Man Hanged for Edwardsport Murder Case in Illinois
A man convicted of murdering Bes Smith of Edwardsport last August 23 was sentenced to hang. The case unfolded in Knox County with testimony detailing a complicated pursuit and an attempted murder linked to early crime at a local factory. The trial occurred in Illinois where the jury faced difficulty agreeing on first degree charges. Authorities noted the involvement of several residents, including Mrs Sarah Mills and Minnie Low of Decker township.
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Berry
Bes, Smith
Edwardsport
Mastamik
Fone
Br Leseri
Vy Adib
Young Berry
Bene
Dave
Hinhi
Sie
Dee Reguert
Sarah TS Mills
Minnie Low
Decker Township
Knox Ed
Jehn H Dahan
Edwardaport
Potts Hurt in Spill at Shop Engine Pit
Potts, an employee at the shop, fell into an engine pit Monday night, bruising his side but with no broken bones. He was transported by ambulance and later said to be minorly injured and able to return to work soon.
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Potts
Mary J Kirk Dies After Illness in Cumbrack Area
Mary J Kirk wife of a farmer living near Cumbrack in the county died Monday afternoon after an illness from a complication. She was sixty six. Besides her husband she had several children. Burial will be at Mt Gilend Cemetery Wednesday morning at 11.
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Mary J. Kirk
Cumbrack
Grouth
Will and testament filed for Opher Nolker in Washington DC
The will names wife Louis Nolker and grandson Christopher Nolker as beneficiaries. It grants the home at South Washington and all personal property to the wife and grandson a portion of lot 24 in Washington. Executor William Alk named. witnesses W A Wallace and Biad B Smoot. Executed June 7, 1907 in Washington DC. Jan 17 report notes Beveridge recommendation on reappointments in Indian post office.
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Opher Nolker
Hiss
Louis Nolker
South Wash
Christopher Vle Nolker
Washington
William M. Alk- RZ
W. A. Wallace
Biad B. Smoot
Resolution censuring Ballinger presented in Senate
A US Senate member introduces a resolution censuring Secretary Ballinger based on the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry. The text notes disagreement among committee members over findings and conclusions and cites the January 19, 1910 joint resolution directing investigation.
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Washington
Purcell
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
Thar
Ballinger-Pinchot
R. Glavis
Gifford Pinchot
Democratic
Bennate
House of Representativs
Interior Department
Bureau of Forestry
Department
Agriculture
Senate
Indiana Senate Chooses Kern Over Beveridge In Joint Session
Indiana senators and representatives elected John Kern over Albert Beveridge in a joint session. The ballots showed Democrats supporting Kern and Republicans backing Beveridge. Results set Kern as the new U S senator with Beveridge to succeed March 4, marking the first time Indiana sends two Democrats to the Senate since 1897.
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Johanopolis
Indianapolis
Nif
Worth Kern
Indiana
Svére
Albert J
Senate
House
United States
Sohatorg
Base
Representatives
Sénate
Ner Hall
Jeruary
Bhively
Marion
Milton T
Jano
Levi P. Harlan
iMaxapolis
Harry E. Grube
Plym
Carleton
Evansville
Stobert E. Proctor
Elkhart
Mr. Kern
Meveridge
Wood
Lafayette
Edgar Durre
Frank M.sGavit
Whiting
Kern
Beveridge
Clare Noriiriates
Winchester
Danel Troyeny
Elishart
Heveridge
Hall
Bobj
Shively Hag
Canning Plant Receives Insolvency and Debt Claims
Court docket reveals dispute where Wisin Gibbons claims Cann ing Company owes him 1400.95 dollars and seeks control of plant assets alleging insolvency. Frank Kens and Mattingly & Myers are named in the case as parties, with claims of purchase and sale rights and machinery furnished.
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Washington
Frank C
Kens
Ae Turnék, Mattingly & Myers
Wisin Gibbons
Phatitt
Death of Rev William A Gel saster of St Michael's Church
The Rev William A Gel saster of St Michael's, Montgomery, died Sunday at St Edé hospital New Albany after an influenza fever illness of ten weeks aged forty. Father Gerdge, transferred recently to the parish, was in serious condition at New Albany hospital the previous week and died not unexpectedly. Burial services will be conducted by Bishop Bertrand at St Mary's Church New Albany with a funeral at St John’s Loogootee and interment at North Madigan Indiana near the mother’s home. The funeral procession will move from Sheaty's church in New Albany to New Middletown for burial in the Indiana Cal Nahe cemetery near the mother’s home.
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William A
Gel Saster
St. Michael's Church
Montgomery
St. Edé Hospital
New Albany
Gerdge
Gordon
Harr Uoty
Uatia’ Gerdaay Finetsi
T. John's Church
Loogootee
Charles i
Dip
Madigan
Indiana
Denis O'Donaghie
Gnd
Joseph d
Indianapolis
Sheaty
Ertrand
Heaviest Woman Dies in Vincennes Wing 4 Ward
Mrs. Katherine Schaller fifty five died in Vincennes Ind after suffering from a long illness. She weighed 327 pounds and required seven men to lay her on the cooling board. She was widow of George Schaller a saloon keeper who died years ago and had run a boarding house with Sallie Drullinger.
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Vincennes
Ind
Katherine Schaller
George Schaller
Libery
Sallie Drullinger
Vision Health Ad Promises Permanent Headache Relief
An local ad warns headaches stem from nervous system trouble and urges consulting an optician to diagnose eye related issues. It claims tablets only mask symptoms and can cause heart and nervous system damage, offering evaluation to save time and money.
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Opican
Reverend Gleaver Delivers Dickens Lecture at Opera House
The retiring First Christian pastor Rev J B Gleaver spoke on The Place Of Dickens In The Realm Of Letters before a large Opera House audience. Presenting him, Rev W P Hosken noted Gleaver’s impending departure to another field as the crowd applauded the masterful address lasting about ninety minutes. The lecture, unique to Gleaver, was not printed here and may fetch interest if published.
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First Christian Church
Opera House
Dickens
J. B. Cleaver
Cleaver
W. P. ‘Hosken
Westminster Presbyterian
Mr. Cleaver
Notable lecture challenges Dickens Bibles on Dotheboy
Honorator recalls principal characters in Dickens works and mocks their foibles while condemning the brutality of Fagin and Sikes. The crowd responds with laughter before rising in an ovation. The lecture leaves a lasting impression on the audience.
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Nee I
Mr. Cleaver
Honorator
Dickena’ Biorles
Pickwie
Dombey
Nell
Ike
Dotheboya
Trial of John Schenk case continues with Mrs Klein testimony
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 17 the Schenk trial enters its second week with Mrs Klein on the stand. She details how she learned alleged plot details from the hospitalized Schenk and describes interactions with investigators and nurses. The cross examination questions her loyalty and intent.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Schenk
Onca
Fragmentary notes on rock drilling measurements and depths
The readable text records drilling distances and rock depths with references to feet and rock thickness. It mentions varying progress and a drillers’ effort, noting figures around two to three hundred feet and gaps in the description.
Fort Worth Wife Slays Woman in Mine Shooting Case
In Fort Worth Texas Ton J Brooks wife of two years allegedly killed a woman with five bullets during a scuffle. The incident occurred on the second floor of a store. Brooks fainted at the scene and later sobered enough to claim the facts. A preliminary trial set bond at $10,000. Earlier she was known as wealthy and popular.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Ton J . Brooks
Binford
Brooks
Recount Planned After Local Senate Election Results
A recount is scheduled for next Monday after votes in the SMU and Ba election. A volunteer census notes potential overflows along the Wabash River near Terre Haute Indiana and cautions of rising water affecting bottoms.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Fouia Aitlefii Makes Historic Waterway Entry
Aitlefii records a notable water passage feat, signaling new progress in the regional waterway project. Local officials note improved access and potential economic benefits for nearby communities.
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North Dakotan
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Rhibard A. Falinett
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Studeton
Adi Pacino
Hale
Porter
Comibbons
Mpany
Iiba
Canning Company
Badatet
Cascade Linen
Resalt Store
Clapp
Pharmagy
J. B. Gleaver
Tole
Pagker
Bitter
Huispicioug
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Bae
Jaype
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