Infant Robs Police Court of Austerity
Report notes a trial in which witnesses testified about an infant’s actions. The account highlights courtroom proceedings and the implications of the alleged conduct during the hearing.
07 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1919
Page
1
Report notes a trial in which witnesses testified about an infant’s actions. The account highlights courtroom proceedings and the implications of the alleged conduct during the hearing.
In a crowded police court in Galveston county Jesse Antrobus of Waupecon faces a charge of complicity in stealing three calves from Charles Scott. The day featured numerous character witnesses praising Antrobus, while William Jones remains jailed on bond until the funeral of a relative allows his release. The trial resumes tomorrow at 10, with more witnesses expected.
A campaign to raise a permanent endowment fund of 3 000 000 for pastors teachers professors and dependents of Lutheran churches will run from March 30 to April 12. The Lutheran Laymen's League meeting including Logansport in the district met in Peru Monday with 29 representatives attending to perfect plans.
New York march 6 mediation by James L Hughes failed to end the harbor strike. The federal labor mediator presented a wage and hour proposal after a day of talks with railroad representatives operating half the harbor boats. Union leaders requested interpretation and planned a counter proposal for tomorrow morning.
Florence Masters, a pretty high school girl, remains missing after family and officers across several states pursue leads. Traces extend from Kokomo to Indianapolis and east, with a soldier lover possibly involved. Her father and a bailiff travel to pursue any possible meeting point between Indianapolis and Roanoke, Virginia, vowing to spend all he has to locate her.
Dublin reports national war bonds sales totaling 17.5 million pounds with contributions from Leinster Connaught Munster and Ulster. The 1918 sales of war savings certificates more than doubled the prior year’s record and each province organized its own group for subscriptions.
Brigadier General Samuel T. Ansell, former acting judge advocate general, will be returned to prewar rank March 10 along with eleven other brigadiers. Secretary Baker says Ansell’s demotion is routine demobilization and not related to the controversy over military justice. Kreger to return from France to act as judge advocate general during Crowder’s Cuba absence. Pershing protested turning court martial records to Kreger.
London reports from British subjects who returned from Russia describe famine across Petrograd Moscow Kiev and Odessa. They cite rampant disease hunger typhus and gasping coal shortages with price gouging and a Kremlin hoarding wood and fuel while the food-distribution system favors the government and supporters.
Temporary group in Lincoln announces a Pershing Highway plan from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Walter S. Whitten says governors of included states will be invited to form a permanent organization. Cities listed include San Francisco Sacramento Carson City Salt Lake City Cheyenne Lincoln St Joseph Laclede Springfield Indianapolis Columbus Washington Baltimore Trenton Philadelphia and New York.
Logansport Elks Lodge resumed social events with over 200 attendees at the Elks home. Guests included nonmembers and business leaders as the lodge plans to double its 500 member roster with a March 20 next gathering and a new slate of officers was elected for the year.
Police believe taxi driver Cliff Taylor was killed and robbed after his car was found blood smeared along the roadside near Clinton Indiana. A warrant was issued for Joe Brazos who was seen with mud covered clothing this morning. Taylor bought gasoline last night and two other men were in the car.
A volatile dispute over a league scheme draws attention to alleged misinformation and public risk. Critics claim many are misled by the plan, urging caution and closer scrutiny amid rising concerns from stakeholders.
Senator Borah Reed and Thomas challenged the proposed league at a Society of Arts and Sciences gathering. They warned it gives Europe control, calls for a plebiscite on joining, and argues the United States would hold only one vote in the executive council while Britain France Italy and Japan retain similar sway.
Washington March 6 Republican leaders completing the committee on committees outlined the House organization for the next Congress but postponed selecting the floor leader whip and steering committee. Seniority rules guided chairmanships and transfers as new members await assignment tomorrow. Longworth criticized the process while expressing confidence in Republican success.
Brussels officials propose Egmont Palace, once Arenberg Palace, as the League of Nations seat. The building lies near the royal palace, with a history dating to 1548 and restorations in 1753 and 1892. it housed a renowned Flemish and Dutch seventeenth century painting collection. Count Bemont, a famed general, was executed in 1568.
Fourteen thousand New York soldiers from the 27th division return home aboard the Leviathan and Mauretania. Mayor Hylan and Gen. O'Ryan praise their role in breaking the Hindenburg line and a large parade in New York is planned for March 20.
Paris presses for disarmament of German forces with urgent warnings on peril if Hung retain weapons. Paris insists on full demilitarization and strict arms controls amid postwar tensions.
Paris March 6 The army committee of the chamber of deputies calls for disarmament of Germany urging the government to press the peace conference to secure Germany's disarmament to avoid renewed war industry and armed forces.
Paris March 6 The great powers council reviews military naval and global disarmament terms for Germany with Lloyd George Foch and allied leaders present. Naval terms mostly settled but some ships may be allocated to France and Italy. Kiel canal questions prompt a commission referral and American reservations. Food concerns and whether terms are temporary or permanent dominate upcoming sessions.
On the U S S George Washington March 6 the president took a rest on deck under the care of Rear Admiral Grayson his physician. He appeared in good spirits after a long ride on the ship and showed no adverse effects from his exertions as he remains under medical supervision.
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