Suspect One Arm Wolfe Named in Muncie Slayings
Positive ID of Charles One Arm Wolfe as a man linked to the slayings of Ben ance and his wife in Muncie Indiana. Assistant cashier at Yorktown bank identified Wolfe in a city street encounter with a stranger about 5 PM Friday. Four men reported seeing Wolfe and his companion an hour after the double murder, as Wolfe had been under arson investigation for weeks.
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R Muncie
Ind
Charles
Wolfe
Benance
Gerald Chapman
Muncie
Bank Detective Missing in Indiana Gang Case
Indianapolis, Aug. 16. Harry Webster, superintendent of Indiana Bankers Association protection, says a bank detective is dead and George Anderson leads a gang that raided two Indiana banks and failed a third. The missing operative was last seen before a Detroit raid on July 9. authorities fear he was killed by the gang.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Bankers’ Association
George Anderson
Harry Webster
Protective Department
Anderson
Muncie
Webster
Indiana
Detroit
Barks
Officers Save Negro From Mob in Indiana
In Muncie and Indianapolis a gunfight follows the slaying of Ben Hance and his wife after they allegedly betrayed Charles Chapman. George Anderson and Charles “Dutch” Anderson are sought, with Wolfe jailed and Chapman linked to the crime. Investigations target underworld figures across cities while officials warn of lethal force against suspects.
Arsenal Found In Care Of Beach In Chicago
Police discovered an arsenal at Col. Winfray Beach’s private gate including 47 revolvers 10 daggers and brass knuckles. Beach a deposed federal narcotics chief is charged with trading drugs for stolen goods as part of a crime syndicate across the middle west.
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Chicago
Col
Winfray Beach
Federal
Middle West
Mob tries to seize man in Indiana Harbor basement attack
Aug 15 A mob in Indiana Harbor escorts John Allen after a four year old girl Warnell Crockett identified him as her attacker in her home basement. Police barricade station entry and remove Allen through a back door. Girl treated and identified him with injuries noted.
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Indiana Harbor
Ind
John Allen
Warnell Crockett
Crown Nt
Allen
Chapman Not Yet Informed of Hance Murder Report
Hartford Conn Aug. Gerald Chapman has not been informed of the murder of Ben Hance by alleged former confederates of the prince of bandits near Muncie. Warden Scott of the state prison said no word had reached him.
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Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Ben Hance
Prince of Bandits
Muncie
Warden Scott
Acean
Terre Haute Denied $750,000 City Hall Bonds
Terre Haute, Aug. 15. The state tax board refused a petition by the city of Terre Haute to issue $750,000 in bonds for a new city hall. The board ruled the proposed issue exceeds the city's taxing power to repay.
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Terre Haute
Apolis
Haute
Production of soft coal shows increase in output
The Bureau of Mines reported a rise in soft coal production while anthracite output declined slightly despite a walkout that began on September 1.
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Bureau of Mines
Three New Oil Wells to Be Drilled in Daviess County
Week marks a critical period for the oil field in southern Daviess County as three wells, two at Big Windy and one north of Maysville in Washington township, are expected to begin drilling. Local prospectors and Lawrenceville investors Fred Hartman and Walter Sargent see hopeful signs, with plans for additional wells if these prove productive.
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Daviess County
Maysville
Washington Township
Fred Hartman
Walter Sargent
Lawrenceville
Singleton
John M. Peek
C.D. McCracken
Fe Maysville Road
Lee Singleton
Milo
Singleton Farm
Swann School
Caumback
Governor Fields to Investigate Charge in Kehoe Case
Governor Fields promised an official investigation of conduct unbecoming a officer charges against Adj. Gen. Kehoe of the Kentucky National Guard with a removal request. Brig. Gen. Carter, commander of the Kentucky brigade, filed the charges.
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Frankfort
Fields
Adj
Kehoe
Kentucky National Guard
Carter
Kentucky
Persimmon Brigade Reunion Slated for Sept Nine
Members of the local G A R Post plan a Persimmon Brigade reunion for September at the G A R League Home on North Clinton Street Indianapolis. Veterans who served with Persimmon Brigade are urged to attend.
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G. A. R. Post
Troiana
North Clinoi Street
Indianapolis
Persimmon Brigade
Woman’s remark on love counted in unclear speech
A fragmented quote shows a woman saying nobody seems to understand but she insistently states she loves count. The item notes her remarks were made just before a scheduled departure for home and that the event was postponed rather than cancelled.
Farmer Arrested in Columbus for 40 Gallon Still Found
Eden Burns, a wealthy farmer in Bartholomew county, was held in jail on August 15 on a charge related to a 40 gallon still found in a corn field on his farm. Local authorities reported the discovery and the case awaits further legal action.
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Columbus
Ind
Eden Burns
Bartholomew County
Mrs. Cushing Dies at 73 After Illness
Mrs. John Cushing died at her home in Cotee after years of failing health. Funeral services were held today. She was 73 and survived by four sons Vester and T of Linton, and one daughter.
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Cushing
John Cushing
Cotee
Vester
Linton
Seymour Colored Girl Loses Purse On Train
Iren Clifton of Seymour says she lost a purse on B and O accommodation train No 66 Tuesday morning near North Vernon. It held her ticket and 15 dollars in cash. The conductor retraced a half mile but no purse was found. Herschel Dixon aided in the search and the purse remained missing.
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Iren Clifton
Seymour
North Vernon
Daytonhip
Herschel Dixon
Grand Jurors Hear Son-In-Law's Story In Evansville Case
Vanderburgh county grand jury at Evansville heard Edward McGovern describe what he knew about the case involving the death of the woman. Prosecutor Hardin said further investigation hinges on a few leads from deputy sheriffs working the mystery.
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Duly Williams
Vanderburgh County Grand Jury
Evansville
Edward McGovern
Lenin
Hardin
Five Best Radio Features From Major Stations Tonight
Listings show WJZ New York WGY Schenectady WRC Washington WFI Philadelphia WEAF New York KOA Denver and WOAW Omaha scheduling concerts and personalities. Programs include municipal band concert Ferdinand Himenale and WEAF birthday party with Arthur Hays organist and Dr Applecarde.
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WJZ
New York
WGY
Schenectady
WRC
Washington
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
KOA
Denver
Municipal Band
WFI
Philadelphia
Ferdinand Himmanele
WEAF
WOAW
Omaha
Arthur Hays
Applecarde
Dogs Kill Eleven Sheep on Armstr ong Farm
Ray Armstrong of Reeve township reports heavy losses from dogs killing sheep. Starting with sixteen, eleven were killed between August 7 and August 12. Two dogs, a red ticked Airedale and a white dog with yellow spots, were blamed. Armstrong fenced part of his farm and notes many older farmers have quit sheep due to the issue.
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Ray Armstrong
Reeve Township
Merong
Airdale
Armstrong
Armst
Cere
Aviators Missing Since July Flight From Chicago
A land water and air search renewed for three missing aviators who left Chicago on July 27 bound for Detroit. The flyers are Morris Earl Banker, Ga Earth Banker, and Eugene Coutelier.
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Chicago
Detroit
Morris Earl
Ga . Earth
Eugene Coutelier
Indiana Guardsmen Returning Home Sunday
Indiana National Guardsmen completed two weeks of annual encampment at Camp Knox Kentucky and began breaking camp. The unit will arrive at home armories tomorrow after a week more of jet training. Governor Jackson, visiting the camp, reviewed a parade of about 7,000 Indiana and Kentucky guardsmen yesterday.
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Camp Knox
Indiana National
Driver Nearly Killed as Car Plunges in Ditch
Petersburg Indiana August 15 Mark Dedman son of Dedman of Petersburg Went to sleep while using an automobile on State Highway No 40 nine miles east of here The car jumped a ditch and struck a telephone pole Oxxie Erwin riding in the car was hurled through the windshield and an artery in his hand was cut He almost died before a physician could be summoned Six stitches were needed Dedman and Pete Minnis escaped with slight bruises.
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Petersburg
Ind
Mark Dedman
Eee Dedman
W W
Here
Thabney
Oxxie Erwin
Dedman
Pete Minnis
Sheriff pursues crowd at Walnut and East Third Streets
Sheriff Jonee faced a large audience today at the Walnut and East Third streets intersection as police documented a raucous scene. More than 100 quarts of home brew and one gallon of white mule liquor were destroyed in the incident.
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Jonee
Walnut
East Third Streets
U ‘S
Arnold Faith Buried at Plainville
Burial of Arnold Faith aged 18 son of Millard and Sallie Faith took place at Plainville after he died at home near Sand born on August 11 from rheumatism following influenza. He is survived by his parents and brothers Walter Albert Clifford and Norwan.
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Arnold Faith
Millard
Sallie Faith
Sandborn
Plainville
Walter
Albert
Clifford
Norwan
Fund to bring home World War I soldier from Belgium
A Bartholomew county drive in Columbus Indiana seeks funds to repatriate the body of Orville Meyer a former Col boy who died on the battlefield in World War I His mother Mrs Mary Wilkerson now of Decatur Illinois plans to travel to Belgium to recover his remains The War Mothers Gold Star club of Decatur joins the appeal assisting in raised funds
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Columbus
Ind
Bartholomew County
Orville Meyer
Colboy
Belgium
Mary Wilkerson
Decatur
War Mothrs
Gold Star Club of
Eleven Hurt as Swing Collapses at Picnic
In Farmersburg Indiana eleven people were injured when a large swing collapsed at the Old Settlers' picnic. Several were badly hurt but all are expected to recover.
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Farmersburg
Ind
Kelley Freed on Trespass Charge in Cannelburg
Joe Kelley of Cannelburg was convicted on trespass charges from an affidavit by Leo Alvey and fined one dollar plus costs, then released after serving time. Alvey recently paid a fine for assault and battery on Kelley.
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Kelly
Joe Kelley
Cannelburg
Leo Alvey
Alvey
Assult
Kelley
Vandals Mar North Vernon High Paints Staged Rooms
Citizens in North Vernon condemn vandalism at the new North Vernon High School where several individuals entered and damaged freshly painted walls in three recitation rooms, leaving chalk marks and graffiti amid outrage.
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North Vernon
North Vernon High School
Engineer Repeats Halt Ends Train Run Near Decatur Indiana
An engineer stopped a Cincinnati Indianapolis Western train about half a mile west of Marshall Indiana after seven cars derailed. No injuries were reported though the cars carried ore and freight.
Pardons Petition Reopened for Warren T. McCray Texas
Indianapolis officials revive Warren T. M s pardon application. District Attorney Ward will review the bulky letters from Attorney General Sargent sent from Washington. Cavins, acting in Ward s absence, declines to publish contents as Homer Elliott, former district attorney, consults after receipt.
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Indianapolis
Warren T.M
Ward
Sargent
Washington
Express
Cavina
Attroney
Cavins
Homer Elliott
McCray
Cavis
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