State finishes evidence in case of one defendant
Doctors testified to Reel injuries with bruises on multiple body parts and a neck wound. The Sullivan county court heard lengthy testimony from Jacob Reel and Jess Shepherd about the Pleasantville roadside assault tied to the Ku Klux Klan era in Indiana.
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Sullivan
Ind
Paul Wilson
Charles Jackson
Sullivan County “Welfare League
Invisible Empire
Wilson
Jackson
Jess Shepherd
Ted Red
Ray Newkirk
Ted Reel
Pleasantville
Sullivan County
Norval K. Harris
Ree
Fleasantville
Reel
Kinder
Rooksberry
Shepherd
Rex Harbin
Sullivan County Hospital
J. B. Maple
Neel
Newman Guy
Guy
Wood
Rees
Maple
J. H. Jackson
Linton
Tom Myers
Ora ‘Rooksberry
Roksberry
Ved Reel
Shepherd’s
Ford
Lindley
Moore
Nomination Prospects Cloud Indiana Rally At Convention
Indiana leaders expect Samuel M. Ralston to be nominated on the fifteenth ballot as delegates report strengthened support after a keynote speech by Frederick Van Nuys. The Wooster delegation led a chant with Hoosier banding singing On the Banks of the Wabash, author Paul Dresser cited.
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McAddo
Ralston
Riot Breaks Out at Democratic National Convention
Demonstration erupts as crowds press toward the stage at the Democratic National Convention in New York. Governors and delegates clash. numerous states are represented in the mass display as McAdoo and camp factions contend for the two thirds majority.
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McAdoo
Vicksburg and Methodist Baseball Clash at Haseman Park
This afternoon at 4 30 Vicksburg and Methodist baseball teams meet at Haseman ball park. The game was postponed from last Monday due to rain. Both squads are ready for a spirited exhibition of the national pastime.
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Vicksburg
Methodist
Haseman
Called meeting for Brother Voras Bough funeral
The K of P lodge schedules a 7 o clock meeting at the club rooms to arrange the funeral of Brother Voras Bough.
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Brother Voras Bough
Fon Du Lac Fire Ravages West Side After Plant Blaze
Half of Fon Du Lac Wisconsin was in flames early today as a blast started in a woodenware factory and swept the west side. Damage exceeded a million dollars with police hunting two suspected arsonists who sparked multiple fires in the last 24 hours in the 26 000 population city.
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Fon du Lac
Wis
Terse Indiana Telegraph News Briefs From June 26
Columbus reports a prank with a drooped bull dog in front yard ended in a police call as the dog proved mad. Hartford City plans to arm police with high powered guns to deter a spate of bold robberies. Pierceton notes an unusually late raspberry season with stunted bushes yielding small berries.
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International News Service
Columbus
Ind
Robert Rominger
Hartford City
Pierceton
Indiana
Wolves Found At Farm In Cass Township
A den of wolves was found on William Fisher’s farm in Cass township White county. A mother wolf was seen in the hen house and multiple pups were located. One pup was shot and a second about 20 pounds was captured. Albert H Morrall of Clayton Ind presented his complete Shakespeare collection to Franklin College totaling over 600 volumes including rare works.
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Monticello
William Fisher
Cass Township
White County
Dwerf
Fisher
Franklin
Albert H. Morrall
Clayton
Ind
Shakespeare
Franklin College
Journey by foot a New York newsboy and dog on cross country trek
Bluffton reports Arthur Marold a New York newsboy walking home from San Francisco with his dog Jack. He has worn out 31 pairs of shoes since January 1 and notes his companion also wears leather pads for feet.
Lightning strikes home but injures none in family
Elkhart June 26 lightning hit Emanuel Ruch home entering an east window on the second floor. Windows broken, a door and bookcase shattered, plaster torn, lamps broken and a clock pendulum damaged but the family escaped injury. Columbus June 26 Arla Phillips seeks divorce annulling marriage citing preexisting misrepresentations. Judge Donaker rules pre marriage acts do not justify annulment, citing caveat emptor. Seymour June 26 Randall Hallabaugh awakes with a tick bite that peeled skin. blood poisoning develops and doctor treats the wound.
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Elkhart
Emanuel Ruch
Columbus
Arla Phillips
Donaker
Bartholomew
Phillips
Shymour
Randall B. Hallabaugh
Hattabaugh
Chum Circle Entertains Husbands at Ham Home
The Chum circle hosted husbands last evening at the Troy Ham residence on North Main Street. Guests included William and Mary Axton, Homer and Mary McBride, Herbert and Mary Forbes, Arthur and Jane Pickle, James Axton, Cal Gregory, Vilas Trinkle, and Troy Slam. The next gathering will be hosted by Arthur and Mrs Pickle in two weeks.
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Chum
Troy Ham
North Main Street
William Axton
Homer McBride
Herbert Forbes
Arthur Pickle
James Axton
Cal Gregory
Vilas Trinkle
Troy Slam
Possession of Liquor Not Unlawful Under Indiana Law
Indiana Supreme Court ruled possession of intoxicating liquor is not an offense even when intended for sale. All judges concurred except Chief Justice Ewbank in Cecil Smith’s Fayette circuit case. The Fayette court was reversed.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Supreme Court
Ewbank
Cecil Smith
Fayette
Connersville
Lloyd Priest Birthday Party Celebrated At Home
Mr and Mrs James Priest entertained many young people at their home for Lloyd Priests birthday anniversary. The evening featured games contests and music with Lucille Brown winning a contest. A grand march led to a decorated table with a birthday cake and refreshments.
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James Priest
Lloyd
Lucille Brown
Mildred Wolford
Elizabeth Nixon
Mildred Humphreys
Mildred Baxley
Charles August
Wilburn Robertson
John Edward Talbott
Arthur Taylor
Hax Hixon
Sheldon Herndon
Russell Priest
Lloyd Priest
Miner Daniel Bough Killed by Slate Fall at No 12 Mine
Daniel Voorhees Bough aged 38 4 died after a slate fall at the No 12 mine near noon Wednesday. Fellow worker Charles Starkey suffered a broken leg. Bough’s wife Lillian and four children survive with two brothers and a sister. He was active in Masonic Knights of Pythias and Woodmen lodges and a Church of Christ member. Funeral set for Friday 2:30 at the family home with Rev. Wheeler officiating. Interment in Fairview cemetery.
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Daniel Voorhees Bough
No. 12
Busser
Bottoms
Sullivan Hospital
Mr. Starkey
Linton
Lillian Hunter
Charles Hunter
Mr. Bough
Ettie
Gale
E'velyn
Estil Paul
Roscoe
South Linton
Tillman
Bough
Thomas Rushian
Chicago
Masonic Order
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen of the World
Church of Christ
Aikin & Son
Roosevelt Street
Wheeler
Fairview Cemetery
Herrin Rioting Trials Set for Today
A Herrin city court jury is convening to try Albert Jones traffic officer Harry Walker night chief of police and Abe Hicks police magistrate on charges tied to the February 8 rioting in which Constable Caesar Cagle was killed and Deputy Sheriff Layman wounded. The men, alleged members of the Ku Klux Klan, were among 55 associates of S Glenn Young slated for trial June 9 but moved to Judge D N Bowen for a venue change.
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Herrin
Ill
Albert Jones
Harry Walker
Abe Hicks
Caesar Cagle
Layman
Ku Klux Klan
S. Glenn Young
D. N. Bowen
Juniors of First Christian Church Practice Tomorrow
The junior boys of the First Christian church will practice at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at the regular ball diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Local Visitors Plan Weekend in Farmersburg and Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs David McPhail and Mr and Mrs John Stockrahm drove to Farmersburg yesterday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs Chester Wills. Mrs Wills is the daughter of the McPhails and Mr McPhail remained for a visit. Miss Thelma Shaw of Columbus and Miss Mary Merrill of Indianapolis will arrive tonight to be weekend guests of Miss Helen Winters.
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David McPhail
John Stockrahm
Farmersburg
Chester Wills
McPhail
Wills
Thelma Shaw
Columbus
Mary Merrill
Indianapolis
Helen Winters
Miss Winters
Convention tightens speakers to five minutes
The convention now caps seconding speeches at five minutes amid a flourish of “favorite son” candidates and numerous endorsements. The move aims to streamline proceedings and keep the program on schedule.
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Cinternational
Shervich
Madison Square Garden
New York
Convention near adjournment hints at night session
At 2 40 p m CST the convention seemed to adjourn soon with a probable night session possible up to midnight starting about 8 p m Some balloting may occur tonight.
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International News
Madison Square Garden
New York
Boy Sinks in Slack Pile Suffering Fatal Suffocation
In Terre Haute on June 26 an 11 year old, Raymond Drake, adopted son of William Drake, suffocated after slipping into a slack pile at the mouth of a coal mine near Coal Bluff hill on Clinton road. The foster father found him buried under several feet of slack after searching the pile.
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Terre Haute
Raymond Drake
Coal Bluff Hill
Clinton Road
Raymond
William Drake
West Terre Haute
Drake
Bedlam at Democratic Convention as riots erupt in Square Garden
Report from New York details chaotic scenes at the Democratic National Convention with fists flying and riotous partisans clashing inside a fireless venue. Frederick Vannuys lauds Ra as rugged and honest amid the turmoil.
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International News
President Today
Frederick Vannuys
Ralstad
Indianapolis
Vannuys
New York
Square Garden
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