Griffitts Named Defendant In Indiana Telephone Suit
The Southern Indiana Telephone and Telegraph Company sues L. C. Griffitts in Jackson circuit court for misappropriation and conversion of 7515 dollars, seeking 8000 with interest. Reports indicate Griffitts resigned as president amid efforts by large investors to gain control of the company.
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Southern Indiana Telephone and Telegraph Company
L. C. Griffitts
Jackson
Indianapolis
Griffitte
Indiana
Jackson County Loan & Trust Company
Judge Cox Honored by Lawrence Bar
Judge James A. Cox, after twelve years on the Lawrence County circuit court bench, was honored by the Lawrence County Bar Association at a Bedford courtroom meeting. John Branaman, Brownstown, will succeed him at January term. gifts included a Gladstone bag, necktie, and shaving set. The bar adopted a resolution praising Cox and arranged for minutes.
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James A. Cox
Lawrence County
Lawrence County Bar Association
Bedford
Cox
John Branaman
Brownstown
Robert N. Palmer
Lawrence Association
Baptist Observer Editor Revisits City on Business
The Rev. T. J. Parsons of Indianapolis, editor of the Baptist Observer, stayed in the city today for business matters.
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T. J.parsons
Indianapolis
The
Baptist Observer
City Today
Dr J Hi Jones Office Closed For Two Months
A historical notice indicates that Dr J Hi Jones's office is closed for two months. Details on reason or reopening date are not provided in the fragment.
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J. Hi. Jones
City to start sewer tile work using local labor
City council approved buying 1 100 feet of concrete tile from Independent Concrete Co Indianapolis to begin the new sewer project between Von Fange ditch and Vehslage hill. City engineer Charles Mather will lead a local crew of about 25 and 132 men have registered for jobs. Once financing bonds are secured an in city tile plant may be established and all supplies bought locally. Right of way is secured and final preparations await bond issue.
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Indianapolis
Thee City
von Fange
Vehslage Hill
Charles Mather
Takes 5 Judges To Get Her A Divorce
Mrs. Marian Hanelin obtained a divorce from Dr. William B. Hanelin after 15 judges heard the case over two weeks. Superior Judge Rudolph Desart granted the decree on grounds of desertion, with cruelty charges waived. The couple wed July 31, 1907, and action began in August 1928 as files swelled to 49 pounds.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Marian Hanelin
William B. Hanelin
Rudolph Desart
Hanelins
Children Die in House Fire at Halsey Ranch Home
Portland dispatch reports Gordon Smith six, Oran Smith three, and Velma Seefeld eight died when Carl Seefeld’s rancher home at Halsey burned last night. A pet dog perished in the room with the children.
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Portland
Ore
Gordon
Oran Smith
Velma Seefeld
Carl Seefeld
Halsey Rancher
City Council Eyes Resurfacing Plan on Several Streets
The city council moved to have the city engineer draft plans for resurfacing Second and Chestnut streets Indianap oli and Jeffersonville Avenues and a public survey of property owners’ sentiments will follow in January. The Interstate Public Service Company may repair tracks to meet street levels, with potential costs ranging from 350,000 to 340,000.
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Second
Chestnut
Tipton
Indianapoli
Jeffersonville
Edward Massman
Board of Works
Interstate Public Service Company
Interstate
Interstate Company
Massinan
Ewing
Chestnut Streets
Chestnut Street
Third Street
Bruce Streets
Indianapolis Avenue
Jeffersonville Avenue
Royalist Troops Keep Peace After Spain Upheaval
Madrid reports loyal forces maintain order as monarchy consolidates victory after the Jaca revolt unfoldings. Major Ramon Franco and ten accomplices fled to Portugal, escaping by air. Portuguese officers initially welcomed them, then handed them to Lisbon for interment. Government vows continued martial law until subversives are rounded up and normalcy restored.
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Madrid
Spain
Jaca
Ramon Franco
Quepo de Llano
Alfonso
Portugal
Cuatras Vientos
Lisbon
Anna Laura Moore Dies This Morning
Anna Laura Moore aged fifty three died at her home at 7:30 this morning from complications. Born May 25 1877 in Jackson county she lived here all her life. Survived by husband James Moorefour sons Clifford Emory Leo and Leonard of this city one daughter Mrs Roy Simmons three brothers William Eugene Dempsey Allman Indianapolis two sisters Mrs Martha Mathers and Mrs Nonie Lewis Richmond and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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Anna Laura Moore
Ewing and
Third Streets
Moore
Jackson County
Brownstown
James Moore
Clifford
North Vernon
Emory
Leo
Leonard
City
Roy Simmons
William
Eugene
Dempsey Allman
Indianapolis
Martha Mathers
Nonie Lewis
Richmond
Masons Install Officers in Jackson Lodge Meeting
Jackson Lodge No. 146 F and A M conducted its regular meeting Monday night to elect and install officers. W M Charles L Kessler led the slate with Louis H Becker as S W, Claude E Gray as J W, Henry G Massman as secretary, Joseph S Mills as treasurer, James M Hamer as trustee, George L Hancock as J D, Noble A McCoy as S S, Harry McBride as J S, and Borden W Hatton as Tyler.
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Jackson Lodge No
A. M
Charles L. Kessler
W. M
Louis H. Becker
S. W
Claude E. Gray
J. W
Henry G. Massman
Joseph S. Mills
James M. Hamer
George L. Hancock
J. D
Noble A. McCoy
S. S
Harry McBride
J. S
Borden W. Hatton
Tyler
School Convocation At Shields High Morning Program
A varied convocation at Shields High School featured Norman J. Lasher, superintendent, urging proper school spirit. Mrs. Lasher performed readings, DeWitte Ogan demonstrated the flag code, and students closed with Christmas songs led by Miss Lillian Prewitt, with lyrics shown on a screen.
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Shields High School
Norman J. Lasher
Capone Records Seized in Melrose Park Raid
Chicago December 16 officers from the state's attorney's office raided the reputed headquarters of Al Capone's handbook operation in Melrose Park and seized records to be turned over to federal authorities for examination in connection with Capone's income. Eight men were arrested.
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Chicago
al Capone
Melrose Park
Capone
Oak Park Plans Steam Heated Dog Kennel Shelter
Chicago dispatch reports Oak Park city council will provide a steam heated shelter for stray dogs. The facility features twenty two kennels with upper and lower berths to protect animals from cold weather.
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Chicago
City Council of
Oak Park
Conferees Agree to Appropriation Bill Return to Senate
The 116,000,000 emergency employment measure is finalized by House and Senate conferees in a form allowing the President to allocate funds during emergencies. Democrats attack the move as hurried legislation, while Senator Robinson backs restoring the provision. Chairman Jones will file the report to the Senate, with a vote uncertain.
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Ty Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Hoover
Robinson
Jones
Senate Appropriations Committee
Court News: Indiana v Bean Guilty Plea in Burglary Case
Indiana State files arraignment and plea as Ernest Bean admits second degree burglary. Divorces granted in Carpenter matters. Bennett vs Barr receiver files final report. Nichter v Nichter. co operative Building & Loan foreclosure. Burkley appointed receiver. New cases Herndon divorce venued from Lawrence. Hunnefeld guardian petition.
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State of Indiana
Ernest Bean
Vivian Carpenter
Forrest Carpenter
Vivian Redman
Alfred H. Bennett
Mary Barr
Louis
Nichter
Frank Nichter
Co-Operative Building & Loan Association
Anna L. Bachus
Wm. HI
Burkley
Clarncy C. Herndon
Vivian Herndon
Lawrence County
Clarence Hunnefeld
Theodore Claybaker
Petition Flor Guardian
Rotary Origins Highlight Service Over Self
Charles B. Watkins, former district governor, spoke at the Seymour Rotary Club about Rotary’s origin, its emphasis on community service, and the one-person-per-business model that strengthens Rotary with ambassadors to share its ideals. He said Rotary’s success stems from its service approach and collaboration with existing community organizations.
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Seymour
Rotary Club
Elka
Charles Bh. Watkins
Muncie
Wavernore
Rotary
Galilean Hills
Watkins
Rotary — International
Dorence Vinson Dies of Double Pneumonia in Illinois
Dorence Vinson aged twenty seven died Monday at his Lawrenceville home from double pneumonia. The body will be brought to the city, arriving Wednesday afternoon, then to Voss Mortuary. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Methodist Church, Rev. C. A. Shake officiating. Burial in Riverview cemetery. He was son of Simeon and Ida Vinson. A brother was killed in World War. Survived by stepfather Joseph A. Stanton of Washington Indiana. Viewing at Voss Mortuary after arrival.
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Dorence Vinson
Lawrenceville
Illinois
Voss Mortuary
C. A. Shake
First Methodist Church
Riverview Cemetery
Mr. Vinson
Simeon
Ida Peacock Vinson
Joseph A. Stanton
Washington, Ind
North Chestnut Street
Pain in the Neck to Senator Allen
Washington December 16 Senator Henry J Allen of Kansas called the stream of job offers a pain in the neck He told President Hoover after a White House call that he does not want a job and prefers rest He added he believes he will not be offered any position people expect him to take.
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Washington
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
White House
Hoover
Bank Robbery at Clinton Bank Nets Thousands
Four or five masked men entered Citizens Bank of Clinton Indiana shortly after opening and forced five employees and a customer to lie on the floor. They escaped with several thousand dollars after forcing vault access and fled north. a car fire cut their escape and posses formed quickly. Authorities expect capture momentarily as the robbers showed impatience in exiting the bank.
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Clinton
Ind
Citizens Bank
Lawrence Jackson
Man Confronts Stranger Over Overcoat Theft Tale
In Chicago on a December night a young man’s overcoat draws critical notice from Abraham gravity of the clothes others wear. A storekeeper Kravitz tries to sell him a suitable coat. The youth walks away, later Kravitz discovers his own coat is missing.
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Chicago
Abraham
Kravitz
Jazz Age Was the Horse in Question in Chicago Case
Miss Mary Rainey of Minneapolis testified that Jazz Age looked like the mauve decade at the start of the race. She accused Louis Stark of taking five dollars for advance information, charging him with lar ceny by Bailee. The case was dismissed after Stark was told the matter was pari mutuel and Rainey was absent when called.
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Chicago
Mary Rainey
Minneapolis
Louis Stark
Posses Continue To Search For Arson Murderer
Nashville December 16 Posses continued a diligent search for Paul Brown 28 who Monday night killed his parents Lee 65 and Mrs Brown and burned the home after wounding Chester Bunge 24. Authorities believe Brown shot his father through the heart and burned his mother alive as the house burned. Bunge remained in critical condition after being wounded in the arm and abdomen during the rampage.
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Associated Prema
Nashville
Possessia
Paul Brown
Lee Brown
Here
Young Brown
Chester Bunge
Brown
Cers
Bunge
Paul
Abomen
Wilkerson
Mrs. Brown
Investigate Voodoo Worship Outrages
Havana reports that police are probing claims of voodoo followers decapitating a child for a sacrificial offering to Chango. The article notes descendants of African slaves practice human sacrifice and authorities routinely break up secret meetings and seize ritual paraphernalia.
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Havana
Beeter Police
Chango
Mussolini decrees Rome campus zone for university buildings
Mussolini signs a decree creating a protected Roman area where only university buildings may be erected. The University of Rome reports a student population of 4,200, reflecting its growth and planning implications for the new zone.
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Mussolini
University of Rome
Weather Records Report by Seymour Water Co Observer
Riley Goble reports the weather record from the official local weather observer at Seymour Water Co pumping station. Temperatures reached a max of 29 and a min of 13 degrees. The river stage measured 2 inches above the low water mark.
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Riley Goble
The
Seymour Water Co
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