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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1925

Page

4

Linton High to Meet Sheridan at Oliphant Field

Strong Sheridan opposition expected as Linton High School aims to avenge last year’s defeat at Oliphant Field tomorrow at 2 30 pm. Coach Landis boasts sixteen players with nine starters returning and urges public support while Sheridan seeks a hard fought game.

Oliphant Field Linton High School Sheridan Landis Linton Sherdan Oscar Berard George Bradley Bradley Lintonians

Rage War Flames Up In Chicago Anew Today

A bomb wrecked Dethesada Baptist Church in Chicago’s fashionable south side injuring property and widening racial tensions. The attack followed a wave of black relocation into the area, with the church sale from Jewish owners cited as part of the conflict.

Chicago United Pryuss Dispatch South Side Dethesada

Jury unable to reach verdict in Usrey case at Boone Circuit Court

After more than twelve hours of deliberation the jury failed to agree in the Usrey vs Berns and others damages case tried in Boone Circuit Court. The trial spanned several days after venue from Marion County. Usrey alleged misrepresentations and defrauding to invest 2500 in stock of Indianapolis Securities and American Farms, both now in receivership. defendants denied insolvency and framed Farms as a branch of the Indianapolis Securities firm.

Lebanon Ind Evan Preston Usrey Linton Greene County Peter C. Berns Boone Circuit Indianapolis Securities Company American Farms Company Marion County Asrey Farms Company

Linton Schools Aid Saving Old Ironsides Essay Contest

Schools across the nation participate in the Marion Eppley Essay prize to raise 500000 for Old Ironsides. President Coolidge inspired essays sent to Secretary Wilbur, with Elk district deputies guiding medal selections for elementary and high school students during October 19 to 24.

United States Marion Eppley Congress Navy Curtis D. Wilbur Calvin Coolidge Wilbur the Elks

Janes Inman Suffers Stroke of Paralysis

James Inman a former Linton resident known to Shoals crowd was stricken with apoplexy while chatting with friends on the street yesterday afternoon. His condition is serious. He formerly ran a livery stable on West Vincennes street and has relatives in this city. Mayor Seph Inman is his second cousin and Eph Inman, Indianapoliss lawyer, is a brother. Recover soon is wished.

James Inman Linton Shoals Inman Vincennes Street Seph Inman Eph. Inman Indianapolis

Hanging of Frank Lanciano in Chicago Jail

Frank Lanciano was hanged in the county jail in Chicago on October 16 for the murder of Rose Attillio. He had deserted his wife in Philadelphia months earlier and, before the death march, wired his wife asking her to claim his body if it is not too much trouble.

Chicago Frank Lanciano Rose Attillio Philadelphia Frank Inman Talesmen Ralph K. Kane Jureys Milo Hershey Henry Roberts State House Foster Straitor Stephenson Kane Straitor Stephenson-Klenck-Gentry

Ralston's Funeral Arrangements Announced

Indianapolis contemplates simple state viewing for Senator Samuel M. Ralston with private services at his home. Burial set for Lebanon Indiana after Lebanon Presbyterian Church rites. delegation of fourteen senators to attend. memorials planned by bar associations and civic groups.

United Press Dispatch Indianapolis Samuel M. Ralston State Capitol Ralston Lebanon Ind Updike House of Representatives Jackson Watson Coolidge Senator Ralston Indianapolis Bar Association The State Bar Association State House Federal Auto

Double murder case nears solution in Wisconsin

Kenosha police move toward solving the double murder of Madalyne Latimer and James. Traces found on Lover's Lane point to a scorned suitor seeking revenge as motive.

Kenosha Wis Madalyne Latimer James Lover's Lane Here

Indianapolis Hog and Cattle Market Report

Indianapolis market report shows hog receipts at 5800 with prices steady to 25 cents higher. top hogs $11.65 to $12.00, medium and mixed $11.65 to $11.75. Cattle receipts 900 with a weak tone. steers $7.00 to $13.50, cows and heifers $5.00 to $10.00. Sheep receipts 700 steady. top lambs $14.50, overall top $7.00.

Indianapolis

Shaw Case Postponed To November In Morgan Court

The murder trial of John Thomas Shaw, jailed for the death of Mrs. Helen Hager Whelchel, was postponed to November 20 in Morgan County after the absence of prosecutor William E. Remy from the Noblesville case. Shaw had been sentenced to death in a prior trial, and a hung jury followed the second trial.

Indianapolis William E. Remy D. C. Stephenson Noblesville Martinsville John Thomas Shaw Helen Hager Whelchel Morgan County Remy Williams Morgan Shaw

Big Series Post Mortem and Hero Picking

Pittsburg fans celebrate a 9 to 7 series win as Walter Johnson and Roger Peckinpaugh are focal points. Box scores show Max Carey led with 11 hits and .458, Joe Harris hit .440, and Carey stole three bases. Attendance and receipts totals are listed for the seven games.

Max Carey Pirates Joe Harris Washington Troops Carey Harris Goslin Moore Pirate Senators Vic Aldridge Kremer Johnson Walter Advisory Council

Queer Quirks in Hoosierdom News

Corn rot ting in fields after rains noted by farmers around Belivar. Illinois Governor Len Small and Indiana Governor Jackson attended the dairy exposition at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Lester Beavans seeks habeas corpus against his in laws to regain wife. Miami County public schools to weigh children with scales ordered under nurse supervision.

Indianapolis Len Small Illinois State Fairgrounds Jackson Bluffton Lester Beavans Wells County Peru Miami County

Federal suit over mortgage in Terre Haute district

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. sues James A Deckard and Elizabeth Deckard in the Terre Haute division seeking 47000 on a mortgage note held by The Farmers Bank and Trust Bloomfield The Citizens Bank of Newberry and Curtis C Hendren are co defendants. The original July 27 1920 note was 6000 for five years at 6 percent with interest through January 27 1925. The petition says other defendants claims postdate the mortgage. Total due includes interest taxes 236.63 attorneys fees 500 and 7.50 abstract.

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Terre Haute James A. Deckard Elizabeth Deckard Farmers’ Bank and Trust Company of Bloomfield Citizens’ Bank of Newberry Tuxedo State Bank of Indianapolis Curtis C. Hendren

Indiana prohibition agents boosted as new roster named

In Indianapolis on October 16, district administrator E. C. Yellowley announced that twenty-one Indiana federal prohibition agents will remain in office and six more will be added, with several transfers earlier and uncertain status for five. The reappointed list includes Walter Wills among others.

Indianapolis Indiana E. C. Yellowley Prohibition Enforcement Chiergo Ansel R. Harris George L. Winkler W. O. Holman John E. Kine Robert Neilan William H. Crowe A. C. Elliott Roy R. Hellopeter Roy R. Negley Julius A. Bryan Will Hays C. Roy Wright James G. Browning Walter Wills Denton Bass Charles R. Liebert W. J. Marshall Harvey Reed Frank C. Tukey William A. Ray Omer S. Manlove

Dead man piloted fast train fifteen miles

Syracuse reporter reports the New York Central Western Express bound for Chicago ran nearly fifteen miles with engineer William Vanbergen dead in the cab. Fireman Charles Foreman found the engineer with head crushed after the engine passed through Minoa yards near Syracuse. Vanbergen is believed struck by a girder from the Canastota canal bridge.

Syracuse N. Y Western Express New York Central Chicago Charles J. Foreman Albany William Vanbergen Minoa Yards Vanbergen Canastota Canal

Funeral held for unidentified man in Morgan woods

A large gathering attended the Welch chapel funeral service for the unidentified stranger found dead Sunday in the Morgan woods southeast of town. The Rev. O A Cook officiated and floral tributes were placed before burial at the old Linton cemetery.

Welch Chapel Morgan Woods O. A. Cook Old Linton Cemetery

County Auditor Arrested and a Girl Takes Over

Hartfort City Ind Oct 16 Walter Hughes Democrat was arrested today on illegal possession of his office. Ruth Werber, opposing candidate, signed the affidavit and now holds the office. She immediately took possession and says she is determined to keep it.

Hartford City Ind Walter Hughes Ruth Werber

Chicago Beer Gang Battle Leaves King Wounded

United Press dispatch reports another staged gun battle between rival beer gangs in Chicago. Several participants fled before police could arrest them, and one beer king sustained a slight gunshot wound.

Chicago Beer Gang King Chicago

Impressive Greek Christening of Baby Pete Sarris

The three month old Pete Sarris was christened in a Greek ceremony led by Father John Kayakos. Godparents John Bishop of Vincennes attended, with numerous guests at the Sarris home. A formal luncheon followed with family and friends, gifts included gold crosses and gold hearts for guests.

Chris Sarris John Kayakos Indianapolis Sarris First Streets Little Pete John Bishop Vincennes John Kayako Hd. An Bishop Sam Bishop Henry Humphreys Nelle Humphreys Rosemary Herman Schloot Esther Joe Gerrin Thomas Sarris Bedford Emma Lucas BE. V. Bull Haldon Beasley Ettie West Mary Collins Peter Schloot John Nick Pauline Peter Pete

Chinese Troops Move into Shanghai Quietly

Ten thousand Chekiang troops entered Shanghai today without any gunfire. The occupation could spark a renewed round in the ongoing Chinese civil war as tensions rise between forces aligned with the central government and regional commanders.

Shanghai

John Koval Executed in Electric Chair

John Koval of Gary was executed for the murder of Mrs. Martha Segersky, mother of six, in Michigan City. He died at 12 08 a m after the sentence was carried out in the electric chair.

Michigan City John Koval Gary Wfe Martha Segersky

Birth control denounced by Episcopal committee report

In New Orleans on October 16 a Protestant Episcopal committee on home and family life denounced birth control in its report highlighting concerns about its impact on society and family life.

New Orleans Protestant Episcopal Church America

No Jury Nearing Completion in Stephenson Trial

Noblesville Ind October 16 no court Saturday as judge Sparks delays to assemble another venire of about 100 men before twelve can be chosen. Prosecution and defense question jurors about attempts to influence verdict and potential contacts with venire members.

Uvited Noblesville Ind D. C. Stephenson Sparks Indianapolis Veniremen Jyors Inman Kenneth Raquet Sheridan Berne Raquet State Board of Raquet Sai Is Laver Fate House Bill Adams Supreme Court Raquet Newman T’. Miller

Economy program slows progress of U.S. air service

Washington Oct 16 The Coolidge economy program is hindering the development of the army air service the air board was told by General Fox Connor supply officer today General Connor said the program constrains expansion and procurement for the air service and related projects.

Washington Qet Army Air Service Air Board Fox Connor

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