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Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1929

Page

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Farmers Meet In Chicago With Large Attendance

About 3,000 farmers from across the nation gathered at the Hotel Sherman for the eleventh annual American Farm Bureau Federation meeting. Topics include co operative marketing taxation farm financing and road and waterway development with leaders from federal boards and Congress among the speakers. Delegates expect a push to broaden farm board support for cooperative purchasing and to amend the agricultural marketing act to aid purchasing groups.

Cltizini Ciicago National Farm Bureaus American Farm Bureau Federation Hotel Sherman Alexander.’.Legg Federal Farm Board Paul Bestor Frank O. Lowden Ilinois Washington Sam H. Thompson Federation United States Farm Board Congress

Linton urged to donate three toys for Christmas charity

The kiddies of Linton are asked to bring three discarded toys to One Citizen office as soon as possible. Time is short to repair them for Christmas charity. Toys were received from Lawrence Bennett.

Linton Lawrence Bennett

Cough Drop Burglar Sought by South Bend Police

In South Bend Indiana a burglar with a heavy cough is being sought after 24 boxes of cough drops were taken from the Rt S Haag store. Police ask for tips from anyone who can identify the thief who might be coughing and sneezing as clues.

Prisss South Bend Ind Rt. S. Haag

Linton Trust Co. Stockholders Annual Meeting Notice

Notice to stockholders of Linton Trust Co. annual meeting on Monday January 6 1930 at 2 o clock p m at the Linton Trust Co. building to elect the board of directors and transact other business. J H Haseman Sec Treas 12 4 16 28.

Linton Trust Co J. H. Haseman Sec Treas

Bomb Explodes Killing Three Children in Brooklyn Home

A time bomb on a kitchen table in Brooklyn killed Mary Falzone 15 Philip 18 and Rose 8 as they prepared for church. Furniture shattered and a floor gash marked the blast. Mother Jennie Falzone and two younger children Patsy 5 and Sally 8 escaped serious harm for arriving late to breakfast.

Brooklyn Mary Falzone Philip Rose Falzone Jennie Falzone Patsy Sally

Californians Rejoice Over Steady Rainfall

untied press from San Francisco reports that a Pacific coast storm ended five months of drought. Generous downpours began yesterday and continued today, bringing relief to farmers stockmen and cities from Washington to California. The Weather Bureau warned unsettled weather and occasional rains across coast districts.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Coast Upper Washington California Weather Bureau

American Entry Into World Court Confirmed

United States signed three documents at Geneva authorizing entry into the permanent world court. Jay Pierrepont Moffat, American Charge d Affaires, submitted the League protocol, revised court statutes, and the Elihu Root protocol. Senate approval remains a prerequisite.

United Press Dispatch Geneva United States Senate Senate

Miners Continue Work Despite Strike Call In Belleville

In Belleville district coal mines operated as usual despite a National Mine Union strike order. United Mine Workers official James Mason said there was no noticeable effect locally. Observers reported most workers reported for duty this morning with only a few exceptions.

Belleville National Mine Union Napp James Mason United Mine Workers of America

Linton Football Players Honored in Wabash Valley List

Three Linton high school football players from the 1929 team earned honor in the Terre Haute Tribune list. Hershell Lynn made the first team at end for strong offense and fielding duties. Alden Branson earned second team at guard and John McDonald was named captain and quarterback on the fourth Wabash Valley team.

Linton High School Terre Haute Tribune Hershell Lynn Wabash Valley Alden Branson John McDonald

Use of Indiana coal to aid schools urged

Indiana state senator Dr. John H. Hewitt says full use of Indiana coal by industries and individuals could cut at least 50 percent from the $1,700,000 state aid school fund deficit. He cites 16 counties dependent on mining and notes 15,000 miners are unemployed. He argues local demand would reduce taxes and prevent a special legislative session.

Indianapolis Indiana John H. Hewitt Vigo County Indiana Coal Bureau Drv Hewitt Pike Perry Parke, Clay, Greene Warrick Vigo Gibson, Sullivan Knox Dr. Hewitt Indiana General Assembly General Assembly Wewitt Indiana University

Rockford Dentist Under Suspicion in Woman Slayer Case

Rockford dentist Dr Moyd Leech was detained for questioning after Miss Cordelia Gummersheimer, an 86 year old Spanish teacher, was found beaten to death in her Rockford apartment. Neighbors reported seeing Leech near the scene early Sunday and a shotgun was found as police took him into custody.

Spaciat Tomens Chnaen Rockford Dee Moyd D. Leech Cordelia i Gummersheimer Rockford High School Leech

Elks Honor Annual Membership Roll Call in Shelbyville

The Indiana State Elks association secretary W C Groehd of Shelbyville will honor the annual membership roll at the Elks meeting. Attendance is expected from Sullivan, Bickner, Worthington, Jaserville, Bloomfield, Washington and other nearby lodges. Supper at 6 45 PM, reservations due by Wednesday noon, Elks orchestra will provide special music.

Indiana Mks’ Association W.C. Groehd Shelbyville Sullivans Bickner Worthington Jaserville Bloomfield Washington The Elks

Entombed miners rescued after 84 hours in Cassville mine

Three Continental Coal workers trapped behind coal and slate for 84 hours were freed by miners tunneling 175 feet through the debris. They were hospitalized but in good condition after the Cassville incident near Morgantown, West Virginia.

Morgantonw W. Va Dee Continental Coal Company Cassville

Bedford Man Held After Hit Run Death

Bedford Indiana man William Ampler, 44 years old, was held to the grand jury on a mainslaughter charge linked to a Oct 2 auto crash that killed 50 year old Thomas Turner. Turner’s wagon was struck and Ampler allegedly fled the scene.

Louisville William Ampler Bedford Ind Thomas Turne Wero Ampler Turner

Leechlinked Finds Include Blood Stained Items At Scene

Police reported a blood stained handkerchief found in Leech’s pocket and a towel with blood stains in his office. Two loaded pistols a .45 automatic and a .22 were found in a cottage. Leech, a former wartime dental corps lieutenant, had prior California charges for abandoning a wife and child and was free on bond with a final hearing set for January 12.

Leech

Hit and Run Driver Strikes Woman in Indianapolis

Dec 4 report states a hit and run driver struck Mrs. Gilbert Sellers at an intersection, hurled a child from her arms as her husband narrowly avoided harm. The child remains in critical condition while Mrs. Sellers is listed in serious condition.

Indianapolis Gilbert Sellers

Senate debates tariff bill and judge nomination in PA

Today in Congress the Senate continues debate on a tariff measure and considers nominating Albert J. Watson for a federal judgeship in Pennsylvania. Interstate Commerce Committee holds hearings on a communications bill with Owen D. Young testifying. Judiciary Committee reviews calendar bills. Agriculture Committee weighs cutting a relief appropriation of 400000 for New Mexico farmers. House prepares action on Interior Department appropriations.

Senate Albert J. Watson Pennsylvania Interstate Commerce Committee Communications Commission Owen D. Young Judiciary Agriculture Committee New Mexico House Interior Department

Mrs Phyllis Hebb Visits Evansville Friends

Mrs Phyllis Hebb returned Saturday from a visit with Mr and Mrs Arnold Poe at Evansville. Mrs Poe will come next week to stay until after a holiday with her mother.

Phyllis Hebb Arnold Poe Evansville

Pirates Raid Ship Ends In Deadly Battle At Sea

British steamer Haiching warded off a Chinese pirate attack near Swatow Hong Kong. Pirates set fires on deck and bridge as 120 passengers and crew reportedly perished or were drowned, including Third Officer Woodward and First Mate Petry. An Indian guard and a Chinese radio operator aided distress calls before rescue by the British destroyer Sterling.

Hong Kong Swatow Hongkong K. F. Woodward Perry Sterling

Indianapolis Market Roundup Digest

Indianapolis market desk reports mixed livestock moves with hog receipts at 7,500 and cattle 700, calves 800. Hogs steady to slightly higher with 160 lb and 180 lb ranges noted. sows $8 to $8.78. Cattle light action, feeders and cutters around $50. veals soft, lambs $12 to $13, other grades weaker as offerings shift.

Indianapolis

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