14 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1921
Page
1
San Francisco and Berkeley report police consider manslaughter for film actor Roscoe Arbuckle in the murder case linked to the Fatty Arbuckle scandal. Detectives said a witness in the case admitted speaking with Arbuckle about the alleged assault. Grand jury indicts Roseoni Ester on manslaughter charges in San Francisco, though Arbuckle’s fate may hinge on this indictment and possible release pending further legal action.
Terre Haute Sept 14 16 year old Bren confessed to police he killed his 17 year old sweetheart TilDuge Willughby. He said I would not do without her and later described a struggle in the Lov room of his home. Mrs Naues Myers of George Street was reported injured but out of danger. Sixty Myers family members gathered at Worthington home for a vigil following the incident.
The Public Service Commission denied the Indiana Electric Corporation's petition to merge utilities and issue about 21 million dollars in securities. The decision cited insufficient property valuations and income to justify the expansion, noting heat distribution plans near Terre Haute and transmission lines under strain. The pending deal would have involved Merchants Light Company of Indianapolis and several other utilities in Indiana and nearby states.
Plainville is preparing a vig celebration for September 24 with a large crowd expected in Malnvidla. Lodge officials will confer multiple degrees including Livery Lodge 110 and Mongomery degree initiatory and second degrees. Seventy five candidates are ready for the work as chicken supper funds support the event at the M W A hall.
Delegates at The Hague announce the establishment of the International Court of Justice after a second ballot. South American nations led by Ilion and others secured key votes, with officials calling it the most important undertaking of the league era.
Fragmented text indicates a local probate matter involving a trustee designation, townships, and party politics. The records mention Reeve town, a will, and a question of trust in a republican context with names and dates unclear due to OCR issues.
Fragmentary text fragment mentions Bulw Barat building and Schiller with unclear actions. No clear event date or outcome.
A twenty something inmate escaped Sing Sing Prison by climbing a trap door and crossing a high wire fence after crawling through a telephone line breach. Guards pursued and investigators released details about the method and the plan of the escape.
The Evansville Elks face Woodlawn in a cross-town game described as evenly matched. The contest is slated to start at four o'clock this afternoon with officials awaiting a close, competitive effort from both teams.
Police report indicate Clarence Winter is linked to the killings of Carl Arlus and Bernard Daugherty but authorities say he is innocent. Investigators claim Harvey Church and Leo Parks named Wilder as an accomplice, while Winter is held in connection with the case.
The Veterans bureau brings a mobilization to Vincennes from September 19 to 22 to adjust ex service men claims in Knox Daviess Martin and Greens counties. The "clean up" squad will aid twenty to thirty ex-service men with papers and evidence to speed disability judgments. Local War Mothers American Legion and Red Cross assist with early paperwork and questions.
The elderly couple Sed and Maliida Hartman were attacked at their home near Louisville. Charles Hartman, injured in the assault, died shortly after. Neighbors recall the incident as a violent home invasion with no clear motive. Police believe an outside assailant carried out the attack. A second report notes a speeding fine issued to Charitie Hartman by Mayor McPheron for a routine traffic offense.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a Tuesday evening gathering in Ky county with speeches and a tense mood. Report notes people were chased from homes amid tolls and unclear events. Details are unreadable but indicate disorder at a local meeting.
Fragmentary notes indicate Hibbing police sought information on a murder case dated September involving a political official. Details are unclear in the OCR readout.
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