Ku Klux Klan Activity Rumor Surfaces in Princeton
A threatening letter signed by the Ku Klux Klan was sent to Herman Smith, a colored mechanic at Princeton Buick Co., prompting mayoral officials to initiate a post office investigation. The city pledges protection to Smith and any others facing intimidation, while noting no confirmed Klan organization in Princeton.
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Princeton Buick Co
South Prince Street
Princeton
Smith
Kn Klnxy Klan
Evansville
Niemeier
Post Office Department
Post Office
Ku Klux Ilan
Vincennes
FIGHTING RENEWED IN ILLINOIS MINE FIELDS
In Williamson county Illinois a fresh mine conflict left twenty four dead with many bodies found hanging from trees. Strike breakers were captured and some were shot as troops ready to move to the riot zone. The clash followed a 1000 strong sympathizer mob seizing mines and destruction of property.
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Herrin
Illinois
Marion
Williamson
Marshal Law
American Legion
Robert Hughes
United Mine Workers of America
Hugh Willis
International Board
180Th Infantry
Williamson County
Adj
Black
Cairo
Mt. Vernon
Salem
Bosse Estate Appraised At About $966000 In Probate
Appraisement papers filed in probate court show the late Benjamin Bosse estate valued at 966 157 11 exclusive of real estate bequests and 100 000 of insurance directed to Mrs Bosse. Bank vice president C B Enlow and D Ti Wertz of Maley Wertz Lumber co chaired the appraisal noting unassessed items and possible higher values. The total estate likely exceeds 1 100 000.
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Senate
Benjamin Bosse
Cc. B. Enlow
National City Bank
D. Ti. Wertz
Maley-Wertz Lumber Company
Charges allege Klan control over courts in Muncie case
Corr Asher, recently convicted on prohibition charges, claims in a motion for a new trial that Klansmen dominate federal and local offices in Indianapolis and Muncie. He names Clarence Venadum, Sheriff Hoffman, Venadum, and Wilbur Ry man as Klansmen, and accuses Cahill of deputy sheriff appointment and juror misconduct. Affidavits allege Cahill and others staged armed street stops.
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Muncie
Ind
Ku Klux Klan
Invisible Empire
Corr Asher
Indianapolis
Asher
Hoffman
Venadum
W. C. Cahil
Cahill
Deaths Jar Se Pasbee Brad Pae See Mazleton
June 22 funeral for Mrs Mary Hays 75 died Tuesday morning from heart disease at her home. The service was at the family home with Curtis Cummings in charge. She was widow of Green Hays and lifelong resident, Baptist church member. Surviving are daughters Mrs Florence Bruce and Terry Hays.
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Mazleton
Knd
Mary Hays
Henyrt
Hey
Curtis Cummings
Hays
Green Hays
Sheas
Baptist Church
Florence Bruce
Terry Hays
New Salvation Army Officers Arrive for Welcome Service
Lieut. Dawn Parsons and Lieut. Annice Armitage have arrived in the city and will be greeted with a welcome service tonight at the Hall.
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Salvation Army
Lieut
Dawn Parsons
Annice Armitage
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Indiana Power considers options on Princeton and Oakland City plants
The Indiana Power Co through its holding company takes another option on Princeton Light and Power Co and Oakland City lighting holdings. Majority stockholders favor sale pending approval. Plan is to connect 89 plants including Edwardsville and extend lines to Princeton and Oakland City with possible expansion of Princeton plant.
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Vincennes
Indiana Power Co
Princeton
Oakland City
Petersburg
Francisco
Somerville
Edwardsville
Lecturer of prominence to give address
Won. Charles H. Brough former Arkansas governor will lecture on America's Leadership of the World. He is the only governor to receive a philosophy degree from Johns Tippking University and the sole state chief executive elected without opposition. Brough is president of the National Good Roads Association.
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Charles H. Brough
Arkansas
America
Woodrow Wilson
Brough
John Tippking University
National Good Roads Association
John Tropkins University
Charles I. Brough
Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson Shot Dead in London
London reports Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson was killed outside his home in Eton Square. Police pursued two assailants after a running gun battle as startled residents watched. The War Office suspects extremism amid tensions over Ulster, with a police officer and a bystander wounded.
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London
Sir Henry Wilson
Eton Square
War Office
Trish
Ulster
James Craig
Henry
Guydington Square
Rany
Persenages
Wilson
Aemian
Narrow Bluevale Tragedy Narrow Bluevale Rescue A Near Drowning
Troy Westfall about 25 on a river trip with a party from this city and Oakland City nearly drowned in the Wabash near the Big Power Bridge. He was swept under twice before John Pierce and others reached him with a boat oar and kept his head above water until shore was reached. He recovered and suffered no lasting harm.
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Troy Westfall
Sain
Gad Murs
Chris Woethich
Princeton
Wabash
Powe Bridge
John Pisree
Westfall
Camper
Oakland City
Eddie Roush
Clarence Rumer
John Pierce
Tater
Roush
Pierce
College Students Held in Jail on Male Charge
Joseph FE Wellington Ray Moody and Harry D Seaman, said to be federal students at Oakland City College, were arrested near Oakland City after a 50 mile chase for liquor law violations. Their Dodge touring car was found in a ditch and a jug of liquor spilled at the scene.
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Herrin
Harrisburg
Eldorado
Carbondale
Joseph FE
Wellington
Ray Moody
Harry D. Seaman
Vincennes
Oakland City College
Aelock
Oakland City
J. J. Flowers
Virgil Compton
Moody
Seaman
Walter Arburn
Sheriff's Office
Flowers
Compton
Clarence (. Rumer
Elmer Jones
Cawood Riggs
Oaktains City
Attorney Rumer
Deputy Campton
Oil Refinery Possible in This City
TR A Cartright of Vicar Oil Co surveys Gibson and Jower Pike counties to judge if enough output warrants a refinery. He works with Charles G. Saylor of the Chamber of Commerce as they seek a favorable decision. If approved, a refinery may be built in this city.
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TR. A. Cartright
Vicar Oil Co
Gibson and
Jower Pike
Cartright
Charles G. Saylor
Chamber of Commerce
Girl Charged With Killing Child Freed
A Jasper jury found Mabel Lange not guilty of killing her infant born over a year earlier. Doctors testimed to her unsound mind at birth due to mental strain, and defense witnesses cited her good character. The charge claimed she threw the child into a vault after birth.
Physicians to Attend Banquet by Evansville Doctors
Drs. Rhodes Braselton Ziliak Burton Alexander Morris and Miller travel to Evansville this evening for a medical fraternity banquet at the Hotel McCurdy. Principal speaker is Dr. W A Bryan professor of surgery at Vanderbilt University who will discuss The Process of Repair.
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Rhodes
Braselton
Ziliak
Burton
Alexander
Morris and
Miller
Evansville
McCurdy
W. A. Bryan
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Indiana Forecast for Friday and Friday Night
Indiana weather bulletin notes generally fair conditions tonight and Friday. June 21 records show highest temperature 87 and lowest 64 with clear skies. yesterday’s comparison cites a 90 degree high and 70 degree low with no precipitation. 6 a.m. readings list today at 79 with sunset at 7 16 and sunrise tomorrow at 4 27.
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