U S Tax Returns Show 21 New Millionaires In 1926
The 1926 statistics of income reveal 21 new millionaires and 228 taxpayers with over 1 million dollars. Only about 1.19 billion of the 90 billion national income was reported as taxable, with 2.43 million people filing tax returns. Henry Ford and John D. Rockefeller Jr. are cited among the wealthiest.
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Robert 8. Thornburgh
N.S
Washington
America
Henry Ford
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Wealth breakdown by social classes in capital gains and salaries
The text outlines profits from real estate and stock and bond sales totaling 216 million dollars. It notes 10 000 to 25 000 groups dominate real estate and securities with 412 454 million in profits, salaries and wages exceed 1 098 million with 795 million in dividends. The millionaire class lists 16 246 000 in wages and large gains from asset sales 245 527 000 plus 204 263 000 in dividends.
Carbon Monoxide Fatality Claims Darlington Man
J Frank Caldwell aged 64 was found dead in his Darlington garage by his daughter Elda Caldwell. Authorities say carbon monoxide from the automobile caused his death as garage doors remained closed. A doctor confirmed the cause.
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Darlington
Ind
J. Frank Caldwell
Mise Elda Caldwell
Hollywood High Boys Star In Fox Film High School Hero
Hollywood High School basketball players who worked on the Fox film High School Hero share the screen with Sally Phipps Nick Stuart and a cast including John Darrow David Rollins Brandon Hurst Wade Boteler and William N Bailey under director David Butler. Their coach was famed sprinter Charles Paddock who also trained the players while on set. The one night Granada theater showing is Wednesday.
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Hollywood High School
Fox
America
Charles Paddock
Paddock
Nick Stuart
John Darrow
David Rollins
Brandon Hurst
Wade Boteler
William N. Bailey
David Butler
Granada Theater
Evangelist J C McCaslin Leads Clinton Falls Church Meetings
Rev. J C McCaslin of Terre Haute conducts evangelistic meetings at Clinton Falls Methodist Protestant Church at the request of Pastor W E Wimoth and church members. Crowds grow nightly despite cold weather with topics including God’s statements about Jesus Christ Holy Spirit Bible Man Satan Sin and Salvation. Everyone is invited.
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J. C. McCaslin
Terre Haute
Clinton Falls Methodist Protestant Church
W. E. Wimoth
God
Jesus Christ
Holy Spirit
Death of Lillie Chasteen in Crawfordsville Home
Lillie Chasteen age 47 died Sunday night at 901 East Elmore Street after five weeks illness. Born March 1880 in Bloomington she was daughter of James and unnamed mother. She is survived by husband Charles, one son Charles Junior of Indianapolis, a brother Homer Stevens of Bedford and half brother Morris Stafford of Roachdale. Funeral at Memorial Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. E A Arthur. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Lillie Chasteen
East Elmore Street
Bloomington
March
James Chasteen
Charles Chasteen
Charles Junior
Indianapolis
Homer Stevens
Bedford
Morris Stafford
Roachdale
Memorial Presbyterian Church
E. A. Arthur
Oak Hill Cemetery
BUIS BLUE Couple Wed In Court House Ceremony
Emmett Frank Buis and Margaret Jane Blue were married in the county courthouse Tuesday morning by Rev. Earl H. Ferguson. Both are residents of Putnam County.
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Emmett Frank Buis
Cornie Buis
Margaret Jane Blue
Herbert Blue
Court House
Earl H. Ferguson
Putnam County
Purdue dominates Crawfordsville as Wabash falls short
Purdue overwhelms Wabash 40 to 32 at Crawfordsville led by Murphy eight field goals. Purdue reserves beat Wabash reserves 19 to 15. Indiana high schools in focus with Jefferson Crowe legacy and prep matchups as Big Ten prep season nears.
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Purdue
Crawfordsville
Boilermaker
Wabash
Big Ten
Earf
Chicago
Indiana
Illinois
Messersmith Nat's Head of Commons Club Elected
The seventh annual American Commons Club convention ended with election of national officers and a New Year’s dance. A campaign to expand the club includes establishing chapters at major colleges. current chapters include Denison Ohio Akron Cincinnati Simpson Ames Iowa and DePauw and Wabash. Elected were Messersmith DePauw president Dustin Cincinnati vice president MacIntosh Simpson treasurer and Parks Denison chairman of publication.
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Crawfordsville Journal
American Commons Club
Deniseon
Akron
Cincinnati
Ohio
Simpson and Ames
DePauw Land Wabash
Denison
Messersmith
DePauw
Dustin
MacIntosh
Simpson
Parks
Dog tax levy approved by county commissioners
A dog tax levy of 3 dollars on each male or spayed female and 6 dollars for each un spayed female and 5 dollars for each additional dog was approved by the county commissioners in regular session Monday. The tax is payable March 1 1928. The levy is the same as for 1927.
Commissioners Ban Heavy Hauling On Local Roads
Putnam County commissioners adopted a resolution at the January meeting banning heavy hauling when roads are thawing or wet. It bars all firms, corporations, or individuals from hauling more than two tons or more than 200 pounds per inch width of road surface to protect roads under thawing or wet conditions. The move backs local road officials urging tighter road protection.
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Putnam County
Pictures at Granada Show Ford Auto Through Ford Reel
Two reels at Granada Theatre depict steps and tests in Ford automobile manufacture. Courtesy of King Morrison Foster Co local Ford dealer. Shown Monday and last shown today alongside the regular program. Viewers called the reels extremely interesting.
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Ford
Granada Theatre
King, Morrison & Foster Co
1928 To Start New Cycle Says Bruckner Theory
The London based report cites the Bruckner Theory of 35 year weather cycles predicting 1928 will mirror 1893 with a fourteen year spell of fat years followed by another cycle reset. Observations show sequences of rainy, moderate, then sunny periods recurring over centuries. Scientists note additional meteorological forces beyond the 35 year pattern.
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International News Service
London
Bruckner
Professor Bruckner
Bacon
Hie
Priscillas Host Pleasant Holiday Luncheon Honors Mrs Hutcheson
A luncheon at Mrs. Ernest Browning’s home honored Mrs. Walter Hutcheson with a four course Cafe teria style meal. Between courses, songs, speeches, and pictures tracing her life from cradle to 1928 filled the afternoon. gifts included two books and warm thanks were offered by the guest of honor. Attending were Mrs. Alice Farmer Miss Jane Farmer and Mrs. Clay Brothers.
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Ernest Browning
Walter Hutcheson
Addie
Hutcheson
Alice Farmer
Jane Farmer
Voncastle Theatre Remodeling Nears Completion
The Voncastle Theatre remodeling nears finish with about $6,000 spent to update and beautify the venue. Draperies remain to be hung and minor details completed. Reseating of the lower floor is planned around January 15.
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Voncastle
Hickman Charged in Parker Murder Faces Four Pleas
William Edward Hickman awaiting arraignment in Los Angeles Superior Court to plead to kidnap and murder of Marion Parker. Four options opened including not guilty not guilty by reason of insanity guilty and mental examination. DA Asa Keyes vows to seek the gallows. Judge Carlos Hardy to oversee a swift proceeding with defense attorney Jerome Walsh silent on strategy.
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Los Angeles
Cal
INS
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Hickman
California
Asa Keyes
Carlos Hardy
Sixth Marine Killed in Rebel Battle
At least one more Marine Sergeant Thomas Bruce of Philadelphia was killed and five Marines wounded in a skirmish while marching from Telapaneca to reinforce Quilali. Reinforcements rushed to the line as U S Marines pressed the campaign against rebel forces under General Sandino. Orders direct pursuit until Sandino is captured or forced to flee.
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Managua
INS
United States
Thomas Bruce
Philadelphia
Sandino
Telapaneca
Quilali
Marine
Teachers Strike Fails at Alfordville High School
In Alfordville, southeast of Washington, the threatened teachers strike collapsed as classes resumed. One teacher resigned to take another position, and Clyde Jackson, the school trustee, sought funds to pay several weeks of wages owed to the faculty.
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Washington, Ind
Alfordville High School
Here
Clyde Jackson
Voncastle Confectionary Changes Hands In Town Deal
John Evans and Kenneth Evans have purchased Voncastle Confectionary from C. L. Goodlander who ran the Voncastle Theatre. They assume control Sunday and retain Harold Minnick, an employee of the former owner. The Evans are sons of Mrs. Edna Evans of Evans Variety Store.
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John Evans
Kenneth Evans
Voncastle Confectionary
C. L. Goodlander
Voncastle Theatre
Harold Minnick
Goodlander
Edna Evans
Evans Variety Store
Attica Woman 18 Arrested Here Today
Marie Land of Attica aged 18 was taken into custody at the Indiana State Farm Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Alva Bryan and held for Warren County authorities. She was visiting her husband at the State Farm when officials notified the local Sheriff's office.
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Marie Land
Attica
W. A. Smith
Warren County
Indiana State Farm
Alva Bryan
DePauw Announces Second Semester Start Date
Registration for the second semester at DePauw begins January 2 and runs to January 16 for first semester enrollees. New students may register on Monday January 30 as classes start that day.
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Depauw
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