Dying Confession Reveals Indianapolis Train Trip Ordeal
The statement details a violent sequence involving Madge Oberratzzer and the men Stephenson Gentry and Shorty. She describes being forced to drink, intended Chicago trip, assault on a train, Hammond hotel stay, and suicide attempt with bichloride of mercury. The narrative culminates in hospital and ongoing fear for her mother’s honor.
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Stephenson
Chicago
Gentry
Washington Hotel
Union Station
Clenck
Claude Worley
the Washington
Shorty
Indiana
Hammond
Stephensor
Indiana Hotel
Hammoné
417
Room 417
Crown Point
Indianapolis
Emmerson Ave
Deathbed confession in Indianapolis case of poisoning and coercion
Madge Oberholtzer details a coercive, deadly sequence tied to Stephenson and Gentry in Hammond and Indianapolis. She describes mercury poisoning, a forced marriage plot, abduction, and a perilous car journey ending with her return home and declaring death imminent. The statement claims Stephenson wielded power and arranged the events as a deadly scheme.
Defense Wields Bail Hearing In Madge Oberholtzer Case
Sheriff Charles A. Gooding leads a defense team into a preliminary bail hearing for suspects tied to Madge Oberholtzer’s death. The scene includes witness seating tensions as Judge Hines rules on witness separation while the family of the victim sits nearby with somber composure.
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Remy
Holmes
Hines
Cox
Jury battles over hotel register and dying declaration
Remy refuses to hand over the Hammond hotel register for defense inspection but agrees to reveal it in court if admitted as evidence. The court keeps the dying declaration of Madge Oberholtzer in custody, with a defense copy to be produced for inspection. Next witnesses include physicians Kingsbury Moon Mertz and MacDonald.
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Marion County
Hammond
Remy
Inman
Stephenson
Madge Oberholtzer
Holmes
Cox
Hines
Relief From Ailments Follows Todd's Tonic Use
A. N. Thompson of 2175 North Harding Indianapolis reports lifelong stomach trouble rheumatic pains kidney issues and fatigue improving after starting Todd's Tonic. He notes instant relief from pain and better sleep and appetite. The tonic is described as wine like and pleasant to take and is sold widely.
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Todd
A. N. Thompson
North Harding
Indianapolis
Ind
Haag Drug Co. Adverts in Indianapolis Offer Tonle Delivery
An Indianapolis newspaper notice promotes Haag's Cut Price Drug Stores and other Haag Drug Co. outlets. It urges readers to pay the postman $1.00 for Todd's Tonle delivered to their door, mentioning out of town readers and local drug store branches.
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Indianapolis
the Haag Drug Co
Ind
Todd
Speeding and Improper Driving Charges Follow City Police Action
J. D. Graham aged 42 of 435 Linwood Ave faced police headquarters on a speeding charge. Four others were charged with improper driving.
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J. D. Graham
Linwood Ave
Heroic Fireman Dies Gas Attack in Chicago Pit
In Chicago on June 16 a gas pocket failure during a caisson drill killed Fire Captain William Sikora, 45, and two unidentified laborers. Five worked in the pit. three escaped while Sikora sacrificed himself attempting rescues.
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United Preas
Chicago
William Sikora
Sikora
Norwegian steamer Farm departs to aid Arctic expedition
June 16. The Norwegian steamer Farm leaves Green Harbor at 2 a.m. for Spitzbergen to transport Prof. Adolf Hoels Arctic expedition. Hoel arranged the voyage to northward search for Amundsen Ellsworth polar region and remains optimistic about Amundsens safety.
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United Preas
Legion appoints Frank Clay Cross acting NAAC director
Frank Clay Cross of Denver Colorado was chosen acting director of the National Americanism Commission by the National Executive Committee following Garland Wy Powell’s resignation. Powell will join Woodrow Wilson Memorial University in Valdosta Georgia.
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Frank Clay Cross
Denver
Colo
National Americanism Commission
The
American Legion Today
T the
National Executive Committee
Garland Wy Powell
Powell
Woodrow Wilson Memorial University
Valdosta
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Indianapolis Times
Madge Oberrattzer
Clench
Phenson
Mr. Clench
Madge A. Oberholtzer
Miss Madge Oberholtzer
Cession
Charles A. Gooding
Klinck
Inmann
George Oberholtzer
Miss Oberholtzer
D. C. Stephenson
Rowley
OLD Trails Automobile Insurance Assn
RILEY
MR. S. Glubor
Todd Eee
Haag’s
Edward Traugott
Harry Sussman
Misse
Coats
Amundsen
Legion
Americanism Commission
Indiana Trust CO
Kuaiber
Dr. Klaiber & Co
Bankers Trust CO
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Manny
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