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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

3

Indianapolis murder case ties Witt and Hamilton

Convicted Kansas prisoner Witt and escapee Hamilton confessed after long police grilling in Indianapolis. Detectives Marren, Sn and others pursued weeks of questioning leading to signed statements. Hamilton named as trigger man in the May 27 shooting at 419 East Washington Street. Jackson died of wounds the next day. Witt's wife Naomi Witt held on vagrancy charges. Witt arrested with pistol at Eleventh Street and College Avenue.

Kansas T Tle Indianapolia Iola Sted John Marren Edward Sn George Mueller Emmett Jebright Jning Witt Hamilton Jackson Naomi Witt Marion County Eleventh Street College Arena State Prison Irwin Sher East Washington Street Elock St. Vincent’s Hospital Charles Bauer

Road Report Notes From Highway Engineers

Text fragment describes gravel and scoria grading along a western terminal of Route 12. Mentions distance measurements and cooperation of highway engineers. References Texaco station and road reports with unclear data.

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Suspects Flee After Gunfire Wounds Officer in Head

A shotgun blast struck Bauer in the head but did not cause serious wounds. Detectives Kelly and Deeter returned fire as Witt and Houlton fled in a car. Witt was shot in the hip and both suspects escaped.

Bauer Kelly Deeter

Medical society offers six tips for a safe Independence Day

Indiana State Medical Association issues a bulletin urging tetanus prevention for July fireworks and wounds. It cites eight tetanus deaths in July last year, then lists steps: promptly treat punctured wounds, thoroughly cleanse wounds and remove foreign matter, avoid self cleansing if debris is present, and seek physician care immediately for tetanus antitoxin.

Indiana Indiana State Medical Association Indiana State Board of Health

Telephone Us News Bulletin

A call to 65 invites readers to report local happenings such as deaths elopements marriages divorces departures embezzlement incidents fires property sales births arrests murders or other news items for the Herald. The notice urges reader cooperation to make the paper more newsy.

The Herald

Safe Fourth of July Injuries and Tetanus Prevention

Medical guidance urges prompt anti toxin after tetanus wounds from fireworks or blank cartridges and emphasizes early care for all wounds. From 1905 to 1909 tetanus deaths followed July injuries, prompting the AMA led safe and sane holiday campaign since 1908 to maintain public health.

United States Itentanus Organisa Physicians of the American Medical Association

Hogs Lead Cedar Street Market With Mixed Livestock Declines

Livestock receipts at Indianapolis show hogs 5,500, cattle 500, calves 400, sheep 200. Hog prices mostly five to six cents lower with spot steady. 150 to 280 pounds $7.00 to $7.60, top $7.65, heavyweights $6.00 down, lightweights $7.50 down, sows $5.50 down. Cattle unsettled with weak demand. calves steady around $7.50 down. Sheep steady with best lambs at $8.00.

Indianapolis Ind

Notice to Bridge Contractors for Indiana State Highways

Sealed proposals for two Putnam County bridges on State Highways 43 must be filed to the Indiana State Highway Commission by July 15, 1931. Plans available in Indianapolis. forms, bonds, and an Experience Record required. Director reserves right to reject bids or award by best state advantage.

Indiana State Highway Commission State Hostie Indianapolis The State Highway Commission State House Annex Indiana

Indiana Notice of Administration for John H. Dodd Estate

The Putnam County Circuit Court appoints William B. Bridges as administrator of the estate of John H. Dodd. The sale of the estate is anticipated. The notice is dated June 15 1981 and signed by Clerk John W. Herod.

Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana John H. Dodd William B. Bridges Spar Wm. M. Sutherlin Ohn W. Herod Putnam Circuit Court

The Herald Charles Arnold Publisher Greencastle Indy Ad Rates

The Herald edition details publisher Charles Arnold established in 1868. It notes postal classification, mail delivery in Greencastle and Putnam County, subscription rates, and local carrier pricing with an office address at 17-19 South Jackson Street and a Greenville area telephone line.

Charles J. Arnold Greencastle Ind Jackson Street Indiana Putnam County

The Old Virginia Seaboard Celebrates Jamestown Heritage

Celebrations in old Virginia highlight the Virginia Seaboard and its colonial roots. The narrative recalls Jamestown founded May 13 1607 under Captain John Smith after orders from King James I, the move inland to James River, and the rise of Williamsburg and William and Mary College.

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Yorktown Sesquicentennial to Spotlight Cornwallis Surrender

The Yorktown Sesquicentennial marking the Cornwallis surrender will feature displays of allied lines with Washington and Rochambeau, reenactments, and parades. Hoovers administration funds help finance the event with ventures including naval ships, air squadrons, and international participation.

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