Brit ish dirigible R-34 to begin return flight tomorrow
MINEOLA L I July 4 The British dirigible R-34, which completed its trans Atlantic flight yesterday, will start the return trip at 8 tomorrow morning if weather favors. Major General Charleton announced the plan and the ship will be escorted by a flight over New York. The return journey should be shorter due to favorable winds and American officials inspected the craft this afternoon. Mrs Vellam G McAdoo and Mrs Francis Sayre, daughters of President Wilson, are expected to visit the dirigible later today.
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Mineola
Charleton
New York
Navy
Vellam G. McAdoo
Francis Sayre
Wilson
Workmen Return to Jobs After Shutdown
Most Southern shops workers in the city have been recalled to their old positions and wages. The layoffs stemmed from a failed congressional appropriation and a Republican filibuster during the last session. With harvest season underway, demand remained high and workers were quickly rehired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Repubicans
League of Nations
Coal Is Struck At Byers Well Drilling Progress
George Webster, contractor for drilling the Byers well in the new southeast field, said Sunday night the well is about 800 feet deep and that casing will be sunk in coming days. Last week seven and five foot coal veins were drilled as interest grows and crowds watch the work on the first Sunday since operations began.
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George Webster
Byers
New Southeast
Bathing Suits That Feel Good and Look Right on Beach
A seller touts men’s bathing suits emphasizing comfort and fit. The ad targets first time buyers and promises suits that don’t bind or shrink, aiming to attract men seeking practical, attractive swimwear for the beach.
County Commissioners Sell Bonds for J B French Road
The Union township project bonds sold this afternoon to Citizens Trust and Savings Bank of this city. The $12,500 issue funds the J B French road improvement near the county poor farm, connecting the north south road and continuing south. A Gibson county memorial coliseum project will be discussed Saturday at 2 PM as Auditor Armstrong sets the hearing time.
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Union Township
Citizens Trust and Savings Bank
Gibson County Memorial Coliseum
Armstrong
Local Markets and Indianapolis Grain and Livestock Prices
Local markets show butter fat at 52 and various poultry prices. Indianapolis grain lists corn at 1.88 a bushel No 3 yellow oats 73 to 74, hay prices 35.50 to 36.00 for timothy and 27.50 to 28.00 for clover. Hog receipts 9,500 with bids 22.00 to 22.10 for heavies. steers 12.50 to 16.00. cows and heifers 5.00 to 15.00. Top hog price 6.00. The note urges trust in the publisher’s space for public trust in trade.
Congress Plans Sweeping Omnibus Bill
Washington July 1 A sweeping omnibus bill to curb radicals will be introduced in Congress. Senator Nelson Minnesota chairman of the Senate judiciary committee said it will unify parts of a dozen or more pending bills into a single act. The committee uses findings from last spring’s radicalism investigation.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
Nelson
Minnesota
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Forty Executed in Budapest Revolt Trials
Forty two people were executed and 36 imprisoned after revolutionary court martials in Budapest. Authorities announced more than one thousand further trials are planned.
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Budapest
Meeting Notice and Beach Ad From Princeton Area
NOTICE of meeting of the duor Oy at Princeton Indiana on Friday July 18 1919 at 10 A M to appoint a new member to fill a death vacancy and address other business James H Armstrong Auditor Gibson County dated July 7 1919 Busy Bee Bathing Beach opens at Cunningham’s Ferry on Knox county side with suit rentals changing booths sandwiches and drinks Hunt Bros advertise community venue market notes
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Princeton
Indiana
George T. Keneipp
James H. Armstrong
Gibson County
Busy Bee
Cunningham’s Ferry
Knox County
Hunt Bros
British airship B-34 completes trans Atlantic flight
The British dirigible B-34 finished its 3170 mile trans Atlantic voyage in 108 hours 12 minutes landing at Roosevelt field and may begin return flight late today after rushed overhauling and refueling. Unconfirmed reports from Roosevelt field indicate possible departure this evening.
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Mineola
L. A
Roosevelt Field
Thieves Target Police Auto Spark City Outcry in Indianapolis
A column decries auto thefts in Indianapolis where three to four dozen cars vanish daily and police vehicles are stolen. It notes the minimal penalties for thieves, complains of rising lawlessness, and calls for political change to penalize thieves longer. Also mentions local visits by E J Ellerbush and others.
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Indianapolis
Tudianapolis
Ife
Indianapolis News
Baptist Church Urgent Women’s Meeting Moved to Church
The women’s meeting moved from Mrs. Thomas O’Neal’s home to the church Tuesday at 2 30 PM. All ladies urged to attend. B Y P U officers council meet Tuesday night at Miss Lottie King’s home. Fifth Chapter on prayer for Wednesday. Choir practice Friday. Saturday prayer meeting at 7 30 for the sick and distressed and Sunday services. A A Cohn Pastor.
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Thomas O’neal
Lottie King
Monroe Street
James
Townsend Family Leaves Francisco for Pontiac Home
Mrs. C. E. Townsend and children from Terre Haute visited Francisco relatives then departed Friday to join her husband in Pontiac Michigan where they will make their future home. Misses Peart and Elizabeth Jolson who vacationed with their sister Mrs. Frank Heisley left Sunday for Terre Haute to resume work as elevator operators at the Trust Building.
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Francisco
Ind
Democrat
C. Eb, Townsend
Terre Haute
Pontiac
Mich
Peart
Elizabeth Jolson
Frank Heisley
Trust Building
Returned Yanks Reach Home and Camp Mills Post
Fred Shuel has been discharged after nine months overseas and returning from Camp Mills. Captain Basil McGregor arrives in the U S with Northwestern troops and may be home soon. Sergt Virgil Seaman reaches Camp Merritt after ten months overseas and expects muster out shortly. Iris C Hamilton arrives at Camp Mills after a year overseas with the 278th Aerial Squadron.
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Fred Shuel
Camp Mills
L. N. Seaman
South Seminary Street
Sergi
Virgil Seaman
Camp Merritt
N. J
Quartermaster Corps
Curtis Hamilton
East State Street
Iris C. Hamilton
278Th
Club Meetings Announced By Local Churches
The Loyal Women’s Club of Broadway Christian church will meet Tuesday at 2 30 pm with Mrs Alex Johnson and Mrs Barnhill Bruce at their South Seminary Street home. The Women’s Home Missionary Society of First Methodist meets Tuesday evening at 7 30 at Mrs Maggie Hopkins north Hart Street. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of Gibson Street M E meets Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs Thomas Finney’s home South Princes Street. Mrs Vinney to lead devotions. mite box urged.
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Loyal Women’s Club
Broadway Christian Church
Alex Johnson
Barnhill Bruce
South Seminary Street
Women's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Maggie Hopkins
North Hart Street
Women's Foreign Missionary Society of
Gibson Street M. E
Thomas Finney
South Princes Street
Vinney
Munford Brothers Visit Mother in Town
Dr. Sam Munford of Philadelphia and Major R. B. Munford of Jeffersonville, former Princeton Company M captain, are visiting their mother Mrs. B. E. Munford on north Main Street. They are warmly greeted by many friends. Dr. Munford served in the army medical department.
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Sam Munford
Philadelphia
R. 8. Munford
Jeffersonville
Princeton
E. Munford
North Mainstreet
Munford
Medical Department
Army
License To Wed Couples From Gibson County
Noma E. Clark aged 24 from Gibson County marries Lewis Tichenor aged 25 farmer of Gibson County. Martha Alice Cole aged 33 from Poseyville ties wedding knot with Isaac Robinson aged 37.
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Noma E. Clark
Gibson County
Lewis Tichenor
Farmer
Gibson
Martha Alice Cole
Isaac Robinson
Poseyville
State vs Lymen Sweitzger Adultery Case In Court
Police court reports the case State vs Lymen Sweitzger and Mrs Mattie Curl of East Water Street with whom he boarded charged with adultery. Jury reported inability to reach agreement after about an hour of deliberation.
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State
Lymen Sweitzger
Mattie Curl
East Water Street
Local Residents Visit as Temperature Climbs
Today’s high reached 93 degrees and a low of 68 as local residents and visitors arrived and departed. Mr. and Mrs. James Moore and son Billie traveled from Lexington Kentucky after visiting east Broadway. Rudolph Vollmer of Louisville spent the weekend with his parents on east Broadway. Miss Lillian Carter of Vincennes visited Mrs. Henry Barr. Mrs. A B Morgan returned to Brazil after two weeks with her son J A Morgan. Mrs. Dora Cassidy of Hazleton was seen in the city.
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E J. Ellerbush
Evansville
John
Orba Jones
Hasleton
James Moore
Billie
M. L. Stewart
East Broadway
Lexington
Rudolph Vollmer
Louisville
Herman Vollmer
Lillian Carter
Vincennes
Henry Barr
A. B. Morgan
Brazil
J. A. Morgan
Dora’ Cassidy
Hazleton
Thankful thanks for support during father Joseph Wilhite’s illness and death
The Wilhite family extends heartfelt gratitude to those who offered kindness during the illness and passing of beloved father Joseph Wilhite. Special thanks go to friends neighbors and shop employees for the floral offerings. Mr and Mrs Joseph Wilhite and Lawrence Wilhite note appreciation.
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Joseph Wilhite
Joseph Wilhtite
Lawrence Wilhite
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