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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

4

Judge Hines rules no bail for Stephenson in Oberholtzer murder

Judge Hines in Hamilton circuit court ruled David C Stephenson Earl Gentry and Earl Klenck are not entitled to bail and must answer to first degree murder charges in the death of Madge Oberholtzer. Court crowd applauded as defendants await trial. no date set.

C. Stephenson Ku Klux Klan Indiana Earl Gentry Earl Klenck Gree Madge Oberholtzer Remy Eph Inman Hines

Inquest Opened Into Fatal Truck Collision Near Kokomo

In Kokomo Indiana on June 25 a coroner s inquest began into a crash on a street at Plevna a village near here that killed 10 year old Hamilton Lantz and injured Fred Lantz an uncle and T S Willoughby a salesman Investigating unit United Press dispatches report the collision involved two heavy trucks and prompted the inquiry.

Kokomo Ind Plevna Here Hamilton Lantz Fred Lantz T. 8S Willoughby

Woodmen Ban Liquor Ties From Membership

United Press Dispatch reports the quadrennial head camp of the Modern Woodmen of America today barred persons who manufacture sell or transport liquor from joining the fraternal order. The resolution passes at the national gathering in Chicago on June 25.

Chicago Modern Woodmen of America

Identity sought for man killed by Michigan Central train

In Gary Indiana on June 25 efforts were underway to identify a middle aged man killed at a railroad crossing by a Michigan Central train yesterday.

Gary Ind Michigan Central

Chinese Situation Remains Uneasy After Shameen Clash

dispatch from Hong Kong reports foreign casualties were limited to one Frenchman killed and one Briton wounded along with two Japanese and two Trench soldiers. Americans from Canton mostly safe. an unnamed American woman refugee cites heavy Chinese losses as marines answered the shooting near Shameen.

Hong Kong Shameen Canton

Shanghai suffers through fourth week of general strike

Shanghai enters the fourth week of the general strike as business remains paralyzed. Most able men in the foreign settlement join volunteer police reserves patrolling at night. Violence appears to have shifted toward Hong Kong.

Shanghai Hongkong

Midwestern Rains End Drought Saving Crops Across Region

Heavy rains across the Midwest end a two month drought, delivering 1.70 inches and aiding corn oats and forage. Wheat benefits are limited but fruits vegetables and late winter crops show improvement. Harvests move two weeks ahead as moisture lifts plant quality in some areas.

Neighbor admits ax killings of man and wife in Bay City

Isaac Cravens surrendered hours after authorities found Frank Cady and his wife dead at their Bay City home. He confessed to killing them with an axe following a quarrel over a team of horses.

Bay City Mich Frank Cady Isaac Cravens Cravens Cady

Mother of Slain Girl Protects Husband in Tragic Case

In Gary Indiana coroner probes Mrs Anna Tomko claim that her 10 year old son was shot by his father accidentally while rat shooting. Initial police report stated the father returned drunk and shot the boy as he tried to shield his mother from a beating.

Gary Ind Marshall Anna Tomko

Greeks Revolt Forces Resign Cabinet in Athens

Revolt spreads as Michalikopoulos government resigns in Greece. General Pangalos leads army officers and Admiral Hadjekriacos commands the navy in a nationwide seizure of public buildings. They demand government resignation to curb reckless financial squandering and plan army reform.

United Press Dispatch Athens Greece Michalacopoulos M. Papanastassiou Michaelacopulos Junta Salonika Pangalos Hadjekriacos Pangaalos United Press

Hired gunmen to murder his wife thread of confession tied to blackmail

Five Kansas City gunmen and Charles Davies face a preliminary hearing on charges of assault with intent to kill in a plot to murder Mrs. Mabel Davies. Davies, a retired Concordia merchant, allegedly hired the gunmen and later confessed under pressure from blackmail. Mrs. Davies reportedly supports her husband despite the alleged bargain.

United Press Dispatch Concordia Kas Kansas City Charles Davies Davies Mabel Davies Ray Bryan Kansas

Guarded foreign quarter parades in Peking amid demonstrations

June 25 dispatch reports Chinese soldiers and gendarmes guarding entrances to the foreign legation quarter in Peking. Crowds held parades and demonstrations, but on a smaller scale than expected.

Peking

Democratic Timber for Senator Sought at Terre Haute

Indiana Democratic Editorial association convention opens in Terre Haute as politicians show interest in selecting a definite senatorial candidate for next year. Tom Taggart is away at a Massachusetts summer home, reducing the convention’s buzz. Other on site figures include Walter Chambers Lincoln Dixon Walter Myers Dale Crittenberger and Lew Ellington.

Terre Haute Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Tom Taggart Taggart Massachusetts State Walter Chambers Lincoln Dixon Walter Myers Indianapolis Dale Crittenberger Lew Ellington

Gypsy Man Freed After Not Guilty Verdict Ordered

Gary Indiana June 25 George Terpo a Gypsy was freed as Judge Martin Smith ordered a jury hearing his case to return a verdict of not guilty of murdering Pete Carpenter a fellow Gypsy.

Gary Ind George Terpo Martin Smith Pete Carpenter

Hoosier State Mobilizes Against Bank Bandits

Indiana counties to form vigilante committees to arm five man squads with .45 revolvers for impromptu pursuit of bandits. Thirty-nine counties already organized with Indiana Bankers Association and Indiana National Guard directing efforts. Col. Wysong designated to assist arming committees under Governor Jackson.

Hoosier State United Press Dispatch Indianapolis Indiana Bankers’ Association Joseph Rylands Association Col Clarence Wysong Indiana National Guard Col. Wysong Jackson

Landslide Dam Sights Gros Ventre River in Wyoming

A massive landslide blocked the Gros Ventre river in western Wyoming 40 miles south of Yellowstone near Jackson. The event created a five mile long lake basin half to three quarters of a mile wide. Initial reports say hundreds of cattle buried. no deaths reported.

United Press Dispatch Cheyenne Wyo Gros Ventre Wyoming Teton National Forest Yellowstone National Park Jackson Rocky Mountains

First pre Fourth of July accident in Chicago 1925

Chicago reports its first pre Fourth of July casualty of 1925 a six year old boy Dan Perry died after eating fireworks coroner records show the fatal accident occurred in Chicago on June 25 1925.

Chicago Dan Perry

Rooftop fall injures two workers during rescue attempt

James Murray, 40, and a second worker were operating on a high rooftop when a rope broke causing one man to plunge about 100 feet onto another roof. Murray then slid roughly 25 feet before quitting, sustaining serious injuries.

James Murray Donahue

Roosevelt brothers detained by snow and supply shortage

The Roosevelt expedition bound for the Tian Shan mountains in central Asia is held at the Kara Koram pass in Leh India awaiting supplies. Snow and scarce food hamper the party seeking the ovis poli ancestor of the sheep, as they await fresh stores before continuing toward the dangerous gateway to the region.

Leh India Roosevelt Ovis Poli Kara Koran Pass Tian-Shan Mountains Central Asia Kara Koram Pass

Former mail clerk Hand sentenced for decoy letter theft

Indianapolis June 25 United Press dispatch reports John Hand a railway postal clerk at Crawfordsville was sentenced to three years in Leavenworth for stealing from the mails. A decoy letter mailed at New Albany contained marked money later found on Hand.

United Press Dispatch Indianapolis John Hanu Eagymen Banister New Market Ind Leavenworth Crawfordsville Terre Haute New Albany Chicago Hand R L. Morris Louisville B. F. Simcoke Lafayette

Last Inning Today For W. D. Shepherd Through Lawyers

William Dar ling Shepherd faces final plea in murder trial for Billy McClintock. Chief counsel William Scott Stewart argues the case is a frame up and that jealous heirs aim to seize the McClintock fortune. State's Attorney Croive to deliver closing for the prosecution with judge to instruct jurors for deliberation Friday.

United Pres Lab Discatch Chicago William. de. Shepherd Billy McClintock William Stewart Shepherd Stephi Stewart Lynch William Darling Shepherd William Scott Stewart W. W. O'Brien Robert E. Croive McClintock Harry Olson Isabelle Pope Billy

Senator Harrison Calls Guard Arrests Probe

Indiana state senator Russell Harrison declares he will seek a gubernatorial inquiry into Indiana National Guard captains arresting men on their own warrants and detaining them without trial for missing drill. He cites the 1912 act later repealed by the 1923 legislature.

United Press Dispatch Indianapolis Russell Harrison Jackson Indiana National Guard Harrison

Brick Mason Falls to Death in Indianapolis Scaffold Fall

John Donahue aged fifty five a brick mason was killed yesterday afternoon when a rope supporting a scaffold broke at a construction site in Indianapolis authorities said. The accident occurred around mid afternoon and an investigation is pending with details yet released.

Indianapolis John Donahue

Mexican bandits raid near Nogales kill several Chinese

A band of gunmen attacked Magdalena in Mexico fifty miles south of Nogales killing several Chinese. A special train of soldiers was dispatched to pursue the bandits as the raid prompted rapid pursuit across the border.

Nogales Ariz Bandist Magdalena Here Mexico

Robbers Loot Ward Wardrobe Store as Fire Breaks Out

In South Bend Indiana headlines report a fire drawing crowds while bandits seized furs and silk items from the Ward women’s apparel store two blocks away. The theft targeted hundreds of dollars in valuables amid the blaze.

South Bend Ind Ward Women’s Apparel

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Ripple of Oberholtzer Noblesville, Ind Judge Hines Gooding George Oberholtzer Marshall Oberholtzer Linton United Press Dispatcil Mid-West Nances Army Navy May Democratic ‘Timber GPSY Unite Press Dispatch Cunited Press Dispatch Roosevelt Brothers W. D. Shepherd Ernor Jackson Brick Mason
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