Uniform Route Markers Proposed by Highway Officials
A two day Washington meeting of a joint board of state and federal highway officials endorses a uniform through route system for the United States based on numbering and a standard marker shape. States to submit maps of candidate routes and suggest marker colors and farm shapes. cautionary signs may follow existing Mississippi valley designs with later refinements. Trail associations may continue markings only if not conflicting with state or federal policies, and no new trail routes will be established on public roads.
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United States
Joint
Board of State
Federal Highway
Secretary of Agriculture
American Association of State Highway Officials
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Highway Department
Mississippi Valley
American Association of State
American Association of State Highway
Tipton Woman Minnie Martz Found Dead by Suicide
The body of Miss Minnie Martz, 51, was found hanged in a Tipton hotel room Sunday. A brother, who located the body, said she had brooded over ill health for months. Coroner Robinson reported no foul play. burial planned in Tipton, Indiana.
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Minnie Martz
Tipton
Ind
Robinson
Miss Martz
Marines Expected To Go Into Action In Hawaiian Battle
Honolulu April 27 United States marines are expected to go into action today in large peace time maneuvers along the Hawaiian coast. Black land forces defend against the Blue fleet as 1200 marines from an army transport prepare to land under guard on the shores. If the marines land with no losses the mock war will end by decision of the umpires.
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Honolulu
United States
Explosives Seized by Bulgarians Aimed at Sofia Officials
A Sofia dispatch reports Bulgarian authorities seized 400 pounds of explosives intended to blow up the police station city hall and other public buildings in Sofia. The seizure was linked to a communist plot and announced from Vienna on April 27.
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Vienna
Sofia
Shepherd Trial Set to Begin on May 18
William D. Shepherd faces trial for the murder of his wealthy ward Billy McClintock. Judge T. J. Lynch set May 18 and offered time extensions if needed. Defense attorney William Scott Stewart said a fair minded jury may be hard to secure. Mrs. Julia Shepherd attended court for the first time since the arrest.
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Lane Press Dispatch
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
Billy McClintock
T. J. Lynch
William Scott Stewart
Stewart
Julia Shepherd
Shepherd
Shephed
Five Penny Miners Killed in Explosion at West Moreland Mill
Five coal workers died when a blast wrecked the West Moreland Coal Co mill at Mill Grove near West Newton Virginia. Four bodies were recovered early today by a rescue squad from the Pittsburgh bureau of mines. the fifth man died at the mine entrance during the blast last night.
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West Newton
West Moreland Coal Co
Mill Grove
Here
Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
Thirteen year old hen still laying on Buckeye State Farm
At Hens Ohio April 27 the oldest hen in Ohio, 18 years old, still lays. Owned by Virginia Wink of Gloucester near here, the Buff Orpington named Betty acts as nursemaid to the sick and weak chicks and is credited as a perfect mother.
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Buckeye State Farm
Hens
Ohio
Virginia Wink
Gloucester
Here
Betty
Virginia
Business groups seek repeal of all war taxes at national meeting
Washington April 27 business organizations urge repeal of remaining war time excise taxes and abandonment of federal estate taxes. Proposals were submitted for consideration at the chamber of commerce of the United States annual meeting in Washington May 20 to 22 with suggestions for changes in federal and state tax laws released for advance delegates’ review.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Hindenburg Elected President of Germany
Washington observers react to the April 27 election of Field Marshal Von Hindenburg as president. The outcome sparks concern over international stability and German finances as U S bankers weigh loans amid unsettled government. Berlin reports Hindenburg won 14.6 million votes from 30.5 million voters with Marx second and Thaelmann a distant third.
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Germany
Hindenburg
Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
Republic
Wilhelm Marx
Thaelmann
Reichstag
Britain weighs reply to Hindenburg presidency
London April 27 Britain may decline to congratulate Field Marshal von Hindenburg after his election as German president. Foreign Office undecided on stance with some officials favoring limited congratulations to friendly nations. David Lloyd George, returning from Madeira, notes a serious European mood and doubts rash moves by Hindenburg. The Daily Chronicle deems the vote alarming but says it does not breach Versailles and urges calm among allies.
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London
Great Britain
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Germany
Foreign Office
David Lloyd George
Southampton
Madeira
Hindenburg
France
The
Daily Chronicle
Europe
France Opposes Hindenburg Over War Criminal List
Berlin reports unconfirmed French protest against Field Marshal Von Hindenburg’s election due to his name appearing on France and defense department list of war criminals. France denied showing any protest grounds.
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Berlin
France
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Ensigns Raised as Prussia Flashes Imperial Colors
United Press Dispatch reports in Potsdam Germany on April 27 that royal Prussian ensigns were hoisted for the first time since Germany's defeat in World War I. Imperial colors flew over former royal buildings and many flags appeared, likely in honor of Hindenburg's election.
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Potsdam
Germany
Hindenburg
Stephenson Case Bail Hearing Set For Tuesday
Defense and prosecution prepare final arguments for bail for D. C. Stephenson Isa rl Klenck and Ear Gentry in the murder case of Miss Madge Oberholtzer. The bail hearing in Marion county court will begin Tuesday or Wednesday as public sentiment grows against granting bond.
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Cunited Press
Indianapolis
D. CG. Stephenson
Isarl Klenck
Ear Gentry
Madge Oberholtzer
Louis Owens
Collins
Eph Tnman
Remy
Charles Cox
Stephenson
Marion County
Matilda Oberholtzer
Martinsville
Irvington
Miss Oberholtzer
Birth of General Grant Observed by Thousands
More than 5 000 persons attended the birth commemoration under the county council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The event coincided with similar observances nationwide. A giant wreath of red puppies was placed on the tomb at the program’s close.
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Ulysses S. Grant
County Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Murderer Draws Lottery Prize in Prague
Karl Puskacs, serving a life term for his wife’s murder, won the 1,000,000 crown state lottery. The prize will be deposited in a bank for his 5 year old son, to be paid to him when the father dies, with a belief the fortune may double in twenty years.
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Prague
Czecho-Slovakia
Karl Puskacs
Brutal murder near Gary linked to local figure
A mutilated body found on a road near Chesterton, Indiana is identified as Margaret Bishop, 20, recently married and separated from her husband. Police investigate a Gary politician and a railroad employee amid grisly details of shooting, burning, and evidence dumped to obliterate the crime.
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United Press Dispatch
Gary
Ind
Chesterton
Frank Cook
Fred Ruhe
Margaret Bishop
Honor to Gen Grant Services Mark 103rd Anniversary
In New York on Riverside Drive a Sunday service commemorated the 103rd anniversary of General Grant as foreign war veterans gathered to honor his legacy. The event marked a solemn remembrance with attendees reflecting on his contributions and the nation’s military history.
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New York
Grant
Riverside Drive
Trial of Chapman Cost State 16 766 28
Hartford April 27 The murder trial of Gerald Chapman sentenced to be hanged in June for shooting a policeman cost the state 16 766 28 dollars State's Attorney Hugh M Alcorn reported to the court today.
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Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Hugh M. Alcorn
Indiana Auto Toll Week End Toll Fatalities Across State
Six people were killed and 81 injured in Indiana week end automobile accidents. Fatalities included Lewellyn Hissen and son in Bluffton, George Skinner near Pendleton, John Childs near Anderson, Nancy Maxwell near Martinsville, and Cred Gaessler near Mt. Vernon. Bus driver Robert Walters testified at an inquest amid bus and auto crashes in Indianapolis and surrounding towns.
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Prinss Dispatch
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lewellyn Hissen
Jesse
Bluffton
Ceorge Skinner
Pendleton
Anderson
Robert Walters
John Childs
Nancy Maxwell
Martinsville
Cred Gaessler
Bloomington
Mt. Vernon
Lebanon
Bicknell
Newcastle
American Legion Plans Next Week Meeting
There will be no meeting tonight and the American Legion will convene instead next Monday night to hold its gathering.
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The
American Legion
Earthquake Felt Across Indiana Last Night
An Indiana quake lasting about 30 seconds at 10 06 p m rattled windows and dishes with little damage reported The tremor was felt widely from Indianapolis to Ft Wayne and spurred theories about crust readjustment or a heat wave from Prof Henry Lane Bruner of Butterfield University weather bureau reports note stronger impact in southern and western Indiana
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Indianapolis
Indiana
J. H. Armington
Weather Bureau
Henry Lane Bruner
Geology Department
Butteridge
Teagan
Bruner
Ft. Wayne
Severe earthquake shocks hit Evansville area and surrounding regions
A six second quake rattled southern Indiana pocket district northwestern Kentucky and southern Illinois at 10 06 p m Sunday. Crowds fled theatres in panic while crockery broke and two chimneys collapsed at Princeton Indiana.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Kentucky
Illinois
Princeton
Three Shocks Felt Across Missouri and Illinois
Three distinct earthquake shocks were felt between 10 06 and 10 30 Sunday night across southern Illinois and Missouri. Seismographs at St Louis University recorded the quakes with the center 100 to 150 miles southeast of the city. The first two shocks lasted six seconds each and the third thirty seconds. No damage was reported.
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ST. Louis
Illinois
Missouri
St. Louis University
Earthquake Felt in Central Illinois Late Night
An quake was felt in Springfield and surrounding central Illinois last night just after 10. Three distinct shocks lasted several seconds with dishes rattling and furniture moving. No damage was reported.
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Springfield
Illinois
Man Sells Wife and Two Children for $75 and Liquor
In Chicago on April 27 a domestic relations court hears the tale of a husband who sold his wife and two children to Julia Parker for 75 dollars and moonshine. Mrs. Louis Job says Parker kept them until February 18 before ejecting them, while the husband refused to take her back.
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Chicago
Louis Job
Julia Parker
Parker
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