Boy Lived Six Days In Room With Slain Aunt
Three year old Billy Huffstickle survived six days in a farmhouse room with the bodies of William G. Shaeffer and Susie Shaeffer after their murder. The child, exhausted and undernourished, recalled pleading for his mother while recounting his aunt and uncle’s deaths as investigators probe the case in Indiana.
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Howard McBride
UNCIE
Ind
Bill
Billy’’ Huffuckle
William G. Shaeffer
Susie
Here
Billy
Lollie
Howard Brown
Lolie
Uncle Bill
Indiana
Sue
Weather Summary Cooler Eastward Amid Warm Front Moving In
A cold wave shifts east toward the Alleghenies and north Atlantic States while temperatures rise from the Mississippi Valley to the plains and Rocky Mountains due to a rain storm from California. Readings stay below freezing in the Northwest and persist in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with hourly figures showing subzero values in parts of the Upper Midwest.
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Alleghenies
North Atlantic States
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Rocky Mountain Region
California
Great Basin
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Boys Find Shelter In Abandoned Coal Yard
An abandoned coal yard near Missouri and South streets housed Steve Staswick 13 Marion Hutchens 14 and Elmer Garrett 14 of Terre Haute for three days. Bicyclmen Mangus and Leonard reported by police. The boys arrived in Indianapolis last Thursday and were sent to the detention home while Terre Haute police were notified.
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Missouri and
South Sts
Steve Staswick
Marion Hutchens
Elmer Garrett
Terre Haute
Mangus
Leonard
Indianapolis
Doctor Hurt in Collision
Hartford City Indiana December 13 Dr C T Dodds physician suffered cuts and bruises to the head when his automobile was struck by a car driven by C F Ford of Hartford City Dodds car was overturned and wrecked Ford’s car was only slightly damaged
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Hartford City
Ind
C. T. Dodds
C. F. Ford
Dodds
Ford
Booze Union Launches War On Liquor Traffic
The new booze division of the police department begins a war on bootleggers led by Capt. William Paulsen. Lieutenants Stoddard and Hudson head two squads each until 3 p.m., then Lieutenant Cox and Sergeant Cummings take over. Searches will target Illinois Street levee cafes and poolrooms with warrants issued for suspected liquor storage or manufacturing. Information on liquor law violations is welcomed for investigation.
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Police Department
William Paulsell
Stoddard
Hudson
Cox
Cummings
Paulsen
Illinois St. Levee
Mine Officials Win in Elections
United Press reports from seven of 230 unions show a general victory for District 11 United Mine Workers officials. President Hessler led with 463 votes, secretary Mitch with 626, and vice president Roberts won re-election by 36 votes over rivals. Elected officials take office next April.
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United Press
Strike Ends at Korff Coal Mine in Evansville Area
Evansville Ind Dec 13 175 men returned to work at the Korff coal mine near Booneville under a temporary agreement after a strike over a special union assessment. The closure affected the only mine in the pocket district.
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United Press
Evansville
Ind
Korff
Booneville
Pocket
Laborer Accused After Pawning Coats At Local Shop
John Mitchel a 36 year old laborer pawned his overcoat at a pawn shop on 816 Indiana Ave and bought a half pint of white mule with the money. He later pawned a caravanette raincoat. Police were summoned on suspicion of stolen coats but Mitchel proved ownership and was arrested on a blind tiger charge.
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Indiana Ave
John Mitchel
Laborer
S. East St
Gooch
Pfaffenberger
Mitchell
What Will Scions Do The Legislature Opens In Indianapolis
The Indiana Legislature will convene in Indianapolis on January 4. The Times surveys members about their plans and their view of the top problems facing the state. A summary of replies appears on Page Two.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
the Times
Defense Opens Hearn Trial in Marion Illinois
In Marion Illinois on December 13 the Herrin massacre trial opened with a full defense team led by Angus W. Kerr of the Illinois United Mine Workers. Kerr argued farmers and miners faced professional gunmen from June 15 to the riot day, and that union members acted in defense against hired killers seeking to crush the miners' union. He asserted prolonged hostility between miners and coal operators and said the gunmen aimed to provoke residents and profit from violence.
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United Press
Marion
Ill
Herrin
Angus W. Kerr
Illinois United Mine Workers
Williamson County
Kerr
Lester Mine
One Dies in Buffalo Fire Causes Cold Night Valuation
One person died in Buffalo fires that sent victims into the bitter cold. The blazes caused about $500,000 in property damage and forced many residents from their homes.
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Buffalo
Double slaying at Newcastle farm sparks robbery motive
Police pursue leads as two men and two women are believed linked to the Shaeffer killings near Middletown. A stolen Ford, jewelry worth $6,000, and a cash purse were reported. Ben Brookshire is being questioned while authorities suspect a well acquainted motive and a planned robbery.
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Newcastle
Ind
William G. Shaeffer
Susie
Middletown
Hattie Laird
Seventh St
Yost
Miss Laird
Laird
Shhaeffer
Ben Brookshire
Schaeffer
Shaeffer
Brookshire
Muncie
William Huffstickle
Indianapolis
Baby Loser in Fight of Science vs. Prejudice
The city board of health division of child hygiene reports on cases of cribside conflict between modern medical advice and traditional beliefs. In November nurses made 1,818 visits to underage children, with seven clinic stations and a staff of seven nurses and five physicians.
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Jimmy
Division of Child Hygiene
City Board of Health
Newcastle Tragedy Told in Pictures At Shaeffer Home
A photo montage depicts the Shaeffer residence showing the bedroom where Mrs. Shaeffer’s body was found and the barn where Shaeffer’s body lay. Earl Ellison, the last person to see them, stands at the site. Cross marks indicate the locations of the two bodies.
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Shaeffer
Five men indicted on gambling charges in Marion County
Prosecutor William P. Evans says the five named men are trusted lieutenants of William H. and James E. Armitage. Indictments allege running gaming houses at several addresses including 2129144 E. Washington St and 135 E. Michigan St. Other indictments include murder, embezzlement, grand larceny and fraudulent checks with various defendants held on bail or without bail.
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William P. Evans
William H
James E. Armitage
Marion County Grand Jury
William H. Armitage
Republican County Committee
Board of Public Safety
George Shockley
Roy Travis
Adolph Kohn
Washington St
Everett Orr
Henry Cameron
Michigan St
Vermont St
Shockly Traiis
Ormand Cameron
Claude Worley
William Gibbs Wes
John Caldwell
Anna Price
William Price
Paul Kabrich
Hazel Jacckson
Charles O’banyon
Sadie Deane
George White
Wilbur Beard
Borace Stanley
Rainbow Division veterans to host Christmas party
The Rainbow Division Veterans Association raises funds from members for the second annual Christmas party at Methodist Hospital for wounded and sick ex service men. Some veterans spend their third Christmas in the hospital.
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Rainbow Division Veterans Association
Methodist Hospital
Woman Injured In Interurban Crash Sustains Serious Wounds
Mrs. Helen Cameron 27 of 3504 Evergreen Ave. remains in serious condition at Methodist Hospital after an interurban struck the car carrying her, her husband Martin Cameron 32, Miss Mary Archibald 26, and Alva Wynkoop 28. Four injured, all slightly improved. motorman Roscoe Simon and conductor A C Crumer from Peru testify, Cameron says he did not see the interurban.
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Helen Cameron
Evergreen Ave
Union Traction
College Ave
Fall Creek Blvd
Cameron
Methodist Hospital
Miss Archibald
Methodist
Roscoe Simon
Peru
Ind
A. C. Crumer
Simon
Dean
Boulevard Crossing
Indianapolis
The
Southern Surety Company
Downtown stores extend hours to 6 P M through Christmas Eve
Shoppers benefit as department clothing shoe and leather goods stores in downtown announce new closing time at 6 p m through Christmas Eve. The change provides an extra half hour for holiday shoppers to complete purchases. Do not wait for the last days of shopping.
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Shaeffers
N. Dix St
Huffstickle
Billy” Huffsuickle
Times
Ber
Hessler
Jinx
Hearn
Flood County
Hattie Laird of
HVE
Armitages
Roosevelt C. Sarver
James L. Brown
John Brooks
Willie Bryant
Harry McKinley Smith
Raymond Dickerson
Cornelius Johnson
Arthur Schaaf
Roosevelt Greer
William Philpott Bond
S. Oriental St
Harley Pierson Bond
William S. Shackler
Louis Scott
Herman Reynolds
Scioto St
Kenneth Dolen
New Jersey St
Russell Moore
Northwestern Ave
Joe Rounder
W. Vermont St
Charles Carmack
Madison Ave
William H. Carew
N. Blackford St
Orville Bloom
N. Patterson St
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