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®MAN AND HIDES CONVICTED 111 UQUOR CASE Conspiracy In C hicago 'm — I rur fines and FA PRISON SENTENCES Chirac PPb.T(nP)-A Chicago Wrman .nJ four bis aideß Wh ° into inviting two revenue L toiomthem in their $5,000,000 11 oinp wore found £ by a jury in fp,lpral c3urt T’m M conspiring to violate the prohlbiAiderman wan Titue A. Ilaffy ofthe fortythit-1 "aid. described by ' overnment as the "master mind hP syndicate; and his co-defen-n s were Joe Bagheria, who supervis’d |hP making of the alcohol: Henrv Murray, the alcohol conker; and Sam Pinion and Edward Bugg, salesmen. _ Liable To Prison Terms ITMer the terms of the verdict the defendants are liable to fines and prisnn sentences ranging up to five yeari. Government testimony in the case revealed an amazing plot by which the riderman used his political influence m protect him from local authorities while he built up a liquor business with profits rivaling those of State street department stores. His fom aides made heroic efforts to 'take the rap" for their aidermen by assuming full responsibility for his offenses, the testimony of two revenue agents, James Donahue and John Conwell, and other witnesses, however left no doubt in the minds of the jurors that Haffa was the leader of the big syndicate. Baby Born Through Caesarian Operation After Mother Dies Allany, N. Y. Feb. 9—(UP)—Mrs. Rose Peltier of Cohoes, hear here, died today in the agony of heart attacks; but a few minutes later a physician performed a Ceasarlan operation to bring into the world a normal 6 pound baby boy. Dr. A. M. Brealt, of Cohoes performed the operation. Twenty minutes of rescusitation were required before the child was breathing normally Just as M;s. Peltier died Dr. Breult began his operatian. In five minutes the baby was born. o Montpelier Youth Stands Third In Horseshoe Tourney St. Petersburg, ria., Feb. 9.-U.R)— 1 nless his right arm gives way, Blair N'unamaker,.' horse shoe tosser of Clevelajid. Ohio, will be world’s champion pitcher before the day is over. All N'unamaker needed as the national tournament neared a close was three victories over second raters. He entered the final day of match play with 12 victories, one defeat. In second place was Burt Duryee, "ilchita, Kan., 12 victories, two defcats. In third position was Jimmy Risk. Montpelier, In*, with 11 and 2. attack legality Os ARMORY BONDS Indianapolis Times Questions Tax Exemption Os Huge Bond Issues Indianapolis, Feb. 9—(UB)—Thousands of dollars worth of tax exempt >°nds were sold by private holding corporations to finance armory con- ■ ruction throughout the state, accordto a story published by the India napolis Times, today. Exemption was based merely on an "formal letter from John J.'Brown, en (hairman of the state tax board, “ was said. All construction was handled by the Realty anil Construction Co. '* c ng was (,one by its parent inan,“ on ’ thp Peoples State Bank, with °> al C f the state armory board. tia»r^ n,ll . e matter now is under invessenate 11 by “ 9pecial committee of the int^rL, aX exp ' m P tion explains the low snal rnu tate ° f the bonds > but no forgiven ht n fk° n lheir taxal >Hity ever was to chairn? e State tax boarii ' according chairman William A. Hough.

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Hubby Too Kind * i - * * Wi 1 1 & Kt *- MW . SM* JftA. H T. ■ Mrs. Ruth Johnson, who failed to i obtain divorce on grounds of cruelty i when she charged her husband with i bombarding her with kisses, flowers ' and candy. "He treated me like a ' child,” Mrs. Johnson declared in suit I at Chicago. i BOY SCOUTS TO~ HOLD JAMBOREE ———— Decatur Scouts to Take Part In Celebration At Fort Wayne Tuesday Night On Tuesday evening, February 12, at 7:30 o'clock in the gymnasium of the South Side high school, Fort Wayne, approximately 1,400 Boy Scouts will take part hi a picturesque and dramatic jamboree. A jamboree is a Scout term for rodeo, and in this event all troops of the Anthony Wayne area Council will take part It is pointed out that the 1929 Boy Scout jamboree will be the biggest and best exhibition ever held in the Anthony Wayne council territory.. The entire program is built around a central theme —the progress a boy makes in Scouting. It begins with an impressive opening ceremony, followed by the grand entry of the Council's 1,400 Scouts. Next, there will be an investiture cWemony. This will be followed by the dramatic step the Scout takes as he progresses through tenderfoot, second class, first class and merit badge work, and finally becoming an Eagle Scout, taking hks place in life as a citizen. Troops will attend from all Fort Wayne districts, including Angola, Auburn, Bluffton, Columbia City, Decatur, Garret, Huntington and Kendallville. Those in charge of the Scout jamboree state that the event promises to surpass any scouting occasion ever held in the Fort Wayne area and that it is likely that the accomodations at the gyin for 2.000 spectators will be taxed to capacity. Boys Warned Against Hooking Sleds To Autos Police authorities issued a warning today to boys who have been tying behind automobiles with their sleds. For several days, c fficers have been stationed at various corners throughout the city to remove hitchers. The boys were given a lecture each time but this seems to have had little effect to date. . It is hoped that more severe measures will not have to be used. Parents are , urged to cooperate with the officers . in their safety campaign. The police are urged to cooperate with the off!- . cers in their safety campaign. The police also wish to warn against double i parking on the up town streets tonight. o . George Ramsey Now On Trip Around World i Tocsin, Feb. 9—(Special)—Mr. and • Mrs. Sam Ramsey have received word • that their sqn George who is in the • U. S. Navy, is now at Balboa, in the Panama Canal Zone. They have start- ’ ed on a trip around the world and - have been on the water now for three, s weeks. The Ramseys formerly resided ; in Decatur and have many relatives and friends there.

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LEGISLATURE AT HALF-WAY MARK Much Work Remains To Be Done In Remaining Weeks Os Session Indianapoiis, Feb. 9.--(U.R)—Ono-half of the session passed without any important measures enacted, the Indiana general assembly has four busy weeks ahead. Introduction next week of the $55,000.000 biennial appropriation measure carrying £1 $5,(100,000 increase over two years ago. will spur action on bills intended to forestall the threatened 8-cent increase in the genera) tax levy. Farmer's Bills Ready Three bills prepared by the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation proposing to raise $5,500,000 annually through taxes on tobacK'o, amusements and corporation stock, will be scrutinized Monday by the sub committee of tbe house ways and means committee, and if favored, probably will lie introduc- ] ed in the house Tuesday. Attorney General James M. Ogden. < has given an opinion the bills con- j lorm to constitutional requirement. , While chief interests in the city ] manager amendments rests with senators and representatives from Inai- I anupolis and second class cities, tinrank and file in both bouses is dis- ' cussing the controversy which will cowe into the open on the floor of the house of representatives Monday afternoon. Only fifteen more days remain for introduction of bills in the house of , representatives, except by unanimous consent, while the senate may accept new measures up to its closing hour. All anticipated measures of import ance have been included in the 525 bills introduced thus far. Os this number, 318 were entered in the house and 207 in the senate, Q■ - -4- -■ i Widow Os Bert Griswold Commits Suicide Friday Mrs. Louise Griswold, widow of Bert J. Griswold, Fort Wayne, committed suicide at her horn?, 1316 West Wayne street, sometime Friday. Her body was found in the kitchen of her home and Dr. Harry G. Erwin, county coroner, after an investigation, declared that death had been caused by asphyxiation by Illuminating gas. The gas jets on the kitchen stove had been on by Mrs. Griswold. Mrs. Griswold left no note of explanation of her act, but since the death of her husband, two years ago, she had been subject to attacks of despondency. She was well known in this city. Mr. Griswold was one of the best known men in Fort Wayne. O — Boy Scouts Do Daily Good Turn By Helping Police Handle Traffic A group of Decatur Boy Scouts were doing their “good turns" today by assisting the city police in keeping Second street cleared of double parkers. The Scouts, who are celebrating the anniversary of scouting this week, asked Police Chief Melchi for a job and he assigned them to traffic duty. Member Os State Board Os Agriculture Under Fire Indianapolis, Feb. 9.— (U.R) - Roy Graham, Franklin, member of the state board of agriculture, has been asked to resign. Final decision was reached at the close of a two-day session of the board yesterday. The matter of Graham's resignation had been carried over as special business from the last board meeting. He was charged with other board members, of having given S6OO in unearned prizes to his father and bi other, John and Earl Graham, at the Indiana state fair in 1927-28. Guy Cantwell, Cosport, introduced the resolution asking for Graham's resignation. It was seconded by N. W. Wilson, Muncie. E. N. Runyon, Os Ohio City, Dies At Toledo E. N. Runyon, 79, of Ohio City, Ohio, died Thursday evening at the City hospital in Toledo, Ohio, following an illness of two years duration. Mr. Runyon was a pioneer school teacher and taught in Van Wert county, Ohio, for twenty yeans. He was engaged in the implement business at Ohio City. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. M. S. Cramer, of Ohio City, and Mrs. E. R. Hutchinson, of Toledo, and one son. J. E. Runyon, of Columbus, Ohio. Funleral services were to be held at Ohio City this afternoc .

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Going to Philipp nes II P u IT nut Imw •’Wf > r 'A \ .. « Brig.-Gen. Frank McCoy, who has been supervising elections in Nicaragua, is slated (<> become GovernorGeneiaJ of the Philippines in place of Henry Lz Stimson who is reported will be Secretary of State in Mr. Hoover's cabinet. FT. WAYNE CAST TO APPEAR HERE Two Former Decatur Girls To Anpear In Play Here Monday Evening The Dramatic Department of the Woman’s Club will sponsor a public program to be gjven Monday evening. February 18, 1929, at the high school auditorium. The program will be open without charge to the members of the Club, but tickets will be sold to the public tor fifty cents each. Two* former Decatur girls, now residing in Fort Wayne who will appear on the program, are Mrs. Lois °eterson Keller and Miss Doris Peters. The program to be presented will be as follows: Part 1 Monologue, "The Pudding” Miss Esther Lepper “The Secret of True Music” Professor S. Cordoso de Silva Music. Part 11 The Play and Players Club of Fort Wayne presents “Sally Lunn.” A comedy in two acts, by Gladys Ruth Bridghom. Personal direction of Prof. S. Cardoso de Silva, of the de Silva College of Oratory of Fort Wayne. Cast of Characters: Leo Randolph Karl Krudop John Randolph, Jr., a Junior at Yaje Richard Barnes Marton Glynn, a Junior at Yale Edward McArdle Mrs. John Randolph Mrs. Lois Keller (COVTIVI’RD ON IMGE FIXE» 8080 RESIDENT EXPIRES TODAY Mrs. George Koos, 72, Dies Os Infirmities This Morning Mrs. George Koos, 72, died at 7:30 o’clock this morning, Satin day, February 9, 1929, at her home at Bobo. Death was due to the infirmities ot old age. The deceased was the daughter of Frederic and Sarrah Lillich, both of whom preceded her in death. She was born February 6, 1857, in Van Wert county, Ohio, but lived practically her entire life period in St. Marys township, Adams county. Indiana. She is survived by her husband, George Koos, and the following children: Edward Koos, of Bobo; Frank Koos, of Fort Wayne; Ben Koos, of Ames, Iowa; Walter Koos, of Decatur; Vernon Koos, of Enid, Oklahoma; and Mis. Florence Rash, of Van Wert, Ohio. The following brothers and sister also survive: Mrs. John Buechner, of Willshire, Ohio; George Lillich, of Alliance, Ohio, and William Lillich, of Toledo, Ohio. Two brothers and four sisters are deceased. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the home and at 1:30 o’clock at the United Brethren church, at Bobo, the Rev. , Charles Weyer, of Van Wert, official--1113.

FINE INSTITUTE HELD AT MONROE More Than 600 Persons Attend Three Sessions Held On Friday More than six hundred people attended the three sessions of the Monroe Township Farmers Institute, held yet-terday in the high school building at Monroe. W. T. Rupert was chairman of the institute and Mrs. E. W. Busche was secretary. Albert Ferris, of Milton, and Mrs. Essie Fuller, of Farmersburg, were the. principal speakers of the day, their talks being on the subjects, "Equality for Agriculture” and "Profitable Pork Production" by Mr. Ferris, and “Financial Value of the Woman in the Home" and “Religion —As Taught, in the Little Church by »he Side of the Road, - ' by Mrs. Fuller. Election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows; W. T. Rupert, chairman; Ira Wagoner, vicechairman. and Mrs. E. W. Busche, secretary-treasurer. The feature of the program was the "aim products and Home Economios exhibits. More than two hundred dollars in cash piizes was awarded in the various divisions. In the ladies' and girls' department, the display consisted of the following articles: 7 white cakes, 8 angel food, 12 devils 1 food. 13 raisin pies, 5 apple pies, 8 I chocolate pies, 16 butterscotch pies. 4 doughnut displays, 10 sugar cookie d'splayis. 4 butterscotch cookie dlsj lays, 6 ginger cookie displays, 21 noodle displays, 8 vegetables, 3 canned meats, 3 jcjly, 12 pillow -ases, 6 candy. The men aud boys department consisted of 59 ten ear samples of corn, 19 single ear samples, 18 oats samn’es, 10 egg exhibits and 10 soy bean samples. Mr. Herman Miller cf Bluffton and Mrs. Virgil Wagner of Geneva served as judges of the exhibits, It took practically the entire day tb make the awards in the var'ous classes. The judges pronounced •he exhibits as some of the best that •hey had ever placed. A total of ’O6 new members were, secured for ‘he institute next year. o Grain Elevator At Van Wert Destroyed By Fire Van Wert, Feb. 9 —The Ireton Brothers grain elevator was destroyed by Jire here Friday with a loss estimated at $30,000. The origin of the fire is unknown. The loss was partly covered by insurance. Firemen were successful in saving buildings adjacent $o the elevator. More than 5,000 bushels of corn was consumed in the fire. The fire was brought under control early in the afternoon after firemen battled with the flames for three hours The Ireton firm is located in the eastern part cf the city along the Pennsylvania railroad line. e Mrs. M. A. McKinney Dies At Kokomo, FridayMrs. M. A. McKinney, widow of William McKinney, died at the home of her daughter in Kokomo, Friday. Mrs. McKinney resided in Decatur for many years. She was a devout member of the Christian church. Surviving are four daughters and three sons. o — - Banks To Be Closed On Lincoln’s Birthday In observance of Lincoln's birthday. Tuesday. February 12, the city 1 banks will l>e closed. This is a legal holiday, and it has been the ■ custom for years for the banks to 1 commemorate the anniversary. The banks will be open as usual on Wedl nesday morning. f ; ' Curfew Law Proclaimed 1 To Stop Riots In Bombay * Bombay, Feb. 9.—(U.Rl—Curfew law 3 was proclaimed here today as riots, and murders continued and a widespread wave of looting and burglary began as the latest phase of the re- ’ liglous war between Moslems and . Hindus. It has been impossible to list posij tively the number of those killed since the first riots last Sunday but ‘ estimates ranged from 100 to 110 dead and from 500 to 600 wounded and inti . . jured Mrs. Fokker Is Killed t- New York, Feb. 9—(UP)—Mrs. Ane thony H. C. Fokker, wife of the wided ly-known airplane designer and build- '. er was killed last night when she fell t- 15 floors from the window of her Riverside Drive apartment.

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Dies in Detroit I pi | J : Edwin A. Denby, former member of Congiess and Secretary of the Navy in Harding cabinet, who died ot heart failure in Detroit. Mr. Denby w;is born on February 18, 1870, in Evansville, Ind. adamsmuntF WOMAN DIES Mrs. Louisa Krueckeberg Dies Today At Richmond State Hospital Mrj. Louisa Krueckeberg, 69, died of complications, about 8 o'clock this morning, at the Richmond State hospital. Mrs. Krueckeberg has a patient at the hospital for several years past. Louisa Buuck Krueckeberg was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Buuck. She was born February 27, 1859, in Preble township, Adams county. Her husband. Henry Krueckeberg, preceded her in death, having passed away in 1922. The following children survive: William, of Union township; Hannah Klein Schmidt and Angeline Krueckeberg, of Brennert. Minnesota; Louise Krueckeberg, of Fort Wayne; Mart, residing on the home place; and Henry residing in Decatur. Surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Minnie Rempke, of Fort Wayue; Mrs. Lizzie Nahrwold, of New Haven; Fred, Ernst and William Buuck, all of Preble township; and Chris Buuck. of Fort Wayne 1 . The Zwick and Myers ambulance made a trip to Richmond this morning, expecting to return sometime this afternoon with the body. It will be taken to the Mart Krueckeberg residence on the home place. Funeral services will be held in both English and German, Tuesday afternoon, at 1 o’clock at. the residence, and at. 1:30 o'clock at the Emanuel Lutheran church, the Rev. Mr. Frosch officiating. Burial, will be made in the church cemetery. o Services At U. B. Church To Continue Next Week Evangelistic meetings at the United Brethren church will continue throughout next week, it was announced today. Splendid interest has been shown every night during the past two weeks and the many who are attending have been wonderfully helped. Tlie purpose of the meetings is to extend in a special way, help to the unsaved. The Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Sharrow, evangelists, ' are giving special attention to the ■ children each afternoon at 3:45 o’- • clock and are bringing inspiring, up- ' lifting and soul stirring messages in ■ song each evening. The public is corI dially invited to attend the services. o Lights, Power And Water 1 To Be Shut Off For One i Hour Sunday Afternoon City lights, power and water ser vice will be shut off Sunday after noon, February 10, from 1 to 2 o’clock ■ in order to give workmen an oppor • tunity to make repairs at the cit: - plant. Repacking of a valve in th 1 main stem line will be done. Patron: •- of the plant are asked to take notic of the shut down.

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ASSASSIN FACES FIRING SQUAD AT MEXICAN CAPITAL Slayer Professes To Last That He Was Martyr To Cause Os Religion POLICE PREVENT DEMONSTRATION Mexico City, Feb. 9. — '(tl.R)— Jose De Leon Toral, professing to the last that he was a martyr to the cause of religion, died his “second death” before a firing squad today. Toral was executed at the leaeral penitentiary for the assassination last July 17 of General Alvara Obregon, president-elect of Mexico. He was shot at 12:35 p. m. (1:35 p. m. eastern standard time). The prison was surrounded by -oo police, mounted and on foot, to prevent any possible demonstration. Ihe crowd outside the walls was comparatively small, but thousands throughout the city waited for news of the execution. Comforted By Priest The slayer was comforted by a priest until I a. m. The priest, Father Ignacio Flores, ret timed to the prison at 8 a. m. and administered communion. Then Toral asked for chocolate and a roll for breakfast. He had been given the last sacraments last night. He slept for a few tours afterward. o— — Plans Made For Services At Local Catholic Church Beginning with Ash Wednesday, Febiuary 13, the Way of the Cross will be made daily at. the St. Marys GathoHe church, during the Lenten season. The services will be held at 11:30 o’clock in the morning. School vill be dismissed at 11:20 o'clock, in order to give the school children an pportunity to make the Way ot the Cross with members of the congregation. The Rev. Father J. A. Seiinetz, pastor, stated today the services would take only about 15 minutes. The stations will be said every day at this hour, except on Friday and Sunday’s. —o' Operetta To Be Given By North Ward School Chosen "Peter Rabbit” is the title of tbe operetta chosen for the annual North Ward school play this year. It is an operetta for children, written by Henry P. Cross. Mr. Cross also is the author ot ' Goldilocks" and "The Bears” operettas previously given by the North Ward school. The production will be given in the Decatur high school auditcrium on Friday evening, March 22. John Parrish, principal of the school, stated today that the pupils have started work on the operetta. The cast will include all pupils of the school. o Cold With Frequent Snows Forecast For Next Week Weather outlook for the period of Feb. 11 to 16, 1929. For the region of the Great Lakes: Rather cold much of week with frequent snows. ; ASA KEYES FACES 1 TERM IN PRISON 1— > Former Los Angeles Prosee cutor Found Guilty Os Accepting Bribes e Los Anglees, Cal.. Feb. 9 —(U.R)— For the second time within two 5 . weeks the law today claimed one of n its prosecutors —Asa Keyes—convictr- ed by a jury of ten women and two i. men of accepting bribes while district attorney of Los Angeles county Keyes, prosecutor of William Edward Hickman and Aimee Semple McPherson, was found guilty’ on three 1 charges of accepting $165,000 in bribes to direct prosecution of the r- Julian Petroleum Corporation cases r in such a manner that the defendants <, would be acquitted. Two of the r- acquitted Julian defendants, Ed Rosty enberg and Ben Gotzoff, who aileged:e ly :pa!d Keyes $125,000, algo were is found guilty and with the former dis?e trlct attorney face possible prison , sentences of from one to 14 years.

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