Primary election previews and local notes in SAY column
In the Say column Charles J. Arnold reports on the upcoming partial primary, road crews cracking down on heavy truck loads in freezing thaw conditions, and local political mentions. He notes the Indiana attorney general trial judge selection, Gov. Jim Goodrich rumors, Dr. T. A. Sigler’s remarks, and a satirical weather reminder that spring has not arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Sigler
Inianapolis
Jim Goodrich
Doc
Cars Tangle in Accident on National Road
A three car collision west of Pleasant Gardens injures Mr and Mrs George W Tharp of Terre Haute and Mrs John Buecker of Sullivan. Deputy Alva Bryan reports the Old Trails truck parked on the curve contributed to the crash between Buckner, Carter and the Tharps on the National Road. Tharp suffered a possible arm fracture. others minor injuries. The Tharps were taken to Brazil for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Tharp
Terre Haute
John Buecker
Sullivan
Pleasant Gardens
Alva Bryan
Tharp
Brazil
Kiwanis Indiana District Conference Attended by Local Members
Rev C Howard Taylor Milton Brown and R P Mullins attended the eleventh annual conference of the Indiana district of Kiwanis International at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. The meeting closed with a dinner where Dr E E Harper Evansville College president spoke on Creating and Stabilizing Kiwanis Leadership. Julian Wetzel Indianapolis Club president was toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Howard Taylor
Milton Brown
R. P. Mullins
Indiana District of
Kiwanis International
Indianapolis Athletic Club
Athletic Club
E. E. Harper
Evansville College
Kiwanis
Julian Wetzel
Indianapolis Club
Moffitt Wins Grand Corn Prize In Indiana Show
Lowell L. Moffitt of Knightstown won the grand champion ribbon with ten ears of yellow corn at the Indiana Corn Growers Association show held under Purdue University. The event elected officers and urged Congress to fund 10 million dollars to combat the European corn borer and support agricultural extension work. Putnam County exhibitors Otis Clodfelter and John W. Day won prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knightsville
Putnam County
Dafayette
Lowell L. Moffitt
KnIghtstown
Indiana
Moffitt
Indiana Corn Growers Association
Purdue University
Congress
Ralph Heilman
Hope
Royce Camden
Dr. G. Christie
Lafayette
Sectol Didetle Urer
C. I. Witsaman
Wolecottville
Jason DeFord
Greentown
C. P. Jenkins
Webster
H. L. Colbert
Washington
Charles Clem
Princeton
Otis Clodfelter
Russellville
John W. Day
Fillmore
Goosepond Wolf Escapes Big Drive
The Goosepond wolf, a large timber predator blamed for depredations on poultry and sheep in Greene County, eludes a full-day drive by over 100 farmers and their dogs. Despite firing at close range, the animal remains at large and seemingly bulletproof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
Jan. M
INS
Loup Garou
Goosepond
Greene County
Former local man given a term on farm
Indianapolis Jan 12 Prosecutor William H Remy announced a campaign against gambling following the conviction of three men for operating gambling houses. George Shockley alleged ring leader received $500 fine and four months on the Indiana State Farm. Maher $100 fine and ten days, Silverman $10 fine and ten days. Evidence showed Shockley ran telephonic operations over five years and caused about $6,000 in losses to Underwood who testified as principal witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shockley
Indianapolis
William Maher
Raymond Silverman
Shockley
Indiana State Farm
William KE
Reiley Shockley
Indiana Supreme Court
Maher
Silverman
Collins
Remy
Harry V. Underwood
Underwood
William Randel Damages Case Settled for 200 Dollars
The case of William Randel against the Traction Company for injuries to his truck was settled yesterday for 200 dollars. Hays and Murphy represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randel
The
Traction Company
Hays & Murphy
Fire destroys Beach Casino in Asbury Park
A fire at Beach Casino on the Asbury Park Boardwalk destroyed the building early today and caused an estimated half million dollars in losses. The blaze was brought under control shortly before four oclock this morning. Col Charles A Lindbergh plans an extended South American and Caribbean air tour taking off from Colon to overhaul the Spirit of St Louis and visit multiple nations en route to Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
INS
Balboa
Canal Zone
Charles A. Lindbergh
Colon
Spirit of
Col. Lindbergh
Venezuela
Saint Thomas
Virgin Islands
Porto Rico
Santo Domingo
Haiti
Havana
Retired Man Kinsley Dies From December Crash
Albert Kinsley, 74, died January 12 from injuries suffered December 26 when struck by a car driven by Everett Keith. Police sought Kinsley relatives. In a separate crash, Mrs. R E Davis, reportedly fatally hurt after losing control of her car, collided with Lincoln Patterson’s vehicle. her skull was fractured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
INS
Albert Kinsley
Everett Keith
Kinsley
R. E. Davis
Lincoln Patterson
Clarence Chamberlin and Roger Williams Attempt Endurance Flight
Clarence Chamberlin and Roger Williams launched from Roosevelt Field at 10:11 a.m. aiming to surpass the German endurance flight record in a new trans Atlantic attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
INS
Clarence Chamberlin
Roger Williams
Germany
Infant in Critical Condition After Firemen’s Pulmotor Treatment
In Chicago a 12 day old baby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, revived after a pulmotor squad relayed to resuscitate him. Dr. D J Louis reported the infant, born New Year’s Day, had ceased breathing but regained life after oxygen and assisted breathing. The child fed at 5 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
D. J. Louis
Joseph Smith
Louis
Pulmotor Squad
Wolfe Must Serve Life Following Court Ruling
Indiana Supreme Court upheld a life sentence for Charles One Arm Wolfe for the August 14, 1925 murder of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hance near Yorktown. Wolfe, convicted for killing the couple who testified against Gerald Chapman, remains in state prison as his appeal was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles
Wolfe
Ben Hance
Yorktown
Ind
Gerald Chapman
Delaware Circuit Court
Indiana Supreme Court
State Penitentiary
Hances
Chapman
George
Dutch
Anderson
Weather forecast unsettled and warmer ahead
Unsettled conditions persist with a warming trend. Sunrise is 7 06 and sunset 4 41.
Death of English Author Thomas Hardy in London
International report notes the death of Thomas Hardy at his London home. The English novelist, famed for Tess of the D'Urbervilles, passed away yesterday. His works have long been celebrated in the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hardy
London
Hardy
United States
No License Driving After Midnight January 3
After midnight January 21 police will arrest drivers still using 1927 plates. Cars may display 1927 plates until January 1, then must be garaged until 1928 plates are purchased and placed. Putnam County license bureau reports steady but slow sales and a landslide sale needed before January 31 to supply all motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Franklin Street
Dr. T A Sigler Settles Auto Injury Suit for 2150
The case of Dr T A Sigler against Dr Julian and Mutual Insurance Co of Illinois settled in Marion County Circuit Court before trial for 2150. Sigler sought damages for a broken collarbone from a automobile wreck that affected his surgical practice. Hays and Murphy represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
T. A. Sigler
Julian
Mutual Insurance Company of
Ilinois
Sigler
Mad dog killed in Spencer prompts county orders
After a mad dog was killed near Spencer officers order muzzling or vaccination of all dogs. Unprotected dogs roaming at large may be shot by police. The action mirrors a Montgomery county order as Putnam County weighs similar measures amid rabies fears from dogs that bit other animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Montgomery County
Putnam County
Girl Rides the Rods to Keep a Date
Evansville report says 17 year old Treva Harris of Farmersburg and 22 year old Clifford Riley were caught as they prepared to hop a train. Treva claimed boredom and lack of work drove her to ride the rails. she was sent home with her parents, while Riley was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Treva Harris
Farmersburg
Clifford Riley
Treva
Riley
Fire destroys 9 room Cloverdale residence
A two story frame home of Mrs Agnes P Broadstreet in Cloverdale burned Wednesday afternoon due to a defective flue. Loss exceeds 4000 with 2000 insurance. Second floor furniture destroyed and much first floor contents burned. Firefighters limited by low water pressure. Occupants included Mr and Mrs Leonard Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes P. Broadstreet
Cloverdale
Broadstreet
Leonard Walker
Democratic Convention Chooses Houston For 1928 Meet
Houston, Texas wins the Democratic National Committee vote on the sixth ballot to host the 1928 party convention, after a close contest with San Francisco. The decision marks a southward shift for the event since the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Washington
South
San Francisco
Kitselman Named Republican State Chairman in Indiana
E. F. Kitselman of the Indiana Steel and Wire Co. Muncie was elected Republican State Chairman of Indiana to succeed Clyde A. Walb who resigned after his indictment. Miss Mary Sleeth of Rushville was named state vice chairman succeeding Mrs Vivian T. Wheatcraft who resigned and now works at Republican National headquarters in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
INS
E. F. Kitselman
Indiana Steel and Wire Co
Muncie
Indiana
Clyde A. Walb
LaGrange
Ind
Kitselman
United States
James A. Watson
Republican State Committee
Mary Sleeth
Rushville
Republican Women’s Organization
Vivian T. Wheatcraft
Wheatcraft
Republican National Headquarters
Washington, D. C
Goodlanders and Crosby Travel for Banking and Theater Business
Mr. O. L. Goodlander and his wife and their son were in Indianapolis today on business for the Voncastle Theater where Mr. Goodlander serves as manager. Joe Crosby of the Central National Bank attended the State Bankers Association meeting in Indianapolis on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Goodlander and Son
Indianapolis
Voncastle Theater
Mr. Goodlander
Joe Crosby
The
Central National Bank
State Bankers’ Association
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray Face Execution
Albany and New York reports say Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray proceed toward electrocution for Albert Snyder murder. Gov’t and court actions clash over stays as Sing Sing officials weigh delays and legal challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
INS
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Snyder
Ottinger
Justice Levy
Sing Sing
Capitol
Warden Lawes
Snyder and
Gray
New York
Sing Sing Prison
Leweis KE. Laws
Ruth Brown Snyder
Supreme Court
Aaron J. Levy
New York City
Albert Snyder
Queens Village
Lewis FE. Laws
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Charles J. Arnold
Ondidates
Elmerle
Ed. Jackson
Charles Cabe
Crawfordsville
Vermont
Ruth Snider
New York State Supreme Court
Judd Gray
Sarah
Mus
Lt Ld
R. A. Ogg
Greencastle
Vernor
al Smith
Clem
Judd Gray Evers
Mr. Smith
Dbergh
Panama Zone
a_ rake
Wheel Barrow
BIG Kiwanis
L.L. Moffitt
Grand Corn Prize
BIG
William H. Remy
New Jersey
Lindy
Chamberlin
Walb
Mrs. Snyder
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