Funeral plans set for Senator Samuel M Ralston
Indianapolis October 15 funeral arrangements for Senator Samuel M Ralston were announced. The body will rest at the Ralston home before a 2 p.m. Saturday service at Lebanon Presbyterian Church followed by burial in Lebanon cemetery. Private home services will occur at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and the funeral party will travel by auto to Lebanon.
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Indianapolis
Senator Ralston
State Capitol
Ralston
Lebanon
Lebanon Presbyterian Church
C Aearmichael
Ithaca, N. Y
Ralstons
Montgomery Man Ends Life With .32 Cal Revolver
John S. Clements a 51 year old resident of Montgomery used a .32 caliber revolver to shoot himself in the neck last evening around 6 o clock in a house next to his. He died from a gunshot wound according to coroner Dr E E Biffert who held an inquest and ruled suicide. Witnesses who knew him earlier that day suspected possible murder but evidence showed he fired the shot in his right hand. He lived with his elderly mother Mrs Malinda Clement and was a carpenter by trade. The body was moved to Keller Williams mortuary in Washington for burial preparations. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Indianapolis
Samuel M. Ralston
Senator Ralston
Lebanon
Julian Ralston
Emmett Ralston
Ralston
Jackson
John Cunningham
John S. Clements
Montgomery
Clements
Malinda Clement
Marshall Mike Burkhart
Gomicry
Clente
Ssentadeer
Washitton
Keller & Williams
Prohibition Enforcement Shifts to Military-Administrative Basis
Washington October 15 Prohibition enforcement shifted to a military business model as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews assumed oversight of Volstead Act administration. The old force of 2 000 agents and clerks was dissolved and 1 500 were retained in a new structure under 24 regional administrators. Enforcers are to be reassigned or replaced if they fail to meet the new standards.
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Wasblngton
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrews T
Hynes
Rince
Pian
United
Grange
Andrews
Opening Service at Orlan First Christian Church
The Christian Endeavor Society will lead worship next Sunday at 7 30 PM with organ and piano music by young women and a choir. The Rev Mr Lett will preach the second sermon The New Testament Church and a five minute boys and girls story sermon. Meanwhile Indianapolis reports Senate succession as Senator Ralston dies. Governor Jackson will appoint a Republican successor, with five names discussed. Possible resignation by Jackson could move Lieut Governor Van Orman to the seat. Arthur Robinson and Alfert Beveridge are among named contenders. term runs until next year with an election in 1926 ends.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Christian Church
Mr. Lett
Indianapolis
Ralston
Congress
Jackson
van Orman
Alfert J. Beveridge
Arthur Robinson
Wares Festosks
Pirates Triumph 9-7 in World Series Clincher
In Pittsburgh on October 15 1925 the Pirates erased a four run first inning deficit against the Washington Senators to win 9 to 7 and clinch the world baseball championship. Cuyler hit a bases clearing drive mis ruled as a two base hit after a ground rule. Johnson was hit hard with fifteen hits but the Pirates struck late to seal the victory. The game featured a dramatic late rally and a rain affected finish.
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Pittsburgh
Burgh Pirates
Washington Senators
Pirates
Walter Johnson
Cuyler
Fvo
Pittsburgers
Senators
Sullivan man seeks clemency for murder case
Indianapolis Oct 15 Lee Bays of Sullivan filed with the state board of pardons for a resent hearing in the case of Frank Fulford of Edwardsport Ind who was sentenced to life in prison by Knox county court for the murder of a man named Morgan alleged to have insulted Fulfords wife Fulford has been up for clemency four times with three rejections by the governor and the fourth time pending decisions.
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Indianapolis
Lee Bays
Sullivan
State Board of Pardons
Frank
Edwards
Fulford
Knox County
Morgan
Threats Plague Indiana Murder Prosecution Jury Pool
Noblesville Indiana October 15 threats against prosecutor William Remy in the state murder case against D C Stephenson Har Klinck and Werk Gentry tied to the death of Miss Madge Oberholtzer were disclosed. Remy said threats were made but declined further comment as the first 100 man venire was exhausted and a second list of 100 vainly produced jurors amid capital punishment talk and intense questioning.
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Noblesville
Ind
William Remy
Rhineland Pact Final Text Approved in Locarno
Locarno Switzerland October 15 the final text of the Rhineland pact was approved by the securities conference after Germany signaled approval. Premier Mussolini Italy arrived and it was announced that all five sections of the pact will be filled Saturday morning. Signatures do not finalize the pact as Germany must still be accepted by the league of nations by a two thirds vote.
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Locarno
Switzerland
Securities Conference
Mussolini
Italy
Hever
Germany
League of Nations
Thirdgivc
Bicknell Pleads Guilty to Possessing Intoxicating Liquor
Bicknell pleads guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor in a case framed by local court records. The plea signals a resolution of the charge, with sentencing to follow per docket procedures and applicable statutes.
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Bicknell
Bloomington school building plan eyed for 125000 funds
Bloomingtion Indiana October 15 Plans for the construction of a new grade school building at a cost of 45000 or a teen approve the wendace ill be a to authorise a issue at its next session. It is said the building is needed to relieve congestion in the city schools.
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Bloomngton
Indi
French Lick Knights Gather for October Event
Local Knights of Pythias announce a daylong gathering at French Lick in October. Chancellor Nathan J. to attend with an exhibition drill by the Evansville Dookies. Bicknell team to confer dramatic page rank on the 4 class of candidates. A parade is planned as part of the celebration.
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Knights
Pythias
Asmten
French Lick
Qeteber
Nathan J
Evinsville
Dokkies
Bicknell
MacMillan Set for Lecture at Muncie Auditorium
Arctic explorer Donald B. MacMillan will lecture in Muncie Indiana January at the planned Ian Walton lecture series. The talk will be held in the auditorium of the Masonic temple if the building is completed in time.
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MacMillan
Muncie Muncie
Ind
Donald B. MacMillan
Ian | Walton
Ieee
Pale Masonic Temple
Wilson suit settled for 2300 dollars in oil company case
James H. Wilson sued Homeline Oil Company of Washington for 25000 over injuries from a November truck collision on State Road 28. A circuit court entry found for Wilson for 2300 after two impartial physicians examined his injuries. Court had ordered the examinations. an earlier verdict involved a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad claim.
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James H. Wilson
Homeline Oil Company
Washington
Wilson
Homeline Company
Dra
W. D. McKittrick
O.M. Dickey
Shoals
Baltiniore & Obie Railroad
Dickéy
First Shot of Basketball It Is at Bedford Blooming ton Indianapolis
A promotional piece urges adults to pay five dollars for admission to early basketball games at multiple venues including Bedford and Indianapolis. It notes thrills and promises a season pass with tiered prices for high school and grade students, mentioning Spring ticket sales and payment plans continuing into July.
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Bedford
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Labor Federation defeats bid for independent political party
Atlantic City on October 15 reports the American Federation of Labor convention denying the formation of an independent political labor party. President Green says labor should not back La Follette on an independent ticket, showing the danger of independent political action.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American ‘Federation of Labor
Labor
LaFollette
Green
Material defects found in airship material defects found in airship
Washington October 15 The airship Los Angeles sister ship of the Shenandoah was found to have numerous material defects including scratches and slivers upon inspection earlier this year Dr Earl Lough director of the Aluminum Company of America testified to the air court of inquiry He said the defects do not affect strength but reflect lack of care in manufacturing the material.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Shenandoah
Earl Lough
Aluminum ‘Company of America
Air Court of Inquiry
Anderson Chosen for 1926 D A R Convention
Evansville Ind Oct 15 Anderson was selected to represent the Indiana society Daughters of the American Revolution at the 1926 convention. Delegates will go to Vincennes for the dedication of a memorial tablet at the William Henry Harrison home after the selection.
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Evansville
Ind
Anderson
Indiana Society, Daughters of the American Revolt
Vincennes
William Henry Harrison
Mellon to Recommend Big Tax Slash Before Ways and Means
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon is expected to propose a large tax reduction in a forthcoming appearance before the Ways and Means Committee. The plan reportedly targets substantial rate cuts to stimulate revenue and economic growth.
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Mellon
Inning Rally Grants Washington Lead Over Opponents
Washington leads in the first inning with four runs on three hits after Rice singles and Goslin walks. Aldridge issues three walks and two wild pitches, forcing in a run and loading the bases before Morrison relieves. Briege drives in another with a two-base hit as Judge and Harris score on grounders and a runner interference play.
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Washngton
Rice
S. Harris
Barnhart
Aldridge
Goslin
J. Harris
Alridge
Judge
Briege
Gostin
Morrison
Joe Harris
Eck
Moore Smith
Ruel
Moore
Es Zeae
Cuyler
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S. Harr
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F. Saleen Heer
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Nahn Peck
Ej Johnson
Kremer
Smith
Carey
Traynor
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