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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
4
Delegates gather in Indianapolis for the Democratic State convention with Frank C. Dailey and John E. Frederick opposing for governor. Dailey appears favored for first ballot nomination amid a crowded field including minor-ticket aspirants and several judicial and auxiliary races.
St Johns Newfoundland June 5 Amelia Earhart and three companions await calmer winds over Trepassy Bay to refuel their monoplane Friendship during the across Atlantic attempt.
Clem J. Richards of Terre Haute assumed the presidency of the George Rogers Clark Memorial commission succeeding William Fortune of Indianapolis. The change followed friction among commission members, with Fortune citing personal animosities and a Vincennes dispute involving D. Frank Culbertson and Ewing R. Emison over alleged Democratic Capital of a memorial movement.
Clarence Lamb, once known as a 1928 Enoch Arden, has returned to Evansville seeking his ex wife and 11 year old daughter. He learns the daughter is in school and has new dresses toys and candy. The former Mrs Lamb remarried John Drury and no reunion occurs. Lamb leaves for Texas after wishing them happiness.
United Press dispatch from Copenhagen reports fluctuating hopes that the dirigible Italia and its crew, working with disabled radio gear, are signaling with the civilized world. Unverified messages from Hemsoe near Hernesland claim Italia is on Franz Josephland, with a French SOS and callsign Italia heard on 35 to 37 meter wavelength.
Evansville brokers estimate 175000 to 200000 pounds of popcorn are eaten each year in Evansville Indiana about 300000 bushels popped Retailers report annual clearance near 50000 dollars with about 75 percent occurring in the summer season.
John Burns stands trial in Lafayette Indiana for first degree murder in the death of Deputy Sheriff Wallace McClure and Deputy John Greve. Baxter remains at large while Burns, recently captured, and Baxter were in custody for automobile banditry. Opening statements by prosecutors set the stage as jurors undergo six hours of deliberation to select a panel. Evidence presentation was anticipated to start later in the day.
A Jiji Shimpo dispatch from Tokio states Chang Tso Lin, former ruler of Peking, died from injuries after his special train was bombed near Mukden on Monday. Reports say his condition worsened hourly and camphor injections were used in a final effort to save him.
Des Moines June 5 Governor John Hammill appears assured of renomination as Iowa Republican candidate for governor. Early returns from over half of the state’s 2,450 precincts show Hammill leading by about 90,000 votes over his nearest opponent among three challengers.
Washington June 6 Senator Couzens Republican Michigan faced a $500000 defamation suit in the District of Columbia Supreme Court brought by Howe P Cochran a tax consultant alleging that on the senate floor the senator made derogatory remarks implying Cochran was corrupt dishonest and guilty of fraudulent unethical conduct in his profession The suit claims the remarks were understood by other senators and auditors alike and amounts to slander.
Capt. Emilio Carranza plans a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Washington next Thursday in return for Col. Lindberghs visit. The newspaper illxecessior sponsors the flight and estimates a duration of about twenty five hours or less.
William G. Lee longtime president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen loses re election to A F Whitney at the Cleveland convention Whitney who began railroading as a brakeman on the Chicago and North Western defeats Lee by 24 votes Whitney wins secretary post as Lee is also defeated for that role Lee 68 Whitney 55 health cited as main factor in defeat noting recent similar losses among related unions
The nine Supreme Court justices depart for Europe and resorting retreats for a four month rest and study period before the new term begins October 1. Four major cases will be heard early in the term, including railroad valuation and New York subway yard appeals, with potential economic impacts of billions.
Washington June 6 Striking evidence shows the Anti Saloon league and its fundraising strength declined after the death of Wayne B Wheeler Edward B Dunford attorney for the league testified that a 25000 dry fund appeal prior to the convention drew only 2922 dollars with 2000 dollars already spent and the league failed to raise expected contributions for campaign fights against war and presidential candidates
J Catalysts report an elderly bishop named Di SCINCINNAT was beaten and bound by robbers in his Blue Ash home on Friday. An X-ray showed a broken thigh. he remains in serious condition.
The W. B. Moshay Company of Minnesota cannot buy 28 000 acres of flowage land at a workable price for a 160 foot dam at Cagels Mill Hoosier Wiehlands to install a hydro electric plant. Drills at the site were moved and the Mel River Power Company offices at Cloverdale closed. Landowners' demands above 57 dollars per acre forced the abandonment as most sellers asked more than this amount.
Bloomington township trustee Horace Blakely declares the county will stop charity to automobile owners. He notes prior recipients include a woman seen driving a car, and says each application will undergo strict investigation amid local unemployment from southern mines closing.
The Kingsford Smith team completes a 1,795 mile Suva to Brisbane leg as part of a 7,958 mile ocean crossing toward Sydney. The crew receives a jubilant welcome from Fiji natives, with a mayoral reception and governor’s luncheon planned amid ceremonies.
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