Witness Refuses to Identify Dr Craig in Knabe Case
Shelbyville dispatch reports Carry W. Haskett, key state's witness, declined to positively identify Dr. William L. Craig near Dr Helene Knabe’s flat the night of the Indianapolis murder. Defense claims the death was self-inflicted and questions the verdict’s basis amid courtroom tension.
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Shelbyville
Ind
W. Haskett
William L. Craig
Helene Knabe
Indianapolis
Tercer
Raig
Witnness
Traskell
F.ph Inman
Tiehiware Flats
Bootor Knute
Cone
Ineeway Toading
Welock
Tupiin
Seri Win Kett
Inman
Knobe
Doctor Craig
Tractor Craig
Charles Q. Purhern
Monopolis
Thoetor Nnuabe
Ralph S. Chappell
Moses HF. Leith
Tdaetor Teith
Strike Riots injure rider in Indiana riot
On December 4 in Indiana polis two street clashes erupted during a 3000 worker strike. Eugene Rutledge, eighteen, a teamster, was wounded when a strikebreaker on a wagon fired into the crowd after being taunted by schoolchildren. Police routed the crowds, and Rutledge was taken to a hospital while eight strikebreakers were questioned.
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Indiananems
Ind
Eugene Rutleslee
Rutledge
Fred
Rutledee
Painesdale
Champion Ine
Snow In Nebraska Reported From Several Towns
Four inches of snow fell in Sydney Nebraska with reports of heavy snowfall in Anes Neb and nearby areas as of December 4. Weather conditions disrupted travel and prompted local crews to monitor road safety.
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Sydney
Neb
Ath. Anes
Tufts Students Escape Bust Hall Fire in Mass
Fifty Tufts College students fled Bust hall during a blaze, forced to drop from windows and fire escapes. One student suffered slight burns. Mrs. Lee Dillman and her daughter Ruth Carol of Pueblo, Colorado, arrived to visit J. J. Dillman and Mrs. Eimer Smith on L Street.
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Medford
Mass
Tufts College
Bust Hall
Lee Dillman
Ruth Carol
Pueblo
Colorado
J. J. Dillman
Adolph Sutre Claims Final Flight as Aero Club Pilot
Adolph G. Sutre grandson of a former San Francisco mayor and holder of the first hydro aeroplane license announced his last flight. The Aero Club of America backed his claim amid reports from San J.
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Netsee
Adolph G. Sutre
San Francisco
Aero Club of America
San J
Garrett shops closing cuts 400 B&O jobs in Indiana
Four hundred workers at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad locomotive repair shops in Garrett Indiana have been laid off due to the shutdown of the big shops. Operations are expected to resume by January 1.
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la Porte
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Garrett
Local motorist held for license display violation
Joseph Armstrong, a local automobile owner, was taken into custody Thursday for failing to display required license numbers. Police Chief Woodruff arrested him as he drove along the public square. Armstrong consulted an attorney before entering his plea.
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Joseph Armstrong
Woodruff
Armstrong
Indignant Man Interferes With Merchant Policeman Gipson
Merchant Policeman Gipson recalls a strange late night encounter in the north side alley near the public square. A man groaning in a mud puddle argued with Gipson and claimed to be in his own room after being awakened. Gipson warned him to go home or face intoxication arrest, and the man shuffled away sobered but muddied.
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Gipson
Lawrence County Medical Society Elects Officers
The Lawrence County Medical Society held its regular monthly session on Thursday and elected officers for the ensuing year. Dr. Kelly of Mitchell was chosen President, Dr. J. L. Perkins Vice President, and Dr. F S Hunter Secretary. Several physicians from outside the city attended.
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Lawrence County Medical Society
Sev Cral
Kelly
Mitchell
J. L. Perkins
FS. Hunter
Elks Hold MEM IATL Session In Local Meeting
Local Elks lodge conducted the MEM IATL session with officers and members in attendance. The gathering focused on community outreach and fraternal activities, reaffirming charitable commitments and planned public events.
Insane Man Taken From City to Madison Hospital
Frank Grimes, declared of unsound mind, was Thursday taken to the Madison insane hospital accompanied by J. J. Cottom and Noble Newkirk. The young man, involved in a violent episode on Wednesday night, boarded the train this morning. friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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Frank Grimes
Madison
J. J. Cottom
Noble Newkirk
Memorial Services Amid Town Remembrances Next Sunday
Next Sunday afternoon at 2 20 o clock the annual memorial services for local tributes will be held in the Stone City Opera House. George R Durgan a prominent citizen and three time Mayor of Lafayette will deliver the memorial address. Mayor A J Fields will deliver the eulogy. The Bedford Concert Band will furnish music and vocal numbers will be led by Mrs C B McCormick. Public is invited.
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Tris
Stone City Opera
George R. Durgan
Tlk
Lafayette
A. J. Fields
Bedford
C. B. McCormick
River rises near Ft Rim Ed. farmers alarmed for corn
White River swelled to near bank full at Ft Rim ed Wednesday causing concern among local farmers about corn in the bottom. The river neared spill but did not flood banks and there seems little chance of an outflow. Mrs Lettie Dodd visited her sister Mrs Wilt Louch in Gardner and returned with sister Mrs Olive Clendennon. Miss Mabel Newell, nurse at City Hospital, suffers from tonsillitis.
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White River
Lettie Dodd
Wilt Louch
Gardner
Olive Clendennon
Corn crop damaged by wet weather in Seymour area
Farmers report a large portion of corn in fields remains unharvested due to persistent rain and soft ground. The grain dealer notes unusually sapy corn and fear of further damage if fields do not dry, delaying shipments beyond usual November harvest.
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Seymour Republican
Bloomington Receives Carnegie Library Offer
Bloomington Indiana has received a 27,500 offer from the Carnegie corporation to erect a public library. The city will provide the site and guarantee an upkeep fund of 2,750 dollars annually.
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Bloomington
Ind
Carnegie Corporation O
Revival at Tunnelton Opens in New Christian Church
Rev J H Moore of Seymour began a revival meeting Monday night at the new Christian church in Tunnelton. The session will run about two weeks with bright prospects for a successful gathering.
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J. H. Moore
Seymour
New Christian Church
Tunnelton
Daughter Receives Card on Rochester Trip
Miss Marie Campbell received a card from her father George Campbell describing their arrival in Rochester Minnesota Tuesday night at 8 30 and noting Mrs Campbell stood the trip well. Arrangements were made for consultation on the advisability of an operation Wednesday.
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Marie Campbell
George Campbell
Mrs. Campbell
Rochester
Minn
Violence in Indianapolis Spurs Public Alarm
Report notes ongoing shooting in Indianapolis with bullets flying and bystanders, especially civilians, bearing the brunt of the violence as authorities seek calm and safety.
Honey Crop Discussed At Indiana Beekeepers Meeting
Indiana beekeepers gathered in Indianapolis for their annual session at the statehouse. President Mason J. Niblack reported generally good honey yields in northern Indiana, with drought hurting southern counties and delaying harvests. Inspectors cited 237 apiaries visited in 1918 with 3 566 colonies examined and 390 diseased hives, many due to foul brood.
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Indiana
Indiana Beekeepers’ Association
Statehouse
State Entomologst
Mason J. Niblack
Vincennes
Charles H. Baldwin
State Department
Niblack
Baldwin
Department
B and O cuts crews for nine hour day on Southwestern division
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad adopts a nine hour workday on its Southwestern division to reduce expenses. Regular crews replace extra section men. start times shift to 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm with a half hour for lunch. About 275 section men affected. plan runs through March 1 with heavier work expected in spring. Third Vice-President A. W. Thompson to inspect the division Friday focusing on new bridges over White River and the Miami River.
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White River
Medora
Miami River
Lawrenceburg
Miami
White
Washington
A. W. Thompson
St. Louis
Miss Anah Webb Recovers After Appendectomy
JIUP THURSDAY notes Miss Anah Webb recovering well after an appendectomy and able to sit up briefly. Attorney Claude Malott, operated on Monday, reports a good night and improving as expected. hopes to visit friends soon. Also announces two births: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles A Galliger of North Street, and a child to Mr and Mrs Will Pearson of Springville.
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Anah Webb
Claude Malott
Bloomington
Charles A. ‘Galliger
I ‘Street
Will Pearson
Springville
Southern Indiana Power seeks 500000 in preferred stock
The Southern Indiana Power company filed a petition with the Public Service Commission on Wednesday for authority to issue 500000 in preferred stock. Funds from the issue will be used to finance extensions. Officers named include Horace Stillwell of Anderson as president, H H Mansfield of Indianapolis as vice president, and Charles L B Fletcher of Indianapolis as secretary.
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Southern Indiana Power Company
Public Service Commission
Horace Stillwell
Anderson
HH. A. Mansfield
Indianapolis
Charles LB. Fletcher
Land sale in Talaskia County Indiana transfers acreage
J. L. Smith and Co sold 244 acres in Talaskia County Indiana to William Bunch of Newcastle Indiana for Morris and Baker of Paoli. Consideration of 244 acres valued at 24 400 dollars and transferred to Bunch.
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J. L. Smith’ &Co
Morris & Baker
Paoli
Talaskia Co
Ind
Wm. Bunch
Newcastle
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of Lawrence County Medical
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MEM
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J. H. Cottom
FT. Rite
Mabel Newell
Loomington
Towae Library
Acual
Bee Keepers’ Association
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B. F. Kindig
D. W. Erbaugh
Siriam
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