Gas City toddler dies in gasoline explosion tragedy
Marion Indiana nov 30 brose benke aged three son of mr and mrs alfred benke burned to death when a gasoline explosion rocked their gas city home an older son and the father were rescued by firefighter james fort of the gas city department carried father and two boys from the burning building the smaller child died minutes later in the kitchen
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Trioune
Marion
Ind
Brose Benke
Alfred Benke
Gas City
Benke
Auto Jumped Wire Fence In Indiana Crash
Edinburg woman Mattie Tillson is in serious condition with internal injuries after a car driven by her daughter Gladys plunged down an embankment near Columbus Indiana. The vehicle overturned and Miss Tillson was thrown through a barbed wire fence into a field. Harry Houghman and Miss Tillson were trapped under the car but suffered no serious injuries.
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Edinburg
Columbus
Ind
Mattie Tilson
Gladys
Harry Houghman
Miss Tillson
Five Minutes Sometimes Makes A Big Difference
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for instant relief of stomach discomfort. It claims the tablet aids digestion by supplying stomach enzymes, letting the stomach rest, and preventing souring belching and gas. The tablet is sold by druggists for 50 cents a box and available for trial.
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Stuart
Minister errs in wedding. elderly couple shocked at altar
In Petersburg Indiana on November 30 Rev J N M Burch attempted to marry George W Abbott seventy five and Louisa Eskew fifty misidentifying witnesses. The groom protested and said the young couple were witnesses, not partners. A separate accident near Harmony involved an Indianapolis and Eastern tracting line tool car derailing on a curved cut trapping about twenty men who escaped with minor injuries and hours of delayed traffic.
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the Tribune
Petersburg
Ind
J. NM. Burch
George W. Abbott
Jefferson Township
Louisa Eskew
Spurgeon
Anapolis & Eastern Traction Line
Harmony
Jury unable to convict Davis in Elwood attempt murder case
After twelve hours of deliberation the Anderson Indiana circuit court jury failed to reach a verdict in the Ed ward Davis case charged with attempting to kill John Frye in Elwood last August. The trial featured Deputy Prosecutor Robert Wilke and his father Herman Wilke as defense counsel. The case will be retried.
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Tribune
Anderson
Ind
Edward Davis
John Frye
Elwood
Robert Wilke
Herman Wilke
Davis
Terre Haute Attacks Political Machine Control
M C Hamill accuses a John E Lamb led machine of controlling Terre Haute public officials for years and alleges defendants and their lawyers disobeyed a court order while entering court, asserting the machine could sway the judiciary.
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Tribune
Terre Haute
Ind
John E. Lamb
M. C. Hamill
Gerhardt
Poole Murder Case Links Defect to Insane Hospital History
Special to the Tribune Lafayette Indiana November 30 Judge DeHart admits records show the defendant had twice been an inmate of the State Insane Hospital The defense argues a strong point while witnesses describe many actions by the accused and a homicidal mania that erupts after a sharp word, producing tears.
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Tribune
Lafayette
Ind
DeHart
Poole
State Insane Hospital
Exploding urn scares guests at Interurban Hotel
Hartford City scene erupts as a coffee urn explodes in the Interurban Hotel dining room. Thirty guests flee their rooms in negligee as an employee shouts Fire. The blaze causes little damage.
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The
Tribune
Hartford City
Differences over church creed spark fight arrest two men
Anderson Ind Nov 30 Associated Press reports a fist fight occurred over church creeds with John Carmody, a Catholic, and John Pierson, a cobbler and out of work. Both elderly men were not badly hurt and posted bonds for appearance.
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Associated Press
Anderson
Ind
John Carmondy
John Pierson
Carmody
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Results and Guarantee
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic is advertised as improving hair growth and preventing baldness in 93 of 100 uses. The ad guarantees refunds if users are not entirely satisfied, promises ease of use and no greasing, and promotes two sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar sold at The Rexall Store The W. H. Porter & Co. Drug Store.
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Rexall
W. H. Porter & Co
Beau Brummel No More in Laporte Society
Charles J. Rambo once regarded as Laporte’s Beau Brummel was taken to the State prison to serve one to eight years for stealing chickens. Evidence showed he stole hen roasts after social functions for shipment to the Chicago market. His home is listed as Pittsburg, Pa.
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Associated Press
Laporte
Ind
Charles J. Rambo
Chicago
Pittsburg
Hope man questioned in dynamite blast at school heating plant
Columbus Indiana November 30 1930 Reed a 35 year old resident of Hope Bartholomew County is jailed on intoxication charges while police question him about his whereabouts the night the Hope school heating plant was destroyed by dynamite Reed allegedly gave conflicting accounts.
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The
Tribune
Columbus
Ind
Reed
Hope
Bartholomew County
Hope School
Hunter preserves three-legged rabbit as freak mounted
Charles Schilling, owner of the Slave cigar store, brought home several large rabbits from a hunt. One rabbit had three hind legs, and he chose to preserve the entire animal as a freak rather than cutting off a leg. He plans to have it mounted.
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Laporte
Ind
M. Rumely Company
Ralph Fowser
Harold Howser
Fred Hanshett
Charles Schilling
Schilling
Doctors McCully and Hill Visit Idaville Family
Dr. C. H. McCully and wife along with Dr. H. B. Hill and family went to Idaville yesterday to spend the day with McCully's mother.
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C. H. McCully
H. B. Hill
Idaville
Musterole Relief For Croup And Aches Ad
The Musterole remedy promises quick relief for croup and various pains when rubbed on the chest and throat. It claims to be safe for children and adults, with a two size jar option and mail order if unavailable locally from The Musterole Company in Cleveland Ohio.
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Mustercle
Mostercle
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Swamp Reclamation vs Irrigation Congress Sparks Western Fear
Western irrigationists fear southern swamp reclamation campaign may steer the National Irrigation Congress from its western roots. Reports claim southern delegates and a name change to National Reclamation Congress, with Chicago slated for December 5–9. Local chambers and politicians push to keep irrigation focus western and avoid southern takeover.
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The
National Irrigation Con
Congress
Auditorium Theatre
Orchestra Hall
Washington
Oregon
California
Los Angeles Tribune
Novil
Chamber of Commerce
National Irrigation Congress
Chamber
Chicago
C.B. Boothe
George H. Maxwell
W. Mendenhall
Fesno Republican
John Fairweather
Board of Supervisors
Fairweather
B. A. Fowler
Phoenix
Arizona
National Reclamation Congress
Southland
Fowler
Spokane
National, Reclamation Congress
South
Illinois Central Railroad
Harriman
Mississippi Delta
Chicago Board of Control
Wipi
Insinger
Irrigation Congress
New Orleans
Park
Illinois Central
Mississippi Valley
Pueblo
National Congress
Hopes for Relief After Cincinnati Hospital Stay
Will Thornton returned Wednesday from Cincinnati where he has been treated for blindness caused by a blood clot on the optical nerve. He will resume treatment in a few days and plans to return to Cincinnati soon.
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Will Thornton
Cincinnati
Madame Sherry to Play at the Nelson
Theaters praise for Madame Sherry as a bright novel musical. New York World and Sun celebrate the show with witty numbers and merry seating. The Nelson will present it Saturday December 2 with John Hyams Leila McIntyre in lead roles and a notable chorus.
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New York
Madame Sherry
the Nelson
John Hyams
Leila McIntyre
The Girl of My Dreams at the Nelson
The Girl of My Dreams, a distinct musical entertainment, will be given at the Nelson next Wednesday evening, December 6. Reports from the Illinois theater in Chicago say the piece had its premiere and summer run and is rarely seen.
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Nelson
Illinois Theater
Chicago
Broadway Curtain Falls On Across the Great Divide
Last night marked the final performance of Across the Great Divide by the Lillian Maxwell company at the Broadway. Beginning tonight The Convict and the Girl will be presented with Mr Montgomery and Miss Maxwell in leading roles. A toy matinee is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
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Lillian Maxwell Company
Broadway
Mr. Montgomery
Miss Maxwell
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