Death penalty urged in Shepherd murder trial
Chicago May 18 The state will seek the death penalty for William D Shepherd on charges of murdering his wealthy ward Billie McClintock. Two prospective jurors were excused for opposition to the death penalty. one man supported it. Shepherd entered court with his wife present after a week in jail. The trial opens amid mixed reactions as the case hinges on the alleged 16 year plot to obtain the McClintock fortune with testimony from Dr Charles Faiman. Mrs Hayden, his mother, expects acquittal and remains confident he will be cleared.
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Chicago
Wilan D. Shepherd
Bille Mesialeck
George “Gorman
Assistate
Accurasr
Pisch Herd
William D
Boon
Shepherd
Jons
Mrs
Billie
Charles €. Faiman
Indianapolis
Ind
Edie
M. EF. Hayden
Liam D. Shepherd
Jin
Billie. McClintock
Beasts vs Man A Sermon on True Humanity
A fragmentary sermon argues humans are not superior to animals, citing biblical quotes and natural examples. It contrasts animal simplicity with human vanity, noting crafts and science do not define man, but moral deeds do. It questions pride in civilization and urges living by action over talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jochum
Hic
Efmon
Coryte
Ped
James
Ian
Terfere
County Board of Education Names School Head June 1
The county board of education prepares to elect a superintendent on June first. Candidates include A Gilley of M McCracken and Carter, a son-in-law of Mat Myers, with political ties and varying levels of qualification reported. The article details required credentials, average salaries, terms, and notes a shift toward better-trained leaders.
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County Board OF Education
Carter
Gilleyy
Mat Myers
Bogard Townsh
Democra
Lester
Washington George Willians
Barr
Joen Burena
Tomry
Pohiwe
Robert K. Derricks
State
Ore of Public Instruction
Sever Ro
Sol
Hill
Attorney appeals death penalty case to state supreme court
Attorneys immediately appeal to the state supreme court seeking a new trial. If denied, the board of pardons could be pressed to act with Governor Pinchot noted in the proceedings.
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State Supreme Cou
Board of Pardons
Pinchot
56 Are Arrested On Liquor Charges In City Court
Indianapolis reports that fifty six suspects faced city court on liquor charges after a weekend crackdown. Thirty three cases involved drunkenness and twenty two were held on bootlegger related offenses as officers moved to curb illegal sale and distribution of alcohol.
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Indianapolis
McCardle wires protest against rail disapproval
Indiana public service chairman Jona W. McCardle telegraphed to Senator James B. Watson in Washington urging support for the Owensboro Rockport and Chicago railway project. The 84 mile line would run from Owensboro Kentucky to Elinora Indiana, cross the Ohio river, and carry coal and freight with an estimated cost of 6.77 million dollars.
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Owensboro, Rockport & Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
James B. Watson
Washington
Jona. W. McCardle
Indiana Public Service Commissiat
Earl Mashlitz
Indianapolis Star
McCardle
Watson
Indiana Commission
Owensboro
Einora
Ind
Ohio
Iadiana
Ohio River
Ineta
Oe Watson
Interstate Commerce
Rockport
Beanes Railway
Pro
Bootleg gang leaders hunted after deadly Stamford battle
Stamford authorities sought two men connected to a bootlegging gang after a May 18 confrontation on a city street left three dead and another wounded. Investigators pursued leads as the investigation unfolded in the local area.
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Stamford, Conn
Injury Fatal in Pole Vaulting Accident at Vincennes
Richard A. Doser, a 13 year old of Vincennes, died Saturday from a severe abdominal wound after a vaulting pole snapped in two during a vault. Infection followed the injury, with one end penetrating the abdomen to a depth of four inches.
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Richard A. Doser
Vincennes
Hail Damage Strikes Greensburg and Daviess County
A severe hailstorm on Saturday afternoon damaged crops and window glass in Greensburg Indiana and nearby Daviess County. The southwestern part of the county reported the heaviest hail with several structures affected.
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Greensburg
Ind
Daviess County
Elderly woman passes after seventy-one years in faith
An 84 year old resident of Reeve Township lived a long life defined by industry patience and kindness. She joined the New Hope Church early and remained a steadfast member for seven decades. Survived by two children George and Martha and a sister Emma she endured years of illness with quiet faith and charity. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at Old Union led by Rev Harry F Lett with interment at Union Cemetery.
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Reeve Township
Auresty
Edward
Anna
Emma Jane
George
Jesse
Martha
Mary
Charles
Emma
Mnade
Gilley
Eternel
Harry F. Lett
Istian
Bouth East
Premare
Old Union
Archbishop Chart Elevation and Cincinnati Lineage Revealed
The Vatican announced the elevation of Archbishop Chart to lead the Cincinnati archdiocese, succeeding the late Archbishop Wer. The 55 year old, born in St. Louis in 1870, has served as Bishop of the Indianapolis diocese for seven years and has been active in Catholic work in Indianapolis.
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Ginetataat
Gunced
Vaticay
Wer
Gincinnati
Nichk
MacNicholas
Luth Minn
Owill
Arta
Indianapolis, Dio
Idianapols
Niversat
Indiana
Chartand
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Indanapolis
Anne
Ure Haas
Laporte Death Noted for 100 Year Old Resident
In Laporte Indiana on May 18 a 100 year old resident identified as Erine Andrew died at home. The family has been among the first settlers in Laporte.
Siven Deaths by Autos in 24 Hours
Milwaukee Wis May 18 reports show fourteen persons killed in auto incidents within 24 hours. The fatalities occurred as vehicles collided at crossings and other locations around the city, underscoring a spike in traffic dangers and emergency responses.
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Milwaukee
Wise
Woman Held For Death Of Serbian Beauty
Carlsbad Germany May 1 physicians say the woman is insane. She is held in connection with the death of thirty four year old Serbian beauty whose identity is not fully clear in readable text. Local authorities investigate possible motive and history.
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Carlsbad
Germany
Juli Tel
Nomination costs Levy Potts 19 dollars
Levi F. Potts appears with a note listing nomination costs at 19 dollars. The fragment suggests a local notice or filing entry recording the amount required for Potts’s nomination. Further context is missing to confirm the full action or event.
Free French Outpost Recovered After Sharp Moroccan Fight
An official statement reports that 18 French troops secured the Boutomeur outpost in Morocco following sharp fighting with Rif forces. The Riffs employed field weapons but were repelled, enabling the liberation of the position during the Rif War context.
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Boutomeur
Morocco
Four Auto Fatalities in Indiana Accidents
Four persons were killed and a dogen were injured in weekend automobile accidents in Indiana reports showed. London, May 18: Great Britain is not contemplating opening a conversation with France or other allied governments with a view to breaking off relations with the Russian government it was announced today in the house of commons by Under Secretary MacNeill.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
London
Great Britain
France
House of Commons
MacNeill
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Unty Board of Vo Cation
A . Gilley
Sonas A Arter
M. McCracken
Talidate
Potentinet
Treadway
Ouro
New Hn
Wiliam Cavalier
Mcardle
Ff Tot
Déury Ford
Ahy United Press
Menry
Bender
Aleadh
Ford
Moeller
Potts
Levi F. Potts
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