Witness Testimony in Orpet Murder Trial Sparks Courtroom Crowd
Josephine Davis testified that Starlon Lambert warned she would kill herself if Orpet moved on to another, while the state and defense debated Marion’s mood and fear of scandal. Davis described Marion’s february birthday mood and a planned letter to Orpet that yielded no reply, drawing a packed courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
Josephine Davis
Starlon Lambert
Will H. Orpet
Orper
Marion
Orpet
Celeste Yonker
Miss Davis
Hillie
Mins Davis
Mids Dayle
Wilson Defines Militarism at West Point Speech
President Wilson, speaking at West Point, defines militarism as a spirit and system. He says militarism aims to use armies for aggression and contrasts it with the citizen spirit, noting no taint of militarism in America at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
XN. Y
Wilson
America
Dublin sergeant acquitted in wartime murder case
Dublin June 14 Sergeant Robert Finch of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers was acquitted of the murder of Lieut A Lugas of King Edward's Horse Guards and William L Rice, a brewery employee, by a court martial. The sergeant testified he did not recognize the lieutenant at night and the officer was later executed after an arrest ordered by the sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Robert Finch
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Lienl
A. Lugas
King Edward's Horse, Guards
Wiliam L Rice
Flom
Lucas
Ti Wan
Three Army Officers On Trial At Leavenworth
Leavenworth Kan June 14 Capts P F Gallup Wy Gratin and W J Armstrong former student officers at the army service school here were placed on trial before a general court martial. They are charged with fraud and conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman for receiving assistance tracing maps of the fort reservation and presenting them as their own. The court adjourned until tomorrow for a witness arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
PF. H. Gallup
Wy, Gratin
W JI. Armstronz
Army Service School
Arkansas Supreme Court Rules Occupation Tax Illegal
The Arkansas supreme court declares the city of Hot Springs occupation tax illegal as it burdens nearly all business lines to cover saloon license losses after state prohibition. A similar ordinance exists in Little Rock. Also noted, F B Vennum of Champaign, trustee of Eureka College, donated 49000 for a new science laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Supreme Court
Hot Springs
Little Rock
Rock
Ark
Saxton
F. B. Vennum
Champaign
Eureka ‘College
City seeks new police chief after resignations amid turmoil
Mayor Lawton and council members search for a new police chief following Lee Hargrove’s resignation, marking the third chief this year and revealing council struggles to find a total man for the post. A separate report notes the Brotherhood of Railway Car Men receipt of a Baltimore conference telegram calling a nationwide strike on the B&O system, with some Washington shop workers walking out while others stay. Seth Brown of East Van Trees Street is praised as a skilled painter and planter, planning to save lettuce seed for next spring’s market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Buiwell Connel
Lee Hargrove
Seth Brown
East
van Trees Street
Seth
State Mods to Name Ticket for Indiana Progressives
Indianapolis June 14 Despite J Iank Hanly’s refusal to seek the progressive party nomination for governor Edwin M Lee state progressive chairman forecasts a full state ticket at the June 2 convention. Quoting Lee expect a headquarters in Indianapolis and a vigorous campaign with many names under consideration led by W D Headrick and Will Ade among others. Hanly’s decline stems from the national party’s platform missing a prohibition plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fed
J. Iank Hanly
Progressive Party
Edwin M. Lee
Progressive
Lee
Will Ade
Bronk
George Ade
W. D. Headrick
W. A. Pearson
New Albany
Headrick
Con Allergy
Lvee
Hanly
Minnesota
National Progressive Organization
Doyle Seeks Defense Privilege in Sir Roger Treason Trial
Philadelphia lawyer Michael Francis Doyle, retained to assist Sir Roger Casement, reports optimism about the defense after a long consultation in the Tower of London. Local opinion doubts Doyle will have formal status in court, though courtesies may allow solicitor privileges. Doyle will travel to Ireland before the June 28 trial to review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvondon
Sir Roger Casement
Tower of Tondon
Michael Francis Doyle
Philadelphia
Sir Roger
Doyle
Doyie
Ireland
Kyrk Bourgholtzer Wedding in St Simon's Church
Miss Gertrude Kyrk and John Bourgholtzer were united in marriage at St Simon's Church this morning at 5 30. Rev W Boland officiated the nuptial mass as the church was beautifully decorated. Miss Nelle G Thompson played the organ and Miss Regina Kretz contributed violin music.
Washington bride extends voyage and wedding notes
The report details a Washington bride's wedding, her family background, and the couple's plans for a Great Lakes honeymoon. It notes the bride as a refined young woman daughter of Myx Mary Kirk and the groom from Wynsboro Ky, described as a promising photographer. The piece also mentions breakfast after the ceremony at the bride’s home and various social events and local club activities surrounding the wedding period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Péhcer
Harold Rotrgholtzer
Roursholtzer
Great Lakes
Wensboro
Washington
Thhg
Pemotrat
A Hapmd
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Jefferson Hotel
Norristown
Bae
Ind
Seales
Crib
Ellery Bissey
Bell Phoe
Plainville Exchange
Fiust
W. J. Bacon Company
Montgomery
Jiggse
Duran
Ellis & Jones
Bellephone
Perkins
Bell
the Doress Society
First Chistian Church
M.D. T
HesTryAi
Sugartaal
Masonic—Charity Lodge No
A.masons
Hefredhments
Wallace Walker
W. M
Henry’ Alkan
Ae Ye Fane
Berlic
Rhund Muney
Dantes
Pulto
Veils
Baton
Tours
Chiesa
York
Detroie
Philada T.we
National J.du' Leal
Cricaga
Bost
Detroit Va
Boston
St. Uly
Huttleson Wi
St. Louis
McCall
Tany
Pagena ST
Main ST
Mos” the Snorf' Dry G Goods Co
Lambert Girl
Heraelf Orpet
Main
Ated
Courtmartial
Leavenworth Service School
Eureka College
Bob Babe Seas
Pat
Hahly
Linta
Sam
Gasement
Eastside Park
Ter
Mamie Keith
Vern
Margie Leverett
Gladys Dyke
Lucile Bister
Edith Waller
Helen Fornwald
Reba Smalley
Grave
Hazel Brown
Meni
M. Beigh
Deliciouy
Miss
Mary C. Shirley
Misses Lett Creager
Nettle Eliats
Alma Coffinibn
Minnie Selyis
Eifly Fulkerson
Mattie Winterottom
Ela Russell
Heuma Theotastella O
Charity Lodge
Masonic Ofwr
Henitiers
iMainyilie
F Odon
Glendale
Gertrude Smith
Catherine and
Arie Sfuward
Alice Tiewlon
Marymith
Anna Lundergan
Mary Sanford
Bertha Backes
Jeanne Bowkes
Telen Harrett
Mis Fiemar
Wisteid
Budfarge Ltrs
Maltin
Gihoan
Warriik
Posey Vandertutrs? Aviess
Knox Countiestiner Heen
Aopen
Mublie Library Commission
Pulittebraries
Henry Hy Sanborn
Public Library Commission
Judianapilis
Juda A
Mary McCartney
E. A. Harpster
Harlan Clark
Helen Scudder
Ev. Ansville
Ay A. Graham
W.C. Bell
Fayette
Sfc
Smeldah
Miami
Wilma’ Wiley
East Fourteenth “Street
Sumtmer
Yana, St. de
Ben Allen
Neal & Eskridge
A. D“Goosey
Gincinnati, Ohio
Lamepolis
If Cregey
Int
W. W. Barnett
Shy Lowe
O'Donnellbarrow Company
Metso
Palm Beach
J. Beitman
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!