Wrong pants case ends in arrest after mix up
Charles Hamilton, a middle aged man, was arrested here on a petit larceny charge. He claimed he wore two pairs of pants by mistake after occupying a hotel room. police found an old pair swapped for another man’s. He professed innocence and was held on $5 bond. The incident followed confusion amid a county court session with the jury impaneled for related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hamilton
Rome
Hamilton
Elawick
Gikeo
Hamiltton
Hamilton Wis
T.tdelphia
Mme Phoerts
Attorney General Rules High School Secret Societies Legal
Attorney General Marham, at the request of Superintendent Cotton, states that school authorities may suspend or expel pupils for affiliating with secret societies if the groups violate school board rules. He notes the issue, citing concerns about secret character and subterfuge in student organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genral Marham
F A. Corton
Cotton
Michigan City
Achonce
Hig
Unclear OCR segment world events noted
Fragmentary OCR text presents no coherent event or identifiable proper nouns. Readable fragments suggest names and places but lack context and dates to form a factual summary.
Fragmented OCR Note on Local Events and Persons
Fragmented text references a broker, dates, a deer room incident, and multiple names and places. It is unclear but indicates a dated event with individuals and a potential sale or meeting. No coherent narrative or verifiable details are present.
Fragmented OCR Note Amid Unclear Phrases
Fragmented readable phrases reference New York, Nan, Lp and Mite. Text lacks coherent events or names. Summary captures uncertain content present without inventing details.
Age Permanent Board on Tariff and Home Rule Bill Passes
The house passes the home rule bill as the tariff permanent board is convened. Congress appoints police commissioners and assigns immediate missions to city leaders. Mayors of cities vested in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tariff Commission Demand Dominates Indiana Convention Debate
At Indianapolis the 42 state convention urged immediate creation of a permanent national tariff commission to study farm and industrial data, expand foreign trade, and set reciprocal trade terms. Debate centered on the word demand and featured Indiana Senator Beveridge. several speakers were absent due to illness or business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Congress
Congresa
National Tariff Commission
Una
Senate Aims For Immediate Repeal Of Metropolitan Police Law
Senate moves to repeal a metropolitan police statute amid varied legislative activity. The body debates plumbers trusts provisions and county funding for ferries as lawmakers consider wage bills, public contracts, and local government reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itvuse
Senate
Munewe Normal School
Second Explosion Hits Mine No 18 Near Benton
A second explosion at Mine No 18 of the Deering Coal Company near Benton occurs Wednesday, more severe than the first which entombed four shot firers. Rescue party reached near bottom, found fire, returned to shaft mouth, and the mine was later sealed. It is unlikely all four bodies will be recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Deering Coal Company
Valuable Suggestion On Eye Strain And Testing
Reader tips on reducing eye strain during long reading sessions. The notice advertises a modern optical parlor offering free examinations and testing with guaranteed satisfaction.
Railroad Trespass Fatalities Rise in 1908 Reports
Railroad reports compiled by the Pensylennia system show 657 trespassers killed and 790 injured in 1908, with 22 killed in 1907. Together the two years tally 1,479 deaths on this system, underscoring a state railroad commission call for severe penalties for trespass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensylennia Railroad
Ihe
State Railroad Commission
Match Game Between Avis and Hradjey Teams Collapses
A Mitch game of bowling planned between Avis and Hradjey teams collapsed last night as two players quit. Hradjey's squad led 1310 to 1245 in the unfinished contest. Emily Virginia Mason, a Kentucky native famed for aiding Union soldiers at Libby Prison, is mentioned in the writeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis
Tyes
Nottc
Hradjeys
Hradtey
Roberts
Fish
Yeon
Avig
Thateas
Summers
Stumpy
Migs
Emily Virginia Masom
Kentucky
Libbey Do
Washington
Pereon
Damage suit settled in Sullivan County case
The damage suit of May Allen representing the Edgar estate against Knox based coal company was settled after mediation this week. Attorneys Pederti Padgett and A Hoo Greenwood represented the plaintiff while the defendants were absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Allen
Edgar
Coddern
Tadoina Coal Company
Sullivan County
Vincences
Allen
Knox
Maatter Pederti & Padgett
Laintiff
Rooster Crossing Bill Aimed at Marion County Farms
Representative Zearing of Marion County introduced a bill to curb trespassing by fowl on neighboring farms. The measure targets chickens ducks geese turkeys and other birds and would impose penalties for crossing onto adjacent properties. The brown hen and her mate would be kept at home or on the farm, under the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Hammond
Dary Bert
Superior Court
Lake Bounty Cnurt
Lake
Porter
Crowe Point
Mothe
Zearing
Marlon Candy
Marion County
Indiana Senate debates county local option repeal influence
Report from Indianapolis outlines Republican and anti saloon lobbying to block Tomlinson measure. Senators argue over timing and amendments as counties prepare February votes on local saloon option and license terms with demands for a single saloon per 500 people and a $1000 license provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Enquirer
Tomlin Roy County
Senate
Committee On Finblle
Froctor
Fleming
Anti-Saloon League
Mattingly
Morals Committee
Soci
Ates
Durre
Orndorf
Hagham
Prohibition Party
Republicans
Knights of Columbus Carnival Draws 1200 for Midwinter Fest
The Knights of Columbus hall hosts the second eight's festivities drawing about 1200 attendees. Audience paid 10 cents adults 5 cents children with door receipts around 105.50. Morse of Mer ry makers from Longview and Montgomery join the carnival amid music jokes and stereopticon views. Tonight features a stronger vaudeville bill and chicken supper proceeds likely push total receipts past 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
K. of C
Loogvee
Merryimakers
Loogeotee
Cangel Jwure
Montgomery
Bleter
Charles
Kidwell
Washington
World and News to Fight Extradition in Washington Indictments
Bowers and Sands counsel for the World say no statement on indictments but indicate defendants may face a hearing in New York unless they waive examination. The World argues extradition threatens press freedom and could invite broad indictments for published material. Indianapolis News owners Delayan Smith and Charles Williams contest extradition, arguing offenses occurred in Indianapolis where the paper was published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indianapolis
Ind
Delayan Smith
Charled K. Willams
Indianapolis News
Federal Grand Jury
Washington
Ane Noubted
Distriet of Columbia
Tariff Commission Convention Attracts National Leaders In Indianapolis
Indianapolis hosts a tariff commission convention this week with attendees from major cities nationwide. Mayor Russell and Thomas Nugent represent the city, and prominent speakers are billed to address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Russelll
Thomas Nugent
Thia City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martin County
Houghton
William
Lise de
Mongars
Toho
Hove
Italia
Jury
Hevis
DE Cries
Serioul Studenta
Hyde
Saul
Phansuikhness
Zephyr Gagham
Linon
Suitiox
Glengary
Zephyr
Copenhagen
Carer
India
Siippeg
Foot
Deer Amroom
Pere
Kane
Putin
Serge Bove
Dion
Kisseb
Nan Lp
York
Carl Phot
Hesner Burtony
Terre Haute
The
Scott Undertaking Company
Benham Undertakte
Any
E. Main ST
Gary
Ini
DHL
Howard
Lee
Miesesaerke
Igishaly
Gila News
Tien
Cheeas
Pennsylvania
Vetecan
Migtel
Crete
Dagrita
Cay
Ferrera
Enuntias
Ferrere
Ferrer
Honan
Tie
Heald
Wes
Watch
Railroad News
Rooster
World and News
Autocrac
Bis
Peter Huddlesod
St. Louis
Tariff Commission
Jepson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!