Points of Interest edition highlights Indiana attractions
The fifth revised edition of Points of Interest from the Indiana Department of Conservation is now distributed across Indiana. Prepared under Richard Lieber's supervision, it lists 102 sites of historic and scenic interest, details state parks, conservation lands, Lanier Home, Henryville forests, fish hatcheries, Nancy Hanks Lincoln grave, and other memorials. The folder includes a state road map with red dots marking attractions and aims to draw out of state visitors to Indiana.
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Smithd Press Dispatch
Indianapolis
Indiana Department of Conservation
Indiana
Charles G. Savers
Richard Lieber
United States
Naval conference discusses plans amid disarmament rules
Geneva June 22 The naval disarmament conference technical panel nears agreement on ship tonnage while the Big Three Hugh Gibson W C Bridgeman and Admiral Saito meet to plan organization They deny discussing general disarmament and debate a 5 5 3 ratio as to battleships Japan seeks a stronger cruiser destroyer and submarine fleet
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United Press Dispatch
Geneva
Hugh Gibson
United States
W. C. Bridgeman
Great Britain
Admiral Saito
Japan
Birger in Low Spirits as Trial Set for July 6
Benton II June 22 July 6 tentative date set for Charles Birger gang leader Art Newman and Ray Hyland in murder trial for Mayor Joe Adams. Harry Thomasson pled guilty to shooting Adams and received life term. he implicated Elmo Thomasson and said Hyland drove the car. Birger and others allegedly ordered the killing and were paid 150 dollars. Birger appeared subdued in court as recent events took a toll on his spirit.
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Newman
Ritter
Thomassons
Thomasson
Birger
Lindy Cocktail Dedicates Honor To Lindbergh
New York June 22 A cocktail honoring Charles A Lindbergh created by Magno Boscaso aboard the White Star liner Majestic drew praise from patrons as it arrived. The drink blends brandy curacao absinthe bitters lime juice sugar and champagne with a cherry and lemon rind garnish. Patrons said the Lindy cocktail lives up to its lively name and evokes escape and daring.
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New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Magno Boscaso
Majestic
Vequel
Curacao
Fordize Becomes Russian Word For Efficient Reorganization
Moscow reports Henry Ford has quietly entered the Russian language with the term Fordize meaning to organize efficiently. Factories are being Fordized to speed production by rearranging machinery, installing automation, and reconfiguring industrial layout to minimize motion and repetition of effort.
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United Probs Dispatch
Moscow
Henry Ford
Rockville to Get Wabash Valley Electric Service
Rockville signs contract with Wabash Valley Electric Co of Clinton to extend power lines within 90 days from Lyford or Bloomingdale to Rockville. Service will be tested 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to higher overnight production costs, as Rockville replaces local plant operation. The company already serves Marshall, Rosedale, Bloomingdale, Montezuma and Lyford.
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Rockville
Wabash Valley Electric Co
Clinton
Parke County
Wabash Velley Electric Company
Marshall
Rosedale
Bloomingdale
Montezuma
Lyford
Communists Tied to Herrin Massacre Speaker Claims
Ellis Searles of the United Mine Workers Journal asserts at the Indiana Exchange Clubs convention that the Herrin Illinois massacre during the 1922 miners strike was a Communist plot. He cites 19 paid organizers and 67 supporters from Chicago and Herrin as responsible, denying UMWA responsibility.
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FT. Wayne
Ind
Herrin
Ill
Ellis Searles
United Mine Workers’ Journal
Indiana
Exchange Clubs
Mr. Searles
Chicago
Herin
United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers of America
Rain Damage Hits Petersburg Crops and Streams
Two inches of rain fell in less than two hours at Petersburg Indiana causing flood stage streams and widespread crop losses. Wheat in fields was badly damaged and unsuited for harvest for days while corn suffered heavy damage from washouts. Patoka and White rivers rose rapidly though remained within banks as continued rain threatened new overflows. Pride Creek breached banks for the ninth time this year, flooding nearby areas.
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Petersburg
Ind
Longest Day of Year Leads to Liquor Fine in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on the longest day, a resident named Disney was found sleeping in his car near his home. A police search uncovered liquor. He received a $130 fine, a sentence to a term at the penal farm, and an additional $40 for intoxication.
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Muncie
Tnd
Portland
Disney
Pineys Not Protected In Indiana Under New Laws
Indiana officials clarify that red squirrels known as pineys or pine squirrels are not protected by a closed season. The open season for gray or fox squirrels runs August 1 to November 1 with a daily bag limit of five. Hunters should study the 1927 Acts effective May 16 and distinguish red from other protected species. Endnotes note confusion remains among shooters.
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Mannfeld
General Assembly
Browning Refutes Peaches's Money Plea
Carmel New York June 22 Edward West Browning asserts his wife Peaches has become financially self sufficient. In six affidavits he claims Mrs Browning has earned over 36247 since April from theatrical and night club contracts to fund her own legal appeals and battles.
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Supreme Court
Browning
Carriage Belt Found With Live 30-30 Cartridges
In Wauwatosa Wisconsin June 22 workmen digging a watermain lateral unearthed an old carriage belt containing about fifty 30-30 cartridges buried six feet down. A worker tested a cartridge with a pick, tearing part of his right thumb and narrowly missing another man as the bullet ricocheted past his ear.
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Wauwatosa
Wis
Stanley Nogalsky
Insomnia Remedy Suggested By Reader in Journal
A reader shares a home remedy idea for troubled sleepers. The note suggests trying a nightly routine to improve sleep, noting that success varies and may take multiple nights to assess effectiveness. The piece reflects reader input in seeking practical solutions.
Fly atment A creator earns money at RP OR
RMS nervously eyes an energy show in Washington as plans unfold. A creator seeks funding and exposure, hoping for a breakthrough despite uncertain reception and political headwinds. The piece notes anticipation around a forthcoming event and local reaction.
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Washington
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