Delay Action on Mayor Problems
Washington. June 25 Congress faces delays as unemployment relief and budget bills face sharp controversy. Absence of many Democrats at the National Convention delays major action while conferees seek harmony on a relief program and bonds for federal works. President Hoover denounces bond issues as wasteful and likely to be vetoed if kept, with Senate leaders and others awaiting final action before adjournment.
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Chicago
Mutchler Claims Trimmed in Estate Case Verdict
A Boone Circuit Court jury awarded John Mutchler $350 in a suit against Willis Mutchler’s estate, ending a claim for $1,380 for care during the parents’ last months. Trial began Thursday. verdict reached Friday after about two hours with Judge Hornaday presiding.
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Boone Circuit
John Mutchler
Willis Mutchler
John W. Hornaday
Mutchler
Roscoe Hollingsworth
Roy W. Adney
Thomas Ryan
Ora B. Havermale
Dwight Cragan
Homer Kendall
Frank A. Stark
J. 8. Edwards
Hassil Schenck
Joseph Purdue
Joseph Milner
Vernon Davis
Ora Lawler
Arthur KE. Fields
Ralph Everhart
Bitterness Does Not Prevent Sociability At Convention
Chicago on June 25 reports a highly sociable Democratic convention where candidates mingle. Alfalfa Bill Murray slipped in at midnight for a social call with Roosevelt manager James A. Farley shortly after declaring Roosevelt not to be nominated. Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland began party calls today.
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Chicago
Murray
Oklahoma
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Three die in Jersey City family shooting and suicide
Jersey City reports a quarrel between George Glendenning and his estranged wife Julia over their two year old son ending with Glendenning fatally shooting his father in law Richard Vannamin and the child before killing himself. Mrs. Glendenning fled to seek help as patrolman Connelly arrived.
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Jersey City
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George Glendenning
Julia
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Court Oder
Richard Vannamin
Glenenning
Vannamin
William Connelly
Tragedy Report Reaches Lebanon Officials in Jersey City
Friday’s terrible tragedy in Jersey City was relayed to Lebanon through Chief of Police Edgar Casey who notified relatives of George about the incident. The fragment notes a local connection to Boone County and mentions the Lebanon Telegram's reception of the news.
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Boone County
Jersey City
Edgar Casey
Lebanon
George
Baker Voices Opposition to Two Thirds Rule Change
Cleveland June 26 Newton D Baker breaks political silence with a strong attack on efforts to abrogate the century old two thirds rule for nominating Democratic Presidential candidates. The former Secretary of War, whose name has been prominent in the nomination race, denounces changes.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Newton D. Baker
Hotel Handles Telegrams At Night In Lebanon
The Myers Hotel will process outgoing night messages via Western Union after 6 pm with no extra charge to patrons. Messages filed at the hotel are telephoned to Frankfort or Indianapolis branches and then telegraphed to destinations. Lebanon office hours are weekdays 7:45 am to 12 noon and 1 to 6 pm. Sundays and holidays 9 to 10 am and 4 to 5 pm.
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Myers Hotel
Frankfort
Indianapolis
Western Union
England Hears Protests Over Tithe Plan Efforts Made To Get Taxation Revisions
London June 25 protests against the tithe system spread to 16 English counties as calls grew for revising or ending tithe payments. A Queen Anne's Bounty report notes tithe value stood at 10,848,955 dollars as of 1931, with debtors frequently not pressed in arrears. Legal collection methods and recent arrears pressure prompt a national meeting of tithe owners while the government reportedly refuses new legislation affecting tithe liability.
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England
London
America
Union Farm Bureau Meets Tuesday Night
The Union Township Farm Bureau will hold a meeting Tuesday night at eight o'clock at North Field. The program includes vocal and instrumental music readings and a play Harvest Days by local talent. The public is invited.
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Union Township Farm Bureau
Northfield
Spanish War Veterans meet in Gary encampment
Representatives of the United Spanish War Veterans camp will join more than 1,000 veterans in Gary for the thirty third state encampment. Lebanon sends a dozen members and eight stay for all sessions. Mrs Gertie Newman and M D Carrel serve as local delegates. The 161st Regiment reunites at Hotel Gary. A memorial service and a military ball mark the opening events with tours of Gary steel mills and an army dinner scheduled. State Commander Win S Shepherd presides and William J Otten will address.
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United Spanish War Veterans Camp
Women’s Auxiliary
Gary
Lebanon
Gertie Newman
M. D. Carrel
Eli Clampitt
Gary Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
161St
Win S. Sheperd
Greensburg
R. O. Johnson
H. 8. Norton
William J. Otten
Enid
Okla
National Organization of Spanish War Veterans
Joseph Morris
Dunes
Marquette Park
Lake Michigan
American Legion
Sheperd
County 4-H Club Training Draws 180 Members In Lebanon
More than 180 club members and parents attended the first county training school at Lebanon High School. Ten clubs represented with talks, group sessions, and instructional work. Cecil Pigg presided. Lester J. Boatman noted 4-H value for youth responsibility. Harry Ainsworth stressed leadership. group sessions featured reports by Dinsmore and others.
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Lebanon High School
Cecil Pigg
Harrison Township
Lester J. Boatman
Indiana Condensed Milk Company
Boatman
Harry Ainsworth
Purdue Extension Department
Ainsworth
Thora Melson Brindle
Charles Dinsmore
Carl Dale
Miss Maen
Purdue University
Elaine Robertson
Mr. Pigg
Allan Woody
Siam's Monarch May Keep Throne With Less Power
Bangkok reports revolt shadows Siam's throne as King Prajadhipok faces rebel demands for constitutional limits. Army and Navy officers arrest princes, seize control, and threaten a republic if the King fails reform. Martial law and heavy security surround Bangkok while the King contemplates a reduced but ongoing rule.
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Siam
Bangkok
Prajadhipok
Hauhin
Kambaengbejra
Rambiabarni
Pradjadhipok
Rama VI
United States
Science Still in Infancy Garner at Rotary Club
Dr J B Garner senior fellow of natural gas investigation Mellon Institute University of Pittsburgh and director of research Hope and affiliated natural gas companies discussed four science achievements of the last quarter century chlorine nitric acid insulin and the cosmic ray He noted chlorine’s uses from water purification to disease eradication and emphasized its role in removing typhoid fever He described the synthesis of nitric acid from air and water to produce ammonia then nitric acid as foundational to modern industry and health.
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Lebanon
Big Four cut two passenger trains in schedule change
Big Four will discontinue trains No. 4 from Chicago and No. 7 from Indianapolis under a new schedule effective Sunday June 26. The Chicago arrival shifts to 5 09 PM, and Indianapolis service cuts to 12 50 AM. Eastbound arrivals will be 12 46 PM 5 09 PM and 1 43 AM.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Finland Liquor Law Seen Too Restricted Under New System
Helsingfors June 26 The end of prohibition leaves a “restricted liberty” liquor regime. The State monopoly is blamed for inconvenience and poor access with shops open 10 am to 3 pm and closed on weekends and holidays, totaling 183 closed days a year. Prices favor certain venues, and home production remains limited. Rum runners have appeared offshore despite legalized sales.
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Finland
Helsingfors
Thas
Roosevelt forces press to end two thirds rule at Democratic convention
Chicago convention opening sees Roosevelt on track to push through a simple majority on first ballot, seeking to name a permanent chairman and remove the two thirds requirement. Smith forces claim unfair tactics as tempers flare and compromise fails amid looming party fracture. Delegates worry the infighting could surpass the bitter 1924 clash.
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Houston
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Pat Harrison
Mississippi
James A. Farley
Democratic’ Natial Committee
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Minnesota
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Jt Daniels
North Carolina
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Rooseve
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Saetsoee
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