Likely to face charges in Oberholtzer case in weeks
Indianapolis July 30 state ready to go to trial any time in the Oberholtzer murder case with D C Stephenson and co defendants Klinck Gentry, the prosecution said. Remy noted they may seek immediate trial with witnesses ready, while defense fights over trial order and potential change of judge.
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Indianapolis
D. C
Hines
Remy
Stephenson
Indiana Klar
Mer
Klinck
Gentry
Watson boosters give explanation in Indianapolis
Political advisers for Senator Watson deny any affront to Governor Jackson in appointing Mrs Vivian Wheatcraft head of the women’s organization for Watson’s campaign. Wheatcraft, previously vice chairman of the Republican state committee, was ousted from the state fire marshal’s office by Jackson for interference at the statehouse, and Watson’s backers say the selection bears no political significance.
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Indianapolis
Watson
Jackson
Vivian Theatcraft
Women’s Organization
Wheatcraft
Republican State Committee
Statehouse
No Rock Pile So Sheriff Compels Men To Fix Auto
Columbus Indiana July 80 Bartholomew County has no rock pile for prisoners. Sheriff Arlie Arbuckle owns an auto and insists it be kept neat when idle. He makes his prisoners wash and polish the car.
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Columbus
Ind
Bartholomew County
Arlie Arbuckle
Bell Telephone Rate Battle Heads to Final Hearings
Indianapolis July 30 The Indiana Bell Telephone rate dispute, hotly contested for two years, will move into final stages on September 1 as Samuel Artman of the state public service commission sets the date to begin hearings on the appraisal of the company's property.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Samuel Artman
State Public Service Commission
Telephone Company
Western Indiana Christian Conference Sota Session Program
The ninety fifth annual Western Indiana Christian Conference will meet at Christian Liberty church northeast of Lebanon August 25 26 27 and 28 with about 400 delegates from 36 churches. Rev Wilbur Sharp pastor of entertaining church leads a strong program with lodging and breakfast free for delegates and modest meals in the church basement. Conference president is Rev W P Kibbey and secretary Rev W H Zenor. Sessions begin 9 am 1 30 pm and 7 30 pm. (Continued on Page Six)
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Western Indiana Christian Conference
Christian Liberty Church
Lebanon
Christian Church
Wilbur Sharp
W. P. Kibbey
W. H. Zenor
Escaped Lunatic Picked Up Here in Lebanon
An officer from Longview Insane Hospital, Cincinnati, came to Lebanon to return John Rowe, about 30, to the institution after an escape weeks ago. Residents reported a bareheaded man crawling yards along North East street. Rowe resisted, was placed in a padlocked cell, and identified with a prior Indianapolis Prison experience. Authorities question how he reached Lebanon and why he was released. Zeb Ellis and Elza Harmon, jail inmates, recognized him and ridiculed the situation. Sheriff Saunders coaxed Rowe into a padded cell and attempted to ease his appetite with food.
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Longview Insane Hospital
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lebanon
John Rowe
North East Street
Jack McIntire
Rowe
Mceintire
McIntire
Zeb Ellis
Elza Harmon
Indianapolis
Saunders
Jane
Smith Jury Discharged After Deadlock in Liquor Case
A Floyd Smith liquor case jury was discharged by Mayor Walker after a hopeless deadlock. Six ballots showed five for conviction and seven for acquittal. Trial had begun with witnesses Bradley Beck and Moore testifying. Smith denied selling liquor to minor Troy Bradley at the Interurban station. The case may retry on August 6 or 7.
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Floyd Smith
Walker
Smith
Troy Bradley
Bradley
Buron Beck
Milford Moore
Memorial Park
John B. Shelby
W. H. Buntin
Albert Johnson
Joe Perkins
Otis Miller
Joe Pauley
O. P. Hinton
J. H. Airhart
Asbury Colgrove
Baron Beck
Richard Hendricks
Wayne Beck
Carl W. Lambert
Dodson
Scifres
Drunk Flight of Drake Hotel Robbery Ends in Confession
Chicago July 30. Jack Woods twenty nine thirty year old veteran and chef admits to involvement in the Drake hotel robbery. He says liquor impaired the plan, describes carrying a shotgun and korrupt actions by Tex Court who fired when doors slammed. A gun misfire cost Woods a finger and Mellenchuck fled with the money, Woods receiving eighteen hundred dollars before they split.
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Chicago
Drake Hotel
Jack Woods
Woods
Tex Court
Tex
Frank Rodkey
Mellenchuck
Local golfers defeated by Crawfordsville at Alen Country Club
Crawfordsville visitors won 54 to 26 over Lebanon at Alen Country Club. Ed Flaningam 82 and Dan Rowland 84 led Crawfordsville while Lebanon notables included Bill Ritchie 81 Fred Siess 82 and Newell Holloman 88. Lebanon earned multiple wins with Ritchie Siess Rhodes McCann Lyle Adair Lenox Holloman Walker Davis Shumate Porter Beaven among point getters though Crawfordsville secured the match.
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Crawfordsville
Alen Country Club
Lebanon
Ed Flaningam
Dan Rowland
Bryson Gerard
Newton Busenbark
G. S. Blackford
Dad Goodbar
Ernest Lyle
Frank Adair
Calvin Lenox, Jr
Newell Holloman
Evan Walker
C. E. Davis
J. W. Shumate
Dr. J. R. Porter
Franklin Beaven
Chinese Troops Sent to Free Kidnapped American
In Manchuria 1000 Chinese soldiers pursue bandits who kidnapped Dr. Harvey Howard of the Rockefeller hospital in Peking and killed Palmer at the Morgan Palmer ranch. Reports say Howard is alive and bandits are seeking ransom, with consular and diplomatic notes sent to Beijing.
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Peking
Morgan Palmer Ranch
Manchuria
Harvey Howard
Howard
Rockefeller Foundation
Palmer Ranch
Palmer
Bandits in daring Drake Hotel raid kill three
Chicago July 30. Grand jury charges James Woods alias Woods and J W Woods of Texas and William Mullenbach of New York with the murder of Drake Hotel clerk Frank B Rodkey in yesterday’s spectacular robbery and gun battle. Police say five desperadoes terrorized guests, with two killed by officers and others captured or at large.
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Chicago
Jack Wilson
Alias Woods
J. W. Woods
Texas
William Mullenbac
New York
Drake Hotel
Frank B. Rodkey
James Woods
Woods
Frank Blair Rodkoe
Lake Michigan
Michigan Avenue
Holmes
Nelson
Sheridan Road
Clark Street
Rodkey
Firecrackers Fatal To Wee Baby In Logansport
Dean Helmick an eighteen month old in Logansport Indiana died after eating devil on the walk firecrackers saved from a Fourth of July celebration. The incident was reported from Logansport with authorities noting accidental poisoning.
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Logansport
Ind
Dean
Roy Helmick
State Tax Board Working Overtime Indianapolis
Indianapolis July 30 members of the state tax board hastened their work of equalizing assessments on real estate and personal property in the ninety two counties of the state John W Brown chairman announced the task will be completed within a few days
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Indianapolis
State Tax Board
John W. Brown
Reporter's Telephone Ad Contest Unsolved
Thirty solutions were received to the contest but none were correct. Ten persons guessed the firms with one exception leaving the contest wide open. Send in your solution today as ads appeared in Wednesday's Reporter.
Cop in Accident Goes for Doctor in Off Duty Run
Indianapolis police man Forest Swank vanished after an off duty crash and said he ran for a doctor. He was found five hours later after disappearing from the scene of the auto accident.
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Indianapolis
Forest Swank
La Follette Jr Announces Run for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin
Madison July 30 Robert M LaFollette Jr today announced his candidacy for United States senator in the special election to fill the seat left vacant by his father's death He told newspapermen I am a candidate for United States senator and will issue a full statement soon placing Madison in the spotlight of a high profile political move.
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Madison
Wis
Robert M. LaFollette Jr
United States
Congress
Robert Jr
Last Journey of Great Commoner Ends at Capo
William Jennings Bryan returns to Washington for his final grave pilgrimage. The funeral train from Tennessee arrives at Union Station at 7 40 am. About 1000 people fill the concourse as police guard exits and a reception committee greets the Bryans. Mrs Bryan, in a wheelchair, is taken to her hotel while the coffin is moved after platform clearance. Floral tributes abound. Mrs Bryan shows evident sorrow as she faces the service.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Tennessee Mountain
Union Station
Ben G. Davs
Chas. Cook
State Department
Bryan
William C. Upshaw
Georga
Daniel Meride
Bryans
Cdy
Knoxville
Mrs. Bryan
State Stirred By Saukoun's Break With Jim Watson
Lake Wawasee July 20 8 The resignation of Mrs Wheatcraft from the staff of the state fire marshal’s office stirs politicians and business men on vacation. Governor Ed Jackson plans to steer Hoosierland’s politics without Republican organ counsel signaling a break with Wald and Senator Watson, and possibly with Indiana Klan chief Bossert. The commotion may boost the GOP and public welfare by challenging Watson’s long dominance.
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Lake Wawasee
Vivian. Wheatcraft
Wheatcraft
Ed Jackson
Hoosierland
Republican State Organization
Jackson
Wald
Watson
Bossert
Indiana Klan
Indiana
Boss Murphy
Tammany
Caminae
Editor Fined Under Gossip Law In Kentucky Post Case
Covington Kentucky July 30 editor B I Susong of the Kentucky Post was found guilty of violating the state gossip law and fined 15 dollars by Police Judge L L Manson. The court heard that Susong reported city commissioners borrowing 30000 dollars to cover expenses and suggested the city was broke after June taxes were collected.
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Covington
B. I. Susong
The
Kentucky Post
Scripps-Howard
New Kentucky
L. L. Manson
Susong
Dani¢l O’ Donavan
Governor blocks Veedersburg auto races order issued
Governor Chrinot directs Fountain County sheriff to stop auto races at Veedersburg. This is the third gubernatorial order this month aiming to halt Sunday racing in Indiana. Local officials, racing interests, and residents seek clarity on enforcement and legality of the governor’s actions.
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Indianapolis
Chrinot
Fountain County
Veedersby
Beppera
Jackson
Ind
The Fastest Speed Boat on Lake Wawasee
The fastest speed boat on Lake Wawasee is owned by a man who made several millions from his craft. The article hints at continued coverage on page four and notes his financial success.
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Lake Wawasee
Battery C Band Mess Fund Opens For Camp Knox Visit
Local citizens form a mess fund for Battery C and the 139th Field Artillery Band during their two week stay at Camp Knox. Donations collected at drug stores and The Reporter office will be sent to Captain Brooks to prorate between the band and battery mess funds. The drive closes next Tuesday evening.
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Camp Knox
Kent Unday
Battery C
139Th Field Artilery Band
Lebanon
Captainrooks
Battery
Oak Drug Store
J. W. Saed
Hammond & Mitchell
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Joe Holmes
Sweetwater
Eric Nelson
Lake Shore Drive
Bob
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Saukoun
Jim Watson
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