Tragic Mystery Of 1922 High School Death Unearthed
In Muncie Indiana authorities, aided by a skeleton, a jack knife and a school calendar, pieced together the nine year old case of Perlie G Hogg a 16 year old orphan who vanished December 16 1922 after being trapped in an abandoned air shaft at Central High School The corroded clothes and evidence suggest he fell from a upper floor while possibly attempting to escape a smoking room closure and faced a slow death as a desperate struggle left only a worn knife and fragments behind Continued on Page Two.
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Muncie
Ind
Perlie G. Hogg
Perlie
Charles Cooper
Four Injured in Auto Crash Near Clyde Indiana County
A late night crash on the William Penn highway near Clyde Indiana County injured four people. Miss Elizabeth Boxey, 20, of Homestead suffered a severe cut to her left arm and head contusions and was hospitalized in fair condition. Driver D W Williams, 21, may have a fractured left shoulder, his wife 27 bruised, and their six year old son lightly bruised. The car reportedly tried to pass a truck, left the road and struck a telephone pole. Boxey was enroute from Homestead to the state sanatorium at Cresson.
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Homestead
Clyde
Indiana County
Elizabeth Boxey
William Penn Highway
Miss Boxey
Cresson
Paul
Lee Hospital
Dickie Announces Candidacy for County Auditor
E E Dickie of Chestnut street, long a resident of Indiana, announced this morning his candidacy for the office of County Auditor subject to voters at the September Primary. The Sartle Supper will be served in the Catholic Church Hall August 25. 260x Awnings and Porch Blades by Buchheit Bros. provides measurements and estimates.
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Chestnut Street
Indiana
Hoover Plan Effective in Great Britain Today
London reports the Hoover plan becomes effective for Britain as government announces no German reparations installment will be expected next Wednesday. Britain notified the Bank of International Settlements in Basel of this stance in a formal letter.
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Great Britain
London
Bank of International Settlements At
Basle
Germany
Teachers Chosen For Schools Here In Borough Meeting
Two teachers were elected at last night's Board of Education meeting. A janitor, director of cafeteria and attendance officer were also elected. Duplicates and warrants for 1931-32 taxes issued to Borough Treasurer Straitiff show real estate valuations at 8,368,178 and taxes at 12.5 mills totaling 146,443.84. Per capita taxes total 27,036 with 5407 taxables. The duplicate lists 178,476.84 in taxes with settlement between tax collector Straitiff and the Board for 1930 taxes.
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Board of Education
Straitiff
R. C. Straitiff
Borough of
Indiana
Ollos
Doherty Libel Suit Targets Kansas City Star
Kansas City July 10 The state fights over gas rate policy as Doherty interests prepare a 25 million libel suit against the Kansas City Star. Doherty directs from New York. A Monday test seeks a permanent injunction to halt the state securities commission from stopping the sale of Doherty stock.
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Kansas City
State of Kansas
Doherty
Kansas City Star
Star
Henry L. Doherty
New York
State Securities Commission
Tax Justice League meetings planned in Montgomery area
Montgomery Township Tax Justice League meets at Acadia High School on Tuesday evening July 14 inviting all taxpayers. West Mahoning and Smicksburg groups plan a Wednesday July 16 meeting with speakers Elder Poctor and Charles R. Griffith. Committees named include Organization Olive Coleman Beatty Elkin George Dodson and County Committee W E Barret Rev J B Troutman and W M Bowser.
Band Concert Delights Indiana Audience At Mc Crory Lot
Hundreds enjoyed a Municipal Band concert on the Mc Crory lot in Indiana with William Beck directing. The program pleased the crowd as summer concerts were announced to continue. Greiner Baking Co continues operations after the fire from a temporary headquarter site at C and G Garage Foundry Alley. Refrigerators and summer gags advertised at sale prices.
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Indiana
McCrory Lot
William Beck
Greiner Baking Co
Greiner Baking Company
Foundry Alley
Coal conference yields little benefit for coal industry
In Washington the soft coal industry factions met with Secretary Lamont and Secretary Doak to discuss remedies for a distressed industry. No conclusions were reached, and both sides expressed pessimism while miners and families protested outside the White House. The gathering, urged by President Hoover, aimed to gauge opinions for a potential broader conference yet promised no immediate action.
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Delbert Clark
Washington
Commerce
Lamont
Labor
Doak
Pennsylvania
White House
Theodore Joslin
National Miners’ Union
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Hoover
Wag
American Legion Post 141 Meets Tonight in Memorial Hall
The July meeting of Post 141, American Legion, will be held in Memorial Hall this evening at 8:00. Delegates will be elected for the state convention in Easton in August. An amendment to by laws may be passed to nominate officers for the next Legion year starting October 1. Committees report on the Fourth of July celebration. Members urged to attend.
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Post 141
American Legion
Memorial Hall
Easton
Legion
Post
Two Candidates File Petitions for Local Seats
Two candidates filed petitions in the county commissioner's office. J. A. Campbell seeks the Republican nomination for assessor of Second Ward, Indiana, and L. A. Bothel seeks the Republican nomination for constable of Burrell township.
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J. A. Campbell
Second Ward
Indiana
L. A. Bothel
Burrell Township
Treasury July 7 net balance and daily expenditures
The Treasury reports a net balance of 409 838 056.08 for July 7 with expenditures that day of 18 906 531.20. Customs receipts through July 8 totaled 6 792 895.61.
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Washington
Treasury
Will Rogers Mock Debt Debate At Beverly Hills
A Will Rogers style column ridicules creditor blame games by France and the United States. It notes France gained 95 million dollars and frames the nation as frugal and hard working like Amos on the radio. The piece mocks endless debt schemes and a readiness to finance new ventures.
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Beverley Hills
Cal
France
England
United States
Amos
Andy
O. D
Obituary: Mrs Janet Ruddock Strang Dies at Home
Mrs Janet Ruddock Strang wife of William G Strang died at 622 South Seventh Street at 7 last evening from pernicious anemia. Born March 22 1875 in Lycoming County she lived in Westville Pa Wilberton Okla before moving to Indiana 14 years ago. She was active in Methodist Episcopal Church and Order of Eastern Star leaving two children Andrew of Niagara Walla and Margaret at home and two sisters Mrs John McNeal and Mrs F B Pender. Funeral at 2 Monday at home with Oakland Cemetery interment.
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Janet Ruddock Strang
William G. Strang
South Seventh Street
Andrew
Elizabeth
Nevin) Ruddock
Strang
Lycoming County
Mr. Strang
Westville
Wilberton
Okla
Indiana
Methodist Episcopal Church
Order of Eastern Star
Niagara Walla
Margaret
John McNeal
DuBois
F. B. Pender
Blairsville
Oakland Cemetery
Strikers Plan Mass Meeting in Kittanning District
United Mine Workers of America scheduled a mass meeting at the Olsen farm near Yatesboro to bolster struck miners. A 300-strong march from Sagamore mine to Sykesville was aborted as workers returned to shifts. parade leader John Ghizzoni urged action in Homey City. Injunctions against picketing at Haelvedia Coal properties were expanded with dozens more served on striking miners.
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Kittanning
United Mine Workers of America
Olsen Farm
Yatesboro
Sagamore
Buffalo and Susquehanna Coal Company
Sykesville
Punxsutawney
Sagamore Mings
Sykeavilla
John Ghizzoni
Homey City
International Executive Board
J. Frank Graf
Haelvedia Coal Company
Truthful Jones Snakes Length Begets Lively Tale
Truthful Jones, known as Good Old Quince, amused readers with a snake story. While measuring the skin during duties, the ruler hit five feet, then ten as the skin kept extending, revealing two snakes end to end. The comic feat echoes G. O. Q. style amid the heat.
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Jones
First Church Supper Feeds 350 Residents
Over 360 residents and visitors dined at the social hall of the new Methodist Episcopal Church for the Ladies Aid Society supper last night. Many were turned away as tickets sold out and refunds were issued. Visitors toured the church during the event. Linoleum bargains advertised by Buchkhait Bros.
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New Methodist Episcopal Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fortunes Rise as Middling Mood Draws Mediums to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh on July 10 reports a slump boosts fortune tellers and mediums as job seekers and hopeful lovers seek guidance. Police iden tified five alleged mediums in morals court after an undercover probe. city lists over 300 readers, with 25 men. Fees range from 10 to 25 dollars daily for spirit contact.
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Pittsburgh
Company F 110th Infantry to Camp Mt Gretna for Two-Week Training
Company F of the 110th Infantry under Captain Marlin and Lieutenants Oakes and Campbell departs from Pennsylvania station at 10 45 tonight for Mt Gretna. Some 64 officers and enlisted men head to the 55th Brigade encampment, with high sharpshooter marks and rifle team wins predicting a strong show in brigade combat problems. The unit reported for duty at the Armory earlier today as camp equipment was loaded.
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Mt. Gretna
110Th Infantry
Dale C. Marlin
Carrol D. Oakes
Charles W. Campbell
Pennsylvania Station
Brigde
Marlin
Oakes
Campbell
Company
Scout Radio Program July 15 Premiere Details
National Broadcasting Company will air a weekly Scout Radio Program starting July 15 from 845 AM to 4 PM EST on WEAF and affiliates. The Boy Scout Reporter will feature Sea Scout march music, Scout News, and a dialogue led by Dr Geo J Fishee Deputy Chief Scout Executive.
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National Broadcasting Company
WEAF
Associated
Boy Scout Reporter
Orchestra Music
Scout News
Geo. J. Fishee
Boy Scouts of America
Dayton United Presbyterian Church 100th Anniversary Opener
Dayton United Presbyterian Church in Dayton Pa marks its centennial with a three day program starting August 7. Former pastors and notable denomination leaders will participate alongside current pastor Rev J By McCall in organizing the celebration.
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United Presbyterian Church
Dayton
J. By McCall
Poultry Record Club Plans Meeting in Indiana County
A meeting of the Poultry Record Club of Indiana County will be held in the Office of County Farm Agent Carter in the Court House at 8:00 tonight. All members are requested to attend. H. H. Kauffman, poultry specialist from the State College Extension Bureau, will address the group. Buchheit's Clearance Sale advertised with sales across the store.
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Poultry Record Club
Indiana County
Carter
Court House
H. H. Kauffman
State College Extension Bureau
Adverse Winds Force Down Two Toro Flyers
NOME Alaska July 1 Undaunted by failure on their first attempt Reg L Robbins and Harold S Jones said today they will try again to make a non stop refueling flight from the United States to Tokio. Their monoplane Fort Worth was forced down by fog and rain after nearly 26 hours aloft with about half the 5100 mile Seattle Tokio leg completed. They will rest a few days before the return to Seattle hoping to win a 25000 prize offered by a Tokio newspaper for a westward Pacific crossing.
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Nome
Alaska
Reg. L. Robbins
Harold S. Jones
United States
Tokio
Robbins
Texas
Japan
Jones
Seattle
Fort Worth
Pacific
White House Scandal Prompts Hoover News Inquiry
President Hoover orders a White House sourced news flow as an investigation probes recent personal incidents about the executive and his family. Joslyn, the press secretary, says the president does not seek press censorship but wants to know who leaks stories. A report about Mrs. Hoover’s horse incident and another about the dog bite involving a Marine remain unconfirmed.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Theodore Jaelyn
Bmt
Joslyn
Walter Newton
Rapidan
Mrrs. Hoover
Blairsville M D Reports Shirt Theft Ring
Police seek several gypsies who broke into the Blaixaville home of a phyal clan and stole shirts. A group camped in the area for several weeks, prompting the search for suspects.
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Blaixaville Phyal
Guto Caxayang
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E. E. Dickie
Gertrude Handler
Marjorie Naritor
Credita
Tax-Justice League
U. S. Treasury
Will Rogers
Rudy Vallee
Rudy’ Vallee
Vabove
Rudy
Fay Webb
Hin
Santa Monica
Calif
Vallee
West Farms
N. J
Seventh Street
Olsen
Buchkhait Bros
Scout Radio
Dayton Church
TORIO
Occident
Orient
M. D
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