Vanderbilt political leader Alvin Hert dies in Washington
Alvin Tobias Hert, a Kentucky Republican national committeeman born in Indiana, died of an apoplexy at the Willard hotel in Washington at 4 15 pm. He served as mayor of Brazil Indiana and later as reform school superintendent before moving to Kentucky. His death drew tributes from President Harding and many public figures.
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Kentucky leader mourns death of Tobe Hert
The Kentucky leader expressed shock and grief over the death of Tobe Hert, longtime ally and friend of Governor Morrow. Reports state Hert’s activities and vigorous personality linked closely to his public service, prompting tributes from state figures and family members in Louisville.
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Old Kentucky feud flares as Bailey White violence resurges
Reports say the Bailey White feud near Barbourville Kentucky has renewed with one man killed. Governor Morrow is asked to send state troops. John Bailey remains jailed in Louisville after Bev erly White’s 20 year feud revival incident and transfer to remove him from Mt. Vernon jurisdiction.
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Bandits rob Chicago cabaret guests near Evanston
Four men held up dancers at an inn north of Evanston early today fleeing with jewelry and cash worth about 20 thousand dollars. A pistol wielding leader ordered lines while three accomplices fired shots into the ceiling. a woman hid diamonds valued at 15 thousand by dropping them into her coffee.
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City Manager Plan in Five Cities Rejected or Adopted
Voters in New Albany Indiana rejected the city manager form by 8 664 to 2 036 while Michigan City Indiana adopted the form by 2 472 to 2 242 in results reported from June 8. Both decisions reflect local preference for or against the new form of municipal government.
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Indiana Cities Reject City Manager Government
In Princeton 1199 to 858, Anderson 4541 to 1174, Kokomo 4883 to 915, Muncie 7696 to 3729 vote against adopting the city manager form of government on June 8. Local results show wide rejections across four Indiana cities.
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Weather Report Showers Tonight and Thursday
Showers expected tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in the eastern portion. Forecasters indicate likely scattered showers, mild winds, and a gradual warmup in eastern areas across the two days.
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Fire destroys McKeesport Tin Plate plant in suburb of Pittsburgh
A blaze at the McKeesport Tin Plate Company plant in McKeesport near Pittsburgh last night caused an estimated loss of nearly 3 million dollars. Officials said about 1,500 workers would be laid off temporarily as a result of the fire.
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Terre Haute Liqueur Stocks Diminishing
June 8 Terre Haute reports dwindling liqueur stocks stored in bond in the U S revenue district. Of 70,000 plus barrels, only 5,191 remain in the Commercial distillery with a few in Vincennes. Ownership is scattered and future is uncertain as prohibition enforcement actions loom.
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Rail unions threaten nationwide strike over wage award
Chicago June 8 Four big railway brotherhoods threaten a nation wide strike on July 1. Ballots have been mailed to members to vote on accepting or rejecting the labor board wage award which includes about eight percent reduction. Railroads seek further wage cuts creating a coming crisis in the railway world.
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Love causes tragedy suitor accused of killing Miss Bennett
Williams burg Kentucky June 8 Floyd Ellis shot and killed Miss Bennett at Rockhold Monday night and was then shot by the murdered girl's sister. Authorities report Ellis is dying after being shot in turn and he had been courting the Bennett girl for some time. She refused to marry him. She then took the pistol and shot him.
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Three Killed In Medora Freight Train Wreck
Seymour Ind June 8 Three railroad employees were killed and two injured when two engines pulling an east bound Baltimore and Ohio freight train overturned at Medora sixteen miles east of Seymour. The dead are Hugh Leifker Thomas Hill and Harry McCulley all of Seymour. The injured are M B Downey engineer and C R Harding fireman both of Seymour. Seventeen cars left the track and much freight was destroyed. The wreck occurred on a St Louis to Cincinnati run and the cause is undetermined.
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Downey
C. R. Harding
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Cincinnati
Father and Son Accused of Murder in Akron Trial
In Akron Ohio on June 8 Charles W. Smith AT years old testified in his own defense in a first degree murder case naming his son 19 year old Charles P. Smith as the alleged killer. The son who faces the same charge said his father quarreled with Peter Shur killed him with a hatchet and then searched the body and room for a belt said to hold $15000.
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Charles P. Smith
Peter Shur
Charles W. Smith
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Smith
Lair Shur
Congress Votes Million Dollars for Relief Work
The senate authorized a one million dollar relief appropriation for Colorado flood victims with up to eleven million available. The measure follows White House talks with President Harding and officials, and Red Cross said contributions will be sent to the stricken area promptly.
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Red Cross
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Oliver H. Shoup
Bolshevism Gets a Black Eye in Bavaria Beer Policy
Berlin reports that Bavaria resumes 12 per cent beer, marking a shift from Prussian rules. Officials say the return to higher alcohol content signals democracy’s revival and a blow to Bolshevism. Beginning Saturday, Bavarian law permits brewers to make 8 to 12 per cent beer at 12 per cent higher price per glass.
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Berlin
Prussia
Robbery as 1100 Police Parade Ties Up City
Three armed men raided the Merchants Ice and Cold Storage office in St Louis yesterday and escaped with nearly $3000 after forcing workers to open a safe. The city had 1100 police officers marching in a parade for the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Boy 10 Fatally Shoots Brother in Cedarville Home
James Blangy, aged 10, shot his 8 year old brother Virgil at their Cedarville Ohio home. Virgil died shortly after. James was arrested and held for investigation. Authorities say the tragedy stemmed from the elder boy's low mentality and repeated threats to kill.
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Veterans Seek Funds for GAR Encampment in Indianapolis
The Grand Army of the Republic plans its annual encampment in Indianapolis this year if city funds are advanced. The state will cover one quarter of the cost, leaving the city to pay the balance. Mayor Jewett was asked to prepare an ordinance to appropriate at least $22,500.
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the Grand Army of the Republic
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John Adams Chosen to Succeed Will Hays as Chairman
John Adams of Iowa was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee to replace Will H. Hays of Indiana who resigned after being named postmaster general in President Harding's cabinet. The committee also backed reducing Southern representation bases.
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Republican National Committee
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