Italian admits killing Gary girl in Indiana
Gary Italian laborer Peter Vergolini, 30, confessed at an inquest to abducting and strangling 10-year-old Anna Tomacich in Gary Indiana, then burying her nude body in sand near town. He led officers to the grave after being bound over to the Lake County grand jury for murder and kidnapping.
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Gary
Ind
Peter Vergolini
Anna Tomacich
Here
Lake County
Grand Jury
Vergolini
Crown Point
Chicago
Italy
Eating Your Cake and Having It Too
Analysis of the Fordney McCumber tariff debate shows claims that tariffs kept some prices high while general living costs did not rise. The text cites the 1924 Republican Campaign Book and critiques tariff effects on sugar, wheat, dairy, potatoes, and wool, arguing tariffs raised prices but did not reduce living costs.
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American
Canada
U. S
Clarence Skelton Seeks Orange County Auditor Seat
Clarence Skelton brother of Orange County Commissioner D J Skelton and former Putnam County schoolteacher runs as Democrat for Orange County auditor. Widespread support noted. election in November expected to produce a proud administration. Skelton now resides in Orleans and previously taught in the county.
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Clarence Skelton
Orange County
Indiana
D. J. Skelton
Putnam County
Skelton
Fu "Ge County
Orleans
Marion Township Celebrates Centennial Enthusiasm
A Wednesday meeting of the Marion township centennial committee drew over 70 attendees including County superintendent John Vermillion. The township pledges active help for the centennial with a float in the parade, participation in the pageant, and supplying items for the historic relics exhibition.
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Marion Township
Ora Day
Aaron Cooper
W. M. Goldsberry
John Vermillion
Silo a Life Saver for Putnam County Farmers
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute reports silos can save corn through late frosts. Officials caution frost risk could trim state yields to about 115 million bushels from 195 million in 1923, with a five year average of 177.5 million. The U S Department of Agriculture notes an early frost could devastate the belt.
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Putnam County
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Brazil City Removes Hick Signs From Trolley Wires
The Brazil city council voted unanimously to remove yellow boards hung from trolley cables along National Avenue. Councilman Lecner called them "hick" signs and urged their removal as the public is now educated on traffic laws.
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National Avenue
Lecner
Minister to resign as preacher in crime case
The Rev. Lawrence M. Hight of Ina, jailed in Nashville Illinois on a charge of poisoning his wife to marry Mrs. Elsie Sweetin, agreed to surrender his Methodist Episcopal credentials after confessing he instigated the death of her husband.
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Nashville
Lawrence M. Hight
Ina
Elsie Sweetin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lost Clifton freighter still presumed missing at Great Lakes
Cleveland Ohio September 26 The Clifton a Whaleback freighter of 308 feet with twenty eight aboard remains overdue at Detroit and lake men doubt its safety Despite search efforts in Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay no trace has been found Officials dismiss reports the ship docked at Oscoda or seen near Mackinac before a late gale Sheriff Vogt meanwhile urges the crew to eat and seek aid In other news Fred L O Hair reports fast entry in the Child health contest and expects about 100 children to participate with judging and hospital examinations planned
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Clifton
Cleveland
A. E. R. Schneider
Progress Steamship Company
Detroit
Lake Huron
Saginaw Bay
Oscola
Oscoda
Fred L. O’hair
Central National Bank
Putnam County Hospital
Salvation Army
Army
Salvation Army Service
Iits
Corps Hall
Prac
Woman Slayer Refuses Food in Saline Case
Salem Ill Sept 26 Continued refusal to eat amid three days of turmoil and sleep loss leaves Mrs Elsie Sweetin semi conscious on a murder charge. Officials say signs point to mental impairment since confession that she poisoned her husband Wilford at the urging of Rev Lawrence M Hight who allegedly poisoned his wife to marry. Her concern for her three boys and repentance drive her actions. only milk has refreshed her.
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Salem
Ill
Elsie Sweetin
Wilford Sweetin
Lawrence M. Hight
Voters urged to register for fall election
Citizens are reminded to verify or obtain a registration form for the upcoming fall election. If you have moved or come of age since the last vote you must register by Monday October 6. Get forms from Fay Hamilton or the county auditor and submit promptly to ensure eligibility.
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Fay Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
DePauw Tigers Open 1924 Season with James Millikin Scrimmage
The first football game of the season features DePauw and James Millikin on Blackstock field. It is an unofficial practice clash with Millikin coach allowed to direct from the field. A preparatory test before the Indiana game.
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James Ashmore
TIGER
James Millikin College
Greencastle
DePauw Tigers
Blackstock Field
DePauw
James Millikin
Tigers
Indiana
Honest virtues as sole presidential measure debated in editorial
The piece questions relying on honesty as the only qualification for president and mocks a civil service style test. It references a political stance on Coolidge. John Henry Nichols of Fillmore buys the Harry Alters residence at public auction for 2600 dollars, sold by Ray O'Hair.
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United States
Wemen
Coolidge
Civil Service
John Henry Nichols
Fillmore
Harry Alters
Ray O'Hair
Taggart Improves After Threatened Attack
Thomas Taggart of French Lick Indiana, former Democratic national committeeman, rests at a Boston hospital after a threatened appendicitis attack. Doctors expect no operation unless condition worsens.
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Boston
Mass
Thomas Taggart
French Link
Ind
Taggart
Salvation Army praised for broad service to needy
A Salvation Army feature lauds the organization as a tireless provider of relief and hope. It highlights its work among the hungry, homeless, widowed, and distressed, noting its focus on practical aid and Christian service rather than publicity.
Hamilton Resigns from Greencastle City Council
Councilman Ed Hamilton resigns from Greencastle at large. Mayor Zeis calls a special meeting for Tuesday evening October 7 to fill the vacancy. Hamilton’s years on the council and chairmanship of the street committee are cited as driving improvements to the city’s streets.
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Ed Hamilton
Greencastle
Zeis
Hamilton
Township Trustees Hold Annual Picnic
The Putnam County Assessor's Picnic was held Wednesday Sept. 24 at the home of John W. Porter, Clinton township assessor. Present were numerous assessors and families from Jackson Franklin Marion Greencastle Madison Washington and other townships. A noon dinner was served and attendees planned to make the picnic an annual affair.
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Putnam County
John W. Porter
Clinton Township
John H. Morland
Jackson
Cully Wilson
Franklin
Oran E. Buis
Marion
Frank E. Peck
William H. Peck
H. C. Rambo
Hazel
Greencastle
Chas. A. Marchell
Johnson
Madison
Theo Rabb
John Rabb
Washington
Frank Heath
Jefferson
C. O. Davis
Fami
Rodgers
Cloverdale Co
Paul F. Priest
Nora Baker
Fillmore
Mollie Sigler
Von
Ann Thomas
Hazel Sutherland
Porter
Tri Kappa Dinner a Success at Mrs. Bittles Home
The Tri Kappa group met Thursday evening at Mrs. James Bittles to share a 6:30 pitch in supper featuring fried chicken and iced cake. Special guests Miss Margaret Pearson from Bedford and Mrs. C I Gobet were present before a business meeting set fall plans.
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Tri Kappa
James Bittles
Margaret Pearson
Bedford
Indiana
University
C. I. Gobet
New Game Inaugurated At The County Bastile
Four men John Thornburg Harry Thornburg Burl Matthews and Jack Ellis were arrested for intoxication in south Greencastle. They were jailed by Marshall Henry O'Hair and began breaking jail windows, rattling panes fifteen minutes after arrival. Officers returned to witness the pane destruction.
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John Thornburg
Harry Thornburg
Burl Matthews
Jack Ellis
South Greencastle
Marshall Henry O’hair
Clements Secured as Browns Battery Mate
Catcher Clements of Crawfords ville has been secured by Greencastle Specials to catch Brown the Texas pitcher. They will start in the Sunday double header against the Lincoln Highway team of Indianapolis on the Zine III Diamond.
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Clements
Crawfordsville
Greencastle
Brown
Indianapolis
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Charley Crawley
Greencastle Gun Club
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UNC
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Mendell
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