Parole Granted in West Side Murder Case Echoes Earlier Trial
Ollie Younger, who served at the Jeffersonville reformatory after pleading manslaughter, has been paroled. The case recalls the James L. Mitchell murder on Leesville road east of the city just over three years ago. Charles Mitchell and Joseph Fultz were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Michigan City. Younger testified for the state and pleaded guilty to manslaughter, with a sentence of two to twenty one years.
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Ollie Younger
Jeffersonville
Charles Mitchell
Joseph Fultz
Michigan City
Younger
Defeat Of French Claimed By German Forces Near Verdun
Berlin reports a German infantry assault between Verdun and Rheims claimed the defeat of French troops. German troops storm three trenches and burn a three room dwelling once occupied by James Sipes three miles west of the city. Owens bloodhounds tracked a fire trail two miles to a nearby dwelling.
Blocked Outriders Fire After House Fire Night Raid
Police moved in after a three room house burned on Wednesday night. Fire responders and investigators secured the scene as residents watched. No injuries were reported, and authorities opened an inquiry into the blaze.
Umbrella Returned to Mayor Fields After Yearlong Disappearance
A Bedford High School gift umbrella once belonging to Mayor Albert Fields, previously lost for about a year, was found by North End Fire Department captain George Hudson on his front veranda. The item, a high school basketball team coach gift from 1907, bears a metal plate with the owner's name.
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Bedford High School
Albert Fields
Fields
George Hudson
North End
Prohibition Bill Introduced by Rep Frank J. S. Wright
Republican representative Frank J. S. Wright introduces a Prohibition bill in the house. The move signals party strategy on the alcohol ban era. Wright touts moral and public order aims while noting potential enforcement steps.
Bethel v Williams case ends with jury told to favor defendant
Indianapolis February 4. Representative Frank Wright introduced a State Wide Prohibition bill. Judge Swails concluded the plaintiff's case in Bethel v Isaac Williams and others and gave peremptory instructions to the jury to find for the defendant. The suit sought damages for alleged personal injuries and the court found the concern was an incorporation, not a partnership.
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Swails
Bethel
Isaac Williams
Steamer Iowa Sunk Near Chicago River Mouth
The 546 ton steamship Iowa of the Goodrich line sank in Lake Michigan three miles off the Chicago river mouth after striking ice floes. The vessel carried 70 men who all escaped, though it is unclear if everyone reached safety over the ice.
Governor Ralston Signs Anti Lobby Bill Aimed at Colleges
Governor Ralston signs anti lobbying legislation and sends a personal message to the Indiana House explaining the move. He argues Indiana should reform its public colleges by limiting them to arts sciences literature law and medicine rather than socialism.
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Indiana
Washington Herald
No Court Stands Still In Lawrence Circuit Court
Lawrence circuit court cases for the remainder of the week were continued or dismissed. Judge Swails left the city Thursday and will not return until Monday unless an emergency arises.
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Lawrence
Swails
Bloomington Team to Clash With Bedford Friday Night
Bloomington high school basketball returns Friday to face Bedford with a doubleheader as the Bloomington second team also meets this citys second squad. The main game at 8 30 p m caps a pivotal season bid in a packed gym with 600 seats and a large Bloomington fan turnout.
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Bloomington
Funeral for Joe Jackson Held in Indiana to Green Hill
Funeral arrangements announced for Joe Jackson former Bedford man who died at an Indianapolis hospital. Service will be Sunday at 2 pm from Sam Jackson home on Breckenridge road with burial at Green Hill. William and Samuel Jackson accompanied the body. Bart Short traveled to Calf to attend family death in Florida.
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Joe Jackson
Bedford
Indianapolis
Sam Jackson
Breckenridge Road
Green
William
Samuel Jackson
Highland Park Woman Suffered Severe Ankle Injury
Mrs. T. J. Dunlavy of Highland Park fell at home Wednesday morning and sustained a severe ankle injury with torn muscles and ligaments. She will be unable to walk for some time.
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T. J. Dunlavy
Highland Park
Wesley Lively Funeral Friday at Heltonville Church
Funeral services for Wesley Lively will be held Friday at 6:30 PM from the Christian church in Heltonville. The Rev. Quincy Short will conduct the services. Burial is planned at Gilgal Cemetery.
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Wesley Lively
Christian Church
Heltonville
Quincy Short
Gilgal
Surgical Operation At City Hospital
Miss Abel of Sept of the City Hospital underwent an appendicitis operation and was resting well. Mrs. Padgett of Burns City also had an appendicitis operation. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sipes moved to a Julia Wallheiser cottage near 14th and Q streets.
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Harry Sipes
Julia Wallheiser
14Th
DePauw Glee Club Charms City at First Methodist
A large crowd attended the DePauw University Glee Club concert at First Methodist Church on Wednesday evening. The performance was praised as the best concert of its kind in the city and marked by well organized, gifted renditions. Proceeds benefited the High School Annual committee and hosting households enjoyed the warm hospitality and mutual goodwill.
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First Methodist
DePauw
Fligh School
LGC Council Of Women Meets At First Presbyterian
The Local Council of Women held a well attended meeting at First Presbyterian Church with reports from Federated Club secretaries on Donaldson estate support and bills of interest to women. Indiana University President Bryan thanked the council for its involvement. Plans for the year were discussed including protests against the Statensburger amendment. In a separate item, the Indiana House killed the public drinking cup abolition bill 62 to 32 after the Senate had passed it.
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Council of Womens
First Presbyterian Church
Federated Clubs
Lanz
Donaldson
Senate
H. M. Burnham
SirWhirter
State Federation of Clubs
Legislative Council of Women
Indiana Legislative Council of Women
Indiana Council
Bryan
Indiana University
Donaldson Estate
Craigie Gunn Mitchell
Legislative Council
Southeast firm cuts workers in yards and shops
The Southeastern Wednesday cut down their working force in the local yards and shops, several track and shop men being thrown idle. No statement as to the time they would be idle was made, but in a similar cut a year ago men were not replaced for more than a month. The car re apdiver is among those laid off.
Neal Eugenics Marriage Bill Advances in House
Indianapolis February 4 news reports the Neal eugenics marriage bill moving to the House with two dissenting committee votes. The measure would require male applicants for marriage licenses to present physicians certificates.
Elks Plan Banquet and Dance at West Baden
Local B P C E chapters perfected plans for a Friday banquet and dance at West Baden. A special train departs at 6 30 PM reaching 7 45 PM, with seats covered to keep gowns clean. Banquet served 8 15 PM and dancing starts 9 15 PM. Over 100 Elks and ladies expected, with return home at 1 30 AM.
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Elks
West Baden
Resignations and Moves Touch Local Businesses
Frank J. Grant resigns from Owl Drug after five years to join Prudential Insurance Company following Carl Mitchell’s promotion to Youngstown. Lloyd Bivins returns to Amarillo after his mother Mrs Oscar Bivins’ death. J S Bailey recovers from a prior injury and is out again. A son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Abel on East Seventeenth Street is seriously ill.
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Frank J. Grant
Owl Drug Store
Prudential Insurance Company
Carl Mitchell
Youngstown
Ohio
Lloyd Bivins
Oscar Bivins
Amarillo
Texas
Thomas Abel
East Seventeenth Street
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