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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1929
Page
4
Heavy tremors were recorded last night on the Georgetown University seismograph. Director Francis Tondorf estimated the quake registered about 6,900 miles from Washington, beginning at 6 07 and lasting over two hours with the strongest shaking near 7 o'clock.
Ohio State University coeds in the student senate vote to oppose compulsory military drill endorsing a campaign for optional drill amid concerns over sending students to war. The action reflects campus resistance to mandatory service policies.
INDIANAPOLIS June 17 The Exchange Bank of Spencer capitalized at 50000 dollars failed to open its doors today reported by Luther Symons state banking commissioner This is Indiana's first bank failure since May 16 Symons says it is the longest stretch without a failure in years Examiners at Spencer say the bank expects to pay depositors.
United Press dispatch from Vincennes Indiana reports Sheriff Kruse used a spy glass during dry raids after seizing a still near Oaktown. He had been watching evangelist Rush Moore's farm for several days with the instrument.
Johnny Salo a Passaic patrolman wins C Pyle transcontinental footrace earning 25000 for finishing 3900 miles in 525 hours 57 minutes 20 seconds. Peter Gavuzzi of England places second for 10000 with 526 00 07. Sam Richman New York beats both but Salo gains lead late to win by stay.
Dana mine workers resume tasks at the Bong shaft under no restraining order. The order had barred 25 United Mine Workers local members since May 12, but Judge William C. Wait said it would be reinstated if disturbances occur. Bono Coal operates the Dana mine and miners were discharged from the union, which disapproves of the plan.
State agents spotted three stills during a picnic near Chillicothe Ohio. Two women arrived, began operating the stills, and were arrested on liquor charges after the outing ended.
Paris greets the Yellow Bird crew with enthusiasm while press questions and public curiosity rise. Arthur Schreiber, Lindbergh's claimed disciple, hawks testimonials and a $10,000 offer for a newspaper account, while seeking 18 weeks of vaudeville bookings.
Arthur Schreiber an American stowaway aboard the trans Atlantic monoplane Yellow Bird was mistaken for a horse thief and jailed in Comillas Spain after the plane landed on the coast. He signaled his identity by drawing a picture of an airplane to Spanish authorities.
Six people killed when an Imperial Airways passenger plane forced down in the English channel near Dungeness. Five survivors were hospitalized, including the mechanic, while the pilot escaped injury. The flight was from Croydon Airdome to Paris with several Americans aboard.
Indiana enacts higher bus driver age limits setting minimum 21 for school and public routes and shifting accident liability to operators. The 1929 Vehicle Driver's Law faced constitutional questions. new guidance narrows shared state liability.
The Wedeking case over warehouse act violations will be tried in a new county after a change of venue from Dubois. Wedeking, chairman of the state highway commission, seeks an early trial and may be tried separately from co-defendants in the indictment.
Spencer Indiana June 17 The state of Indiana seeks to oust Mrs Walter Richards 54 as manager of the Canyon Inn at McCormicks Creek Canyon State Park Alleged delinquent profits payments charged by the state Richards says season delays caused payments She says she will refurnish and continue service despite state action after furni ture removal and service interruption during luncheon to eighteen guests
Miners in eastern Kentucky face low wages and only two to three days of work weekly. A public mass meeting addressed by Van A. Bittner of the United Mine Workers called for federal action to regulate and stabilize the coal industry. The resolution, urging Hoover and Congress to act, will be delivered to Washington by Kentucky district president William Turnblazer and Bell County Sheriff J. S. Helton.
United Press dispatch reports ten deaths in Indiana over the weekend. Included are Paul Maple 20 injured in a car crash. a woman killed jumping from a Wabash train near West Point. Mary Hailward 45 struck while crossing. Dilma McCafee 7 hit by a car. W A Miller 65 killed in Lafontaine crash. Charlotte Stallings 85 struck by a train near Mt Vernon. James Agans 10 killed in an auto overturn. Henry Pilot 28 drowned in a canoe accident. and others including Edward Lancaster 23 drowning in a Muncie quarry. Ray Yarbrough found blameless.
Miss Mary Harward a 46 year old Washington resident died after being struck by a car driven by Ray Yarbrough in front of her sister Mrs F J Hanann home. Witnesses said the driver was blameless and Harward died about twenty minutes after the accident. Survived by brother Pat Haiward of Mt Carmel Ill and sister Miss Catherine Haiward of Washington.
President Hoover moved to ease protests touching prohibition enforcement after a fatal shooting near Batesville. Deputy George Johnson shot a youth named Dillon during an attempted arrest. Dillon died later. Johnson was jailed as mobs threatened the Batesville jail and faces a preliminary hearing and speedy trial.
In Newport Arkansas on June 17 authorities filed first degree murder charges against Deputy Sheriff George Johnson in the liquor killing of Mickey Dillon 22 Paso son of a Texas Ranger captain. Dillon died in a local hospital from two bullet wounds inflicted last night as he attempted to flee after being arrested on intoxication and possession of liquor charges.
Gen Bramwell Booth veteran Salvation Army commander dies at home in Hadleywood England after birthday celebrations on March 8. Wife and family including daughter Mary mourn his passing as the movement reflects on his long service and efforts to keep the army united.
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