Three Rum-Runner Black Duck Crew Dead after Battle
Rhode Island coast guard and federal authorities report three crew members killed when the rum-running speedboat Black Duck was fired upon near Narragansett Bay. Captain survive Charles Travers wounded. two other smuggling craft captured. $600,000 worth of liquor seized. wrecks at New London base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onipisd
Newport
R. L
Coast Guard
New London
Conn
Fort Adams
Narragansett Bay
Coast Guards
Coast
Guard
Henry M. Boss, Jr
United States
Department of Justice
Boston
Rhode Island
Charles Travers
Jackie Weiseman
103 Year Old Michigan Woman Burned To Death
Mrs Adalyne Gray aged 108 perished yesterday when fire of undetermined origin destroyed her three room Cassopolis Michigan home. The blaze gutted the dwelling and her charred body was recovered about an hour later. Four others escaped the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassopolis
Mich
Dee
Adalyne Gray
River drops open road to Vincennes in Indiana
White river fell from flood stage after several days, allowing state road No. 50 to reopen between Washington and Vincennes. Traffic resumed as of December 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
White River
Vincennes
Fragmented note hints at machinists and work themes
A damaged line hints at machinists and work themes with phrases about keeping faith in paper and timing. The readable text mentions machinists and a focus on work efforts, suggesting a workplace or trade context. The fragmentary nature leaves details unclear but points to labor and skill themes.
Kentucky Soldiers Patrol Roads for Two Bank Robbers
Bowling Green Kentucky residents woke to a military scene as 40 National Guard members led by Brig. Gen. H. H. Denhardt patrolled roads and transport hubs seeking two bank robbers who hit the Oakland bank and killed J. Robert Kirby, head of Farmers Bank at Smiths Grove. Cars, trains, and buses were stopped and travelers questioned to verify identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Bee
National Guard
H. H. Denhardt
Oakland
J. Robert Kirby
Farmers Bank
Smith’s Grove
Stutz Motor Car Co Faces Bankruptcy and Merger Talks
Indianapolis plans for merger with a major auto maker loom as Stutz Motor Car Company of America faces an involuntary bankruptcy petition from BE C Atkins Company and Vonnegut Hardware claiming 2175.98 and alleging asset transfers to creditors. Standard Automotive Parts of Michigan seeks a receiver via suit in superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithd Press
Indianapolis
Stutz Motor Car Company of America
M. E. Hamilton
Stutz Company
Stutz
E. S. Gorrell
Hamilton
BE. C. Atkins ‘Company
Vonnegut Hardware Company
Carl Wilde
Standard Automotive Parts Company of Michigan
New Year Outlook Promises Prosperity Despite 1929 Crash
United Press dispatch reports business leaders from United States Steel, General Electric, Montgomery Ward, Woolworth, New York Central, Santa Fe, Canadian Pacific and others forecast 1980 prosperity equal to or exceeding the closing year. They note 1929 set records in income, earnings, iron and steel, auto output, railroads, banks and retail trade despite the market crash. They expect 1930 to rise after early readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Dispatch
New York
United Press
United States Steel Corporation
General Electric Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Fr. W. Woolsworth Co
New York Central Railroad
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ciel Nesg
Kinney Named New Police Chief for Indianapolis
Jeremiah E. Kinney, 65, chief of detectives, was appointed Indianapolis police chief by Mayor-Elect Reginald Sullivan. Fred Simon rises from detective sergeant to chief of detectives, with Kinney succeeding Claude M. Worley, appointed during the Duvail administration in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Joe
Jeremiah E. Kinney
Reginald Sullivan
Fred Simon
Kinney
Claude M. Worley
Duvail
Court records show 1929 cases nearing close in Terre Haute court
Special to The Daily Clin Bloomfield lists filed actions including Mason versus Carpenter for 92.25, McGlanahan versus Bennett for 85, McChinnahan versus Lynn for 371.50, guardianship for Albert Ford ordered with 500 bond, Firestone Co. awarded 162.82 against Moverett Rockey, and several Terre Haute Trust Co. actions with judgments and attorney fees totaling 624.66 plus 102.40, 144 and 34.15, while another note and mortgage foreclosure was dismissed with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Cora L. Mason
I. .R. Mason
George Carpenter
Floyd McGlanahan
Chancey Bennet
BSS
Floyd McChlnnahan
William Lynn
Albert W. Arford
Ernest
Arford
William J. Dodge
Amelia Ia. Wells
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Mverett Rockey
William A. Powell
Mamie Pruett
Everett Pruett
Verve Haute Trust Co
Bard B. Hayes Eth al
Terre Haute Trust Co
H. Lowell Shanklin
Alma CC
Mayfield
Oklahoma Pioneer Uncle Sam Gibson Century of Change
Dee Gibson, known as Uncle Sam, lived through Oklahoma statehood and shifting borders. Born in Greer county as his town formed, the area moved to Indian Territory, later Greer County, and finally Harmon County. He remained in the same home, while the village renamed Gould after years of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangum
Okla
Dee
Samy” Gibson
Texas
Gibson
Greer County
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Sam
Harmon County
Gould
Sam” Gibson
Merchants Close 1929 With Mixed Christmas Trade
Merchants report a varied year end in Linton with Christmas sales strong in many lines, some records set, others showing declines. Pre inventory and year end planning underway, while several stores defer post holiday activity until the new year. Some shops anticipate gains, others expect reductions as they assess 1929 versus prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Attempted Break at Missouri Penitentiary Tightens Security
Jefferson City Mo Dec 30 A guard was stabbed and slugged and another prisoner wounded during an attempted break at Missouri state penitentiary Virgil Davis 24 and Clarence Hansen 24 climbed guard tower to overpower John T Bradley who was stabbed Davis was shot as he vaulted the wall Hansen escaped but was captured by a citizen in whose home he sought refuge The incident underscores ongoing security concerns at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
Virgil Davis
Clarence Hansen
John T. Bradley
Bradley
Davis
Hansen
Hospital Daily Report Highlights Local Health Events
Miss Helen Louise Hamilton underwent tonsil removal surgery today. John Hayes, recently injured in the Twin mine, was discharged to his home in Bicknell today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Louise Hamilton
John Hayes
Bicknell
Couple Dies Within Thirteen Hours At Home In Shelbyville
Mr and Mrs John Ja ecklin prominent residents southwest of Shelbyville Ind die within thirteen hours of natural causes Mrs Ja ecklin 44 died Sunday night at William H Mare hospital after sudden apoplectic stroke following observation for chronic illness Mr Ja ecklin 54 had heart disease and died yesterday the double funeral will be held Tuesday at Mt Gilead Baptist Church southwest of here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Dee
John Jaecklin
Here
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
Life prisoner in Indiana prison dies of heart disease
Lawrence Thompson aged 29 dies in Indiana state prison Michigan City of heart disease. Thompson was serving a life sentence for the murder of Clem Foley a Fort Wayne meat cutter shot during a holdup plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Iud
Lawrence Thompson
Indiana State
Clem Foley
Fort Wayne
Webster V. Moffett Appointed Special Judge in Levee Case
Orestes Lester leads quo warranto proceedings against Otha I Collier and other Turman Township Levee Association officers asking control of the association's affairs. Webster V. Moffett of Bloomfield named special judge by Sullivan Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster V. Moffett
Bloomfield
Orestes Lester
Otha I’, Collier
Turman ‘Township Levee Association
Sullivan Union
Gas fumes fatality in Evansville home
Clark B P White, age 60, was found dead in his Evansville residence late last night, apparently from gas fumes from a kitchen range. Neighbors who discovered the body said he appeared to be attempting to light a new gas range when he was overcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Clark
White
All Dead Haggard Family Found Shot at Vernon Farm
Vernon Texas December report details six Haggard family members found dead at their farm home with shotgun wounds. A note on the door read All dead signed by Hag gard. Authorities believe the tragedy happened Thursday and indicate the family slept when killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Tex
Haggard
Hageard
Simmon Haggard
John Hageard
Alta Haggard
Ahna Haggard
Dorothy Haggard
Gi'l
Railroads 1929 Prosperous Despite Passenger Decline
Washington reports railroads in 1929 had a prosperous year with record freight volume and high operating efficiency. Expenditures for equipment and improvements exceeded prior years. Passenger miles fell by one third, marking the year’s lone discouraging feature despite overall gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
I. Ty Aishton
American Railway Association
Aishton
AMOD
Saben Trafic
Dead Mate Reclaims Wife Who Weds Again
Wilber N Rogers of Kansas City married Mrs Albert Farley. Two men came claiming Farley is the wife’s first husband and their son. Farley, believed dead years ago, now seeks his wife in Canton New York. Rogers has filed for divorce in Johnson County District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wilber N
Rogers
Albert Farley
Overland Park
Kas
Farley
Graing Rogers
Johnson County
Corre
Varley
Canton
N.Y
Man Dies Rescuing Family in Corning Hotel Fire
In Corning Arkansas a hotel fire trapped a man on the second floor while rescuing his wife, son, and other guests. He died from burns and smoke inhalation. two others including Mrs J W Jordan and Mrs H G Greeves were seriously injured. Charles Cox of Carnville was identified among the victims. The blaze wrecked the hotel at 2330 hours.
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Black Duck
Off
Rhode Island Coast
Michigan
Kentucky
Statzmotor CO
Indianapolis Auto
Rocks
Mario Jose
Belgium
Humbert
Italy
Quirinal Palace
Rome
Pope Pius
Vatican
Jerry Kinney
Nears Close
Fox Linton Stores
Missouri
Fight
Punt Press Dispatch
Daily Hospital Report
Muriel Oakes Ames
Robert Ames
Charles H. Morse
Fairbanks-Morse Company
Cincinnati
Morse
Orlando
Fla
Sullivan Court
Father
U. S
Philo
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