Basketball Tournament Opens State Finals with Franklin Bedford Vincennes and Bloomington Winners
Franklin defeats Evansville 27 to 16 as Bedford beats Atwood 49 to 6 and Vincennes tops Cutler 31 to 22. Bloomington crushes Manual 27 to 7, Garfield defeats Whiting 24 to 12, setting up Goshen versus Fishers at 2:00 pm and a 10:00 pm semifinal between Garfield and the Vincennes winner. Local favorites seek state title at the Coliseum.
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Atwood
Vincennes
Cutler
Bloomington
Garfield
Whitng
Fishers
Goshen
Indianapolis
Trev
Bacisare State Fair
Franklin Ve
Central
Evansville
Snopopan
Fravukia
Franklin
Kato
Utler
Manual
Miamal
Whiting
Garfield High
Terre Tlante
Goshen-Fishers
Goshen and
Democrats of County Prepare Strong Candidates
In Elkhart Indiana Democrats met in the county court room to plan for the May primary. Bolser of Newcastle outlined state campaign plans and predicted success in November. Candidates discussed include Charley Swart for commissioner Southern district and Dr. TL Schlosser for coroner. Possible nominees: Clyde Slabaugh auditor, Maui Franz prosecutor, Ralph W. Cripe county clerk, Mrs. Etta Snyder and Mrs. Anna Newman for recorder. Filing deadlines set with April 1 for candidacies and April 11 for state convention delegates.
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AleitoOf
Alkhert
Goshen
Elkhart
Bolser
Newcastle
Democratic State Central Committee
Indiana
Warsaw
Clyde Slabaugh
Nappanee
Maui Franz
Middlebury
Sith
Ostkhart
Lagrange
Ralph W. Cripe
Etta Snyder
Anna Newman
Eikbert
Foulks
Vander
Seize Liquor Worth Half a Million on Bronx Schooner
Fifteen special agents seized a contraband liquor laden schooner after a pistol battle in the Mast River at the foot of Wilfuny street Bronx. More than thirty shots were exchanged. The vessel, liquor worth about 500000, was seized with two automobiles and a catering van used in the contraband operation.
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Associated Dress
New York
Special Revenue
Millionaire John Duval Dodge Serves Time in Detroit
Detroit March 17 A fight to obtain release for John Duval Dodge the Detroit millionaire jailed on a speeding charge began in his counsel room. Dodge was sentenced yesterday by Judge Charles J Bartlett to a five day term in the workhouse and a writ of habeas corpus was served on the superintendent for return before Circuit Judge Ira J Jayne today. The first night of imprisonment saw Dodge in a jail corridor awaiting medical attention with possible duties ranging from washing dishes to coal pile work or prison furnace care.
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Detroit
Mar
Oon Duval Dodge
Segrrection
Charles J. Bartlett
Tius
Durbeas Caryais
Ira J. Jayne
Tudge
Interurban Company Suffers Large Loss
War sa w March 17 A summary of the Winona Interurban Railway Co shows gross revenue $12,260 less than the prior year and passenger traffic down 28,000 from the previous period Officials attribute the decline largely to the growing use of automobiles cutting ridership and receipts.
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Warsaw
Winona Interurban Railway Co
Durling
Reward offered in murder of circus proprietor
Burlington county board of freeholders will be asked by Prosecutor Kelsey to offer a reward for the capture of the killer of circus proprietor John Theodore Bruben who was shot at his home last Friday night. He may also seek a state reward from Governor Edwards if the slayer is not soon found.
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Tiverside
Board of Freeholders
Burlington County
Union Secretary Green Says All Miners Will Go on Strike
Secretary Tavis says coal operators in the central competitive field refuse proposals for four conferences with the United Mine Workers to set a new working age. Green adds no water contract is expected at New York conferences and no strike will occur on April 12 in both anthracite and bituminous fields.
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Green
Washington
Tavis Today
United Mine Workers
Crandalls Buy Southeast Seventh Street Residence
Mr and Mrs J I Crandall purchased the southeast corner house at Seventh street and Monroe place from Mrs Mildred Whippy. They plan a few improvements and intend to occupy the home as soon as possible.
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Crandall
Seventh Street
Monroe Place
Mildred Whippy
Indiana and Notre Dame Debating Teams Meet
Indiana and Notre Dame universities face off in a first meeting since 1913 at Notre Dame tonight. The debate centers on whether the closed shop is justifiable with Goshen College's negative team opposing Valparaiso's affirmative team.
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Indiana
Notre Dame
Sthith Bend
Ind
Notresame
Goshen College
Valparaiso
Ralston Assails GOP Blunders In Campaign Speech
Muncie Indiana March 17 Samet Mo Ralston a Democratic candidate for United States senator delivered a keynote speech attacking Republican policy. He blamed isolation and obstruction for economic trouble, urging pursuit of foreign markets as relief and noting rising business failures and uncertainty. Continued on page 4.
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Muncie
Fed
United States
Samet Mo Ralston
Ralston Decaret
United
Local Team Opens Action With Garfield Whiting Rivalry
The squad goes into action at ten in the morning against Garfield Whiting s victor with a strong chance to win. Their next game is a three o clock semi final and the final at five o clock. A number of fans are in the city with the local team.
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Goshen
Fishers
Garfield- Whitings
Gial
Weather outlook for Indiana unsettled with rain in north
Unsettled and slightly warmer tonight with probable rain or snow in the northern portion. Saturday rain expected, warmer in the north portion.
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Indiana
North Portion
Fight on Bonus Bill In House To Start Monday
Washington March 17 Proponents and opponents of the soldiers bonus bill await Speaker Gilbert's return to decide on a Monday floor action under a suspension of the rules. House leaders remain undecided on conferring tonight or tomorrow with the speaker.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mar
Gibert
Gillett
Springfield
Mass
House
Hhad
Florida
Harding
Representative Garner
Texas
Ways and Means
Representative Collier
Mississippi
Kitchin
North Carolina
Body of Dead Negro Found Against Tree Near Indianapolis
The body of George Tompkins, 20, of Indianapolis, was found tied and hanging near a tree in woods northwest of the city. Police suspect lynching or gang involvement as the motive for his death.
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Indianapolis
Gorge Tompkins
Stolen Money Recovered After Gypsy Caravan Stop
Chief of Police Rimpler halted an automobile caravan of gypsies east of the city until Rudy Isenbletter arrived and 10 dollars in cash were recovered from two women. The wanderers entered the city and reportedly took a dozen eggs from a West Pike Street grocery. They camped overnight west of town. the tribe is said to honor a king buried in Oakwood cemetery.
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Rimpler
Ccity
Rudy Isenbletter
Millersburg
Isenbletter
Riverside
West Pike Street
Oakwood
Slaver of Niece Executed at State Penitentiary
Steve Sabo, 50, a miner, was electrocuted at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary for the alleged slaying of his 19 year old niece Sophia Sabo in Coalgate last September. He protested innocence to the end and leaves a widow and three children in Hungary.
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Malester
Okla
Steve ‘Sabo
State Penitentiary
Sophia’ Sabo
Coalgate
Sabo
Hungary
Nine Elkhartans Reported on Liquor Indictments
Nine Elkhart residents indicted by the superior court grand jury for liquor law violations have reported to Sheriff Fonda, accepted service, and posted 500. The 28 charges involve nine men including Thomas De Shone William H. Ketch Rufus Moran Frank Gillespie Frank Morarity Perry Sailor Isaac Sailor James McCarty and Jay Miller. Some indictments remain unpublicized as warrants await service.
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Elkhart
Superior Court Grand Jury
Fonda
Thomas DeShone
William H. Kecth
Rufus Moran
Frank Gillespie
Frank Morarity
Perry
Isaac Sailor
Jamey McCarty
Jay Miller
Theatrical Merger Aims to End New Theatre Building
Chicago March 17 Formation of a 160 million theatrical merger is reported. The syndicate includes A T Erhinger J J and Lee Shubert Charles B Dillingham Al H Woods Floreng Giegfeld Sam IE Harris George McCohan the Selwyns and others. The merger seeks fixed policies for theatres and to end mixed attractions like dramas and musical shows in the same house.
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Chicago
A. T. Erhinger
J. J. and
Lee Shubert
Charles B. Dillingham
al H. Woods Floreng Giegfeld
Sam IE Harris
George McCohan
the Selwynhs
Hastings Corp Receiver Sought in County Suit
United States Tire company sues Hastings Manufacturing in circuit court for 1425 and asks for a receiver. LL Turris represents the plaintiff. The complaint alleges three overdue notes of 575 375 and 308.74 with interest and past due. The Hastings firm is said to have 250000 authorized capital with 126000 preferred, and 9000 debt including a 7000 mortgage and 23000 unsecured notes. The plant is reportedly closed and insolvent. John Bond faces a separate suit by Chapin Adams Co. for 1500.
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United States Tire Company
Hastings Manufacturing Corp
LL. Turris
Hastings Corporation
John Bond
John 2. Bond
Chapin & Adams Co
Boston
Mass
Baseball Lottery in Cleveland Unearthed by St. Louis Arrest
Police indicate a nation wide baseball lottery operating from Cleveland has been uncovered. They announce the arrest of a man they believe to be the local agent connected with the scheme. The case links to St. Louis authorities and involves an ongoing investigation.
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Cleveland
St. Louis
Jersey cow sets new production record in New York
Uf-Faurice's Star, a Jersey cow, and another Jersey cow produced 20 416 pounds of milk and 1 006 pounds of fat in one year, a world record announced by the American Jersey Cattle Club.
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New York
Mar
Uf—Faurice
Jersey
American Jersey Cattle Club
Senate Debates Payment for U S Troop Occupation in Germany
Senate leaders Lodge and Underwood and Senator Borah urged prompt payment of the 241 million dollar bill for keeping American troops in Germany. Borah pressed for all troops to be brought home and cited Premier Poincare on legal rights to collect. The debate touched on allied reparations and the army appropriation bill.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Germany
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Underwood
Alabama
Borah
Idaho
Allied Reparations Commission
Lodge
Poindester
Eyfier
Berlin
Versailles
Poincare
France
America
Hughes
Europe
Ralph Ross Is Freed By Jury In Brother Slaying Case
In Lafayette Indiana on March 17 a jury in the Warren County circuit court Williamsport acquitted Ralph Ross of first degree murder for killing his brother Claude Ross in a Marshfield garage on November 24 1921. The defense argued temporary insanity based on a claimed confession from Ross's wife alleging the brother had assaulted her.
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Lafayette
Ind
Warrenee
Williamsport
Deanery Ralph Ross
Claude Ross
Marshfield
Ross
Goshen High School Commencement Set Week of May 26
Goshen High School plans a commencement during the week of May 26 for about 60 graduates forming the class of 1922. Details such as definite dates and speaker selection are being arranged as plans progress.
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Goshen High School
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