Admitted Guilt Placed on Three for Empire Cigar Robbery
Morrey Hartcorn and Mitchell age 18 to 23 were arrested at the Pennsylvan ia train station for burgling the Empire cigar store on Main Street and seizing between 57.41 and 70 dollars. They confessed, saying they needed money to start a carnival picture show. They planned the break, were sweated by police, and arraigned on burglary charges with potential 10 to 20 year sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morrey
Paul Hartcorn
Harold Mitchell
Empire Cigar
T12
Main Street
Jeffersonville
Empire Cigar Store
Morrey
Maitengit
Harteorn
Edwards
No. 20
Harthorn
Chenoweth
Paul Harteorn
Mitchell
North Seventh Street
South Fourth Street
Mae Wood Divorce Trial Shocks Platt Case Ends with Perjury Bail
New York May 21 Justice Gorman favored the defense in Mae Wood v Platt divorce suit and ordered the plaintiff to Tombs in default of 5000 bail for perjury. Senator Platt testified describing his age health and alleged marriage arrangements while denying several claims from Miss Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Gorman
Mae Mae Wood
Senator Platt
Frank H. Platt
Platt
Miss Mae Wood
Howe & Hummel
Miss Wood
Oriental Hotel
Arlington Hotel
Herman Lodge
C. F
Governor Proclaims War Memorial Day Amid Dismissed Case
Governor Hanly signed a proclamation declaring War Memorial Day as the Hartman versus Shroyer hog case was dismissed yesterday in circuit court for lack of evidence. Shroyer was involved in the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stant
Nathan Stant
Dublin
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
Vay
Hanly
Josned
Reg
Hartman
Shroyer
Eireutt
Burglars Steal Horse and Buggy Then Escape Toward City
Richmond police learned from West Alexandria police that burglars after blowing a safe stole a horse and buggy from a West Alexandria resident. The robbers fled in the stolen rig toward Richmond and were traced as far as Moorman's switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
West Alexandria
Met
Moorman
Warning to Minors by Police Tells Off Officers to Arrest
Minors loafing in pool rooms face police warning from Chief Bailey who orders officers to arrest any minors found in parlors amid numerous complaints about conduct. Also reports of a death in the Boyle family. ten month old child of Mr and Mrs David A. Borde died yesterday and will be buried in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Boyle
David
David A. Borde
Detroit
Convention Brings Large Sunday School Delegates
A Sunday school convention drew a large crowd as workers from numerous churches gathered at Fountain City for the annual county gathering. Delegates planned sessions and shared ideas for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain City
Wayne County Sunday School Association Holds First Day
A large Richmond delegation is expected tonight for the Wayne County Sunday School Association convention in Fountain City. The program features addresses by Richmond and Centerville ministers, a welcome by Fountain City, and reports on Sunday school work. The schedule lists devotions, discussions, temperance talks, teacher training, and installation of officers through Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain City
Wayne County, Sunday School ,Association
Fountain City
Kd. Traum
Richmond
W. B. Whitlock
Centerville
R. H. Bunaway
Anna M. Lawrence
Oliver Hiatt
B. W. Halpenny
Asce
Misa Alylna Steen
Sere
Paul Benfeldt
Albert Jones
EW. Hi
Starr Withdraws From Law Firm Robbins Starr Robbins
Harry C. Starr retires from Robbins Starr and Robbins law firm and the firm changes name to Robbins and Robbins as Starr shifts to railroad duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry (. Starr
Harry C. Starr
Robbins, Starr and Robbins
Orm
Robbing
Robbins
Henry County Democrats Launch High Spirit Campaign
Enthusiasm surged as Henry County Democrats begin a campaign drive with renewed energy unseen in years. Party organizers trumpet fresh rallies, volunteer drives, and local outreach to mobilize voters ahead of the upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
Democratic Convention Energizes Henry County Campaign
Reports from New Castle describe a vibrant Henry County Democratic convention with strong turnout. Thomas H. Kubo and Thomas R. Marshall spoke to urging party unity and votes in November while Judge E. W. Felt promoted organization. Marshall addressed a large audience at the opera house praising constitutional government and opposing Roosevelt era policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Geutry
New Castle
Henry County
Ray
Thomas H. Kubo
Thomas R. Marshall
Mr. Kubo
Hationay
E. W. Felt
Greenfeld
Felt
Indiana
Opera House
Young Men's Bryan Club
Imperial Hotel
Marshall
Roosevelt
Bryant
Richmond City Band To Free Balcony Concert At Wescott Hotel
The Richmond city Band with twenty two Richmond residents will give a free concert from the Wescott Hotel balcony next Saturday May 23. Officers include Frank Steinkamp president C M Wilson vice president Charles Weisbrod secretary treasurer Earnest Renk director and Robert Wilson manager with a full roster of cornet clarinet piccolo oboe trombone tuba drums and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Citi
Indiana
Weatott Hotel
Frank F$telnkamp
C. M. Wilson
Charles Weisbrod
Earnest Renk
Robert
Wilson
C. G. Caar
Carl Weisbrod
Raymond Steinkamp
Fred Crowe
Clyde Renk
B. J. Renk
Ernest Lingley
Wim. Barth
R. C. Wilson
Wilbur Hasemelar
Royton Parks
Rosene Walteon
Frank Steintamp
George Renk
Herbert
Albert Foster
Walter Renk
Frank Barr
M. Wilson
Rudolph Welnbrod
Edgar’ Hamilton
William Wilson
Double One Hom Mancies Boost Richmond Standing
Richmond materially improved its percentage standing by winning both games on Thursday. The team secured decisive wins, extending its momentum in the season as detailed in the scoreboard notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Local base running shines as Huntington falls to Van Wert
In an extra inning tilt, Huntington suffered a defeat as Van Wert administered a narrow win. The locals showcased baserunning flair though the late surge proved insufficient to avoid loss.
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van Wert
Huntington
Union County Democrats Meet in Liberty for Nominating Convention
The Democrats of Union County plan a mass convention at the courthouse in Liberty on Saturday to nominate a county ticket. Hon. John W. Kern of Indianapolis and Hon. J. Frank Hall of Rushville will speak as the afternoon focuses on speeches.
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Union County
Court House
Liberty
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
J. Frank Hall
Rushville
van Wert
Huntington
Richmond
Mundie
Wise
Halman to Speak on Socialism in Local Talk
Mr H L A Halman of Texas will address a Friday evening gathering on socialism at the corner of Sixth and Main streets He is en route home from Chicago where he attended the national convention as a delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kettler
Robinson
Boyer
Savern
H. L. A. Halman
Texas
Sixth
Main Streets
Me. Halman
Chicago
Coneention
Memorial Day plans outlined for New Paris Ohio
Arrangements for Memorial Sunday services and Decoration Day exercises are completed. Rev. F G Behner will preach at the Presbyterian church with union music. The G A R and W R C lead the flower committee and cemetery preparations. Richmond Band provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris
F. G Behner
Presbyterian Church
G. A.R
Marei
K. of
Rev
Bennett
New Madison
Richmond
Women Cavalry Impress at Inauguration Parade
In Baton Rouge on May 21 the United Daughters of the Confederacy formed a 100-strong women’s cavalry troop for Governor J. R. Sanders’s inauguration. The group wore white riding outfits with red accents and kept the crowd engaged as the governor passed by.
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Baton Rogue
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
J. R. Sanders
Society Belles
Harlem railroad bridge blown up by dynamite attack
A new bridge under construction for the New York, New Haven & Hartford at Baychester was wrecked by a dynamite blast. Fifty pounds of explosive twisted girders and destroyed the first span. The act followed an earlier attempted wreck on the Harlem river. Authorities suspect striking workers threatening to blow up the bridge over grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harlem
New York,New Haven & Hartford
Baychester
Harlem River
Investigation of School Enumeration to Be Expanded
A report notes gains in school enumeration in cities including Indianapolis prompting an investigation into whether duplicate counting exists across school corporations. It highlights a $1,200,000 semi annual common school fund apportioned by enumeration and considers duplications where children in one family may be counted by two corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolia
Fassat A. Cotton
Sehcor
Cotton
Indiana Grand Army encampment elects officers at Crawfordsville
The thirtieth annual encampment of the Department of Indiana Grand Army of the Republic held in Crawfordsville elected Department Commander John D. Alexander of Bedford and other officers. The Woman's Relief Corps chose Anna Tucker of Noblesville as president with Laura Kalter of Kokomo as second vice president. The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic also named Pearl Wright of Logansport as department president along with other officers. Kokomo and surrounding towns praised the encampment and its reception by visitors.
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Kokomo
Ind
Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Crawfordsville
South Bend
Terre Haute
Crawfordsvilla
Iohn D. Alexander
Bedford
Milton Bell
W. B. Gorsuch
P. M. Elliott
Hammond
I. Brown
Knox
W. W. Dougherty
Indianapolis
Council of Administration
Joseph D. Gaileher
Williamsport
T. B. Wilkinson
Knightstown
D. H. Miler
Franklin
W. P. Myers
Kendallville
J. L. Miller
Jeffersonville
A. R
aAnna Tucker
Noblesville
Laura Kalter
Kokamo
Pearl Wright
Logansport
Emma Beach
Aurora
Rebecca Hammel
Monticello
B. Graves
Lafayette
Ketcham
Progress Toward the Home Coming in Centerville
Centerville Indiana May 21 The advertising committee for the Home Coming Association met at the News Record office. They reported selecting Centerville views for souvenir postcards to be photographed by Bernard Gaiser. Additional committees were tasked with gathering addresses of former residents to send invitations at an upcoming date.
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Centerville
Ind
Home Coming Association
News Record
Panga
Cen+terville
Bernard Gaiser
Térville
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William Murrey
Paul Hartkorn
Orly
Mae Wood
Platt Victor
BE. W. Halpenny
M. J. Baldwin
Eva Campbell
Alpenny
Hla Hartley
F. ¥. Vorin
J. C
G. Raber
Graham
Ifenny
Herman Lode
Sec
Taft
Topyrs
Charles W. Fairbanks
Kuhn
Bryan
the Wescott
Swenty-Two
Union County Democrats
Muncie
Hay
Parker
Bauman
Pierce
Thenfield
Moora
Hichmoad
Moore
Ed Thet
Hell
Fleming
Shinn
Cameron
Batlman
Hurst
Toca
Havrat
Bambaugh
Burns
LA. Halman
Grawfordsville
Alexander
Wis
Anna Tucker
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