Eight Held in Vincennes Bank Robbery Probe
In Vincennes Indiana authorities arrest eight youths from Bicknell linked to Spencer bank robberies. Investigations center on tips from Ted Armstrong and William Jones while Miss Laura Edwards acts as a material witness. Grilling of suspects expected to begin today as officers pursue leads.
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Vincennes
Ind
Spencer Banks
Laura Edwards
Bond
Wicknell
Spencer
Ted Armstrong
William Jones
Charles M. Wright
Edwardsport
Armstrong
Jones
Webster Detective Agency
Two Bicknell Girls In Indianapolis Trip Connected to Robbery Ring
Basil McCarty was arrested last Tuesday then released and rearrested Thursday morning in a large roundup. Garland Beachler appeared in court Monday over the Orr store robbery dated July 9 1922. Authorities decline to reveal further arrests while rumors persist of a mastermind not believed to be from Bicknell.
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Indianapolis
Bicknell
Basil McCarty
Mornig
Garland Beachler
Theuit
Orr
Mind
Special Prosecutor Charles W. Moores Dies After Heart Attack
Charles W. Moores aged 62, special prosecutor in the Governor McCray case, died in Indianapolis after a heart attack. He was a U S commissioner and brother of Congressman Merrill Moores, and the McCray case had produced eight indictments by the Marion county grand jury.
Fifteen Lives Lost in Northwest Storm
The worst storm of the season battered the northwest and caused severe damage. Fifteen lives are believed lost after the sound steamer T. W. Lake sank while trying to pass the straits to Anacortes. Five bodies have been recovered and wreckage confirms the vessel’s fate.
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International News Service
Seattle
Wash
Northwest
T. W. Lake
Straits
Anacortes
Mexico in Revolt as De la Huerta Supporters Rally
Mexican unrest deepens as followers of presidential candidate Adolph de la Huerta stage revolt in Mexico City and surrounding areas. President Alvaro Obregon contemplates declaring a military dictatorship to restore order amid reports of limited clashes and rising tensions.
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Linternational News Service
Mexico City
Adolph de la Huerta
Alvero Obregon
Ford for President Conference Is Off
The Ford for president conference planned for December 12 in Detroit has been indefinitely postponed at Henry Ford's request. Robert Pointer, head of the arrangements committee, said Ford may not run and if a later date occurs the event likely will be held in a middle western city. Delegates of over 300 were notified of the cancellation.
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Detroit
Mich
Robert. .R. Pointer
Pointer
Ford
Alleged Slayer of Mrs Whelchel May Have Record
Indianapolis detectives curb efforts to wring a confession from John Thomas Shaw, a 24 year old indicted for the murder of Mrs Helen Hager Whelchel. Fingerprint analysis linked to another case may tie Shaw to the Greensburgh New York killing of Dorothy Kauffman. Authorities note similarities in description and first names, while Shaw remains imprisoned at the state jail as investigators pursue possible confessions.
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International News
Shavich
Indianapolis
John’ ‘Thomas Shaw
Marion County Grand Jury
Helen Hager Whelchel
New York
Dorothy K. Kauffman
Maryland
Magruder Craighead
Greensburgh
N. Y
Ray Hill
Westchester County
John Thomas Shaw
Helen Whelchel
Miss Kauffman
Craighead
John Thomas
Shaw
Westchester
Whelchel
Kauffman
Hill
Michigan
City
Ind
Million Dollar Grab S Frustrated Today
Five masked bandits armed with sawed off shotguns staged a million dollar holdup on an American Express truck in St Louis. A guard opened fire after one bandit seized about 3200 dollars. the car collided with a machine as the thieves fled. In Chicago three bandits escaped with 4700 from a bank messenger. a policeman returned fire and a wagon driver was critically wounded.
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International News Service
ST. Louis
American Express Company
Cycb
Shicago
Indianapolis Suspect Denies Whelchel Murder Link
After 16 days, the accused man surrendered to authorities in Indianapolis. Prison officials plan to question him if he wishes to talk. Detectives Radema cher and Allen report the suspect remains steadfast in denial, alternating between serious remarks and moments of levity.
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Indianapolis
Herman Rademacher
Noble Allen
Shaw
Whelchel
Allen
Banks Close in Minnesota After State Action
Two Minnesota banks were closed by order of the state banking department. The Alexandria State Bank held about 200000 dollars in deposits, and the Farmers State Bank of Sebeka about 130000 dollars.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Dee
Alexandria State Bank
Farmers State Bank of
Sebeka
Stae Banking Department
Commander Quinn Attacks Coolidge on Bonus Plan
Davenport Iowa reports John R. Quinn national commander of the American Legion accuses President Coolidge of being misinformed about popular demand for adjusted compensation. He argues Congress can grant tax cuts while paying the bonus and notes shifts in last year's elections support the measure.
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Quinn
Coolidge Secion
International News
Shavich
Davenport
John R. Quinn
American Legion
Coolidge
Congress
Uinn
Indiana coal production rises in year ending September 30
Major Indiana mines produced 25,863,388 tons of coal in the year, an increase of 10,413,998 tons from the prior year. Wages paid to 31,189 miners totaled 4,920,877.64 dollars, averaging 1,472.32 per miner. There were 76 fatal accidents and no large mine disasters, per Cary Litt lejohn, chief inspector.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Cary Littlejohn
Department of Mines
Calls for Freight Rate Cuts to Ease Wheat Crisis
Secretary Wallace urged a minimum 25 percent reduction in freight rates on wheat and wheat products in a special report to President Coolidge, aiming to relieve the ongoing wheat crisis in Washington on December 7.
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International News Service
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Coolidge
Col Charles R Forbes Stricken With Paralysis
Colonel Charles R Forbes former director of the United States veterans bureau has been paralysed at his sister’s home in Brookline Massachusetts according to private advices. Forbes had been ill for several months and was recently active in a senate investigation context.
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Uinternational News
Serwich
Washington
Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Senate
Brookline
Mass
Forbes
Marion County Auditor Jailed for Court Contempt
Leo K. Fesler Marion county auditor remained in jail as a habeas corpus hearing proceeded after Judge James M. Leathers sentenced him to thirty days for contempt for failing to pay 3000 dollars for the re decoration of the judge s courtroom and private chambers including his chambers in Indianapolis noted by International News Service.
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Linternational News Services
Indianapolis
Leo K. Fesler
Marion County Auditor
James M. Leathers
Superior Court
Judge Leathers
Senator seeks board to test beverage intoxicating content
Washington December 7. Senator Spencer Republican Missouri introduces a bill to appoint a commission to determine the alcoholic content that constitutes an intoxicating beverage. The measure aims to set standards for beverage classification and enforceable limits.
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Washington
Senzler
Spencer
Missouri
45 Auto Accident Deaths in Vigo Co in Eleven Months
Terre Haute December 7. Auto accident deaths in Vigo County in the first eleven months of 1928 rose from 16 in 1922 to 40. The coroner J. O. Carrigus reports 40 deaths this period, with 21 at railroad crossings, five at interurban crossings, three struck by street cars, and the remaining 16 in autos alone.
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Vigo CO
Terre ‘Haute
Vigo County
J. O. Carrigus
Bedford Couple Pleads Guilty to Arson in Bedford Circuit Court
Charles Walters and his wife Sarah Walters pleaded guilty to arson and conspiracy in Bedford Ind court. Judge Cox sentenced Charles Walters to Michigan City prison for two to twenty one years while Sarah received a suspended sentence of two to three years.
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Bedford
Ind
Charles Walters
Sarah Walters
Dudge Cox
Walters
Michigan City
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