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April 18, 1925
El Dorado Daily News
El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
In Indianapolis, an inquest concludes into Madge Oberholtzer's death, with her accusing KKK leader D.C. Stephenson of attack; meanwhile, a suspicious fire damages his Irvington home, revealing gasoline-oil mixtures.
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STEPHENSON HOME
BURNS AS HEARING
IS HELD IN CASE
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., APRIL 17—Tale of testimony was completed today at the inquest held by county Coroner Dr. Paul F. Robison, to determine the cause of the death of Miss Madge Oberholtzer, 28, who in an antemortem statement accused D. C. Stephenson, former dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, with attacking her.
As the coroner's inquest was being brought to a close, local officials started an investigation of a mysterious fire which caused $20,000 damage early today to Stephenson's home in Irvington, a suburb. Fire department officials, who searched the house, told of finding several receptacles ranging in size from one to 12 gallons and all containing a mixture of gasoline and oil.
BURNS AS HEARING
IS HELD IN CASE
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., APRIL 17—Tale of testimony was completed today at the inquest held by county Coroner Dr. Paul F. Robison, to determine the cause of the death of Miss Madge Oberholtzer, 28, who in an antemortem statement accused D. C. Stephenson, former dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, with attacking her.
As the coroner's inquest was being brought to a close, local officials started an investigation of a mysterious fire which caused $20,000 damage early today to Stephenson's home in Irvington, a suburb. Fire department officials, who searched the house, told of finding several receptacles ranging in size from one to 12 gallons and all containing a mixture of gasoline and oil.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Inquest
Death Accusation
Ku Klux Klan
Mysterious Fire
Gasoline Oil
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Madge Oberholtzer
D. C. Stephenson
Dr. Paul F. Robison
Where did it happen?
Indianapolis, Ind., Irvington
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Madge Oberholtzer
D. C. Stephenson
Dr. Paul F. Robison
Location
Indianapolis, Ind., Irvington
Event Date
April 17
Story Details
Testimony completed at inquest into death of Miss Madge Oberholtzer, who accused D. C. Stephenson of attacking her; simultaneous investigation of mysterious fire damaging Stephenson's home, with gasoline and oil found.