Mother Testifies in Indiana Murder Trial of Stephenson
Noblesville Indiana October nine details the first day of testimony in the Stephenson murder case. Mrs George Oberholtzer mother of Madge Oberholtzer testified about a business call that led to her daughter's assault and death from bichloride of mercury. Prosecutor Charles Cox argued the case centers on a brutal kidnapping assault and the death penalty.
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Noblesville
Ind
George Oberholtzer
Madge Oberholtzer
D. C. Stephenson
Earl Klinek
Earl Gentry
Stephenson
Miss Oberholtzer
Mos Ge Cease Aatoe Cox
Indiana
Cox
Irvington
Court martial debate over jurisdiction and free speech
In Washington on October 29 the court martial reviewed Coronet Jense’s challenge to jurisdiction. After arguments, the court ruled on each charge, sustaining or denying issues of jurisdiction while Major General Howse delivered the decision. Prosecution insisted disciplined army would fail without jurisdiction.
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Washington
Jense
Afcret
R Mitchell
Howse
Reid
Record Cold Wave Grips Nation With Historic October Chill
United Press reports a severe October cold wave sweeping the nation. Temperatures plunged to 16 below zero in the Dakotas and 11 below in a Nebraska city as Alaska air froze across many states. Snow fell in many areas and relief seems unlikely, with Ohio Michigan and the Deep South facing continued freezing weather and freak storms disrupting several eastern sections. Weather officials expected no rapid warm up and warned of extended frigid conditions across large portions of the country.
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Dakotas
Alaska
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Big Territory
Ohio
Michigan
Ere
Cleland
Nter
South
Kentucky
Atlanta
Florida
Grand Theatre Tonight Hosts Campaign Meeting And Concert
The Grand Theatre hosts a 7 30 p m program featuring a Democratic Party campaign meeting arranged by Spencer and a Washington band concert. The event promises short talks and musical renditions from top vocalists in Washington.
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Spencer
Democratic
Grand Theater Tonight
Washington — Band
Painleve Forms New Cabinet In Policy Shift
Paris October 29 The Painleve cabinet is formed after late night talks to replace the resigning cabinet and remove Caillaux from finance. Painleve becomes premier and finance minister with Briand as foreign minister and aims to restore France finances. The new policy shift centers on resisting capital levy and securing support from allied groups.
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Paris
Painleve
Paulinleve
Painleveabinet
Caillaux
Painlevery
Amy Liddle Briand
Lold
Micki
New Aspiret
Successful Hygiene Classes in Washington Township
The last meeting of the Child Hygiene classes in Washington township under Dr Maud Arthur was held yesterday afternoon at the Grand theatre with the largest attendance. 223 were present, bringing total enrollment to 275 for the series and 728 overall for five meetings. Evelyn Renwick assisted. sixty nine children examined October 16 at the War Mothers home. Arthur then left for Martin ton to lecture further. Frankfort Ross Southerland faced a $40 fine plus costs after a house scare.
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Washington Township
Maud Arthur
Grand Theatre
Arthur
Evelyn Renwick
War Mothrs
East Main Street
Martin
Bus Collision Delays Route At Highway Five Intersection
A Bluebird Junior Shell gasoline delivery collided with a large bus this morning at the Highway Five and West fitted intersection. The truck struck the bus, pushing the front into the road. The rear of the truck damaged the bus body and running board. Pedestrian injuries minimal. one passenger and the driver reported abrasions. State authorities investigated.
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Bluebird Junior
West
Pete
Bluebird
State finance committee salaries cut by Gilliam ruling
Indianapolis Oct 29 Attorney Gilliam delivered an decision striking at the action state finance committee in the salaries of state officials. The ruling held that the salary of Pickett auditor of the state department of public instruction be reduced because he was paid from the general fund.
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Indianapolis
Action State Finance Committee
Gilliam
Pickett
Statement of Public Instruction
Vincennes Attorney William C Johnson Dies at 82
William C Johnson, eighty two, long time Vincennes attorney and notable county bar member, died aged eighty two after paralysis. He served as counsel for the E. & L railroad, was a Baptist and a Republican.
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Vincennes
William C. Johnson
Nene
Meeting of Democrats at City Hall urged to convene
A night meeting of Democratic election officials was planned at City Hall at 7:30. The notice urged officials to attend and participate in party organizational duties and election preparations.
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Cratic
Bedford Detour Guides Easy Final Route
Bedford detour described as straightforward and well marked. Motorists from Seelane travel west to the White River Bridge then follow a smaller bridge, turn sharply right, cross a stream, and take a sequence of left turns to reach Bedford with minimal detour length. Highways mark the detour throughout.
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Seelane
Hell
Bedford
White River
Gunmen Steal Cash From Bank Car In Buffalo Heist
Bandits ambush an armored money car of the Bank of Buffalo on October 29. They shot and killed a diver, wounded a guard, and escaped with currency after seizing the Hoffman bags. One body was found. another participant remains at large.
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Bank of Buffalo
Ard
Hoffey
Demand Surges For Hunting Licenses At County Clerk
The county clerk reports rising demand for hunting licenses as upcoming season openings approach. Seventeen licenses were issued Tuesday and twenty on Wednesday, with today’s total expected to grow. The period for quail hunting begins November 10.
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Hailsbasen
Greek Troops Return Home After Bulgaria Evacuation
Athens reports Greek troops are back on home soil after the League of Nations council completed Greece’s withdrawal from Bulgaria. The evacuation ends direct hostilities threat, with Greece pledging to continue the evacuation despite Bulgarian attacks. Responsibility for the border trouble remains to be determined by the League council.
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Athens
League ‘of Mations Council
Greece
Bulgaria
Greeer
League of Nations Council
Meeting of Voters in Fifth Ward Held at Jones Shop
A meeting of the democratic voters of the Fifth ward will be held at the Jones blacksmith shop at Fifth and Center streets on Monday evening November 22 at 7 30 o clock. All workers should turn out for this meeting.
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Fifth Ward
Jones Blacksmith Shop
Fifth and
Center Streets
Untitled Chicago Notice On Looted Stills Seizures
A fragment reports warehouses sold and stills seized in Chicago. The text mentions destruction orders and iratus actions, with costs and enforcement details unclear due to damaged OCR.
D Thomas Named New A&P Store Manager
D Thomas appointed manager of the A and P store in Terre Haute succeeding I D Thomas. Mrs Thomas accompanies him. The couple express favorable impressions of Washington. Bruce Williams in Terre Haute notes the move.
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D. Thomas
Phy
Vincennes
Ager
I. D. Thomas
Terre Haute
Bruce Williams
Thomas
Cty
Washington
Pythian Rally Draws Wide Washington Presence
Four districts of Pythians met in Washington for an old-fashioned rally at French Lick est. Notables present in the afternoon included Nathan, land chancellor, Darlington, Mitchell, grand keeper of seals, and three deputies. An evening session at the high school auditorium featured Bicknell’s dramatic team covering the rank of page amid a large loss of candidates. Harley Smoot of this city was named a candidate for Grand Outer Guard, with Col Hooker, Grand Outer Guard, among those present.
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Washington
French Lick Forest
Nathan
Darlington
Mitchell
I Seal
Depu. McCullough
High School
Bicknell
Harley Smoot
Broder Gruber
French Lick
Col. i Hooker
Stone Cutters Union Wins Court Battle
Chicago dated report says the federal court of appeals upheld the Journeymen Stone Cutters Association right to order its members to refrain from working at Bedford Cut Stone quarry. The case stems from a 1921 quarry strike and dispute over work practices.
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Stone Cutters Union
Chicago
Federal Court of Appeals
Journeymen Stone ‘Cuters’ Association
Bedford
U S Likely to Seek Reparations from France
Washington on October 29 reports the United States government probably will request reparations from France. The notice comes from the American representative at Damascus.
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Washington
United States
Themerican
Damasus
Mother’s testified son convicted of grand larceny
Richmond report says Charles Schott convicted in circuit court on the testimony of his mother, Mrs. Sadie Baker, who is serving a sentence for receiving stolen goods. Schott received one to fourteen years in the state reformatory after robbing two jewelry stores. He fled during his mother’s arrest and was later held in Springfield, Ohio.
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Richmond
Charles Schott
Ircuit
Sadie Baker
Indiana
Joseph Kiefer Jr dies at 58 in Wichita Kansas
Joseph Kiefer Jr 58 a former Vincennes resident died Tuesday at his home in Wichita Kansas He served on the Vincennes city council Auburn junction residents oppose annexation steps by Auburn city council prompted a unified remonstrance signed by all residents of the junction
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Joseph Kiefer Jr
Joseph. Kiefer, Jr
Vincennes
Wichita
Kaw
Auburn
Auburn Junction
National Apple Week Observance Set for Washington Schools
National Apple Week will be observed in Washington with barrels of apples distributed to schools. Each pupil will receive one apple as part of a nationwide effort to promote healthy eating. The event runs October 6 to 9 with displays of local varieties in stores and more than thirty bushels planned for county schools. Donors include the Fruit Growers Association of Davie ss county and the Ebner Ice and Cold Storage company.
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Washington
United States
Ciation of
Daviess County
Ebner Ice and Cold Storage Company
Ann Doyle Estate Bequeathed To Bridget Doyle And Sons
The will filed with the county clerk states Bridget Doyle receives all personal property while real estate of 53 acres goes to Joseph and Bernard Doyle on condition they pay $1,000 to Bridget and cover funeral costs and $200 to Helena Patterson, granddaughter. The document dated February 6, 1925, was witnessed by Samuel Bullock and Joseph P. Smith.
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Ann Doyle
Bridget Doyle
Joseph
Bernard Dycle
Women Are Better Scholars Than Men At Indiana University
Bloomington Indiana October 29 1940 figures released at Indiana University show forty eight women and thirty men named as straight A students in arts and sciences education law medicine and commerce. David Rothrock college ideal presented the list as part of summer term results.
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Bloomington
Indl
Indiana University
Arts
F Ces
David A. Rothrock
Call of Arts and Sciences
School of Education
Law School
Schools of Médicine and Commerce
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Atic
Chanee
Frankfort
Ross ‘Southerland
Shell
Meeting OF Democrats
Congress
Democrat
Walter McCullough
Adis
U. S
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