Wealthy farmer tortured by robbers seeking hidden gold
Peru Indiana June Spl. report details Jerry Landis a 60-year-old wealthy bachelor four miles north of Berrysburg who was bound gagged and tortured with burning matches by four masked robbers seeking gold rumored to be hidden near his 19-acre farm. They failed to find it and fled after over an hour of brutal questioning.
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Jerry Landis
Berrysburg
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Landis Hadeen
Gee
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Landry
Gald
Colin
Sherif
Port Arthur Embattled As Japanese Warships Hammer At Gate
Reports from the Far East say Japanese ships continue bombardment of the Port Arthur area with nine warships shelling between Shangucheng and Kaichau. A Liao Yang dispatch claims a minor naval clash in the gulf of Pechili sunk one Japanese battleship and reports Japanese losses. Tokyo dispatch says damaged vessels, including cruisers destroyers gunboats and torpedo boats, have been repaired at Sasebo and rejoined Admiral Togo's fleet.
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Far East
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Kaichau
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Petersburg
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Russ
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Rome
Tokio
Sasebo
Togo
McCormick Amid Anti American Sentiment In Russia
Reports from a reliable source say Ambassador McCormick faces persecution in St. Petersburg amid American sympathy for Japan. He has left Leuchtenburg Place, with the palace owner related to the imperial family voicing disapproval. Russians condemn McCormick for aiding Japanese interests after the war outbreak.
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Russia
Japan
Dtso
M. Kurinn
Blue Ribbon Gang Convicted in Federal Case at Toledo
Four members of the Blue Ribbon gang of peatnlice robbers were convicted in federal court Thursday morning. Samuel Jackson Johan Devson James Courtney and Ian Clifford were sentenced to prison by Judge Anderson. They claimed to be in Toledo on the night of the Orleans Indiana post office robbery but were identified near Orleans on and after the crime. Harry Cramer was arrested with them and released Wednesday as evidence against him proved insufficient for conviction.
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Harry Cramer
Wednessay
Anderson
Samuel Jackson
Johan Devson
James Courtney
Ian Clifford
Toledo
Orleans
Ind
Urey
Farmer Finds Mastodon Bones Near Orleans Indiana
W. V. Troth, a farmer near Orleans, informs State Geologist Blatchley of discovering four mastodon bones on his farm. He notes three large teeth likely from a carnivorous animal, a jaw bone about two and a half feet long, and a tusk section around two feet. The bones may be sent to the state museum.
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Orleans
Ind
Blatchley
Mr. Troth
State Museum
Cement Case Sent To Trial On Merits In Midland Portland Suit
After preliminary sparring in room three on Thursday morning, attorneys for the Midland Portland cement case moved toward trial on the merits. The defense objected to a change of venue, a protest overruled by Judge Leathers. The cement company answered a supplemental complaint by Ben F. Reagan, and a demurrer by Phen Thompson was overruled. Witness Vantan O. Moulk described the company’s organization. meanwhile advertisements urged summer clock sales and jewelry, and Wilson's Drug promoted its cough remedies.
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Wiliam Bosson
A. W .Thempan
Cave
Leathers
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Cement Company
Nentral Dental
Ben F. Reagan
Phen ‘Thompson
Vantan
Moulk
Reme Pany
Way
Clay Industry Growth Reported in Indiana State
State nemologist Statchley prepares a detailed report on Indiana clay deposits and the expanding industry. He notes the clay sector has grown rapidly since the last study in 195. The state’s deposits are valuable and mining areas like the Southern Indiana mine remain among the busiest sites.
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Statchley
Indiana
Dong
Indlana Tavitaad
Tucker Indicted for Murder of Miss Mabel Page
Boston June The Macon county grand jury returned an indictment against Charles L Tucker for the murder of Miss Mabel Page at Weston Mare fi teet Tucker's arraignment likely within two weeks. The crime stirred the county as she was stabbed to death and witnesses placed him near the scene. A knife similar to that used was found at Tucker's home.
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Boston
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel Page
Wes+ton
Page Viame
Woman Refuses Court Testimony Over Assault Charge
Mrs Linsa Hickey of 232 Vintoteat pressed assault and battery charges against husband Thomas Hickey. She failed to appear for hearings, prompting contempt of court charges and a $10 fine with a warning of payable only if repeated.
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Linsa Hickey
Vintoteat
Thomas Hickey
Grand Jury Probes Hale Murder Case In Milneis Fight
The grand jury began hearing evidence in the case of Thomas He charged with killing Thomas Sei hert at Milneis and Washington streets on the night of May 16. Doctors testified on medical aspects and three telephone girls who witnessed the fight were present before the jury.
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Dhare
Thomas He
Thomas Sei Hert
Milneis
Washington-sts
Shibert
Col Mufeman Receives Notable Square Card at State House
Col W W Hunman received a large square card Thursday marking his appointment as assistant sergeant at arms for the upcoming Republican National Convention. W P F Stone, sergeant at arms designate, conveyed the news as congratulations poured in. He then visited the state house museum to obtain necessary weapons for convention duties.
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W. W. Hunman
State House
W. P F. Stone
Police Cap Hyland Says Dance Halls May Be Regulated
Captain Hyland told THE SUN that dance halls are a nuisance and the police can only regulate them. He blames parents for letting youths attend and notes police can station officers but cannot remove youths or shut halls unless disorder occurs. Prosecutor Ira Holmes says powers limit to regulating police and suppressing disorder.
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Pottee
Hyland
Mt Wykood
Indianapolis
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Thane
Ae Jong
Ira Holmes
City Poetes Court
Body Found at College In Disturbing Transfer Of Mrs Robinson
Mrs Jennie Robinson died after a fall and pneumonia and her body was turned over to the coroner then to the Medical College of Indiana. Her daughter Ida Bruder alleges the body was given to a medical college without proper notice and seeks answers on who authorized the transfer and why. The custodian confirmed the body was identified by the claimant and held for her orders.
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Hee Bey
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Ruahison
Jane
Louisiannest
Ue College
Caliega
Dtowar Beng
Indianapolis Hosts YBC Executive Meeting Closure
The Y B C De ef the U B including northern Tdtane and Bible districts held a three day session in Wabash with Berean members. The next annual gathering will be in Indianapolis, with Rey HF James from Indianapolis named to lead the executive committee for arrangements in the following year.
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Y. B.C
U. B
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Bible
Zes Dion Bers
Indianapolis
Rey HF. James
Iran
Cupid's Partner Straw Must Be At By Monday
Cant Madden of the Board of Safety seeks leave but is denied for marriage. Edward Mack, clerk, granted leave for nuptials as the Meyberg forgery trial struggles for jurors. William Lehmacher cites rye straw duties at home and vows, seeking excusal, but judge defers decision.
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Straw
Edie Mack
Harhtully
McLangaite
Mex Gervcute
JEUP RECOMMENDS FALL CREEK CHANGES
City engineer Jeup recommends that the Twenty-fourth street cut be straightened only within a broader plan for deepening and improving Fall Creek. He urges immediate planning for the overall improvement, while Jean opposes building the Northwestern bridge at the current location due to anticipated future straightening of the stream.
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Fall Creek
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Ciy
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May quash indictment and call new grand jury
Anderson Ind June. The return of an indictment for murder of the second degree in Chesterfield case caused considerable excitement. Legal authorities believe the grand jury exceeded its authority. Prosecutor Vesta will seek to have the indictment quashed and a new grand jury convened. He had expected an indictment for murder in the first degree.
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Anderson
Ind
Smamer Clay Dusang
Hiram Stealy
Chesterfield
Vesta
Brutal Burglar Grabs Cash Chokes Servant Chloroforms
A masked intruder ransacked Weaver residence at 199 College Ave on Wednesday night, stealing 16 dollars and escaping after a failed chloroform attack on Miss Johnson, a servant. Mrs. Weaver awakened, conflicting struggle ensued with a butler who tried to restrain her throat. Johnston identified the suspect to detectives, as authorities search for the culprit.
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College-ave
Johnson
Miss Johnsoon
Mias Johoron
Coat Tails and a Book Agent at the State House
Secretary George Lockwood stopped a man at the state house when a book hung from the man’s coat. The encounter hints at a surge of book agents targeting the governor, with Durbin under constant attention from them.
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George Lockwood
State House
Durbin Ta Beslegba
Weather forecast for fair conditions and mild temperatures
Weather forecast predicts fair Thursday night and Friday with temperatures around 60 at 7 a.m., 71 at noon, and 72 at 2 p.m. Northeast winds prevail across Indiana and neighboring states with low precipitation chances.
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