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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
4
A heartfelt Christmas in Linton saw churches fraternal groups and the Salvation Army deliver sixty five food baskets coal for about fifty tons and toys to needy families. Students repurposed discarded toys for distribution and carolers toured the city in a large automobile truck spreading cheer.
Seattle dispatch reports a coast guard cutter racing to help two distressed vessels off the Alaska coast as violent gales lash the area. The tug Roosevelt, towing the disabled steamer Starr, is feared to be drifting toward rocks. Twenty-three men aboard Starr remain unaccounted for while Roosevelt crews are safe, per William Calvert Jr. of the towing company.
Three state cases filed against Raymond Brinson for auto theft involving Marcus Blake, and Robert Hart indicted for carrying concealed weapons and intoxication. Affidavits against Hart filed by Worthington town marshal Carl Miller. Also one civil suit Marie Rance vs Remy Rance for divorce alleging cruelty. Five marriage licenses issued since last issue. several weddings performed. Civil docket lists Irvin Long vs Lester Long with Allen G. Fate as special judge.
In the criminal case State of Indiana vs. Fred Tenneck for arson and degree a bench warrant was issued, bond set at $2500, returnable February 2 1929. The commissioner H C Doney filed a final report that was examined and approved and funds ordered paid. commissioner discharged.
Fire caused by defective wiring completely destroyed the Bourbon high school building in Plymouth Indiana. Loss estimated at $120,000 with insurance covering the damage. firefighters from Warsaw and Plymouth aided but could not cooperate effectively due to the town’s exhausted water supply.
Indiana Attorney General Arthur Gilliam filed a brief in the state supreme court opposing Rev. J. S. Shumaker’s claim that the 60 day contempt sentence had expired and that Gov. Jackson’s pardon was valid. Gilliam argues the court never recognized the pardon as legal and the case remains active.
Rushville Indiana dispatch reports Everett Baly a 19 year old Negro confessed to killing his father George Baly 38 at their dinner table as retaliation for mistreatment of his invalid mother. He planned the murder and said he would plead guilty to first degree murder and face death by his own action.
A United Press survey shows violent deaths during Christmas across the United States totaling 170 so far, with traffic accidents 102 and fires 31. Poison liquor deaths number 12, and other causes including hunting incidents, drownings, shootings and personal crises total 25.
London reports King George remains under care after ten days of improvement. Lord Dawson of Penn, physician to the King, said at 11 40 a m that there is a slight improvement in focus and overall condition as the royal recovery continues.
The U S Public Health Service reports week ending December 2 with over 160000 new influenza cases in 14 states including about 85000 in Iowa. The epidemic rises in the Midwest and spreads eastward while diminishing in the west. For the week ending December 15 an estimate of 700000 cases is noted.
Dr. H. M. Burnham a leading Indiana veterinarian died in Bedford after a long illness. He was widely respected in the Bedford community and among practitioners in the state. Funeral arrangements are pending as tributes pour in from colleagues.
The Pan American conciliation conference reports progress on the Bolivian Paraguay boundary clash. A protocol outlining terms was cabled to both governments. An official statement says both sides agreed on key settlement points and hope to declare a peaceful solution by New Year’s Day.
Frank Wetherton and his wife of Indianapolis were seriously injured when their car overturned near Brazil Tad. The wife was pinned beneath the wreckage and a bus struck the overturned vehicle as the husband tried to free her. Both were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Two priests of St. Casimir's parish report being robbed by bandits who entered the Chicago church by posing as repentant drinkers. With guns at their heads the robbers forced open the safe and carried away nine canvas bags of silver and currency totaling about four thousand dollars.
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on December 26 two firemen died and eight were injured when a fire truck carrying them crashed over a hillside en route to a blaze at the Carnegie Refining Company in Heidelberg.
President and Mrs Coolidge arrived in Brunswick Georgia at nine this morning after an overnight drive from Washington. They left promptly for Sapelo Island to spend a week as guests of Howard E Coffin vice president of the Hudson Motor company.
Washington dispatch reports a push in Congress after Christmas to advance farm relief before Coolidge leaves office. Leaders in the farm bloc favor relief but oppose federal farm board appointments, preferring Hoover to name the board if needed. Some urge delaying action to avoid an extra session and protect tariff plans.
Fred Thompson, a movie star famed for cowboy roles, died in Queen of Angels hospital after gall stone surgery. He rode with Plover King and rivaled Tom Mix and others, previously earning fame as an athlete and Pentathlon winner. He married writer Frances Marion after meeting her during recovery from a football injury in France.
Guadalajara correspondent for La Prensa reports eleven rebels killed in a clash with federal troops about 30 miles from Guadalajara on December 26, as dispatches describe the engagement near the Presb.
A 26 year old woman known as Margaret Main aged 18 was found at the Rescue Mission in Evansville Indiana after three years of wandering. She has been wearing men's clothing during her travels and is described as a formerly free spirit in the United Press dispatch.
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