Owen County School Fight Reaches Third Stage
Spencer Indiana July 29 a ruling by Washington township trustee E O Johnson orders the abandonment of the Romona school and moves the dispute to a third stage. The petition was signed by 65 people with earlier orders overturned by county superintendent Lowell H Moore who ruled the original signers were not all legal voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer, Ind
E. 0. Johnson
Washington Township
Owen County
Romona
Ind
Spencer Schools
Mr. Johnson
Lowell H. Moore
On with the Show conflict at a Broadway road test
The 1929 Vitaphone Warner Bros production On with the Show follows a struggling show whose financier Willie Durant withholds funds amid vanity and romance. The cast including Nita French fear collapse while salaries are held and crew press for pay as Harold Astor presses for money. The scene shifts to the opening number as Pete and Dad Malone survey a chaotic dressing room and audience seating revealing sponsors, performers, and jealousy amid mounting tension.
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Willie Durant
Nita French
Nitty
Kitty
Malone
Jimmy
Durant
Jerry Connally
Pete
Dad Malone
Larry Maloney
Dad
Stage Life Echoes Money Woes and Hidden Tensions
In the backstage world Pete pressures crew and Sam Hirom claws at scenery while Jerry frets over unpaid wages. Bert the butler seeks a frank talk about money as Jerry contemplates paying debts with coins and dodges further conflict from the dancing twins who demand pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Jerry
Peter
Sam Hirom
Beaton
Bert
Brazil Man Hurt While Opening Windshield En Route to Greencastle
Ellsworth Waite of Brazil suffered deep cuts from breaking a windshield on Sunday afternoon while driving to Greencastle. He was treated by Dr. John A. Egan and required fifteen stitches for injuries to his hand and lower right arm.
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Brazil
Ellsworth Waite
Greencastle
John A. Egan
Anderson Leader Joseph Hennings Died at 65 in Sanitarium
Joseph E. Hennings 65 longtime Anderson banker civic leader and philanthropist died this afternoon at a Martinsville sanitarium after ten days of heart trouble. He helped build the Pendleton reformatory and served on its board for ten years. Born in the East he came from Komomo thirty-five years ago entering hotel business then amassing an estate near 200000. He led the Elks lodge national offices, chaired the Chamber of Commerce and directed several banks. He is survived by a widow and one daughter.
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National Lodge of Elks
Chamber of Commerce
McKevitt Death Verdict Clears All Suspects
Bartholomew county grand jury adjourned as coroner Dr F J Beck ruled Mrs Anna McKevitt died from a blunt blow to the right eye and scalding water shock with no one held responsible. Her husband Arthur McKevitt remained under arrest as a suspect in Columbus Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Bartholomew County Grand Jury
Anna McKevitt
F. J. Beck
Arthur McKevitt
Weekend Socials Reach Maysville and Nearby Towns
Mayville residents and guests mingled across several communities over the weekend. The Weller, Hughes, and Elliott families from Lafayette spent time with locals. Indianapolis visitors called on the Kendells and Utterbacks, while Catlin and Linden names were seen visiting friends and relatives.
Prison break foiled at Michigan City prison plot
Indiana Governor Harry G Leslie disclosed a plan to stage a major break at Michigan City prison similar to Auburn New York. A prisoner who was pardoned provided the information leading to the thwarting of the plot and the governor defended parole as a preventive measure.
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Michigan City
Indianapolis
Indiana State
Ind
Auburn
New York
Walter Daly
Harry G. Leslie
Indiana
Leslie
Indiana State Prison
WILSON HORNSBY LEAD CUBS DRIVE IN ENGLAND MARATHON
New York July 20 INS Hark Wilson and Rogers Hornsby spearhead the Cub attack for Chicago aiming at its first pennant in ten years. They propelled a 12 to 10 win over the Phillies and helped push the Braves’ winning streak to eight. Rabbit Maranville led Pittsburgh hurlers with five hits.
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New York
Hark Wilson
Rogers Hornsby
Cub
Chicago
Wrigley Wallopers
Bruins
William MecKechnic
Cardinals
Rochester
Giants
Benton
Ott
Terry
Willie Sherdel
St. Louis
Ray Moss
Brooklyn
Nicking Lucas
Ehrhardt
Moss
Cincinnati
White Sox
Athletics
A’s
Yankees
Plot Alleged in Shanghai Riots Spark Police Raids
In Shanghai police raided today detaining eight and seizing arms and propaganda as they uncover alleged conspiracy by the China Communist party linked to the Third International. Foreign concessions ban truck rentals and warn residents to stay indoors amid heightened security. Moscow later denied Sino Russian settlement talks.
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Shanghai
INS
Communist Party
China Communist Party
Third International
China
Miners Killed and Injured in Silesia Explosion
Twenty three miners died and twelve were injured in a damp explosion at the Niederheimsdorf Salita j in Waldenburg Silesia. Seven of the injured are in serious condition. others escaped with minor injuries.
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Berlin
INS
Niederheimsdorf
Waldenburg
Silesia
Ruby Keeler Hospitalized for Urgent Surgery
Ruby Keeler wife of Al Jolson is in a New York private hospital awaiting an operation. Authorities did not release whether the surgery had been performed or was planned, and no further details were available.
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New York
INS
Ruby Keeler
al Jolson
Baseball and Football Scores From Yesterday
Results include American Association games Kansas City 10 Indianapolis 6 Louisville 15 Milwaukee 11 Minneapolis 4 Columbus 1 St Paul 12 Toledo 7. American League Chicago 8 Philadelphia 6. National League Boston 10 Pittsburgh 9 Chicago 12 Philadelphia 10 Brooklyn 10 Cincinnati 2 New York 11 St Louis 2.
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Kansas City
Indianapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Toledo
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Florida Banks Close In Cocoa And Melbourne
Two long established Florida banks Broward County Bank and Trust Company of Cocoa and Melbourne State Bank of Melbourne failed to open and were placed in the hands of the state banking department to guard depositors.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Broward County Bank and Trust Company of
Cocoa
Melbourne State Bank of
Melbourne
State Banking Department
Judge grants stay for Thelma Holland awaiting birth
Los Angeles reporter says Judge Emmet H. Wilson issued a stay of execution for Thelma Holland who was sentenced to one to five years in San Quentin and a $1000 fine for possession of a still. She expects to become a mother within three months. The judge indicated the sentence would be enforced eventually.
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Los Angeles
Cal
INS
Emmet H. Wilson
Thelma Holand
San Quentin
Holland
Wilson
Bennett to marry Indiana halfback and Ft. Wayne debutante
Charles Bennett star IU halfback for two years will wed Amelia Dildine of Ft. Wayne. Dildine recently completed her sophomore year at Indiana University and is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
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Bloomington
Ind
Charles
Chuck) Bennett
Indiana University
Amelia Dildine
Ft. Wayne
Dildine
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
King Improves After Chest Abscess Operation
Buckingham Palace reports King George has improved over the past week after surgery to drain an abscess in his chest. The abscess cavity is free of purulent discharge and healing has begun, though progress will be gradual. The operation required removal of portions of two ribs.
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London
George
Buckingham Palace
T H J E Traction Co Timetable Taking Effect July 28
The T H J E Traction Co announces a new time table taking effect Sunday July 28. West bound trains and schedule adjustments are specified for weekday and weekend service, with minor timing shifts at several stations to improve connections.
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T. H. J. & E. Traction CO
Show Girl at Voncastle Theate r stars Alice White
Alice White shines in Show Girl First National at the Voncastle Theatre. A sprightly tale from J. P. McEvoy follows an humble Irish girl in New York who rises to nightclub fame, featuring a brilliant chorus, lavish settings, and 22 costumes as White dances with Verve.
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Alice White
First National
Voncastle Theater
J. P. McEvoy
New York
Alice
Stop 3714 Social Round of Local Residents
Miss Helen Beaman spent last week with her sister and many neighbors visited. Mrs Frances Stalcup and James Hedge with Naughter Esther were in Brazil Saturday. Oliver Messer made a business trip to Danville Friday. Mr and Mrs E W Gwinn visited Brazil one day last week. Jester Brown and family of Terre Haute called on E W Gwinn. Dollie Hassler and Matilda Beaman called on Susan L Young. Samuel L L Beaman and son Samuel spent Sunday with Hubert Stalcup family. Evelyn M Young visited Mildred Messer Friday afternoon. Simpson P Best called on Susan L Young Thursday evening.
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Glen
Roy Weller
Forrest Hughes
Orville Elliott
Lafayette
Clarence Hughes
Willie Robbins
Indianapolis
Sarah Gleason
Guy
Leath Gleason
Catlin
New Maysville
Ella Hendren
Myrtle Grantham
Florence McFerran
Minnie Chapin
Mary Allgood
Lemna Asher
Jess Kendell
Emmett Utterback
Linden
Helen Weller
Sandy Underwood
Danville
Sarah
Dee Lanfesty
Pauline Temple
Charles Temple
Helen Beaman
Frances Stalcup
James M. Hedge
Naughter
Esther
Brazil
Oliver Messer
E. W. Gwinn
Jester Brown
Terre Haute
Dollie Hassler
Public Hearing Ordered On Bainbridge Telephone Rates
Public Service Commission of Indiana schedules a public hearing in Bainbridge for Bainbridge Telephone Company rate increase. The session, led by Chairman J W McCardle, will be at 9:30 a m on August 20, 1929, at Dr Frank C Collins office. Public participation is requested.
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Public Service Commission
Bainbridge Telephone Company
Bainbridge
Indiana
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Frank C. Collins
J. W. McCardle
Indanapolis
Greencastle
Ldiana
Putnam County
Charles M'Gaughey
Gwin Ensign
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Owen County School
Arline DE Haas
Wwros
Warner Bros
Harold Astor
Betty
Berta
Harold
Jack Barrymore
Hert
Anderson
Mkevitt
Manchester
Lancashire Cotton Workers
Britain
Lancashire
Moscow
Jolson’s
Voncastle
Snow Giit
pBogy Pictures
Broadway
Corinne Griffith
Granada
Sound and
Talking Pictures
Florida
Bennett
Greencastle Ly
Highlander
Peppy
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