Voting challenges and arrests amid city primary race
Duvall workers faced accusations of challenging Democratic voters seeking Republican ballots as Lemcke supporters allege intimidation. One inspector, Luis Butler, was arrested on election law charges after allegedly blocking a vote. Prosecutor Remy pledged investigation if reports prove true as vote totals forecast a lighter turnout than four years ago.
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John L. Duvall
Ralph A. Lemcke
Duvall
Lemcke
William H. Remy
Remy
Luis Butler
Sixth Ward
Lulu Scott
North St
Ira Holmes
Macbeth comparison marks trial of Shepherd couple
William D. Shepherd and his wife Mrs Shepherd are described as a modern Macbeth and Lady Macbeth by Chief Justice Harry Olson while summarizing the poison murder case against them involving Billy McClintock. The judge likened the spouses to Shakespearean figures and criticized Shepherd as weak and Mrs Shepherd as calculating.
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United Press
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
Indianapolis
Billy” McClintock
Shepherd
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Harry Olson
Billy
Emma McClintock
Oscar Olson
McClintock
Mrs. Shepherd
Dirigible Moored Off Mayaguez Harbor In Puerto Rico
Dawn reveals Navy airship Bible Los Angeles moored two miles east of Patoka off Mayaguez harbor Puerto Rico after a swift overnight voyage from Lakehurst New Jersey. Clear weather and calm seas. no flight today but a planned trip tomorrow to the Virgin Islands.
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United Press
Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Navy di Bible
Los Angeles
Patoka
Mayaguez Harbor
Lakehust
N. J
Caribbean
Virgin Islands
Lakehurst
Bandits Blow Eaton State Bank Vault in Hoosier Town
Gunmen armed with shotguns blew open the Eaton State Bank vault just after 2 am, destroying the front and wiring telephones. Fourteen to six bandits used seven charges of explosives to take about $2300 and fled in two autos after terrorizing residents. no injuries were reported. Mrs Martha Lineback, a telephone operator in the bank building, witnessed the events.
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Bu_United P
Ind
Eaton State Bank
Martha Lineback
Bank
U S 10 Starve Whisky Fleet Into Surrender
Coast guard sails twelve picket boats beyond the twelve mile limit to starve out the whiskey fleet. Thirty seven vessels form a blocking cordon from Barn Gate to Fire Island with orders to fire on ships attempting shore contact. Officials vow to hunt down rum runners until all surrender.
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Coast Guard Service
Coast Guard
Barngate
Fire Island
Motor Officer Hurt In City Crash
Motor Policeman John Davidson was taken to city hospital in an unconscious condition after falling from his motorcycle at Capitol Ave and Walnut St while trying to avoid a car. He was hurrying to the north part of the city to deliver a package of absentee voters ballots. Exact injuries were not known.
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John Davidson
City Hospital
Capitol Ave
Walnut St
Davidson
Conservation urged by Ohio congressman at Butler University
Martin L. Davey of Ohio stressed natural resource conservation in a Butler University address at 11 a m He spoke to the Rotary Club at the Claypool luncheon and planned a Wednesday talk at Indianapolis high schools.
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Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Butler University
Rotary Club
Claypool
Indianapolis
Prohibition Director Reports Quiet Election Day in Indiana
Federal prohibition director Bert C. Morgan said polls showed little evidence of intoxication and no complaints about liquor law violations in Indiana. The remarks reflect a quiet polling day with no documented incidents.
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Bert C. Morgan
Indiana
Morgan
Riff forces mass for assault on Spanish lines at Tangiers
In Sheshuan Abdel Krim mobilizes heavy forces to strike Franco Spanish positions between Tetuan and the Tangier frontier. Observers think his attacks on French zones are diversions to draw Spanish defense, while Spain strengthens lines and plans a naval landing at Alhucemas Bay to distract the Rif.
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United Press
Africa
Alhucemas Bay
Abdel Krim
Primo Rivera
New French Battle in Bibane Region Morocco Reported
Official dispatches say a new battle is under way west of the French lines in Bibane Morocco as Riffans retreat after heavy losses near the River Quergha. Reports indicate continued strong resistance and casualties on both sides.
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Preas
Paris
Bibane
Morocco
Quergha
French Halt Rif Front in Morocco Skirmishes
French counter-attacks along a 200 mile front in northern Africa slowed Rif raids from Tbdel Krim. French forces on both wings checked the Moors and killed fifty, with many wounded reported in the joint Franco Spanish border area.
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United Press
Casa Blanca
Morocco
Tbdel Krim
Africa
Frost Possible Tonight Ahead in Indiana
The weather bureau notes a potential frost in Indianapolis and across Indiana tonight while today remains fair with cool temperatures. Light frost was reported in Terre Haute Lafayette and Paoli with hail in Indianapolis causing no damage and being local in character.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
United States Weather Bureau
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Paoli
Harbor unsafe as naval base at Pearl Harbor
Honolulu May 5 News of an inspections trip concludes Pearl Harbor would not provide a safe retreat if attacked by an enemy power in the Pacific The report urges Congress to approve a 5 900 000 dollar appropriation to dredge the channel entrance enabling large ships to enter It notes marines landing at Hawaii would have faced greater difficulty without more harbor cruising area
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United Press
Honolulu
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Congress
America
Hallow and
Alew
Coolidge Warned Europe Over Peace Efforts
Washington reports say President Coolidge voiced disappointment over European moves that threaten reconstruction and pledged U S leadership for peace. Ambassador Houghton warned Europe at the London Pilgrims dinner that the United States may withdraw its financial aid unless Europe proves ready to sacrifice for peace.
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United Press
Washington
Coolidge
America
Europe
Houghton
London
United States
Election Officials Warn Candidates About Campaign Card Placement
Election commissioners told candidates not to tack cards on polling place doors after a complaint from the Twenty second precinct Ninth ward. They urged posting on telephone poles and said two clerks one Democrat and one Republican must accompany a voter behind the curtain to instruct the voting method.
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Twenty-second
Ninth Ward
Indiana Statewide Klans Question Shapes Primary Battles
Across Indiana cities the Klans issue dominates local primaries with campaigns quieting in Fort Wayne and Evansville. In Gary and Calumet strong police presence guards polls as factions clash, while Terre Haute Danville and South Bend see tight races for mayoral nominations amid party strife and daylight savings debates.
Fight or fire report at Capitol Avenue scene ends with no incident
Police rush to 724 S Capitol Ave after reports of a fight and fire but find only Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Williams in bed. Fire department already on scene. A separate scuffle between youths at Orange and Olive Streets injures 15 year old Waldo Bryant. An 11 year old drew a knife on Bryant.
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S. Capitol Ave
Phillip Williams
Orange and
Olive Sts
Waldo Bryant
Olive St
Bryant
Drug Store Owner Fled From Armed Bandit
James H. Taylor of 3311 Boulevard Place, owner of a drug store at Twenty First and Illinois Streets, was pursued Monday night by an armed bandit. The thief demanded surrender, Taylor dropped three money sacks totaling 30 dollars, and fled after Taylor retrieved his revolver. One sack containing 10 dollars lay on the ground.
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James H. Taylor
Boulevard
Twenty- First
Illinois Sts
Taylor
Thirty-Third St
Capitol Ave
Banker Charles Lemon Dies at Auto Wheel
Charles M. Lemon 67 secretary of Farmers' Trust Company died suddenly while driving downtown. His car hit a parked machine after he slumped at the wheel about 8 am. his wife was with him. Death due to apoplexy. Survived by widow, three children including Mary Lemon and S. P. Lemon, and one grandchild. funeral plans pending.
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Charles M. Lemon
Thirty-Seventh St
Farmers’ Trust Company
Vermont and
Delaware Sts
Narcotic Sale Probe Involving Hospital Employee
Chester Hillman a 20 year old colored night orderly at the city hospital was held to the federal grand jury on a $500 bond for allegedly selling morphine stolen from the hospital. He was arrested by federal narcotic agents and arraigned before U S Commissioner John W Kern, waived examination and remained in Marion County jail on default of bond.
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Chester Hillman
Locke St
City Hospital
Hillman
L. J. al Mer
DP. A. Bagley
United States
John W. Kern
Marion County
Myers Victory Seen in Mayoral Nomination
Walter Myers secured a two to one Democratic nomination against Adolph Emhardt, as predicted by William E. Clauer from Denison headquarters. Myers anticipated a light Democratic vote in the fall and stated that the Republican candidate would not matter.
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Walter Myers
Adolph Emhardt
William E. Clauer
Denison
Myers
Earlier Court Order Ignored at Rikhoff as Guns Found
Officers take multiple defendants to headquarters amid patrols after reports of a Klansman slate with charges. Guns were recovered on some defendants during the investigation.
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Rikhoff
Arrests in Duvall hit by police action and circular seizures
Police arrest Duvall workers on vagrancy and concealed weapons charges and clash with labor leaders. Judge Givan orders police restraint while arrests persist for hours. Police seize thousands of Duvall circulars, Lemcke circulars pass movement undisturbed. Voters stay light with Democrats showing weakness.
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Duvall
Clinton H. Givan
Lemcke, Shank and Armitage
Hermafd F. Rikhoff
Court action halts at polls in city primary tensions
In a tense city primary a court battle limited police interference with Duvall workers and halted arrests of Horsethief Detective Association members. Judge Givan issued and then modified a restraining order, while Captain Fletcher ordered arrests paused after threats of contempt. Fifty five arrests were reported before halting.
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Duvall
Shank-Lemcke
Lemcke
Lemeke
Clinton H. Givan
Superior Court 4
Horsethief Detective Associations
Givan
Herbert Fletcher
Omer Hawkins
Herman F. Rikhoff
Ira Holmes
Dan V. White
Horsethief Detective Association
Polic
N. Dearborn St
Captain Fletcher
Rikhoff
Hawkins
Fletcher
Charles Riddle
Broadway
Arthur R. Robinson
Charles Roemler
Thomas A. Daily
Riddle
Roemler
Daily
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