Evansville factory slayings by Allen Von Behren shock city
Allen Von Behren, 23, an Evansville youth and assistant foreman at his father's woodworking plant, shot and killed three black workers during a dispute over racial tensions. He surrendered after the spree, claimed self defense, and faced murder charges. The incident prompted factory closures, guards, and widespread unrest in Bedford and Evansville.
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Allen von Behren
Evansville
Bedford
von Behren
Robert
James
Sam Stevens
Frank von Behren
Tedford
John Gordon
Henry Gordon
Walter Washington
Young von Behren
Washington
Thad
Vig
Gordons
Jones
Covey
John
Gordon
Dorsey Shepherd
Shepherd
John Barr
Ossenberg
B. F. von Behren
Bedford Businessman Weds Local Young Lady in Louisville
James M. Potter a prominent Bedford hardware dealer weds Eva Richard White a well known Bedford young woman in a quiet Louisville ceremony. The couple returned home by Saturday evening and begin life at 13th Street residence amid friends who extend best wishes.
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James M. Potter
Eva Richard White
Louisville
Stanley R. Lewis
Captured Man Resists Police at Sixteenth Street Corner
Joe Roberts, 35 to 40, clashes with Policemen Clark and Maroney during sidewalk clearance near Sixteenth and I streets. A scuffle ends with Roberts under arrest after a mace strike and a wound requiring five stitches. Clark resigned later but reversed stance amid mayoral scrutiny.
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Maroney
Clark
Sixteenth and I
Joe Roberts
Roberts
Robinson
Sixteenth
Albert Smith
Richards
Hunter
Fields
Daily Mail
McCurdy Grocery Company Sells Business to Mr Allen Bridwell
D A McCurdy and son Clinton sold their Bedford grocery business through Marley Guthrie to Allen Bridwell, a former traveling salesman who has retired. The McCurdys plan a Western states trip next spring to Oregon or California, while thanking the community for past patronage and asking continued support for Bridwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. McCurdy
Clinton McCurdy
Marley & Guthrie
Allen Bridwell
Bridwell
South H Street
D.A. McCurdy
Oregon
California
McCurdy Grocery Company
Bedford
Democratic plan clashes with economy aims in tariff reform
The January Treasury outlook shows a revenue surplus, while Democratic leaders press three inconsistent goals: economy, a competitive tariff, and expanding income by taxing profits. Critics warn income taxes could fuel excess spending and jeopardize domestic industries, notably sugar, if duties drop. The New York Tribune cites potential harm to Cuba trade and calls the plan a mixed, risky path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Congress
Hull
Underwood
Cuba
Underwoood
New York Tribune
Salvation Army seeks 5000 dollar fund for permanent home
The Salvation Army launches a three week campaign to raise 5000 dollars to buy a lot on South I street and build a stone two story building with basement furnace and lodging rooms. They bought the site for 2009 dollars and plan to cooperate with churches and city leaders to aid the needy. Captain Schnarr, trusted by supporters, expects a favorable outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Stone City Hotel
South I Street
Scchnarr
Mrs Flora Erwin Plans Flats From West 80th Street Home
Mrs Flora Erwin begins remodeling her residence on West 80th Street to convert the house into two flats capitalizing on the growing need for housing in the area.
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Flora Erwin
West 80H Street
Riot at Oolitic injures two including Marshal Kinser
A Saturday night riot at Oolitic left two men slightly injured as stones clubs and coal were used. Marshal Kinser and a protected party fled into a furniture store. the crowd dispersed when the officer drew his revolver. Kinser faces pressure for resignation amid ongoing tensions over his duty.
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Oolitic
Marshal Kinser
Kinser
Kirkman
Kirkkman
Father of Accused Man Testifies in McQuaid Murder Trial
Martin L. Clarke of North Vernon testified for the state in the Romine case, repudiating earlier grand jury statements over a lap robe linked to the murders. He later admitted the robe was his after further examination. Jurors in the trial attended church together and were told to avoid discussing the case in sermons.
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Columbus
Ind
Martin L. Clarke
North Vernon
J. Rufus Clarke
Henry Romings
James Tyler
McQuaid Brothers
Romine
Henry Romine
Texas
William H. Shepherd
J. Rufus
Clarke
H—R
Tabernacle Christian Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mitchell Woman Visits Parents Sunday
Mrs. Mary Dodd of Mitchell spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs. I. N. Cook on M street.
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Mary Dodd
Mitchell
M. Street
Veteran of Civil War Albert Lucas Dies at 74
Albert Lucas aged 74 died at his South Street home Saturday night after weeks of illness. He leaves a wife, son Edgar of Indianapolis, and daughter Mrs Doyle Dilley of the city. A Civil War veteran, he resided here many years. Brief services were held Monday at 9 0 o'clock and the body was taken to Mitchell for funeral services at Jamer Cemetery with K of P and Odd Fellows members attending.
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Albert Lucas
South Street
Lucas
Edgar Lucas
Indianapolis
Doyle Dilley
Mitchell
K. of P. and
Odd Fellows
Jamer Cemetery
Wrapping for Young Fruit Trees Sold at Bailey Mail Office
Old newspapers offered in big bundles at the Bailey Mail Office for 5 cents per bundle. The item suggests wrapping material use for young fruit trees and notes the price and source.
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Evrnstlle
Bedford Lady
West 13Th Street
Chicago
Nter
Ocean
Edward Kirkman
Avoca
Quaid
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythia's
Castle Hall
K. of P. Order
Orphans Home Fund
Knights of Pythias and
Donald Stalker
Purdue University
Mrs
E. B. Stalker
Baily
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