Linton Community Chest Drive Planned for Friday
Local officials and business leaders prepare for the third annual Community Chest Fund drive to support charity and social welfare in Linton. A Finance Committee will oversee funds, with eight captains assigned to territories and solicitors not to be used during the following year.
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Greater Linton Club
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Linton Community Chest
Linton
The
Citizen
Indiana
Bandits Rob Evansville Gambling Den of 4000 Dollars
Five men robbed The Hole gambling hall in Evansville Indiana of 4000 dollars. Armed with a machine gun they forced victims against a wall before fleeing in an automobile after extinguishing the lights. Police searched for the trio.
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United Press
Evansville
Ind
Greene County to Get Paving On No 54
The state highway commission will open bids on March 19 for paving about 60 miles of roads and grading five miles. John D. Williams, director, announced. The paving includes state road No 54 from Bloomfield to five miles east, totaling 4,852 miles in Greene County.
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Smithd Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
John D. Williams
Bloomfield
Greene County
Congress Proceedings Reported By United Press Dispatch
Senate expected to vote on Edie Nicaraguan canal resolution. Judiciary committee to meet on routine business. House to take up second deficiency bill and consider unanimous consent calendar.
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
HOUSE
Lindbergh Plans Spark Marriage Speculation in Mexico City
In Mexico City on February 25 speculation swirled as Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and Miss Anne Spencer Morrow moved toward marriage. Lindbergh claimed a late flight from Eagle Pass Texas to join his fiancée at Cuernavaca, where Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow and his family were staying. The couple’s movements remained secret but visits and a swift departure suggested imminent nuptials amid security concerns on perilous mountain roads.
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Charles. A. Lindbergh
Anne_ Spencer Morrow
AG “Lhidbergh Chrtie B
Eagle
Pass
Tex
Valbuéna
Cuernavaca
Dwight W. Morrow
Lindbergh
Reports of Taggart Illness Are Dispelled
In Indianapolis on February 25 reports that Thomas Taggart veteran Democratic leader was near death at his home were denied by his personal nurse who said his condition is better The nurse reported Taggart spent a restful night and has been ill with stomach trouble and other ailments since the sixth election
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Taggart
Texas Tornado Kills Four in Two Texas Towns
A Texas tornado today killed four people and injured about a dozen while demolishing 25 buildings. The storm struck near Grand Prairie killing Alfred Gibson and his wife, then hit Cooper 25 miles south of Paris, killing Mr and Mrs N F Jones in the wreckage.
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Smithd Pruss
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Grand Prairie
Alfred Gibson
Cooper
Paris
N. F. Jones
Memorial tribute marks Clark memorial at Fort Sackville
Ten thousand visitors packed Vincennes to honor the 150th anniversary of George Rogers Clark capturing Fort Sackville. President Coolidge triggered a bomb on a grain elevator site, but the blast failed. a controlled fire burned little. Gov. Harry G. Leslie and state officials joined regional delegations to tour shrines linked to Clark and early Northwest history.
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Claude Greze
United Press Dispatch
Vincennes
Ind
Purdue University Band
Harry G. Leslie
General Assembly
George Rogers Clark
Hey
Indianapolis
Ilinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Assassination of Jack Dempsey Met with Shot Incident
UNTER PRESS DISPATCH Miami Beach February 26. Former champion Jack Dempsey reported to police that an unidentified prowler shot him early today at the home of Harry Moir of Chicago while Dempsey slept in a bedroom with Detroit promoter Floyd Fitzgerald. The door to the room was open. The seriousness of the wound was not stated.
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Unter Press Dispatch
Miami Beach
Fla
Jack Dempsey
Harry Moir
Chicago
Jack
Floyd Wfitzsimmons
Detroit
Pageant recounts Clark's career in early Indiana history
In the old churchyard many celebrities of the era were buried as a three scene pageant depicts George Rogers Clark’s rise. The first scene shows his commission from Governor Patrick Henry to conquer the northwest, the second the capture of Kaskaskia, and the third Vincennes. 300 participants perform with Charles Marchand and his French Troubadours. The memorial site dedication is planned for Monday with Gov. Jonlie and James A. James as speakers and tributes to Clark, Vigo, Father Gibault, and others. Tuesday marks Vincennes Day of the celebration.
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Mississippi
Vincennes
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Jonlie
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Indiana
Lieutenant Governor Bush May Cast Deciding Vote
In Indianapolis on February 26 Lieutenant Governor Edgar D. Bush holds the deciding vote to tip passage of the Republican platform primary modification bill in the Indiana senate. It is reported Senator Samuel Benz will side with eleven others, increasing the likelihood the bill moves to the House.
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Indianapolis
Edgar D. Bush
Indiana Senate
Bush
House of Representatives
Samuel Benz
Congress Begins Final Week of 70th Session
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the Seventieth Congress entering its final week with an enviable record and ambitious plans. Both houses schedule multiple night sessions and the Senate will convene at 11 a.m. daily to clear the calendar.
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Congress
Senate
Yeggs haul $5099 from Vermilya drug store
Police report a February burglary at Vermilya drug store in Bloomington Indiana. Two suspects fled with cash and checks totaling $5 099, leaving no fingerprints due to glove use. The robbery was discovered on opening.
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Yeggs
Bloomington
Ind
Yergs
Vermilya
Young man dies by his own action after love rejection
United Press dispatch from Topeka Kansas reports Ralph R Ferguson, 20, wrote a death story for the Topeka Daily Capitol then killed himself with poison at Dorothy Wadley’s home. He had previously contributed stories to the paper and left his suicide note in the mail. Ferguson said death and its mysteries were preferable to life sans love.
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United Press Dispatch
Topeka
Kans
Ralph RR. Ferguson
Topeka Daily Capitol
Ferguson
Dorothy
Dorothy Wadley
California
Wadley
Inauguration Days Draw Thousands to Washington
Washington headquarters report 100000 visitors expected for the Hoover Coolidge inauguration. Crowds seek housing, parade tickets, and rail data as the four mile parade and capitol ceremonies rally the capital. Coolidge to Northampton after the address. Roosevelt precedent noted. Distinguished visitors will attend official functions and events.
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Washington
Galvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
White House
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Capitol
Hoover to be Told Inauguration Soon
A joint committee from the Senate and House will inform President Elect Hoover that his inauguration is near. Hoover will travel with Coolidge and an escort including cavalry along Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol. They will first meet in the Senate chamber where Dawes will swear in Curtis as the new vice president.
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White House
Coolidge
Northampton
Pheodore Roosevelt
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House
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Toprether
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Charles Curtis
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Miner Takes Fatal Plunge At Buckner Mine No 14
Thomas Mason, 51, a shotfirer at the Old Ben mine No 14 in Buckner Benton Ill, killed himself by leaping 600 feet into the shaft after finishing his night shift. He told coworkers he would see them later before the plunge.
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Benton, Ill
Thomas Mason
Old’ Ben
Buckner
Coolidge Plans After March 4 Still in Doubt
Washington Feb 25 President Coolidge contemplates life after the White House with uncertainty. He aims to avoid selling his name for advertising and may pursue dignified paths such as a college presidency or other pursuits former presidents have chosen, including banking, journalism, lecturing, hunting, farming, or charitable work.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Amherst College
Water strike fears at Goosepond drilling project
Unusual water flow found at 1920 feet deep prompts ongoing drilling efforts. Promoters hedge on prospects while optimistic talk of a Niagara line looms. experts warn water pockets have halted wells before but plan to ream and cage if needed.
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A. R. Morris
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