First Woman Named Delegate to National Democratic Convention
Mrs. A B Pyke of Lakewood, chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County women’s Democratic committee, is announced as the first woman delegate to a national political convention. W B Gongwer confirms the appointment as several western states plan to send women delegates but have not named them.
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Sileveland
A .B. Pyke
Lakewood
Women’s Democratic Committee
Cuyahoga County
W. B. Gongwer
Democratic
Cleveland
Memorial fund grows with Indiana city donations
Princeton and Winamac joined Indianapolis in contributing to the memorial fund of the Women's Press Club of Indiana. Winamac sent 30 dollars via Miss Helen M. Scott, while Princeton sent 19 dollars through donations from Mrs. James P. Witherspoon and others including the Coterie Club Tourist Club and Cosmos Club.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Princeton
Winamac
Indiana
Woman's Press Club of
The
Press Club
Helen M. Scott
Alva Levi
James P. Witherspoon
Eb, B. Funk
Coterie Club
Chih
Cosmos Club
Boxes All Sold At B Y P U Social
The First Baptist church B Y P U social Friday night drew a modest crowd but all boxes were sold and the evening proved enjoyable. The B Y P U group is a leading church organization in the city and stays active with events.
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First Baptist Church
New Guthrie and Sumpus Firm Forms in West Broadway
William Sumpus, longtime timer in J He Guthrie’s tin and sheet metal shop, buys half interest and partners with Guthrie. The new firm, Guthrie and Sumpus, forms about a week ago in Kidd block, with plans to expand into skylights and metal tanks production and increase plant capacity.
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William Sumpus
J. He. Guthrie
Kidd Block
West
Broadway
de Guthrie & Snurpus
Correction Notice on Wolfe Co. Sale Opening Date Change
The Philadelphia Underselling Co. corrects an error in the ad about the opening date of the sale of H. E. Wolfe & Co. stock and fixtures. The sale starts at 9 o clock tomorrow morning, not December 31 as previously stated. opening date now January 31.
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Philadelphia
H. E. Wolfe & Co
Sheriff Delivers Suspect In Posey County Bank Robbery
Sheriff Flowers returned from Mt Vernon with Raymond Dennis in custody for a Cynthiana bank robbery valued at $6,000 in cash and bonds. The alleged wife Mrs Christie Stull stayed behind in Evansville before returning to the city. Dennis was identified as the tall man by Z T Emerson of the Cynthiana bank.
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Flowers
Mt. Vernon
Raymond Dennis
Posey
Cynthiana
Christie Stull
Dennis
Evansville
Bennis
Pose
BE. A. Torrance
B.S. Rosé
Man
Jesus
T. A. Coleman
Oakland City
Oakland City: College Orchestra
Roger D. Schaefer
Jed
Grover:w. Sims
County Agents Urged to Preserve Farm Support in Congress
Representatives of agriculture from several states including G I Christie of Purdue and John G Brown urged the House agriculture committee not to cut county agent funding. They argued county agents boost food production and warned reductions would shrink the rural economy, noting Indiana resignations and looming drops in wheat and pig output due to lower staff.
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Washington
Agriculture
G. I. Christie
Purdue University
John G. Brown
Indiana Federation of Farmer’s Associations
Agriculture Committee
House of Representatives
Congress
Gr. Christie
United States Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Christie
Fireman's Ball Draws Thirty Couples at Odd Fellows Hall
Fireman's ball held Thursday night at the Odd Fellows hall drew thirty couples. Oakland City orchestra provided the music. Despite social success, the event yielded limited financial benefit for the fire department.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Oakland City Orchestra
Fire Department
Transfer of Princeton property records to County Treasurer
The transfer of taxable property records for Princeton and Gibson County has been sent to County Treasurer Witherspoon and placed on file. Tax receipts have been prepared and may be paid daily to avoid the spring rush.
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Princeton
Gibson County
County
Witherspoon
Death in chair ends famed bandit Hamby's life at Sing Sing
Gordon Fawcett Hamby, famed thief and adventurer known as Jay B. Allan, died in the Sing Sing electric chair at 11:18 p.m. after a December Brooklyn bank killing and a national crime spree. He faced his last hours calmly, lit a cigarette, refused chaplains, and left a defiant farewell. The body was buried in the prison yard without ceremony.
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Ossining
N. Y
Gordon Fawcett
Hamby
IR Sing Sing
East Brooklyn
Warden Lawes
Jay B. Allan
Gov. Smith
Chicago
Francisco
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburg
California
Tacoma
Father Cashin
Two Men Found Shot in Snowbank in Cleveland Vendetta Suspected
In Cleveland two men were found shot to death in a snowbank. Letters on the bodies point to a vendetta connected to a New York film company stationary. A third man reportedly seen later by pedestrians was not located by police.
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Cleveland
New York
Expect Action on Rail Bill in Congress Early Next Month
Washington reports final agreement between house and senate conferees on the railroads bill. it is believed certain to pass early next month to permit returning the rail lines to owners by March 1. The majority favors restoration despite labor and other groups pushing for extended government control. Anti strike provisions likely in the conference report.
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United Press
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Jailer Foils Jail Break Plan Aimed at Freeing Convicted Murderer
Los Angeles police report jailer George Gallagher thwarted a planned escape by Harris and nine others including Harry S. New. He found a heavy club files and a hack saw on a bank robber in the county jail. Bond for New likely abandoned as appeal proceeds.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
George Gallagher
Harry S. New
Gallagher
Harris
New
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Tax Commission Increase
The Indiana appellate court sustained the State Board of Tax Commissioners in raising property valuations, overturning Judge Hay’s injunction that blocked tax collection in Marion county. The ruling may affect tax plans for a special legislative session and impacts revenue for counties schools hospitals and bond payments.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
State Board of Tax
Hay
Marion County
State Board of Tax Comissionere
Weather figures compare today with last year’s day
The report notes temperatures from 50 to 54 degrees with Burton's record showing the average for the same date last year at 45 degrees. It mentions Mr and Mrs George Romershausen visiting from Haybstadt.
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A. BR
Burton
George Romershausen
Rural schools in Indiana face pay gap and staffing strain
At the Southern Indiana farmers' short course in Oakland City, Superintendent Hines warned rural schools lag in pay and days per year. He cited $414 average teacher pay, far below city salaries, and an average 137 day term with one teacher handling multiple classes. Recommendations included adjoining land for agricultural instruction and stronger farming organization.
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Oakland
City
Ind
Fana Farmers
Cronbach
Hines
Warren T. McCrey
Kentland
Indiana
McCray
J. J. ‘Brown
Farmers’ Association
Norris Douglas
Crawfordsville
Indiana Federation of Farmers
J. G. Brown
Washington
Eighteen New Pupils Enter City Junior High
Eighteen new pupils of the city junior high have entered the high school this week after completing grade work. Graduations exercises were held at the close of the present term, marking post graduate studies for some students.
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Grad Wation
Eserciges
Federal Reserve Criticisms Highlight Finance Speech
The text records a January speech by Gov Luce criticizing federal monetary policy. He cites a proposed $550 per family figure and a claim of issuing $3,000,006,000 in notes, warning of a looming financial crisis as the Fed system is described as failing to stand firm.
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Ashington
United States
Federal
Teearse
Luce
Federal Reserve System
Soviet Gold Flows to Moscow Amid Propaganda Warnings
Martene Martens testified to the foreign relations committee about a steady stream of Russian gold reaching Soviet headquarters by couriers. He refused to reveal underground circulation details and was warned against circulating Soviet propaganda in senate hearings. A Morris & Co. contract from Chicago to sell fifteen million pounds of meat to the Soviet government is set to be paid with Russian gold when trade resumes.
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Washington
Ag World Powera
Ludwig
Ask
Martene
Foreign Relations Commission
Martens
America
Russia
Morris & Co., Meat Packers
Chicago
Dell
Indiana Prohibition Ruling Bans Whiskey Sales
Indianapolis January 30. Federal prohibition agent Charles A Harbinson announces no permits will be issued for the sale of whiskey for medicinal use in Indiana. Only grain alcohol from druggists on prescription will be allowed. The federal government will not interfere with state laws.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Charles A. Harbinton
Harbinson
Illness Strikes Mrs Bottom and Daughter at Gibson Street Home
Mrs M L Bottom and her young daughter Virginia are reported seriously ill at their residence on South Gibson Street. Neighbors say the household is coping with an unspecified illness and awaiting medical attention.
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Wellington
Ellington
H. G. May
HW. Guthrie
William Snurpus
Levi's
Prof
John J. ‘Brown
Prenceton
Fire Fighters
Gordon Fawcett Hamby
Hev Tair
Harry
S. New
Istate
J.A. McCarty
Vanderburs
Mr. McCarty
Fr. Branch
Claud Thompson
Ben Crawford
Lady Hoover
Pierce Poultry Company
Kirkwood, Mo
Luenza
Wright
Shoptaugh’s
Liquid Veneer
Scantlin
Harding & Miller Music Co
Oldsmobile
Scripp’s Booth
Austin Garage CO
Guthrie
Davis & Wither
Cash and Carry Grocery
East Broadway
Buick Motor Cars
Joyce Bldg
North West St
Princeton Novelty Works
E. R. Geiselman
W. Broadway
Studebaker and
Briscoe
Reinhart Motor Co
Morris
A. A. Reinhart
Auto Supply House
Welborn & Criswell C
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