Master criminal eyed in Ohio poison deaths at university
Investigation into Ohio State University poisonings narrows to a single mastermind. Police say a "super intellectual" with a twisted aim of spreading death is responsible for strychnine adulteration in dispensary drugs. A 437 grain bottle with 300 grains missing was found in the pharmacy building. John Chester leads the probe focusing on sixty pharmacy students.
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Bu United Press
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
School of Pharmacy
John Chester
Dean Clair A. Dye
Pharmacy Department
Forbes Prepares to Appeal Case
Attorneys for Col. Charles R. Forbes and John W. Thompson prepared their appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. They have thirty days to file before beginning two year sentences in Leavenworth, Kansas, after conviction on charges they conspired to defraud the Government with illegal hospital contracts.
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Bu United Presse
Chicago
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans Bureau
John W. Thompson
St. Louis
United States Circuit Court of
Apporbes
Thompson
Laevenworth
Kaw
Indiana House considers school regulation to align parochial and public courses
Rep Murden of Logansport introduced a bill requiring all private and parochial schools to use public school text books and exams, with licensed teachers and regular state inspections by the superintendent, a move tied to Ku Klux Klan endorsement.
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Indiana
Murden
Logansport
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Professor Irving Allen Fined For Speeding
A Chicago campus incident reports Professor Irving Allen, economics instructor at 657 E Thirteenth St, fined $82 after speeding arrest on Saturday. The judge Delbert Wilmeth issued the fine following a telegram message about devoted students. The professor seeks to identify his so called devoted classmates.
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Delbert IC
O. Wilmeth
Irving Allen
Allen
Butler
E. Thirteenth St
Jackson Signs Bill on Guardianships for Married Women
Governor Jackson signed Senate Bill 57 giving judges discretion to terminate guardianships of females under 21 upon marriage. Senator Lindley Kingman authored the measure.
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Jackson
Senate
Lindley Kingman
45 Doctors Cited in Diploma Mill Licenses Case
Fortyseven physicians were cited to appear before the State board of health to show why their licenses to practice should not be revoked. This follows the diploma mill scandal exposed by the St. Louis Star over a year ago.
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United Press
ST. Louis
State Board of Health
St. Louis Star
Shaw Receives Third Stay of Execution in 1923 Murder
John Thomas Shaw, a colored man condemned for the 1923 murder of Mrs. Helen Hager Welchel after her kidnapping on Garfield street, today got a third stay from the State Supreme Court. The stay moved the execution from June 19. previous stays extended from Feb. 20 and then to Feb. 20 again as his appeal remains before the court.
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John Thomas Shaw
Helen Hager Welchel
Garfield
East and
Iowa Sts
State Supreme Court
Russell B. Harrison
Shaw
Supreme Court
Bill to limit attorney general opinions to governor officials
State Representative Carlisle of South Bend introduced a bill to bar the Attorney General from giving opinions on State affairs to anyone outside the Governor and State officials. The measure targets individuals who have previously received advance AG opinions on questions of public interest.
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Carlisle
South Bend
Senate moves to raise juvenile court probation pay
A bill read by Senator Russell B. Harrison would fund higher salaries for county juvenile court probation staff in counties with 100000+ population. It sets minimums: chief probation officer 2500, chief adult officer 2000, assistants 1800, with Marion County current pay at 1500 and 1100 respectively.
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Senate
Russel B. Harrison
Marion County
Riley Hospital Receives $4000 Building Fund Gift
Mrs. Juliet G. Rogers of 26 Meridian Place donates $4000 to the Riley Hospital building fund, arranged via Dr. Lafayette Page. The gift follows a $1000 donation in May 1923 and funds will support immediate construction work as the hospital reports a waiting list of eighty seven after less than three months of operation.
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Riley Hospital
Juliet G. Rogers
Meridian Pl
L. C. Huesmann
James Whitcomb Riley
Miner wage fix returns to 1917 scale at Newburg mines
Eugenie Sargeant, a wealthy coal operator near Evansville Indiana, orders a return to the 1917 wage scale for 150 miners at two Newburg mines. Miners voted not to return. no strike is technically in effect, as union benefits are not paid. Sargent had workers leave with tools then offered readmission at old rates.
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Evansville
Ind
Newburg
Here
Eugenie Sargeant
Sargent
Daughter State Witnesses Against Mother at Trial
A daughter testifies against her mother in a murder trial as prosecutors describe the husband’s death and the alleged preparation leading to the crime. The court hears the witness recount key events and motives cited by the state.
Grand mother Clara McCurdy on trial for death of her husband
State witnesses allege Clara McCurdy poisoned William Alli son McCurdy with arsenic in a May 2 kitchen incident. Daughter Myril Haxton testifies she saw her mother mix a white powder and later administered medicine to the dying man.
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United Press
Papa
Shortest and longest streets in Indianapolis explored
The writer queries city officials and publishers about Indianapolis streets. Meridian Street is the longest at eight and three-quarter miles, while the shortest may be Trenton Avenue at 96 feet long with five houses. Toronto Street or Thiele Terrace could also be contenders.
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Indianapolis
Post Office
R. L. Polk & Co
City Directory
Meridian St
Sey St
Princeton
Trenton Ave
Washington St
Meridian
Sixteenth St
Washington
Washington Sts
Irvington
White River
Ball Park
Indiana Asylum For the Insane
Indiana
Toronto St
Thiele Terrace
Easy St
Evansville Veneer Plant Fire Claims Two Men
In Evansville Indiana a drying plant at the Evansville Veneer Company burned early today killing Charles Wiler aged 45 and John Peacock 42. George Vandever attempted rescue but was burned and later saved by coworkers. Seventeen night workers were present and the loss was set at about 75000 dollars.
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United Press
Evansville
Ind
Evansville Veneer Company
Charles Wiler
John Peacock
Night Force
George Vandever
Three safes molested in local burglaries
Three safes were forced open Wednesday night at E. Van Atta Lumber Company 2050 Northwestern Ave and at Northern Coal Company Thirtieth St Canal and Stickney Color Co 2245 Valley Ave no theft except $5.38 from the lumber firm The other safes had their combinations hammered off and nothing was taken Overtime Parker Fines Thomas Reilly 35 of 1235 N Talbott Ave appeared in city court today on tour changes of parking over.
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E. van Atta Lumber Company
Northwestern Ave
Northern Coal Company
Thirtieth St
Canal
Stickney Color Company
Valley Ave
Parker
Thomas Reilly
N. Talbott Ave
Fragmentary Weather Log From City Bulletin
Readable fragments show hourly temperature notes for a city area with times around morning hours. Entities include place hints and partial readings. exact locations and complete data remain unclear.
Burglar Suspect Identified as Local Woman
Police report a burglar was attempting entry at a residence. Margaret Wagoner, 42, of 2530 Royal Ave., was found at a window and claimed to be home. She was cited on a drunkenness charge.
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J. T. Davis
Twelfth St
Margaret Wagoner
Royal Ave
May Wheat Declines at Chicago Board Opening
May wheat opened sharply lower on the Chicago Board of Trade with bids from 1.97 to 1.95 1 2 dollars per bushel, down from the previous close of 1.99 1 2 dollars. The report notes a strong downward start in the May futures contract.
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Chicago
United Press
Board of Trade
Mayor Revives Coliseum Idea for 20000 Seat Arena
Mayor Shank announces plans to build a 20 000 seat municipal coliseum within the mile square with about 2 000 000 dollars for ground and building. He will call city officials to confer and seeks backing from luncheon clubs Chamber of Commerce and other civic groups. A bond issue would finance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shank
Board of Works
Chamber of Commerce
Turks Ready to Fight Greece Threatens War
In Angora Fethi Bey the Turkish minister of war declares Greece threatens Turkey and vows to arm to defend sovereign rights. He says no fear of Greece as the government expects a complete break in relations over the expulsion of Patriarch Constantinos.
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Preas
Constantinople
Greece
Fethi Bey
Angora
Constantinos
School bill loses on private religious instruction credits
Acting on recommendations of the committee on education, the House today indefinitely postponed the Tuckerman Senate bill permitting students in State schools to be credited for private religious instruction.
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Committee On Education
Thec House 'Today
Tuckerman Senate
Indiana firm names receiver in insolvency case
United States Commissioner John W. Kern appointed receiver for the Indiana Silo and Tractor Company of Anderson Indiana by Judge Robert C. Baltzell in Federal Court. The petition filed January 12 by Anna C Langtry of New York alleged insolvency.
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United States
John W. Kern
Indiana, Silo and Tractor Company
Anderson
Ind
Robert C. Baltzell
Anna C. Langtry
New York
City Manager Form Topic Dominates Kiwanis Meeting
A. R. Hattony, political science professor at Western Reserve University and Cleveland council member, will address the Kiwanis Club on the city manager form Wednesday February 11. He helped draft Cleveland and Cincinnati charters and Indianapolis enabling law.
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A. R. Hattony
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Kiwanis Club
Riley
Claypool
Chamber of Commerce
Winfield Miller
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Bill Passes for Indiana Veterans Memorial
The Senate approved by unanimous vote a bill allocating 15000 dollars for a memorial to Indiana Civil War veterans in Vicksburg Mississippi. Senator Moorhead of Indianapolis called it our last chance to honor the boys in blue while some remain alive.
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Senate
Vicksbu
Miss
Senator Moorhead
Indianapolis
Stork Joke Leads to Speed Case Dismissal
Thomas Dillingham, 25, of Holt Road, arrested Jan 31 at Pine and Virginia for speeding seven cars at 38 mph, was discharged in city court speed session after presenting a doctor’s note claiming he was transporting a nurse to a home where the stork was expected.
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Thomas Dillingham
Holt Rd
Pine
Virginia Ave
Eugenics Bill Returned for Amendment in Senate
The eugenic sterilization bill, aimed at preventing procreation by the degenerate and insane, was sent back to a Senate Committee for amendment. Senator Holmes, author, said the amendment limits the state eugenicist to inmates of insane asylums and institutions and removes the clause allowing investigation of private families.
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Senate
Holmes
Crawfordsville Feb actions at Dr George L College event
Fragmentary notes from Crawfordsville Indiana in February reference Dr George L being honored at a college event. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to confirm details.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
George L Éoshseg
Christ
Parked Gum Dispute Ends With Injuries and Arrests
In a dispute over gum stuck on a wall James Wiseman 23 and Alberta 24 Wiseman’s wife were involved. Alberta was charged with assault and battery with intent to kill after allegedly cutting her husband during a heated argument. Police report he slapped and choked her prior to the incident. The account ends abruptly with incomplete details.
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James Wiseman
Thirteenth St
City
Alberta
Lica
Realtors Oppose Bill On City Government Forms
The Real Estate Board expressed support for postponing action on a bill to repeal Indiana cities right to choose their government form. Dayton's Dr. Frank Garland urged the city manager plan during a Wednesday luncheon at the Claypool Hotel.
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Real Estate Board
Indiana
Frank Garland
Dayton
Claypool Hotel
Anti Appeal Bill Passes In Senate Action
Senator Barker's bill to bar appeals of public utility rate decisions to the Federal District Court passed the Senate 29 to 10 and goes to the House. The measure, defeated previously by five votes, faces constitutional questions though supporters say it targets interstate challenges while opponents cite rights to state court review.
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Barker
Federal District Court
Public Service Commission
Senate
House
Daily
Indianapolis
Klan Bill Wins Favor In Indiana House
By a 64 to 27 vote the Indiana House accepted a minority report backing passage of the Cooper Vigo bill a Ku Klux Klan measure prohibiting public school teachers from wearing distinctive religious garb. The measure replaces an earlier substituted bill tied to forbidding all religious attire in schools.
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Indiana House Today
Education Committee
Ignia
Sims Senate
Sra
Kentucky Rescuer Says Explorer Trapped Underground
Collins reports a trapped explorer freed after being buried since last Friday morning. He declares the mission his final trip and notes the dangers faced while underground.
Rescue effort continues as Floyd Collins trapped in Sand Cave
Kentucky and federal resources converge on Cave City to free Floyd Collins buried in Sand Cave. Governor Fields and Brig Gen Denhardt coordinate troops, reporters, and supplies amid mounting danger as rescuers fear a possible death in the collapsed shaft.
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W. J. Feilds
Cincinnati Post
H. H. Denhardt
Hubert Cherry
Alex Chaney
Denhardt
Newport
Governor Fields
Lmit
New York
Chicago
Meadows
Sand Cave
Cave City
Dixie Hotel
Albert H. Young
Bureau of Mines
Vincennes
Pittsburg
Dayton
M. BE
Cozy
Kentucky
Fred E. Wittles
Ogden College
Collins
Cave
Local men recall Floyd Collins cave rescue era memory
Maurice Pleak and Jack Miller recall Floyd Collins from Sand Cave Kentucky in Aug 1928. They say Collins guided through Crystal Cave and another cave near Collins while with his father and J Norman Parker. Collins spoke of a possible tunnel from Crystal Cave to Mammoth Cave.
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Wittles
Collins
Wells
Maurice Pleak
Hoyt Ave
Jack Miller
Ave
Floyd Collins
Sand Cave
Miller
Crystal Cave
Kents
J. Norman Parker
Mammoth Cave
Six men trapped by flames at Milwaukee grinder plant
Fire swept a one story Modern Grinder Company building in Milwaukee today trapping six men believed inside. Fire crews rushed to the scene as investigators probed the cause, with workers on the third floor described as veterans of wartime service. A thief, Theodore Rebenack of 1637 Abet Ave, admitted entering through a coal chute and stealing $20.
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Bu United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Tn Modern Grinder Company
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