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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
4
In Matinsville Indiana on October 15 a farmer died by self injury inside his barn after an incident with a revolver. His daughter discovered him, and authorities investigated the scene for details surrounding the tragedy.
William Coleman, a long time merchant policeman in Linton, captured a burglar during a midnight attempt on Roach’s Sporting Goods on South Main Street. The burglar, Robert Stanley, 26, from Parker Indiana, confessed to other break ins in Paxton and Bedford and claimed an escape from Pendleton reform school. Stanley said he served seven years in the army and fought in France in World War I, and an officer from Pendleton Reform School will return him to custody.
National League accolades spill from a game segment detailing late innings. Plays feature Pittsburg, Melnnis, Smith, Rice, and a shoe string catch by Rice. Washington Kramer and Carey are noted in pitching and batting, with Bluege, Traynor, and Goslin also appearing in the action.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports that numerous material defects were found in the airship Los Angeles, sister ship to the Shenandoah, during inspections. Dr. Lough, technical director of the Aluminum Company of America, presented the findings to the air board today.
In Howard circuit court Judge John Marshall states that definite information on liquor is not required for a peace officer to obtain a search warrant. The ruling holds that telephone information from an unknown source suffices to issue the warrant despite lacking specific details.
United Press dispatch reports William F. Noland died in Logansport Indiana after a car he stood on was bumped by a switch engine in the railroad yards.
Long illness ends for Indiana statesman Samuel M. Ralston born 1857 in Ohio, rises from Owen county teacher to governor in 1912 and US senator in 1922. Known for debt reduction, state parks, Dixie highway role, and the 1913 Indianapolis streetcar settlement. He declines presidential nomination in 1924, returns to Lebanon and Indianapolis law practice as health declines, passing after recent illness.
Warren Vandervoort aged 17 pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the killing of his father Rev R J Vandervoort in Allison Iowa. Indicted Tuesday, the trial will hear evidence Monday to fix guilt degree and sentence. His mother testified before the grand jury and is expected to aid again, claiming he shot his father and wounded her while walking in his sleep.
Finished Press Dispatch from Soutil Bend Indiana reports Notre Dame departs for New York to face Army. Eggert left guard with a shoulder injury and Rigali Wyan and Collins also hurt, likely will not play in the game.
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