Insanity Defense Focus in Morton Duke Murder Case
Petersburgh Ind December 14 The defense for Carl Morton in the murder of Edward Duke concentrates on insanity as the sole plea Evidence from Dr David Detar and Aunt Lillie Raney supports family insanity traces The trial continues with more witnesses to be called likely extending into Tuesday Judge Bretz expedites proceedings while Morton shows no visible concern or cooperation.
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Carl Morton
David Detar
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Detar
Lillie Raney
Duka
Bretz
Temperature Plunged Throughout Indiana State
Indiana suffered a sudden temperature drop from 29 to 35 degrees with subzero readings in several cities. Indianapolis registered below zero, Huntington showed 2 below, Wabash 7 below, and Peru 4 below. Snow totaled about four inches as the state remained clear.
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Indiana
Huntington
Wabash
Peru
Turkish battleship Messudiyeh sunk by British sub
The Admiralty says the Turkish battleship Messudiyeh was torpedoed and sunk in the Dardanelles by British submarine B 11 after diving under mines. Built in 1874 the ship displaced about 10 000 tons with 17.5 knot speed and a crew of 600. The submarine escaped to the north of Poland region.
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England
Admiralty
Dardanelles
Russians Repel German Attack Forcing Rearmament
Petrograd dispatch reports Russian defenders in the Lowicz region inflicted heavy losses on the German assault, forcing the Germans to reform their lines before another general offensive can be organized.
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Petrograd
Russia
Lowicz
Austrian torpedo boats sunk by Adriatic mines
Two Austrian torpedo boats are reported sunk by mines in the Adriatic Sea. The news comes from Trieste today and was received in Rome. No further details on casualties or exact location are provided.
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Rome
Italy
Adriatic
Trieste
German Cruiser Dresden Escapes British at Buenos Aires
The German consul at Punta Arenas reports the Dresden, flagship of Admiral von Spee, escaped the British fleet uninjured after engaging them at sea and arriving at Buenos Aires to speed onward. The report notes uncertainty among other dispatches and cautions that Dresden’s undamaged condition is not universally believed.
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Germans retire French attack in Moore region
Paris dispatch reports the French attack in the Woevre region pressing a German retirement northward between the Meuse fortresses and Metz. Official statement says French forces made gains yesterday and continued block by massed units.
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War Office
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Petrograd
Moore
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France
Meuse
Metz
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Mexican Tensions Rise Over U S Naco Showdown
News from Washington reports three rapid developments in the Mexican crisis. Carranza warns that U S force at Naco would be an act of hostility, while reports say Fuentes and four officers were executed near Huerta’s former regime, and two American deaths in Sonora prompt U S cautions. Secretary Bryan urges restraint to prevent further political killings.
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Huerta
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Bryan
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Mexican Executions Reported In Mexico City Cemetery
General Fuentes and four minor officers were executed by firing squad in the Spanish cemetery at Mexico City on December 9. Special Agent Silliman wired the State Department today. Fuentes is a son in law to General Huerta.
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Mexico City
Silliman
State Department
Huerta
Roberts 10 Face Another Trial
Governor Ralston orders suit against Terre Haute Mayor Donn Roberts over an alleged salary excess of 795.95. Attorney Honan planned to file in Terre Haute’s Superior Court, selecting either Judge Cox or Judge Redman’s court, as directed by state officials.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Honan
Donn Roberts
Terre Haute
Court of Superior
Cox
Ralston
State Board of Accounts
Downey Sprains Ankle After Ice On Way To Church
W D Downey, a South Hall Street resident, slipped on icy pavement Sunday morning and suffered a severely sprained ankle. Doctors say his age may slow healing and he will likely be incapacitated for some time.
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W. D. Downey
South Hall Street
Highpjary
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Odd Fellow Notice of Owensville to Princeton Trip
Special date from Owensville to Princeton after Tuesday night work includes a big dinner parade and dedication with all degrees. Take morning regular train if possible. 14th Commi
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Owensville
Princeton
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