Pleads for Child's Sake to Tell Truth
Paul A. Stockel confesses to a series of burglaries in Indiana after pleas from his wife Mildred Stockel. He admits three main jobs in Seymour Columbus and Princeton and says he acted alone but questions remain about whether the full life story is told. Prosecutor James J. Robinson warns that only full truth avoids Columbus surrender.
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Massachusetts
Mildred Stockel
J. K. Cunningham
C. D. Smith
Columbus
Seymour
Ind
Stockel
James J. Robinson
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Consumers to Oppose Heating Co Plan Hearing Next Week
Public Service Commission will hear the heating company's petition to cease operation after this year. Consumers plan to oppose the move, arguing they have already invested in service connections and expect better service instead of a shutdown. The case follows a prior commission complaint about noncompliance and a December 27 hearing date.
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Public Service Commission
Public ‘Service Commission
Shelegineeton
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Eease
Daily Democrat
Ford loses bid to cut coal rates on DT&I railroad
Henry Ford was denied permission to reduce coal rates on the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad by the Interstate Commerce Commission. This marks the fourth rejection of Ford’s attempts to cut rates on his line.
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United Press
Washington
BDC
Henry Ford
Detroit,Toledo and Ironton
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brumfield Case Delayed Until Early March
Former Gibson County man Dr. Richard M. Brumfield, convicted of murder, was scheduled for execution January 13 for Denis Russell's death in Roseburg. Judge Bingham granted a certificate of probable cause after an appeal was filed, potentially delaying hearings until early March while the Supreme Court decides.
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Hangdan
Dennis Russell
Roseburg
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Halen
Ore
Richard M. Brumfield
Indiana
Denis Russell
Bingham
Circuit Court
Indiana Weather Forecast Brief
Rain or snow expected with a likely warmer trend tonight and Friday. Light accumulations possible with moderate temperatures and winds remaining mild across the state.
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Indiana
Almanac of the Day Sunrise and Sunset Times
The almanac lists tomorrow’s sunrise at 7 04 and sunset at 4 34, providing the daily light schedule for planning activities.
Weather brief with conflicting figures
Scattered forecast data shows multiple temperature readings with highs around 30 and 56, and lows near 26 and 27. Cloudy periods noted, plus a reported precipitation measure of 1.50, though some figures appear inconsistent.
Grand Old Man of Journalism Dies in Jacksonville
Renowned editor Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier-Journal died in a Jacksonville hotel at 6 50 am while wintering there for health reasons. He was 81, with bronchial illness cited as the cause. Wife, son Henry Jr, and daughter Mrs William Miller at his bedside. Burial plans pending. body may be moved to Jeffersonville for interment.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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William Miller
Jeffersonville
Henry Watterson
Milan
United States
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Hohenzollerns
Courier-Journal
Col. Watterson
Agen
Watterson
Miss Nellie Young Returns from Chicago Conservatory
Miss Nellie Young returns from Chicago after studying voice and piano at the American Conservatory for several months. The note mentions her recent time away and indicates her return.
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Nellie Young
Chicago
American Conservatory
Stockel Wife Declares Loyalty as Husband Faces Trouble
Mrs Mildred Stockel leaves for New York after thanking officers and the public for support. She vows to stand by her burglar husband, hoping he recovers and learns a lesson. Former wife and child stay in Princeton awaiting Chicago trip. Stockel shows signs of improvement with a cautious outlook.
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Mildred Stockel
Methodist Hospital
Nooon
New York
City
Stockel
Two Car Crashes in City Leave No Injuries
A collision at Broadway and Race streets involved Claude Norrick of Francisco and Ollie Baughn, owner of 525 East State, tearing off Norrick’s rear wheels and damaging Baughn’s car front. No injuries reported. A second crash at Main and Broadway at 2 45 involved Oscar Daugherty of Ft Branch and A F Spencer of Francisco, tearing a left rear fender and denting the running board and rear door.
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Race Streets
Claude Norrick
Francisco
Ollie Baughn
East State Street
Norrick
Mr. Baughn
Baughn
Oscar Daugherty
Ft. Branch
A. F. Spencer
Spencer
Death of Harry Cato After Amputation in Mt Vernon
Harry Cato son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cato of Mt Vernon Illinois died at 2 am Wednesday following a leg amputation. Funeral services set for Friday at Mt Vernon with grandmother Mrs J Ty Carpenter traveling to attend. Ralph Cato of the city is also a brother of the deceased.
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Charles Cato
Mt.Vernon
Mt. Vernon
J. Ty Carpenter
Ralph Cato
Harry Cato
Patoka Couple Visited City Wednesday Night
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stermér of Patoka were visitors in the city Wednesday night, according to local social notes. The couple spent time with friends and toured the downtown area.
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Charles
Stermér
Patoka
Daugherty Orders Nationwide Price Investigation
Attorney General Daugherty announces a nationwide probe into wholesale and retail pricing for food shoes clothing and fuel. William J Burns will lead the inquiry to curb profiteering and disrupt trade associations accused of restricting competition. Prices will be traced back to farms and raw materials.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Daugherty
William J. Burns
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Purdue students at Lafayette return home for holidays
William Wither David Wither Wark McCullough and Willie Funk, students at Purdue University in Lafayette, are home to spend the holidays with relatives.
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Wark - McCullough
Willie Funk
Purdue
University At Lafayette
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