Indiana Governor Proclaims Activation of 136 Acts of 1925 Legislature
Governor Jackson issued a proclamation effective on the final receipt date for bound volumes, bringing 136 acts into force. Key measures include the Wright bone dry act restricting liquor, the Harlem garnishee act on income for debt, Moorhead vehicle regulation, Holmes pistol rules, and state budget fund consolidations.
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Indianapolis
Jackson
Secretary of State
Indiana
Taidana
Union
Moorhead
Public Service Commission
General Fund
State
State Law Library, Historical Commission
Legislative Reference Bureau
Oklahoma Woman Sues For Support For Daughter
Special investigators under assistant prosecutor Charles N. Cox build evidence for the state in the death of Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Funds from Livingston subscribers aid the prosecution of D C Stephenson Wart Klenck and Earl Gentry for first degree murder. Bail hearing delayed to Friday morning in criminal court per agreement between attorneys and Judge Collins.
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Indianapolis
Charles N. Cox
Madge Oberholtzer
Livington
Oberholtzer
D.C. Stephenson
Wart Klenck
Earl Gentry
Collins
Thomas C. Howe
Buller College
Oberholtzer Prosecution Fund
Stephenson
Indiana attorneys enter suit against Klansman’s ex wife
In Indianapolis on April 28, lawyers for Mrs Nettie Stephenson Brehm filed in superior court to collect 9500 in support for their daughter Merence gathering Stephenson from David C Stephenson. The couple married in 1915 in Oklahoma and divorced in 1917. Stephenson is jailed on murder charges in the death of Madge Ohberholtzer.
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Indianapolis
BF. A. Cowan
R. EB. Johnson
Superior Court
David C. Stephenson
Kuo Klux Klan
Nettie Stephenson Brehm
Oklahoma
Stephenson
Mierence Gathering Stephenson
Madge Ohberholtzer
United Press Dispatch
Raymond E. Sweeney
Gary
Lucille Sweeney
Sweeney
Chicago
Fire destroys Leonard Stove and Range plant in Washington
A major fire at the Leonard Stove and Range plant in Washington Indiana caused about 380000 dollars in damage. Fire chief Gates reported the alarm was delayed after his home was broken into and the alarm crew disconnected before the blaze was found. The company is in receivership and investigations are in progress.
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United- Press Dispatch
Washington
Ind
Leonard Stove and Range Company
Gates
Stoye Company
Windsor Fire Destroys Buildings Near Muncie
Fire swept through Windsor near Muncie destroying four business buildings and two dwellings early today. The blaze threatened the village as flames spread through the area causing extensive damage and emergency responders to battle the blaze.
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Iuntprhd Press
Muncie
Ind
Windsor
Banks Closed In Pennsylvania Coal Crisis
The Pittsburgh newspapers report the Gamepie Trust Company and the First National Bank of Carnegie closed, tied to coal industry stagnation. John A. Bell's holdings and comments from Peter Gamerton reflect a sector in distress with asset freezes and uncertain reopening timelines.
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Pittsburgh
Gamepie ‘Trust Company
First National Bank of Carnegie
John A. Bell
Peter Gameron
State Secretary of Banking
Trust Company
Carnegie Trust Company
Lega
Pennsylvania
Bell
First’ National Bank of Carnegie
A. W. Mellon
A. W. Mellon, Secretary of the Treasury
Black Diamond Sees Coal Field Wage Situation Precarious
The Black Diamond coal trade publication warns that the closing of two banks in the Pittsburg coal region signals ongoing strain across the union bituminous coal fields. The situation is described as precarious as wage issues continue to unfold.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Black Diamond
Union
West Virginia mine strike violence sparks widespread unrest
In Morgantown West Virginia state police prepared to quell disturbances after three tipples burned causing nearly 200000 dollars in losses and a Grafton mine opened on an open shop basis delayed by dynamiting. The unrest followed a 6000 miner parade and a wine dump. Officials in Indianapolis report Ohio district United Mine Workers plan talks with John L. Lewis over threatened coal mine closures due to competition from open shop mines.
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United Press Dispatch
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia
Grafton
Tipples
Dagen Coal Company
Indianapolis
Ohio District of the
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Ohio
Petition to abandon Hoosier Traction Line
The Union Traction Company of Indiana seeks to abandon its interurban line between Middleton and Anderson. The petition cites years of losses worsened by bus competition. hearing before the state public service commissioners in Indianapolis on April 28 drew little opposition.
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Indianapolis
Union Traction Company of
Indiana
Middleton
Anderson
State Public Service Commissioners
Los Angeles Dirigible Delayed by Weather
United Press Dispatch from Lakehurst New Jersey reports the naval dirigible Los Angeles likely will not depart for Mayaguana Puerto Rico until tomorrow morning. The airship remains moored and ready to sail at a moment's notice as Captain George W Steele notes weather conditions are unfavorable.
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United Press Dispatch
Lakehurst
N. J
Los Angeles
Mayaguaz
Porto Rico
George W. Steele
Miners Strike Leaders Charged With Contempt in Court
United Mine Workers officials led by John L. Lewis faced contempt charges in U S district court in Wheeling for defying an injunction aimed at stopping interference with operations of the West Virginia Pittsburg Coal Company during the northern West Virginia miners strike.
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Uniticd Press Dispatch
Wheeling
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
United States District Court
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers
Pittsburg Coal Company
Massacre in Ten Leng Chung Amid Bandit Assault
United Press dispatch from London reports a Chinese town where 600 bandits attacked Ten Leng Chung. About 100 inhabitants were captured and entombed in a cave, entrance blocked with firewood and set aflame. Most burned alive, some perished by stones as they attempted escape.
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United Press Dispatce
London
Ten Leng Chung
Central News Tiensin
France weighs united stance on German leader election
Paris dispatch says France plans a united allied attitude toward the German presidential election of Field Marshal von Hindenburg. Most Paris papers view the result as an attempt to overturn Versailles and urge drastic action, with Briand delaying until Britain acts.
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United Press Dispatch
Paris
France
Marshal von Hindenburg
Aristide Briand
Painleve
Great Britain
Lawton Mitch to Confer With J L Lewis Over Mine Cooperatives
Tyler G. Lawton and William Mitch, leaders of District No 11 United Mine Workers of America, plan a meeting in Indianapolis with John L. Lewis to decide if the mines under review remain on a cooperative basis or have met union demands. The outcome hinges on Lewis and may involve other district executives.
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Indianapolis
Tyler G. Lawton
William Mitch
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Co-operative Mines
District No. 11
Lawton
Mitch
Germany Hindenburg elected president sparks mixed public reaction
Berlin crowds greet the newly elected president at Gross Schwenper as supporters parade in Sunday dress. In Berlin displeasure grows among republicans and communists threaten strikes on inauguration day. Foreign policy is expected to remain stable.
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United Press Dispatch
Berlin
Hindenburg
Marx
Germany
Potsdam
Babe Sage Confesses to Slaying Sweetheart in Tea Room
Mildred G. Babe Sage twenty two year old brunette broke down after hours of questioning and admitted shooting Samuel Catalina her sweetheart in her tea room West Patterson New Jersey last night. The confession followed police interro gation and states the motive is not disclosed and the case proceeds to further questioning and investigation.
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West Patterson
N. J
Mildred G
Babe” Sage
Samuel Catalina
Miss Sage
Woman Confesses Amid Murder Mystery After Threats
The young woman admitted she married the suspect after he threatened her with a potato knife. Police had pursued a motive as mystery swirled around the shooting until the confession was obtained.
Umpires of Hawaii Battle Game Meet for Decision
In Honolulu on April 23 postwar talks gathered as Admiral Robert Coontz, chief umpire, convened officers in a two day critique. Judges will determine the margin of the blue forces victory and the war game’s benefit.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
United States Navy
Robert KE. Coontz
Mystery Shrouds Murder near Gary and Chesterton
Reported murders in Gary and Chesterton hint at gangland crimes. Detectives pursue theories that the victim was connected to a Chicago gang and may have information to expose, while clues at the scenes yield no solid leads.
Largest mortgage recorded in Covington history
In Covington Indiana on April 28 a mortgage for 79 943 593 was recorded the largest ever there and required a 133 page book. The mortgage covered a holding of the Wabash Railway Company.
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Covington
Ind
Wabash Railway Company
Bankers Offer Reward For Bank Robbers
Putnam County Bankers Association in Greencastle Indiana posted a $500 reward for information leading to the capture of a bank robber. The notice warns that any person who kills the robber will be rewarded.
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Greencastle
Ind
Putnam County Bankers’ Association
Washington school levy among lowest in Indiana
The Washington school city faces a $1.15 tax levy, noted as one of the lowest in Indiana according to a recent survey.
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Washington
Ind
Indiana
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