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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
3
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Six veterans in Indiana hospitals will receive Christmas gift boxes from the rehabilitation department of the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion. A new plan makes each state group responsible for all veterans in its borders. About 1200 boxes will be distributed, including 1100 to Marion hospital, 40 to Evansville Marine hospital, and 15 to South Bend hospital. A $500 gift to the national rehabilitation department was announced to aid Hoosier veterans outside the state. Contents vary and are purchased under the local distribution lead. Each box is valued at not less than $3.
In Chicago at the Boston store on the busy loop yesterday a shoplifter killed one, wounded two as shoppers fled in panic. Douglass Richardson, an executive, died while trying to stop him. Wounded were private detective Joseph Sreeman and store chief inspector John Connannon. The suspect named J. Grant, an ex convict with prior prison terms in Joliet Auburn and Chester.
London firms report brisk business supplying royal visiting parties with motor cars. The Spanish Queen, when in London, always hires a new car, with the firm profiting from the demand as many are willing to pay more for a vehicle that has carried royalty.
Belem in Amazonas state reports a remarkable birth where a woman delivered two sets of triplets and three sets of twins. Floriano Peixoto sent word that the mother and all six children are doing well, highlighting the extraordinary event in this hinterland city.
Portland man Robert Nealey aged 21 offers to work for life for $295 to finance a three month electrical aviation course. He seeks to become an electrical aviation expert and says he will dedicate his life to the buyer's needs.
Mrs. Ann Dussler of this city and her sister Mrs. Katharine Ziemer of Tuscola celebrated their 89th birthday, cited as the oldest living twin pair in the United States.
Lorenz Hagenbeck junior of the Hamburg based Hagenbeck company told St. Louis that the market for wild animals to zoos has declined in recent years with only monkey sales showing growth during his recent visit to the city.
Laredo Texas December 19 Charges of murder against Duke Carver San Antonio constable in the murder of Lucio Blanco Mexican general in 1922 were dismissed by District Attorney John A Walls. He had sought to arrest Plutarco Elias Calles former president of Mexico on the same charge. He quoted immunity as a reason and argued American citizenship would not be a handicap in his district.
A San Francisco woman reportedly bought a platinum ring mounting a huge emerald with the giver’s likeness, a gift price pegged at $240,000 eclipsing New York’s top gifts. The purchase, noted by a large jewelry store head, leaves whether the ring was for husband or sweetheart undetermined.
Friday December 20 marks the final day for lawful quail shooting in Indiana. Game wardens will enforce the rule, says George N Mannfeld head of the fish and game division. Open rabbit season closes January 10 and wild ducks and geese may not be fatally shot after January 16.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin a bank vigilante unit loses a member after a roll call as he sends a note to the commander saying his wife forbids firearms and insists a home loving husband stay home. He resigns and the vacancy is accepted.
Mr Frank Long of 625 Prospect Avenue Ft Wayne Indiana reports Hoyt's Compound improved his long running rheumatic and general aches. He says mornings now feel like a new start and plans to urge friends to try the medicine sold at Hamilton's Drug Store in Linton and other local druggists.
Jasonville December 18 Areme circle held an all day event at the Masonic hall with a noon chicken dinner and gift exchanges. Attendees included Mesdames Wooley Burris Crosby Long Fulton Harrey Long Hinton Clark Row and others plus Miss Irene Long Elizabeth White and Earl Gadberry. Eastern Stars to install officers Christmas night. Pansy Woolf ill with mumps. Mrs Cary Harrel and children out at Linton. Triads party at Mrs Clayton Hudson’s home Tuesday night.
Sixty four men charged with rioting at local mines pleaded not guilty in Boonville circuit court. They will be tried at the February term. The mines nearby are operating quietly with no sign of further trouble.
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