Shumaker Habeas Case Hands To Judge Baltzell
Final brief filed in Indianapolis federal court seeks to make permanent a writ of habeas corpus shielding Shumaker from 60 days of state imprisonment for contempt. Judge Baltzell already issued a temporary writ. Indiana Supreme Court earlier ordered recommittal. Attorneys for the Indiana Anti Saloon League head plan appeals if the decision goes unfavorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene J. Cadou
N. S
Ndianapolis
Ind
Edward §. Shumaker
Indiana
State Penalum
Histo Shumaker
Ert C. Baltzell
Idge Baltzell
Indiana Supreme Court
Shumaker
State Farm
Balt
Ethan A. Miles
Baltzell
Supreme Court
Chicago
Abraham Lin
Andrew Jackson
Jee Baltzell
Federal of Appeals
Indianary
Burglar Alarm Sounded at First National Bank
A moisture- triggered burglar alarm at the First National Bank produced a long sound Friday morning. Bank officials called the fire department to access and disconnect the box after the sensor failed to reset due to atmospheric fans blowing on the circuit.
Mrs Sarah Boswell Dies in Terre Haute at 69
Mrs. Sarah Boswell aged 69 of 2439 North Fourteenth and a half street Terre Haute died at 10 o clock Wednesday night. Survived by husband Steven four sons William Raymond of Terre Haute Harry of Brazil Leo Boswell of Greencastle one brother James Kyle Coal Bluff Ind and two sisters Mrs Mollie Mitchell Marshall Ind and Mrs Margaret Creal Fontanet Ind and eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Sarah Boswell
North Fourteenth
Street
Steven
William
Raymond
Harry
Brazil
Leo Boswell
Greencastle
Jas. Kyle
Coal Bluff
Ind
Mollie Mitchell
Marshall
Margaret Creal
Fontanet
Nichols Case Goes To Jury In Hendricks County
In Danville Indiana a jury deliberates in the murder trial of William Nichols 59 charged with killing Ora Whitten 67 at a family home on September 23 1928 Nichols claimed self defense after Whitten seized his rifle and Nichols fired twice Whitten had a quarrelsome disposition and repeatedly threatened Nichols The defense presented character witnesses while the state highlighted Whitten threat history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Dan
INS
Hendricks
William Nichols
Ora Whitten
Ind
Z. E. Dugan
Nichols
Stilesville
Whitten
Anderson Nichols
Bar Members Hear Lewis In Indianapolis
J Hamilton Lewis former United States Senator addressed the Indiana State Bar Association in Indianapolis urging the U S to stop lending money to foreign powers and to collect debts owed. He proposed arranging with neighboring American countries for forts or water stations to secure bases of defense in vulnerable zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
INS
America
J. Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
United States
Indiana State Bar Association
Lewis
Sale of Local Telephone Co Ordered by Court
Mass Circuit court directed the Public Service Commission to approve the sale of nine Indiana telephone companies owned by Max F. Hosen of Indianapolis to Standard Telephone Company of Indiana. The properties span Greentown Greenfield Greencastle Attica Waynetown Royal Center Putnam and Steuben counties and Logansport. Judge John B. Smith also authorized $1,000,000 in first mortgage 6 percent twenty year gold bonds and 1,000 shares of no par stock as payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Max F. Hosen
Indianapolis
Standard Telephone Company of
Indiana
Mass Circuit Court
Greentown
Greenfield
Greencastle
Attica
Waynetown
Royal Center
Putnam County
Steuben County
Logansport
Cass Circuit Court
John B. Smith
Standard Company
Farm Bureau Members Hear State Speakers
A large turnout of local Farm Bureau members and farmers heard Indiana Farm Bureau officials outline aims and activities. In the morning Nevins and Coombs discussed auto insurance and purchasing efforts. Taylor addressed taxation. Ingles spoke on organization work after Martindale fell ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Indiana Farm Bureau
Court House
Nevins
Auto Insurance Department
Coombs
Purchasing Department
Taylor
Ingles
W. T. Martindale
State Farm Bureau
Heavy Death Toll From Cumana Quake Reported
Caracas dispatch says the Cumana earthquake yesterday morning produced a heavy death toll with 25 to 50 confirmed dead, many missing, and thousands left homeless. Soldiers aid rescue as the government distributes food medical supplies and clothing. Cumana on the Gulf of Cariaco is a key export center with 16 000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
INS
Cumana
Gulf of Cariaco
Unsettled Weather Tonight and Saturday
A damp forecast for tonight and Saturday with rain likely in the south. The north faces sleet or snow as precipitation shifts through the night, bringing wintry conditions.
DePauw Dean Clarifies 7 PM Sleighing Deadline
Co-eds faced sleigh rides after a snow storm on DePauw University campus. Dean of women Miss Katherine S. Alvord announced that 7 o'clock is the deadline for sleighing as well as motoring, redefining the campus rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
Katherine S. Alvord
Christian Church Holds Annual Officer Election
The First Christian Church held its annual business meeting and officer election after a 6:30 dinner. Reports showed healthy church operations and a strong year. Elected or re-elected elders W. L. Denman and Luther Easter, trustee J. L. Randel, deacons and other officers for three years. J. W. Herod chosen chairman, Charles Merkel vice chairman, Mrs. William Blackwell secretary, Will Conklin clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
W. L. Denman
Luther Easter
J. L. Randel
Charles Merkel
Kenneth West
Paul Heaney
Jesse Wells
Will Conklin
E. R. Bartley
Charles McGaughey
Wallace Long
J. W. Herod
William Blackwell
Special Sermons Begin at First Christian Church
On Sunday morning January 20 Rev B H Bruner launches a eight sermon pre Easter series at the First Christian Church The theme is Following the Great Pioneer with subjects including The Quest For an Adequate Faith and The Quest for a New Civilization The sequence aims to trace life of Jesus as guide and model for believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
B. H. Bruner
S. C. C. Club girls host kids party in Greencastle
In Greencastle last evening the S. C. C. Club girls hosted a children’s party at Miss Lelia Talbott’s home with games including tag. Attendees at a Merchants Retail Association meeting included E. M. Denny, John Cannon, 8. C. Sayers, J. O. Cammack, Harry Moore, P. R. Christie, W. R. Hutcheson and C. Gautier. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lycurgus Stoner on January 19. John Allee Jr. began at Indiana Law School in Indianapolis this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Talbott
The
Merchants Retail Association
E. M. Denny
John Cannon
8. C. Sayers
J. O. Cammack
Harry Moore
P. R. Christie
W. R. Hutcheson
C. ©.Gautier
Lycurgus Stoner
John Allee, Jr
Indiana Law School
Indianapolis
Memorial for Gobin Planned at DePauw University
Trustees of DePauw University meet at the Columbia Club and announce a memorial building for the religious education department. The planned structure may cost about 150000 dollars and include classrooms for other departments. Dr Hillary Gobin served as acting president from 1899 to 1903 and was highly regarded by students and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
DePauw University
Columbia Club
Hillary Gobin
Roy O. West
Interior
Board of Trustees
Public Lands Committee
House of Representatives
Washington
Greencastle Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilbur W. Brown
Brown
Edgar Blake
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frederick D. Leete
Leete
Kansas City
Gobin
Lawmaker Plans Five Cent Gas Tax and Lower Auto Fees
Representative C Elmer Garrard Republican of Parke outlines a bill introducing a five cent gas tax the highest in the country and a flat one dollar license fee for all pleasure automobiles to raise about eighteen and a half million dollars last year. The proposal would extend auto license validity to four years from one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
C. Elmer Garrard
Parke
House of Representatives
Garrard
Damage suit filed over horse death against Traction Co
Harry W. Wood sues Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company in Putnam Circuit Court seeking 200 for the death of Beauty the horse struck at Commercial Place crossing. Complaint alleges negligence for failing to sound a warning and for a warning blast that frightened the horse and caused it to become unmanageable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Wood
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Putnam
Beauty
Helen Clemens
The
Traction Company
Tornadoes Kill Three in Fort Branch and Maunie
A January twister ripped through Fort Branch Indiana and Maunie Illinois this morning. In Fort Branch one woman, 65, died when her home collapsed and four others were seriously injured including a husband and two relatives. In Maunie two people were killed and many injured as property damage mounted.
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Fort Branch
Ind
David Nolan
MT. Vernon
Ill
Illinois
Maunie
Here
Indiana Senate Advances Tax Amendment Backed by Farm Bureau
The Indiana Senate approved a committee report amending the state constitution to permit a special election on a state income tax. William H. Settle of the Indiana Farm Bureau argues farmers pay a disproportionate share due to real estate taxation, which he says yields less revenue than the salaries of professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
INS
Indiana
State Senate
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
William H. Settle
Farm Bureau
Settle
Denton to Fight Teacher Tenure Law in Indiana
Indiana Representative Harlan R. Denton announces plans to repeal the 1927 teacher tenure act. He argues the law causes teachers to lose jobs and notes its constitutional questions, including a pending challenge in the Clay County circuit court and potential action by the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Harlan R. Denton
Owen
Putnam
Denton
Clay County
State Supreme Court
DePauw Choir to Perform at Indiana Bankers Meet
The DePauw University Choir and Instrumental Ensemble will entertain at the Indiana Bankers Association mid winter meeting in Indianapolis on January 28. Greencastle residents Cully Price and Medford Maxwell will perform at the dinner in the Claypool Hotel Riley Room, with Robert G. McCutchan conducting. More than 600 bankers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bankers Association
Claypool
Indianapolis
DePauw University
Cully Price
Greencastle
Medford Maxwell
Price
Maxwell
Riley
Robert G. McCutchan
School of Music
Murdered bank official found near open vault in Sullivan
Edgar Don Maple vice president of the People's National Bank and Trust Company was shot to death near the vault. Coroner McGrew ruled murder by unknown parties. Investigations focus on a missing $4,000 and a mysterious appointment. Jessup Bollinger, Shelburn bank head, jailed for forgery. he allegedly tried suicide with car exhaust after the Maple tragedy. Funeral set for 2 PM with large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
INS
Don Maple
People’s National Bank & Trust Co
John Maple
Maple
Indianapolis
Thomas Barr
State Banking Department
Jessup Bollinger
Shelburn
Dr. McGrew
First State Bank
Ind
Bollinger
Luther Keene
Senate debates 24000 increase in prohibition enforcement funds
In Congress today the Senate debated a 24000 increase in prohibition enforcement funds and temporarily sidetracked a new cruiser bill. The chamber decided to act on Roy O. West’s nomination as secretary of the Interior late in the afternoon as it considered independent offices within the appropriation bill. President elect Hoover’s radio views were recited to the Merchant Marine committee. Representative Cramton charged in a speech that poor inventors are being defrauded by unregistered patent office attorneys and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy O. West
Hoover
Merchant Marine Committee
Cramton
Michigan
Patent Office
Bank Bandits In Shootout With Police In Chicago
A fierce shotgun battle paralyzed downtown Chicago as six bandits fought police near a bank just before noon. Three bank employees were wounded by stray bullets as the men tried to gun their way into a vault with a large sum of money.
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Chicago
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Ftorneys
Anti-Saloon League
Govr Ed. Jackson
Cass County Circuit Court
HOSEA
Christian Church
Merald
West
Putnam and
Owen Counties
Depauw Choir
Sullivan Bank
Shellurn Bank
Congress
Senate
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