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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
4
International News Service reports at least sixteen killed near Hampton Tennessee. Laurel Ford railroad and Bremer washed away cutting communications. Death toll expected to rise with property losses described as enormous. No victim names available yet.
In Chicago on June 15, W R Shirley of Muskogee Oklahoma, president of the National Fraternal Congress, stated that one in 893 Americans is divorced annually and divorce figures rose 24 percent since 1916. He cited 148,554 divorces in 1924 versus 112,036 in 1916, noting the U S grants far more divorces than Canada and that wives take about 70 percent while husbands take about 30 percent.
An archaic suit argues a milkman may bring the cow that produced poor milk into court for judgment. The case claims the cow’s milk is to blame for substandard quality, with the animal to be milked before the judge to prove fault.
A stalled waste paper pile could yield 300000 acres of forest saved and $50000000 yearly value for mills if collected and reworked. This highlights large gains from recycling and resource recovery with significant environmental and economic impact.
A novel clock replaces a fixed hour hand with a revolving dial that shows the time in all parts of the world relative to a standard time in the United States.
A Nature Magazine note states the moon lacks an atmosphere and water in any form. It describes the moon as a dead body, with no solid, liquid, or gaseous water.
An aphoristic remark observes that generous men often have many friends and rely on them more than ungenerous men do, suggesting social value in generous behavior.
A Pennsylvania passenger train struck the Leroy Motorized circus truck at Orville, Ohio, killing Mr. and Mrs. William Franks of Chicago and seriously injuring two others, one of whom may die.
Wyoming congressman Frank W. Mondell, chairman of the recent Republican convention, arrived in Washington to arrange with President Coolidge for the formal notification ceremony following Mondell’s nomination. He visited the White House shortly before noon.
National News Service reports naval officials believe the exact cause of the explosion and fire aboard the U S Ship Mississippi, which killed 48 sailors and injured many, will likely remain a secret.
Princeton Indiana June 14 miners express high interest in a June 28 event by the Joseph Holmes Saffey chapters of Indiana. Mine rescue crews and first aid teams from across the coal fields will compete with demonstrations of aid and rescue work under the U S bureau of mines. Boy Scouts and juniors join in forenoon contests, with band concerts, various attractions and a basket dinner on Gibson county fair grounds. A special rail trip from Clinton to Princeton offers low round trip rates. Hon John L Lewis UMWA president to speak in the afternoon.
Cleveland dies June 14 report says President Coolidge and General Dawes form a balanced Republican ticket with broad appeal and vigorous campaigning. Labor foes cite Dawes open shop stance while Minute Men history is noted. Supporters expect Dawes to energize the drive west of the Alleghenies and boost GOP chances across key states.
Iceland hosts a large population of wild horses with a historical link to English mining needs. The shift away from mining machinery has reduced demand for these animals, altering their stewardship and economic niche on the island.
The remark reflects on how people often speak beyond their limits and struggle to pause before saying more. It underscores a tension between awareness of limits and the challenge of restraint in conversation.
A man identified as Damrich has been committed as a pauper to a Kansas poorhouse in a local case indicating destitution. The filing notes his status and destination, reflecting relief provisions for indigent residents.
In Indianapolis on June 14 a 16 year old, Lela Delaney, drank an ounce of poisonous disinfectant in a bid for thrills. Physicians acted quickly and saved her from death.
Former vice president Thomas R. Marshall urged graduates to uphold the ideals of life liberty and happiness as teachers shaping Indiana youth. He contrasted U.S. and British law and noted differences in enforcement and the relation between law and public demand. Seventy six diplomas were awarded.
The speaker contrasts acceptance of knighthood with public scorn here, and muses on obedience to laws. He condemns many laws yet urges liberty to be guided by law, hoping for major reforms and eventual governance by the ten commandments and the golden rule.
Friends mourn as Aunt Margaret Price slides toward death after weeks of serious illness. Reported as the best known and most loved figure in the city, her condition worsened despite a brief improvement this morning.
Sullivan resident Lawrence McCammon was seriously injuredThursday at Vandalia No 23 mine while loading coal a large slate fell striking him in the head and breaking bones in the hips and pelvis He was taken to Sullivan hospital for treatment and is progressing as well as could be expected.
Scientists warn that rats are abundant, making up over a third of all mammal species and outnumbering other mammals in individuals. The finding highlights rising rodent populations and ecological impact.
A concise quip notes that no person strays so far from orthodox doctrine that they fail to take pride in a grandfather who served as presiding elder.
Washington June 14 Democratic lawmakers in session after adjournment map combinations to pull votes and state wins against the Coolidge Dawes ticket. Samuel M. Ralston Indiana and Roy A. Copeland New York top the list with Davis West Virginia and Bryan Nebraska also favored. Pepper says Ralston likely nominee after balloting, Hays notes McAdoo as strong rival and Dupont suggests either McAdoo or Smith could win.
Detectives say the mail train heist near New York yielded up to a million dollars in bonds and cash with arrests of J H Wayne Paul Wade Walter McComb and a wife. Loot value estimated between 100000 and 2000000 with recovery of part of the loot and a wounded suspect found in McComb's flat.
A delightful party was hosted at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Strietelmeier in honor of Misses Martha Grey and Flobella Peoples. Guests enjoyed games and dancing. Evelyn Booker won a prize in a contest. Refreshments served to Mildred and Evelyn Booker, Lovena Mitchiner, Lucy Boriff, Mildred Breck, Kathryn Johnson, Helen Strietelmeier, Margaret Riley, Hannah Riley, Martha and Flobella Peoples, Mr. and Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Peoples, Francis Riley, Paul Riley, Junior Riley, John Peoples, Floyd Verney Strietelmeier, and others.
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