Court denies bail in Stephenson case amid courtroom cheers
D. C. Stephenson and co defendants Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry remain in Hamilton County jail at Noblesville as lawyers prepare the next move after a failed bid for bail. Judge Fred E. Hines overruled the defense motion and spectators applauded loudly as Oberholtzer family supporters celebrated outside. William H. Remy led the state’s case, with Eph Inman hinting at the defense’s next step.
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D. C. Stephenson
Earl Klinckee
Earl Gentry
Madge Obertholzer
Hamilton County
Noblesville
Indiana
Fred E E. Hines
Hamilton Circuit Court
Oberholtzer
William H. Remy
Marion County
Eph Inman
Rebel Leader in Full Sway
General Pangalos, head of the revolution that toppled the Michalacopoulos government, plans to form a cabinet and seek a vote of confidence. If refused, he may dissolve the assembly and call new elections. He orders the arrest of rival General Vondylis. two killed and twenty wounded in the revolt.
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Anthony Papanannakis
United Press
Athens
Pangalos
Michalacopoulos
Vondylis
Fireworks theft alleged by youths during delayed sale rule
Police report four juvenile males and one 16 year old admitted entering Kipp Brothers store at 39 S Meridian St after illegally purchasing fireworks. The group, from Meridian and Chesapeake streets, included three other youths, one 16 charged with burglary and larceny, others sent to Detention Home as delinquent.
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Meridian and
Chesapeake Sts
Kipp Brothers
S. Meridian St
Cool Summer Weather Skies Over Indianapolis
Indianapolis enjoys pleasant cool weather with 7 a.m. temperature at 62 degrees, slightly below normal. A light shower Friday deposited only .01 inch at the weather bureau as rains spread across the north and central parts of the state, with generally fair conditions expected tonight and Saturday.
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Indianapolis
Weather Bureau
Police on secret trip to hunt Chicago slayers
A five detective Chicago squad led by Lieutenant Albert Winge departed at 7:30 am on a secret mission toward Milwaukee to assist in locating the killers of Patrolman Edward Dean and Officer Patrick McGovern. They carried shotguns tear gas bombs and supplies for several days.
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United Press
Chicago
Albert Winge
Milwaukee
Edward Dean
Patrick McGovern
Weather roundup fragment hints mild morning pass
Fragmentary notes show temperatures around 62 at 6 am and 74 at later times with unclear units and location, indicating a mild daybreak pattern. Sparse data prevents full placement but suggests a typical forecast omission in the clipping.
Stephenson Book Raps Press Release From Jail
NOBLESVILLE Ind June 26 Afternoons newspapers as a burlesque on good literature with exclusive reference to the city of Indianapolis This by D C Stephenson ex Indiana dragon of the Ku Klux Klan had written while in jail awaiting trial on charges of murdering Miss Madge Oberholtzer Stephenson released the copy of the book to Fred Butler his secretary Thursday afternoon after Judge Fred E Hines refused him bail.
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Times
Noblesville
Ind
Tonnage prospect debated for White River West Fork
United States Army engineers surveyed the White River west fork from Vincennes to Hazleton under a 68th Congress mandate to evaluate canal and barge potential. Officials cite possible shipments of steel, lumber, coffee and sugar to New Orleans while noting a seven foot channel would be needed to carry barges and flood control interests.
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United States Army Engineers
Congress
Missippi Valley
H. B. McNeeley
Chamber of Commerce
West Fork
Indianapolis
California
New Orleans
McNeely
Vincennes
Plainville
Edwardsport
Bloomfield
Worthington
Spencer
Martinsville
Hazleton
Indiana
Citizen shoots thief suspect at Fortieth Street home
Cliff Handy fired a shotgun at two men found at a rear window of his home at 921 E Fortieth St One suspect fled wounded in the leg and was found on the Monon Railroad tracks by Motor Policemen Golder and Everson He was taken to city hospital and identified himself as Isaac Sherman alias Samuel Thomas 28 of the Oxford Hotel Police Lt Klaiber reported the thieves had earlier tried to steal the auto of John Trench at 3883 Winthrop Ave
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Cliff Handy
Fortieth St
Monon
Golder and Everson
Klaiber
City Hospital
Isaac Sherman
Samuel Thomas
Oxford Hotel
John Trench
Winthrop Ave
Church Elects Officers At Emerson Avenue Baptist
Emerson Avenue Baptist Church elected officers at a Thursday night meeting. Dinner at 6 30 preceded the business session and reception for new members. Officers listed include treasurer George J Lay deacons M R Ray C T Simpson T B Rossetter trustee William M Leonard and clerk Mrs A E Hoy.
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Emerson Avenue Baptist Church
George J. Lay
M. R. Ray
C. T. Simpson
T. B. Rossetter
William M. Leonard
A. E. Hoy
Guard Leader Defends Jail Use for Drill Absences
Indiana National Guardsmen may be jailed for missing drills under officer warrants. Adjt. Gen. William H. Kershner defended the practice, saying officers must retain arrest powers to maintain discipline and morale amid recent absences and pay holdups.
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Indiana
Charge Laxity To Patrolmen In Indianapolis Probe
Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff will probe reports that Patrolman Sam Blumberg did not arrest an alleged drunk driver after a May 10 accident on Virginia Avenue near Merrill Street. Witnesses Jefferson Polen Ray Siebert Ira Touchette and Paul Hutchinson provided statements. If no action is taken, Prosecutor Judson Stark may pursue neglect of duty charges in Circuit Court. Additional probes target two other officers for failing to arrest a man for drunkenness in west Indianapolis.
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Herman F. Rikhoff
Judson L. Stark
Patroman
Sam Blumberg
Virginia Ave
Merrill St
Stark
Blumberg
Rikhoff
Jefferson M. Polen
Buchanan St
Ray Siebert
Minnesota St
Ira Touchette
Noble St
Paul F. Hutchinson
Villa, Ave
Indianapolis
Parish House Planned by First Presbyterian Church
The church congregation authorized the building committee led by C. M. Thompson to proceed with plans for a new parish house valued at $90,000 to be built adjacent to the church. Construction to start once one third of funds are subscribed.
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First Presbyterian Church
C. M. Thompson
Deep Ve 8. King
City Faces Strain Over Insane Inmates and Hospital Space
City and county officials including Sheriff Hawkins and County Clerk Losche met Governor Jackson to review moving two insane prisoners from the county jail to Central Insane Hospital amid chronic overcrowding. Dr. Hippensteel noted 34 inmates in psych ward with only 26 capacity, while 65 percent discharged after observation without inquests. County jail population swelled to 350 beyond the 150 designed capacity as talks continued on removing about 300 inmates from Julietta.
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Omer Hawkins
Albert H. Losche
Jackson
Central Insane Hospital
Max A. Bahr
State Hospital
Hawkins
Hawkins and Lesche
Bloomfield
City Hospital
R. Hippensteel
Hippenstee
Charles ©. Sutton
Russell J. Ryan
Julietta
Sutton
Van Orman Improves on Recovery Path
Lieutenant Governor reported on the road to recovery after a two week illness in Indiana. Governor Van Orman was taken ill with influenza while attend ing a Shrine convention. Physicians said the feverish condition responded to treatment and he is improving.
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United
Los Sncs
Park Bond Hearing Set on Golden Hill Park Addition
State tax commissioners set July 6 for a remonstrance hearing against a $52,000 bond issue to fund the Golden Hill Park expansion. Names of 129 residents or entities were listed in the remonstrance material.
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Golden Hill Park
Fire ruins Gillis Theater. many feared dead
Firemen battled collapse and flames after an explosion at the Gillis Theater in Kansas City. A score feared dead, about twenty injured, one firefighter killed, with debris trapping poker players and others inside as walls crumbled and the front blew into the street.
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United Press
Kansas City
Gillis Theater
John Hogan
Dominick Duldra
Intervention Possible Washington Diplomatic Peace Move
Potential U S diplomatic intervention in the Chinese situation was discussed after the latest anti foreign outbreaks. Chinese minister Dr Sao Ke Alfred Sze visited the State Department. no request for a peacemaker role was made, but the visit was considered significant.
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United Press
Washington
United States
State Department
Sao Ke Alfred Sze
Funeral arrangements set for former Muncie judge Thompson
By Timea Special MUNCIE Ind June 25 Funeral arrangements were being made today for W A Thompson 84 former circuit judge here who died Thursday June Oak prime practicing attorney in the al te.
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Timea
Stern Law Puts Crimp in Desire for Skyrockets
Fireworks sales are delayed until July 8 under Stern Law. Children Samuel Dwigans and Herman Lynch, ages 11 and 10, lament permits and limits on sky rockets and balloon releases, noting four inch crackers and other items are restricted or unavailable.
Break in Shanghai as Strike Reopens Shops and Banks
Shanghai quieted after four weeks of general strike as shops and banks reopened. Rioters harassed tram cars and foreign cars but were dispersed by police and U S Marines. Foreign workers returned, easing foreigners' strain, though heat and boycott rigidity limit gains. Cantonese government reportedly ordered foreigners to evacuate Shameen by today.
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United Press
Shanghai
United States
Cording
Hong Kong
Shameen
G A R to Lead National Defense Day Parade
G A R units will lead Indianapolis July 4 parade for National Defense Day. Colonel G I Townsend of the 84th Division announced the veterans will march among 180 invited groups. Adjutant General Albert Hall noted possible vehicle transport for the veterans.
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Indianapolis
G. I. Townsend
84Th Division
Albert Hall
Department of Indiana
State approves bank loan to cover half of debt
The State board of finance approved Fletcher American National Bank’s bid to borrow 2 million dollars for six months at 8.82 percent. The action cuts the state debt by 500 thousand, aided by reduced public expenditures and higher tax receipts.
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State Board of Finance Today
Fletcher American National Bank
Two Individuals Fined for Blind Tiger Crimes in City Court
Evis Thomas of 444 W Washington St and Pete Kis cu of 424 W Maryland St were fined 100 dollars plus costs and given thirty days at the Indiana State Farm on blind tiger charges.
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Evis Thomas
Washington St
Pete Kiscus
Maryland St
Indiana State Farm
Former Indianapolis Man Vitriolically Arraigned by Fiery Prosecutor
A former Indianapolis resident faced arraignment as a fiery prosecutor delivered a scalding closing admonition in court. The proceedings highlighted strong language and pointed accusations as the case moved forward.
State's Attorney Demands Death for William Shepherd
Chicago June 26 Crowd gathers as State's Attorney Crowe closes in Shepherd murder trial urging hanging for William D Shepherd. He mocks defense tactics and accuses Shepherd of guilt while noting potential indictments against Judge Olson and Emma Nelson McClintock. The verdict likely day-to-day as jurors deliberate before Judge Lynch.
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Criminal Court
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
Billy McClintock
Robert KE. Crowe
Shepherd
Stewart
O’brien
Crowe
Stewart and
O'Brien
Temple of Justice
Thomas J. Lynch
McClintock
Olson
Herd
Mring Billy
Emma Nelson McClintock
Safety Board to Aid Pedestrian Traffic in City Trial
The board of safety announces a test at Meridian and Ohio Streets to favor pedestrians over motorists. The signal will show WALK for fifteen seconds with a half light indicating the change and police will guide drivers during the trial. If successful, the system may be adopted citywide.
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Ernest L. Kingston
Board of Safety
Meridian
Ohio Sts
John Berry
Board
Kingston
Judge criticizes appeal as Jesse Martin pays fine
Criminal Judge James A. Collins admonishes the appeal while Jesse Martin of 3466 Caroline Ave. pays a $50 fine and costs for carrying concealed weapons after city court proceedings.
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James A. Collins
Jesse Martin
Caroline Ave
Delivery Boys Robbed in Separate Drugstore Heists
Two drugstore delivery boys were robbed in separate incidents Thursday. Each boy was forced to surrender cash and merchandise worth a total of 18.25 dollars and cigarets, with identical robber descriptions aiding police in both cases. The first heist occurred at 2820 Kenwood Ave and the second at 2431 N. New Jersey St.
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Fred Dunnington
Capitol Ave
Kenwood Ave
Straker
Central Ave
New Jersey St
Father twentieth time as Dunham ties big family record
Riverside Calif June 26 A Civil War veteran L W Dunham aged 81 is a father for the twentieth time. He has fifteen living children including a 49 year old son who weighs 200 pounds, eighty more than his father.
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Bu United Prene
Riverside
Cal
L. W. Dunham
Jones Sells Pony Shows Want Ads Sell Anything
A city move leaves Jones with a Shetland pony no longer needed. After advertising in The Times, five callers appear and one buyer takes the pony. The tale illustrates how Want Ads turn unused house items into cash. Phone.
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Jones
Times
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