Two Bank Robbers Identified Near Greencastle
Lieutenant Fred Martin pursues Earl Spencer and Floyd Bowen after a series of Holdup crimes in Knox County. Bowen was killed in a deputy duel near Greencastle while Spencer, wounded, is to be returned to Pendleton reform school.
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Lieutenant Martin
Spencer and
Bowen
Fred Martin
Earl Spencer
Johnson County
Greencastle
Floyd - Bowen
Martin
Sat Lyons
Sandhorn
Jasonville
Spencer
Terre 4
Nicknam
Kruse
Knox
Vincennes
Burl Duncan
Illinois
Sandborn
Ira Corbin
Wayne Bray
Shanks
Floyd
Watson
Renssalaer
Kruser
Robinson
Terre Haute
Pendleton
Knox County
Hobbs
Franklin
Three in Family Die From Gas Poisoning in Illinois Home
Post mortems underway after Emma Morgan 67 and Daisy Morgan 43 were found dead in their Kankakee home. Lloyd Morgan, 19 or 20, died this morning after being found unconscious. Investigators found a gas water heater burning and neighbors reported a strong gas smell in the house.
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Kankakee
Jll
Emma Morkan
Daisy
Lloyd Morgan
Morgan
Hall-Milla Flurry Faces Somerville in June
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a case involving Hall and Mill a flurry with Somerville dated June 11. Authorities in Detroit report a federal prisoner Kenneth on testified about the murder of Rev Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mill d in 1908.
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Somerville
Francis L. ‘Berge Papeeutar
Somerset
Detroit
Mich
Kenneth
Hall
Dward W. Eleanor Milld
Knox Consolidated Coal to Refit Mine Number 2 at Bicknell
Superior Judge Linn D. Hay allowed Edwin Logsdon receiver to spend up to 100000 dollars to improve and construct Mine Number 2 in the Bicknell area. The improvements aim to increase capacity according to officials.
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United Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Linn D. Hay
Edwin Logsdon
Knox Consolidated Goal Company
Bicknell
Hoover Pleased By Prospect Of MacDonald Visit
President Hoover is understood to be pleased at the possibility of a visit by Ramsay MacDonald the new Labor Premier of Great Britain for a personal discussion on Anglo American relations leading senators applaud the idea Sen Borah and Sen Swanson said such a meeting might settle Anglo American differences
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Washington
Hoover
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Senate
Sen
Borah
Idaho
Swanson
Virginia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Boom Today as 22 Oil Wells Gush in Small Illinois Town
Dupo Illinois reports a sudden oil boom with twenty two wells gushing black gold. The twenty second well yesterday yielded about 1.05 a barrel with others producing up to 1000 barrels daily. Engineers and workers flock to the money as townsfolk debate how long the field will last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prass Dispatch
Dupo
Minois
Mississippi
St. Low
St.Louis
Queen of Universe 10 Be Selected Tonight
United Press Dispatch from Galveston reports eleven contestants from eleven nations compete tonight for the title. Miss Irene Ahlberg was chosen from 34 hopefuls as Miss United States, a tall blue eyed blonde who will test against peers from ten other nations in a final judging of face, grace, and personality.
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United Press Dispatch
Galveston
Texas
Irene Ahlberg
United States
Miss Ahlberg
Miss Greaver
New York
Agaye
Ahlberg
Dorothy Britton
Farm Bill Expected Vote In Congress At Four
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the debentureless farm bill facing a vote at four o clock. President Hoover convened conference talks with Senators Nye and Fra Zier of North Dakota and Senator Couzens of Michigan to aid Senate leaders, but no outcome was stated.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Senate
Nye
Frazier
North Dakota
Couzens
Michigan
Farmers Decline Jury Service in Brazil Murder Case
United Press dispatch from Brazil Indiana reports jurors for the trial of John Van Hook deputy sheriff in the killing of attorney Austin Sweet were scarce as Clay county farmers refused jury duty citing indifference to justice. The defense already selected 11 jurors who must be examined by prosecutors. Sweet allegedly was killed after an argument over serving a warrant for fishing without a license.
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Brazil
Ind
John van Hook
Austin Sweet
Clay County
Sweet Waig
Oil Field Blaze in Santa Fe Springs Rages Beyond Control
A blaze at seven derricks in the Santa Fe Springs oil field near Los Angeles, fanned by strong winds, raged late yesterday. Firefighters battled to contain the flames as storage tanks fed the inferno, with damage estimated above 1 million dollars and containment deemed unlikely. Fire units from San Jose and other points assisted, but the fire remained out of control.
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Los
Angeles
Cal
Santa Fe
Springs
San Jose
Chicago market dope discourages farmers
Chicago market report notes Liverpool’s sharp declines and further losses in the opening wheat trade. Weather remains favorable for growing crops with corn holding better than wheat and oats dropping. Provisions little changed as traders weigh the conference farm bill, crop sizes, and lack of export demand amid unsettled weather and poor field conditions.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Cincinnati gunman Wrassman dies in police gunfight
Geore Fat Wrassman, a noted gunman and racketeer linked to multiple gang murders, was shot to death by Cincinnati detectives Joseph Schaffer and Walter Fricke during a confrontation. Wrassman began firing. Schaffer returned fire, fatally wounding him.
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Cincinnati
Geore
Fat” Wrassman
Joseph Schaffer
Schaffer
Walter Fricke
Wrassman
Schafer
Swedish Aviators Held on Iceland in Flight to America
In Reykjavik on June 11 the seaplane Sverige faced repeated failed takeoffs during its trail to America via Greenland. Officials reported the craft remained ashore at 10 a.m. local time after two unsuccessful attempts, with favorable weather and clear visibility despite delays.
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United Press Dispatch
Reykjavik
Iceland
Sverige
America
Greenland
Preparing to Preserve First Hoosier Capitol
Indianapolis June 11 The state conservation department awarded a $912 contract to George D Doolittle Corydon to tear down the old county building at Corydon and grade the grounds as a park for the site of the first Indiana capitol This is the first step toward restoring the capitol to its original state
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Indianapolis
Corydon
Indiana Capitol
George D. Doolittle
State Conservation Department
Fire threatens business district in Huron South Dakota
A major blaze in Huron South Dakota on June 11 damaged the Bramwell block and endangered the business district before being brought under control. Estimated loss runs about 250000 dollars.
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Huron
S. D
Bramwell
Judge orders inquest for two Burlington in a double tragedy
Burlington county officials announced plans to exhume the bodies of Ruth M. Wilson and her former fiancé Horace Roberts Jr in Moorestown New Jersey. Justice Joseph L Bodine of the state supreme court said the investigation is imperative. An inquest set for Mount Holly would not be held before Wednesday.
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Moorestown
N. J
Burlington County
Ruth M. Wilson
Horace Roberts, Jr
Joseph L. Bodine
State Supreme Court
Trenton
Bodine
Mount Holly
State Police to Aid Driver Licenses Testing After July
Indianapolis June 11 The state police will conduct driving tests for license applicants on designated weekly days. Police chief Robert T. Humes said all troopers will assist, riding with examinees to observe driving skill including turns and straightaways to assess safety.
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Indianapolis
Robert T. Humes
Humes
Licenses Expected to Run Three Years in State Agencies
The draft notes that licenses are effective for a period of three years while many applicants believe licenses are valid for only one year. Officials say progress is rapid at the state house and various branches, with licenses issued to numerous recipients.
Evangelist Langhorn Arrested for Bad Checks Near Clarksburg
Rev William H Langhorn 30, a radio evangelist who lectured from Fairmont studios, was arrested at a tourist camp near Clarksburg by state police on charges of passing worthless checks. Additional accusations allege $1900 in bad checks in Uniontown PA, and improper auto purchase and transport into Pennsylvania.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
William H. Langhorn
Fairmont
Ire
Here
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Day Drive on Detroit Is Greatest in History
United Press Dispatch reports Detroit gears up for the largest prohibition drive in its history as federal agents await reinforcements to curb bootleg flow from Canada. After a Detroit conference with James M. Doray and Seymour Lowman, liquor prices rose from 60 cents per quart to $1 per pint as preparations proceed.
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Detroit
James M. Doray
Seymour Lowman
Mother of 17 Seeks Divorce in South Bend
Mrs. Helen Pilarski, mother of seventeen, files for divorce in South Bend after 46 years of marriage. She cites her husband’s drunkenness and lack of support for herself and their children, thirteen of whom range from eight months to 21 years.
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South Bend
Ind
Helen Pilarski
Jijay
State G. A. R. Veterans Show Weariness
Martinsville Indiana June 11 A special dispatch reports weary G A R veterans in convention sessions. Plans for the annual parade and Thursday election were to be laid with three candidates seeking state department commander Chas E Hale Logansport F M McNair Martinsville and Phil W Brown Franklin among contenders.
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Daily Citizen
Martinsville
Ind
G. A. R. Veterans
State Department
Ben
Chas. E. Hale
Logansport
F. M. McNair
Phil W. Brown
Franklin
Tornadoes Sweep Northwest Causing Fatalities
A late night storm system struck parts of the northwest bringing violent winds and rain. Reports indicate a fatality as structures were damaged and communications disrupted during the severe weather event.
Indiana governor seeks opinion on Elwood board eligibility
Mayor Ellwood and attorney James M. Ogden discuss whether William Faust of Elwood can join the state board. The governor appointed Faust for a term ending after Folgay’s, but Faust cannot take the post on the industrial board until January first.
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Ndianapolis
Dune
Harry G. Lestie
James M. Ogden
Willi Faust
Elwood
Eligibll
The
Folgay
Dianapolis
Faust
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