Fort Wayne area teams advance to state semi finals
Kokomo Vincennes and Washington Frankfort win morning games at the Exposition Building to reach the state high school basketball semifinals. West Point Evansville and Muncie eliminated as crowds of about 12 000 expected for tonight’s title bout.
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Exposition Building
S ‘Okomo
Vincennes
Washington
Frankfort
Mokomo
West Point
Central
Evansville
Dark Horse Club
Muncie
Swinners
Martinsville
Sheriff Omer Hawkins Heads Back With Shaw
Sheriff Omer Hawkins left Friday for Michigan City Indiana to bring John Thomas Shaw back to Marion County jail from the Indiana State Prison. He was expected to return this afternoon with Shaw after a formal order for Shaw's return was issued by Criminal Judge Pro Tem Frank A Symmes. The State Supreme Court had ordered Shaw to be returned for a new trial after Shaw was sentenced to death for the murder of Mrs Helen Hager Whelchel on November 28 1923. Prosecutor William H Remy who tried Shaw the first time is ready to start the new trial at once.
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Omer Hawkins
Michigan City
Ind
John Thomas Shaw
Marion County
Indiana
Shaw
Frank A Symmes
State Supreme Court
Helen Hager Whelchel
Wiliam H. Remy
Indiana High Schoolers to Earn Credit for Military Training
Indiana high school boys who attend citizens military training camps will receive one fourth high school credit, as announced by the State Board of Education.
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Indiana
Citizens
State Board of Education
Food and clothing problems amid Illinois Indiana storm relief
Relief workers battle pestilence and hunger after a cyclone devastated Illinois and Indiana. Ten to fifteen thousand homeless face cold, with 400 missing and about 1,500 injured. Rescue teams provide shelter in Bent on, Carbondale, Herrin, and Murphysboro while private homes host children.
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Louis
Little
Egypt
Annapolis
Indiana
Duquin
Benton
Carbondale
Herrin
Illinois
Missouri
Murphysboro
Gasoline Prices May Drop in Indiana After Eastern Cut
Western Oil Refining officials said a 1 to 2 cent per gallon price reduction may occur in Indiana after Standard Oil Company cut prices in the Eastern States. High test gasoline in Indianapolis currently 26 cents a gallon with 2 cents state tax. low test 22.2 cents including tax.
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Indiana
Western Oil Refining Company
Standard Oil Company
Indianapolis
Abbreviated Score Table Fragments From Log
A series of time stamps and numbers, likely a partial score or schedule. Entries include 6 a m 62, 10 a m 65, 12 noon 53, 9 a m 64, and 12 p m 51, with scattered initials Shae and We or o. The text appears as fragmented data from a timetable or scoreboard.
Bail asked in case of William Shepherd murder charge
March 21 motion for bail was filed for William D. Shepherd charged with murder of ward Billy McClintock. Judge Hopkins overruled defense attempts to question credibility of a key witness and noted it remains a capital case not subject to bail.
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Pychickgo
William D. Shepherd
Billy McClintock
William Scott Stewart
Shepherd
Jacob Hopkins
Criminal Court
Robert E. Crowe
Crowe
C. C. Farman
Stewart
Father of Four Held on Bigamy Charge
Jesse Sterrett, 42, of 1219 N Illinois St, jailed on a bigamy charge after arrests by Detectives Garringer and Rowe. He says he relied on a woman's word, and cites marriages to Ka Sterrett and Helen Barnhill Sterrett after 1919. He admits two wives and four children live with wife No 1 in Indianapolis.
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Jesse Sterrett
Illinois St
City Prison
Finby
Garringer and
Rowe
Sterrett
Helen Barnhill Sterrett
Ka Sterrett
Gibraltar
Indianapolis
Red Cross director outlines permanent relief plan after tornado surge
Henry M. Baker national disaster relief head praises Evansville chapter for swift response after touring Missouri Illinois Indiana tornado zones. He says rehab clothing and feeding will be the focus with a central office and branches in storm centers ensuring every penny goes to sufferers.
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Times
SV Ans
Ama Sucee
Henry M. Baker
American Red Cross
Evansville
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Baker
Marquis Sonntag
Red Cross
Princeton
Vyraise
Youths Die in Gas Fumes Found in Pit Under Home
In Anderson Indiana on March 21 Ralph Maffley 21 and Ralph Stratton 16 were found dead in a pit beneath Mrs Gertrude Strattons house. A broken gas pipe and mash were in the pit. Mrs Stratton had sent her son to fix the furnace and another son Ellison found the bodies and notified police.
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Anderson
Ind
Ralph Maffley
Ralph Stratton
Gertrude Stratton
Orphans of Storm Stir Princeton
In NCTON Indiana on March 21 the Har riet McClurkin five and Ada Mc Curkin six, storm orphans, drew sympathy as they lay hospitalized with bandages. More than twenty residents offered to adopt, but nurses refused. The widowed mother Mrs Arch McClurkin and Mrs George Miller were mentioned in the local report.
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Oats
Ncton
Ind
Harriet McClurkin
Ada McCurkin
Princeton
Arch McClurkin
George Miller
Clothing Drive for Storm Victims Ordered by Mayor
Mayor Shank directs police and firemen to collect clothing for southern disaster victims. Citizens urged to donate usable garments at police or fire headquarters or nearest fire station. Collected items go to the Red Cross or routed directly, with a Monday night target.
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Shank
Indianapolis
Red Cross
Joseph Hogue
Tourists Warned to Remain Away from Devastated Areas
An official appeal from Adjt. Gen. William H. Kershner warns tourists and sightseers not to visit the southern Indiana devastation Sunday. He says relief work is hindered and the district is under martial law, making penetration by vehicle impossible.
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Indiana
Adjt
William H. Kershner
Kershner
Death toll at Princeton rises to 22 from tornado
Princeton Indiana reports 22 dead after a March twister. William Mitchell 45 died from splinter injuries and brain concussion after Friday’s collapse at Southern Shops. Widow and two children survive. Red Cross relief efforts and donations pass $7,033 as South Princeton hosts mass meeting.
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Princeton
Ind
William Mitchell
Mitchell
Methodist Hospital
Henry M. Baker
American Red Cross
William Blair
Farmers Trust and Savings Company
South Princeton
Indiana fans praise Times broadcasting of state basketball
Fans statewide flood The Indianapolis Times with telegrams letters and long distance calls praising the station WFBM for play by play coverage of the state championship basketball games. The report notes large audiences and listeners imagining the action as broadcasts from the Exposition building at the State fairgrounds with Blythe Hendriks and Carl Foil announcing between games.
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Indianapolis
Times
Indiana
WFBM
Merchants Heat and Light Company
State Fairground
Martinaville-Muncie
Vincennes-Marion
Blythe Q. Hendriks
The
Legislature weighs calls for relief after Indiana tornado
After a tour of the wrecked area Governor Jackson and Adjutant General Kershner assess needs for possible relief funds. Red Cross relief surpasses 11 thousand dollars as lawmakers debate a special session and a 500000 dollar appropriation to lift taxes by one cent.
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Red Cross Fund For
Indiana
Jackson
William H. Kershner
Kershner
Frederick E. Schortemeier
Lew Bowman
Red Cross
William Fortune
Indianapolis
St. Louis
James L. Felstr
Kentucky
Fortune
Bruce P. Cooper
Stewardsville
Cooper
Traffic expert to speak to Service Club on city problems
L. W. Bruck traffic consultant for the city plan commission will address the Service Club of Indianapolis at its luncheon Monday on traffic problems.
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L. W. Bruck
City Plan Commission
Service Club of
Indianapolis
Tornado Devastates Indiana Farm Sector Struggles to Rebuild
Evacuees and farmers across southern Indiana face ruin after Wednesday's twister. Julius Yeager near Owensville lost most of his poultry operation and mortgage troubles compound the setback. Red Cross workers report injuries but the region braces for renewed hardship and financial recovery efforts.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Julius Yeager
Owensville
Yeager
Optimists Club backs city manager plan at luncheon
The Optimists Club endorsed the city manager form of government with eighty votes for and three against at the Claypool luncheon. Many members refrained to study the plan further. President Lew W. Cooper called the vote a clear indicator of member sentiment. G. F. Olwin outlined Better Business Bureau activities.
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Optimists Club
Claypool
Lew W. Cooper
G. F. Olwin
Better Business Bureau
Three Drivers Arrested After Street Collision
Finns Wagner of 520 Roanoke and J and Walter Lyons of 9648 Alabama Street were arrested today on driving on the left side of the street charges after their cars collided at North and Meridian Streets. Jess Tam sy of 1657 Cornell Avenue, a passenger in Wagner’s car, was cut about the head.
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Finns Wagner
Roanoke &J
Walter Lyons
Alabama St
North
Meridian Sts
Jess Tamsy
Cornell Ave
Wagner
Tournament Progress Details From State Finals on Sport Page
Schedule lists matchups and times for Friday Saturday at Vincennes Milford Rushville Marion Kokomo La Porte Washington Carmel Elkhart Evansville Muncie and more including scores such as Vincennes 45 and 29 and Kokomo 34 Washington 28. Strong lines show multiple games with dates and venues.
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Vincennes
Milford
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Jam Exposition
Dick Miller
Flapper
Parties
United Press
Tennessee
National Red Cross
National Guard
Griffin
Dr. Faiman
Hopkins
N.wort
Edwin Y. O'Neel
Praise Times Broadcasting
Carl Foil
the Times
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McConnel
Scipio
J. J. Smith Taxicab CO
Shelbyville
Sandman Bros. Tire CO
D. A. Mullendore
Rockfield
Hagerston High School
Boggs
Times Broadcasting
Bruce Pierce
Jonesboro
Harry G. Leslie
Lafayette
Leslie
Lence
John L. Miblack
Indorse
Rushville
Marion
Connersville
Kokomo
Carmel
Elkhart
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