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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1925

Page

5

City Council Meets Briefly in Linton Ind

The Linton Indiana city council held a brief session Tuesday with most members present. Mayor Seph Inman filed the city court annual report showing 1924 cases and receipts. Mrs Will Welch was unanimously reelected to the library board. Insurance on city property was renewed and a new pony for the water plant is proposed at about 1500 dollars.

Moss Inman Copper Flash Oil Company Séph Inman City of Linton Ind Will Welch Murphy Dixon Emanuel Dixon Forest Floyd Re Albert. Hudson Henry Owens Elizabeth Hatton Pet Een Calvin Lawson Edgar McCorkle ID & Oasegies L. F. Walker Aoe Ade Oda Harry Moss Francis Harper Ee New Union Lbr. Co Victor Goul Co John A. Beudouesque Roach Machine Co Linton Water Co Paughman Hdw Linton Hdw J. B. Curtis

Sam V. Perrott Dying Reported This Afternoon

A telephone message from Ward Perrott in Indianapolis says the death of his father Samuel V. Perrott is momentarily expected. Perrott led Linton Gas Co. and long opposed city lighting contracts, was active in local affairs, and a member of the Elks lodge.

Ward Perrott Indianapolis Samuel V. Perrott Mr. Perrott Linton Gas Co Elks Lodge

Viewers Appointed for Proposed Paving Route

The county board appointed George W. Puskett Levi Sinders of Jasonville to view a paved road through Linton from Fifth Street NW where State Road 4 enters, to a cross road south of town. They will meet at Joe Beasley’s office Saturday morning to prepare a report. Engineer’s estimate and bids follow. Local support is strong with minor route differences noted.

Board of County Commissioners Linton Fifth Street George W. Puskett Levi Sinders Jasonville Schloot Joe Beasley

Earthquake Trashes Windows and China in New England

A series of earthquakes rattled New England today with tremors starting at 8 09 this morning. Windows and china were broken in several towns amid the shock and officials reported no major injuries.

China New England Uinternational News Service Boston Windows

Hoover outlines threefold plan to aid agriculture

Herbert Hoover presented a threefold program to the National Council of Farmers' Cooperative Marketing associations in Washington. The plan aims to make the United States a self supporting nation in food supply and address key agricultural problems.

Cinternational News Service Washington Herbert Hoover National Council of Farmers’ Co-Operative Marketing Association United States

Indiana Prohibition Bill Seeks Tough Day Law Overhaul

A bill proposed in Indianapolis by Frank E. Wright would impose stiff penalties for illegal liquor infractions, make odor prima facie evidence of intoxication, prohibit driver licensing for up to a year after offenses, end court suspension of sentences, and set felony penalties for repeat violations.

Indianapolis House of Representatives Frank E. Wright Lynn Randolph County Indiana Anti-Saloon League E. S. Shumaker Indiana

France and Britain Reach Accord on Financial Policy

Paris officials report France and Great Britain in complete accord on issues before the allied financial conference after talks between French Finance Minister Clemente and British Chancellor Churchill.

France Britain International News Service Paris Great Britain Clemente Churchih England

Elbert H. Gary to Seek Volstead Law Enforcement

Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel will present President Coolidge with a resolution asking enforcement of the Volstead act. He plans to breakfast with the president tomorrow and urge nationwide action by office holders.

Elbert H. Gary

Two Motorists Die in Salling Aircraft Crash at Dayton

Two unidentified men were killed when a McCook Field airplane crashed into their motor truck in Dayton Ohio. Lieutenant Burkdale the pilot and observer Althoff escaped danger by leaping with a parachute.

Salling Dayton Uinternational News Services Ohio McCook Buarkdale Althoff

General Wood Indicates Desire to Quit Philippines

Washington January 7 General Leonard Wood governor of the Philippines has indicated to the President his desire to retire according to persistent reports here though the White House and War Department refuse to confirm the reports.

International News Service Washington Leonard Wood Philippines White House War Department

Beveridge vows to save Indiana state primary

Former U S Senator Albert J Beveridge denounces a move to revise the state Primary law as a scheme to end the people's primary. He says he will stump the state to support preserving the primary and questions why backers avoid public campaigning.

Beveridge Indianapolis United States Albert J. Beveridge

Milk Fund Appears With Community Help For School Children

Letters of aid reach the Daily Citizen for a milk fund to help children at Main school building where thirty five pupils need milk. Contributions include Mrs E W Foster one dollar per week Dora Lockhart five dollars Barbers local union No 233 one dollar per week Oscar Fitzpatrick one dollar and Mrs Roeder half gallon milk per day. Further help is welcomed.

The Daily Citizen E. W. Foster New Linton Roeder West Linton Dora Lockhart City Barbers Oscar Fitzpatrick

New McClintock death probe sparks renewed charges

W D Shepherd foster father and chief beneficiary under the will of the millionaire orphan returns to Chicago from New Mexico to face new charges and insinuations. Judge Harry Olson, a family friend, hints that politics may have influenced the McClintock investigation.

International News Service Chicago McClintock W. D. Shepherd New Mexico Harry Olson

Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Faces Receivership Threat

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad may enter receivership within six months unless Congress passes legislation to reduce the fifty million dollar loan's interest. The warning came from the railroad's general counsel before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington.

News Service Washington Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Congress Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

Robert Davis Carey Mentioned for Agriculture Secretary

Robert Davis Carey former Wyoming governor and current chairman of the president's agricultural fact finding commission appeared as the likely choice for secretary of agriculture after March 4 according to White House indications.

International News Service Washington Robert Davis Carey Wyoming Agricultural Fact Finding Commission White House

Hoover Sees Billions Saved by Cutting Waste in Trade

Secretary of Commerce Hoover announced that eliminating waste in commerce and industry could save the United States up to a billion dollars. He noted current efforts have saved millions, but a large portion remains untapped.

International News Service Washington United States Secretary of Commerce Hoover

Wisconsin University instructor shot. woman dead then shooter suicide

Madison dispatch reports F X Bernard fatally shot Laura Palmer 28, a French instructor at Wisconsin University, and killed himself. Motive unknown.

Iinternational News Service Madison, Wis F. X. Bernard Laura’ Palmer Wisconsin University

New County Commissioners Oust Old Guard in Greene County

Bloomfield January 7 reports the newly formed Greene County board of commissioners John A. Ellis Allen Wright and Charles H Boyd begin a purge of the old guard The shake up follows partisan clashes over county attorney offices and the removal of Dr Benjamin F Chambers and public official Aden Hunter amid formal charges and anticipated successor plans

Citizen's Bloomfield Bureau Bloomfield Board of County Commissioners John A. Ellis Allen Wright Charles H. Boyd Wright Boyd Asberry Moore Guy H. Humphreys William L. Cavins William L. Slinkard Edward W. McIntosh Curtis C. Hendren McIntosh van Buskirk Cavins Ellis Slinkard Hendren Benjamin F. Chambers Greene County Board of Health Jacob B. Young Worthington General Assembly Tim O'Connor Jasonville Aden Hunter County Poor Asylum Aden Board of Commissioners Hunter

Fight grows to put Indiana motor coaches under state control

Indiana commercial auto operators push for statewide regulation arguing public service commissions should set routes, schedules, and taxes to curb revenue losses by trains and buses. Chamber of Commerce backs state oversight to halt highway damage and ensure fair competition. following Union Traction receivership.

Peedhut Gishay Commission Indiana Public Service Commission Public Utilities Union Traction Company of Indiana Public Service Commission Indiana State Chamber of Commerce State Chamber of Commerce Public Service Commission of Public Service, Public Utilities Or Railroad Commission

Indiana caucus tonight sets stage for leadership picks

In Indianapolis on January 7 officials outline final caucus plans for Indiana House and Senate leaders. Harry G. Leslie is slated for speaker with James Nejdl favored for president pro tem amid a contested race. L. O. Pittenger expected as floor leader. Charles Clark may surface with Klan support.

International News Service Indianapolis Indiana House Senate Harry G. Leslie Otterbein House James Nejdl Whiting Thomas A. Daily L. O. Pittenger Muncie Leslie Charles Clark Clark Walter Bossert Indiana Klan James D. Nedil Murray Barker Lebanon

Man and boy killed by interurban car at Chestnut Ridge crossing

Seymour Indiana January 7 George Lewis 63 a leading farmer living three miles south of Seymour was instantly killed and a 19 year old youth injured when a wagon loaded with wood drawn by two horses was struck by a southbound interstate traction interurban car at Chestnut Ridge crossing. Lewis was carried 100 feet along the tracks. The youth died en route to hospital. A freight car blockage may have hidden the view of the wagon from the approaching car.

Lewis

Kellogg Not Recalled As U S Ambassador In Paris

London January 7 report states United States Ambassador Kellogg is in Paris today and Counsellor Sterling of the embassy denies any recall or appointment as United States attorney general.

International News Service London United States Kellogg Paris Sterling Eveneral

Proposed act on motor vehicle carriers seeks regulation and insurance

The document discusses efficient public transit and carrier revenue. It outlines that motor vehicle common carriers must obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity from the public service commission. It also calls for mandatory liability insurance and for the commission to set rules, with continuation noted on the next page.

Public Service Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nual Report of Municipal Mrs. Welch Library Board Mayor’s Annual Report Sephinman City of Sam V. Perrott Linton Hdw. Co Bohley & Heaton City Transfer Co Jas. Wakefield Line Material Co Sagamo Motor Co Standard Oil Co Paul Fry Sales Co New Home ,Tel. Co Varney Elec. Co J. B. Gurtis Roach Machine Co D. D. Terhune Keystone Driller Co MecMaster-Cove Sup. Co Leather Belting Co Central Supply Co W. B. Burford Besc J. J. Ecker & Son New Home Tel. Co Forest Floyd Albert Hudson Elizabeth Halton L. FP. Walker Indiana Power Co. Factetae Hoosier State Gen. Wood M’clintock Hoover Strong Wisconsin New Commissioners Board Carpenter Washington Township Cate Arthur Harris Harris Jake Iles Asberry Moore Greene County Bill Hunter Comes State Chamber of Com Merce Legislative Action General Assembly For Neidl Man
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