Porter Charlton faces insanity tests over murder case
In Jersey City the Charlton extradition fight to Italy hinges on four alienist exams of Porter Charlton. If declared insane, he may be sent to an asylum. if sane, Italy may pursue trial. Attorneys expect a heated legal battle and habeas corpus if insanity is found. Charlton remains in jail, reading Pompeii, guarded by officials closely watching Prosecutor Garven's offices.
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Jersey City
N. J
Porter Charlton
Italy
Mary Scott Charlton
William D. Edwards
A. M. Hamilton
Charles A. Dann
Arlitz
Fischer
Chariton
Charlton
Porter
Allenists
Porter Charlton Murder Case Seen as Light Punishment
Rome reports progress in returning Porter Charlton to answer charges for murdering his wife and disposing her body in Lake Como. Italian officials remain confident he will surrender, while Italian lawyers argue the youth may be acquitted on an insanity plea supported by his father. If sane upon return, sentence may still be light.
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America
Italy
Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Myurderer
First Newcastle Car Runs Into City Opener
The first Newcastle car No 302 completed its trial from Newcastle to the Indianapolis and Newcastle Traction line. It left Newcastle at 10 a m and arrived at the Traction Terminal around noon for equipment tests. The return trip demonstrated near perfect line condition and the regular schedule begins Wednesday with hourly service except 8 and 10 p m cars.
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Indianapolis & Newcastle Traction
Newcastle
Traction Terminal
M. E. Grafton
John Mahoney
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
W. E. Stevenson
George A. Buskirk
Harry Buskirk
Union Trust Company
Man With Odd Name Crashes On Washington Street
A man with an unusual name, Doc Blank alias Dr. Nothing, was walking on East Washington Street opposite 1014 when he fell and fractured his skull. He was taken to City Hospital. Blank resides at 1114 Southeastern Avenue.
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Doc Blank
East Washington Street
City Hospital
Blank
Southeastern Avenue
Wabash Wreck Claims Toll of Dying and Dead
A Wabash railroad wreck near Percy Iowa on Friday night leaves one man dead one woman dying and about 30 others severely injured. W G Brown of Ottawa Illinois and Mrs L Butler of Peoria Illinois die or die soon from severe injuries and skull fracture respectively. The crash followed a waterspout undermining tracks as a fast 50 mph train and a second collision with a freight train caused widespread chaos.
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Des Moines
Percy
Des Moines Hospital
W. G. Brown
Ottawa
Ill
L. Butler
Peoria
Brown
Watery eyed horse sparks manhunt and court case
Archibald Bunyan of Southport bought a dilapidated horse from Joseph Sanders of Cowtown, a humane officer says the animal is only fit for fertilizer. Runyan brought the malodorous steed to town and tied it by Sanders’ house. Officer Gunsolus arrested Runyan for abandoning the horse and Police Judge Collins postponed the case, urging Runyan to arrest Sanders.
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Archibald Bunyan
Southport
Joseph
Sanders
Cowtown
Runyan
Gunsolus
Collins
South Side Homes Entered by Thieves
A burglary occurred Friday night at the home of George Brazier on Barth and Legrand avenues while the family slept. The intruder escaped after being scared away. James S. Morris of 2001 Shelby Street reported thefts at his store, noting a loss of $45 from under-sack storage, discovered Saturday morning.
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James S. Morris
Shelby Street
Industrial Census of District Taken in Indiana Counties
Charles A. Williams, special agent of the Bureau of the Census, finished gathering statistics for the manufacturing census covering Marion, Morgan, Johnson, Hamilton, Hendricks, Boone and Hancock counties. The census records capital invested, salaried employees, wage earners, materials and fuel used, expenses, products and their value, and power used from every plant. results will not be made public now.
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Charles A. Williams
Bureau of the Census
Marion, Morgan, Johnson
Hamilton
Hendricks
Boone
Hancock
Basket Factory Burned In Northampton Fire
The Williams Manufacturing company, the world’s largest basket factory, burned Saturday morning in Northampton Mass. The blaze destroyed the factory buildings, causing about 100000 dollars in losses with 80000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Northampton
Mass
Williams Manufacturing Company
Dismissal of 96 Circuit Court Cases By Judge Réemster
Ninety six cases scheduled in the circuit court were dismissed by Judge Réemster during the annual docket call Saturday morning after failing to materialize.
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Circuit Court
Réemster
Only Fool Kisses His Wife Goodbye
Hulda Aughinbaugh sues Sydney L. Aughinbaugh in superior court No. 2 for divorce after five years of marriage. The filing cites a remark that it is foolish to kiss a wife goodbye as the reason.
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Goodby
Hulda Aughinbaugh
Sydney L. Aughinouugh
Superior Court
Democrats to Call for Fund Donations in Campaign
Washington June 25 The Democratic congressional committee will soon issue an appeal for dollar contributions for the coming campaign. The finance committee canvassed the country and determined to seek funds from the people, as the party will receive no contributions from trusts to cover the tariff revision campaign and Democratic efforts.
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Washington
Democratic Congressional Committee
Finance Committee
Turkish Cigarettes Higher as Turkish Tobacco Price Rises
New York June 25 There is bad news for smokers as high grade cigarettes will rise due to a price jump in Turkish tobacco from 30 to 50 percent. The shortage worsens after poor crops, while US consumption climbs led by a jump from under 2 billion to 7.2 billion cigarettes sold last year.
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New York
United States
Free 3.56 Recipe Promises Kidney Cure
An advertisement touts a free recipe claimed to cure weak kidneys and related symptoms. It offers to mail the remedy from Detroit on request to a doctor named A. E. Robinson, promising rapid relief and no charge for the recipe.
Sun Newsies At Hippodrome Enjoy Washington Park Show
A crowd of Sun newsies who sell The Sun cheered the Hippodrome circus in Washington Park on Friday night. They were guests of management with a reserved grand stand section and free treats. The Sun representatives ensured the boys were cared for and guided home after the show.
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Hippodrome
Washington Park
Sun Newsies
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Grandstaand
Enes
the Sun
From Drunkards to Free Men in Three Days
Daily scenes show men visiting the Neal Institute of Woodruff Place Indianapolis seeking cure for drink habit. The ad promises a three day internal medicine treatment with a money back guarantee and references upon request. Contact Rufus H Williams Treasurer at Gos Middle Drive Woodruff Place Indianapolis. Take an Fast Michigan street car for the Institute.
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Neal Institute
Woodruff Place
Indianapolis
Rufus H. Williams
Gos Middle Drive
Woodruff
Michigan
Institute
Browne Jurors May Disagree In Bribery Case
Chicago reports from the Browne bribery trial for Lee O’Neill Browne indicate jury deliberations with twelve men split and a possible disagreement over a verdict. Deliberations resumed at 9 o clock and the defense has little hope of acquittal while the state attorney declined comment. Judge McSurely intends to hold the jurors together to seek agreement.
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Clinois
Chicago
Lee O'Neill Browne
Cherles A. White
United States
Lorimer
McSurely
Browne Indicted on Bribery Conspiracy in Springfield
Springfield sources report Lee O'Neil Browne indicted by a grand jury on conspiracy to bribe charges. Also charged are Representative Robert E. Wilson of Chicago Louis D. Hirscheimer and Frank J. Trout. A. B. Johnson faces bribery charges in the furniture graft scandal.
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O'Neil Browne
Robert E. Wilson
Chicago
Louis D. Hirscheimer
Frank J. Trout
A. B. Johnson
Mendota Senator on Tris for Alleged Offering of Bribe
State Senator Corbus Gardner of Mendota faces trial after grand jury accusations he offered a ten thousand dollar jackpot contribution to secure passage of the mill dam bill. Morrison manager H s Green testified a blunt demand was made in Gardner's Chicago office and named other lobbyists who held Springfield talks, suggesting possible conspiracy among several legislators.
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Corbus Gardner
Mendota
Sangamon County
General Assembly
H. S. Green
Light and Power
Morrison
Gardner
Chicago
Cook County
Sangamon
Green
Springfield
O Connor lands National Wholesale Grocers meet in Indianapolis
William L O Connor secured the eighth annual convention of the National Wholesale Grocers association to be held in Indianapolis likely in May next spring. Eight hundred wholesalers from across the United States will attend with brokers and their families, representing the sugar refining industry and other major food manufacturers. The gathering will last a week and be open to the public.
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Simon Pure Blarney
William L. O'Connor
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Indianapolis
Mr. O'Connor
United States
O'Connor
Louisville
Two Brothers Claim Wife in Gary Cleveland Style
Gary Indiana June 25. Mayor Thomas E Knotts who is city judge must decide which of two brothers is the rightful possessor of a wife claimed by both men. The woman is identified as Mrs C S or Mrs J W McClellan. J W McClellan of Madison Wisconsin came to visit and a fight ensued. Each brother produced marriage certificates showing her as his wife. Her story says she married J W then learned he had been divorced and married her before the time limit expired. She says she was not married at all and was then united to C S.
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J. W
C. 8
Indianapolis Cool Spell Lifts Heat Wave Across Indiana
Indianapolis and a small stretch of Indiana enjoyed cooler weather on Saturday with temperatures about ten degrees lower than Friday. Cincinnati and Columbus also recorded cooler readings while the nation saw little change. Weather experts say the heat wave’s backbone is broken as heavy rains hit Nebraska, eastern South Dakota, and the southern states. The Weather Bureau promises fair skies for Sunday excursions and a noticeably cooler overall pattern.
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Ature
Indianapolis
Nebraska
South Dakota
Weather Bureau
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