Life term for Hooper in double murder at Sullivan
Frank Hooper of Hicknell was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment at Michigan City after a two week trial in Sullivan. The jury, which debated overnight, ruled Hooper sane at the time and convicted him for the April saloon killings of John Gaither and Andrew J. Dant. His attorneys filed a motion for a new trial.
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Sullivan
Dnd
Dan
Frank Hooper
Hicknell
Miurier
Michigan City
Fred. Bays
Indee W. H. Bridwell
Hooper
Bicknell
John Gaither
Andrew J. Dant
Hagper
Gaither
Dant
Married at Meridian and Wal inne streets by Methodist minister
William Ernest English and Miss Lula Edna Buck, a well known couple from Elnera, were married by Rev. Hayden H. Alien at 2 o'clock this afternoon at his home on Meridian and Walinne streets.
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William Ernest English
Lula
Edna Buck
Elnera
Hayden H. Alien
Meridian
Wal Inne Streets
St Andrew’s banquet plan mocks Burns in January
Washington dispatch notes St. Andrew’s society will ban women from a January 25 banquet celebrating Bobby Burns and likens the choice to "whusky" or no ladies. Guests include Andrew Carnegie and the British ambassador. A February women’s night is planned with wives as honored guests and no whisky. Separate item reports House denying Taft’s request to detail a personal aide with rank of colonel.
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Washington
St. Andrews Society
Bobby Burne
Andrew Carnegie
Burns
St. Andrew's
House
Taft
Jan
Army
Navy
Confession Ties Stump to Hearst Letter Sales
Washington June 17 Charles Stump testified he sold Standard Oil letters to men employed by William Randolph Hearst. He named two New York Journal players but refused to reveal Eddy and Aldridge. Witnesses connected Archbold and Chamberlin to the letters and Hearst offices.
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Washington
Charles Stump
William UR. Hearst
George Stump
Archbald and Lettators Quay
Hen“s Chamberlin
Mooney
New York Journal
Stump
Archbold
Robinson Becomes Governor in Ceremonial Inauguration
A fragmented report describes the ceremonial inauguration of Governor Robinson. Joe Tepresenipits, escorted by Speaker G. W. Doraghey and former governor, presented by WLI Old ham, with Hudson of Marion presiding, as a bill to require calls for state county or district offices faced debate though the national office candidates were not included. The piece centers on protective concerns for Robinson rather than policy.
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Sive Ceremonien
Joe Eee
Itp
G. W. Doraghey
Wli. Oldham
Jsenate
Hudson
Marion
Ito
Rohingon
Schiff valet faces Sulzer over commuted sentence
Albany report says Brandt, once Schiff valet and now serving 25 years for burglary, has been delivered to Gov Sulzer to review the petition. The governor plans to act today seeking substantial justice, while some observers deem the warden's direct delivery to be irregular and potentially illegal. Civil War balloon pioneer Scott dies in Los Angeles at 80 after car crash injuries.
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Albany
Tian
Sulzer
Foulke E
Brandt
Schiff Valet
Dunne’ Ware
Darglary
Scott
Los Angeles
C. Lowe
Lowe Observatory
Brofi Lowe
Allens
Richmond
Mann
Floyd
Claude Allen
Hillsville
Local shoe seller hosts leaders for Tarrytown golf ride
John D., a shoe seller, makes the most of spare time by playing golf every morning and taking long automobile rides each afternoon. He invites five leaders for a ride around North Tarrytown, sharing plans to beautify the area. Rides last about two hours.
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Yoho
Buny
Tarrytown
John
Flood isolates Evansville and Louisville rail routes hit by slides
Evansville Indiana reports the worst flood since 1884 with a 46.0 foot gauge, four inch rise in 24 hours. Water covers main tracks on several lines, cutting off communication and forcing detours. Lawrenceburg Indiana faces a levee break threatening the town, while Covington Kentucky resident Andrew Weger drowns after his skiff capsizes.
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Evansville
Ind
Evensville
Ohio
Pigeon Creek
Rive
iSouthern
French Lick
Fairview
Blankenburg
Lawrenceburg
Cincinnati
Jevee
Covington
Ludlow
Bellevue
Newport
Dayton
Andrew Weger
Chum of Twain A Murderer Kills Restaurant Owners
In Puebla two restaurant proprietors were shot by Ad Johnson after a dispute over finances. Johnson killed Mrs Ray with two breast shots and then fatally shot himself, having been a boyhood chum of Mark Twain in Hannibal Missouri.
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Puebla
Johnson
Ce Murray
Sure Ray
Mark
Hannibal, Mo
Gzar's Brother Loses Rank in Imperial Reproof
St. Petersburg presents a brief noting Grand Duke Michal, brother of Emperor Nicholas, lost rank for marrying a woman in a private life against the emperor's will. The action reflects court discipline and succession politics in the imperial family.
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St. Petersburg
Michal
Nich
Government to Keep Dynamite Evidence Intact
A conference in Washington between Attorney General Wickersham and Charles W. Miller of Indianapolis resulted in a decision to retain all dynamite conspiracy trial evidence. The government will not send items to state authorities for prosecution under state laws unless state officials request it.
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Washington
Wickersham
Charles W. Miller
United States
Indianapolis
Senate Rejects Amendment to Omnibus Claims Bill
Washington January 17 the senate defeated by 1 to 21 vote the amendment to the omnibus claims bill that would have provided for the payment of the French spoliation claims.
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Washington
Senate
Senate approves legislative and judicial appropriations
Washington January 17 The senate passed the legislative and judicial appropriations totaling about 33.385 million dollars.
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Washington
Senate
Concentration of Wealth Debate Highlights Banking Power
Washington reports from January 17 describe warnings about growing wealth concentration in New York and its national impact. George M. Reynolds of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago testified on centralized supervision and the money trust, noting bank mergers, deposits, and that concentr ated power poses a potential danger even as he defended the system. Lincoln servant Mary Yakey, aged 104, noted as one of the oldest Black women in northern Illinois, died in Harrisburg Illinois with ties to Abraham Lincoln's era.
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Washington
New York
George M. Reynolds
Ionothaeareal and Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Tmeyer
Money Trust
Heynolds
Nr Reynolds
Trout and Savings Companies
Reynolds
Ldireetorie
Chicago
John Bs. Forgan
Dotermeyer
Masgea
Concentra
Lincoln Sarvant
Oles
Harrisburg
Mary Yakey
Mwlinois
Pervant
Abraham Lincoln
Irish Home Rule Bill Passed Commons by 110 Vote Margin
The Irish Home Rule bill cleared the House of Commons by 367 to 257 and moves to the Lords where defeat is expected. Key figures include Redmond and Smith as divisions mark rejection motions by 258 to 268 and 267 to 257. The measure promises religious freedom, limited Privy Council void powers, and continued imperial control of military and land programs.
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London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Tower House
Balfour
Privy Council
Ulster
Ita Fuarces
United Kingdom
Nue
Westminster
Two Hearts in One Body Reported by Doctor
Easton in Pennsylvania tale of a child mother and siblings all reportedly born with two hearts. Dr Morgenstern noted a right side heart then another on the left after examining the family at Horton Perkins residence. The physician confirmed multiple family members share the condition.
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