Coolidge silent on saving Russell Scott from hanging
Mass police report President Coolidge will not intervene to save Russell Scott of Chicago from execution. Gov Small’s caution and appeals flood the governor’s office while Robert Scott remains at large in Detroit amid calls for mercy and potential second hanging if he does not surrender.
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Cunithd Priss
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Russell Scott
Chicago
United Press Dispatch
Robert Scott
Detroit
Russell
Robert
Small
Springfield
George Gorman
Gorman
Joseph Maurer
Hquor
Maurer
Katherine Scott
Woman Pardoned After 21 Years In Indiana Prison
Indianapolis July 22 After nearly 21 years behind bars Mrs Rae Krauss of Hartford City was pardoned by Governor Jackson. She poisoned her stepdaughter due to jealousy over attentions from the father so she can care for her aged father in Buffalo New York.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Women’s Prison
Rae Krauss
Hartford City
Jackson
Buffalo
N. Y
Indianapolis Markets Hogs Cattle Sheep and Calves Report
United Press Dispatch Indianapolis July 22 hog receipts 5500 market up 25 to 30 cents with heavies 14.00 to 14.15 midweights 14.25 to 14.50 and bulk 14.25 to 14.50 cattle receipts 1400 market higher steers 10.00 to 18.00 cows and heifers 8.50 to 11.75 sheep receipts 500 market higher top 7.00 lambs top 13.50 calves receipts 900 market higher top 11.50 bulk 10.00 to 11.00.
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Indianapolis
No Empire Idea Prompts Curtis Charge in America
Lionel Curtis of All Souls College Oxford argues in America that Britain is not an empire but a voluntary commonwealth of member nations. The statement reflects a debate on imperialism during his lecture tour.
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Great Britain
Lionel Curtis
All Souls College, Oxford
America
Dayton Relapses Into Tranquility After Scopes Case
Dayton resumes quiet after visitors depart as the Scopes case heads to the U S Supreme Court. A ruling within 18 months could affect Tennessee anti evolution law and future anti evolution statutes in at least seven states. The Tennessee Supreme Court in Knoxville will hear the case in September, with federal routes already in motion.
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United Press Dispatch
Dayton
Tenn
Scopes
United States
Supreme Court
United Press
William Jennings Bryan
United States Supreme Court
Tennessee Supreme Court
Knoxville
Washington
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Bryan Won't Debate Darrow on Monkey Question
Dayton Tenn July 22 hopes for a series of debates between Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan on evolution faded when Bryan announced he would not debate the Chicago agnostic.
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Dayton
Tenn
Clarence Darrow
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
Fish Fry Proved to Be an Enjoyable Affair
Rev. E. C. Corts and sons hosted more than 100 men at Asa Williams and Harley Ham’s Newberry beach summer camp for the annual Men's Progressive Bible class fish fry. Speakers Dr. F. E. Bull and Dr. G. C. Porter energized the crowd as the church male chorus provided music. Bland Silvey landed most of the fish, with a promise to return in August for another feast.
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E. C. Corts
FE. W. Bull
G. C Porter
Silvey
Linton
Rev. Corts
Inventor dead in homemade electric chair accident
Kenneth Hyde a 23 year old Detroit resident and expert in electrical hookups and radio devices died by electrocution in the basement of his rooming house. Coroner J E Burgess ruled accidental electrocution after Hyde's attempt to invent a new electric chair.
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Detroit
Mich
Kenneth ‘Hyde
J. E. Burgess
Hyde
Chicago Gangsters Execute Member for Breach of Faith
Chicago police arrived in Beecher Illinois to aid in solving a murder near the town yesterday. A man believed to be a Chicago gangster was shot and dumped from a car near Mrs Henry Huenerberge’s home. Lawrence and Joseph Burnett of Indianapolis chased the car but retreated as bullets fired.
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Beecher
Ill
Chicago
Henry Huenerberge
Lawrence
Joseph Burnett
Indianapolis
Mrs Cunningham to Testify Today in Poisoning Case
Crown Point Indiana July 22 Mrs Anna Cunningham of Gary prepared to testify again in her trial on charges of poisoning her son Walter If physicians deem she can endure the strain the defense plans to place her on the stand during the day Rapid progress reported as the defense nears completion of its evidence when the court adjourns tonight
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United Press Dispatch
Crown Point
Ind
Anna Cunningham
Gary
Walter
Widow seeks share of McClintock estate in betrothal suit
Miss Isabelle Pope, once set to marry Billy McClintock, plans to file suit for a widow's portion of his estate. Reported in Chicago that the claim dates to an alleged contract to marry and that William Darling Shepherd and his wife hindered the match.
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McClintock
Chicago
Isabelle Pope
Billy McClintock
Billy
William Darling Shepherd
Third trial set for Louis Ovetas in Indianapolis case
In Indianapolis July 22 the third trial of Louis Ovetas for the killing of George Robinson, a barber, is planned for September or October. The Marion County prosecutor announced after the jury from Owens second trial was discharged.
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Indianapolis
Louis Ovetas
William Remy
Marion County
Owens
George Robinson
Knights of Pythias plan $500000 Indianapolis office
Officials of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Indiana announced plans for a three story office building for the insurance department. Construction will start before month end and finish by next April at St Joseph and North Meridian streets in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Knights of Pythias Lodge of Indiana
Insurance Department of the Lodge
St. Joseph and
North Meridian Streets
Oberholtzer murder case bail motion stalled in Indiana court
Defense lawyers in the D C Stephenson Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry murder case awaited Judge Hines in Hamilton county to rule on reopening bail hearings. The trio, held in Noblesville jail for Madge Oberholtzer's death, pressed for bond appeals as vacation court adjourned. Proceedings hinge on whether Hines will take up the case before October amid defense plans and state opposition.
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United Press Dispatch
Noblesville
Ind
D. C. Stephenson
Earl Klenck
Earl Gentry
Madge Oberholtzer
Hines
Oberholtzer
Hamilton County
Indianapolis
Destruction Sought of 1550 Bottles in Indiana Whisky Case
The government seeks destruction of 1550 cases of bonded whisky from Squibb & Co. warehouse in Lawrenceburg Indiana, seized in 1924, after accusing the firm of violating prohibition by withdrawing liquor. Final hearing before Judge Robert C Baltzell is set, with 12 witnesses expected from Cincinnati and Lawrenceburg.
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Indianapolis
Squibb & Co
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Robert C. Baltzell
United States District Court
Squibb
Nana Consin
George Remes
Anthracite Miners Open Tenth Session Without Agreement
Atlantic City N J July 22 The minors union leaders begin their tenth session still hopeful a strike among anthracite workers can be averted with no sign of a possible agreement in sight.
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United Press Dispatch
Atlantic City
N. J
New York Millionaire Aids Police in Blackmail Case
Edward W. Brown ing, a New York millionaire, sought a companion for his adopted daughter Dorothy Browning. The pursuit turned into a police operation after an alleged blackmailer demanded $50,000 and was captured with Brown ing’s help.
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Edward W. Browning
New York
Dorothy Browning
Lyons Post Office Robbery Seeks Clues
Robbers blasted the Lyons post office safe but failed to reach valuables. Authorities say only a small loss of loose change occurred as doors were burned to access the box. Postmaster Fred Mattox has notified postal authorities and secret service agents are on the case.
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Lyons
Fred Mattox
Secret Service
Calf Tongue Lasts Longer Money Talks at Treasury
Washington officials convened a national conference on extending the life of the dollar. Treasury and reserve banks reviewed a seven month average life for the $1 bill and noted over a billion were printed last year at 1.7 cents each. Officials urge wider use of $2 and $5 notes to reduce production costs and age the $1 bill less. Part of today’s salaries were paid in $2 bills.
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Washington
United States
The
Treasury
Federal Réserve Banks
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Dewey
Public schools in DC told to answer evolution suit
District of Columbia public school authorities were ordered by the district supreme court to appear July 28 and answer a test suit challenging their right to teach evolution and other sciences in the district.
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Washington
District of Columbia
District Supreme Court
Death of Riggs child
Two year old Rosemary Riggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Haldon Rigg died after a three week illness at the family home northwest of the city Survived by parents one brother and grandparents Mr and Mrs Nat Hagerman Funeral services Thursday afternoon at the family residence Rev Cissna officiating Interment in Fairview cemetery
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Rosemary Riggs
Haldon Rigg
Nat Hagerman
Cissna
Terment
Fairview Cemetery
Rains Raise White River at El Liston
Heavy rains north of town yesterday and last night caused the White River at El Liston to rise today. Bathing conditions at the beach are reported as not good.
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White River
Elliston
Baptist Ladies Aid Plans All Day Church Session
The Baptist Ladies' Aid society will hold an all day meeting tomorrow at the church, inviting members to participate in the session and related activities.
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The
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society
City Council Passes Water Bond Then Approves New Leaks
The city council met in a stated session Tuesday evening and passed on third reading a $100,000 water bond to transfer title from Linton Water to Municipal Water. Emanuel Dixon reported a major leak wasting about 75,000 gallons daily on South Main between A and B streets. The council also planned to meter electric use at four traffic signals and discussed but opposed a north park race track plan.
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Municipal Water Plant
Municipal Electric Plat
Linton Water Company
Municipal Water Company
Indiana Public Service Commission
Public’ ‘Service Commission
Saneuligston
Emanuel Dixon
South Main Street
Robert Hayes
Municipal Electric Plant
Hayes
City Park Committee
Lawn Social Date Moved to Friday at Glenburn Methodist
The lawn social for Glenburn Mission at the church lawn was shifted from Thursday to Friday night due to the Moose meet at City Park. Tickets bought for Sunday may be used Friday. Event features include a baby show for under three, with prizes from local merchants and three prominent city figures as judges.
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Glenburn
Lawn Social
A. M. Beasley
Carl Poe
George Baker
LeRoyker
Harry Wilson
Rome Glenburn
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