Cleveland Slayer Sought After Escape With Woman
John Whitfield, accused of killing a Columbus, Ohio officer, eluded Wisconsin authorities after a restaurant arrest and streetcar pursuit in Madison. He fled with a woman who claimed they planned marriage today. she was detained and provided a brief account of their travels from Cleveland.
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Madison
Wis
John Whitfield
Columband
Ohio
Wisconsin
Fle
Ft Wayne
Int
Whitfield
Whitfeld
Memorial sermon by Rev C I Premer at Broadway Church
Announcement says Rev. C I Premer of Broadway Christian church will deliver the Memorial sermon next Sunday May 27 at 6 PM at the Broadway church. The Grand Army meets at 2 30 PM at the library basement hall. All Sons of Veterans Spanish War veterans and American Legion members invited to join GA R in a group to the church. F Brazelton Chairman Com of Arrangements.
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C. I. Premer
Broadway Christian Church
Broadway
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
American L Legion
GA. R
H. O. D. Attorney Called To Court In Cult Inquiry
H T Dewhirst attorney for the Torse of David was subpoenaed to explain irregular affidavits before Judge Dingeman during the cult investigation. A notary public testified conflicting statements with last week’s affidavits from a colony doctor and nurse about Etta Dolph a Smith the girl bride mother at the colony. Dewhurst reportedly is a former Olney Illinois attorney.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
H. T. Dewhirst
Dingeman
Etta Dolpha Smith
Russian reply conciliatory accepts most demands
London May 23 The Russian reply to the British ten day ultimatum accepts the majority of the demands and suggests a conference to discuss points on which there is no agreement, if learned today.
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London
Bandits Sentenced to 50 Years Each for Toledo Post Office Robbery
Eddie Divien and James C. Olsen, identified as Toledo gang members who robbed the post office of more than 1,009,000 dollars on February 17, 1922, were sentenced to fifty years in the Atlanta penitentiary by Judge Kilittis in federal court. All gang members except Joe Urbaytis have now received sentences.
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Toledo
Ohio
Eddie Divien
James C. Olsen
Atlanta
Kilittis
Joe Urbaytis
Birth of Bertha Imogene to Dewey Marion family
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Marion announce the birth of a daughter, Bertha Imogene, at their Mount Carmel home on Sunday. The mother was formerly Miss Mae Laswell of this city.
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Dewey Marion
Bertha Imogene
Mount Carme
Mae Laswell
Anxiety over bandits killing captives in Shantung crisis
In Pekin on May 23 reports say Shantung bandits may have executed two foreign captives. The fate could force powers to act. In Washington President Harding is advised against paying ransom, risking nationwide calls for Americans to leave China or endure daily ransom demands. Military intervention is viewed as a vast and difficult task.
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Pekin
Shantung
Washington
Harding
United States
China
Jury in Wild suit fails to reach verdict
The jury in the Wild versus Woodmen of the World case was sequestered overnight and released Wednesday morning by Special Judge Sanford Trinpet after failing to agree. Other cases include Fred W. Carson versus Princeton Water Co on bond, a Water pumping dam injunction, a land apportionment case Williams versus Crawford, and an injunction against the G. FE. I Ry Co. The Racine Wagon Co. versus Hercules Co. resumed in circuit court after a juror death caused last week’s adjournment and is expected to take several days.
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Woodmen of the World
Sanford Trinpet
Fred W. Carson
Princeton Water Co
Baltzell
Citizens Trust and Savings Bank
Rebecca E
John Christmas
Robert R
Wichita Tornado Injures Dozens After Night Storm
A twister struck Wichita and surrounding areas during the night injuring a score of people. One person was reported killed as the cyclone swept for more than a mile, destroying houses barns and knocking out telephone and telegraph lines.
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Wichita
Kas
Witehita
City official among six charged in $400,000 fraud plot
Chicago prosecutors say George Carlson, commissioner of gas and electricity, and five others were indicted for conspiracy to defraud the city of about $400,000. Grand jury evidence showed large supplies ordered from a firm Carlson was involved with, but only partial deliveries occurred.
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Chicago
George Carlson
William Wale Thompson
Carlson
Legion's program for national legislation outlined
The American Legion legislative committee drafted an eight point program for the Sixty-eighth Congress. It calls for readjustment compensation a standing house veterans committee retirement of disabled emergency officers broader war risk insurance universal draft immigration policy an archives building and distribution of war trophies. Officials predict bonus legislation likely next session with a friendly outlook in both houses and a reduced deficit with a projected surplus by June 30.
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House of Representatives
Congress
House
Senate
Treasury
Mellon
Real Estate Transfers and Deeds Noted In Public Record
Samuel A Stewart transfers to Oscar O Watson part of lot 16 Embree's addition for 1. John E B Massey transfers to Jesse F Morgan part of lot 20 old plan for 1. Glen L Griesman to Board of Education Presbyterian church quit claim deed E fracer section for 1. Board of Education Presbyterian church to Minnie Grieseman quit claim deed location Nos 2 and 3 totaling 121 acres.
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Samuel A. Stewart
Oscar O. Watson
Embree
John EB. Massey
Jesse F. Morgan
Glen L. Griesman
Board of Education
Presbyterian Church
Board of Education Presbyterian Church
Minnie
Grieseman
Chicago Board of Education Pushed by Police Action
Police seized the Chicago Board of Education office to block ousted trustees from staying in control. Mayor Dever ordered the force and the seven new trustees were to be seated later in the day.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Dever
House Burns at Darmstadt After Village Panic
A residence burned late Tuesday afternoon at Darmstadt near Haubstadt on the traction line. Reports wrongly claimed the entire village was on fire. it is understood only one structure was destroyed.
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Darmstadt
Bauer Station
Haubstadt
Indiana Weather Forecast for North and East Regions
Forecast calls for fair conditions in the north and east areas while the southwest experiences unsettled weather tonight and Thursday with possible showers. Temperatures show little change with Tuesday’s high near 75 and low around 2. Sunrise times listed as 7:70 and 4:32 minutes respectively.
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Indiana
Baldwin Busy Forming Cabinet After Resignation
London May 23 Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin conferred with ministers and political leaders as he forms a new cabinet to replace Bonar Law. Lord Curzon may keep foreign affairs Lord Robert Cecil is tipped for foreign post and Sir Robert Thorne is a leading candidate for chancellor of the exchequer. The Baldwins move into No 10 Downing Street and expect to complete the cabinet by tomorrow.
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London
Stanley
Baldwin
Bonar Law
Lord Curzon
Robert Ceci
United States
League of Nations
Robert Thorne
Baldwins
No. 10
Downing Street
Princeton Delegates To K C Convention
Michigan City Ind May 23 The twenty second annual Indiana state council Knights of Columbus convention will be held May 26 27 and 28. Over one thousand knights plus delegates are expected with golf tournament banquet boat ride dune trip and talks by prominent figures. Princeton delegates include H W Reinhart A A Fichter and Thomas Christian.
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Michigan City
Ind
Indiana State Council
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Indiana State Prison
Lake Michigan
Dunes
D. T. O'Connor
The
American Legion
William E. Devers
Chicago
John F. Tyrrell
Conroy
Dogs Kill Sheep in Columbia Township Wandering Pack
Oakland City Journal reports Bert Steele Ed Wirth and Perry Richardson lost sheep last week as a roaming dog pack depredated the township. Miss Ola Brock trusted says claims for sheep killed by dogs averaged ten dollars per day over the past week.
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Oakland City Journal
Bert Steele
Ed Wirth
Perry Richardson
Ola Brock
Bryan Attacks Evolution at Presbyterian Assembly
William Jennings Bryan interrupted the Presbyterian general assembly in Indianapolis to denounce evolution and demand a religion grounded in faith over science. Amendments he proposed were adopted as the body endorsed President Harding’s world court plan and called for closer ties with other nations.
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Bryan
Assembly
Christ
Joseph
God
Harding
Insurance case settled over life policy in Oakland City
Elizabeth Walton sued the Knights and Ladies of Security over a life insurance policy for her son. The lodge paid 1000 dollars with interest to the court clerk, upholding the lower court decision on appeal. J M Vandevier and Stanford Trippett represented the plaintiff.
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Oakland City
Ind
Elizabeth Walton
The
Knights and Ladies of Security
J. M. Vandevier
Stanford Trippett
Rev Edward Cole heads Lions Club in Indiana district
Rev Elmer Ward Cole pastor of First Christian church of South Bend was elected district governor of the Indiana district of Lions Club at the first annual session. J Blain Long of Marion was elected district secretary. Terre Haute named for next convention.
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South Bend
Ind
Elmer Ward Cole
First Christian Church
Indiana District of Lions’ Club
J. Blain Long
Marion
Terre Haute
Gibson Cattle Sell Well in Vensville Market
On May 23 in Vensville seventy four lead of polled Angus cattle bought in Kansas City last November at 5.85 per hundred weight were sold for 9. John W. Ford bought them and shipped to Indianapolis. Fifty six cattle owned by Charles Richerson averaged 1180 pounds. Eighteen cattle owned by Harry Wheelhouse averaged 1300 pounds.
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Vensville
Kansas City
John W. Ford
Indianapolis
Charles Richerson
Harry Wheelhouse
Big Mexicali Fire Ravages Chinese District Killings Uncertain
Fire in Mexicali's Chinese tenderloin district raged through the night, leaving four known dead and $1.75 million in property damage. Mexican troops guard the scene as searches for possible bodies continue, with police estimating as many as 150 feared trapped.
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Mexicali
Mexican City
EL Centro
Calif
Mevicali
Tenderloin
Iva Nad Rush
Elevated Railway Strikes Loom Over Open Shop Wage Fight
In Chicago on May 23, elevated railway trainmen threaten a June 1 strike unless a 10 cent an hour wage rise is granted. Building trades officials warn of a general walkout amid a wage and open shop controversy.
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Chicago
Kiwanis Delegations Attend Lawrenceville Charter Night
Princeton Kiwanis members journeyed to Lawrenceville Illinois for its charter night as Oakland City also sent a delegation. Mayor Niemeier praised local club achievements while Oakland City president We Céthrim spoke of the baby club’s hopes. A Princeton meeting featured Kriswell chalk talk Martin piano solo and Dr Nesbit on Boys with trip plans for the Atlanta international Kiwanis convention.
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Princeton
Oakland City
Lawrenceville Club
Indiana
Oakland City Club
Princeton Kiwanis
Kiwanis
Kenneth Criswell
Charles Martin
J. P. Nesbit
Death of Geo Wheeler at Ft Branch after long illness
Geo. Wheeler died at his home northeast of Ft Branch after a long TB illness. He was about 60 and a well known local figure. Survived by wife and daughter Mary Helen and a brother Andrew. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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FT. Branch
Ind
Geo. Wheeler
Wheeler
Mary Helen
Andrew Wheeler
Man With Arm Amputated Returns Home From Hospital
John Uiley, who recently lost his right arm in a feed crusher accident, has been discharged from Methodist hospital and sent home to his residence east of the city.
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John Uiley
Methodist Hospital
Rivers Rise Slowly Near Crest on White and Wabash
The river rises are slow today as authorities believe floods on the White and Wabash rivers are nearing their crest. Local officials monitor levels and issue warnings for nearby towns along both waterways.
Death of J. Fred Stein report reached Mt Carmel
Mrs. J. I. Geiger learned of the death of her brother J. Fred Stein at his Mt Carmel home. Mr. and Mrs. Geiger went to Mt Carmel on Wednesday afternoon to be with the family.
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J. I. Geiger
J. Fred Stein
Mt Carmel
Baptists Split Over Faunce Platform Speech
Atlantic City May 23 Hisses and jeers greeted Rev. Straton a New York Baptist minister who demanded that Brown University President Faunce be ordered from the platform at the Northern Baptist convention. Straton, a fundamentalist, objected to Faunce delivering his prepared address while Faunce was regarded as progressive.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Straton
New York
Sity
Northern Baptist Convention
Stratton
Faunce
Fannce
Gibson County Alumni of Indiana University to Meet
The Gibson County alumni association of Indiana University will hold a Monday night annual meeting in banquet form. Fred Riggs presided at a called meeting at the high school yesterday afternoon. Plans include inviting a speaker from university authorities. James J. Robinson will manage the program and Stella Walker will head the decorations committee.
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Gibson County
Indiana University
Fred Riggs
The
County Association
Riggs
James J. Robinson
Stella Walker
Princeton High School Ends Year with Diplomas
The Princeton year ends with final classes, a senior reception at Masonic temple, and a dance at Ben Hur hall. Commencements unfold Thursday and Friday with 34 seniors and 9 five graduates receiving diplomas amid strong credit completions led by Laurence Coley with 37 credits.
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Princeton
Masonic Temple
Ben Hur Hall
Lincoln High School
Laurence Coley
Thomas McDonald
Edwin Wade
Elizabeth Williams
Blanch Ballard
Lennce Bolin
Mildred Kendle
Gladys Lind
Horace Metz
Marie Montgomery
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Chicago Board of Education Punched
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K.C
H. W. Reinhart
A. A. Fichter
Thomas Christian
Columbia Township
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William Sennings Bryan
Presbyterian General Assembly
Ene
Edward Cole
Lions’ Club
Gibson
Lawrenceville
George Wheeler
President Faunce
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