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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1923
Page
5
Beach managers warned by Ku Klux Klan representatives and Sheriff Irvin Ray will not permit Sunday dances at Newberry and Riverside resorts. Programs were canceled after threats, while beaches will stay open for bathing and weekday entertainments.
Three miners Joe Benardo James Bertillo and Frank Maberto were trapped after a June cave in at the North Side mine in Bicknell Indiana. Rescue crews working in relays drilled air and food to the men while spectators watched and families urged them to stay awake amid a 64 foot shaft collapse.
The Ku Klux Klan spokesman declares the colored musicians are not needed in Greene County. The colored musicians concede the point, accepting the ban on their services as they acknowledge the exclusion near White River.
Gas and electric power lights in northern Indiana towns pass to Commonwealth Edison Peeples Gas Light and Coke Public Service Company of Northern Illinois and Middle West Utilities after Samuel Insull announces the purchase of the United Gas Improvement Companys Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company The annual business is about 10000000 dollars and the properties will operate as separate corporations A new power house to generate current in northern Indiana for Illinois distribution is likely to be built.
The retiring pastor Rev D Heitmeyer preached Man and Religion at First Baptist, urging religion and church support for human welfare. He bid farewell to neighbors, thanked churches and community groups, and returned the Christian flag as he leaves for Crawfordsville.
Mrs May Blinn Ford wife of Ney J Ford and cousin of Henry Ford awaits admission to the Richmond state hospital for the insane. Physicians attribute her mental condition to strain from domestic troubles and a Detroit trial accusing her of attempting to kill her husband.
Report from Peikin notes that eight foreigners held on Paotzu ku mountain are expected to be freed within days as Shantung bandits enroll in the national army at Tsaoch wang. Some bandits refuse service and abandon rifles, signaling imminent releases.
Fred W. Upham of Chicago, treasurer of the National Republican committee since 1918, says he has no plan to resign but will retire at the end of his current term in June 1924. Harry M. Blair, assistant treasurer, asserted the same in a statement last night.
Tokyo June 4. Political observers expect a possible alliance among Russia Japan and Germany as a result of a preparatory conference to be addressed by Commissioner Joffe representing the Russian Soviet government. A Japanese newspaper hints that leaders plan for long term political gains.
Drilling begins as soon as a rig is placed on site north of town. The Indiana Refining Company acquires several thousand acres around Linton, with testing to start within days. A standard outfit arrives to drill at the Ford Bolton farm, aided by geologists from Indiana University.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with possible thunder showers. Temperatures cooler than recent days, especially in the northwest portion tonight.
Convict No 37944 Clara Phillips begins life behind bars at San Quentin as the prison gates close on her entry to the women's ward marking the start of her long term confinement in the California penitentiary system.
International report notes that repeal of New York state enforcement law may force Congress to seek at least 25 million dollars to maintain national prohibition next year. Officials warn other states might follow and curb federal enforcement funding.
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