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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
1
State Democrats complete work of selecting ticket as factions of party reconcile. Freedom and Liberty plank in platform cited as outstanding feature of convention, with cipal issues addressed and broad satisfaction reported among delegates.
A Democratic slate outlines candidates for Indiana state offices including McCulloch for Governor, O Bannon for Lieutenant Governor, Hamrick for Secretary of State, Bracken for Auditor, Arnold for Treasurer, Harmon for Attorney General, Kern for Reporter of the Supreme and Appellate Courts, Scott for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and judges Denton Aiken McNutt plus district appointees for the Supreme and Appellate Courts.
Hoosier delegates led by Tom Taggart emerged with a firm platform on freedom and liberty, rejecting race and class hatred while pledging energy to support the ticket in November. Dr. McCulloch vowed full commitment to the people and to the constitutions of Indiana and the United States.
United States District Attorney Homer Elliott announced plans to resign around September to resume private law practice. He offered no detailed reason beyond stating he has served his country as expected and notified Washington of his intended departure.
New York June 6 Countess Gosta Morner formerly Peggy Hopkins Joyce says she is fed up with marriages and has found a real mate in the count. She vows an old fashioned life with him, reflects on past loves and her stage career, and notes she could not return to the stage. They plan to depart for Chicago today.
In Indianapolis on June 6 Gladys Ellis was ordered returned to the state prison to serve the remainder of an eight year term after a jury found her insane at the time she killed Miss Louise Richards, a teacher at the women's state prison. Judge James A. Collins followed insanity experts’ suggestion to confine her in a penal institution. She must also serve three more years of an eight year sentence for a Montgomery circuit court larceny charge.
A powerful storm last night flooded sections of the city and caused a temporary power outage. In Brazil Indiana east Brazil lost electric service as high winds unroofed homes and downed poles, with trees blocking streets. At Noblesville Arthur Maple, 68, was killed by lightning during the Hamilton county storm. The same system disrupted basements and streets in Warsaw and cut traction lines.
David Torrence of Peru was exonerated by Warren County Indiana Coroner Biggs of all blame in the Williamsport crash between a Wabash passenger train and a freight last Sunday night. The accident was attributed to an accidental switch opening, with no one held responsible.
Crawford Fairbanks dies leaving estate in trust for ten years and endowing the Clara Fairbanks home for aged women with a quarter million dollars. He directs equal division among direct heirs after the trust. Individual bequests include Edward F. Fairbanks 20000 Bruce F Falley 20000 George Maier 20000 Dr W O Jenkins 20000 John D Collett 5000 Florence P Crawford 5000.
The Indiana delegation to the Democratic national convention voted to support Senator Samuel M. Ralston for president. An alternate will replace Mrs. Albert R. Erskine of South Bend as delegate-at-large who declined to serve.
Dr Carlton B McCulloch of Indianapolis disclosed his Democratic nomination campaign spending totaling 1047 dollars as of June 6.
Washington June 6 United States and Canada entered a treaty to prevent the smuggling of liquor and narcotics across the Canadian border. The agreement aims to tighten controls and cooperation between the two nations on prohibition era enforcement.
In San Antonio yesterday afternoon two Kelly Field planes collided and plunged 1300 feet. Lieut. Stewart L. Thompson, student pilot, and 11 year old Mexican boy Joe Maria Ramos were killed. Lieutenant W. W. White survived after jumping with a parachute pack. his chute deployed and he landed near the wreckage.
Three Rockford residents were killed when a Milwaukee Road train from Janesville to Marquette struck their sedan at Edwards Park crossing. John Stoneberg, 42, his wife 38, and Norman Blumquist, 36, perished as the car was demolished and hurled along the tracks. The wreckage traveled 200 to 500 feet, witnesses said.
Terre Haute June 6 federal officers and Vigo Protective Association raided Harry Bowser s home finding an eighty gallon whisky still seven barrels of mash and a large quantity of hashe. The still was concealed in an underground room under a chicken house. Bowser, 35, was arrested on a state liquor law charge. The mash and home brew were destroyed. Bowser had been under surveillance and earlier police had found liquor in his car.
Indictments for murder lead the list as Indiana coal operators discuss a proposed massive merger to control roughly a quarter of the state's mines. Chase National Bank of New York reportedly plans financing, with aim to reduce production costs by unified management. Ed Logsdon of Knox Consolidated confirms awareness, while Phil Penna remains away. Indiana operators press for a union to beat non union rivals in West Virginia and Kentucky amid a stagnant market and widespread closures. The plan includes Knox Mining, Howe-Coulter, and Panhandle mines, seeking lower costs after wartime wage scales and stalled wage cuts. Illinois mirrors the strain with many mines shut as prices and output fluctuate.
Terre Haute June 6 After a four day hunt detectives Tom Barry and Mike Casey arrested Butch Coombs 29 a skilled press man for the Terre Haute Post charged with manslaughter in the death of farm hand F J Rooney of Coalmont Rooney was struck Sunday night at Secone street and Wabash avenue with witnesses saying the auto was speeding Coombs confessed saying he feared prison and only learned Rooney was dead from a newspaper report He said he thought he had missed the man and drove on at slow speed the witness accounts describe a faster escape by the motorist.
Seymour Ind June 6 Depositors in the defunct Crotheraville State bank and general claimants are set to receive at least a fourth of their funds. Judge James A Fox of the Jackson circuit court issued a certified order for a 25 percent distribution to the bank's receivership. The check will be mailed within a few days.
Chicago grand jury hears suit filed by Louise Hobley alleging she was attacked by Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb while riding in a car. The case seeks $100,000 in damages as the state and defense contend over the charges and evidence presented to the jury.
Washington case outlines a suit to enjoin the operation of the bonus law. Joseph Wheless, attorney, seeks an injunction citing government official actions. The filing questions unlawful discrimination within a class and alleges a debt pretension without actual debt.
The Epworth League in Bloomington elects new officers led by president Parsons Bloomfield and vice presidents Headley and Dulin. New members include Maytel Baker of the organization and Cora Yinans.
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