Stephenson Case Moves Toward Appeal If Convicted
In Noblesville Indiana on October 30 defense lawyers moved to halt testimony and dismiss the jury in the Stephenson Oberholtz er Gentry murder trial. The judge overruled the motion and the state prepared to introduce the dying statement of Madge Oberholtzer and call train crew and hotel staff to the stand.
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Unitied Press Dispatch
Noblesville
Ind
D. C
Sparks
George Oberholtz
Oberholtzer
Defiisé
Floyd Christian
Modian
Miss Oberholtzer
Stephenson
Miss Overholtzer
Hammond
Asa Smith
Smith
Hallowe'en Celebration in Linton Promises Real Humdinger
Linton hosts a Halloween event with hobgoblins witches and riders expected to roam the streets. The parade forms at 8 pm on North Main led by a Rube band, with prizes for costume categories and enhanced police presence to deter property destruction.
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Hallowe’en
Linton
Humdinger
Wolford Alley
First Street
Main Street
Elks’ Home
Elks
Mitchell 10 Appeals From Court Martial
Col. William Mitchell faces possible appeal to the Court of Claims and the Supreme Court if convicted. Rep Frank Reid says the case could reach federal courts over Mitchells dismissal pay, while Coolidge is noted as accuser and possible witness as the trial proceeds. A not guilty plea is entered and the court adjourns to prepare witnesses.
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Frigss
Washington
William Mitchell
United States Courts of Claims
United States Supreme Court
Frank Reid
Illinois
Mitchell Cour
Coolidge
Mitchell
Court of Claims
Reid
War Department
Congress
Col
Davis
Inheritance Taxes Rise in Indiana
Indianapolis dispatch reports higher inheritance tax receipts with Schuyler Mowrer announcing 1,127,280 expected for this year. Last year collected 889,000 from 2,906 estates totaling 37,316,507, while this year 2,986 estates are taxed with estimated value around 68,300,146.
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Lunitid Press
Indianapolis
Schuyler
Mowrer
State Tax Board
California quake rattles Santa Barbara area
A minor earthquake shook Santa Barbara early today with no damage reported. The tremor was also felt in Ventura, according to local dispatches.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Ventura
Epidemic Closes Middlebury School District
Middlebury schools near Goshen Indiana were closed today due to an outbreak of scarlet fever, marking a swift move to halt the illness as health authorities monitor the spread. Local officials urged residents to follow sanitary guidance and watch for new cases.
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Goshen
Ind
Middlebury
Hoosier Auto Bus Law Targeted Across Indiana
United Press dispatch from Indianapolis reports the Indiana motor bus law, passed by the last legislature, facing 20 pending cases filed by bus, railroad, and traction companies. Deputy Attorney General Edward L. White notes challenges to the law’s constitutionality, with Grant County operators contending the public service commission lacks authority to regulate vehicles on public highways.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Edward L. White
Grant County
Public Service Commission
White
Greeks Reoccupy Front, Bulgarian Forces Withdraw
Bulgarian troops along the Macedonian frontier began to reoccupy their posts under supervision of French British and Italian attaches as Greeks withdrew to their old positions. The move restores the original frontier and closes the border incident militarily.
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Athens
Durkin Eludes Police One Jump Ahead of Manhunt
Chicago dispatch reports Durkin, described as "the city's most handsome young man," remains one jump ahead of police after a second murder. He evades heavily armed squads ordered to kill him on sight as tips about his movements yield no breakthrough.
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Funitid Press
Dispatch
Chicago
Martin
Durkin
Two Killed in Terre Haute Train Yard Accident
Oliver Boyll, 25, was killed and Abel Dowden, 18, was hospitalized with serious injuries after being crushed under a freight train in the Pennsylvania shops at Terre Haute on October 30.
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Terre Haute
Oliver Boyll
Abel Dowden
Pennsylvania
Goblin Party Delights Local B Y P U Members
About seventy five youths from the local B Y P U society gathered at the Baptist church for a Halloween frolic. Ghosts greeted guests, a spooky basement display, races, prizes, and a playful nut gathering scene entertained attendees.
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B. Y. P. U. Society
Baptist Church
Hallowe’en
Weather man relents with relief on the way
The weather bureau forecast warmer air from the northwest to reach Indiana tonight or tomorrow, ending a cold wave that kept the state in its grasp. More snow fell in Indianapolis and central Indiana as temperatures rose only to 28 degrees, after a ten day period with highs above 50 only once.
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United Press Disputch
Indianapolis
Weather Bureau
Indiana
Mercury
Ministers refuse to wed. officiant weds on sick bed
Protestant ministers refused to officiate at the wedding of Thomas Scott and Fannie Lefevre. A justice of the peace performed the ceremony. Lefevre, 42, was divorced the day before from her third husband and was married on a sick bed.
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Columbus
Ind
Thomas Scott
Fannie Lefevre
Suckers to Meet Paris Football at Oliphant Field
Local high school football prepares for a 2 PM kickoff at Oliphant Field with Linton facing Paris. Coach Landis pushes hard scrimmages, new signals adopted, and returns from injury include Berns and O'Brien. Referee Wakefield of LA, umpire Kent of IU, and Kincaid of State Normal will officiate.
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Oliphant Field
Warkiors
Paris, Ill
Kincaid
Linton
Wabash Valley
Landis
Lintonians
Berns
O’brien
Paris
L. E.—Cruse
T.—Hudson
L. G.—Hilgedick
C.—Williams
R. G.—Bennickt
T—Priest
R. K.—Rupert
Q. B.—Parks
R. Wk
Shaw
L. H.—Ballard
F. B.—Kinney
J. Wakefield
Kent
I. U
State Normal
Boys
Boston mayoral candidate reports attempt on life
Dr. Walter A. MecGauley a Jamaica Plain dentist and one of seven Democratic mayoral hopefuls said two men fired at him as he entered the garage behind his home on Jamaica Bay near Mayor James M. Gurley’s residence. The incident prompted police reporting early today.
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Boston
Mass
Walter A. MecGauley
Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Bay
James M. Gurley
Escape from pest house ends in return to Vevay home
Claude Dinswoody of Vevay escaped from the Indianapolis city hospital pest house after catching smallpox and returned home under strict quarantine. Local officials say he will be permitted rest at home but remain isolated to prevent outbreak.
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Vevay
Ind
Claude Dinwoody
Indianapolis
Indianapolis City Hospital
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