Confession Refusal Tied to La Porte Fire Case
In La Porte the Schell University president refused to confirm a confession tied to a trust case and a fire that killed Mrs. Guoness. The judge notes the ministerial duty to keep statements secret unless compelled, citing possible harm to church credibility. The discussion mentions two sisters and potential payment disputes as part of the broader mystery.
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Ywa
the Schell
Gan University
Laporte
Ray
Liporte
Indiana Hotel Keepers Plan County Local Option Repeal
Plans to repeal the county local option law and enact a township based statute with restrictive features were announced by the Indiana Hotel Keepers Association at the Dennison hotel in Indianapolis. Eighty members from across the state attended and pledged to campaign before the next general assembly. Henry W. Lawrence was named chairman of the legislative committee.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Hotel Keepers’ Association
Dennison Hotel
Henry W. Lawrence
Sheriff Orders Deputies to Arrest All Involved at Clark Station
A formal order from Sims directs the Lake County sheriff to mobilize deputies and arrest all persons connected if an attempt is made to open Clark's Station. The order also calls for cutting the wires to prevent interference.
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Lake County
Clark’s Station
Indiana Governor orders deputy sweep on Chicago pool room
Gov Marshall in Indianapolis issues a formal order directing Sheriff Grant of Lake county to mobilize deputy sheriffs to raid a Chicago gamblers pool hall and arrest all illicit participants if gambling begins. He also orders cutting the wires to the venue. The action is praised as firm enforcement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J Ibahs
Hammond
Grant
Lake County
Southern Male Quartette at M. E. Church Tonight
The Southland Male Quartette, famed Southern singers, brings a wide repertoire and strong vocal range from tenor to high C and basso to low B flat. They entertain with both pathetic and comic selections, performing at the M. E. church tonight.
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Lycernos
Soutland
Southlanders
M. E
S A D Harry to Speak at M E Church
S A D Harry of Hoopeston Illinois will deliver a public address Sunday at 7 p m at the M E church. The M E Brotherhood has been organized and a good attendance is hoped for especially men. He promises to have some good things to say.
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Harry
Hoopeston, Ill
M. E. Church
M. E. Brotherhood
E Coen Wins Again At Howard County Poultry Show
Earnest Cren of Richlana township earned many honors at the Howard county Poultry and Pet Stock show held last week in Kokomo. J. E. Coen of near Newton featured a handsome booth with Light Brahmas and a special breeding pen attracting visitors. Coen claimed top prizes including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in various classes and a silver cup for the best pen.
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Earnest Cren
Richlana Township
Howard County
Kokomo
Venison Banquet Honors Newtown Corn King Palin
Newtown and Wingate communities held banquets in honor of Fred Palin of Newtown who raised the best ear of corn. Promoters hosted at the Opera house in Wingate with eighty locals attending. W F Gerhard served as master of ceremonies and Palin gave a speech. A second banquet in Newtown featured the town hall event with the Newtown band providing music and villagers praising Palin as corn king.
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Mellett
Dan Carpenter
Meli
Richland
Fred Palin
Newtown
W. F. Gerhard
Mr. Palin
Wingete
J. W. Crane
Austin Palin
Wingate News
Palin
R‘ch
Cline Suffers Series of Misfortunes at Farnsworth Move
While moving a 2000 pound safe to the Farnsworth office on Tuesday a sled slipped and crushed Harry Cline’s horse, fatally injuring its left hind leg. The horse died by chloroform after the injury. The sled also nearly trapped Jock Smith as it toppled. Dan Redden of Harden and Redden has been off work several days after a fall.
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Farnsworth
Harry Cline
Jock Smith
Dan Redden
Harden& Redden
New U S Penal Code Bans Checks Under One Dollar
Washington December 31 Under the new penal code a check or note issued for less than $1 becomes a serious offense. The change takes effect tomorrow and prompts businesses to shift fractions of a dollar to postage stamps subsiding coins and postal money orders. Bankers and treasury officers doubt the motive, with some seeing a push toward postal savings while others consider it a move to boost stamp and money order sales.
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Washington
United States
P S
Treasury
House of Congress
Congress
Mmuuccu
Postal Savings
Heyburne
Idaho
City Swears In New Administration After Farewell Address
The new Democratic regime was inducted at Monday night’s city council meeting after the old administration completed unfinished business. Ex Mayor Heath delivered a farewell praising four years of work while the new mayor set policy prioritizing moral tone, law enforcement and business interests. Arthur DeHaven named City Marshal, James Slim as night watch, William Cox as city attorney, with general approval of appointments and a pledge of clean governance.
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Heath
Meney
Thos
Gisrezard
Haze
Arthur CO. DeHaven
James Siim
William Cox
DeHaven
Webel
Slim
New Tax Receipts Aid Taxpayers With Clear Details
County treasuries issue neater tax receipts for next year showing personal property, descriptions and valuations of real estate, and deducted mortgage indebtedness on the front. The back lists county tax rate by township and poll tax enabling taxpayers to calculate due amounts and verify payments. A carbon copy is kept for records. Elmer Wilkey remains very ill at his Fourth Street home as doctors say he is over the critical stage and will improve.
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Elmer Wilkey
Fourth Street
Dr. Mck
Parnell Buys Veedersburg Goods Store
S J Parnell father of Fred and Purnell has purchased Mrs Grant Gossitary goods store at Veedersburg and assumed charge on Saturday. Parnell is a prominent county figure, long known in the area.
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S. J. Parnell
Fred &. Purnell
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James P. Goodrich
Chicago
Claypool Hotel
State Committee
Goodrich
Southland Mate Quartette
E. Coen
Lee Clark
Champaign
Ill
Cline
Veedersburg
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