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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
5
State reports indicate Indiana high schools posted a 55.95 percent rise in enrollment over five years, with elementary attendance up 14.91 percent. Enumerations increased 6.07 percent while overall enrollments rose sharply, aided by compulsory attendance laws and enumerator efforts.
Washington reports that 24 veterans from the Mexican War are still listed on government pension rolls, all over 91 years old. The oldest is James M. Holmes, 100, of Owensboro Kentucky, a private with the Texas Rangers. Two remain in Indiana Uriah Gasaway 94 of Reclaville and Samuel Leffler 95 of St. Paul, both veterans of Company D US mounted riflemen and later Indiana infantry.
Charles Jones of Mentone Indiana visited New York for the first time and met Vivienne Segal of the Follies on Forty eighth street. Her husband Robert Ames intervened and Patrolman Walter Smith arrived. Jones appeared in police court the next morning and was fined five dollars and jailed five days. Postal cards later spread the tale back home.
Chicago dispatch reports Ban Johnson would not resign as head of the American League despite clashes with Judge Landis and other leaders. Friends of Johnson declared the stance today.
An earthquake razed Sufiga on Mindanao Island killing twenty four people, with authorities reporting the loss of life and damage details emerging from Manila.
In Johannesburg on December 18, thirty-one miners were reported dead after a cage crash at the Raandfontain mine. Rescue teams rushed to the scene as officials confirmed the casualty toll and opened investigations into the incident.
Washington reports the House approved a bill by 282 to 3 to bar pistols from mail order houses. Debates highlighted objections by Representatives Blanton and Wingo who argued it infringes the right to bear arms and violates states’ police powers, claiming it may not stop criminals.
The U S court of appeals affirmed a five year sentence in the Atlanta penitentiary for Edgar F Hiatt former president of the Dickinson Trust Co Richmond Ind convicted of embezzling 505000 Judge Anderson of Indianapolis imposed the term citing the men’s crime and amount involved.
Attorney General Stone considers appointing an entirely new set of officers at the Atlanta federal prison after a preliminary Justice Department inquiry into conditions there. The move follows scrutiny of the facility and its administration.
Hanover Germany December 18 The state's attorney proposed the death sentence for Fritz Haarmann the murderer of thirty youths A verdict in the case is expected today.
In Michigan City Indiana a 22 year old mother and four children were jailed after officers found 300 gallons of mash an 830 gallon still and 32 gallons of liquor in the attic. The husband is missing and police say the mother may be charged if he cannot be located.
Senator Claude A. Swanson of Virginia introduced a bill proposing a $5 000 annual pension for Mrs Woodrow Wilson. A similar measure was also introduced in the House.
In Vincennes Indiana the Roy Clodfelder trial in Knox circuit court continued with the defense offering an unusual opening claiming Clodfelder was the victim of enemies and that the notes found in his desk were original ones replaced by new issues. Mrs Jessie Bond testified to an August highway holdup and identified notes recovered in Clodfelder's desk as those involved in the loan on the Oaktown elevator sale.
Mrs Bond faced defense claims of second set notes and questioned endorsements as Judge Coulter pressed her to identify her real signature. She hesitated saying it looked like her signature and was urged to choose among papers shown with endorsements on the back.
Congressman Julius Kahn of California was gravely ill and near death at his San Francisco home after a long illness. Physicians said his condition had reached the very end.
Race creed and color unite in a somber crowd at the funeral of Samuel Gompers former AFL president. Devout mourners from labor and capital gathered in New York to honor his memory, reflecting broad sympathy across all stations.
Kid McCoy’s defense began in Los Angeles with the former boxer smiling and confident. He told reporters he would reveal the truth about Teresa Mars’s death as the state’s case closed the day before, while Mars’s husband did not testify for the prosecution.
Tsuneo Mathuidaira, a Coolidge administration official, arrived in Washington and praised the current U S Japan relations as the most cordial in years He believed both nations can preserve Pacific peace through openness and sincere problem solving.
Wheat and rye futures surged to new highs amid bullish foreign news and active buying in Chicago trading. December wheat reached $1.66, May $1.70, and July $1.47 while corn weakened after selling and oats slipped. rye kept gains with May at $1.52 and close at $1.494.
The Albanian legation in London announced that Albania has decreed a general mobilization to counter the Serbian invasion, signaling a broader regional conflict beginning.
The New York Court of General Sessions dismissed three indictments against Harry Kendall Thaw related to the 1916 whipping of Frederick Gump. The decision ends the pending charges, allowing Thaw to move freely in New York state without arrest threats.
At the White House this morning President Coolidge, Secretary Weeks, and Secretary Wilbur discussed plans to coordinate and possibly consolidate the nation s air forces. The talks focused on unifying command and potential structural changes to strengthen aviation defense.
Reports from Washington indicate an arrest is looming in a bribery case linked to the postal wage increase bill. Investigators suggest a substantial payment exchange involving those with influence and a Senate employee as the probe deepens. Attorney General Stone said action would follow if facts hold. The scandal threatens to derail the veto override planned for January 6.
Treasury requests immediate $275,000 to fight a reported bubonic plague outbreak among rats in New Orleans and vicinity. Public Health Service would use the funds for trapping, disease control in animals, and fumigation of outgoing vessels to meet international rules. Acting Surgeon General White says no human cases have been reported.
Brigadier General William Mitchell told a house committee that the United States is behind Great Britain and Japan in aviation. He warned that only 450 pilots would be available in war despite 5,000 reserve flying officers and urged a united air service under a cabinet headed department and expansion of commercial aviation to strengthen national air power.
Mt Vernon Illinois dec 18 C C Sweetin father of Wilford testified against Elsie Sweetin and said she admitted giving poison to the old man’s son three times. He spoke of his fear for the three boys and pledged to tell the truth. The state rested its case after more testimony from Inn villagers.
Crawfordsville Indiana police finally arrest Luther Newlin after a yearlong hunt. Newlin, who entered the station asking for handcuffs, faces an old 1928 charge for selling liquor to a 15 year old. Mayor Berry sentences him to thirty days at Putnamville and an $180 fine.
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