Death of Robert La Follette Ends A Progressive Era
Robert La Follette dies at 70 after a long career as Wisconsin governor and U S senator. The progressive leader, famed for railing against corporate machine politics, helped push tax reform and rail regulation, and his absence signals a marked shift in national politics. He was a central figure in the recall of the railroad rate system and in establishing state primary laws.
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Wisconsin
Minors Barred From Stephenson Hearing
Noblesville Indiana June 18 Judge Hines barred minors from a bail hearing for D.C. Stephenson after ruling the testimony was unsuitable for younger listeners. The court room buzzed as several girls home from Nailene left the chamber amid a tense scene. A woman in a red hat drew glances toward the Ku Klux Klan leader, who faced the proceedings with a wary silence.
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Nailene
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Noblesville, Inc
Madge Oberholtzer
Indianpolis
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Bar! Klenck
Farl Gentry
Miss Oberholtzer
Ayete
George Oberholtzer
Oberholtzer
Eph Inman
Beatrice Spratley
Remy
Miss Spratley
EROATON MEETS RESLECT HINDMAN TRUSTEES MEET
Trustees and Superintendent E Gilley met at Boga township to discuss election of an advance officer and other matters. The session covered use of tests, books, supplies, and staff plans for the coming term. tentative teacher lists for next year were reviewed by the trustees.
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Arrangi Nenty Institute
Point Mt Vt
Farmer fatally struck by lightning in Indiana field
Nes, Ind on June 18 reports Albert er Ad a farmer living in ateatantly killed Wednesday when a lightning bolt hit him as he worked in a field. His clothing torn, legs seared, watch in pocket saved but failed to protect. He was thinning corn when struck. wife Brinkman driving nearby. survivors include Floyd, Grace, Earl.
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Gas Slayers Charged After Fatal Patient Deaths
In California on June 8 a Dr UR was charged with killing two people in a bizarre case tied to gas administration after a tooth extraction. Investigators say his wife testified to a death test and potential overdose. The deputy city official related to the case is involved.
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Police clear up fragmented arrest notes from Saturday night
Unclear OCR fragment details a police encounter involving a patrolman, arraignment notes, and a minor courtroom incident. Names and specifics are obscured, but references to a bottle and a home confrontation suggest a small disturbance leading to a brief hold or intake.
Daviess County Taxes and Court Proceedings Highlight Indiana News
Daviess county records show $2,550.60 more this year for personal property assessment than last year, with total spending of $8,780.60 versus $6,230 previously. Washington township led in cost, while Noblesville reports ongoing legal hearings related to Miss Madge Oberholtzer’s murder case and Stephenson bond fights.
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Virgil Grannan
Elmore
Bogard
Madison
Faiman Testifies on Shepherd Payment Dispute
Faiman described an arrangement where Shepherd allegedly offered to pay $100000 for a disputed estate share, insisting on a quarter of Billie’s $1,000 estate and later accepting $100000. He recalled pressing for $200000 and Shepherd denying the entire charge, with background about medical school tainted by bacteriology lessons. The report also notes Captain Amundsen’s polar voyage crew returning safely from Spitzbergen.
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Aged East Union man dies after heart attack
Andrew W. Hollingsworth, 74, of East Union township, died suddenly at 7:45 last night at his home. A long time resident known as Uncle Andy, he was born February 17, 1876, and lived his life in the community. He married fifty years ago and is survived by his widow and daughter Tara Hollingsworth, plus a half-brother, the Rev. H. W. Steen. He was a Presbyterian and funeral services will be Friday at East Union church with burial in the local cemetery.
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East Union
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Presbyterian Church
East Union Church
Ad wreck at 45 remains unresolved
Fragmentary notice reports an accident site at forty five with partial details. readable text mentions wards or facilities obscured by damage. no clear names, places, or outcomes available.
Fragmentary radio notes reveal living set fascination
The text describes a passing reference to a "Receiving Set" and a Johnson who is identified as a radio enthusiast. It mentions a window display at Johnson Music and a miniature "living set" drawing attention, though the writer implies it has little to do with actual radio use.
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Favors Abolishing Constable's Office
Indianapolis June 18 Judge Collins of Marion county says a stative action to abolish the constable’s office is favored. Testimony notes constables forcing entry with maces and weapons to serve writs, prompting condemnation of the office.
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Forty nine chair makers fined in federal court
In Chicago forty nine chair manufacturers pleaded guilty to indictments charging conspiracy to fix prices and curb competition. Fines ranged from one thousand to five thousand dollars, totaling one hundred sixty five thousand dollars. Betty Deem of Reading selected six pallbearers for her funeral.
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Grand Jury
Betty Déem
Reading
Prosecution Targets Home Brewers Suppliers in Indiana
In Indianapolis on January 1 a federal court convicted Otto Péhler of the Indianapolis Extract Company of possession of apparatus for manufacturing intoxicating liquor. Péhler was fined 500 dollars plus costs for malt, syrup, barometers, and bottling gear. Officials warn more than five hundred malt shop operations exist and promise enforcement against those who furnish supplies to home brewers and illicit operators.
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Jane
Indiana
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Pehlar
Morgan
Maltache
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