Harden Hale Acquitted After Ten Hour Jury Deliberation
The Hale murder trial concluded with the jury finding Harden Hale not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the shooting. The verdict came after a ten hour deliberation amid public tension, with the judge cautioning against demonstrations as officials investigated disruptions in the courtroom. Hale’s fate now hinges on pending sanity proceedings and potential appeals.
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Hale
Court House
Paie
Houghton
Yellown
Sherif Colbert
Corotion
Old Soldier Falls Forty Feet to Death at Shoals
Jamon Willan, sixty, a Shoals pensioner, died after falling from a bluff about forty feet near the river and into the water below. Locals deem it an accidental fall as the body was recovered soon after with fatal skull injuries. The funeral arrangements were set with many mourners from the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamon Willan
Williama
Shoals
Gome
Matthews quits Metropolitan Life for bowling alley venture
James Matthews, long time assistant superintendent at Metropolitan Life Insurance in the city, has resigned to devote himself to his bowling alley. He was regarded as one of the best insurance men to call on the city, and many will regret his departure from the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mmtthews
Metropoltan Life Insurance Company
Matthews
Valentine Party at Sanford Home Hosts Guests
One of the prettiest affairs of the era gathered at Miss Sanford's home Sunday afternoon for a Valentine party. Guests included Miss Marie Lille of Petersburg. Harts were cleaned in evidence and a luncheon was served to attendees.
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Valentine
Hertiman
Sanford
Marie Lille
Petersburg
Legislative program prompts party line shifts
Fragmented OCR text outlines Senate and House actions on public banking, public notices, and monetary policy. It hints at amendments and committee actions, with unclear names and dates. The piece remains uncertain about which bills advance and how they affect public banking or public contracting.
Senate to Amend House Liquor Bill
Republican members press for changes in the bill as Senate lines up amendments to the House liquor measure. The dispute centers on provisions on licensing and enforcement and highlights partisan friction ahead of a vote.
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Senate
Tomlison
Indiana Senate Weekend Debate Shapes Roadhouse Bill
The Indiana legislature reconvened with a packed week ahead and strong work momentum. Debate centers on a Tomlinson bill repealing county option and a road house amendment limiting saloon rights near cities, raise questions on police jurisdiction, with passage hinges on Republican support and Senate amendments.
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Tadingapalls
Ind
Legialethre
Benote
House
Senate
Durre
Democrata
Theoplap
Conference
Bvraneville
Hewlz
Othes
Sack
Indiana Legislature on Home Stretch in General Assembly
Indiana's 63rd legislature nears the end as key measures loom. Battles over the Garrard bill, a Sunday baseball reading, and the Protor Tomlinson local option bill shape the week. Senator Mattingly backs one opponent of capital punishment, while the Pearson employers’ disability pen bill and Mattingly child labor bill advance for possible second readings.
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Indiana General Assembly
Ok Uills
Imag
Senate
Mattingly
Chafroima
Committee On Public Morals
Claypool
Senate Chamber
Pearson
Isablilry
Committee On Judicaria
Senator Cos
Indianapolis
Knights of Columbus Carnival Opens With Vaudeville Show
The Knights of Columbus carnival features vaudeville and minstrel acts led by Interlocutor Charles Kidwell. Rehearsals completed, the big hall on William H. Kiefer Avenue glows with red, white and blue decor and electric lighting. The program includes songs by Ralph Martin and Paul Gilson, with performers Charles Osman and others, plus amateur vaudeville stints.
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Wiliam H. Kiefer
Carpenters and Dec
Vrstors
Washington
Ly Ty
Charles Kidwell
Charles Qamon
Ivin Whiman
John Kretz
Gibson
Bain Farris
Ben Cradley
Orele
Harry Fromme
Ted Wallis
Ralph Alara
Key Smiley
Roy Weeble
Donald Elis
Ralph Martin
Paul Gilson
Sweet Lora Lee
Faust Falters in 6000 Race at Auditorium rink
At the auditorium rink, Faust of Terre Haute failed to live up to his boast as the state’s amateur fast skater. Haines of Vincennes led from the start and beat Faust by more than a lap, with Swing of this city second and far behind Faust. The event drew locals including George Stones, who was visiting relatives and works in a Vincennes jewelry store.
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Audiorium
Faust
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Hals
Haines
Swing
Hains
George Stone Sient Sundar
Old Groom Resents Chimney Siege At Valentine Day Wedding
In Kokomo Indiana on February 13 a 76 year old groom Edward Power openly confronted guests during a wedding episode. His bride Nannie Shively 45 fled the scene as a mob assaulted the house with loud instruments and noises. After the roof was capped and chimneys shot, the couple left the home amid a scattering of officers and bystanders.
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Kokomo
Beilin
Edward G. Power
Nannie Shively
Frigods
Sesser's Family Pensioned After Jail Transfer
Evansville Indiana February. James and Harry Langden were moved from Rockport to the state reformatory for a sentence of two to four teen years for poaceaute and battery with intent to kil. A town marshal was injured during the arrest when one man held him and the other shot out an eye, leaving the marshal blind. Rockport to provide for the Lessor family for life. Funeral today for Reverend Daniel Yassett Leach of Boney Gap Illinois featured a canned sermon and prayer delivered via phonograph to be used at the funeral.
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Evansville
Ind
James
Harry Langden
Rockport
State Reformatory
John Lesser
Lessor
Daniel Yassett Leach
Boney Gap
Mlinois
Evansville Man Stabbed While Aiding Woman in Alley
Alfred Wilkes, of Evansville, was stabbed in the back early Sunday morning while trying to help a woman who was assaulted in an alley. The unidentified attacker followed Wilkes and stabbed him. Wilkes’s condition is critical. Police report no crew. Charles G. Sefrit has left for Indianapolis for a few days.
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Evansville
Ind
Alfred Wilkes
Cilr
Wilkes
Wilkey
Charles G. Sefrit
Indianapolis
Seventy Five Laid Off at Evansville Shops
About seventy five men in the female department of the shops of the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad at Evansville have been laid off due to slack work. It is expected that the special committee preparing a pension system for 80000 B and O system employees will complete their work by June 1. The use of the system will help retain experienced men in the employ of the company.
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Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad
Evansville
Lake Region Storm Halts Telegraph and Telephone Service
A severe storm disrupted communication across Lake Region, interrupting Telegraph and Telephone lines. Crews work to restore service as outages affect local residents and businesses. Repairs target damaged poles and lines with weather conditions delaying full restoration. Accurate timelines remain uncertain.
Wires Pulled to Ground In Severe Winter Storm
A sweep of sleet and high winds cripples rail traffic across the Midwest and South. Chicago reports record disruption as telegraph and telephone lines fail, with widespread power and communications outages from Ohio to Wisconsin. In Vicksburg and coastal Texas areas, property damage and injuries occur amid the brutal weather.
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St Louie
Louisiana
Texas Gulf Coast
Beaumont
Mississippi
Larned
Vicksburg
Kanesa
Oklahoma
Texas
Houston
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Ohio
Cleveland
Sandusky
Gulf State
Mias
Vicksburg Herald
Burglars Rob Dental Parlors Third Time
Burglars entered Smiley and VanOsdal dental parlors late Saturday, stealing about $60 in gold from a safe. The crime, the third at this location, involved possible key or skeleton key entry and left the front door unlocked by morning. Investigators find no arresting leads as thieves may sell gold locally. Another report notes thefts at Mt. Vernon clinics with $500 in gold filings and crowns from four dentists.
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Smiley & VanOsdal
K. of C
Fourth Street
Main Street
Dellings
Smiley E Vantistal
Dan
Mt. Vernon
Indiana
Tom Thumb Wedding Planned For Tuesday Night
A Tom Thumb wedding is scheduled at the home of Rev J M Douglass tomorrow night. The groom is Howard Knapp and the bride Eleanor Gardiner. Attendants include Bert Cochran Robert Cowenis Laura May Ony and Mary Helen Douglass. The ceremony will be at Bo lock and performed by Jack Winston with a small bridal party and choir.
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Blace
J. M. Douglass
Howard Knapp
Misa Eleanor Gardiner
Gera Wallace
Little Misa Louise Winston
Faragis
Marion Bordera
Mary Louise Barnett
Élock
Jack Winston
Bert Cochran
Robert Cowenis
Laura May Ony
Mary Helen Douglass
Mlas
Baronetta Landla
Mary Carruthers
Margaret Nanny
Donald Neal
John Scudder
Myron Black
Louis ‘Bakridge
Indiana House Members and Tomlinson Bill Linkages
Indianapolis correspondence notes the Indiana House membership shows diverse professions among lawmakers connected to the Tomlinson bill. Ministers Magea and His nether align with temperance aims. several Democrats and a Republican farmer support repeal and local option laws. The piece also lists multiple lawmakers by occupation, including merchants, lumbermen, physicians, manufacturers, lawyers, and others, suggesting no single group dominated the votes.
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Cincimati Enquirer
Magea
Clay
Owen
Tomlinson
Askren
Moss
Pierson
Rentsehler
Rodsbaugh
Shirley
Wagner
Racey
Remberger
Kayser
Stephens
Strickland
Roggen
Hewig
Boston
Dusinces
Tomlison
Faulkner
Tnodlapa
Garrard
Mqnor
Coble
Foot
Douglaes
Gifford
Gailibraith and
Stahl
Seidensticker
Seidensticker, “Mitchell, McGrims
Behymer
Harris
Hasek Sunkel
Sweeney
Smith
Hansh
Schroeder
Regub
Jean
Beaver
Brol‘lay
Gauss
Indianapolis
Tems
Peenart
A Valuable Suggestion on Eyestrain and Optics Testing
The notice explains eye strain from reading causing headaches and blurred vision due to refractive errors. It promotes a modern optical parlor offering free examinations and guarantees satisfaction. It invites readers with eye trouble to visit for tests and asserts use of best methods and patient testimonials.
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Scott Undertaking Company
Eeonhain Undertaking Company
Funeral Directors
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Indiana Legislature
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Charles Osman
Charivari
Sesser
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Toledo
Buffalo
Lake Erie
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Joseph Gatusky
Te Minalog
New York
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Lusitania
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Here
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VanOsdal
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Gardiner
Bernadette
Mary Fanning
Montgomery
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