County Council Rejects Judge's Salary Increase
The Elkhart County Council on the second day of its session refused all year ' s appropriations with the exception of a judge's salary increase. A move to strike the judge's raise failed as five members voted against, while three retained. The council adjourned amid controversy over state law requiring appropriation action. The total appropriations listed were 18 548 52 with specific lines for county agent expenses and school records.
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Vester
Willian
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Blue
Mosier
Boyesideat
Duereuse
Oreamiruaedt
Fea
Carpiewdtuaa Siatent
Certis
Gileawretiee
preceerTig Shertis
Ds Sabd
Ls Senuerees
Charles Addrckson
Veuriv
Ita
Daeksenm
Offaer
Neil
Subway project eyed for New Carlisle area
Attorneys for Laporte report no subway at the dangerous East New Carlisle crossing will begin soon. New York Central officials say opposition has been removed after clarifying misunderstandings at a South Bend conference.
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Laporte. Mie
New Carlisle
Laporte
Atus
South Bend
New York Central Railroad Company
Boy Injured By Arrow In Toy Bow Incident
Six year old Walter Charles Harter of Elkhart was struck in the right eye by a toy arrow from a bow held by a playmate. The injury is serious and endangers his sight.
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Walter Charles
Evan Harter
Elkhart
Campagnn mobilizes to boost Salvation Army fund
Milton Vwrseng chairs a Jioshen Salvation Army drive aiming to raise 100. The campaign includes Kiwanis, Rotary mem, American Legion and lodge groups soliciting donations with plans to finish by Saturday May 26. Ensign Totter from Chicago aids publicity after speaking in Raawanis and Latney Pinehean.
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Milton Vwrseng
Salvation Alias
Jioshen
Kiwanis Lab
George Mo Richardson
Rotary
Abbott
American Legion
Elmer J. Culp
Yarry
Masapie Deely
Gip Walter
J. Daina Cramer
Salvation Army
Chicago
Myers
Wyseng
Phe
Wallace W. Mehl
Docal Salvationm Army
Presbyterians Elect Wishart Head Of Church Convention
Indiatnpolis May 1 The Presbyterian Church in the United States elected dl Spencer Wishart of Philadelphia as moderator of the General Assembly defeating William Jennings Bryan's ally in a tight race Wishart's victory signals a shift toward the liberal faction The assembly also noted the death toll of 197 ministers and set plans for a mass meeting on church publication and Sabbath school work.
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Presbyterian
Spencer Chiaypoion
Philadelphia
Vies Grederatear
Stemsline Canamytteys
Charles PL Wishart
Willican Jennings Praan
Papercenl
Prstesd
Pir Wishart
Giagh KR
Walker
Laos
Aid
Marl Breau
Metrix
Bryan
Metanaep Ores
Ted
Pee Charlce
Wishart
Wooster Collese
Wooster
Onin
Phe
William Jennings Brean
Brean
Eteettom
McNilshes
Oreh
Walther
Secord Batler
Tate
Bryan Oon
Lewis S. Mudge
General Assembly
Pes Moines
Board of Publication
G. A. R. Elected Ball as Indiana Commander at Encampment
Albert J. Ball of Indianapolis was elected commander of the G. A. R. Department of Indiana during the annual encampment in Muncie Indiana on May 18.
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Muncie. Ind
Albert J. Ball
Indianapolis
Department of
Bandits Threaten to Shoot Captives in China
A Chinese bandit group issued a final ultimatum promising to execute American and British captives next Tuesday if troops are not withdrawn. Marcel Berube, a released prisoner, delivered the threat from their mountain stronghold. Chinese bandits also attacked Tawenkow, north of Lincheng, seizing several captives. US Minister Jaenh Schurman urged the Chinese government to secure foreign captives from bandit areas or face drastic action.
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Shanghai
Associated
Shantung
Marcel Oliver Berube
Shanghat
Tawenkow
Lincheng
Schurman
State GOP to Hold Meeting Amid Possible Lyons Resignation
A meeting of the Indiana Republican state committee is set for next Tuesday in Indianapolis, following a telephone exchange between secretary Frederick Shortemeier and state chairman Lawrence Lyons. Reportedly Lyons may resign, triggering an immediate election of a new chairman. Contenders include Clyde Wath, BK M. Morris, and others, with Senate ally James E. Watson endorsing Wath.
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Troeetanapoles
Ind
Lyons
Leen
Clyde Wath
Lagrange
James FE. Watson
Bold Bandit Drives Off With Car In Elkhart Chase
A bald bandit forced Cleo Ulrich and Hoyd Creap at gunpoint to drive their car from the Elkhart business district toward Beardsley Avenue then three miles out before ordering them from the vehicle. Police and the two witnesses later found the car within 50 feet of the stop. No clue to the bandit was reported.
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Elkhart
Cleo Ulrich
Hoyd Creap
South Second Street
Beardsley Avenue
Kentucky Derby Draws Large Louisville Crowd for 49th Run
Louisville crowds crowded the city on May 18 for the 49th Kentucky Derby. Settled weather could bring showers Saturday while bettors favored Whitner as the likely favorite. Promising tickets center on Finnchantment Chickvale Picketer with Cherry Pie and Rialte from Green tree Stables in the Whitney entry.
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Whitner
Finnchantment
Cherry Pie
Rialte
Greentree Stables
Whitney
No Bids On Six County Road Bond Issues
No bids were received today for six road bond issues offered by the county treasurer. The issues totaled 30 000 Fort Wayne road from Elk Hart, 16 000 through Foraker, 52 000 A-1 Baugo township, 64 000 R Elkhart township, 5 000 Baugo and 5 000 Olive townships. Bonds remain on sale until a satisfactory bid is received.
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Fort Warne
Elkhart
Foraker
Baugo
Z. Baugo
Olive
Indiana Supreme Court asked to rehear Crabb case
A brief filed in Indianapolis argues the 1947 Indiana liquor act should bar possession and align with the act’s purpose to curb intoxicating liquor. The state seeks a rehearing after Crabb held possession alone was not a crime under state liquor laws.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
State Legal Department
Bombs Hit U S Property in Mexico City
Two explosions struck U S government premises in Mexico City this month. The May 4 blast at the American embassy was followed by today’s blast at the building housing the American consulate general. No material damage was reported in either incident.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
United States
Fire alarm disrupts Ku Klux Klan parade in LaPorte
A general fire alarm was activated in LaPorte last night breaking up a Ku Klux Klan parade. Police investigated while members searched for originators of the alarm.
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Laporte
Tad
Ku Klus Klan
Unsettled Weather Tonight Into Saturday Across Indiana
Daily government thermometer report notes maximum 68 and minimum 40 with showers in parts of Indiana. Slight warming expected in the southwest tonight as unsettled conditions continue into Saturday.
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S. W. Witmer
Indiana
Movement For Better Motion Pictures To Be Started Here
Movement to improve motion pictures will begin in Goshen through local club women next fall. Mrs. Herbert H.L. Little of 215 South High Street heads the effort. the plan follows the Committee of Ten with nine to review a list of new pictures for child suitability.
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Goshen Club
Better Motion Pictures
Herbert HL. Little
South Highth Street
Bary View Club
Little
Committee of Ten
Chorough
Arthur S. Kane
West 15Th Street
New York
Associated
Goshen Wonen
Palmer released on habeas corpus
Charles Chuck Palmer Northwestern University star athlete was freed on his own recognizance by Chief Justice McKinley after being held since early yesterday as a witness in the Leighton Mount disappearance case. Palmer denied knowledge of the Mount case and complained of his treatment.
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Chicago
Associated
Charles “Chuck Palmer
Northwestern University
McKinley
Palmer
Oneop.en
Edith M. Pliner
McKittey
Associated) Pressi
Criminal Court
Charles
Chuck” Palmer
Leighton Mount
Northwestern
Violet Bachman
Paper asks subscribers to update circulation address
The Demo Crat urges readers who spend heated months at the lake or resorts to notify the circulation department of their address so the paper can be forwarded. Call 31.
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Democrat
Elkhart County Roads: Board Delays to Seek Agreement
Elkhart county commissioners adjourned a special session to next Wednesday after noon to resolve road problems on units land 4 7 8S and 39. Attorneys will determine the board position and whether to withdraw petitioners for state approval so bids can be awarded.
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Elkhart
LY. Arnold
Anthony Deahl
Arnold
C. J. Kinney
Explosion of Oil Lamp Tragedy at Cleveland School
A blazing theater in a Cleveland schoolhouse after an oil lamp exploded on stage killed or fatally injured many. The fire trapped dozens. stair collapse and crowded exits caused most deaths. Dozens of families were affected as casualties mounted across Camden and Kershaw County.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Donie Truesdale
Huey Hinson
8. C
Kershaw County
Cleveland School
Columbia
Whittaker
G. L. Dixon
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