Chicago Hides Web Theile Heir Who Traveled West
William Webster Theile junior, a New York financier’s son, vanished from his eastern home on May 3 and was found in Chicago working as a magazine salesman. Descended from Daniel Webster, he fled wealth and luxury, hitchhiking to Chicago by May 7 with $46 in savings. His disappearance triggered a nationwide manhunt by police and private investigators.
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Lifeguard in questioning claims 3 X killer identity
In Elizabethtown New Jersey on June 2 authorities grilled lifeguard Frank J Engle 29 who boasted he was 3 X the mad killer linked to six year old Long Island murders. District Attorney Sullivan of Queens said Engle matches the killer description and the chaotic mind evident in letters.
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Senate Hears Criticism Of Roosevelt Corporation Tax Plan
Washington June 2 The Senate committee report criticizes President Roosevelts regulated corporate tax plan adopted by the House. It argues the plan would penalize small corporations hinder growth and give government control over internal corporate affairs. Republicans plan to oppose the next tax bill citing insufficient consideration and higher expenditures.
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Cousin of President Takes His Own Life
Buenos Aires dispatches report 22 year old Robert B. Delano second cousin of President Roosevelt shot himself in Resistencia while on duty as assistant manager of an electric power plant. He left letters to Roosevelt and a former fiancée, both kept unopened by authorities.
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Boone Medical Group Addressed by Moore
Dr. Robert Moore of Indianapolis spoke at the Boone County Medical Society luncheon at the Allen Country Club. His topic was Cardiac Emergencies, Their Diagnosis and Treatment. Introduced by president Dr. Joan Richard Porter, other guests included Drs. Kincaid and Lee from Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
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Boone County Medical Society
Alen Country Club
Legislature to Probe Death of Huey Long
In Baton Rouge on June 2 the House unanimously passed Simpson resolution authorizing $100,000 for a full investigation into the assassination of Senator Huey P Long and the surrounding events. The measure directs a thorough probe of the shooting and related factors.
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Cyrus H McCormick Dies Near Chicago
Cyrus Hall McCormick, 77, retired chairman of the International Harvester Co., died at his Lake Forest estate near Chicago after a heart attack Saturday. He never recovered, ending a long period of illness.
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Rogers Boosters Swarm Claypool In Indy Gubernatorial Bid
Boone county Republicans flocked to the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis to back Elza C. Reg for governor as Rogers For Governor banners adorned the Rogers headquarters. Delegates named from Boone include George C. Palmer Roscoe Hollingsworth James R. Meann George Miller C. M. Berry with other county leaders and supporters gathered for the Republican convention eve.
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Dickinson Victor in Iowa Primary
In Des Moines June 2, Victor Dickinson led the Iowa primary as Republicans praised his anti Roosevelt stance while Democrats backed Roosevelt supporters like Governor Clyde Herring. With Graveting Melling and Kraschel in key races, Dickinson held about 40 percent with most returns in, campaigning on a slogan opposing Dickinson and backing Roosevelt.
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Another Arrest in Burglary Case
James Darling was moved from Boone to Clinton County jail as arrests mount in a four county burglary ring. Sheriff Rodgers and Troopers Pendry and Gilliland detained Claire Peachey Clark of Second Street Frankfort amid ongoing probes into stolen property.
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Second Street
Frankfort
N G Group Will Meet in Lebanon
The Indiana National Guard Officers Association will host an annual midsummer dinner and military ball at Ulen Country Club in Lebanon on Saturday June 14. Governor Paul V. McNutt and Maj. Gen. Robert H. Tyndall will lead the grand march with music by the Silver Dragon orchestra of Indianapolis. Local officers Capt John Edwards and Maj Claud R. Crooks coordinate invitations and events with Lieut Howard Maxwell serving as president and Capt Leonard F.E. Webster handling tickets.
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Robert H. Tyndall
Silver Dragon Orchestra
Indianapolis
Howard Maxwell
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Lixthfield Artilery Unit
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Don Sanford Joins Lenox Tire and Battery Sales
Don L. Sanford of this city joined the sales force of the Lenox Tire and Battery Company here. Sanford brings many years of sales experience and a wide acquaintance throughout the county.
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Arnold Bennett Hall Burial at Franklin
Arnold Sennett Hall, director of the institute for government research at Brookings, died at his Washington home Monday. He will be buried Thursday at Franklin Indiana his birthplace. He was a former president of the University of Oregon and had been ill for a long time. Surviving are his widow and a daughter.
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Townsend Faces Open Rebellion Within Pension Movement
June 2 report details a revolt in the Townsend old age pension movement with calls to remove Dr Townsend and purge leaders accused of racketeering and political gain. Witnesses before the House committee say several officials resigned rather than follow Townsend’s orders, demanding reorganization and adherence to U S law.
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Supreme Court closes term with NY wage law ruling
Washington reports the Supreme Court ends its term with a 5 to 4 decision invalidating New York's minimum wage law as applied to women. The ruling leaves questions about under 21 age workers and signals a broader federal state powers debate amid looming national campaigns. Justice Butler warned it could hurt women by disadvantaging them in hiring. Chief Justice Hughes supported police power for states to curb social evils, while Justice Stone with Brandeis and Cardozo urged New York to set its own course. The Court will reconvene October 5 for Roosevelt era disputes.
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Relief measure passes Senate after changes
Washington June 2 a deficiency bill carrying nearly one and three quarter billion dollars for relief moved to conference between the two houses. The Senate version directs funds to President Roosevelt for distribution and adds 300 million for public works including loans and grants, with reshaped administration and a luxury of numerous authorizations. The bill also revives the Florida ship canal project with up to 10 million of relief funds and includes 57 million for reclamation projects.
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Free 4-H Picture to Draw Large Boone County Crowd
A packed turnout is expected for a free two and a half hour 4-H talking picture in the Boone County courthouse large courtroom tomorrow night. H J Hollenbach states strong local interest in Under the 4-H Flag, a dramatization of John F Case's famed 4-H novel. The screening begins at 8 with no admission and no free-will offering, as sponsors promote goodwill and publicizing the program aims.
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Missouri Ruralist
Coalition ticket suggestion approved by Snell in Washington
Rep B H Snell of New York, likely permanent chairman of the Republican National Convention, endorsed a June coalition ticket pairing a Republican for President with a Democrat for Vice President to oppose the Roosevelt administration. He called the race a defense of individual liberty under law against executive order. The idea was floated amid national discussions with Newton D Baker among names considered.
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Non Interference Policy Continues In Nicaragua
Washington reports the United States sticks to a hands off stance in Nicaragua as internal clashes surge. Anastasio Somoza controls the country with Leon City’s fort fallen and President Juan Sacasa’s small guard holding out in Managua.
Factional fight delays election of Indiana GOP chair
Allen county factional strife delayed selecting the compromise candidate for Indiana state GOP chair as delegates prepare for the state convention in Indianapolis. The plan to instruct delegates for Governor Alf Landon advances in several districts while much of the party battles over the chairmanship and the four at large delegates loom large.
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Wilson Copeland Omnibus flood control bill passes
In Washington the Senate adopted the conference report on the $320 million flood control bill aimed at preventing future flood ravages nationwide. Also from Washington on June 2 a Black Legion plot and National Guard and U S Army officials linked to the group were cited as part of an appeal to the House for an investigation.
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