Indictment Debate Over Insurance Funds as Larceny
Justice O Sullivan in New York court for the general sessions holds that officers who used life insurance funds for political contributions committed larceny. He urged the grand jury to probe responsibility while District Attorney Jerome contests the charge, suggesting Perkins and Cortelyou face arrest warrants if larceny is pursued. O Sullivan refused to grant a warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice O'Sullivan
Court of General Sessions
Grand Jury
Legislative Investigating Committee
Jerome
O'Sullivan
Grard
George W. Perkins
New York Life Insurance Company
George B. Cortelyou
Cornelius N.bliss
Republican National Committee
Alton B. Parker
McCurdy Sued by Mutual Life for 3.37 Million Damages
The Mutual Life Insurance Company serves a complaint against former president Richard A. McCurdy seeking 3,370,341.66 plus interest for alleged unfaithfulness and neglect. The filing details unauthorized salary and expenses, political contributions, foreign commissions, and losses, with McCurdy accused of responsibility for most waste. Additional suits target his son Robert H. McCurdy and Metro politan agency firm H Raymond & Co, including Louis A Thebaud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard A. McCurdy
de Lancey Nicoll
Nicoll, Anable & Lindsay
Mutual
Robert H. McCurdy
H. Raymond & Co
Mc Curdy
Louis A. Thebaud
Lightning Fatal to Latter Day Saints Pastor
Rev. J. B. Lentz of Carson Iowa was struck by lightning during a Sunday sermon. The bolt, striking a chandelier above him, killed him within an hour and caused a church fire that was contained. He leaves a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lentz
Family wiped out in Reading railroad tragedy
Tragedy strikes Sudbury as George W. Neidig his two sons, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren die in an instant at Haas crossing. The wagon is struck by a fast Reading railroad train, ending the Neidig family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
George W. Neidig
Neidig
Neldig
Reading
Haas Crossing
Mother Kills Her Babe in Tragic Valeria Schwartz Incident
A report details a fatal case involving Valeria Schwartz, 27, who allegedly used a piece of gauze to suffocate her infant child. The date and full circumstances are partially obscured in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valeria Schwartz
Mary
Nazereth
Murder in Samar as Pulajanes Attack Officials
The body of Gov Curry of Samar was found badly hacked after an engagement between the constabulary and Pulajanes. Judge Lobinger and Superintendent Hoover survived. In the fighting at Magtaon 30 Pulajanes and 16 constabulary were killed or wounded. the attackers fled to the mountains after a treacherous assault on American officials attempting to photograph a surrender.
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Gov.Curry
Samar
Constabulary
Pulujanes
Lobinger
Hoover
Magtaon
Pulajanes
Capt. Jones
Magaton
Curry
Judge Lobinger
Mastaon
Col. Aguilar
Richard Ivens Is Sentenced to Hang for double murder
Chicago verdict finds Richard Grant Ivens guilty of the January 12 murder of Bessie Hollister, a Wesley Methodist choir member. The jury imposes death by hanging with attorneys promising a new trial. Ivens initially confessed, then recanted and offered an alibi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Grant Ivens
Smith
Bessie Hollister
North Side
Ivens
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church
Lincoln Avenue
Fullerton
Death of Rev. William Rees Goodwin D D
Word reaches from Los Angeles California of the death of Rev William Rees Goodwin D D former president of Brookville College Indiana who resigned in 1866 to join Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington He later led churches in Lincoln Champaign Quincy Mattoon Danville Decatur and Jacksonville and preached at Sacramento Avenue San Francisco before moving to Los Angeles where he died
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Chicago
William Rees Goodwin
Los Angeles
Cail
Goodwin
Brookville College
Indiana
Ilinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Hinois
Lincoln
Champaign
Quincy
Mattoos
Danville
Decatur
Jacksonville
Sacramento Avenue
San Francisco
Law Sets Standard Weight for One Dozen Eggs
Des Moines lawmakers pass a weights and measures bill fixing the standard weight of one dozen eggs at 24 ounces. If enacted, buyers may demand 24 ounces for a dozen eggs, regardless of scale readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tack Sparks Fatal Phoenic Powder Explosion
A carpet tack jammed between cog wheels sparked a blast at Phoenic Powder Works in East St Louis, causing a fatal explosion that destroyed the facility and harm workers. Investigators seek the exact cause and responsible parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St
Beed Packers Immunity Ruling Leaves Corporations to Face Trial
Sixteen beef packers and several individuals won immunity from prosecution in the U S district court led by Judge Humphrey. Corporations Armour Packing Co Swift Co Cudahy and Fairbank face possible fines up to 125000 under five counts. Officials say prosecutions will resume next fall for the corporate defendants while individuals gain immunity. Washington officials question the ruling and vow to pursue antitrust actions elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States District Court
Humphrey
J. R. Garfield
Armour Packing Company
Armour & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Fairbank Canning Company
Swift & Co
Ono
J. Ogden Armour
Charles W. Armour
Louis F. Swift
Edward F. Swift
Charles N. Swift
Edward Cudahy
Arthur F. Evans
L. A. Carton
Edward Morris
Ira N. Morris
Arthur Meeker
T. J. Connors
Patrick A. Valentine
A. H. Veeder
Robert C. McManus
D. E. Hartwell
Washington
Chicago Packers
Century mine death toll reaches 26 in Wheeling
Two more bodies were recovered from the Century mine on Sunday, bringing the death list to 26. All others are accounted for as funerals for 20 victims were held. The miners union will assist bereaved families lacking clothing and food.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Century
Miners’ Union
Terrible Fate of a Farmer in Neola Iowa
Avery Howard, a farmer age six years, was found dead in a hog yard two hours after going out to feed the animals. The hogs had torn and trampled the body, disfiguring the features. It is believed Howard collapsed unconscious while feeding the hogs and was killed by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neola
Avery Howard
Howard
Fire destroys Sease Dry Goods. two businesses damaged
Ottumwa Iowa reports a Friday night blaze wiped out the J. E. Sease Dry Goods store and heavily damaged the W. J. Donelon Dry Goods firm and the First National Bank before firefighters contained the blaze. The estimated loss ranges from 75 000 to 100 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
J. E. Sease Dry Goods Company
W. J. Donelon Dry Goods Company
First National Bank
Sent to Prison: Ian-Thomas Casey Sentenced in Clinton
Jefferson City reports Ian-Thomas M. Casey former bank cashier from Clinton Mo has been sentenced to the specified term in prison for offenses connected with the Salmon bank case.
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Jefferson City
Ian—Thomas M. Casey
The
Salmon Bank
Clinton, Mo
Roosevelt Disagrees With Labor Leaders On Eight Hour Day
President Roosevelt meets with labor leaders including Samuel Gompers to discuss the eight hour day for Panama and U S government workers. He rejects broader injunction bills while signaling enforcement in abuse cases and endorses selective Chinese immigration policy. He backs government employees petitioning Congress but warns against overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
White House
Panama Canal
United States
Panama
Congress
Labor Union Warns Congress in Election Clash
The American Federation of Labor plans to mobilize against candidates unfriendly to its labor agenda. Samuel Gompers declares a broad effort to assess congressional candidates views on an eight hour law and employers' liability etc. The campaign began with an executive council order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Executive Council
Cannon
Gardner
House Committee On Labor
Peach Crop Damaged by Cold Across Georgia
Reports from peach growing sections indicate 50 percent losses from cold Monday and Tuesday nights. Commissioner Hudson estimates damage could be 40 to 50 percent, with final figures due in a week or ten days. A 50 percent loss could mean about 2 million dollars in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Hudson
Georgia
Death: List Is. 26. Wheelings, W. 'Va.-Two additional
A brief death note lists 26 items from Wheelings, West Virginia, and adds two extra entries. The fragment confirms names and local notices without full context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelings, W
Ex-Auditor Sherrick seeks new trial in embezzlement case
Indiana reports show David Sherrick, former state auditor, convicted of embezzling 120000 plus dollars, moving for a new trial as affidavits claim a juror doubted his guilt before deliberations. petitions for his pardon gather over 50000 signatures in two days with hopes for 200000, as Boonville backers forward a signed pardon petition to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrick
Indianpolis
David Sherrick
James McCullough
Louis Held
State
Indianapolis
David E. Sherfick
Hanty
Boonville
Ind
Storage of Coal Stopped by Big Four Railroad
Superintendent Blizzard of the Michigan division receives notice to halt coal storage. About 10 000 tons were unloaded or stored in anticipation of a miners strike, with 60 days of operation possible on coal already stored. The move signals officers believe the bi tuminous threat has subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Blizzard
Michigan
Big Four Railway
Big Four
Defendants Found Guilty in City Court Gambling Case
Evansville defendants Harry Bullen Edward Smith John Miller and James Martin were tried in city court for running a gambling place and fleecing farmers John Hinsa and Fred Hittner out of several hundred dollars. Edward Smith was fined 2000, Harry Bullen 100, John Miller 400, costs taxed against all. Bullen's father was formerly chief of the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Harry Bullen
Edward Smith
John Miller
James Martin
John Hinsa
Fred Hittner
Marzin
Bullen
Adams township teacher charged in inciting riot case
Walter Barnhart, an Adams township school teacher, was arrested on a grand jury indictment for inciting riot. Several other young men from the Adamsboro neighborhood are expected to be arrested as part of the case tied to recent incidents at Hoovers, Twelve Mile, and New Waverly with promiscuous shooting.
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Logansport
Walter Barnhart
Adams Township
Adamsboro
Barnhart
Hoovers
Twelve Mile
New Waverly
State Delinquents Few in Indiana Penal Institutions
A report to the National Conference of Charities and Correction notes the average number of delinquents in Indiana penal and correctional institutions has risen four per cent in 15 years, while the state population grew over 20 per cent.
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Indianapolis
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Amos W. Butler
Indiana Board of State Charities
Four Prisoners Escape from Jail in Vircennes
Four inmates escaped by sawing their way out of the Vircennes jail. Although the turnkey locked all cells, he missed a close check and found the four in the corridors. Names listed: Harry Corrie grand larceny, Daniel Brown larceny, George White and James Lawson assault with intent to kill.
State Bank of Lafayette Liquidates Its Assets
At a stockholders meeting the State Bank of Lafayette decides to liquidate and transfer assets and business to Merchants National Bank due to the ill health of cashier Jacob Oppenheimer. The State Bank’s affairs are closed at once and the business is moved to Merchants National Bank.
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Lafayette
State’ Bank of Lafayette
National ‘Bank
State Bank
Jacob Oppenheimer
Mercharta’ National ‘Bank
Boston Owners Vote Million for Terre Haute Rail Extension
Terre Haute plans an extension to link city lines with Indianapolis and Ohio systems after Boston Owners vote 1 million dollars. The action aims to connect Terre Haute interurban lines with regional networks.
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Terre Haute
Boston
Terre ‘Haute
Indianapolis
Ohio
Indiana Political Gossip: Major Writer Charles
Indiana gossip columns note Charles Major as a prominent figure, with hints he authored works such as When. The fragment suggests discussion of Major’s literary contributions and public profile.
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Indiana
Charles
Major
Former Indiana Auditors Owed State Large Sums
Indianapolis report says J O Henderson former Democrat auditor 1891 to 1895 owes state 91962.85 and A C Daly Republican auditor 1895 to 1899 owes 23667.74 for fees illegally retained. Governor referred the finding to the attorney general to sue for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State
J.O. Henderson
A. C. Daly
Purdue Hazers Expelled for Head Shaving Incident
President W. E. Stone of Purdue university expelled seven students who shaved a young farmer in the winter agriculture course and daubed his head with green paint. The offenders confessed and were summarily dismissed after Stone investigated the incident in Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue Hazers
Lafayette
W. E. Stone
Purdue University
Stone
Attorneys sue estate for six thousand dollars in Indiana case
Jeffersonville based George Holzbog with others summoned to Brownstown testify in a suit brought by Frederick C. Scholz and Robert J. Light of Indianapolis against the estate of the late Louis Schneck of Seymour. They claim 6009 dollars for services said to be rendered in 1901 and 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
George Holzbog
Brownstown
Ind
Frederick C. Scholz
Robert J. Light
Indianapolis
Louis Schneck
Seymour
Operator Sentenced for Rail Disaster at Summan
Thomas Bascom of Springfield Indiana received a sentence from Judge McMahon in Porter County to serve from one to fourteen years in the penitentiary. Bascom, an operator for Batmore and Ohio railroad, became intoxicated and threw a switch at Summa n causing forty two disastrous wrecks.
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Laporte
Thomas Bascom
Springfield
McMahon
Porter County
Bascom
Batmore & Ohio Railroad
Summan
Trustees Named for Indiana Village of Epileptics
Gov. Harry appointed three trustees to the Indiana Village of Epileptics board. Charles L. Heary of Indianapolis, Republican, serves one year. Enoch G. Howgatée of Bloomington, Republican, two years. Silas Hale of Geneva, Democrat, three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Harry
Indiana
Charles L. Heary
Enoch G. Howgatée
Boomington
Silas Hale
Geneva
Tollhouses Dynamited in Washington County
Farmers blew up two toll houses on the grave road through Hardinsburg and Fredericksburg after officials refused to buy the road despite a public vote. The dynamiting occurred about two o'clock in the morning and was led by local farmers in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Washington County
Hardinsburg
Fredericksburg
Hunter Kills Hammond in Hunting Accident: Schmidt Dies
In a hunting accident near Tolleston Kred Schmidt, a young farmer, accidentally shot himself. His younger brother, present, attempted to drag him to help, but Schmidt died in his brother's arms.
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Hammond
Tolleston
Kred Schmidt
Schmidt
Early Allen County settler George B. Lawrence dies
Hon George B Lawrence died at the old homestead in Aboite after an 1863 settlement in Allen county. He served two firms in the legislature as representative of Allen county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Hono
George B. Lawrence
Aboite
Allen County
Brick Renominated by Thirteenth District Republicans
The Thirteenth district Republican convention in Warsaw renominated Hon. A. L. Brick of South Bend to run again for Congress. There was virtually no opposition at the meeting.
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Warsaw
A. L. Brick
South Bend
Congress
Damages Awarded in Suit Against Lake Shore Railway
Charles A. Johnson of Laporte was awarded 15000 dollars in his suit against the Lake Shore Railway company for loss of his right leg and arm at Walls years ago. He sued for 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Charles A. Johnson
Lake Shore Railway Company
Walls
Marion Man Killed at Sheldon Foster Glass Plant
Alexander Anderson formerly of Marion was shot and killed instantly at the Sheldon Foster Glass Factory in Chicago Fergnts by Morris Conley, a fellow former Marion worker.
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Marion
Alexander Anderson
This Place
Shel don-Foster Glass Factory
Chicago
Fergnts
Morris Conley
Child Burned to Death in Ireland Inc Incident
Three year old Christian Parker of Ireland Inc died after being burned by an open grate while playing nearby. Authorities report the accidental ignition occurred in Evansville and investigated the family unit involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Christian Parker
Ireland, Inc
Woman Dies After Swallowing Poison Advertising Powder
Mrs. John Jefferson of Kokomo swallowed a supposed headache powder given as an advertising sample. The powder was poison and she died within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
John Jefferson
Dr. Marshall V. Wilson Dies at 61 in Medora
Dr. Marshall V. Wilson, 61, longtime Medora physician and oldest active practitioner in the county, died after several weeks of illness due to complications. He had practiced medicine for 45 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Wilson
Brownstown
Marshall
Miller boom for Indiana governor raises questions in 1908 politics
Indianapolis Attorney General Miller faces pressure from Republicans as talk of a 1908 gubernatorial bid grows. He resists early candidacy, noting it is too soon, while a Columbia Club beefsteak event spotlighted the enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Whitehead
Starr
Indianapolis
Miller
Columbia Club
Mr. Miller
Gov. Miller
Indiana
Hanly
Harry B. Darling
Laporte
Supreme Court
Michigan City Dispatch
J.K. Risk
Lafayette
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York
M'Curdy
Mutual Life
Iowa
Gov. Curry
Richard Ivens
Mrs. Hollister
Beef Packers
Federation of Labor
News OF Indiana
Attorney’ General
Attorney’s
Indiana’treasury
J. O. Henderson
Kokomo Dispatch
Henderson
William O’keefe
Plymouth
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