Proclamation Urges Lebanon To Observe Fourth Of July
Mayor Clyde B. Walker asks citizens to suspend business and celebrate Independence Day on July 4. The plan includes flying the flag at homes and businesses, with local parks and clubs hosting picnics, games, and a fireworks display in Memoria Park. Lebanon Park Club faces New Ross in a 2:30 pm baseball game. Ulen Country Club hosts an all day Fourth of July party with golf, a bridge party, and a children's lawn event. The proclamation emphasizes patriotism and national unity, urging observation of the day in any chosen manner.
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Clyde B. Walker
Lebanon
Ulen
Lebanon Park
New Ross
America
Closing for 4th in Lebanon City
Businesses split for a half and half closing Saturday with many firms closing all day while others stay open to noon. The post office and all city offices will be closed along with deliveries. banks, dry goods, hardware, lumber, and shoe stores will not open.
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Lebanon
Forgery Confession Leads to Suspended Sentence
In Columbus Indiana Earl Rittinger aged 34 admitted signing his middle name and his mother's maiden name on checks to obtain supplies for his wife and seven children. He pleaded guilty in circuit court to forgery and received a suspended sentence of one to five years.
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Columbus
Ind
Earl Rittinger
Former Lebance Man Will Assist in Scopes Trial
In Tennessee a confrontation over teaching evolution erupts with the Scopes trial set for July 10. Lebanon’s Henry Higgins Lane, Lebanon High School alumnus and head of biology at the University of Kansas, is among eleven leading scientists who will aid in the defense as witnesses and advisers. Lane’s father Rev EK Lane once led the Central Christian church in Lebanon.
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Tennessee
J. T. Scopes
Dayton, Tenn
Scopes
Lebanon
Coolidge
Henry Higgins Lane
University of Kansas
United States
Dudley Field Malone
New York
Silent cops gain favor at Capitol in Indianapolis
Indianapolis readers report a rise in support for silent traffic cops at congested intersections. The board of safety is overwhelmed with requests, but funding shortages slow installation of the signs as fast as hoped.
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Capitol
Indianapolis
Board of Safety
Somnolent Music Sparks Divorce Case in Shelbyville
Richard M. Buckler, a retired farmer near Shelbyville, files for divorce from Lydia E. Buckler in the Shelbyville Circuit Court alleging snoring and yawning alarms, with other marital strains cited. The couple, who lived together less than a year, separated last February after a quarrel over mail and a claimed lack of communication and happiness.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Richard M. Buckler
Here
Shelby Circuit Court
Lydia E. Buckler
Daily Mail
Serious Strike Threat Shadows Coal Regions
Washington July 3 a general strike by about half a million coal miners looms as operators move to non union wage scales. The dispute began in northern West Virginia where union control has collapsed, raising government anxiety over possible fuel shortages next winter. Union leaders warn the strike could crush the United Mine Workers nationwide, with John L Lewis signaling readiness at Scranton.
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Washington
West Virginia
United Press
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
United Mine Workers Organization
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers In
Scranton
Hawkins to Receive Federal Sentence for Mail Fraud
Morton Hawkins former president of the Hawkins Mortgage Co Portland Ind was found guilty on fifteen counts and one conspiracy count of fraudulent use of the mails by a federal jury after brief deliberation. Sentence by Judge Baltzell set for 2 pm on July 6 carries a maximum of seventy seven years and a $10000 fine.
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Indianapolis
Morton Hawkins
Hawkins Mortgage Co
Portland
Ind
Hawkins
Les
Baltzell
Two Electrocution in Texas Murder Assault Case
In Huntsville Texas Frank and Lorenzo Noel the Dallas Black terrors were executed in the electric chair for confessed murders of two men and assaults on their women companions. They confessed to officers and state rangers prior to execution. Frank Noel signed a statement admitting the slaying of W L Millstead and assault on Mrs Mabel Berry near Dallas. Both men confessed complicity in the slaying of Ryan Adkin and assault on Mrs Mark Steer.
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Huntsville
Tex
Frank
Lorenzo Noel
Dallas
Frank Noel
W. L. Millstead
Washington, D. C
Mabel Berry
Ryan Adkin
Mark Steer
McClintock Will Fight Postponed Inheritance Case
Chicago July William D. Shepherd’s bid to uphold Billy McClintock’s will and claim a $1,000,000 inheritance was postponed until July 9 as a cousin contests the will alleging undue influence in Billy’s signing.
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Chicago
William D. Shepherd
Billy McClintOck
Billy
Shepherd
Santa Barbara Quake Jolts City In July Tremor
A strong quake hit Santa Barbara at 8 38 this morning causing partial building collapses including Sarillo hotel ruins. Twelve injured mildly while debris fell on workers and pedestrians. Telephone exchange jarred. Ventura link interrupted then restored. Felt in Montecito, Ventura and nearby towns.
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Santa Barbara
Santa Barbaras
Sarillo Hotel
Ventura
Montecito
Prominent Crawfordsville Banker Dies at 89
Isaac C. Elston, age 89, a prominent Crawfordsville banker with more than 50 years in the business, died yesterday at his home after several weeks of illness. He was from a pioneer Crawfordsville family. his father Isaac C. Elston, Sr., settled here in 1822.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Isaac C. Elston
Elston
Main
Green Streets
Elston National Bank
Educators Elect Woman President at NIEA Convention
The National Education Association proceeded to final sessions with officer installations and resolutions report. Miss Lee McSkimmon of Brooklyn Massachusetts defeated Miss Cornelia S Adair of Richmond Virginia for president. Lester Smith dean of Indiana University School of Education was elected treasurer without opposition.
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Indianapolis
National Education Association
Resolutions Committee
Lee McSkimmon
Brooklyn
Mass
Cornelia S. Adair
Richmond
Lester Smith
School of Education
Indiana University
Drunk Man Dies in Custody Court Ordered Appearance
South Bend reports coroner ruling death by poison liquor after Turnkey August Devos brought 47 year old Dish to court for intoxication. Apprehension over trial assigns him to a cell bunk where he remained unresponsive as the door opened. Dish was declared dead upon discovery in the cell.
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South Bend
Chester Ducomb
August Devos
Dish
Devos
Chester Crumpacker
Frances Proves Plenty Stubborn Interurban Incident
Frances the interurban car, daily Thorntown runs, split a switch at Lebanon and South streets at 8 20 this morning delaying traffic and Fourth of July celebrations as crews freed the car and restored the track.
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Frances
Thorntown
Lebanon
South
Cooler Weather Forecast for Fourth of July
The weather forecast predicts cooler conditions for the Fourth of July in Lebanon and Boone County. Expect clear and cool weather with a chance of thunderstorms. Residents prepared for trips to lakes and streams after recent heat waves.
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Lebanon
Boone County
Cotton crop will be below normal this year
Washington July 83 The condition of the cotton crop on June 25 was 75.9 per cent normal, foreseeing a total production this year of about 14,339,000 bales. Acreage under cultivation this year is about 46,448,000 acres, up from 42,610,000 acres last year.
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Washington
Nation's Father Is Honored Today at Cambridge Sesqui
President Coolidge led a national observance in Swampscott and Cambridge marking 150 years since Washington arrived on Cambridge common to assume command of the Continental army. He prepared to deliver the principal address at the Sesqui Centennial celebration, reviewing the parade and historical pageant.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
George Washington
Washington
Cambridge Common
Calvin Coolidge
White Court
Cambridge
Beat System Established for State Motor Cops
Indianapolis July 3 A beat system of state motor police has been established by Robert Humes head of the service. The police will call on mayors sheriffs postmasters and bankers in every town and city at regular intervals to aid in curbing law relations within their jurisdiction. The department aims to inform the public how to reach the motor police in emergencies.
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Indianapolis
Robert Humes
Negro Gets Noose For Killing Cop
Chicago July 83 Campbell Mc Carthy a 19 year old negro faced death on the gallows for the murder of a night watchman two months earlier. The jury deliberated 20 minutes on the third ballot. Mc Carthy, a paroled convict, appeared nonchalant when the verdict was read. He is compared to Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb who were spared by Judge John H. Caverly because of youth.
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Chicago
Campbell McCarthy
McCarthy
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
John H. Caverly
Traction Company Names Cars After Indiana Colleges
Indianapolis July 3 The Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company names one car per division after an Indiana college. A Purdue car operates on the Lafayette division, a De Pauw car on Terre Haute, Wabash on Crawfordsville, and Earlham on Richmond. these cars will soon be in service.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
Indiana
Purdue
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Gentry to Face Murder Trial Monday in Oberholtzer Case
Noblesville Ind July 3 Earl Gentry will be tried Monday in Hamilton County Court for the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer Judge Hines ruled. Dr C Stephenson and Earl Klinck will face separate trials later. The judge granted Stephenson's separate trial while keeping Klinck’s on hold.
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Noblesville
Ind
Earl Gentry
Hamilton County
Madge Oberholtzer
Hines
Earl Klinck
Oberholtze
Klinck
Stephenson
Gentry
July Fourth Tourney Plans Complete At Ulen Country Club
The Pastime Committee finished plans for the annual July 4 golf tournament at Ulen Country Club. A record turnout is expected with two flights and two 18 hole rounds required to contend for The Reporter Cup won last year by Fred Siess. Special prizes by lot will honor all finishers. fireworks and a dance will cap the gala Independence Day program for all ages.
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Ulen Country Club
Fred Siess
Pups Found On Doorsteps Turn Out To Be Belgian Hares
In Indianapolis on July 3 Mrs. Homer McKee found two tiny pups on her doorstep. Believed to be dogs at first, the animals escaped as Dr. Elizabeth Onger investigated. The creatures were later identified as Belgian hares, not newborn dogs.
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Indianapolis
Homer McKee
City
Mountain volcano near Lima emits dust and ash
Idaho Falls July 3 reports a Montana volcano 100 miles north of town emitting dust ashes smoke rock and mud. Authorities fear damage to grazing lands along the river basin as the crater lies just across the border near Lima.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Montana
Here
Lima
Fireless Fourth in GTV urged by Chief Lewallen
Fire Chief Pleasant Lewallen urged citizens to prevent fires and injuries during the Fourth of July observances. He noted Lebanon's progress in safe celebrations but warned that fireworks cause property damage and sometimes loss of life. The chief offered precautions and first aid tips from the American Red Cross for burns and accidents.
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GTV
Lewallen
Pleasant Lewallen
Lebanon
National Board of Fire Underwriters
American Red Cross
Tate
Santa Barbara Quake Death Toll Rises After New Shake
Santa Barbara on July 3 reported the death toll climbing as rescuers found more bodies in wrecked homes. A later tremor at 10:03 am prompted renewed cleanup and rebuilding efforts while police in green uniforms led the stricken area as damaged walls were to be torn down and cleared.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Nudson
Santa
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