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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1927
Page
1
The Indiana House charges Judge Clarence W. Dearth of Tyranny for actions against the press. Lawmakers declare a free press essential and vow to defend the Bill of Rights, sending the case to the Senate for its verdict.
Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell sustained the demurrer in the $250,000 libel suit filed by Chicago magnate Harley L. Clarke against Alvah J. Rucker former city corporation counsel. Clarke’s lawyers were given twenty days to amend.
Harold Rader 17 of 542 West Wilkins Street was arrested Wednesday night for carrying a concealed weapon. Police found a revolver on him at Washington and Noble Streets as he said he carried it for protection on his way to meet a lady friend.
Stark County grand jury receives first complete version of the Don R. Mellett slaying. Two informants report that Pat McDermott described the murder plot to them, detailing involvement by a former Canton police member who allegedly sat at the firing line when Mellett was killed. McDermott, appealing his life sentence, denies confessing and quips about sleeping.
Times Se gehtington Bureau reports last night’s all night filibuster did not stop Senator Robinson Indiana from sleep. He went home at midnight and slept while Senator Watson remained in the chamber. Both senators twice opposed taking up Reed’s resolution to extend the Reed investigating committee and allow a new Indiana political inquiry.
Grand jury urged a new Detention Home and recommended the current site at 1102 N Capitol Ave be kept. They found the Michigan Street proposal no improvement and a greater fire hazard, urging not to lease the Holloway Building at 350 a month and noting legal issues with council leasing.
J H Armington of the Weather Bureau reports February winds over Indianapolis averaged 13.2 miles per hour with a southwest direction. The month had 127.3 sunshine hours, 2.36 inches of rain and 2 inches of snow, and was the second warmest February since 1871 at 39.2 degrees. The high was 66 degrees on February 6 and the low 17 on February 19.
Kid Davis, held on a vagrancy charge, is in the city hospital detention ward with burns to his neck and feet after an incendiary fire on 430 W. Wabash St. Police report he started the blaze and may be linked to several other fires in the area.
Damage estimated at 1 000 000 dollars swept Pier K destroying the pier super structure five loaded freight cars fifteen empty freight cars thirty carloads of freight stored on the pier one railroad barge and a large amount of crude rubber. Fire tugs from New York and Jersey City helped control the blaze in about ninety minutes. Defective insulation is believed to have started the fire.
Chicago March 3 defense will argue Harold J Croarkin is a mad man in the trial for the murder of 6 year old Walter Schmith Jr The State Attorney Robert E Crowe expects the testimony to push for the death penalty after the State finishes its case Croarkin may call wealthy relatives alienists and others who knew the defendant to testify
The Indiana synod conference at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church concluded with three morning speeches led by Rev. John W. Nicely presiding. Jean S. Milner spoke on ministerial supply, Judge Frank J. Latz discussed church and juvenile delinquency, and Rev. F N Palmer addressed Presbyterian cooperation in educational efficiency. Reports on Presbyterian student work in Indiana colleges followed on Wednesday.
George Nicola, 28, of Indianapolis, linked to prior charity worker assault, faces assault and battery and concealed weapon charges after allegedly beating and choking his 63-year-old mother-in-law Anna Sam at 219 Bright St. Police report finger impressions on Mrs Sam’s neck and swelling. Her husband George Sam and son Emil discovered Nicola at the scene.
A Delaware County Circuit Court judge, Clarence W. Dearth, faces impeachment after 93 of 94 Indiana representatives vote to charge him with suppressing free speech and tampering with fair trial rights. The historic result marks the first impeachment of a judge in the state's 117 year history.
Both houses opened at 10 a m with the Senate and House debating a boxing commission bill and a divided committee report. House bills advance on second and third readings while budget reconsideration with Senate amendments nears final action. Sims mayor protection bill moves to third reading as Senate reviews third reading measures. The last House bill of the session heads to the Senate.
Joseph Barnum an 18 year old Beacon youth felled by his mother in a stabbing refused to name her until authorities pledged no punishment He may win a college education as a scholarship fund gathers from Duchess County child welfare board and other donors to aid his future education.
James Allison aged 65 burned to death Wednesday in his home at Sixth Seventh Street and White River. He was to be buried today in Crown Hill cemetery per county undertakers Royster and Askin. His Chicago daughter Mrs. R Wilson Brooks and her mother could not attend. brother Bert Allison of Monticello Indiana attended.
In Canaan Maine a 14 year old farmhand Willie Buzzell and 27 year old divorcee Thelma Tibbets face a legal bid to wed after Canaan town officials blocked a marriage license. Town Clerk Lettie Foster and selectmen upheld the ruling citing the boy’s age. The couple will pursue law action as a Maine Legislature bill to require Probate Court consent for marriages under 16 advances.
In Harrisburg March 3 Governor Fisher denied a last stay and the four condemned men Joseph Curry Harry Bentley William Ju Mano and Frank Doris will be executed in the electric chair Monday for the killing of policeman Harry M Cooper.
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A board of managers of the Indiana House prepared formal articles of impeachment against Circuit Judge Clarence W. Dearth by a 93 to 1 vote. Dearth arrived in Indianapolis with two Muncie lawyers and hired Frederick Van Nuys to defend him as debate over trial by Senate and press freedom allegations loomed.
Out of Valparaiso Indiana jurors in the Frank McErlane murder case report they have not reached a verdict after more than sixteen hours of deliberation. Judge orders continued deliberations hoping for a decision. The defendant stands trial for the killing of Thad Fancher a Crown Point attorney in a roadhouse robbery.
The New York jury in the Daugherty Miller conspiracy trial has been in session for forty eight hours, adjourning for lunch after 1 PM as they work toward a verdict. The twelve jurors faced a prolonged deliberation with no immediate decision.
The article outlines steps for impeachment of Judge Clarence W. Dearth including charges by House managers, delivery to the Senate and Judge Dearth, notice requirements, and possible hearings. It covers pleas, sufficiency votes, two thirds for conviction, and consequences including suspension or removal.
Indiana Senators again turn to establishing a state boxing commission. House bill 348 would legalize boxing by creating the commission. The Senate moved toward passage with a majority report. minority members urged indefinite postponement citing unregulated bouts.
In the House yesterday thirteen Indiana Representatives voted against a bill to reappoint the House by the 1920 census. The measure, 183 to 197, would have added seats for Indiana but failed.
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