HOOSIER HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS 1880: Frederick Douglass Tours the State
September 6 – September 12The Week in Indiana History |
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   Match the Hoosier movie stars to their films. 1. Steve McQueen  2. Marjorie Main 3. James Dean  4. Carole Lombard  5. Anne Baxter A. Giant   B. The Razor’s Edge C. Bullitt   D. My Man Godfrey E. Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town Answers Below
“I may have faults, but being wrong isn’t one of them.” – – – Jimmy Hoffa (Labor Union Leader, born in Brazil, Indiana, in 1913. His disappearance in 1975 remains a mystery.) Did You Know?   Frederick Douglass was a towering figure of the 19th century. Born into slavery, he rose to become a highly-respected orator, writer, and statesman. In 1889, the Hoosier President, Benjamin Harrison, appointed Douglass minister (ambassador) to Haiti. Harrison and Douglass held a great mutual respect for each other. According to Harrison biographer Charles W. Calhoun, Douglass said, speaking of Harrison, “To my mind, we’ve never had a greater President.”
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ANSWERS: 1. C  2. E  3. A  4. D   5. B
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1880   Famous orator and social reformer Frederick Douglass was in Madison, Indiana, campaigning for presidential candidate James A. Garfield. Douglass, a former slave, spoke to a large crowd at the corner of Broadway and Main. He continued his talk at the Jefferson County Courthouse. The local newspaper called it a “powerful speech.” On the same tour, Douglass spoke in several Indiana cities, including Noblesville, Muncie, Winchester, Columbus, Evansville, and Fountain City.
1915   Indianapolis artist Johnny Gruelle received a patent for the design of a doll named “Raggedy Ann.” He had grown up in the Lockerbie Street neighborhood of James Whitcomb Riley, and legend has it that the character was inspired by Riley’s poem “The Raggedy Man.” Raggedy Ann and her brother Raggedy Andy, featured in a series of books, have become icons in American popular culture.
1951   The Hadacol Goodwill Caravan arrived in Indianapolis for a performance at the Midget Speedway Stadium on 16th Street. The program offered a wide variety of talent and big name stars, including Hank Williams, Carmen Miranda, Tony Martin, Dick Haymes, Minnie Pearl, Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, and Jack Dempsey. The show was free to those who brought a boxtop from Hadacol, a liquid vitamin supplement advertised on radio.
1976   Rosalynn Carter was in the state on a campaign tour for her husband, Jimmy Carter, who was running for President. She made stops in Lafayette, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and Indianapolis, where she walked around the Circle and spoke with former Governor Matthew Welsh.
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Suspect in Custody after Stabbing in Southeast Side Trailer Park
An Evansville man is in custody and facing charges of attempted murder after a stabbing in a southeast side trailer park.
On September 05, 2020 at approximately 2:23 PM deputies with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 2430 Wild Dunes Dr. The caller advised that a man had been stabbed multiple times by his stepson. Responding deputies located the victim as well as the suspect at the residence. The victim was transported by ambulance to St. Vincent’s hospital and the suspect was transported to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center.
During the ensuing investigation, detectives with the Sheriff’s Office determined that the suspect, Zakary Mullin, stabbed the victim multiple times in the torso during a dispute between his mother and the victim. Mullin’s mother is married to the victim. Mullin’s mother was picking up property from the victim, who was was estranged from. An argument ensued in the residence and then turned physical. Mullin, who was not initially inside, entered the residence, pulled a knife out and began stabbing the victim from behind. The victim was able to subdue Mullin despite being stabbed numerous times. Multiple witnesses were present including a twelve year-old child. One of the witnesses called 911. Mullin remained at the scene and was taken into custody without incident.
Mullin was interviewed by detectives with the Sheriff’s Office. He admitted to stabbing the victim multiple times. He could not explain why he stabbed the victim and admitted to overreacting. Mullin was arrested for Attempted Murder as a Level 1 felony and Domestic Battery as a Level 5 felony. He will be held without bond pending a court appearance. The victim is hospitalized with wounds described as life-threatening.
ARRESTED:
Zakary Mullin, 20, of Evansville. Attempted Murder as a Level 1 Felony, Domestic Battery as a Level 5 Felony
Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
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VANDERBURGH SUPERIOR COURT AWARDED ADDITIONAL GRANT TO ASSIST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
 Vanderburgh Superior Court has been awarded an additional $409,197 for a total grant award of $955,541 by the Office on Violence against Women under the Justice for Families Program.Â
The Court will use these funds to continue operation of the Protective Order Assistance Office, provide Guardian ad Litems (GALs), afford supervised visits/exchanges, and deliver additional training to courts and various staff members in order to better address the problems, victims of domestic violence face, within the court’s system.Â
The Protective Order Assistance Office provides services to those seeking help in completing applications for Protection Orders, advises victims about court procedures, delivers interpreter services, and educates domestic violence or sexual assault victims on the various resources available to them within our community.Â
Resources will also supply Guardian ad Litem services in child custody/visitation cases where Domestic Violence is a factor.Â
The Grant will further provide supervised parenting time and exchange services to victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Abuse and Stalking.Â
Southern Indiana Nurse Who Took Drugs Intended For Hospice Patients Will Serve Time
A Southern Indiana hospice nurse investigated by the Office of the Attorney General in connection with the misappropriation of patients’ prescription drugs has been convicted and sentenced for her crimes.
The office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) began investigating Jennifer Daniel in the spring of 2019 following a pharmacist’s tip about irregularities in the way the nurse was handling prescriptions intended for terminally ill patients.
In Clark County, Daniel was convicted on felony counts of interference with medical services and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, deceit or subterfuge. As part of a plea agreement, a Scott County charge of interference with medical services was dismissed.
Daniel also was convicted in Floyd County for the interference of medical services.
Officials in Clark and Scott counties referred the cases against Daniel back to the MFCU for prosecution. The Floyd County Prosecutor’s Office filed its own charges against her.
In Floyd County, Daniel was sentenced on Thursday to six years in jail with three years suspended — although the jail time could be modified to home detention once she completes a substance-abuse treatment program while incarcerated.
In Clark County, Daniel was earlier this summer sentenced to three years of home detention, which will follow completion of her executed sentence in Floyd County.
“It’s a very cruel and calloused act to deprive terminally ill patients of medications that help them cope with devastating diseases,†Attorney General Hill said. “Unfortunately, we see this wrongdoing committed all too often by individuals selfishly focused on feeding their own drug habits, and we must continue to hold lawbreakers accountable for their actions.â€
The Indiana Medicaid Fraud Control Unit receives 75 percent of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a federal grant. The remaining 25 percent is funded by the State of Indiana.
A Ray Of Hope In The Fight Against COVID-19
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