Second Cold Wave Grips the Middle West
A new northward cold wave, the second in 48 hours, grips the middle west bringing record low temperatures, deaths from freezing, stranded hunters, and widespread hardship. Chicago records eight degrees above zero as blizzards sweep from the Dakotas. relief efforts mobilize in cities to aid the homeless.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Michigan Woods
Taquamenau River
Sault- Ste. Marie
Mekerman
Mich
Cold in Hoosier State Sweeps Toward Atlantic Seaboard
The Northwestern low pressure system moved from the central plains to the Great Lakes bringing warmer temperatures north of the region, while a second cold front followed causing sharp drops from the Missouri valley to Texas. Readings below 10 degrees reported in western Indiana and zero in north central states. precipitation since Saturday includes rain in the south and snow in the north central area.
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Indianapolis
Central Plains
Great Lakes
Lakes
South Atlantic
Missouri
Mississippi
Texas
Inana
Train wrecker captured in Pawnee Oklahoma
Dee Tom Vernon age 44 was jailed in Pawnee Oklahoma charged with wrecking two trains and robbing passengers after eluding a deputy sheriff across several states.
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Pawnee
Okla
Dee
Tom Vernon
Little Child Drowns In Laundry Water Can
United Press dispatch from Rushville Indiana reports 16 month old George Flodder son of Mr and Mrs Leora Flodder drowned at home after falling into a large water can used in laundry work.
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Rushville, Ind
George Flodder
Leora Flodder
Mismanagement On Increase Report Highlights Funds
United Press Dispatch Indianapolis Dec 2. The annual report of Lawrence F. Orr chief examiner of the state board of accounts shows mismanagement of public funds rose sharply this year versus the prior year. Orr notes greater losses and urged corrective measures to tighten controls across agencies.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Lawrence F. Orr
State Board of Accounts
Labor Union Troubles Blamed For Shooting
In Gary Indiana police say labor union difficulties likely caused the shooting of Michael Menning 10 an Indiana Harbor union official. His car was forced to the curb near 1914 One Hundred and Forty-first Street and fired upon by three men in a heavy sedan. A bullet entered the back of his head and struck downward. He died or is expected to die shortly at St Catherine s hospital. He is the father of six children.
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Gary
Ind
Michael Menning
Indiana Harbor
Menning
Teamsters’ Union
One Hundred and Forty-first Street
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Mail Early Slogan Urges Linton Post Office Action
Linton post office officials urge residents to mail Christmas cards early to ensure delivery by Christmas. Assistant postmaster Jerry Clayton notes greeting cards rise year to year and cooperation from patrons is needed. The rush typically starts around December 15, with bulk mailers asked to deposit two to three weeks ahead.
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Linton
Post Office
Jerry Clayton
Hospital Note On Grace Dove's Operation
Mrs Grace Dove of Bloomfield underwent an operation at the hospital this morning. Her condition is reported as very satisfactory.
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Grace Dove
Bloomfield
Congressional Session Briefs: Readiness, Recess Passes, and Obituaries
Today in Congress adoptions of resolutions notified the president and the house of readiness for business. Vice President Curtis called the senate to order at noon as Speaker Longworth did in the house. The day included adjournment in honor of Senator Warren of Wyoming and other members who died since the last session. Privileges and elections subcommittee meets on Vare appeal for Pennsylvania recount. Possible tax reduction proposal discussed.
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Tunntad Press
Senate
Curtis
House of Readiness
Warren
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Longworth
Six Sailors Die As Lake Steamer Kiowa Wrecked
The grain steamer Kiowa was driven onto rocks off Sable Point in Lake Superior during a fierce blizzard. Six sailors perished in the disaster reported from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, on Saturday night.
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Sault Ste, Marit
Mich
Dee
Sable Point
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
St Louis movie owner Joseph Mogler shot to death
State Senator Joseph Mogler, president of Mogler Amusement Co and VP of the Motion Picture Theater Owners of America, was shot entering his St Louis theater. Custodian Edward Phinny said two men participated, one guarding, the other waiting at the door. Police noted no robbery motive as weekend receipts were undisturbed. A large black cat stood by the body.
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Louis
Joseph Mogler
Isdward Phinny
Mogler
Mogler Amusement Co
Motion Picture Theater Owners of America
Corydon Tid Named Big Egg Town at Exposition
Chicago officials announced Corydon Tid as the country’s big egg town after prizes awarded at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago.
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Corydon “Big Egg Town
United Prugss
Chicago
Corydon
Tid
Linton Football 1929 Season Ends With Seven Departures
Coach Landis and local fans celebrate the 1929 football eleven as seven regulars graduate. Linton went 7 and 3, defeating Jasonville Sullivan and Bicknell, while standout players include captains Wayne Wright and Hershall Lynn.
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Landis
Clinton
Wright
Lynn
Berns
Hunter
Edwards
Harbett
Abrell
Tinton High School
Wayne Wright
Chas. Suttle
Chas. . Robertson
John McDonald
Hershall Lynn
Harry Blackburn
Clifford Hunter
Wayne Edwards
Edgar ‘Utterback
Nstel
Martindale
Raymond Graham
Arthur Berns
John Garoc
Dan McAllister
Alden Branson
Gerald: Flynn
Robert
Emmett Harb
Linton
Sullivan
U S Apportions Millions for Highways
Washington dispatch reports President Hoover' call to speed public works. Secretary Arthur M Hyde apportioned 75 125 000 in federal aid for road construction for 1931 to 48 states and Hawaii. He said funds can be used next construction season and cited jobs impact estimates.
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Washington
Hoover
Arthur M. Hyde
Hawaii
Congress
Hyde
Snowbound Hunters Saved From Forests
Aid came quickly to 75 hunters marooned as their cars were blocked by snow in eastern upper Michigan. Volunteers escorted them to a lumber camp while nine others missing on Tequa Menon River were found safe with guide Joe Beach bringing them out.
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Sault Sth. Marie
Mich
Upper Michigan
Tequamenon River
Joe. Beach
Crippled Children Rescued as Hospital Fire Breaks Out
Fire in the x ray room of the hospital and home for crippled children in Nood spread deadly fumes through the building. Dr George Osawa an interne detected the danger and helped evacuate 69 inmates, ages four months to 16 years, to a neighboring building. Firemen with gas masks extinguished the blaze, saving records and apparatus but destroying equipment.
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UNTER
Diepatci Nigware
Nood
George Osawa
Jie
Annual Farmers Conference At Purdue Draws Thousands
More than 6000 farmers are expected to attend Purdue University for the annual Agricultural Conference to be held in January. Since 1908 attendance has grown from almost nothing to 872 last year. The event hosts agricultural associations, corn and livestock displays, and boys and girls club exhibits featuring corn potatoes sewing canning baking and health. The conference serves as a rallying point for readers and those concerned with farming marketing rural leadership and home life.
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Lafay Ruth
Ind
Purdue University
Jan
Laelz
Hoosier State
Progress in Court Matters From Bloomfield Docket
Local court actions include multiple civil complaints filed Saturday in Bloomfield and nearby counties. Cases name Glenn Sherwood, John Humphrey, and Perry Bringman seeking $8,484, $249.94, and $260 respectively. others involve guardianship, divorce, partition, and property disputes with appraisers and commissioners appointed. A gasoline-sourced sentence and a marriage license are also noted among miscellaneous court records.
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Bloomf
Dee
Glenn Sherwood
John O. Humphreyg
Perry Bringman
Kenneth Hannum
Rupert Bargell
James Nolan
Goldie Nolan
Verlin Mees
Rollie Helderman
Worthington
Guede Dieus
Alex Wilson
Tool Reed Waldie
Wud
Lee Correll
Bloomfield
David Lee
Wi. J. Mitchell
Ree
Wii
I. Mittchell
Carl Shertzer
Johan Hasting
Victoria Madson
Samme
Noy Weaver
Thelon Weaver
Lloyd Weaver
Thos. J. Bridwell
Susan Bridwel
Jesse B. Bridwell
Mae A Bridwell
Denille Graves
Linton Mil Company
Convact Jround
Willa J
Hamilton
Indiana National Book
Thomas H. Migar
John L. Cletherington
Glenn McDowell
Michigan City
Miners' Families Mourning After Deadly Coal Mine Blast
Black crepe hung on doors of seven miners homes as state inspectors probed the Old Ben coal mine explosion near West Frankfort Illinois. The blast killed seven workers and left 15 survivors, with thick snow and a blizzard hindering rescue efforts as families gathered at the shaft entrance.
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West Frankfort
Iing
Ben-Coal Company
Narrow escape in automobile mishap on A Street
Mr Clayton and family narrowly avoided serious injury when his Willys-King sedan swerved to avoid a youth signaling on the roadway. The car struck a curb and an electric light pole before stopping. no serious injuries reported, the youth fled.
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Clay Cand
A. B. McDonald
Clayton
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