Disputes Rise Over Guinness Farm Murders and Politics
In Laporte Indiana clashes erupt over the Guinness farm murders. Officials accuse political factions of shaping police and prosecutorial actions while questions swirl about the victim's identity. Prosecutor Ralph N. Smith criticizes police conduct as Mayor Parry and attorney H W Worden face scrutiny.
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Laporte
Ind
Guinness
Belle Guinness
H. P. Long
Fompey
H. William Meyer
Ralph N. Smith
Tis Laporte -Pallee
Weather Forecast for Week Start May 20
Weather bureau issues general forecast across regions. Atlantic coast opens cool and fair, middle week rainy, last days fair with warmer temperatures. Central plains expect rain Sunday and Monday, then fair and cooler, warming later. Wheat belt will see showers early, then several days of fair, temperatures rise toward week end. Saturday noted as sunny. spring warmth described by observers.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlantic Coast
Villers
Great Plains
Wheat Belt
North Central States
Drastic hotel safety drive urged after New Aveline disaster
United Commercial Travelers local No 217 pressed for drastic hotel safety laws at state convention in Terre Haute. Delegates will push for rapid action to protect guests following last Sunday's deadly New Aveline hotel fire and associated tragedies. An emergency relief committee was named to raise funds for victims with plans to place small banks in hotels across Indiana Ohio Michigan and beyond to raise about 250 dollars.
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Order
Surah
Messre
Harry P. Lawry
Ed Barker
F J
Grosjean
B. A. Tuttle
Jos F. Getz
Aveling
Hoteis
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Was Pitcher a Married Man
Chief Ankenbruck received a letter from Mrs William A Pitcher of Pittsburg asking for information about William A Pitcher a traveling salesman for Banner of Tank who died in the Aveline fire The deceased’s brother George Pitcher says he had no knowledge of his brother being married and was unaware of any wife The insurance on the building and contents totaled 41200 with rent coverage of 6250 The fund for injured women at St Josephs hospital shows slow growth with donations from local residents and hotel events continuing to solicit further contributions
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Ankenbruck
Wiliam A. Pitcher
Pittsburg
William A.pitcher
Banner of Tank Company
Aveline
Pitcher
Temdina
Bellevue
Orn Russell
Duluth
Minn
George Pitcher
Moan
Ankenbructt
B. B. Long
Celui
George Brown
Uphielor
Ehoar
St. Joseph's Hospital
Wayne Hotel
Lovie Hellbrone
T. B. Ad‘armas
Wood Street
Journel-Canetta Ang Lett
Purdue Victor in Dual Track Meet at Stuart Field
Purdue triumphed in a dual track meet at Stuart Field in Lafayette Indiana, scoring eighty five points to Indiana's forty as a large crowd watched.
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Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Stuart Field
Purdué
Prominent Auburn Couple Wed Yesterday in Simple Rite
In Auburn Indiana on May 3 the Rev Slater of the Lutheran church conducted a quiet marriage at the parlor of the patson. Groom Carl Eberhart a local druggist and former Kettering employee married Miss Lottle Shoundel daughter of John Shoundel residing south of Auburn. The bride is noted as a charming young lady from a well known family and the ceremony united two well regarded members of Auburn society.
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Hlat
Auburn
Ind
Slater
Lutheran Church
Patson and
Carl Eberhart
Lott de Shoudel
Eberhart
Kettering Pharmacy
W. H. Phillips
Lottle Shoundel
John Shoudel
Walter Sitherh
Miss Shoudel
Sleter
Epworth League Holds Election and Social in Bame Town
The Epworth League in BAME town Indiana held a Friday evening meeting at Mrs Theo Ordens home. Despite bad weather attendance was good. A short program of songs readings and instrumental music followed. Elections for officers were held with Berths Oster named headless vice president and Mrs G filling fourth vice president roles.
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Ind
Epworth League
Air
Theo. Orden
Ag Fillaves
Berths Oster
Hartman Bright Leads Parish Unit With Social After Session
Secretary Hartman Bright presided as Mrs B B Taylor treasurer and Mrs Cuff M John Paton acted as organist with Edna Everhart as choir leader. After the business session, a cream and cake reception followed, enjoyed by all attendees.
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Hartman Bright
B. B. Taylor
Cuff M. John Paton
Edna Everhart
Welliam
Rennce
Albion Graduates Farewell Party Recalls School Days
Albion high school graduates hosted a farewell party on a May Friday evening at the old school, with Bertha acting as host and singer. The event featured class songs and reminiscences, and the grads presented their teacher, Mr. W H Menaugh, with a handsome rocker to show appreciation.
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Kist Newe Bureau
Albion
Albion High Scheolscaduates
id2Mrs
Stoc“Vernpoann
Daughey Bertha
Sheir
W. Hi. Menaugh
Death of Harry Binkley in Kenton Ohio
Word of the death of Harry Binkley, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Binkley, recalled by Bart Moy er. He resided at Kenton Ohio and his funeral is set for Monday afternoon in Kenton. He was about twenty five, with friends in Fort Wayne and the city. His mother formerly Miss Caddie Johnson, and Mrs Ella B. Thomay of this city are noted relations.
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Rist
Emndallvillg
Ind
Bart Moyer
Harry Binkley
George Bisley
Kenton
Ohio
Harry
Fort Warne
Caddie Johnson
Ella B. Thomay
Fire Vici Begins Suit for Damages Over Aveline Hotel Fire
John P. Strohecker of Charleston leads a wave of suits against Aveline hotel owners and lessees seeking 6000 for injuries. James Foster of Lowell and Frederick C. Phillips of New York plan 25000 claims. others will file this week for several hundred thousand dollars. The complaint accuses the hotel of dangerous, insecure conditions, narrow halls, lack of fire escapes, no standpipes or fire hose, and insufficient exits.
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John P. Strohetker
Charleston
D. C
James Foster
Lowell
Masa
Frederick C. Phillips
New York
Strohecker
Hanna
Gene
Hetry
Guy “Golerick
William
O'Rourke
Susan BR. Shoeff
Aveline
John A. Shoal
Frederick’ Stevens
John cAlevy
McAlevy
Stevens & McAlevy
White on Black Newsprint Debate Gains Steam
A discussion argues white letters on black paper reduce eye strain and save ink. Researchers claim black paper could cut pulp use and costs, boosting forest preservation. Industry groups plan to present findings at a national paper conference in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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Pax River Vale
Piper
Appleton
Wis
Broweht
Washington
GAVEL VOTES IN DENVER NOMINATIONS SELECTION
Henry D. Clayton of Alabama appears as a leading choice for temporary convention chair with other candidates including Governor Falk of Missouri and former governors and congressmen. decision postponed to two weeks before the convention. Minnesota supporters of Governor Johnson report solid Johnson delegates for the Denver convention as state results roll in.
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Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Denver
Col
Henry D. Classon
Joseph W. Falk
Missour
Pavia R Brands
Minxdurls Thamore
Bell
California
Oliie James
Kentucky
John T. Lamb
Indiana
Paul
Johnson
Minnesota
SS Paul
da State
Etna
Retirement Ends Fighting Bob Soane Naval Career
Rear Admiral Robley D Soane, chief of America's first Battleship fleet, ends his long naval service upon turning sixty two. His flag was hauled down in San Francisco harbor with a thirteen gun salute as he heads to Washington. An address read on board thanked him for loyal support and leadership throughout his command.
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Ban
Francisco
Robley D
San
America
Weashington
Anc
Inwehler Waa
George W Hartman Still in Business at Washington and Clay
George W Hartman announces he remains in the drug business at the corner of Washington and Clay streets. He offers a full line of toilet articles and medicines and invites customers from the east side to call.
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George W. Hartman
Washington and
Clay Streets
East
Fire destroys DL Rothschild malt house in Jersey
Peoria based bulletin reports a blaze on May 9 severely damaged the DL Rothschild and Co malt house in Jersey causing an estimated loss up to $100 broadside.
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Peoria, I
DL Rothschild & Cos
Jersey
Winona Academy Principal DuBois Resigns
Prof. ot. and Mrs. DuBois, longtime head of Winona Academy, have resigned and will consider future placements. A senior class reception at the Hays hotel in Warsaw honored the couple with toastmaster Roseel Long and remarks by Brick Shatford, George Thompson, Keith Chambers, and Walter Berlin, plus a musical program.
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Kist
Winona Lake
Ind
Ot. & DuBois
Winona Academy
Academy
Hays Hotel
Warsaw
Brrs
DuBois
Roseel Long
Brick Shatford
George Thompson
Keith Chambers
Walter Berlin
Algo & Musical
Deaths of Mrs Delphine Fielde in Fort Wayne
After two weeks of stomach trouble Mrs Delphine Fielde 1230 Fairfield avenue died last evening at 10 15 PM at about 67 born in France and brought to the United States at age six settling in Fort Wayne where she lived most of her life Her married name Fields her husband James Fields died thirteen years ago One son William Fields a mail carrier survives She belonged to the Rosary society of the Cathedral.
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Delphine Fielde
Fairfield Avenue
France
Sng
Tort Wayne
Vausnieux
James Fields
William Fields
Mra
Substituting Carriers for Agents Across Indiana and Ohio
In many cities and towns four guide steam and traction lines in Indiana and Ohio, the Journal-Ga- aetic substitutes carriers for agents, hoping this will gain subscribers. The move aims to serve readers, though the change may not fully defend the Journal-Ga crew.
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Indiana
Ohio
Aetic
Political slush fund accusations spark heated exchange
In Washington on May 9 the House heard sharp charges of election fraud and dishonesty from Payne of New York and Williams of Mississippi. Payne accused Democrats of obstructing honest elections in several states, while Williams rebutted with references to past corruption, defending southern reforms and denouncing Republican money-in-politics.
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Washington
Ynes
For & Tims
Messie
Payne
New York
Willams
Mississippi
Democratic Party
Lane
Albany
Troy
Maryland
Williams
Philadelphia
Herods
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Republican Campaign Committee
New York Life
Wa, York Mutual
South
Revoluton
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