Governor urged to commute Vermont execution
Vermont Governor Bell faces pressure as Mary M. Hogers awaits execution after multiple reprieves. The Star notes delays stem from ongoing legal questions and urges a timely commutation if the governor cannot approve the death penalty. The case has been debated for months amid constitutional challenges and appeals.
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Vermont
Star
Mary M. Hogers
Thurderest
Bell
United States Supreme Court
Menthy
Fragmentary Court Note Hints at Extended Sentence
A garbled OCR line suggests a defendant resisting a long sentence as the case proceeds. The text implies efforts to wear down the process to maximize delay before sentencing.
Closed arc lamps tested by city electric light company
Four closed arc lights are being tested by the City Electric Light Company on Main Street at Meridian East Second East Fourth and East Fifth streets. Citizens and others watch as the city weighs better lighting options. Poor machinery at the test site and the use of direct current, instead of alternating current, limit the evaluation.
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Ars
City Electric Light Company
Main
Meridian
East Second
Fourth
Est Fifth
Dyer Property Sold on East Van Trees Street
The Dyer property on East Van Trees Street between Second and Third was sold by the executor Dr. John FitzGibron to Miss Alica Sinnott for 1,000 cash.
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Dyer
van Trees Street
Betwreen
John FitzGibron
Alica Sinnott
Circuit Court Adjourns Until Tuesday of Next Week
The circuit court adjourned Friday afternoon until Tuesday morning of next week. The jury will come in on Thursday. The docket for the week centers on the settlement of the saloon cages, which were set for trial in that time.
Washington Elks elect secretary in Friday vote
George Sanford chosen secretary of the Washington Elks Lodge during Friday night meeting as Heilman from Wadsworth departs the city in a few days. The vote established Sanford in the post amid quiet ceremonies and local group support.
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Heilman
Wadsworth
George Sanford
Washington
Judge of Elks
Robbers Strike Second Hand Store On East Second Street
The J C Clayborne second hand store on East Second Street was broken into Friday afternoon. Goods valued at about 100 were stolen including fourteen watches eighteen watch chains eight razors and five revolvers. Entry was gained through a back window using a method similar to prior robberies. The loss is attributed to locals familiar with the shop and its surroundings.
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J. C. Clayborne
Eaat Second
Main
Clayborne
Railroad racket and railroad workers brief
Henry Wagoner and Joe Slowgon are in Chicago. Charles Coen from the round house visits his sick sister in St. Louis. Gus Franklin quits his pear chop job and will return to Sumner. Charles Newman to move here from Brazil next week. formerly in the fourth ward. W. Kessler, engineer in Olney, IL, is in hospital with throat trouble.
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Henry Wagoner
Joe Slowgon
Chicago
Charles Coen
The
Round House
St. Louis
Gus Franklin
Sumner, Oh
Charles Newman
Brazil
W. Kessler
Olney
Mr. Kessler
Graham Better As Lightning Victim Struggles On
John Graham, a Hartison township farmer, remains critically ill days after a lightning strike killed his son. Physicians report gradual improvement though paralysis persists below the knees.
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John Graham
Hartison Township
Gazette and Herald Men Accept DeMocrat Baseball Challenge
Edgar E Haile manager of the Gazette and Herald team and John Mattingly city editor met at the DeMocrat office to accept a baseball challenge for the morning of July 2. They appeared nervous yet confident they will be ready to duel on the diamond and prove themselves worthy foes.
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Edgar E. Haile
Gazette and Hérald
John Mattingly
Democrat
Nogae Stern
Lydia E. Pinkham
Religious services announce quarterly meeting schedule
The notice lists sermons and services at several churches. Rev J M Douglass preaches hid ing behind the trees in Eden morning. Evening service introduces special songs and short sermon. Sabbath School at 3 30 p m and Y P S C E at 6 45 p m. B church holds Sunday School 9 30. Quarterly meeting led by Presiding Elder L Schoonover with 10 30 sermon and communion to follow. Business session Monday 7 45 p m. Additional sermons at 10 80 a m Judas and 1 45 p m Shams. Children day events and lectures by Rev D Cookaley and Rev D Cooksley. St Johns Episcopal tomorrow 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m Holy communion.
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P.m
J. M. Douglass
Eden
L. . Schoonover
Schoonover
Daniel Cookaley
Whitman
D. Cooksley
Messrs. Bradley
Geo. Sims
ST. John's Episcopal Church
W. A. Dennis
Fast Train Timetable Between Cincinnati and St Louis
An 1858 handbill from the Ohio and Mississippi line forecasts a sixteen hour journey between Cincinnati and St Louis. The Monné City limit ed service will cut the 438 mile run to about eight hours, while the Royal Blue limited already completes the trip in eight hours and twenty minutes.
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Ohio
Mississippi
Jin
St. Louis
Cincinnati
City _limited
Royal Blue Limited
Chaney balks at civil service limits in Washington
Representative John C. Chaney complains that civil service controls have left no government jobs for his constituents. The Star notes his attempts to place half a dozen locals and his frustration at the lack of openings, returning home discouraged by restricted congressmen's leeway today.
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John C. Chaney
Civil Service
Washington
The
Star
Knife Used In Indirect Surgery On Richard Norris
Ava lant resort in an effort to save the life of Richard Norris, a well known groceryman of this city, Dr. W. HF. Link, of Indianapolis, performed a surgical operation this morning, assisted by Doctors Henry Gers, C. P. Scudder, C. H. Verne, QL. Parr and G. W. Willeford, all of this city. Norris had been suffering from obstructed bowels since last Saturday. He withstood the operation splendidly, but the outcome remains uncertain.
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Ava Lant Resort
Richard Norris
W. HF. Link
Indianapolis
Henry Gers
C. P. Scudder
C. H. Verne
QL. Parr
G. W. Willeford
Sorria
Fifty Five Open House and Teachers License Exam
Superintendent McHenry conducts an open house as a large crowd attends the county teachers license examination with fifty five participants. The piece includes a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and pneumonia prevention, touting a sample bottle offered by J N Jones drug store.
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McHenry
Vietim
Myrra
Cearfoss
J. N. Jones Drug Store
Price Ste
New Summer Musical Service At Presbyterian Church
Rev J M Douglass will introduce a new form of service tomorrow evening at the Presbyterian church. The printed service features special music by the choir responsive readings and several hymns with a short sermon. It is a musical service suited to summer evening worship with a cordial invitation extended to all.
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J. M. Douglass
Presbyterian Church
Business Chance in Indianapolis Seeks Partner
Offers a half interest in an established business in Indianapolis promising $5,000 monthly profits. Proposer provides figures upon request and seeks a party with strong references. Mail responses to Postoffice Box a64, Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolise
Special Church Services Announced For Tomorrow
The churches announce schedule for Sunday with low and high masses at St Marys and St Simons, communion times, vespers, and pastors listed. Shcon Dim Church adds Sunday school and junior league, preaching by Rev T Ro Ragsdale. First Christian Church holds regular services, Cumberland Presbyterian Church morning prayer and sermon themes. Presbyterian Church public worship at 10 30 a m and 745 p m.
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ST. Simon's Church
J. W. Doyle
Wm. P. Garrity
Epworth League
First Christian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Society of
Christian‘Endeavor
Davis Goes Too
Nathan Davis, whose wife vanished recently, left the city for his Ohio home after disposing of belongings. He spent a few days with relatives and plans to go west. He appeared unconcerned about his missing wife and lived on southeast First Street.
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Nathan Davis
Ohio
Davis
Firat
Atreet
Aden Hubbard Accepts Decker High School Post
Aden Hubbard, an instructor in Odon public schools, has accepted a position at Decker High School in Knox county. The move is described as a compliment to his abilities and reflects recognition of his teaching work.
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Aden Hubbard
Odon
Decker
Knox County
Hubbard
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