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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
5
Two Bicknell youths aged 20 and 18 robbed a Sandborn grocery store of about 100 dollars worth of groceries. They were arrested at the suspect’s home with loot still in their car, after being tracked by local police and a witness. They face a hearing today and are jailed.
George Secrest a local barber was arrested in Terre Haute after being found with a lost pocketbook containing checks totaling 512.93 and $10 cash. He attempted to cash a $10 check endorsed by O. E. Watts for clothing, prompting police action and the recovery of the pocketbook by T. H. Burton, an automobile dealer. Secrest remains jailed on the charge of attempting to obtain goods under false pretenses.
Fort Wayne Indiana June 8. The city council plans to request 1700 dollars to buy twelve bullet proof vests and two machine guns for police use. The measure aims to strengthen officer safety with standard police equipment.
Program for the parks opening lists 2:30 start with Mayor I V Bull presiding. Readings and remarks by Rev Jaberg and Mayor Bull, songs by Linton Triads and musicians Bliss Goin and Jamison, and performances by the Gypsy Band of Dreams and the Mandolins. One verse of America and a closing benediction.
Rome reports an official communiqué that the steamer Citta Di Milano intercepted radio signals Thursday that could be from the Italia. The vessel sought the Italia’s position and faint signals were heard including the near certainty of the word Franz. Recent intercepted messages referenced relief for Franz Josef Land.
In a Michigan courtroom the trial for Marguerite Bumbaugh and two brothers ends as she agrees to plead guilty to manslaughter if first degree murder is dropped. Judge Charles White approves, sentences her to three to fifteen years in the Detroit House of Correction, eligible for parole after ten months. The brothers’ charges are dropped.
The supreme court denied the Shelton brothers Carl Karl and Bernie leave to file a mandamus to force Judge Wright to sign a bill of exceptions. The case now goes to review on June 1.
Five hundred tons of coal were hoisted at the Panhandle mine in Bicknell on Wednesday, the first since months. Loading began Monday and continued Tuesday with a plan to hoist every third day as cars remain plentiful. Preliminary tests of a 28 ton loading machine were successful, and if effective the Dixie Wein lease may bring in more equipment. About 100 tons were lifted Wednesday, enough for ten railroad carloads, with loading today not yet hoisted.
Indiana reports progress on pavement projects despite heavy rains. The State Highway Commission notes unpaved surfaces in excellent condition due to ongoing maintenance and rain. Construction runs across the system with temporary weather pauses, and plans include at least fifty more miles of paving in July under Director John D. Williams.
Miss Amelia Earhart and the Friendship crew failed to start their trans Atlantic attempt as two oil tanks and a pontoon leaked on the Fokker at Curtiss Field. Miss Mabel Moll and the Columbia team remained at the field awaiting a potential restart while repairs were attempted.
The Indiana State Department will host five conferences on school aid problems for southern Indiana. Roy P. Wisehart and Roy R. Roudebush arrange sessions in Shoals June 12 Jasper June 18 Jeffersonville June 14 Versailles June 15 and Spencer June 19 to discuss funding concerns.
The Southern Cross airship, traveling from Fiji toward Brisbane, was radioed at 9 am CST that it was progressing well about eight hundred thirty-eight miles from Brisbane. A night storm slowed its average speed, extending the estimated 26 hour flight. early Suva conditions were clear though radio generator trouble arose. Radio signals were heard distinctly across Australia as the craft rode winds toward land.
The MacKay Radio and Telegraph Company intercepted a radio message at 6 45 a m reporting Southern Cross position 24 02 south 164 12 east. Operators estimated this would put the vessel less than 650 miles from Brisbane. At 7 05 a m the Southern Cross called Sydney but could not reach the station.
Six sailors were killed and six seriously injured with others slightly hurt when a mine exploded on a minesweeper during naval maneuvers off Schleimar north of Kiel. The blast occurred at 7 p.m. yesterday, as confirmed by Naval Staff Headquarters to United Press.
A garbled note indicates a senior class presentation or exhibition involving art objects and equipment at the school, with participants from United Pi Brazil. The fragment points to a student event or display showcasing projects.
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