Rage Track Tragedy Damages Sought in Linton Incident
In Sullivan Circuit Court on Saturday two damage suits were filed over the October 31 1926 Linton dirt track tragedy near Lin ton. Plaintiffs Mrs Hazel G Kimmell seeks 560 000 for personal injuries while John Kimmell Sr seeks 10 000 for loss of his sons services and 26 000 for his wife's services. Defendants named include Ira Hall Kenneth Hannum Greene County Fair and Race Association Cole Auto Company William Hiatt and Karl A Werneke. The suits allege careless safety failures at the Greene County fair and race track. Residents of Shelburn Lindley and Bedwell represent the Kimmells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kimmell
Hazel G. Kimmell
Linton
Sullivan
Ira Hall
Kenneth Hannum
Greene County Fair and Race Association
Cole Auto Company
William Hiatt
Karl A. Werneke
Hall
Hannum
Ace Association
Cole Auto, Company
Hiatt and Werneke
John Kimmell, Sr
Immell
John, Jr
British ships sunk and Canadian troops seize trench nests
June 20 1917 British announce 27 ships over 1000 tons sunk. Canadian troops capture a nest of trenches at Tot of Reservoir Wolf.
Superior Fourth Vein Mine to Resume Work
The Superior Fourth Vein Coal company of this city has signed the old Jacksonville wage scale and it is expected that the mine will resume operation one day this week. The mine known as the Lil le Daisy is a railroad mine, employing about 40 men. Some improvements have been made since the shutdown on the first of April, including haulage locomotives, but owners do not plan to increase the workforce or capacity at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Fourth Vein Coal Company
Jacksonville
Raymond Hall Dies After Fort Wayne Accident
Raymond Hall aged 24 died last night at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne from injuries suffered when struck by a car two weeks earlier. He was en route from the city to Detroit for employment when the crash occurred. Survived by wife Leora Hall, father Ellsworth Hall and stepmother, three brothers Asworth Hall, Dan Hall, and Le Roy Hall, and an aunt Mary Hall who housed him. Body to be brought to Mrs. Mary Hall’s home at 189 A Street Southeast. funeral plans pending.
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Raymond Hall
Lutheran
Ft. Wayne
Hall
Detroit
Mary Hall
Leora Hall
Ellsworth Mall
Asworth Hay
Indiana Vocational Agriculture Teachers Conference Opens
H. and Mrs. Stalcup attend the thirtieth annual Indiana Vocational Agriculture teachers conference at Purdue University. The five day program includes noted speakers and aims to present up to date scientific facts of agriculture. Attendance is compulsory for 127 teachers of the state.
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H. &. Stalcup
Indiana Vocational Agriculture Teachers
Purdue University
Yesterday's Scores in Association Baseball Matchups
In the American Association standings Kansas City won 18 to 2 over Indianapolis in the second game called in the fifth inning. Minneapolis led Columbus 1 to 6, Toledo triumphed 14 to 3, St Paul drew 2 to 2, and Louisville beat Milwaukee 12 to 23 with Milwaukee shutout 11 to 0.
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Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Columbus
Toledo
St.Paul
Louisville
Milwaukes
Baseball scores from today's AL NL games
In the American League Cleveland defeated Chicago 3 to 2 and Detroit beat Washington 6 to 1. St Louis played New York on wet grounds with no result. In the National League Philadelphia routed Cincinnati 8 to 1, Chicago topped Pittsburgh 14 to 7, New York beat St Louis 4 to 8, and Boston faced Brooklyn on wet grounds.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Boston
Brooklyn
Elnora Stranger Leaves Mystery Behind Silver Note
An advertising man in Elnora Indiana departed without a goodbye leaving a mystery. He reportedly owed a hotel bill but eight silver dollars were later found on a shelf with his note explaining the departure. Local authorities and residents puzzled by the stranger’s actions.
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Elnora
Ind
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First National Bank
Balele
Areka
Chevrolet CO
Sterling
Lindberg
Mayor Miller
Shelburn
Sue
Asso
Tunntad Press Dispatch
Superior Fourth
FT. Wayne Hospital
Dent
Agricultural Teachers’ Conference
New School
Linton Hardware Co
OME Met
Fonsi
Crigago
Linton Ice and Cold Storage Co
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