Crowd Fills Court As Defense and Prosecution Clash
A large audience fills the courtroom as prosecutor Hastings finishes his two hour and five minute argument. Judge Gardiner prepares the defense while Judge Denton in Kentucky addresses the jury, arguing about sanity and unwritten laws in a high profile murder case.
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Hastings
Gecurencen
Prdea
de Bhuting
Dillon
Hale
Mr. Hastings
Gardiner
Nestor
da Yviess
Garden of Eden
Edwin L. Stanton
Hate
Reform School Sentence for Local Offenders
A damaged OCR summary notes several youths sentenced to the reformatory. Names and specifics are unclear but indicate placement and a formal transfer to reform school care.
Local Taxpayer urges Van Trees Street improvements
A reader advocates improving Van Trees Street in Washington, arguing for a modest, well graveled, brick-sided street rather than sweeping upgrades. The letter laments taxation burdens and urges care in spending to avoid debt while prioritizing public buildings, churches, and sidewalks.
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van Trees
Econor
Jon van Trees
Seventh Street
Jerusalem
Movie of Chaos With Whitecap Captain in County Jail
A chaotic report describes Whitecap Captain Maetner and others amid a tense scene near the Adiamethermoof location. It mentions a figure Warren Bor and a tied brother allegedly involved in a county jail dispute. The narration includes pejorative exclamations and a public display by officials as witnesses react with alarm.
Non-partisan reform sparks debate on governor and party influence
A statewide debate erupts over reform measures and inspection methods as lawmakers, merchants, and party leaders clash. The article notes distrust in Republican leadership and questions the governor's use of power while proposals seek a safe, trustworthy administration.
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Skr
Sirmi
Pagianapolis
Wien
Sony Taino
Amd
Repuliteatis
Marshall
Ricey Club Rites Mark Birthday Anniversary Event
A fragment notes a birthday anniversary for Abraham Tisealn at a home on Median Street. An extra program and sick event are mentioned but details are unclear. The piece references Mr. and Mrs. Boo and local men and a club setting.
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J. Boo
Deserter Captured Near Vincennes by Federal Officers
Alvan Wheeler of troop B Whirlwonth cavalry, deserting from Fort Sheridan, is arrested by Judge Robertson and Captain Adams at Vincennes. He will be taken to Fort Benjamin Harrison to claim a $50 government reward. Wheeler, a Monroe City native who enlisted in February 1907, deserted October 13 1907 and boasted of a good time since return. He lies ill in Vincennes jail.
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Vincennes
Hoe
Error May Close Schools In Twikland City
In Twikland City Indiana February 11 the error in tax levy could halt school funding until the advisory board approves a revised budget. Officials say the miscalculation affects next year’s levy and raising salaries under a new teaching pay law increases expenditure.
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Twikland City
Ind
Melon Growers Meet to Plan Freight Efficient Farming
Farmers considering cantaloupes gather at the Turk schoolhouse tonight to discuss securing enough acreage to justify freight by railcar instead of express shipment, aiming to increase profitability for melon production.
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the Turk School House
Objection to Spelling and Casting in Gosport Play
Mr Jona Kunibargr Gosport mayor objects to the spelling Gosport on the Mary Jane and Pa program and to a negro resident appearing in the street scene. He urges changes to orthography and notes no Black residents since the Civil War, calling the Warden theater to address the issues.
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New York
Jona Kunibargr
Gosport
Ind
Henhy E. Diary
Henry W. Savage
Rank C. Payne
Saveur
Ruthbarger
Purdue Universy
Lip Objectons
Odlana Arama
Warden Theater
Mr. Drumbarger
Wang
Bnr
Gessport
Goasport
Ggosport
Theater obstacles block Gosport's Mary Jane's Pa engagement
Henry E Dixey praises the play while noting its flaws and evoking homesickness. The memo cites spelling requests, garden heater program issues, and local color concerns. Gosport lacks a theater hindering arranger Claxton Wilstach and Savasna from booking the production in the town where scenes unfold.
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Henry E_ Dixey
Iself
Rombargers
Mama
Claxton Wilstach
Savasna
Mary Jane
Gosport
Sunday baseball bill passes in Indiana legislature
The Indiana House rejected sending the Tomlinson bill to engrossment 61 to 43 after a heated debate. Senate approval came on several measures including Sunday professional baseball and a uniform system of book keeping for public offices. A death in Senator Durre’s family interrupted committee action as bills on fire safety inspections health sanitation and insurance rebates moved forward.
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Indianapolis
Ind
House
Tomlinson Hquer
Committee On Public Morals
Marsh
Clinted
Talbot
Orange County
Gauss
Marion County
Kleckner
Senate
Durre
State Board
Auditor of State
Secretary of State
Atte
Berator Patterson
State Board of Health
Illinois Senate Deadlock on Thirtieth Ballot Sees No Change
In Springfield on February 11 the thirtieth ballot for senator failed to shift power. John Mitchell and John Eastman split limited votes while several candidates received scattered totals amid a broader deadlock. In Washington Mount Vernon details reported a kidnap investigation with a ransom demand tied to Leo Hermey.
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Hopkins
John Mitchell
Ballingham
Wash
Mount Vernon
Leo Hermey
Winterie
Temperance Bills Not Acted On in the House
In Indianapolis on February 11 the House did not pass the Kleckner and Tomlinson temperance bills. The Tomlinson-Procter bill would require notice for saloons, allow local option elections with 30 percent petition, preserve certain laws, adjust remonstrances, and set penalties and license terms. The Kleckner measure received a 51 to 47 defeat after a forty report was blocked.
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Indianapolis
Ind
House of Representatives
Noac von
Kleckner
Tomlinson
The Schools Honor Lincoln's Birthday Program
The city schools mark Lincoln's Birthday with a ceremonial program to celebrate the centennial birth of Abraham Lincoln. The high school program includes songs such as Columbia Freedom's Land, an invocation by Rev. E. B. Davidson, addresses by Mrs. W. B. Wagoner, recitations by Margaret Kauffman and John Hayes, and songs led by students including Your Mission and America.
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Abraham Lincoln
Columbia
Freedom's Land
Davidson
Mra
W. B. Wagoner
America
Margaret Kauffmas
New Township Trustee Probes Missing Cash to Buy Machine
Decker Indiana February 11 The township trustee C C Horrall leads a search after a defalcation tied to former Trustee Wayne Edwards. A cash shortage ends with a missing adding machine and a receipt only. Edwards is linked to a disappearance as part of the alleged misappropriation.
Fish stories flood Spencer as anglers reel in big hauls
Reports from Worthington travelers to Spencer recount highly active fish in the river. Anglers say six to eight hooks dragged along the bottom catch large fish near the railroad bridge, with daily hauls near 100 pounds. White River pollution from northern straw board mill waste drives fish into Eel River.
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Worthington
Spencer
White River
Eel River
Straw Board
Milla
Indiana
Spencer Democrat
Match Game Showcases High Scoring Bowling At The Alley
Bradley led the event with a total 2222 pins and an average of 157. Yenne posted the top single game with 159 while sharing second place with an average of 151. Teams listed include AvUs Bradley atumpp Schofield McBride Elis and Yenne Glover Roberta.
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Bradley
Ping Sgallest Avis
Yenne
AvUs Bradley Atumpp Schofield ‘McBride
Elis
Yenne Glover
Roberta
Mrs Thomas Hrothers Hosts Progressive Euchre
Mrs Thomas Hrothers entertained with a progressive euchre afternoon ending with presentations to Mrs Chas Bassett Mrs William Kart and Mrs 13 B Marquard. GO W Stewart formerly in business here now in Chicago visited Washington this morning.
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Thomas Hrothers
Neat End
Chas. Bassett
William Kart
Marquard
GO. W. Stewart
Chicago
Washington
Bait for New Plants in Brazil Ind Appeals Care on Assessments
The Factory Promoting Club in Brazil Indiana asks the county assessor to carefully appraise manufacturing properties and avoid low valuations to attract firms. They aim to keep rates affordable to entice new factories, noting water utility improvements and recent interest from a northwest store company to relocate. The group will discuss the matter at a club meeting tomorrow evening.
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Brazil
Ind
Storeel
Nortwest
House Blown Down in Wind Storm at Cincinnati Factory
A wind storm early Wednesday toppled the dry house portion of a Cincinnati seating factory. The structure was small and the load on it was not heavy, causing minor concern for nearby operations.
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Cincinnati
Valuable Suggestion Promotes Eye Tests at Optical Parlor
The notice urges readers who suffer eye strain or headaches from reading to seek eye examination. It claims refractive errors cause blur and promises corrective testing with modern methods and guaranteed satisfaction. Free examinations are offered, inviting parents to witness results.
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