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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1928
Page
3
Indiana's Good Roads association reports that the move from gravel to hard surface roads grows with the rise of cars and trucks. It notes passenger car, truck and bus registrations nearing 900,000 and emphasizes faster travel and lower freight costs to benefit both operators and the public.
The article notes that two-thirds of the state highway system remain unpaved and that maintenance costs on about 2,500 miles are exorbitant. It argues hard surfacing will reduce upkeep, lower passenger car travel costs, and reduce bus and truck transport expenses.
In Chicago on December 24 a disgruntled loser shot and killed doorman Michael Hurley inside Trio Independent Ward club, then was killed by guard John O'Brien. O'Brien, a former policeman, fired after Hurley ejected the shooter following a recent quarrel.
Report from Whitesburg Kentucky notes that the Boone beech tree etched with Daniel Boone's name and the date 1792 along the Kentucky River is rapidly decaying. The tree sits on W Henry Potter's land and has long drawn curiosity for its connection to Boone who camped nearby and explored the region decades ago.
W N Thomas a Dallas contractor was tossed onto the cab top when his truck collided with a Texas and Pacific train in Colorado Texas on December 24. He escaped with only slight injuries while the truck driver, seated beside him, was thrown clear and hurt a little.
In Columbus Indiana on December 24 Yeggs blew a safe with nitroglycerine at the Joseph V Hiber dry goods store and escaped with about 2500 dollars in cash and merchandise including ten fur coats. A large outside door of the safe was blown off and two small files were found near the wrecked safe by police.
United Press Dispatch reports hog receipts at 5,000 and cattle at 300 with market activity mixed to higher. Hog prices range 7.35 to 9.25 for various weights while cattle, calves, vealers and feeders show higher tendencies and broad price spreads across beef steers, sows, and cutters.
The War Department announced the Abraham Lincoln home near Hodgenville Kentucky will be renovated modernized to handle more sightseers and protect the property. The lot house will be preserved fences erected roads improved and native Kentucky trees planted along the approach road.
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