Greenwood's Tribute to Editor Sefrit Ends 70 Years
Congressman Arthur H. Greenwood of Washington pays a tribute to Charles G. Sefrit of Washington whose death at West Baden is noted. He praises Sefrit as a hospitable, versatile writer with influence in community, state and national affairs, a loyal party writer, and an eminent leader who inspired readers and colleagues. He expresses sympathy to Sefrit's family.
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Arthur H. Greenwood
Washington
Charles Sefrit
The
West Baden
Charles G
Serrit
Bloomington Woman Goes On Trial For Murder September 22
In Bloomington on August 27 192? Tuesday September 22 is set as the trial date for Mrs Gladys Holder charged with murdering Arwine Reckless Hunnicutt after a dispute over an automobile. A special venire will be drawn to pick a jury. Holder has been in jail since the morning she fired the gun. She will be defended by Judge J B Wilson with prosecution support from Judge R W Miers.
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Bloomington
Gladys Holder
Arwine
Hunnicutt
J. B. Wilson
R. W. Miers
Veterans Picnic Held by Wabash Valley World War Vets
The World War Veterans of the Wabash valley plan an all day picnic Sunday at Pavilion Park Sullivan Ind. Event features athletic contests boxing baseball military drills catching and horseshoes. A high free dinner will be served at noon. Veterans from Linton and Greene County are invited.
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Wabash Valley
Pavilion Park
Sullivan
Ind
Linton
Greene County
Tragic Self-Inflicted Shooting in Indiana Barn
In Booneville Indiana on August 27 Louis Stephens aged 22 shot and killed himself in a barn at his home. It remains unclear if the act was accidental or intentional as Stevenson said he planned to clean his shotgun when a report was heard and he was found dead.
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Booneville
Ind
Louis Stephens
Stevenson
Hoofs and Cattle Market Report From Indianapolis
United Press Dispatch reports Indianapolis market notes. Hogs receipts 5,500 with steady to 15c gains. best heavies 12.65 to 12.85, medium and mixed 13.00 to 13.28, common to choice 13.25 to 13.65, bulk 13.00 to 13.65. Cattle receipts 1,000, market steady to lower. steers 32.00 to 13.00, cows and heifers 6.00 to 11.00. Sheep receipts 400, market steady. top 7.00, lambs top 14. Calves receipts 700, market steady. top 14.00, bulk 13.00 to 13.50.
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Indianapolis
Bandits flee as Chinese pursue captors of Dr. Howard
Chinese troops chase the bandits who abducted American Dr. Harvey Howard of the Rockefeller Foundation hospital in Peking. The captors escaped by boat and hold a one day lead near Huachan in Kirkin province, Manchuria, as soldiers try to trap them again.
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Peking
Harvey Howard
Rockefeller Foundation
Howard
Huachan
Kirkin Province
Manchuria
Prisoner Recaptured After Two Months on Parole
Fred Smith a 22 year old of Marion was returned to the state reformatory at Pendleton after two months of parole. He was arrested at Connersville and confessed stealing an auto. Smith had been sentenced previously for the same offense.
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Pendleton
Ind
Fred Smith
Marion
State Reformatory
Connersville
Smith
First Drowning at Gary Beach Records Death
Gary Indiana records its first drowning at the municipal beach since it opened five years ago. Dr. C. K. Cherry a Chicago dentist was caught in the under-tow and swept away. Guards recovered the body at the scene.
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Gary
Ind
C. K. Cherry
Chicago
Cherry
Estate worth $600000 left by Elwood manufacturer
Wilbur Sellers of Elwood leaves an estate valued at $600000 to be divided among his four children and his wife under the terms of his will filed today in Anderson Indiana.
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Anderson, Ind
Wilbur Sellers
Elwood
Oldest Elwood resident Mrs McHarrity dies
United Press dispatch from Elwood Indiana reports Mrs Jane McHarrity aged 84 a longtime resident of Elwood is dead at her home.
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United Press Dispatch
Elwood
Ind
Jane McHarrity
Prairie Oil Cuts Prices in Midwest Crude Oil
Prairie Oil company reduced prices for Kansas Oklahoma and North Texas crude by 25 cents a barrel on all gravities. Announcement dated Independence Kansas August 27.
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Independence
Kas
Prairie Oil Company
Kansas, Oklahoma
North Texas
Dinner Guests at Tanner Home with Friends
Mr and Mrs Dick Tanner hosted dinner guests today including Allen Wright Mrs Charles Perry Mrs John Bennie and Miss Lona Wright in a cordial social gathering at the Tanner residence.
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Dick Tanner
Allen Wright
Charles’ Perry
John Bennie
Lona Wright
Darrow Says He Is Done With Law and Will Write
Clarence Darrow, in Kas., Aug. 27, announced he is finished with legal practice and intends to focus on writing, discussing publication of his books with BE Haldemann Julius.
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Darrow
Law
Girard
Kas
Clarence Darrow
Haldemann-Julius
DePauw Students Register in Gymnasium to Reduce Confusion
Greencastle Ind Aug 27 DePauw university students will enroll in the gymnasium instead of the administration building to provide more room and lessen confusion in registration.
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Greencastle
Ind
DePauw University
Tooth Lodged in Throat After Dental Op
Columbus Indiana August 27 Mrs Agnes Brown underwent removal of a tooth that lodged in her throat three weeks ago during a gas dental operation. The molar was found in a tonsil cavity after severe throat pains prompted examination.
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Columbus
Ind
Agnes Brown
Senators Hold Narrow Lead as Giants Stumble
Washington clings to a one game edge in the American League pennant race for the seventh straight day as Philadelphia falters. Cleveland beats the A's 11 to 8 while St. Louis tops the Griffmen 11 to 8. In the National League the Giants split with Cincinnati 6-5 and 2-1, while Pittsburgh shuts out Boston 2-0 and leads by 5 1/2 games.
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Chicago
Washington
Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis
Cleveland
Athletics
Connie Mack
Wes
Philadelphia
Giants
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Reds
Boston
New York
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Poe, Johnson & Fuller Tecster
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Ronald Coleman
Lew Cody
Sporting
Venus
Pelurs
Whiz
Monty Banks
Biff
Forst
Pope & Pope Chiropractors
Linton Trust
Chas. E. Goodman
Cor. Main and
Vincennes Sts
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Sam Bork
Ponjola
Inez
Hollywood
Anna Q. Nilsson, Lewiss. Stone and
Mary Astor
Heart’ Orchestra
Roach Machine and Welding Co
Eer
Linton Gas & Coke Company
O. H. Hanger
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