Ex Klansman Stephenson Goes On Trial For Murder
Former Indiana Klan leader David C. Stephenson stands trial on a first degree murder charge in Indianapolis. He is linked to the death of Madge Oberholzer, kidnapped near Indianapolis, transported to Hammond, and allegedly poisoned after assault. Co-defendants Earl Kleneck and Earl Gentry face indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
David C. Stephenson
Indiana
Earl Kleneck
Earl Gentry
Indiana Klan
Madge Oberholzer
Arvington
Misa Oberholzer
Stephenson
Hammond
Ku Klux Klan
Brainayilie
Wayward Girls Send Dolls to Storm Victims
From Geneva Illinois the state Training School for Girls shipped a charity package to tornado ravaged Missouri Illinois and Indiana. The bundle included dolls Rag dolls stocking dolls and assorted clothing along with books and toys reflecting historical characters and film celebrities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Ill
Atricken Territory
Missouri
Tlinol
Indiana
State ‘Training School For Girls
Chosion
X Pat
Dol
Powder Blue Suits for Youth at Josephs
A fragmented notice mentions powder blue youth suits at Josephs priced $5.95. Dr. AE Prince visited Ewing on Monday to attend to business with Ewing College where he serves on the board of education. Mrs Joe Thirlaway underwent surgery Saturday and expects a lengthy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AE. Prince
Ewing
Ewing College
Fie
Board of Education
Joe _Thirlaway
Women Open Fight For Uniform Divorce And Marriage Laws
Special by United Press reports the start of a national campaign at West Baden Indiana as the General Federation of Women's Clubs opens a session to push for uniform divorce and marriage laws nationwide. The event marks a coordinated effort by reformers to standardize legal standards across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
West Baden
Ind
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Filipinos Vote in Philippine Elections Today
Washington June 2 General elections are held in the Philippine Islands for the entire house of representatives and half the senate. Observers expect outcomes to influence the Philippine independence campaign as the next legislature convenes July 16 and may send a new Filipino mission to Washington. All parties seek complete immediate independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Philippine Islands
House of Representatives
Senate
Philippines
Washington
Camp Fire Girls Hold Grand Council Fire at Fair Grounds
The Camp Fire Girls hosted a Grand Council Fire at the Fair Grounds on Friday evening. Six girls were raised to Woodgatherers and many new members joined the council fire. Two new groups were organized from the seventh and eighth grades and will meet at Washington School Wednesday at 4:00 PM.
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Fair Grounds
Washington
All-night Parking Allowed Near Court House Square
Police Chief H T Boyd notes no restrictions on parking near the Court House Square overnight. A lost tent in a canvas bag was on the Marion Goreville road between Marion and Goreville or just south of Goreville with a reward for return to Oldham Paisley in Marion Indiana. Baby chicks advertised for sale with 12 cent price, hatchery in Anna Illinois ships Mondays. Mrs Laura Robinson attended a funeral in Goreville Tuesday.
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Marion
Goreville
Oldham Paisley
Care Daily Republican
Laura Robinson
For Sale Garage and Home Items Sale
For sale a 120 by 40 feet garage with dwelling upstairs. Items include Davenette chairs a library table buffet kitchen cabinet and a sewing machine. Call 690W2-1005 S Court St. 6 Mrs B H Hill of St Louis returned home after visiting in Nelson with relatives.
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S. Court St
B. H. Hill
St. Louis
Neilson
Navy as a Four Year School House Promotes Enlistment
A Navy enlistment offers four years of specialized training rather than mere obedience. The article argues battleships function as laboratories and schools with capable instructors, housing and meals, world travel, and strong career advancement. It urges inland readers to see four years as a college-like life asset and promotes Marion Illinois recruitment office.
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Navy
United States
Naval Recruiting Station
P. O. Building
Marion
Ill
G. M. G. M. Chase
U.S. N
Notable June Anniversaries and Local Marriage News
June anniversaries list includes key historical events from 1752 to 1919 and figures such as Bunker Hill 1775 and Versailles 1919. The second article reports West Frankfort residents Raymond M. Tenney and Lorraine Bagley marrying at First Baptist Church with Dr. A E Prince officiating, plans to live in West Frankfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypres
Jeff Davis
Confederacy
Benjamin Franklin
Tripoli
United States
Congress
Bunker Hill
Waterloo
Great Britain
John Cabot
Canada
France
Raymond M. Tenney
Lorene Bagley
West Frankfort
First Baptist Church
A. E. Prince
Beulah Doerr
J. H. Mercer
Wests Frankfort
Boys' Two Pant Al Weel Suits Sale At Joseph's
A local ad notes prices 59 and 95 at Joseph's League Ball and Bat Free. The listing highlights boys clothing including two pant and all weather suits.
Rev J B Little to Lead War der Street Revival
Rev J B Little of Chicago will conduct a revival at War der Street Baptist church starting next Sunday morning. Former State Evangelist for the Baptist State Convention he resigned to lead First Baptist of Benton then returned to evangelistic work. The church anticipates a great revival and welcomes cooperation from all Christian workers. J W McKinney, Pastor.
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J. B. Little
Chicago
Warder Street Baptist Church
Little
Baptist State Convention
First Baptist Church
Benton
All Christian Workers
Swimming Party at White City Park Honors Marion Ladies
A Marion group hosted a Monday afternoon swimming party at Herrin's White City Park. Guests included Mrs. George Davis of St. Louis and Mrs. E L Wuebbenhorst of St. Louis, along with Mrs. Fred L Shimer and Mrs. Lou Follis of Herrin. Other attendees were Mrs. G G Blackburn Miss Ethel Peebles and husbands Fred Peebles and Howard Geer.
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Marion
Herrin
White City Park
George Davis
St. Louis
Fred Peebles
South Mechanic Street
Fred L. Shimer
Thorn Place
Lou Follis
Howard Geer
West White Street
E. L. Wuebbenhorst
Paul Corder
East College Street
G. G. Blackburn
Ethel Peebles
June Weather Bounces Across Nation With Heat Wave
United Press reports a June 1925 debut heat wave causing deaths and prostrations in big cities while temperatures rise elsewhere. Wyoming reports snow as winds demolish buildings in Weir Kansas, with rain in many places and severe storms in New England.
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United Tress
Wyoming
Weir
Kansas
New York
Chicago
Clevelgold
New England
Judge Sustains Motion To Quash Indictments In Circuit Court
Judge Spiller allowed the motion to quash the indictment charging conspiracy to destroy property against Escofrelts Paul Riddle and Val Felts. The court overruled the charge of murderous assault on Maupee Fowler and held the case due to the State's absence of the prosecuting witness Mrs Fowler.
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Spiller
Escofrelts
Paul Riddle
Val Felts
Herrin
Maupee Fowler
Atde
Fowler.y ,Ay
Unclear OCR fragment locates on South Market Street
Fragmentary lines mention Welton and Miss Edna from the Price building near West Market Street and J M giblina on South Market Street. No clear event or action emerges.
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Mr. Sand
Welton
Edna
J. M
Giblina
South Market St
Army Officers Here Tuesday at Local Reserve Meeting
Col David L Stone commander of the Sixth Infantry at Jefferson Barracks will join local reserve officers at their noon meeting next Tuesday. He will be accompanied by Lieut Col Bingham Major Smart and Capt N D Finley. They plan to discuss the Citizens Military Training Camp training program for Williamson County youths this summer and meet boys and parents at the B B Tea Room.
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David L. Stone
Sixth Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
Reserve Officers Association
Stone
Bingham
M. C
Smart
N. D. Finley
Citizens Military Training Camp
Willamson County
B. B
Oldham Paisley
Daily Republican
Leo Reede
E. Lewis Motor Sales Co
Finley
Marion
Centralia
Rosemary Gulledge Birthday Celebration at West Chestnut
The fourth birthday party for Rosemary Gulledge was hosted by her mother Vernell Gulledge and grandmother Elizabeth Gulledge at 1005 West Chestnut Street. About three to five o clock guests, including Helen Stanley Olive Mary Drake Betty Ruth Bradley Edith Kimmel Nadine Pulley Naomi Hunter Helen Launius Joanne LaMaster Bennie LaMaster Elizabeth Kimmel Charles Gulledge Bobby Gulledge David Ivins Basil George Cox attended. The event featured yellow and pink decorations, an ice course, a four-candle cake, and small gifts for each child.
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Miss Rosemary Gulledge
Vernell Gulledge
Elizabeth Gulledge
West Chestnut Street
Rosemary
Helen Stanley
Olive Mary, Drake
Betty Ruth Bradley
Edith Kimmel
Nadine Pulley
Naomi Hunter
Helen Launius
Joanne LaMaster
Bennie LaMaster
Elizabeth Kimmel
Charles Gulledge
Bobby, Gulledge
David
Marion editor hosts luncheon with notable visitors
Leslie Sanders of the Marion Evening Post hosted a Tuesday noon luncheon at the B B Tea Room with his former pastor Dr H O Pritchard of Indianapolis Mrs E Tidwell Holland and S K Casey of The Post. Dr Pritchard a leading American educator, is in Southern Illinois delivering commencement addresses after speaking in West Frankfort and Merion and traveling to Urh ysboro and Herrin.
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Leslie Sanders
Marion Evening Post
B. B
H. O. Pritchard
Indianapolis
E. Tidwell Holland
S. K. Casey
the Post
Pritchard
United States
Illinois
West Frankfort
Merion
Tourphysboro
Herrin
Marshall Federal Rites Held for Former VP Thomas Marshall
Funeral services for former vice president Thomas R. Marshall were conducted at 4:00 P M with President and Mrs Coolidge in attendance. The body then shipped to Indianapolis for Mason ic services at the Marshall home and interment in Marion Indiana.
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United Prem
Washington
D. C
Thomas R. Marshall
Indianapolis
For Sale Cow and Calf by W R Turner
A cow and calf offered for sale by W R Turner located on North Fair Street. Price not listed. Potential buyers contact Turner for details.
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W. R. Turner
N. Fair St
Notice of Estate Claim and Court Dates
The text records a notice from executors of the Estate of G. in Illinois. It mentions sending notices about fourteen day limits and court actions in County Court, with dates in August and the involvement of H. E. Skinner as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
G. By
Illinois
Hunty
H. E. Skinner
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