Trunk Murder Cleared Up At Lake Como
Porter Charlton confessed to murdering his wife Mary Scott Castle Charlton near Lake Como Italy and will likely plead insanity. His father and lawyers plan a defense in New Jersey arguing mental imbalance. Alienists will review his statements and Italian procedure could limit punishment to manslaughter, given tuberculosis and confinement conditions.
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Hoboken
N. J
Porter Chariton
Mary Scott Castle Charlton
Lake Come
Italy
Lready
Paul Charlton
Washington
St. Floyd Clarke
New York
Chariton
William D. Edwards
Jersey City
Jersey
Edwards
Aithough Edkarie
Impri
John Bowman Dies After Typhoid Blood Poisoning
John W Bowman died at Runnels Sanitarium Indianapolis after typhoid fever worsened into blood poisoning. He underwent three operations for abscesses and funeral plans are pending with burial likely at Thornton. Survived by wife Rose Jaques Bowman two children Harold and Opal, mother Mrs Cynthia Bowman Mechanicsburg and sister Mrs Ray Cline Lebanon. He was 35 and a member of Mechanicsburg Christian church and lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Bowman
Runnels Sanitarium
Indianapolis
Mechanicaburg
Warre
George M. Comley
Thornton
John B. Bowman
Wesley Bowman
Mechanicsburg
Rose Jaques
Harold
Opal
Cynthia Bowman
Mackanicsburg
Slater
Ray Cline
Lebanon
Daniel Bowsman
Mechanicsborg Christian Church
1. C. RM
Pocahontas
We Need Use to Grumble and Complain
Farmers note hot days dry soil and corn growth while a shower would help. Hessian fly damages wheat as oats look good. A farmer explains the letter 5? in oats indicates D hot weather.
Weather memory recalls blistering two week heat during war
Old residents recall a two week stretch described as long about the war when temperatures soared. The thermometer reportedly hit 106 in the shade each day and soda fountains allegedly dried up, underscoring record heat in the period.
New Era Begins Man 5 Arrested by Woman
Lawrence H. Smith was found guilty in Crawfordsville city court of assault and battery on Mrs. Maggie Jones. He was fined $25 and costs, then jailed for 44 days. Smith left the mayor’s court and said he would go to jail, driven by his wife in a bogey. Police noted it was the first time a woman drove a jail transport in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Smith
Crawfordsville
Maggie Jones
Smith
Michael
Isaac Waldrip
Waldrip
Mrs. Smith
North Washington Street
Mr. Waldrip
Formal Reception Honoring Mrs Hertha Beck June Bride
A formal reception hosted by Mrs. T. O Beck and Miss Lola Beck at their North Lebanon Street home honored Mrs. Hertha Beck, the June bride. About 105 invitations were sent, pink and white decorations featured roses and sweet peas, with music by the Montana Bros. Out-of-town guests included Miss Richey of Uniontown, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O Beck
Lola Beck
North
Lebanon Street
Hertha Beck
June Bride
Beck
Florist
Tauer
Frank Bynum
Nancy Gilmore
Willis Wynt
Frank Hutchison
Arthur Beck
Minees Lida Perkina
Jane Wood
Maud Witt
Bess Stephenson
Alpha Perkins
Zula Stevena
Mary Sandy
Goldine Groves
Lavona
Nina Beck
Montan Bros
Miss Richey
Uniontown
Mra
Frank A
County Farmers Fight Drought in Boone County
In Boone County farmers battle heat and dust to save the corn crop. They employ dust mulch and repeated cultivation to preserve moisture and promote growth as drought pressures mount. Some growers report trials with rolling the soil to keep it close to the surface and aid germination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Boone County
Enjoy Picnic at Advance Carnival With Lebanon Group
Lebanon youths and friends gather for a pleasure seeking picnic this afternoon in the countryside near Advance. Misses Rather Coombs Cecile Ad ter Audra Bratton Ruth Herdrich Evelyn Rowan Mary Stanley and Messrs Byron Moore John Parr Walter Witt Meredith Callane Boyd Bynum Ollie Gerry attend with others. Supper to follow in the country then the Advance carnival. Mrs H Le Lidbert east of Lebanon recovering from abdominal operation at The Williams Hospital. condition encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rather Coombs
Cecile Adter
Audra Bratton
Ruth Herdrich
Evelyn Rowan
Mary Stanley
Byron Moore
John Parr
Walter Witt
Meredith Callane
Boyd Bynum
Ollie Gerry
Pull to the Right When Auto Comes From Rear
A reader asks the correct maneuver for yielding to approaching vehicles from behind as an auto nears. The guidance emphasizes safe, predictable action, keeping to the right and allowing the other vehicle to pass without abrupt movements or confusion.
Lebanon stone marks one of seven geodetic points
A government employee placed a small stone in Oak Hill Cemetery near the green houses marking one of seven designated geodetic points. The stones will define positions at Washington, York, Columbus, Noblesville, Peoria, and an as yet unnamed Minnesota site to guide measurements and calculations.
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Oak Hill Cemetery
Washington, D. C
York
Columbus
Ohio
Noblesville
Congressman Barnhart Improves After Heat Stroke
Congressman Henry A. Barnhart of Indiana, prostrated with heat in Washington, D. C., shows marked improvement after a period of severe illness. Doctors said he was very sick in the first hours but his rugged physique aided his recovery, with the episode linked to overwork and nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Barnhart
Indiana
Washington, D. C
Crawfordsville Wins Bid for Annual Municipal League Session
City officials announced at the Richmond meeting that the next Municipal League session will be held in Crawfordsville due to its central location and strong popularity among delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal League
Richmond
Crawfordsville
Rough Field Conditions Hit Crops and Traffic Safety
The article discusses harsh weather injuring oats wheat and potatoes with surface conditions and tillage. It notes rolling soils offers little aid and stresses the need for rain. It also covers auto drivers ignorance of traffic law and a legal summary on safe passing in the same direction.
Somersott Emerging Star May Boost Pittsburg National Prospects
First Baseman Somersott of the Terre Haute Central League team looks so strong he may join the Pittsburg Nationals before the season progresses. The Pirates’ weak Initial sack is blamed for their slump. A social event occurred at Mrs Park Stevenson’s East Nation Street home with readings and a Fourth of July recital. Visitors enjoyed ice cream and cake during the afternoon. Mrs H E Kook and her daughter Miss Mayle of New York visit Highland and Want Pearl streets. Brownsburg lineup for Saturday here includes Given, Brockett, Miller, R Smith, Ward, Greely, J Smith, and others.
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Somersott
Terre Haute
Mra. Park
Sunday School Picnic Route Planned by Churches
The Sunday School of the First Baptist church will hold their annual picnic next Tuesday. Walnut Street Church and the Center Baptist Church will join them. A motor bus will depart the station at 4:26 PM for Horner's Grove nearby.
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First Bapthet Church
Walnut Treet Church
Center Baptist @hurch
Horner's Grove
Mrs Daniel Buser dies at 69 in Indianapolis
Mrs Daniel Buser former resident of the county died at her home in Indianapolis Wednesday night from heart failure. She was 69, survived by her husband and one child. Funeral services held Thursday at Thorn town at 2 o clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Buser
Resi Dent
This County
Indianapolian
Oath
Mra Buser
Thorntown
Commissioner Favours More Game Preserves Help Quail
George W Miles state fisheries and game commissioner urges farmers to aid Bob White quail by providing winter fodder. He cites Sweeney era creation of 150 game preserves across 2,500 to 8,000 acres each then stocking with birds and seeks broader farmer cooperation to shelter and feed quail and pheasants through harsh winters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Miles
Fisheries and Game
Bob White
Miles
Ques
Ton
Sweeney
Bealdes
Tigaroda
Michigan
Rob White
Shelley
Indiana
First Trip Commercially Deutschland Makes Aerial Flight
The Deutschland giant dirigible owned by Hamburg American and the German Airship Stock Company completed the first stage of a three hour trip with twenty passengers paying $50 each. The voyage began in Dusseldorf with skyward plans toward Friedrichshafen, amid large crowds and a buoyant reception.
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Duesseldorf
Hamburg American Steamship Company
German Airship Stock Company
Deutschland
The
Friedriehaften
Friedrichshafen
Airship Travel
2 Travel
Knights of Pythia I Insurance redeploys 3.2 million bonds
Insurance officials led by President Titi Hunt and committee members Neal and Barnes moved 3.2 million in bonds and securities from Chicago to Indianapolis. The company will commence operations at its new location immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titi 8. Hunt
F. 8. Neal
Charles Barnes
Knights of Pythia I Insurance Company
Chicago
Indianapolis
Fire at Wurtzler Meat Market Extinguished by Residents
Fire department responded to a blaze at Wurtzler meat market on South East Street this afternoon. Small smoke flames were spotted but residents had already contained the fire before responders arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wurtzler
South East Street
Water restrictions announced for lawn and street sprinkling
Notice to water consumers states sprinkling hours are 6 30 to 8 00 am and 6 00 to 7 30 pm until further notice. Waldron supervisor of Water Works signs the notice. Also mentions marriage license granted to Mrs Mabel McDaniel and Irly Jacob Lawis of Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs James McDaniel plan a visit to West Jetty street residence.
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Waldron
Mabel McDaniel
Irly Jacob
Lawis
Indianapolis
Watseka HL
Mien Lace Johnson
James McDaniel
Jetty. Street
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Charlton
Como
Will
Young Man
John Bowman
Dute Bize
Libbert
Aurora
Mre
H. L. Libbert
Willlawie Hospital
June
T. O. Beck
Tillers
Boone Soul
Oak Hill
Congressman Barnhart
Nobleaville
Sporting News
H. E. Kook
Misa Mayle
Mra, Highland
Want
Pearl Street
Brownsburg
J Given
Brockett
Miller
R. Smith
Ward
Greely
Given
C. Brockett
Tiros
Belunde
WED
Horn
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