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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1927
Page
3
United Press Dispatch notes Indianapolis market activity with hog receipts around 8 500. Prices rise 15 to 20 cents for various hog weights from 160 to 2550 pounds, cattle receipts about 100 with steadier tone and beef steers at 9.50 to 11.25, venters 12.00 to 13.50, and sheep receipts 500 with lambs about 17.50 top. overall market firmness indicated.
Mrs. Florence Padgett was brought to the hospital this morning for medical treatment. Joe Logsdon Jr, whose right leg was amputated after being crushed by a freight train, is getting along nicely.
Radio from an airplane via United Press reports the final stages of Col. Charles Lindberghs triumphal progress to Washington. William J. McAvoy, UP staff correspondent in the Washington bureau, describes the welcoming crowds for Americas aviation hero as he arrives to a civilian record reception.
Charles A. Lindbergh, a sandy haired 25 year old aviator who crossed the Atlantic solo, was acclaimed today by President Coolidge and about a hundred thousand people in Washington. He appeared calm amid joyous demonstrations as he rode through a large parade to monument grounds and received echoes of adulation from the massive crowd along Pennsylvania Avenue.
At Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus on June 11, John Hickman and George Vargo were executed in the electric chair. Hickman fell at 9 07 p.m. and Vargo at 9 17 p.m. after their last appeals were exhausted.
Washington June 10 The Radio Commission will launch a program to stop interference between broadcasting stations. Commissioner H A Bellows told President Coolidge plans include three methods: change wavelength reduce power and divide time of stations. New wavelength allocations will form a basis for a permanent system after thorough testing.
Under Secretary Ogden I. Miss of the Treasury said government bonds are among the safest securities in the world in a radio address. He noted the second Liberty loan had been called and urged bondholders to redeem or exchange them for other government securities.
Chicago probate records reveal Ida Sawyer Garrett known as Hetty Green of the north side is worth 6.23 million. The 74 year old lived in a loop hotel in poverty until family placed her in St Luke's hospital for mental treatment. Conservator Abel Davis filed an inventory showing 1.5 million cash, 4.5 million real estate, 190 thousand in stocks and bonds, and 40 thousand notes. The Garrett fortune traces to Justine Butterfield, former federal land commissioner who defeated Lincoln, with Chicago real estate vast in value. Mrs Garrett has no near relatives.
The Keystone class of the First Baptist church held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Henry Poe with eighteen members and four guests. Guests included Mrs. Elmer Armstrong Mrs. James Fuller Mrs. Ralph Thrasher and Mrs. George Geatches. Readings were given by Phyllis Grace Landis Deloris Thrasher and Catherine Poe. Two contests entertained attendees. Mrs. Poe was assisted by Mrs. Wm Campbell Mrs. W. P. Roll and Mrs. J. H. Malicoat.
The Senior Intermediate class of the Baptist Sunday school taught by Mrs. David Shields rode to Dugger park yesterday for a day of activity with a weiner roast enjoyed by all attendees.
Indianapolis June 11 The open season for all lawful fishing in Hoosier public waters begins June 16. George N. Mannfeld, superintendent, says prospects for excellent lake fishing are bright despite cold weather hindering natural propagation. The department has already planted 9,260,000 wall-eyed pike and 2,150,000 yellow perch across five hatcheries, with hopes for strong bass and other species this season.
The interstate commerce commission will hold a conference Tuesday afternoon in Washington with Indiana shippers about hay freight rates. Senator Watson has protested alleged discrimination. Current rates from Ft Wayne Indiana to Albany Georgia 818 miles are 13.40 per ton versus Utica New York to Albany Georgia 1208 miles at 10.00.
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