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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1929

Page

5

Fogarty Funeral Set for Saturday in South Bend

Edward J. Fogarty 68 former warden of Cook County Jail Chicago and former Indiana prison head at Michigan City died by his own hand after nervous strain and alleged ouster reports. Funeral services at St John Catholic Church at 10 a m Saturday with burial in Cedar Grove cemetery.

United Press Dispatch South Bend Ind Edward J. Fogarty Cook County Chicago Indiana Michigan City Fogarty Edward F. Keller Charles Keller Fogerty Federal Atlanta Thomas Marshall St. John Catholic Church Cedar Grove

Sheriff Honored for Courage in Greencastle Bank Banditings

Harold Cobb deputy sheriff of Franklin received a $500 award from the Indiana Bankers Association for trying to stop two bank robbers on a state highway near Greencastle. Cobb killed Floyd Bowen 21 of Terre Haute when Bowen drew a pistol. Bowen and accomplice Karl Spencer were linked to several recent bank holdups. Bowen was an ex convict Olen Bowen’s brother, age nineteen, is serving a one to ten year sentence for automobile banditry and was paroled to attend the funeral.

Indianapolis Indiana Bankers’ Association Harold Cobb Franklin Greencastle Cobb Floyd Bowen Terre Haute Bowen Karl Spencer Spencer Olen

Vienna girl crowned Miss Universe in Galveston pageant

Galveston Texas June 12 Miss Lise Goldarbeiter a blue eyed Vienna native 20 was selected Miss Universe after competing with ten countries Her rival Miss Irene Ahlberg 18 of New York won Miss United States honors The crowd cheered as the aristocratic beauty accepted the crown

Galveston Texas Vienna Lise Goldarbeiter Austria Irene Ahlberg New York United States Miss Goldarbeiter

Alabaman Slain in Ambush Near Huntsville

Hugh Craft 52, former Gurley town marshal and federal prohibition officer, was shot to death along a country road 14 miles southeast of Huntsville. Authorities report he was killed by a rifle blast as he drove by, the slaying said to be an ambush.

Huntsville Ala Hugh Craft Gurley Here Craft Prohibition

Van Hook Freed On Interpretation Of New Law By Court

In Brazil June 12 a court dismissed the charge of first degree murder against Deputy Constable Van Hook in the killing of Attorney Austin Sweet. The ruling hinges on new Indiana statute sections 4 5 and 6 arguing no one found guilty of an offense can be sentenced for a lesser offense. Prosecution argues the act protects youths but allows conviction for multiple murder grades.

van Hook Freed United Press Dispatch Brazil Indiana van Hook Terre Haute Austin Sweet Bernard Craig Brazil William Horsley Winfield Fox

Slaying of Virkula Seen as Unjustified by Officials

State and county officials and Henry L. Roberts conclude the slaying of Henry Virkula by Customs Agent Emmett J. White was wholly unjustified. The tragedy near International Falls followed a traffic stop as Virkula drove home with his wife and two children. White claims he fired after Virkula did not halt. bail remained at $1,500 as he awaits grand jury action on a second degree manslaughter charge.

International Falls Minn Henry L. Roberts Treasury’ Department Henry Virkula Emmett J. White White Virkula Big Falls Washington Roberts

Hall Mills witness sentenced for six year term

Kenneth Gladeau, 82, a federal prisoner in Detroit, confessed as a Hall Mills witness. He was sentenced to six years in Leavenworth on Dyer and Mann act charges. Prosecutor Bergen doubted the confession and urged further investigation if more definite information could be found. Federal officers said other confessions by Gladeau were groundless.

Detroit Mich Kenneth Gladeau Hall-Mills New Brunswick N. J Leavenworth Gladeau Francis L. Bergen Somerset County

Ziegfeld Says Revues Harsh on Morals and Nudity

Flo Ziegfeld, famed impresario of the American girl, declares there is too much dirt and nakedness in modern revues and that weary businessmen grow tired watching theater nudity. He plans to abandon revues and may suspend his famous Follies, calling recent shows dramatized dirty stories born in bar rooms.

Tined Press Dispatch New York Flo Ziegfeld Ziegfeld

Ex-Gov Catts Must Go on Trial in Counterfeiting Ring

In Tampa on June 12 Sidney J Catts former Florida governor was ordered to appear for trial next Monday on a conspiracy charge tied to a counterfeit money ring. The federal indictment names Julian Diaz a Tampa attorney Miss Leahernwell and two others as conspirators. Catts pleaded not guilty and the date was set by Judge Al Akerman.

Tampa Fla Sidney. J. Catts Florida al Akerman Federal District Court Catt Juian

Pencil Saves Life In Roadhouse Shooting Near Kokomo

In Kokomo Indiana a metal pocket pencil saved Walter Hite from fatal injury after a roadhouse shooting at the Jake Denver Roadhouse. Hite 35 was wounded twice while a friend aided him until a physician treated him. Sipe Denver 36 was arrested for assault and battery with intent to kill.

Kokomo Ind Walter Hite Hite Sipe Denver Clifton Small Jake Denver

Hazing death linked to rough week at Indiana University

Mr and Mrs George P Steinmetz of Indianapolis accuse Indiana University fraternity initiation of causing their son George P Steinmetz age 20 to die from injuries attributed to exposure and cold after a brutal rough week. They say he was ill after the event and forced to leave college two weeks later as health failed. University officials say steps are being taken to abolish rough week.

Bloomington Ind Indiana University George P. Steinmetz Indianapolis

Organizer Held In North Carolina Textile Violence

Gastonia June 12 Fred Erwin Beal southern organizer for the national textile workers union was formerly charged with murder of Chief of Police Aderholt while seventy textile strikers were bound over to superior court on assault with intent to kill charges.

United Press Dispatch Gastonia N. C Red Erwin Beal National Textile Workers Union Aderholt

Flying School Teacher Inspires Wauwatosa Pupil Interest

Miss Esther Bilstad a Latin instructor at a Wauwatosa high school near Milwaukee recently sparked student interest by inviting them to view ships at a nearby airport and to join a solo flight. Wisconsin University graduate class of 1924 she emphasizes understanding students hobbies age and confidence to earn their respect.

Wauwatosa Wis Esther Bilstad Showhim Milwaukee Bilstad Benafit Wisconsin Unive Teaghera

Treasury Officials Probe Border Killings

Treasury officials moved to prevent repeats after a Canadian border shooting by customs patrols. Assistant Secretary Seymour Lowman announced a rigorous inquiry into alleged shoot to kill orders and promised swift action if rules were violated. He cautioned reliance on press reports until the investigation concludes.

Washington Treasury Ciry Seymour Lowman Lowman

Police accuse officials over shoot to kill orders

Lowman warned that newspaper reports alleging a Minnesota border patrol unit was told to shoot to kill could violate treasury rules. He cited figures showing 135 federal agents killed since prohibition and 55 agent deaths in the line of duty, with customs noting 22 and nine deaths respectively since 1920.

Lowman Minnesota Treasury

Congress News Briefs: Senate Without Definite Program

United Press dispatch notes the Senate meeting with no definite program and possible consideration of national origins census reapportionment conference report or secrecy rules. The House reconsiders the farm relief bill.

Senate HOUSE

Woman seeks 20000 in suit over one arm driving crash

Miss Antoinette Roy of New Bedford files a $20,000 damage suit against Marcel Ellis alleging his car veered off the road with his other arm around her. She claims the crash left her face permanently disfigured.

New Bedford Mass Antoinette Roy Marcel Ellis

Kip Rhinelander Seeks Divorce After Residing Under Alias

Leonard Kip Rhinelander who comes from a prominent New York family has moved to Las Vegas under an assumed name. His attorney Harley Harmon announces he will file for divorce from Alice Jones Rhinelander within several weeks.

Las Vegas Leonard Kip Rhinelander New York Wil Alice Jones Rhinelander Harley Harmon

Bequest to Evansville College Surpasses 150000

Evansville Indiana June 12 President Harl B Harper announced a bequest of more than 150000 from the estate of Preston Kumler a Washington attorney with ties to Evansville. The funds will go to the Evansville college endowment and more than double the current 140000 stake.

Evansville Ind Evansville College Harl B. Harper Preston Kumler Washington, D. C Kivansville

Estate distribution in Evansville heirs share 550000

In Evansville Indiana on June 12 distribution of 550000 from the Addison Iglehart estate among five heirs Isabelle M Cora B Edgar A Iglehart Evelyn Iglehart Johnson and Susanna I Darby has been made probate reports show assets on hand 841602 at time of distribution

Evansville Ind Addison Iglehart Iglehart Bros., Inc Isabelle M Cora B Edgar A. Iglehart Evelyn Iglehart Johnson Susanna I. Darby

Veterans career spans 28 ministers in Austrian commerce

Vienna June 12 Johann Franke who spent four decades as an official in the Austrian Ministry of Commerce was recently pensioned. During his 40 years of service he served under 28 different Ministers.

Vienna Ministry of Commerce Johann Franke

Calf Kicks Man in Head Near His Eye

June 12 report from south of town describes Hugh Neal struck by a 200 pound calf while tying the wagon end gate. He sustained a painful injury to the side of his head near the right eye.

Denounced Leader Faces Opposition in Sub-District No 9

D B Cobb district president defends officials in United Mine Workers of America sub district No 9 against John L Lewis demands for surrender. Letter says action to revoke charter and appoint provisional officers lacked formal charges under union rules and condemns dictatorial rule by any officer.

West Frankfort TL United Mine Workers of America D. B. Cobb International John L. Lewis Lewis Unives Law

Debenture Fight Shapes Farm Relief Bill at White House

President Hoover presses for a quick farm relief bill after a tense white house conference signals Senate approval of the plan. House leaders pledge a vote to drop the debenture feature, aiming to send the measure to the president for signature within ten days.

United Press Washington Kanagas Ers Republican Senate House White “House Hoover Federal Farm Board Farmier-Laborite Eees White House Senate McNary Oregon Watson Allen Sas Edge Moses

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