Rainy detour at Democratic convention in Indianapolis
A Greencastle contingent led by Glenn Hayson and Courtland C Gillen rescued the author from a mob at the Arthur J Hamrick state Democratic convention HQ on the 8th floor of Claypool hotel. He describes meetings with Indiana politicians and humorous anecdotes from the Indianapolis trip.
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Glenn Hayon
Courtland C. Gillen
Greencastle
Arthur J. Hamrick
Convention City
Mr. Johnson
Civic Union
Indianapolis
Judge
Claypool
Hamrick
Greeencastle
Indiana
Evansville
al Clark
Cayuga
Mr. Lyon
Frank Cannon
Friendship Aims Atlantic Flight From Trepassey
Amelia Earhart and Wilmer Stultz prepare the tri motor Fokker Friendship for a trans Atlantic hop from Trepassey Newfoundland. Lou Gordon reports the plane in perfect condition after repairing a leak. fuel and supplies aboard, destination unknown but likely Southampton or another English port.
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Southampton
England
Trepassey
N.F
Atlantic
Amelia Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Europe
Stultz
Miss Earhart
Gordon
Smith Emerges as Second Choice for Indiana Delegation
Indiana report says Governor Al Smith gains traction as second choice for the Democratic delegation to the national convention. Evans Woollen remains favorite son candidate while Tenth District caucus designates Smith as second choice, with Reed supporters active among delegates. The Fairfax forecast notes cool, fair weather with sunrise at 4 16 and sunset at 7 11.
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Indiana
Evans Woollen
Reed
Indianapolis
Ind
INS
al Smith
New York
Smith
United States
James A. Reed
Frank J. Prince
Airplot to link America with Australia sails on
Four aviators in the Southern Cross prepare for the next leg after a dangerous Kauai to Suva hop. Kingsford-Smith Ulm Lyons and Warner face what authorities call the most perilous stretch of their Pacific air route toward Australia.
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Suva
Pacific
Southern Cross
Australia
America
Kauai
Hawaii
Fiji
Kingsford-Smith
Ulm Lyons
Warner
Aus
Fillmore Couples Wed in Paris Illinois Event Shocks Friends
Two Fillmore couples married in Paris Illinois on Monday morning. Alberta Elliott became the bride of Earl Gorham and Evelyn Miller married Leonard Newman. All couples attended Fillmore High School and were well known locally. Earl Gorham’s family formerly lived in Greencastle and were familiar in the area.
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Alberta Elliott
Earl Gorham
Evelyn Jane Miller
Leonard Newman
Fillmore
Paris
Ill
Missa
Jens Elliott
Dora Gorham
Greencastle
Misa Evelyn Jane Miller
William Newman
Newman
William Smith
Marion Township
Fillmore High School
Hoover Gains At Kansas City In Republican Contest
Hoover campaign moves toward a likely sweeping victory in the 73 delegate contests as managers claim early and continued wins. The article notes strong momentum on the third day with Hoover appearing in control of the party mechanism and facing little opposition.
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George R. Holmes
Kansas City
Hoover
Republican National Committee
Brazil Man Hurts Self Falling From Local Plant Scaffold
Eugene Dixson of Brazil working for the Indiana Portland Cement Company fell forty feet from a scaffold Tuesday afternoon. His knee joint tore open and the large bone in his right leg broke. He was taken to the County Hospital for treatment. Dr Davie Sluss of Indianapolis set the bones and said the injury may stiffen his leg.
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Eugene Dixson
Brazil
Indiana Portland Cement Company
Davie Sluss
Indianapolis
Commencement Address by Prof Gough in Putnamville
From the Files of The Herald 20 Years Ago Prof Harry Gough will deliver the commencement address at Putnamville tonight. The Elks lodge led by attendance with eighty one percent at the Indianapolis carnival. P M Conley of New Market Kentucky bought the Eugene Priest farm near Bainbridge through Central Trust Co Judge J M Grimes and son Leo from North Platte Nebraska visit J W Weik family.
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Harry Gough
Putnamville
Elks’ Lodge
Indianapolis
P. M. Conley
New Market
Eugene Priest
Bainbridge
Central Trust Co
J. M. Grimes
Leo
North Platte, Neb
J. W. Weik
Judge Grimes
DePauw
Lost carrier pigeon found at O J Rector Sales Room
A carrier pigeon landed at the O J Rector Sales Room Wednesday morning and was fed and cared for. It bore a brass band marked IF- 2746-108 on its right leg and a nickel band on its left leg. A second pigeon with markings N-642 and A127B9897 was cared for by Mrs J H Michaels in Cloverdale. The birds may be two released at the local Big Four station last weekend for a flight back to Cleveland.
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O. J. Rector
Cloverdale
J. H. Michael
Cartier
Dr Murlin to speak at Kiwanis meeting farewell
Dr L H Murlin of DePauw University will address the Kiwanis Club at the Presbyterian Church Thursday noon. This will be his last appearance before leaving the city. The program includes special musical numbers and important business items.
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L. H. Murlin
DePauw University
Kiwanis Club
Presbyterian Church
Wool Bid Winners to Receive Putnam County Wool
John W. Robe president of the Wool Growers Association announced Wednesday that high bidders Jerry Krauss of Krauss and Apfelbaum of Fort Wayne and others will receive the wool from the Putnam County wool pool on June 14.
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Jerry Krauss
Krauss & Apfelbaum
Fort Wayne
Putnam County Wool Pool
John W. Robe
Wool Growers’ Association
Purdue student receives diploma before death
Presley R. Peek a 22 year old senior in Purdue University's School of Electrical Engineering from Greenville Kentucky died at Home Hospital at midnight from heart trouble. He was presented with his diploma before he died.
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Lafayette
Ind
Pressley R. Peek
Greenville
Purdue University
Major Ebbert to Speak at Green Castle Church
Major F B Ebbert renowned orator and former anti saloon league official will address a Green Castle audience Monday June 11 at 7 30 pm in the First Christian Church. He will discuss The Unfinished Battle and will be joined by Pussyfoot Johnson, prominent anti liquor advocate.
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First Christian Church
ANTI-SALOON —_LEAGUE LEGAL
Ebbert
First Christian
Greencastle
Major Ebbert
United States
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
Cormsel
National
Leagee
League
Pacific Coast
Chicago Law School
DePauw University
Bishop Hughes
Judge Hughes Named Delegate at Democratic National Convention
Judge James P. Hughes of Green castle and Richard Wereneke of Terre Haute were elected delegates to the Democratic National convention in Houston by Fifth District delegates at the State House in Indianapolis. Alternate delegates chosen were John Carpenter of Brazil and Floyd Allen of Carbon.
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James P. Hughes
Greencastle
Richard Wereneke
Terre Haute
Houston
Texas
Indianapolis
John Carpenter
Brazil
Floyd Allen
Carbon
Dailey Wins Indiana Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
Indianapolis June 6 The Indiana Democratic State Convention nominated Frank C. Dailey for governor on the first ballot with 878 votes to 275 for Frederick. Monroe County cast its 12 votes for Dailey ensuring the nomination. The first ballot for lieutenant governor failed to nominate.
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Indianapolis
Frank CC. Dailey
Democrats of
Indiana
Dailey
Monroe County
Dale
Carl Cue
Frederick
For! Crawford
Indiana Democrats rally for clean government at state convention
At Cable Tabernacle in Indianapolis 1185 delegates and spectators heard Dan W. Simms and others denounce Republican leadership. They urged a Democratic state ticket next fall to end political corruption and claim a new day in government honesty.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Cable Tabernacle
Ed Jackson
R. Earl Peters
Dan W. Simms
Lew M. O'Bannon
Corydon
Peters
Lincoln
Republican Party
George W. Coffin
Jackson
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