Erosion That Committed Ghastly Murder in Terre Haute
Indianapolis reports a man claimed erosion drove him to kill his mother and three children in Terre Haute on Sunday night March 14. Two other children were hospitalized and may not survive. The assailant fled to Indianapolis to escape lynching after an auto collision impaired memory and mood. The same man, Vernie Alphonso Lewis, is jailed amid possible links to a coal mine accident last summer that caused head injuries and mental derangement.
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Indianapolis
Ane
Stanford
Vernie Alphonso Lewis
Lewis
C. Ly
Indianapolis Hearing Reveals Alleged Plaza Hotel Plot
Nugent testified that Shea gave an automatic revolver to Joe Bertzche, a gunman tied to the Terre Haute Plaza Hotel robbery, and instructed him to deter worker opposition to repeaters. City Controller Goosen moved foreigners to vote, while the Taylorville election board was jailed late. Chappie Moran and Dailey are named in alleged registration fraud and missing arrests.
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Indianapolis
Nugent
Shea
Joe Bertzche
Dailey
Evansville Gas Co Withdraws Petition on 85 Cent Rate
Evansville Gas Company agrees to abide by the public service commission decision setting an 85 cent gas rate. The company withdrew its petition and a planned conference with federal judges tomorrow has been canceled.
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Public Service Commission
Evansville
Fifty Lost In Britannia Mines Landslide
Eighteen bodies have been recovered after a massive landslide at the Britannia mines in Victoria British Columbia. The disaster followed a tremendous explosion and the list of missing may reach fifty.
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Victoria
B. C
Britannia
Fire disaster at county facility yields multiple deaths and missing
A blaze swept through a northwest wing trapping inmates and staff. Rescue efforts recovered several charred bodies while fourteen remain missing or unaccounted for. Authorities warn the death toll could reach seven or eight as searchers comb the site. A new post is opened to manage the tragedy and aid operations.
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Iarch
Afiriy
Caimr
Sven
Osenne
Clarand
Reseus
Theore
Cabinet Mulls Protest Over Canada Trade Cuts
Washington report states the cabinet is drafting a note to British and other governments urging free trade and opposing measures that cut off commerce with Germany and Italy amid ongoing strained relations.
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Washington
Ciersany
Itig
Prominent New Yorker Howard Bocerek Shoots Wife Then Dies
New York March 23 Howard Bocerek head of the Astor Trust Company killed his wife and then committed suicide. Police and investigators describe him as a financier in the social circle. The couple left two orphaned children after the tragedy.
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New York
Howard Bocerek
Astor Trust Compo
Zeppelins Driven Off by French Air Fleets Over Constantinople
Paris reports eight Zeppelins attacked Faria at night but were repelled by French aircraft. Bombs dropped caused six houses damaged in Villarscotter ots. Turkish forces of 300,000 concentrate at Galipoli to block Allied landings. Austrians claim 15,000 evacuees from Przemysl join main forces. Russians near Memel and Carpathian front. civilian casualties cited as 3,000.
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Paris
Faria
Villarscotterots
Vienna
Rzemysl
Secretary McAdoo Relapse After Appendicitis Operation
Washington dispatch reports Secretary McAdoo in serious condition following a relapse after an appendicitis operation.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
Milligan Named New Superintendent of Southern Hospital
Reports from Madison Indiana indicate Dr James Milligan chief physician at Michigan City State Prison will assume leadership of the Southeastern Hospital for the Insane near Madison around June 1 replacing Dr E P Buase of Evansville. Confirmation came from Michigan City and governor officials with notes of possible prior resignations and trustee discussions.
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Evanagilli
Hovpital For
Madison
Ind
James Milligan
Indiana State Prion
Michigan City
Ramora Reing
Millan
Chare
J. Pogariy
State Prison
Indianapolis News
BL Buvee
Evansville
Gar Ag
Souhestern Hospital
James “Diveon
Owen County
Ragan
Indianapolis Star
Convicted trio linked to 1911 Peoria murder case
The Peoria executor reports the March 23 sentencing in the William Dawson murder and the 30 year old daughter massacre case. Defense claims suggest the defendants faced charges of assault with intent to kill and battery as part of a broader fatal incident in Grier sburg.
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Peoria
Sau Knight
Canfes Cuih
John
Lovey
Wiliam Dawson
Mas Aout
Koichi
Jelicha
Percy Yen
Samuel Saat
Wed
Avo
Catanes A. Marshall
M. Coryea
M. Coryea Adminisore
Phillip Corne
Aimerican Sole
Wagner Baby Carriage: Easy Open and Plush Comfort
The Wagner opens or closes automatically with one handle movement. It offers roomy comfort for babies of any age whether lying, sitting, or reclining. Haas springs beneath the seat provide a soft ride. No other stroller matches its attractive look. Look for the Wagner name on the cart front.
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Haas
Wagner
Clemency pleas heard by State Pardon Board
Indianapolis man Charles Cushing 51 appealed for clemency today. Appeals also from Harry Schools of Lake County and Ilvia Jones of Marion County. P. R. McCarthy of Vincennes spoke for his son, a forger.
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Indianapolis
Iatet
Charles Cushing
State
Harry Schools
Lake County
Ilvia Jones
Marion County
Bigamist
P. R. McCarthy
Vincennes
Burris suit on estate case continued in county court
The Burris lawsuit over the $500000 Gifford estate was continued until after the current term. Weather across the South brings widespread crop and livestock losses from an unprecedented cold.
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Kentland
Burris
Benjamin Gifford
Burglar reported along Maryland West Virginia line
Crafton reports a burgzard on the Maryland West Virginia border with about 3 feet of snow hampering travel on March 23.
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Maryland
West Virginia
Crafton
W. Va
Maryland and
Revolver Dope Fiends Force Doctor to Unlock Drawers
Two young men with a revolver forced Dr. Arnold of Elwood to open his office drawers and searched for morphine, occurring on March 23. Police investigated the armed incident with the doctor’s cooperation.
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Elwood
Dr. Arnold
Ligonier Votes Dry by Narrow Plurality
In Ligonier on March 23 the city voted dry by a narrow plurality of 56. The result ends alcohol sales in the city in what appears to be a closely fought local contest.
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Ligonier
Thia City
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