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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1924
Page
5
In Vincennes the Roy Clodfelder robbery and grand larceny trial moves toward a verdict this afternoon as the defense stresses the second notes given to Mrs. Jessie Bond. Key witnesses include Clodfelder, his relatives, and handwriting experts. The jury is to consider whether the contested notes tie him to the crime.
Since yesterday's notice that a Linton lodge will help the poor during cold weather, numerous charity applications have arrived at the Citizen office. Send in your lists now for proper distribution to those in need.
Lawrence Carlson from Huntington county asked Charles Kettleborough of the legislative reference bureau to draft a bill. It would submit to voters at a 1926 special or general election whether a constitutional convention should be called.
Indiana county auditors will push through legislation to raise their pay and set a minimum clerical fee for extra services. The state association met in Indianapolis and endorsed a cooperative approach with assessors and councils to back favorable bills and oppose harmful ones while stressing economy and reasonable compensation.
Grand Theatre presents three major film events over Christmas week. Johnny Hines leads Conductor 1492 on Monday and Tuesday, Elinor Glyn’s His Hour with Aileen Pringle and John Gilbert screens Wednesday and Thursday, and Buster Keaton stars in The Navigator with a special Saturday matinee. Santa Claus visits on Wednesday for the kiddies matinee with personalized letters to be answered nightly from the theatre.
In Mount Vernon Illinois on December 20 a defense psychiatrist described Lawrence M Hight as a high grade moron with the mental level of an eleven year old. The unfrocked minister and co defendant in the murder case of Wilford Sweetin faced testimony from Dr C H Anderson and a cousin about mental illness in the Hight family and Mildred Hights account of his head pains and hallucinations.
In Squire Lester's court, the State vs. Charles Trent ended with a quick guilty verdict for assault and battery. An all-women jury of Floyd Andis township weighed the evidence, deliberated ten minutes, and returned a guilty ruling against Trent, who was fined $1 and costs. Four other defendants remain to be tried.
London reports that Britain has drafted a note to the United States proposing settlement of U.S. war claims. The note will go to the cabinet and be sent to Washington shortly before Christmas.
Floyd and Lester Black, held at Tever Haute for attempting to wreck and rob a C and E I passenger train, are former Linton residents. Floyd was sent to the reformatory years ago for larceny or burglary and may face life imprisonment under the habitual criminal act. Lester reportedly confessed to several attempted train wrecks.
Indiana born William Green 51, longtime United Mine Workers official in Indianapolis and Coshocton, rises to AF L presidency. John L. Lewis helped secure his selection, promising a conservative yet forceful, constructive administration.
A concise note drawn from the paper highlights the modern farmer as no simple figure wielding a spade and straw. It references Costan Tran's script portraying the evolving rural life and labor challenges faced by contemporary farmers.
After Mr. Gompers' death the field for presidency narrowed to Matthew Woll or James Duncan, but support shifted to Mr. Green as Louis, heading the largest single union, leveraged his influence.
Benjamin M. Willoughby was sworn in as judge of the Indiana supreme court First district to succeed himself. The new term starts January 1. His Democratic opponent, George K. Denton of Evansville, has filed suit seeking corrected returns from Sullivan Howard and Whitley counties to show he won by about 1 000 votes, but Secretary of State Jackson refused to accept them.
Indiana State Medical Association warns that poor ventilation in indoor spaces weakens resistance to disease and raises risk of colds, pneumonia, and consumption. It explains natural ventilation via doors, windows, cracks, and building materials, noting cold air falls then warms and circulates, keeping air fresh.
Albert E. Sartain former warden and L. J. Fletcher ex assistant warden at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary have been indicted by a U S grand jury on bribery charges as part of a broad probe into prison conditions ordered by Attorney General Harlan F Stone.
In Belgadar on December 20 Albanian rebels reportedly captured 700 government troops as they pressed to cut off retreating loyalist forces. Casualties on the government side were described as heavy.
Washington December 20 Mrs Gertrude Gompers widow of the late labor leader will receive only the minimum under the terms of the will made public today. The bulk of the estate goes to his three sons and grandchildren. The value is not stated but he was worth perhaps 30000 dollars.
The passage notes that in agreement people share simple ideas but in talk they confuse each other by using different names. It highlights how discourse reveals variance in terminology despite common understanding of basic concepts.
Reports from Indianapolis to Chicago describe subzero temperatures and a widening cold wave. Utilities suffer damage, transport delayed, and regions from North Dakota to Montana report extreme readings as officials forecast slight relief on Sunday.
A mother asks about an awkward introduction to Mr. Brown. Dorothy explains she avoided risk since Brown appeared ready to propose and supposedly holds a prejudice against mothers-in-law.
A compact reflection on how speech acts can persuade shape and convert minds. The passage emphasizes moving listeners from error to sound judgment and advancing moral understanding through effective oratory.
A report notes extensive burglar alarm systems securing fifty miles of London streets. The feature highlights safeguarding measures, operator importance, and public safety implications.
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