Spahr Hearsay Testimony On Self Defense In Littler Case
John Spahr sobbed on the witness stand as he recounted the October 9 fight with Arrell Littler in Markle and claimed self defense after Sheriff Scott relayed Littler’s death. The testimony followed years of friendship and a detailed account of the fatal confrontation, with his young daughters Evangeline and Nellie as witnesses assisting the defense.
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OBS
John Spahr
Arrell Littler
Markle
W. E. Scott
Littler
Spahr
Evangelin
Nellie
Jacob Davis
Circuit Court
R. A. Littler
Evangeline
Edna Spahr
Mary Annabelle
Principals in murder trial recount at toxic moment
Witness testifies in Indiana murder case that littler attacked, spahr defended, and a brick was used. The day’s events unfold with spahr detailing work at Tocsin and meeting family after returning from the depot.
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Ragonist
Littler
Ice Cream Plant Sold to Trixler and Conter
Digler Ice Cream company transfers to L. G. Trixler and Herman Conter. West State street site to be remodeled and new machinery bought in Indianapolis and Chicago. The pair plan incorporation within ten days with a $25,000 capitalization and expanded milk wagon service.
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Trixler and Conter
Digler Ice Cream Company
L. G. Trixler
Herman Conter
West State Street
Trixler
Huntington
Conter
Ben
L. G. Emingham
Homer L. Cook
Center
Indianapolis
Chicago
Decatur
Twenty Five Buried in Chicago Gas Explosion Collapse
A gas explosion at 311 West Fourteenth Street caused two three story buildings to collapse in a crowded Chicago tenement district. Police recovered one body and six serious injuries from one ruin. at least twenty five others remain buried beneath the wreckage, with more trapped in the second building.
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Associated Presa
Chicago
West Fourteenth Street
Passage of Day Law Moves Toward Final Approval
Indianapolis February 1 The Wright statewide prohibition bill nears approval after morning amendments and a key role by Democratic leaders Culbertson Fleming and Elsner The measure fixes an April 2 1918 effective date and awaits Governor Goodrich signature alongside a constitutional convention bill status remains pending on related measures and budget routine actions.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Senate
Sentcor Culbertson
Fleming
Elsner
Mike
van Auken
Mercer
Culbertson
English
Grant
Kinder
Nejad
Reser
Wolfson
Armstrong
Bird
Erskine
Hagerty
Hazen
Hemphill Wirsch
Jackson
Kolsem
Reidelach
Simmert
Thornton
Goodrich
Bush
Eschbach
House
Beardsley
Negley Bil
James P. Goodrich
Developments in Submarine Issue Amid World Tensions
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing hold long talks and seem to agree on a course. State department halts issuing American passports to travelers. New Austrian ambassador to America says central powers action is news to him. Stock market fluctuates with grain prices drop in Chicago. German chancellor vows unrestrained warfare at sea. German embassy in Washington cites 300 to 500 new submarines to starve England. All ships may clear New York port at their own risk. German freighter interned at Charleston is believed scuttled.
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Wilson
Lansing
State Department
Trav
America
New York
Chicago
Washington
Germany
England
Dry Bill Expected to Pass by Big Margin in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on February 1 100 p m the dry bill is forecast to pass the next day with at least 28 votes and possibly 30 or more. Optimists claim up to 20 Democrats may back it. Amendments strengthen the measure including a ban on liquor handling by pharmacies and a cap on brewery production. Senator Simmons opposes the surplus amendment. Senator Chambers predicts a 32 vote passage.
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Lanz
Nejdl
Negley
Wolfson
Robinson
Senate
Bush
van Auken
Agia
House
Gentry
C. W. Whitelock
Indianapolis
Simmons
Taggart
Chambers
Boston Lecturer Will Talk Here On Peace Or War
David Goldstein of Boston will lecture on Peace or War at the Knights of Columbus hall this evening. J. W. Caswell will introduce him. No admission charge. Audiences in Cincinnati and Cleveland praised his address. The event is open to all.
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Boston
K. of C. Hall
Knights of Columbus
David Goldstein
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Goldstein
J. W. Caswell
Raider Sane Rio Janiero Report Suggests Engagement
Persistent reports reach the newsroom from Sao Paulo about German raider activity near Rio de Janeiro. The German raider is said to have been sighted in an engagement with a naval force described as involved in patrols and convoy protection.
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Rio Janiero
President Wilson Silent Over Germany Submarine Note Signals
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson maintains strict secrecy on his course regarding Germany’s submarine warfare threat. Officials say a note may have been dispatched or may not, with Lansing denying details and refusing to discuss the situation. The administration awaits Berlin’s reception of any communication as it weighs warning versus immediate severance of relations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Cabinet
Foreign Affairs Committee of Congress
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
United States
White House
Lansing
State Department
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F. H. Bowers
Tocsin
Indiana
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Erie
Mr. Littler
Q—Suate
Ariel Littler
Iag
Mr.Spahr
Elers
Charleston
Whitelock
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