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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
3
Secretary treasurer of District 12 said our men are not thinking of breaking away. They will solve this in the regular constitutional manner. A reply from Lewis is expected within a few days. Wishwick could not say what would happen if Lewis refuses to accede, adding there is no serious thought of dualism.
Six hundred coal miners at Crerar Clinch Coal mines in Du Quoin Illinois pass a resolution denouncing the International policy committee policy of March 2 1927 as destructive to most districts within United Mine Workers of America. They demand John L. Lewis call a meeting to discuss the issues or else urge district officers to meet with Illinois operators for a state wide agreement for District 1d. Copies go to international district officers of Illinois miners.
Indianapolis market brief reports hogs receipts 7,000 holdovers 778 market steady to 10 cents lower with 250-350 lb at 10.50-11, 160-200 lb 10.25-10.90. cattle receipts 1,500 calves 850 market steady beef steers 18-15, beef cows 8.50-10.50, vealers 14.50-15.50. sheep receipts 1,600 lambs 25 cents lower, top fat lambs 16, fat ewes and cull ranges listed.
The modern Democratic faction seeks a preemptive platform draft before Friday. Moderates and Gov. Alfred E. Smith back a prohibition enforcement plank, while Senator Tydings will add a wet plank to counter dry extremists. Moderates and Smith supporters claim four fifths of the convention.
Mrs. O. H. Hanger hosted a buffet supper and bridge party with assistance from Mrs. Mahlon Gilbreath and Mrs. Julius Cooper. The event, a reunion of the Good Cooks Club, honored Mrs. A. A. Thomas, Mrs. Raynore Harris Rudy, Mrs. Nellie McDowell Burns, and Mrs. Edith Cooper Clark, all of Indianapolis and former Linton residents. Bridge prizes went to Edith Cooper Clark, Nellie Burns, Calvin Barnes, and Avery Murray.
A called meeting of Linton lodge No 660 F and A M is set for Thursday night at 7 30 PM. The session will include work in the Entered Apprentice degree led by Worshipful Master Harvey Laughlin.
Mrs. Kiki Miscoe had her tonsils removed this morning. A student asks the professor about the commonest conductor for electricity and receives a quick reply. A note declares nonresponsibility for debts contracted by others after this date, signed by Marshall Robertson on June 27, 1928.
In a Broadview northwest suburb incident a well dressed man was found tortured to death shortly after Mano's slaying. Police report the victim beaten and dead in bushes as the pursuit of a speeding sedan led Motor Policeman Robert Weiss to be wounded by shotgun slugs during the chase.
The Linton Rotarians gathered today at United Brethren church with Milo Mitchell reporting on the recent International Rotary convention in Minneapolis. He served as the local club’s representative delegate.
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