Santa Barbara Rocked by Triple Earthquake Damage
Three strong shocks hit Santa Barbara California causing widespread ruin on the main streets and two large hotels. The famous mission was destroyed as tremors toppled trees and damaged partially mined structures. no new dam age reported as aftershocks subsided.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Anta Barbara
Channel
Richmond
Arlington Hotel
Arling
California Missions
Aew Momen
California Cities Shake as Quakes Trigger Wide Damage
San Francisco area tremors reach Salinas Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Santa Barbara endures a brutal sequence that wrecks the city center destroys the mission and injures and possibly kills dozens as emergency crews scramble to avert further collapse.
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San Francisco
Salinas
Santa Cruz
Watsonville
Ban, Francisco
Santa Paulbara
Ohio Woman Fractures Hip After Fall in Patoka Vicinity
Mrs I J Cox of Marion Ohio suffered a fractured hip after a fall while visiting relatives in Patoka area. She was taken to Centralian Hospital for X rays, then moved to her sister Miss Noy Blankinship’s home where doctors set the fracture and she is reported doing nicely.
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I. J. Cox
Marion
Verney
Patoka
J. T
Centralian Hospital
Noy Blankinship
Baldwin couple depart for month in Quincy
R. T. Baldwin and his wife left on Thursday for a month in Quincy to visit friends and relatives, with stops along the way both going and returning.
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R. T. Baldwin
Quincy
Nokomis Miner Killed Demonstrating Electrical Equipment
John Joseph Brooks of Nokomis died Friday afternoon while showing an electrical mining machine. A mistaken shutoff activated the current during the demonstration, causing electrocution. no other injuries were reported. Brooks had moved from Nokomis to the Nason mine after its closure.
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Nason, I
John Joseph Brooks
Nokomis
Brooks
Nason
Illinois Congressman Bill Arnold Defends Postal Rates
San Diego’s Sun lauds Illinois Congressman Bill Arnold as a strong postal advocate. The piece hints at efforts to cut postal rates to protect carriers’ salaries and suggests a future campaign strategy tied to California voters.
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San Diego
California
The
Sun
Billy
Post Office
Bill
Arnold
Prospects Good Amid Heavy Rainfall Report
The weeklong rainfall boosted section prospects with oats growing tall and some already cut. Wheat appears of little value while corn is fine and red top grazing is shortened by dry weather. Pastures remain good and people foresee better times despite recurring drawbacks.
New York Interscholastic Rule Tightens Eligibility
A new ruling by the State public high school athletic association requires candidates to pass at least nine school credit hours in the prior semester to participate. To represent a school, a passing grade must be maintained in at least 14 hours of work.
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New York
Virginia Educational Ratings Improve County Standards
The 1923 24 Virginia general educational rating rose above 50 in all counties with 58 counties over 70 percent. The State Department of Education notes progress since 1919 20 when 23 counties were below 50 and 1922 23 when only 3 remained under 50.
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Virginias
State Department of Education
Vision screening in schools urged for better eye care
Experts from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Education estimate ten percent of school children need glasses while only half have ever had vision tested. Laws exist in forty two states, but officials’ vigilance is deemed more vital than new regulations.
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Department of the Interior
Bureau of Education
Old Home Town Folks Return To Patoka
Mrs Gray arrived in Patoka to begin a permanent stay in the old town. Mr and Mrs Crosby returned and are now at home to many old-time friends. The Carters will continue living in the east part of the house while the Crosbies occupy the west.
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Crosby
Clinton Residents Visit Over Fourth
Henry Griffin and wife joined Misses Florence and Maud Alexander daughters of Louie Alexander, all of Clinton, to spend the Fourth with relatives and friends on Wednesday morning.
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Henry Griffin
Florence
Maud Alexander
Louie Alexander
Clinton
Shepherd acquitted of germ murder in McClintock case
William Darling Shepherd was acquitted of murdering his foster son William Nelson McClintock using typhoid germs. The jury deliberated five hours and forty minutes, and declined to reveal balloting details. Shepherd walked free from Cook County Jail but faces another murder charge. bail was allowed on bond.
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Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Shepherd
Cook County
Thomas J. Lynch
Billy McClintock
Emma Nelson McClintock
Billy
Stewart
Crowe
O’brien
Farman
Marchand
Olson
Baseball game slated for July Fourth in Patoka area
Manager Belcher and Johnny Simcox in Odin and Salem Wednesday booked the E I ball club for a Saturday evening match. Patoka plans a real lineup with Meadors as pitcher. The game funds the cemetery fund and will be played to a high class standard. First pitch at 3 00 P M.
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Belcher
Johnny
Simcox
Odin
Salem
E. I
Patoka
Meadors
Cemetery Fund
Drawing Day Draws Crowd at Merchants Association Event
Wednesday evening drawing drew a large crowd with many new faces and held tickets. Prizes went to A. A. Griffin, Mrs. Fred Lett, Raymond Chandler, Loren Carter, Mrs. Fannie Chandler, Florence Rielman, Mrs. Nellie Gilley, Mrs. Mary Rose man, Mrs. C. W. Martin, Wayne Campbell, Chas Meseke, A. D. Nichols, August Ververs, Mrs. E. Belcher, Mrs. F. A. Green.
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The
Merchants Association
A. A. Griffin
Fred Lett
Raymond Chandler
Loren Carter
Fannie Chandler
Florence Rielman
Nellie Gilley
Mary Roseman
C. W. Martin
Wayne Campbell
Chas. Meseke
A. D. Nichols
August Ververs
E. Belcher
F. A. Green
Masons Confer Royal Arch Degrees in Centralia Event
Dr Murfin D A Nattier D F Blankinship George Wasem and J M Emerson attended the conferring of Royal Arch Masonic Degrees in Centralia last Tuesday with Centralia team in the afternoon and Mt Vernon team in the evening a 6 o clock banquet in the Masonic dining room drew about 150 attendees.
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Dr. Murfin
D. A. Nattier
D. F. Blankinship
George Wasem
J. M. Emerson
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Masonic
Federal government expected to end year with $245 million surplus
Washington reports the federal government will finish the fiscal year with a surplus exceeding 245 million dollars, far above prior estimates. Income tax receipts through June 25 total about 8.75 billion dollars, with June quarterly payments still coming in.
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Washington
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Picnic Plans Rain or Shine at Legion Hall
Cemetery group invites locals to a community picnic this Saturday with dinner and supper at the Legion Hall. Organizers promise a wholesome day of socializing with neighbors and friends under good weather or if rain arrives.
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Legion Hall
Patokas
Baptist Y P U Rally Draws Wide Attendance
The B Y P U rally at the Baptist church drew a large audience with representation from most associations. A two hour program featured talks on standard work differences and a Patoka youth playlet, followed by a keynote address by State Secretary L W Wiley.
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The
Baptist Church
Rehoboth Association
Eld. H. Etter
Vandalia
Bershie
Salem
Patoka
L. W. Wiley
du Quoin
New Harmony
Centralia
Bear Creek
Shobonier
Zion Hill
Central City
Eld
Faulon
Ewing
Kaskaskia Association
W. F. Cox
Glenridge
Martinsville Woman Plans Indefinite Stay With Sister
Miss Pauline Altom of Martinsville visits her sister Mrs. Walter Parks for an indefinite stay. She is also visiting Miss Chelo Etter of Centralia for a few days this week.
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Pauline Altom
Martinsville
Walter Parks
Chelo Etter
Centralia
Vacationing in Colorado Includes Gardens and Penitentiary Visit
Mrs Elizabeth Williams of this place and Mrs Bessie Schmidt of Springfield report a three week trip to Colorado. They will visit Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Seven Falls Cave of the Winds Garden of the Gods and the penitentiary. Mrs Williams sends two one dollar bills to the cemetery fund and will miss the Fourth to help.
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Elizabeth Williams
Bessie Schmidt
Springfield
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Seven Falls
Cave of the Winds
Garden of the Gods
Williams
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mrs. Chas Lutz
Relatives and neighbors gathered at Mrs. Chas Lutz home last Sunday to celebrate her birthday. Sixty attendees enjoyed a noon buffet and after dinner played games and sang victrola music. Guests included the Troutt and Foltz families, Lutz relatives, Ahlf and Steele families, Bopp and Snyder families, Miss Marie Thomas of Shattuc, and guests from St. Louis.
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Chas
Lutz
John Troutt
Relza Troutt
Sandoval
Jake Foltz
Kentucky Weslyan College Quartette At Local Venues
The Kentucky Weslyan College Quartette failed to reach Patoka on time for their planned stop. They performed at the M EB South church on Sunday evening and gave a popular concert at the Legion Hall Monday night. Four young men represented the college in a lively show that drew large applause.
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Kentucky Weslyan College
Patoka
M EB. South Church
Legion Hall
Building Architect Visited On Monday For New Patoka Building
Link Reed and Maurice Robbins of Vandalia accompanied Mr. Wagner of Decatur the architect on the proposed new building here on a business trip Monday evening. Reed is a building contractor in Patoka and Robbins was formerly a knight of the road. Plans for the new building are being prepared under two separate approaches and contract letting will occur soon.
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Link Reed
Maurice Robbins
Vandalia
Wagner
Decatur
Reed
Patoka
Robbins
Millions of Violators and Pressalarmed Prohibition Debate
The Illinois State Journal, reprinting the Chicago Tribune critique, argues millions have long violated liquor laws and questions any new threat from enforcement. It contrasts past lax enforcement with present efforts, insisting public sentiment now supports stricter liquor law enforcement.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Republic
Haman
Illinois State Journal
Quake Shakes Montana Cities Across State
A powerful series of earthquakes rocked two thirds of Montana striking Billings Butte Anaconda Great Falls Missoula Livingston and Helena. Trains were halted by avalanches near Lombard while rescue runs formed for stranded tourists. No lives were lost but property damage reported including collapsed buildings and cracked hotel walls.
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Billings
Mont
Montana
Pantie
Butte
Anaconda
Great Falls
Missoula
Livingston
Helena
Milwaukee Road
Northern Pacific
Lombard
Logan
Yellowstone
Milwaukee and St.Paul
Harlow ‘Town
Three Forks
Jardine Park
Yellowstone Park
Horace M. Alright
Ellowstone Park
Albright
Gros Ventre River
Jackson
Wyo
Bozeman
Livingston Roundhouse
Parks Family Trip and Decatur Visit Report
Mr and Mrs W L Parks and daughter Mrs Clara Stephens and Miss Pauline Altom motored to St Louis Monday evening. D F P Blankinship spent last Sunday with relatives in Decatur.
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W. L. Parks
Clara Stephens
Pauline Altom
St. Louis
D. FP. Blankinship
Decatur
Six of family killed as car struck interurban near Bloomington
A car carrying the Beaver family was struck by an LTT interurban seven miles west of Bloomington New Jersey. Six family members died and a newborn perished. Zora Beaver survived with critical injuries while others were injured or shaken. The interurban derailed, officials reported no other fatalities among passengers.
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Bloomington
Linoise
Here
Loomington
L. M. Beaver
Zellla Beaver
Loretta Beaver
Is Beaver
Jessie Beaver
Neworn
Zora Beaver
Zora
Birth Notice for Clinton Family Boy
Born Sunday June 28 to Mr and Mrs Edw Pombier of Clinton a son at the home of the latter's father in Morgan of Postersburg.
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Edw. Pombier
Clinton
Li Morgan
Postersburg
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