Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Sept. 20, 1913 – The Lake County man may escape the electric chair. The state legislature fails to provide money for the purchase of the death machine for the Michigan City prison.
Sept. 20, 1963 – The recent “red glow” in the financial news revealed by LaPorte’s Bastian-Morley company is beginning to appear in solid black.
Sept. 20, 1988 – Knox lawyer Thomas Ward is trying to catch Republican Congressman John Hiler in a 3rd District marathon.
Sept. 20, 2003 – Ready, aim, practice! LaPorte City Police make sure they’re up for night incidents.