Italy Moves Toward Action After Greek Reply Rejected
In Geneva and Rome reports confirm Italy plans a hard response to Greece after a rejected Greek note. Italian torpedo boats near Corfu await orders to demand surrender of the Corfu garrison as Mussolini’s cabinet backs aggressive measures and Greek correspondents are ordered to depart Italy.
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Miners Accept Gov Pinchot Plan For Wage Talks Basis
Miners inform Gov Pinchot they will preliminarily accept his settlement plan and see it as a path to reopen wage negotiations with anthracite operators. Operators reject a ten percent raise as unjustified but will consider an eight hour day and acknowledge union status. Governors action could spur renewed talks.
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Champion Bouts Set for Immediate Nightcard
New York August 31 Tonight at Peto Grounds Harry Greb the Pittsburg windmill challenges Johnny Wilson of Boston for the world middleweight crown in a 15 round bout. Two more title fights follow with Johnny Dundee vs Leonard for the lightweight crown next Wednesday and Jack Dempsey vs Luis Firpo for heavyweight honors the following week.
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Pittsburg
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Gibson County to Exhibit Striking Limestone Display at State Fair
County Agent Virgil Mood designed a panoramic 12 by 20 foot exhibit by W. J. Walsh showing limestone use in Gibson County. The display features a map, a miniature farm with an electric train and 47 limestone cars, and inscriptions claiming large yield increases and crop value gains from limestone usage. Mood will transport the exhibit to Indianapolis for the state fair.
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Relations With Mexico Resumed Announcement
The United States and Mexico will resume diplomatic relations following the American-Mexican conference held May 14 to August in Mexico City. The announcement signals recognition of the Obregon government and cites recommendations from their commissioners.
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Three Die In Rose Dale Outbreak In Johnstown
A man flagged as dope crazed killed a policeman who tried to arrest him. The ensuing outbreak in Rose Dale left three dead and three others seriously hurt, with a police officer shot in the arm.
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Rosedale
Indiana Forecast Noting Clouds and Potential Thunderstorms
Increasing cloudiness likely bringing showers and thunderstorms late tonight into Saturday. Temperatures trend warm with Thursday highs near 90 and lows around 64. Last year’s Thursday reached 77 and 67 with .23 inches precipitation. Friday’s sunset at 6 22 and Saturday sunrise at 3 20.
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Increased Bell Rates Tonight in Indiana
Increased rates go into effect tonight across the Indiana Bell system. Many Indianapolis subscribers have changed their service class to a cheaper option.
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Labor Day Edition Notice in Daily Democrat
In observance of Labor Day the Daily Democrat will be issued before noon Monday Advertisers and contributors should note all ads for Monday’s paper must be in by Saturday evening.
Governors Financial Troubles Prompt Indiana Politicians Clamor
Business leaders rally to aid Governor McCray as creditors prepare to form a five member committee to oversee the governor’s affairs. Liabilities are estimated around 2 million dollars amid questions on resigning and property sales.
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New clew in Watson murder case follows
Indianapolis detectives chase a hot trail in the Robert Watson murder case with an arrest expected hourly. Mayor Shank and Capt. Roy Pope lead city investigators focusing on a parolee with a prison history as the suspected slayer in Indianapolis. Watson was stabbed by an unknown man two weeks ago.
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Pony Express Beaten Path Returns in Western Pageantry
St Joseph Missouri August 31 riders mounted to revive the pony express routes after 62 years. From St Joseph the riders carried US mail by horseback along a 2300 mile historic stage line illustrating the fore runner of railroads and air travel across the plains from the Missouri river to the Pacific coast.
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Siege of Klansmen Ends After All Night Battle
In Perth Amboy New Jersey a mob attacked 200 Ku Klux Klan members in an Odd Fellows hall. Police firemen and state constabulary finally removed the Klansmen at 5 AM as injured and arrests mounted.
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Woods Reunion Brings Clan Kin Together for Chicken Dinner
Descendants of pioneer Joseph Woods gathered at the fair grounds on Thursday to mark the clan anniversary with its famed chicken dinner. The event noted Woods 1809 settlement on Turkey Hill, three living grandchildren and two granddaughters in law among the attendees, as members shared recollections and renewed ties.
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Mary Ann Woods
Lucilla C. Miller
British Missionaries Shot by Bandits in China
The Rev. W. A. Whiteside and the Rev. F. G. Watt, British missionaries of the Church Missionary Society, were shot and killed by bandits in Szechwan province on August 14, according to a letter from Mienchow received here. Mienchow lies near the center of Szechwan in western China, with many Protestant mission stations nearby.
Gibson County Fair Fireworks Attract Big Nights Show
The Gibson County Fair Association presents fireworks programs on September 4 and 5 with new set pieces. A twenty one gun salute by Battery D opens Tuesday, followed by an immense image of Warren G Harding and his favorite tune. The sequence features twenty four pieces including Star and Stripes flames, American Legion emblem, long diagonal fire wheels, and a grand sunset at sea. A dramatic battle scene and Martha Washington’s Fan finale cap the display with bands and patriotic selections.
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Princeton
Warren G. Harding
Gibson County
For Sale Ad Declares Easy Furniture Sell Through Daily Democrat
A for sale advertisement urges readers not to burn or throw away old furniture but to sell it via a Daily Democrat for sale service. It invites readers to call the office and promises handling of the sale.
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