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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1929

Page

4

Passenger liner San Juan sinks after Pacific collision

A fog shrouded collision 50 miles off San Francisco sinks the San Juan with 65 passengers and 45 crew aboard. Only 37 rescued by the Dodd and Munami, fate of 73 others unknown, Captain Asplund among those who perished.

United Press Dispatch San Francisco San Juan Pacific Here Los Angeles S. C. T. Dodd San. Juan McCormick Munami Hich California Golden Gate Adolph F. Asplund Asplund Pigeon Point

Chinese and Russians Open Negotiations

Harbin August 30 rumor says talks begun between China and Russia with a reported move by the Soviet government to appoint M. Jakoff as general manager of the Chinese Eastern railway. Earlier Chinese police raided a printing plant. two editors were arrested for alleged incitement of Soviet workers on the railway to vandalism.

Harbin China Russia M. Jakoff Chinese Eastern Railway Harbin Pravda

Moose Hold Conclave Opens in Marion Indiana

The annual Indiana Moose conclave opened in Marion with about 2000 delegates present. The first general session was led by Dr. J S Coffman of Muncie, serving as president.

Marion Ind Indiana J.S. Coffman Muncie

Pioneer Attorney Peter Luther Dies at 85 in Clay County

Peter T. Luther, 85, a pioneer Clay County attorney and longtime Democrat in the Fifth District, died yesterday at his home in Bowling Green after several weeks of illness. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at his residence. Luther also worked in Bowling Green journalism and served as county surveyor and county recorder.

Brazil Peter T. Luther North Meridian Street Luther Democratic Party Bowling Green

Rank of Civil War veterans thins at Covington reunion

Two survivors of the 63rd Indiana Volunteers aged past 90 attended the annual regimental reunion in Covington Indiana. Willis Martin and William Ephlin expressed their intent to keep the gathering going until death, preserving the veteran tradition.

Covington Ind 63Rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteers Willis Martin William Ephlin

Worthington School Band Delights Local Audience

The Worthington school band of about seventy five Worthington students presented a white uniformed program directed by Fred Jewell. In six months training the group offered a harmonious melody filled recital that pleased a large local crowd and reflected well on Worthington schools.

Worthington Fred Jewell Jewell

Michigan Prisoner Confesses to Murder

Hugh C. Burnette a 37 year old escaped inmate confessed to killing Mrs Lulu Ellsworth in the basement of her home west of Kalamazoo Michigan The admission came after his return from Michigan City Ind where he was arrested on a train five hours after the crime was committed

Kalamazoo Mich Hugh C. Burnette Michigan Lulu Ellsworth Burnette Michigan City Ind

Lumber Yard Fire Destroys Allen Wilkinson Plant

Russellville Indiana August 30 A small breeze faned a fire of undetermined origin that wiped out the Allen Wilkinson Lumber Company plant. Damages are placed at 26000 dollars. Two nearby homes sustained minor damage while the entire stock of the lumber company was destroyed.

Russellville Ind Allen-Wilkinson Lumber Company Lumber Company

Woman Identified Only As Helen Moore Found Dead

Police in Indianapolis seek to identify a woman found dead in a hotel room. She had registered recently as Helen Moore from Chicago. In another item from Covington, Indiana, grounds for divorce are cited as refusal to attend church and night hunting by Mrs. Lora Wear against Rote Wear.

Indianapolis Helen Moore Chicago Covington Ind Lora E. Wear

Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn for September Court Term

Greene County bar members in Bloomfield prepare for September term opening Monday. Special to Daily Citizen notes jurors drawn include grand jurors Emery Cochran and others, along with a list of petit jurors by township. Also covered are local obituaries and a court petition for adoption of Kathryn L. Wells.

Bertha A. Eddy Paul Wells Kathryn L. Wills Emery Cochran Taylor Towsship Harley S Abram Wright Elza Barker Taylor Harry Ellett Washington David S. Strickler Fairplay Joseph A. ‘Abram Beech’ Creek Wilbur ‘West Stafford Charles F. Bledsoe Paul Britton Beech Creek Murl Tincher Petit Jury John S. Sexson Richland Township K.‘A. Baker Jefferson Thomas Christenberry Virgil Hudson William Britton Richland Clarence Chipman Highland James J. Campbell Cass Coffman Smith Kenneth’ Landis Omer Bland Verne Waggoner William Baird Ernest Catron

Grain group plans $20 million farmer marketing corporation

In Chicago a three man committee drafts articles of incorporation for a proposed $20,000,000 nationwide farmers' grain marketing group. The plan awaits federal Farm Board approval to obtain loans under the marketing act. Local officials anticipate Farm Board loans may ease current wheat crop needs and finance terminal facilities in the Northwest.

Chicago National Farmers’ Grain Marketing Corporation C. E. Huff Salina Kan Federal Farm Board Farm Board Northwest

Lintonians Lead In First Wabash Valley Golf Tourney

The Linton Country Club leads 36 hole handicap play with a net aggregate of 570 on a gross 736 as the Terre Haute Tribune sponsors the first annual Wabash Valley golf tournament. Claude Harris posts a 46 handicap for 36 holes and a gross 173 to net 127 with morning 62 and afternoon 66. Bicknell entrants run close in handicap. third round underway today.

Linton Bicknell

Labor Day Gala Planned at Bicknell Parade and Speakers

Labor Day events in Bicknell will feature a large parade with delegations from Terre Haute Clinton and Linton joining miners. William Houston of the United Mine Workers will open at City Park followed by Fred L. Fieck of Garrett a WWI labor conciliator.

Bicknell Southndiana Terre, Haute Clinton Linton Towaard Bicknell City Park William Houston United Mine Workers of America Fred L. Fieck Garrett, Ind Indiana Woodrow Wilson Terre Haute Lin

Boy Wounded in Watermelon Patch Trap

In Rochester Indiana on August 30 15 year old Arthur Brown was shot by a shotgun trap set by John Clay in a watermelon patch. Brown tripped over a string and received a full load of shot in the body. three other boys with him escaped uninjured.

Rochester Ind John Clay Arthur Brown

Two Workmen Die After Fall From Baltimore Trust Building

Two laborers were killed when they fell 18 stories from a scaffold on the 84 story Baltimore Trust Company building. The incident occurred in Baltimore as rescue attempts followed the fall.

Baltimore Baltimore Trust Company

Hospital Report Highlights Local Surgeries And Discharge

William Keating on G street northeast had an operation this morning. Jack McGriffen underwent surgery to remove tensily. Dr. Thixton of Worthington was discharged today.

William Keating G" Street Jack McGriffen Dr. Thixton Worthington

Riots Erupt Across Palestine as Death Toll Soars

United Press dispatch from Jerusalem reports intensifying Arab Jewish clashes across Palestine. Haifa is under martial law with hundreds dead and fires, bombardments, and widespread arson. British troops move to restore order while evacuations are requested.

United Jerusalem Haifa Palestine Syria Jwas Omar

Pastor Arrested After Carrie Nation Style Drug Store Raid

The Rev. C. H. Platt a Methodist pastor of Sharpsburg Iowa was arrested on an indictment arising from his July 3 raid on Ole Nelsons drug store. He used a hand ax to smash doors and chests but found no liquor. Nelson demanded an explanation and a fight followed. Platt posted a $1000 bond and trial is set for late September. Twenty parishioners offered to sign the bond.

Sharpsburg C. H. Platt Ole Nelson Plat Nelson Platt

Hoosier Baseball Girl Wins Fame On Tour

Margaret Gisolo a 16 year old from Blanford Indiana returned home from a barnstorming tour with the All-American Girls Baseball Club of Chicago The group visited West Virginia Ohio Kentucky North Carolina Tennessee Georgia Florida and Alabama playing 161 games and winning 120 Sports writers nationwide gave her extensive coverage for her performances with the Blanford Cubs and on tour

Clinton Ind Margaret Gisolo Blanford Inds Cubs American Legion All-American Girls Baseball Club of Chicago Florida Alabama Margaret

Linton Schools to Open September 9

Linton and township schools plan a September 9 starting date for the new term. Superintendent T. J. Beecher outlines the faculty for the high school including A. M. Grass and Estelle Phillipa among others. Changes in assignments may occur. complete teacher lists and grade allocations will be published next week. Township schools begin September 6 to allow rural pupils to obtain books ahead of Monday classes.

Linton T. Ji Beecher Corps of Linton-Stockton T. J. Beecher A. M. Grass Estelle Phillipa Ethel Osborn Bonna’ Baughman Picea al Boeing

The Fall of Eve at the Grand theatre

The all-talking film The Fall of Eve screens at the Grand theatre. The modern Eve is depicted amid a Garden of Eden with many temptations and a world filled with snakes and apples reflecting contemporary temptations and reputations.

Columbia Grand Theatre

Officers Wife Injured In Wyoming Car Accident

Mrs Merle Wall wife of Indiana deputy attorney general was critically injured when their car plunged over a 30 foot bluff into the Shoshone River near Cody Wyoming Thursday, according to a telegram to Attorney General James M Ogden.

Lanitic Press Dispatch Indianapolis Merle Wall Indiana Shoshone River Cody Wyo Wall James M. Ogden

Four gamblers seized during Indianapolis state fair setup

Four men described as big time gamblers were arrested in a hotel in Indianapolis as they allegedly prepared to fleece visitors at the state fair. Police dispatched arrests after a tip led to the hotel raid and confiscation of gambling paraphernalia.

Indianapolis

Graf Zeppelin To Take Off For Home Port Saturday

Graf Zeppelin prepares to depart New York for home on the third Atlantic crossing. American officers invited as passengers aboard the big airship. Lt. Commander Charles E Richardson and Lt. Jack C Richardson attended the round the world trip reception at Fort Dix, as the ship readies to leave harbor for its return voyage.

Graf Zeppelin Charles. E Jack. C. Richardson Tina

Local Musicians to Broadcast on WBOW Sunday

Local musicians plan radio appearances on WBOW Terré Haute. Next Sunday Ray Jarvis and his orchestra will perform on the Watch Tower program at 1 PM. Jarvis is a local favorite with past connections to the Great er Linton club. accompanying will include Miss Vivian Humphreys on piano and Wendall Wright Gordon Wright Charles Pierce and August Voisin.

WBOW Terré Haute Ray Jarvis Watch Tower Greater Linton Club Vivian Humphreys Wendall Wright Gordon Wright Charles Pierce August Voisin Eens Might Eavally AB

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