Reward Offered for Geo Cole Slayer
The Rébre township murder of farmer George Cole last October prompts a $300 county reward for the arrest and conviction of the killer. A vivid account recalls Cole, working in a southeastern county field, shot in the back as he faced corn stalks. the grand jury failed to secure evidence to convict.
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Geo. Cole
George Cole
Rébre Township
Board of Commissioners
George Colr
Tie
Corp
Jonod Cole
Grand Jury
Livery Changes Hands Amid Property Debates
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a transfer of livery interests and disputed property matters. Key names and dates unavailable due to unreadable text. focus remains on the apparent change in ownership and ongoing discussions surrounding the property.
President Deep Impression Ant Japanese Legilators Push Vote
A fragmented clipping notes President made a deep impression while observers predict that Japanese legislators will push their measures to a vote. The text is garbled but conveys urgency over imminent legislative action and international reaction.
Be River Committee Debates Protective Bill At Assembly
Fragmented text shows a committee debate on a measure to protect a named entity from invasion and broader topics including national ad, segregation, and public health. The garbled OCR references a judiciary volunteer vote and a bill under consideration with supporters and opponents discussed.
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Favora Drow
Raita
Thera
Sts
Oklahoma Cases Take Turn in Bank Guaranty Law Fight
Court refuses to advance state bank guaranty law as Oklahoma cases unfold. The decision delays proceedings in a high-stakes dispute involving financial guarantees and regulatory actions. Local officials and industry observers await higher court guidance on statutory interpretations.
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United Statec
Bun Crse
State Bank Guaranty
County Local Option Repeal Set for House Vote Tomorrow
Indianapolis Feb 2 The Kleckner local option repeal bill advances in the House with a near party line vote. Democrats claim forty-six for repeal with several absent, Republicans Hewling and Shroedar reportedly ready to back repeal, potentially giving the measure enough support to pass. The bill would restore township and ward local option while suspending business for thirty days after first offense and revoke licenses on second offense.
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Ind&anapolis
Ind
Kleckner
Tolver House
UnOase
Chrisney
Clare
Jottsegalk
Husteller
Madigan
Marsh Meniman
Sicks
Douglass
Murphy
Hauck
Coehrap
Stephens
Hewhlg
Shroedar
Republicana
Eppes
Courier-Journalelles
Democrats
Lower
Hou
Hale Murder Case Delayed by Special Venire
In a crowded courtroom at Michigan City the Hale murder trial proceeds on a special venire of sixty men as jurors await selection. The court is busy this afternoon and witnesses fill the room while jurors have not yet been chosen at press time.
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Michigan City
Hale
Jery Hau
Employers Liability Bills Rise in Indiana Legislature
The Indiana legislature debates reform measures including employers liability, local option repeal, and expanding state military establishment. Committees study Beal and Bland bills, with potential provisions on contributory negligence and coverage for common carriers. Staff report on Draper claim to state will be delivered Wednesday. school book legislation and public office investigations also loom this week.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Culver Miliary Academy
Dbs
Ihs
Judiciary A
Stotsenburg
Beal
Bland
Kane
Supreme Court
Bloteenberg
Cox
William H. Drapler
Hanly
Democrats
Bguas
Chrisney Sald
Cox and
Shes
Halieck
Brolley
Joshua Prea Padtir
Meridan
Bochgteh
House
Not Guilty Verdict For Harry Axtell In Embezzlement Case
In Bloomington Indiana on a February day, Harry Axtell was found not guilty by a jury after a two week trial over alleged embezzlement of city funds. Defense attorney Henley delivered a closing defense asserting conspiracy by prominent local figures who he said sought to railroad Axtell. Axtell, once a wealthy builder, faced ruin and claimed his assets were seized to cover shortages while he proclaimed his innocence.
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Hloomington
Ind
Harry A. Axtell
Axtell
Jtliing
Settled Question on Wopain To Marry Residence Rule
Importantly the Fort Wayne survey reports a divided view on whether a woman may marry a resident of Indiana after thirty days of state residence. Judge Marsh holds the resident requirement as to county, with the city view gaining citizenship relevance. The decision notes ongoing debates during his tenure on the Jefferson-Vie bench.
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Wopain
Jeferson
Jaydes K. Marsh
Jeferson- Vie
Fire Insurance Rate Hike Sparks Industry Debate
The Howdish and European fire insurers reportedly push higher rates after recent losses in San Francisco and Baltimore. An industry insider criticizes the move as unwarranted and urges restraint while noting some U.S. and European firms are overreacting. A person associated with the case, Megan Davis, returned to Terre Haute today.
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Anivs
San Francie
Baltimore
Oman
America
Adsania
Death of Keo Dickson in Wheatland at age fifty two
Keo Dickson aged fifty two died Sunday at Wheatland due to fever. He had been a county resident for many years and was well known to a wide circle of acquaintances. Funeral held today at home in Wheatland.
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Keo Dicbson
Jake Mar- UN
Wheatland
Honlebeek
Switchman Sued for Divorce in Anox Circuit Court
Blackburn, wife of a B. O. Southwestern switchman at Mead, sues for divorce in the Anox circuit court. The action names the husband as defendant and alleges grounds for dissolution of the marriage.
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Mer Blackburn
B. . O. Southwestern
Mead
Anox
Fratpox Case Reported Near Linton Indiana
Smallpox case in Linton Indiana reported February 2 with Asa Lage as the patient. Health authorities confirmed the outbreak near the western edge of town about four miles from the corporation limits. Franking privilege granted in Washington for Frances Folsom Cleveland and Mary Lord Harrison during their lifetimes.
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Linton
Ind
Asa Lage
Washington, D. C
Frances Folsom Cleveland
President Cleveland
Mary Lord Harrison
Harrison
Senate
Nugent Named Delegate to National Tariff Commission
Thomas Nugent has been appointed by Mayor Thomas Nugent to represent the city at the National Tariff Commission meeting in Indianapolis February 12 and 13. The session aims to revise the present tariff, with leaders from across the country attending in Tomlinson Hall, a crowd likely to fill five thousand seats. Taft praised the meeting as a worthy cause and delegates include T. B. Laycock and Wilt Hooley in Indianapolis.
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Thomas Nugent
United States
Commission
Indianapolis
Lkely
Tomlin
Som
Indianapois
Russell
Washington
Indland
T. B. Laycock
Wilt Hoopey
Taft
Jury Selection Larceny Case Sentences Hale Murder Suspect
Jong Alegree, 39, pleaded guilty to larceny in the Hale murder case and was sentenced to prison. He admitted robbing Daily's Hand Store, with overall punishment set from one to eight years.
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John Alld
Hale
Jong Alegree
Daily
County Option Election Set for February 23 in Davis County
County commissioners plan a February 23 local option election to decide the sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage in Davis County. The act, passed during a special session, provides appointment of election officials in favor and against prohibition, ballot duties, and the outcome's effects on licenses. The county has appropriated 1078.10 for election expenses.
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Daviess County
Addie
Dillard
Joseph Faust
James Gogao
Circuit Court
Board of Election’ Commissionere
Sach
Board of Commissioners
Auch County
Court House
County Board of Comminstobers
Aald
Arthur Infant of Steele Township Dies Saturday
Arthur infant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John, Steele Township, died Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Plainville.
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John,Arthur
Steele Township
Plainville
Streets Recalled as Snow Thaws Nagging Delays
City streets remain in poor condition after thawing all day. Residents rely on overshoes as cast off shoes gain popularity. Skating drew crowds and many youths enjoyed the activity despite the rough sidewalks and lingering slush.
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Jelty
Knights of Columbus fair totals and daughters stand
The Loegoater Knights of Columbus fair last week raised 1130 dollars. An additional 125 dollars was earned by the Daughters of Isabella at the fancy stand.
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Loegoater
Daughters of Isabella
Deaths of Two Children Aged Six Months and Two Years
Timothy M Kavankaugh six months old son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Kavankaugh north of Caynesburg died Thursday. Burial at St Peters cemetery Saturday. William M Myers age two son of Mr and Mrs Ottis Myers near BP 30m died Wednesday.
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Timothy M
Patrick Kavanaugh
Caynesburg
Peter's Cemetery
William M., jBge
Mra
Ottis Myers
Three New Bridges Ordered by County Commissioners
The county commissioners directed the civil engineer to prepare plans and specifications for three new bridges. The Smith bridge of concrete in Steele township, the Boland bridge of concrete in Steele township, and the Thomas Hill bridge of steam in Washington townships. Cifat Tharp Jr from Cincinnati was visiting his parents for a few days.
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Smith Aoe
Steele Township
Boland
Steela Township
Thomas Hill
Washington Town
Cifat Tharp, Jr
Cincinnati
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