Confession Ties Schwandner to Kendall Murder Case
George Schwandner allegedly confessed to killing Joseph Kendall in Elwood Indiana. He stated he took $160 from the body and killed Kendall for the money, later admitting to sharing the funds with Yeley. Schwandner was taken to Anderson jail after being arrested with Yeley.
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George Schwandner
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Rom Washington
Ind
Joseph “Kendall
Madela
Joseph
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Jaik-Fite Ia
Hughes
Silvey
Joseph Bohs
Nau
Schwandnor
Boardiris
Kendall
Wisar
Oeder
Konsald
Washington
Tinplate Company
Dail
Schwandner
Lewis W
Anderson
Nogon
Oto
Yeley
Plac
Goitéation
Baysi
Accesi
Schwananer
Elevator Strike Paralyzes New York Skyscrapers
The city endures a continuing strike by elevator operators causing disruption to downtown workers as the action proceeds into April.
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New York
Iti
Indicted Sheriff Named in Marion County Jail Inquiry
Robert F. Miller, Marion County sheriff, indicted by the county grand jury amid alleged irregularities at the county jail. Nine indictments issued. names withheld pending arrest. Investigation followed disclosures of prisoner abuses and jailers exploiting inmates for favors and unauthorized leave. April 1.
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Robert F. Miller
Marion County
Miller
Pendei
Federal Court of Federal
Ney
Anapolis
Debate on Mexican Request in Senate Apr 17
In Washington the senate debated a Mexican request for U S troops to cross into Mexican territory to attack rebels. Senator Knox noted permission had been refused. The discussion tied to Carranza Obregon factions and a possible revolt that could elevate Obregon to the Mexican presidency, with Sonora movements signaling broader upheaval.
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Senate
Carranza
Knox
Mexico
Eral Obregon
Ie Sonora
Obregon
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Haan
Catanza
Qgbregon
Brown County Leads in Ned East Relief Drive
Brown County Indiana’s smallest county leads the nation in the Ned East Relief appeal. Official city reports indicate Brown County, railroadless and reportedly impoverished, has reached seven times its quota for orphans relief.
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Brown County
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Brown Ity
Uota
Bolsheviki Routed Near Irkutsk by Allied Forces
Bolsheviki advancing toward Irkutsk were routed with heavy losses by combined forces of General Seminov and Japanese troops, according to a war office communiqué issued today.
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Nilrkutsk
Seminov
Japeta
Chicago profiteering charges head to grand jury
In Chicago on April 17 charges of profiteering were presented to the grand jury as federal officials and food dealers were called to testify about price levels influenced by transportation disruptions. The inquiry spans Chicago and New York as officials seek to determine effects on consumer costs.
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Grand Jury
Chicago
New York
Investigation Planned Over Putnamville Farm Conditions
An inquiry was planned today into alleged mistreatment at the state farm in Putnamville. The charges were made in a letter received by N. Durty, secretary of the new board of health, from Charles O. McNulty a former Indianapolis saloon keeper.
Appointment of new district superintendent for state highway
The district of the State appoints a new superintendent for Market Highway from Mitchell to Washington. He will begin duties and oversee main road balance work. He will have trucks, tools, and supplies to provide the best service to the task.
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Mitchell
Washington
Balleen
Eiable Himi
Joint initiation plans for Vincennes Washington Bicknell
The article notes a scheduled Wednesday meeting in Washington to finalize arrangements for a joint initiation involving Bicknell Washington and Vincennes to be held Sunday at Eagle's home. It mentions a large turnout and a luncheon with celebratory mood. Roger Sullivan buried in Chicago with honors as political figure linked to American opportunity.
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Vincennes
Washington
Bicknell
Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Tidnapped Boy Returns
A seven year old boy, W. H. Trimble Jr., returned home to Danving Kentucky wet and bloody with a skull fracture after being abducted by two men while en route to a neighbor's house. Armed men searched Kentucky today for the kidnappers as the boy recovered. Local authorities investigate and pursue suspects.
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Danving
Kentucky
W. H. Trimble, Jr
Hof
Villa Courier Seeks Ammunition for Chihuahua Border Defense
A courier from Villa bandit chief arrives at Asia Prieta Sonora with an urgent appeal for ammunition for followers defending the Chihuahua Sinaloa border from Carranzista forces. Reported secrecy surrounded the ammunition depot destination as soldiers arrived to guard the La Lihel line near the Sonora garrison. Senator Ashhurst denounces Carranza forces as murderers and calls on Arizona authorities to act if the US will not stop border theft. The State Department reportedly considers a clarification statement about permission to move troops into American territory.
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Asia Prieta
Sonora
Asi
Incisco
Carranza
Chinuahua
Agua
Nevada to contest Mary Pickford divorce action
Nevada seeks to set aside Mary Pickford and Owen Mears divorce alleging fraud and collusion. Publication service noted as defense prepares to demur and possible supreme court appeal. Census figures from 1920 are also listed with city population changes.
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Minden
New April
Nevada
Mary Pickford
Owen Mears
Uged
Douglas Fairbanks
Jard Fowler
Fowler
Supreme Court
Carson
City
Nev
Douglas ‘County
Mindén
Nately
Potato prices fall after local engineers boycott
Evansville Indiana reports a potato price drop to 1.20 per peck after a boycott by members of the stationary engineers union and their wives, later joined by the home economics club. The action began when buyers pledged not to purchase potatoes until prices reached 75 cents per peck.
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Evansville
Ind
Union of Stationary Engineers
Azid
Home Economic Club
Confirm Report on Death of Paul R. DeMotit
Berlin dispatch states American authorities verify German Reichswehr reports that Albert Paul R. DeMotit was killed in action. Investigators today confirmed the wartime casualty, noting the loss among deployed forces.
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Berlin
reichsWehr
Paul R. DeMotit
Arrest of DeMott Linked to Ruhr Revolt and Baltic Visit
Ambiguous notes describe DeMott, detained over alleged Ruhr revolt ties, with a passport to visit Baltic states. Reports mention imprisonment in a military prison near a park and an attempted escape triggering continued Ameyerbean authorities investigation.
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Witt
DeMott
Journalisi
Njereng
France
Baltic States
Ruhr
Oldiers
Ameyerbean
Allies Reunited In Paris Conference Ambitions
Paris April 17 Soviet text describes renewed Allied drive to press Italy and Germany to fulfill obligations including immediate disarmament. Premier Maher urged determination ahead of the conference opening Monday, accompanied by Marshall Foch and other officials.
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Paris
Italy
Gerto
Mahee
Monfay
Maralal
Focti
Vincennes State Bank to Open Soon
Vincennes April 17 bank officials announce the Vincennes State Bank will reopen for business by week’s end. State Bank Examiner Charles V Gamp says the bank is nearly ready and no losses to depositors are expected.
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Vincennes State
Vincenes
Alffairs
Vincennes State Bank
Dge
Vincennés State Bank
State
Charles V. Gamp
Loogootee prepared to host a real ball team
A spirited note from Charles Cushing urges Washington readers to support baseball in Loogootee this summer. He praises local efforts, says roads will be repaired for travel, and promises plenty of games if Washington fails to form a team. Loogootee vows readiness to challenge any new squad on request.
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Charles Cushing
Washington
Rail Labor Board Hears Wage Demands As Walkout Nears End
Washington reports indicate the switchmen strike is winding down with 29 arrested leaders in Chicago bail set for 22 and seven released on recognizance. The railroad labor board heard wage demands from W N Doak while managers were represented by T T Whither as traffic resumed across the West and New York district.
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Washington
Chicago
John Grunau
Railroad Labor Board
Washington Terminal
W. N. ‘Doak
T. T. Whither
West
New York
Cork murder verdict ties McCurtain to royal Irish constabulary
A Cork coroner's jury in Ireland finds Thomas McCurtain, former mayor of Cork, murdered by the royal Irish constabulary. The verdict alleges a government conspiracy involving Lloyd George and officials to cover up the killing to ease a paper shortage. The report also notes a Senate bill to admit duty free newsprint for two years.
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Cork Ireland
Thomas McCurtain
Cork
Royal Irish Constabulary
Royal
Lloyd ‘George
Washingon
Senate
House
Smoot
Utah
Prince Joachim Fined After Alden Hotel Incident
Prince Joachim of Berlin was fined 600 marks after a trial over the assault on two French officers at the Adlon Hotel last March. He led a party of Germans who attacked the officers when a German national air was played.
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Joachim Fiied
Berlin
Prince Joachim
Karber
Alden
Joachim
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