Murder Trial Reveals Suspect Schwander Confession
George Schwander, 20, of Washington Indiana, was sentenced to life for the murder of Joseph Kendall, 50, in Elwood. The court questioned the full confession, suggesting the boy was used as a tool by others. Kendall worked at the Union Traction power house. Schwander testified he did not grasp the crime's meaning at the time.
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United Press
Andersen
Ind
George Schwaniier
Washington
Ife
Jossph Kendall
Miwood
Schwandner
Tudge
Schwandser
Schwandnaer
Judseraci
Schwander
Marshall Moaten
J. C. Fitzpatrick
Schwandar
Washingston
Traysville
Noy
George Windoffer
Samuel Johnson
Attor
Etek
Idbsaeaee
Kendall
Union + Tractionsi
Ander
Elwood
Sudden Deaths Link Local Farmer and Neighbor
A Montgomery County farming family counts a third sudden death in a year after Frank Dixon dies at his home. Wording suggests possible heart attack. Dixon, aged in the late 40s or 50s, left a widow and several children. The Read family and other relatives are noted as prominent in the area. services and burial were arranged locally.
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Frank LA di Dixon
Mr. Dixon
Dixon
Casa Waters
Montgomery
Mare
Win
Jane Vant
Leo Tixon
Warren
Flar Fieres
Tives
Shmart
Denver
Cole
Porsd Cahill
Moenigomrai
Legislature to Be Called Soon for State Maintenance
In Indianapolis Anne 19 the Ibal and legislature will be convened in the near future to authorize appropriations totaling 361000 for state institutions. The action includes transferring 299090 from the general fund to the Institutional Maintenance Fund as part of the plan. Gomes Pe Goodrich intends to issue the call once arrangements are ready, with a date to follow.
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Indianapolis
Anne
Ibaland
Aurizg Ithedactiln
Fotho Us Elbuss
Palmer McAdoo Cox On First Ballot For National Ticket
Ohio Governor William McAdoo and General Palmer are seen as likely to win on the first ballot for the national convention. Norman Mack, national committeeman, predicts a company of campaign managers is en route. McAdoo declines to discuss the platform, while insiders expect a hard fight over a pro tax plank.
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Gefes
Gal
Govuf
Ohio
William McAdoo
Palmer
Nberatic National Conveniantisco
Norman Mack
Tork
Micki
Unclear fragmentary text from a local notice or ad
Fragmentary lines mention a bike event with a meeting and inflation, unclear names and dates. It reads like a corrupted notice or timetable with scattered phrases about preparation and a large class. No clear people places or concrete actions emerge.
Gompers Defeated Over Government Rail Ownership Plan
Samuel Gompers faced a decisive defeat as the American Federation of Labor convention endorsed government ownership and operation of railroads. The vote, 29 059 to 8 349, followed a two day clash in Montreal, and ministers and railroad workers rallied to back the proposal despite Gompers warning that 108 000 railroad workers would become government employees.
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Montreal
Railroada
American Federation of Labor
Hiumbolan League Jalthough
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
J ’ Cheeys
James Frankin
Boilermakers
Inton
Compfrd
Samuel Gomera
Gom
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Taft
Two Hurt When Caboose Upsets Near Lebannon
Two men, Summers and Dant, suffered injuries when the caboose of Freight Train 34 derailed after a drawbar failed near Lebanon. Engineer Hughed remained uninjured as the train split and turned over. Summers dislocated his right arm with cuts, Dant had several cuts, both taken to Klein Hospital for treatment. A third crew member, John Hughed, escaped with minor injuries. Local authorities investigated the derailment and noted no further damage. The incident occurred in the afternoon on a routine run, drawing medical attention to the Klein Hospital.
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West Main Street
Ar Dant
John Hughed
Stario
Lebanion
Klein Hompsihere
Political factions clash over Democratic National Committee strategy
The text outlines tensions within the Democratic Party as leaders argue over endorsements and ticket choices for the presidential campaign. Virgil HinSha and Watkog, chairing key committees, challenge ONdr support and discuss third party implications, signaling a fractured stance ahead of the primary.
Schlegel Divorced Case Details Emerge In New York
In New York aiaSchlegel faces a closely questioned divorce case involving Kraus. District Attorney notes a preliminary inquiry with detectives probing movements and a whist expert tied to a mansion linked to the alleged incident. Marie Ladsén is cited as a key witness in the unfolding inquiry.
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New York
Schlegel
Bugh
Fola Kraus
Miss Kraus
Anne
Fridge von Sehlegell
Schlegell
Marie Ladsén
Harding Out Bull Cde Our Harding Out Bull Cde Our
Fragmentary OCR text references Harding and progressives, mentioning Walter Bragg and 1918, with unclear context and garbled phrasing. The readable bits suggest a political note about Harding, progressives, and a wartime or postwar setting, but specifics are missing.
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Harding
German industrial drive tied to Zeppelin patents
A scrambled report notes Germany seeking capital through Zeppelin patent ties as American Ford and Goodyear figures discuss production. The item mentions plans to place patents on the market to bolster hard pressed German industry amid wartime pressures.
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Germany
Henry Ford
America
Flin
Goodyear’ Tire & 3
Com- Zeppeling
Zeppelin
Federal officers search for stills in Washington
Federal officers and Sheriff G. Faith conducted raids in Washington to crack down on violations of the Agua Inn. The first raid targeted a soft drink vehicle with nothing found. Four officers reported two illicit stills may be hidden somewhere in Washington.
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Washington
Sherift
Igh
G. Faith Bopad
Aquor Inn
Prisoner Raves and Noris Pursuit in Local Burglary Case
There were no developments today in the Qbbety case. James Mallett posted bond while a criminal man was jailed awaiting a doctor’s assessment. Norris, wanted for the Hubris girl abduction, eluded sheriffs as reports claim possible sightings near Washington. Weather notes report a high of 93 and low of 70 yesterday.
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James Mallett
Norris
Washington
Pwdeh Novis
Timaci
Jury Will Get Case At Four O Clock Today
A Evansville field hearing details the whiskey ring case as 78 defendants face indictments. At 4 o clock jurors will consider five guilty verdicts. several officials are released from charges while others plead.
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Dianapolic
Lalealitt
Evansville
Pofeal
Witneess
Imad Bing Senial
Cage
Tod Nl
Indiana
Pegan
Eranae
A.booth
ES Ty
Carl [Priesch
Wiliam Morris
Charles Smith
Noch Weir
Barker
James Trgut
Efn
William Fuchs
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Schmitt
Abie
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Henderson
Masa
Kiymag
Aly
Andy Frieda
Mt Carmel Police Chief Held Without Bond Following Coroner Inquiry
Coroner's jury examined the Mt Carmel case on the m vote incident involving a railroad engineer. The police chief was held without bond until the next grand jury session in November. The state attorney, currently away, plans to request a special session upon return. Local officials expect further actions as investigations continue.
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Slanker
J. M. Jaune
Ehief
Elievead
Mt. Carmel
Friand
Lawrdadeviste
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