State court docket from Bloomfield details varied trials
From Bloomfield March 25 the Greene County court logged trials and judgments. Notable items include Wilson Trent and others found not guilty on liquor nuisance counts, a Fiscus plea to petit larceny with a $100 fine and 60 days, hospital admittances, and multiple civil actions: foreclosure, notes, estates, and divorce actions with limited dispositions.
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Bloomfield
State of Indiana
Wilson Trent
Guy Trent
Ned Trent
Trent
John Corbin
State
Glen Fiscus
Richard Roe
John Doe
Fiscus
Indiana Governor says special assembly session unlikely
Governor Ed Jackson said a special session of the Indiana General Assembly is unlikely to appropriate relief funds for tornado victims. He noted Red Cross and other agencies have raised substantial funds and he may use emergency funds if needed. Legislators suggested volunteering for a session if required.
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Indianapolis
Indiana General Assembly
Ed Jackson
Jackson
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Harvey Harmon
Princeton
Forrest Knepper
Warsaw
J. Frederick Smith
Lafayette
Prosperity Wave 10 Continues as Cabinet Reports
Washington March 25 Cabinet members told President Coolidge they foresee continued business prosperity. Mellon cited price indices and capacity usage showing high production and consumption likely to last. Davis said unemployment is not above normal for the season and labor disputes are being settled, with no danger foreseen.
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Washington
Coolidge
Mellon
Davis
Labor Department
Sullivan Tragedy Industrial Board Hearing Claims
In Sullivan on March 25 the state industrial board heard compensation claims totaling about 200 000 tied to the City Coal mine explosion that killed 51 miners on February 20. Widows and dependents faced streamlined testimony as marriage certificates and dependents were established with insurers and operators represented by New York and Sullivan firms.
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Sullivan
Indiana
Dixson H. Bynum
Eph Dailey
State Industrial Board
Sullivan Circuit Court
CityCoal Company
Arthur E. DeBaun
Industrial Board
Court House
Harold H. Henderson
William Lackey
District 11
John F. Lynch
Thos. Herbert
William E. Farrell
New York
A. C. Owens
Hays & Hays Firm
Lynch Coal Operators’ Reciprocal Association
City Coal Company
Alice Anderson
Bessie Boothe
Eugenia Boyles
Ida L. Brown
Myrtle Burris
Grace Collins
Annabelle Cottingham
Edith Cusick
Eunice Dowdy
Carrie Dunning
Governor pressed on Nickel Plate merger threat
A rail line visited the governor today urging action by the Public Service Commission to block the planned Nickle Plate merger. The merger would choke the Indiana road, which serves about 150 000 people in the northwest region of Indiana.
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Ern Railroad
Public Service ‘Commission
Indiana
Citizens appeal to save their railroad
Officials of the Chicago Attica and South announce a citizens appeal in Indianapolis on March 25 to rally support for saving the railroad project. The action underscores local efforts to preserve rail service amid uncertainties.
Two Men Sentenced in Greene Circuit Court
Willis Skaggs and his son Charles Skaggs faced charges under Indiana liquor laws in Greene Circuit Court before Judge Van Buskirk. Willis was found guilty with a $100 fine and ninety days on the penal farm. Charles was convicted on two charges, each carrying a $100 fine and ninety days on the penal farm. Both had prior mayor’s court convictions and appealed to the circuit court.
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Willis
Charles Skaggs
van Buskirk
Greene
Indiana
Willis Skaggs
Griffin Struck by Flood Threat After Sudden Rain
In Princeton Indiana on March 25 heavy rain pushed the Wabash and Ohio rivers to new highs and delayed subsidence plans. Griffin, waterlogged for two days, faced rising flood danger as residents, including tornado survivors, sought higher ground.
Bicknell Cases Begin in Court Today
In Indianapolis on March 25 the Bicknell Indiana liquor cases against Mayor Callahan Chief of Police Turley and several prominent citizens were called in Federal court. Jury examination started at 10 oclock and is expected to continue through today and possibly tomorrow.
Wrestling tryouts spark interest at local high school
The high school gym hosts practice bouts to select a state meet team for Indiana University. Notable results include wins by Reed Reel, Wendell Wright, George Hart, Conrad Stewart, Ralph Sheffler, William Ballard, Dustin McDonald, Albert Bayer, and Hubert Hudson, with Titus and McDonald drawing. Several weight class shifts were announced, and state trip contenders include Rees Ballard McDonald Bayer Hudson and White.
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Indiana University
Landis
Ralph Sheffler
Wellman Ballard
Dustin McDonald
Albert Bayer
Russell Reel
Harold Talbott
Reel
Wendell Wright
Crafton White
White
George Hart
James Brown
Conrad Stewart
Dean McDonald
Ralph Bedwell
Nelson
William Ballard
Harold Shaw
John Talbott
Hubert Hudson
Russell Titus
Albert
Bayer
Russell Rees
Charlton White
State May Rest in Big Telephone Case
Indiana state lawyers expected to rest their case against Indiana Bell Telephone late this afternoon after introducing board meeting records as evidence. The defense alleges the company defied Indiana laws prohibiting dummy boards of directors and other irregularities in corporate governance.
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International News Service
Franklin
Ind
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Indiana
Prosecution Targets Charter Revocation Over Rate Hike
Indiana Bell president Curtis Rottger faced questions as prosecutors argued to revoke the firm’s charter. He admitted directors were not consulted before a recent rate increase.
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Curtis Rottger
Indiana Bell
American Legion May Temporarily Be Without Head
National Commander Drain of the American Legion remains in office despite the National Press Club post being suspended for non payment of dues. Legion officers stated Drain’s status is not affected and he has paid dues accepted by the district department.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
American Legion
National Press Club
Washington, D. C
Drain
Washington
Legion
District Department of the Legion
Wabash Valley Field Trials Set For Next Monday
The Wabash Valley Field Trial club plans spring trials for puppies Monday March 30 on the Hutsonville course starting 8 am at Young farm south and west of Hutsonville Indiana. Secretary Dale C Billman Sullivan Ind receives entries from several states. Alfred L Harder North Vernon and Rol Horn Bicknell will judge. Dinner at Charles Morris farm after the morning run. A large silver loving cup and cash prizes award top puppy. bench show follows at Giles Transfer barn Sullivan at 7 20 pm open to all bird dogs. Entries for field trials must be mailed by March 27. bench show entries open until Monday evening.
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Wabash Valley
Hutsonville
Young Farm
Hutsonville, IN
Dale C. Billman
Sullivan, Ind
Ind
Alfred L. Harder
North
Vernon
Charles Morris’ Farm
Sullivan Advertising Club
Sullivan
Giles Transfer Barn
Dale C. ‘Billman
Teapot Dome trial nears close as defense fights government
Cheyenne Wyoming March 25 A Teapot Dome equity suit hearing nears its end with defense counsel George P Hoover and Martin Littleton arguing lack of conspiracy for Harry F Sinclair. Government plans to close the case this afternoon after four and a half hours as J W Lacey defends the legality of the Sinclair lease and Navy department authority under the June 4 1920 act.
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International News Service
Cheyenne
Wyo
Teapot Dome
George P. Hoover
Martin Littleton
Harry F. Sinclair
J. W. Lacey
Wyoming
Mammoth Oil Company
Mr. Lacey
United States Supreme Court
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Gerald Chapman Jury Nearing Completion
Hartford March 25 The jury to hear the Gerald Chapman mail robbery and murder case is expected to be completed today after a new venire panel was drawn following exhaustion of the first. Only nine peremptory challenges remained for the defense.
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Linternational News Service
Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Desperado
James Shelley
New Britain
Aew
Moving mountain shifts across Rio Blanco valley in Colorado
Meeker Colorado reports a 2000 foot high peak slowly sliding across the Rio Blanco valley between Biffle and Meeker. The western face moves west with a 25 yard advance over a quarter mile, plus 75 yards the day before for a total of 100 yards. Traffic detours 600 yards as the slope relaxes from 45 degrees and tremor-like ocean swell motions are observed. This is the second shifting event since 1909.
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Meeker
Colo
Rio Blanco Valley
Biffle
Secon
U S Naval Dirigible Los Angeles Plans Bermuda Trip
The U S naval airship Los Angeles will make a second voyage to Bermuda on April 12, anchoring at the mooring mast of the S Potoka. An extended trip to Cuba is planned by the navy department.
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International News Service
Washington
U. S. Naval Dirigible
Los Angeles
Bermuda
Navy Department
U. S
Cuba
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I Greene CO
Civil Docket
Marguerette McKee
Riley Hospital
James Ralph McKee
F. A. van Sandt
Alta T. Edwards
Farmers Bank ‘and Trust Co
Lewis B. Edwards
M. I. Pate
J. Frank Cravens
Greene County Bar
James M. Hudson
Courtland M. Chambers
Greene Circuit Court
Chester Lee Pearson
Clide Pearson
FE. R. Mason
John B. Morgan
William S. Booker
Oliver Chilled Plow Works
Enos A. Wright
Edward Cade
Harmon J. Brown
Claude Cox
Home Insurance Co
Mary M. Carnegie
George H. Carnegie
Citizens State Bank
Jonathan Bough
Lewis J. Waggoner
Chris Bourh
Southern Indiana Mutual Building, Savings and Loan Association
William Baird
J. B. Colt Go
Cora EB. Kern
Huntingburg’ Wagon Works
George Branum
New Union Lumber Co
Jesse Fielding
New Union Lumber Go
Joseph Kitchell
Pansy Adkins
Charles W.adkins
Ida M. Cooprider
William W. Cooprider
Philip King
J.T. Walker
Cavins & Crane
Rebecca M. White
Effie Pool
Ora Pool
Oreenith Bedwell
Otto Stewarwald
Harry Miller
Allen A. Wilkerson Lumber Co
Joseph Potts
Gladys Potts
John S. Wasnidge
Farmers and Mechanics Mutual Building, Savings & Loan Association
William S. Clark
Roy Hulle
Esaisas Hulley
Marguerite Vincent
James Vincent
Guarantee Liquid Measure Co
Community Oil Co
Farmers and Mechanics Mutual Building, Loan & Savings Association
Grover C. Frye
Owen Wright
Earl Huffman
Fred E. Dyer
John T. Joseph
Clarence Maudlin
Franklin R. Allen & Co
Sam Jackson
Alonzo DeFord
Old
Ae Eee
Our
Sation
Rela
Tives
Griffin
Prac
Tice
Martin Littleton and
George P
Hoover
Sinclair
Lacey
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Muncie
New Britain, Conn
Colorado Valley
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