Goshen Theatre Case Fallout Shapes Public Trial Recount
The Goshen News Times offers a disinterested reading of Miss Vera Chrisman’s trial in the Sunday theatre cases at Elkhart city court. The piece argues political bias in rival coverage while detailing witnesses and testimony about theatre ticket sales and alleged church involvement, noting the jury’s stance and public concerns.
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Pennsylvania Railroads Boost Wages Amid Rising Living Costs
The Pennsylvania Company boosts pay for its 70,000 employees citing high living costs and general prosperity. The increase follows widespread raises by other railroads, with additional pay steps and new contract terms discussed by officials, though some details remain unclear.
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Businessmen Clean Down Town Alleys
Local merchants undertake cleanup of dirty alleys citing dangerous and unsanitary conditions. Officials promise continued inspections and improvements, with new measures to ensure cleanliness and safety on downtown streets.
Will Stop Speeding of Automobilists at Foltce Station
Police announce enforcement of city regulations prohibiting reckless driving on South Mein Street and Beardsley Avenue after a surge in complaints. Officers state a special emphasis on speeding by various drivers and vow stricter action to curb accidents.
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Suspected Murder Suspect Arraigned in New York Court
Walcott Walter, linked to the murder of Ruth Wheeler, appeared in New York court and refused to plead. Judge McQueen granted a 24 hour extension to prepare a plea as proceedings continued.
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Culley Acquitted Under Unwritten Law Plea
A Louisville man accused in the slaying of Whm Preston was acquitted today. The defense cited temporary insanity and the unwritten law as the basis for the acquittal, with the jury accepting insanity as a partial factor.
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Two Hundred Thousand Coal Miners Readied to Walkout
Indianapolis March 31 officials at the United Mine Workers headquarters announced that two hundred thousand bituminous coal miners across the United States would quit work at midnight tonight. The claim was made by the President of the Illinois Coal Operators' Association that the strike could not have been averted.
Police Capture Peeping Tom Slugger After Night Bust
Mrs. Ross J. Bulla reports a man peering through a window on Wet Brantia Street. Police arrest and hold him at city hall after he admits being a peeping tom and matches descriptions from two assaulted women, Miss Midibane and Mrs. Mary Mann, who will identify him at the station. He claimed New York as home and faces city court today.
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Philadelphia Streetcars Shot At Amid Strike Turmoil
Philadelphia residents flee in fear as special streetcars run empty amid a strike by soldiers seeking higher wages. Stores report reduced foot traffic as chaos spreads through the business district.
Law and Order clash ends in not guilty verdict
In Goshen court Miss Vera Christman, linked to Elkhart Sunday theatre protests, is acquitted as community leaders and law officials face off with a new law and order movement. The jurors vindicate civil authority and critique agitators who stirred the case.
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Miners Strike Over Wages Shuts 2000 Mines Across Regions
Stay out until operators agree to raise wages five cents a ton. About 75,000 miners in Illinois, plus 2,000 mines across Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Missouri and Oklahoma, plan a 60 day walkout. Losses could reach 1,056,250 dollars per day and total 65 million over sixty days. Continued on page 5.
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Peeping Tom case and streetcar explosions disturb city
Mrs. Palla spots a man peering under a curtain and later identifies Brennan as the suspect who pleads guilty to vagrancy. Police recapture a man described as the peeper. In the same era, three streetcars exploded injuring passengers but not severely, caused by small dynamite charges placed beside tracks. Residents fear patronizing streetcars as strikes and disruptions continue.
Narrow escape as fire traps firefighters at Weaver home
Firemen led by acting captain Burr Darling fought dense smoke in the Weaver residence at 207 Division Street. The smoke forced them to crawl to the doorway as flames spread from a basement furnace. Weaver and her daughter escaped at the table. damage estimated around 200 dollars with smoke and water exposure.
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Keiser Case Next Trial for Bijou Manager After Chrisman Verdict
Circuit Court awaits the Keiser case as Marl Weiser, Bijou moving picture house manager, faces tomorrow’s trial alongside four other female cashiers. Miss Vera Chrisman’s acquittal capped a lengthy deliberation period with unclear initial verdict signals.
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Engine Driver Arrested for Damaging City Streets
George Woolmer, an engine driver, was arrested outside city limits after allegedly driving a traction engine down Third Street and several cross streets, causing pavement damage. Chief Adbert Rinehart and Detective Derec Rinehart led the pursuit. Woolmer appeared before City Judge Lee and received a continuance until April 7, represented by Attorney Benjamin J. Schafer.
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Moorman Nominated in 13th District Republican Caucus
Knox Republican editor and former district chairman Moorman was unanimously chosen as the Republican candidate for Congress in Indiana's Thirteenth District at a South Bend convention. Beveridge was endorsed for reelection. 152 delegates attended from St Joseph, Starks, and Elkhart counties with Payne Tavits bill ignored.
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Elkhart County
Refused Raise in Pay Triggers Suicide of City Employee
Detroit March special reports James Gladding an official in the city controller’s office committed suicide after a refused raise in salary by the common council. His family is said to be in great need of money. James Decker of Silver Lake visited relatives in the city yesterday and today.
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Silver Lake
Question on Necessity of Sunday Amusement Law
Debates in Elkhart about a blanket Sunday amusement law. Supporters insist on moral propriety and potential juror leniency. opponents argue that quiet, harmless entertainment does not disturb the peace and would benefit thousands who wish for at home leisure on their rest day.
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