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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
4
With less than 48 hours until the June 16 wage contract expiry, prospects of a coal strike loom as 400,000 miners face possible walkout. Options include fast Congressional action on the Guffey bill, UMWS suspension of the strike, or a White House appeal to stay at work.
United Press reports Japanese forces moved on three fronts in North China including Chahar Kupeikow and Shanhaikwan near the great wall and sea. Tokyo expected to claim Chahar Province and part of Mongolia within Manchuria and Jehol Hopei regions as alteration proceeds. The British foreign office was told Japan demands the removal of China’s current regime in Chahar in favor of one aligned with Tokyo.
Arthur Beasley of this city suffered a fractured left leg in an accident at Twin No 1 mine about 10 30 this morning. He was brought to Freeman Greene County hospital for treatment.
Hoyt Clark appointed clerk of Modern Woodmen of America camp No. 4704 in this city. He succeeds Dr Lloyd L Pope who has served as clerk for several years. Pope will retire from the post.
Leonard Humphreys and William Denger of Elyria Colorado were sentenced to one to ten years in the state reformatory for grand larceny. Ellsworth Harrington of Jasonville had been sentenced earlier for a role in the crime. They pleaded guilty to stealing a radio from Claude Robinson and selling it to a Terre Haute pawn shop.
The hospital auxiliary will meet at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Freeman-Greene hospital in this city. Members are asked to bring a towel.
In Clinton Indiana June 1 1960 police report a fugitive Newkirk was killed in a confrontation with officer Louis Giovanini after Newkirk fired a sa ling shotgun at the officer. The shooting occurred during a city chase ending with Newkirk's death.
A fragment from a ministry document references propaganda efforts and promised aid. The text is garbled, but mentions a ministry, propaganda, and a pledge of assistance. Further readable details are unavailable.
Fragmentary text indicates a jail related item involving an alleged sweetheart of a kidnapper. No further readable details available.
Charles L Tubby of Indiana Bell Telegraph Company in Linton received a $250 cash award and a Vail medal for distinguished service. The ceremony honored his role in the Sinclair mine fire rescue, where his quick wiring connection aided fire departments and rescue squads to save five men. Present were James F. Carroll and company officials, mine workers, and local residents.
American Airways giant clipper lands at Pearl Harbor at 8 57 PM PST after a 17 hour 57 minute crossing from Alameda. Captain Edwin C. Musick and five crew became the first to fly the California coast to Hawaii more than once, shaving minutes off the previous record despite rain squalls.
Virgil V. Ingram receiver for Dugger State Bank announces a ten per cent dividend to depositors payable Saturday June 15. About $11,000 will be released. This marks the second dividend in six months, following a 16 2 3 percent payout last December.
The Greene County Beekeeper Association and county conservation clubs sponsor three county meetings on Saturday June 16. Indiana Conservation Department will present with pictures illustrating conservation work. All county sportsmen are invited to attend, free of charge, at Worthington Public Library, Wilbur Westapairy, and Lipton Public Library locations.
Salomon C. Steward age 92 longtime Smith township farmer died at his home near Switz City after a year of ill health. He leaves a large family including children in Jasonville Terre Haute and South Bend. Funeral services are Friday at the Switz City Methodist Church with Rev M E Taylor officiating. Interment at Holder cemetery.
Mrs. T. N. Jean of Newberry underwent a major operation this morning and is reported to be progressing satisfactorily. Mrs. Rachel Nicholson of Lyons will be taken home this afternoon. Mrs. Rex Stalcup and her twin sons Donald and Ronald are improving at the hospital. Arthur Beasley was admitted for treatment of injuries sustained earlier today.
Rev. BE, C. Jabery and son Ver non and Mrs. Charles Tindall and Mrs. Irvin Steward of this city were in Washington Indiana today to attend the annual state wide Sunday school convention.
Linton Elks Lodge No. 868 earned first prize with the Center of Population float in Terre Haute's Indiana Elks convention parade. The event drew thousands as delegations from numerous lodges competed for cash awards and honors. Mitchell of Linton was advanced to second vice president of the state Elks organization.
St. Peter's Catholic church honors Rev. Thomas Scecina of Linton and Rev. John Kraka of Jasonville, two Greene County men ordained Tuesday at St. Meinrad's Seminary. A public dinner at the Roosevelt hotel Sunday 12:30 pm follows their first masses, with Kraka in Jasonville and Scecina at St. Pete's.
A warm day sweeps the city with heat climbing toward the 90s in the afternoon. Temperature readings reached near 80 to 90 degrees as fans and cooling devices were put to heavy use by residents seeking relief from the heat.
White House pressure after Huey Long yielded followed a Senate vote on the NRA extension at 6 14 am. The administration moved to have House concurrence on changes and push the measure to the White House to ensure the skeleton NRA stays active beyond Sunday. Long’s 15 percent hour filibuster ended as leaders eliminated a Gore amendment and Borah added anti trust language. The Senate recessed to Friday night for social security debate.
Fragmentary report indicates Elmer Smith of Worthington paid gypsies about $5 for work in Greene County. Details are unclear as reports from the area are incomplete and the man reportedly bid them farewell while working in a yard with someone named Kim Parrish mentioned.
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