistlethwaite
Tpte
James Wilson
Circuit Court
Wilson
Bloomington
Girtkers
Ifund
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Enoiiah Rep
Garmesishers
Garmenta
New
ELKS
Jepson’si
Chrisgpias
Jepson
Hea
Theorg
Gretta
Speaker Canyon
Taft Pel Icy” Billa
Great School For Nation's Farmers
West SE Jeweler
Seph
Meredith House Brook
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Kansas
Kahesw
Mac Dougal Store
Aidesirae
Moy
Ugh
W. L. Jackson
St. Pelene
Militia
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