Walser Couple Charged in Poison Plot for Insurance
Marion Indiana June 4 A husband and wife Arthur and Dorothea Walser confess to a poisoning scheme aimed at collecting 445 dollars in life insurance for Dorothea and their baby. Prosecutor Hays to convene a special grand jury Monday to seek first degree murder indictments based on arsenic in Clifford Cox gasping stomach. Dorothea claims fear of the husband and asserts she poisoned only under his direction while he prepared the arsenic lemonade mixture and arranged the meeting with Clifford the boy who sought to see the baby.
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Marion
Ind
Edward C. Hays
Arthur
Dorothea Walser
Walser
Indianapollo
Clifford
Dorothea
Trans Atlantic Monoplane Flight Aims Toward Berlin
News notes a bold aerial attempt from Cape Cod toward European capitals. The crew considers Berlin London Rome or Moscow as potential final destinations depending on fuel and weather, with Lindbergh’s solo feat cited as inspiration.
Vincennes Woman Guilty of First Degree Murder
Ora Hatfield of Vincennes was found guilty of first degree murder by a Daviess County jury. The court sentenced him to life in the state penitentiary with no appeal, and he will be taken to Michigan City after commitment papers are prepared. The case involved the February shooting of Nell Anderson, owner of the Hole in the Wall restaurant, whose head was badly injured. Hatfield, a former Linton resident, did not deny the shooting.
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Washington
Ind
Ora Hatfield
Vincennes
Daviess County
A. J. Padgett
Hatfield
Hastings
Michigan City
Nell Anderson
North Seventh Street
Cuban proposal would let kin punish murderers
A planned Cuban law would authorize relatives of murder victims to pursue and execute the killer after a death sentence is certified. Congressman Manuel Villalon promotes the measure saying only after conviction would relatives have the right to kill the assassin in certain cases.
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Havana
Congress
Manuel Villalon
Winkler says state is obeying prohibition
United Press dispatch reports Indianapolis June 4 that George Winkler chief federal prohibition enforcement officer for Indiana said liquor law violations in the state are decreasing rapidly. He added conditions are steadily improving and enforcement is more effective than ever since the dry law took effect.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
George Winkler
Indiana
United Press Today
Entry List for Tomorrow's Auto Races at West Side Track
A large entry list for tomorrow's West Side track automobile races grows as registrations continue. The 11:00 a.m. cutoff for Linton's Classic nears with Ford powered cars from Wild Bill McGoy Ira Hall Joe Huff Charles Crawford Howdy Wilcox Red Campbell Irvin Jackson Dick Bobbs and Joe Mannix already entered. The four races start at 2:00 p.m. with three five mile elimination heats and a 25 mile feature on the half mile track. A strong crowd is expected on fair weather day.
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West Side
Linton
Wild Bill McGoy
Sullivan
Ira Hall
Terre, Haute
Joe Huff
Indianapolis
Charles Crawford
Young “Howdy” Wilcox
Red” Campbell
Benton
Ill
Irvin Jackson
Dick Bobbs
Joe Mannix
Ford
Bobbs
Robert McKim Stage Screen Star Dies
Hollywood veteran Robert McKim, noted stage and screen star, died in a Hollywood hospital from cerebral hemorrhage. His wife Doril Matthews, who left her stage career upon marriage 17 years ago, was at his bedside as he never regained consciousness after a paralysis-related second shock following a train journey from Salt Lake City.
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Hollywood
Cal
Robert McKim
Hollywood Hospital
Doril Matthews
McKim
Salt Lake City
Lindbergh Heads Home From Cherbourg After Epic Fortnight
Captain Charles A. Lindbergh began his voyage home aboard the Memphis from Cherbourg on June 4 after an unprecedented two weeks of public honors in Europe. Sirens, flags, and cheers greeted his departure as the Spirit of St. Louis was packed aboard in crates and the crew promised his autographs would be rare.
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United Press Dispatch
Cherbourg
France
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Belgium
Great Britain
Linderburgh
New York
Paris
Europe
Admiral Burrage
Memphis
Washington
England
St. Louis
Gosport
Eng
Southampton
Empirre
LeBourget Field
Maritime Preject
Lindbergh Day Ceremonies to Honor Top Aviators
Washington on June 4 announces gathering of Americas greatest airmen for Lindbergh day ceremonies on June 11. War Secretary Davis requests all flying field commanders designate the most distinguished aviators for the event.
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Washington
America
Davis
Dredging Urged for White River to Prevent Flood Losses
Gosport Indiana residents press government action to dredge White River to curb overflows that ruin crops in the valley. They warn only four of five years yield remains viable as the riverbed rises and floods lower lands, threatening town prosperity and local wealth.
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Gosport
Ind
White River Valley
River flood risks prompt calls for relief in district
Residents along the Romana Spencer neighborhoods and south toward Worthing report higher flood stages. White River levels threaten bottom lands. landowners urge action as congressmen and officials discuss relief with proper committees and departments for near-term aid.
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Romana
Spencer
Worthing
Spenger
White River
Windstorm Hits Peru Section Causing Heavy Damage
A windstorm with tornado characteristics struck the east end of Peru Indiana early today, tearing roofs from houses, blowing away porches and garages, and uprooting trees. Damage runs to several thousand dollars. No injuries were reported. Rain fell across the city.
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Cunited Press
Peru
Ind
Control of Floods Is Topic at Flood Congress
Chicago June 4 Flood congress closes with proposals to curb Mississippi River floods. The resolutions committee chaired by Senator Watson Indiana has heard hundreds of ideas over two days. Specific plans have been submitted to a sub-committee for consideration.
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Mississippi
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
Congress
United Preab Dispatch
Chicago
Watson
Indiana
Weather outlook shows showers likely in Great Lakes region
United Press Dispatch reports a fair start to the period June 6 to 1, with showers likely in the Great Lakes region and moderate temperatures expected most days.
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United Press Dispatch
Washington
Great Lakes
SIGHTED OFF NOVA SCOTIA CRAFT REPORTED NEAR HALIFAX
A reported sighting near Halifax Nova Scotia described a mysterious craft observed by United Press. Details are fragmented with garbled names and dates, noting a Southeast location and proximity to Ni and Erm o mouth with uncertain identifiers for the craft and witnesses.
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United Press
Halifax
N. S
Nova
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