Prosecutor Hastings Replies to Mayor Over Liquor Probes
Washington Indiana June 2 Special to The Sun Mayor McCarthy charges Hastings with derelict duty for not prosecuting liquor law cases. Hastings replies he prosecutes when evidence warrants, not to harass citizens. Tension grows as detectives gathered evidence of many violations, leaving a heated political scene.
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Washington
Ind
McCarthy
Hastings
Indiana
Odd Fellowship
Towns Play Tennis With Champion Jag
Prisoner Frank Hart of Chicago was celebrated by Crown Point jail inmates after Indiana Harbor authorities returned him. Hart, claiming to be the champion jag, has been a recurring nuisance across Indiana towns, repeatedly shackled and transported, including an Erie train trip to Huntington and a Rochester arrest. He escaped in Rochester, was recaptured, and fined $1 plus costs by Hammond Mayor Schlieder. Hart sulked about birthday timing as he awaited release.
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Hammond
Ind
Crown Point
Frank Hart
Chicago
Indiana
Hart
Erie
Huntington
Rochester
Hammon
Indiana Harbor
Schlieder
Grocer Refuses to Prosecute Robbery Informant
In Kokomo Indiana on June 2 a grocery man James Smith reported a robbery at his store. Cigars candy oranges and 150 pennies were stolen. Smith refused to prosecute after learning Willie Thompson, one of the five attackers, was the informant and his father F B Thompson had once backed Smith in business.
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Kokomo
Ind
Willie Thompson
James Smith
Smith
Willie
F. B. Thompson
Indiana Man Is Wanted For Crime
Shelbyville Indiana June 2 The Louisville police seek Arthur Smith for stabbing Lum Watkins superintendent of the J B Masson Co Mirror company in Louisville The wounds are judged likely fatal and a $100 reward is offered for the suspect's capture by the mirror company
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Shelbyville
Ind
Louisville
Arthur Smith
Lum
Watkins
J. B. Masson & Co. Mirror Company
Mirror Company
Census discontent sparks mass meeting in Gary Indiana
Gary Indiana plans a mass meeting to press census officials and ensure all residents are counted. The event targets the census and enumerators, with potential ministerial involvement. In Greencastle Indiana Rev. John M. Walker may be called to Indianapolis to lead Broadway M E Church after Rev. C E Bacon resigns.
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Greencastle
Ind
Indianapolis
John M. Walker
Locust M. E
Broadway M. E
C. EB. Bacon
William Norris Weds Mabel Mordaunt in Chicago
Actor William Norris married his reading partner Mabel Mordaunt in Chicago. The ceremony occurred midweek, linking Norris to the unnamed Bliss Native Herbs advertisement on 225 West Washington Street.
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William Norris
Chicago
Mabel Mordaunt
Bliss Native Herbs
Washington Street
Owl in tree crushed by large black snake
A frog hunting party along Salt Creek, Nashville Indiana, found an owl in distress, apparently crushed by a four foot black snake wrapped around its body. The snake was killed and feathers flew as observers watched the grisly scene unfold.
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Nashville
Ind
Salt Creek
Death recalls long fought Clemm case
The death of William J. Abrams at the State Soldiers' Home recalls the sensational Indianapolis murder of Mr. and Mrs. Young. Their neighbor Nancy Clemm was tried three times before conviction for the crime. Abrams was found guilty of complicity and served years in Michigan City prison.
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Lafayette
Ind
William J. Abrams
State Soldiers
Indianapolis
Young
Nancy Clemm
Abrams
Michigan City
Speeders Hit Five In State In A Day
Five accidents in one day caused heavy property damage across Greensburg and Crawfordsville. At Greensburg Redding Gray the horse was frightened and dragged under a wagon. David Ramer suffered a knee kick and a damaged buggy. William Boring was badly hurt in a collision with a speeding car. In Crawfordsville Hugh Griffith was struck by an auto and seriously injured. Calvin and Frank Breaks were rear ended by an unknown driver who left.
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Greensburg
Crawfordsville
Redding Gray
David Ramer
William Boring
Hugh Griffith
Noblesville
Clyde Jones
Calvin Breaks
Frank
Moose Dismisses State Organizer Hartman Suspect Funds
Hartman of Anderson has been dismissed as state organizer for the local Moose lodge in Hartford City. Charles A. Stanton of Richmond succeeds him amid reports Hartman disappeared with lodge funds, as did his predecessor Jack Sorg.
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the Sun
Hartford City
Lodge of Moose
Carl C. Hartman
Anderson
Charles A. Stanton
Richmond
Hartman
Jack Sorg
Orphan Goes With Benefactor's Wheel
Police search for 15 year old Otho Carmichael who vanished from H. L. Rest home and may have taken a bicycle belonging to M. K. Volland. Carmichael had recently been placed from an orphan asylum into the Rest home in Columbus Indiana.
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the Sun
Columbus
Ind
Otho Carmichael
H. L. Rest
M. K. Volland
Ma Said No 70 Young Man After Daughter in Greensburg
Greensburg Ind June 2 Ma said no to Miss Florence Bruner when Roy Moore returned from Shelbyville to obtain a marriage license. Both from St Paul had planned marriage. Moore went alone for the license but could not secure it and on his return for the bride Mrs Broper refused, keeping her daughter as Miss Bruner. The couple remain hopeful for a future chance to circumvent the obstacle.
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Sun
Greensburg
Ind
Florence Bruner
Roy Moore
Shelbyville
Lim
St. Paul
Moore
Broper
Miss Bruner
Buggiesfall to shoplifting thief in Evansville
Evansville authorities report a daring female shoplifter preying on buggy owners, with a month of losses from carriages. Recent victims include Mrs. B. C. Smith and Dr. Katherine Snyder Russe as officers suspect a bold woman who waits in store entrances to strike.
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Evansville
Ind
B. C. Smith
Katherine Snyder Russe
Elevation of FT Wayne Tracks Granted at Conference
At a meeting with Pennsylvania railroad officials and Wabash officials, the mayor and board of works, it was agreed that elevated track construction would begin immediately. Some falsework for the Pennsylvania company has arrived.
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FY. Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wabash
Board of Works
Pennsylvania Company
Affairs of Tucker Being Settled
Rushville Indiana June 2 The affairs of John Tucker defunct poultryman of Gwynnville are being settled up to the best advantage leaving out of consideration any hope of apprehending Tucker who has completely disappeared He is believed to be in Canada.
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the Sun
Rushville
Ind
John Tucker
Gwynnville
Tucker
Canada
Man Eats Five Chop Sueys At Sitting Man
Special to The Sun. In Hammond Indiana on June 2 Harvey Smith ate five chop sueys in succession on a wager and walked out without assistance. Smith won and friends seek a black bordered notice to omit flowers.
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Hammond
Ind
Harvey Smith
Smith
Half Clad Brakeman Walks Miles After Train Accident
Wabash Indiana June 2 William McDonald a rear brakeman on a Wabash freight train stepped onto the back platform of the caboose in his underclothes to throw out dirty water after cleanup. The train hit a curve and McDonald was thrown off but the train continued. He was later found wandering toward Wabash in his undergarments with chattering teeth.
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Wabash
Ind
William MacDonald
McDonald
Worthington and South Bend Firms Form Several New Corporations
The records show new corporations including c. W. Jean company of Worthington with capital of 50 000 formed by incorporators W Jean L N Jean C F Jean Evansville Joseph J Hodupp and John Hughes. Hunt Manufacturing company of Garrett with 10 000 capital to manufacture store furniture and fixtures. Hub Coal company of South Bend with 10 000 capital. South Bend Wall Paper and Decorating company of South Bend with 10 000 capital. Mishawaka Coal company of Mishawaka with 10 000 capital led by A D Hubbard W M Myers of South Bend and W E Allen of Mishawaka. Directors listed for Hunt: Leigh Hunt W J Frederick Chas Abel Elmer F Clark. Incorporators named for Hubpard W M Myers A D Hubard and L L Burt.
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Worthington
Capital
Incorporators, Co
W. Jean
L. N. Jean
C. F. Jean
Evansville
Joseph J. Hodupp
New York
John Hughes
Jersey City
Hunt Manufacturing Company
Garrett
Leigh Hunt
W. J. Frederick
Chas. Abel
Elmer F. Clark
Hub Coal Company
South Bend
W. M. Myers
W. E. Allen
Mishawaka
Wreck train wrecked in Indiana collision
Anderson Indiana June 2 A wreck train heading to a wreck was itself wrecked when a switch split on the Pennsylvania line at Elwood one freight car crossed the track. The Logansport bound wreck train near Memlock derailed without injuries though crews were jolted.
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Anderson
Ind
Pensylvania
Elwod
Logansport
Memlock
Elwood
Havens School Principal Declines Muncie Offer
Rushville Indiana June 2 Miss Nina Ford principal of Havens school building has received an offer to teach in the Muncie schools which she will not accept.
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Muncie
Rushville
Ind
Nina Ford
Havens
Kellogg Warns Of Global Insanity Rise In 265 Years
Dr J H Kellogg of Battle Creek Mich declares in Boston that in 265 years the world will be an insane asylum and urges doctors to debate the claim. He cites degeneracy and rising chronic diseases as factors and condemns infant feeding practices and beverage use as harming humanity.
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Boston
Mass
J. H. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Mich
Kellogg
Baby girl drowns after falling into Brook
In Columbus Indiana on June 2 15 month old Mary Christensen daughter of Chris Christensen of New Belleville drowned yesterday afternoon while playing near a brook with other children.
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Columbus
Ind
Mary Christensen
Chris Christensen
New Bellesville
Bedford women form local federation to promote pride
In Bedford Indiana on June 2 the Round Table Women’s Club Servais Matinee Musical Informal Club and Priscilla Club formed a local federation and plan a campaign to promote civic pride.
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Bedford
Ind
Women of the Round Table
Servais, Matinee Musical
Priscilla Clubs
Hamilton Miles Dies From Long Fall Injuries
Hartford City Indiana June death reported for Hamilton Miles aged 84 a county resident for six decades. He fathered 17 children with ten surviving. He sustained injuries in a fall two years earlier and passed away Thursday.
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the Sun
Hartford City
Ind
Hamilton Miles
Amanda Collins and Alonzo Kennedy Recaptured After Jail Escape
Amanda Collins and Alonzo Kennedy, who fled the Brown county log jail Monday night, were retaken at Helmsburg and returned to the jail on Wednesday.
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Columbus
Ind
Amanda Collins
Alonzo Kennedy
Brown County
Helmsburg
Governor Marshall Invited to Indiana University Visit
Special to The Law. Bloomington Ind June 2 Gov Thomas R Marshall has received a double invitation to visit Indiana University on June 16 and 17. President Bryan invites him to attend the Law school commencement Friday with Gov Hadley of Missouri to speak and Gov Marshall to be a guest. Secretary Voris of the Y M C A plans a large men's mass meeting the night before and desires Gov Marshall as speaker.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana University
Bryan
Law School
Gov
Hadley
Missouriy
Gov. Marshall
Voris
Bloomington Business Men Organize Commerce Club
Bloomington leaders formed a Commercial club with the motto Boost, don't knock. A nominating committee was named including Prof. William A. Raches W. J. von Behren and Joseph C. Todd. An active stock-selling panel was appointed consisting of Editor Oscar Cravens Thomas J. Sare John C. Dolan William H. Worley and A. C. Coye.
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Bloomington
William A. Raches
W. J. von Behren
Joseph C. Todd
Oscar Cravens
Thomas J. Sare
John C. Dolan
William H. Worley
A. C. Coye
Fleming Named for Joint Candidate Hartford City Ind
Following the district convention the Democrats of Blackford and Grant counties in a joint meeting nominated O. Fleming by acclamation for joint representative. Fleming, who served in the sixty fifth general assembly, was elected by a small margin in a district normally Republican and had no opposition this time.
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Sun
Hartford City
Ind
George W. Ranch
Blackford
Grant Counties
O. Fleming
Fleming
Sixty-Fifth
General Assembly
Indiana university to consider turning Daily Student over
Bloomington Ind June 2 The board of trustees of Indiana university will meet next week to consider a plan to turn the Daily Student over to the journalism department. The transfer would be by the Publishing association stockholders, the present paper owners.
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the Sun
Bloomington
Ind
Board of Trustees of
Indiana University
Department of Journalism
The
Publishing Association
Columbia Woman Dies in meningitis at 52
Special to The Sun from Columbus Indiana on June 2 reports Mrs. Alice Hege aged 52 wife of contractor Charles Hege dies of meningitis. She was prominent in church and social circles in Columbus.
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Columbus
Ind
Alice Hege
Charles Hege
Physicians Endorse Castoria As Safe Health Remedy
Castoria has strong praise from physicians and medical authorities for being harmless and effective. It quiets stomach pains and nerves, aids food absorption, and serves as a safe substitute for castor oil without narcotics. The Journal of Health urges safety, warning against poisoning children for greed or ignorance.
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Bateman
Godfrey
Hail
Journal of Health
German Farmer Dies Visiting Brother Near St. Maurice
Greensburg Indiana June 2 August Theil 53 a German farmer died at 2 o clock Wednesday while visiting his brother near St. Maurice They were looking at hogs when he fell dead at the scene Theil was a resident of the Greensburg area and the incident occurred during a casual afternoon visit
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Theil
St. Maurice
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