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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
4
Mrs Earl Wolford learned yesterday that her sister Mrs George Britton of Indianapolis was gravely ill and hospitalized there. Mrs Britton, formerly Mrs Josephine Fitzpatrick, a long-time farmer resident of Linton and Wan, had many friends here.
Miss Christina Wilson underwent an operation yesterday at the hospital and is reported doing very well. Miss Bessie Small is somewhat improved today.
A grim account from The Point in Nova Scotia describes extreme poverty in Fred Snow's family with exposed hunger and squalid housing. The narrative details minimal food, harsh winds from the ice, and a mother facing another pregnancy amid scarce resources.
Terre Haute April 10 Henry W Moore attorney for Edward Barber sentenced to die for murder of Detective Steve Kendall has received word Deputy Attorney General Edward Lennon filed a petition with the Indiana supreme court for more time to file briefs asking May 30 as in the Parker case He asks a further stay of execution until after the higher court hearing Moore will comply.
The government urged a joint congressional investigating committee to recommend forfeiture of all lands ever deeded to railroads, claiming Northern Pacific violated Civil War era grant terms and up to forty million acres of western territory are at stake.
Babe Ruth, star slugger of the New York Yankees, showed marked improvement after influenza nearly threats to his life. He passed a quiet, restful night at the hospital where he is being treated as of April 10.
The Bloomington high school baseball team travels to Linton tomorrow to play at Haseman diamond at 2 PM. Hudson and Howell are expected to pitch for the Bloomington squad with a new lineup including Weller Corbin Wright Ballard Hudson Tucker Howell Shaw and Berns.
Tony LaRose defeated Midget Gerry in Fort Thomas. Russie LeRoy won a 10 round decision over Dick Conlon in Williamsport. Paul Berlenbach's challenge to Mike McTigue may be approved at a New York boxing commission meeting. Eddie Kane, Sammy Mandell’s manager, will not agree to a Terris bout at East Chicago or Aurora.
Rome April 10. Booth Tarkington the American writer has recovered from influenza and left with Mrs. Tarkington for a motor trip through Umbria and Tuscany. They will visit Florence and later Venice. Tarkington has received many affectionate testimonials from Italian friends.
Washington April 10 Two new postage stamps issued due to increased congress approved rates take effect April 15. A 15 cent special delivery stamp matches size of current 10 cent stamp in orange with fifteen cents visible. A 25 cent special handling stamp in dark green features cent panel and fancy lathe-work background. First offered for sale Saturday at the Washington post office.
Hanover April 10 International News Service quotes Field Marshal Von Hindenburg denying any plan to restore the German monarchy if elected president of the republic. He says monarchy is best but not to be reinstated for many years and calls the fear of a new war an insult to his judgment and common sense.
C B Lewis resigns as assistant manager of Allen A Wilkinson Lumber Co to take over as manager of Farmersburg yards recently bought by Pierson Lumber Co of Terre Haute.
The Winonuti Campfire Girls led by guardian Mrs. Mary Plew Darnell will sell tags on the streets tomorrow to raise funds for the Salvation Army budget. Senior high school girls Beulah Ellis Helen Stewart Floris Clark Evelyn King and Florence Cox will join the effort.
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