Return of Rockne to Indiana Delayed by Funeral Procession
The body of Knute Rockne arrived in Kansas City from the crash scene and began the journey to South Bend for the Notre Dame coach's funeral. His sons William and Knute Jr. traveled with mourners, as Father Mulcaire and Dr. Nigro accompanied them, with Mrs. Rockne expected to arrive later that night. Messages of condolence poured in from leaders including President Hoover, who praised Rockne's sportsmanship and national impact.
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Kansas City
Knuteradge
Kansas Cit
Southend
Ind
Notre Dame
Santa Fe
Kansas
Rockne
Kansas City Union Station
Rock‘Re
William
Knute
Charles Anderson
Michael ‘Mulcaire
D. M. Nigro
Coac
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
South Bend
Chicago
Mulake Seth
Igro
South
Washington
Hoover
Knute Rockne
Cottonwood Falls
Kan
Knuter Rockne
Fokker
April Fools In April Weather And Tragic Plane Crash
April first brings jokes and spring moods as Cottonwood Falls residents observe melting snow and warming clothes. A coroner’s jury begins work after the Trans-Continental Western Air Express crash, describing Knute Rockne and seven others among the victims and noting unclear causes and ongoing investigation.
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Cottonwood Falls
Kan
R. C. Blackburn
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Ship by Rail Meeting Friday at Elnora H S
A Friday night community meeting at Elnora high school will boost the ship by rail movement with Big Four speakers from Cin ora Evans Med H Witt Terre Haute Bowen and Petersburg. Musical entertainment by Elnora high school orchestra and Boost er Club urged farmers merchants and workers to attend for better times.
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Big Four Railroad Company
Elnora High School
Indiana
Big Four
Mnora
A. Radford
Cinora
E. M. Kelly
Evans
Med H. Witt
Terre Haute
Bowen
Terre, Haute
H. Valentine
Pi M. Fagan
W. H. Carter
Petersburg
Elnora Booster Club
Pen Synge.r
Glimpses of Rockne Intimate Moments Recalled
Fragments describe intimate Rockne scenes, mentioning Miami Florida and a car scene. References include medical figures and a guard named Jack Cannon, linking to 1929 spring foot ball memories and Rockne’s proximity to his team. The text mixes scattered details with incomplete dialogue.
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Pkne
Miami
Fla
Rockne
Bovis
Rock
Spring Foot
Jack Cannon
Feagans Reports Washington Weather Data
The monthly outlook by C. C. Feagans notes mean maximum 48, mean minimum 31.7, and mean 39.7 degrees for Washington. The extreme high reached 65 on the 23rd and the low fell to 24 on the 3rd, 11th, and 12th. Total precipitation was 3.82 inches, with 1.85 inches on the 7th as the greatest 24 hour amount.
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Washington
C. C. Feagans
Former Shoals Resident Dies at 95 in St Louis
Elizabeth Bruner 95 formerly of Shoals died Friday at her daughter's home in St Louis after a long life. Born Martha Slaughter she married John Bruner in 1854 and had nine children, six surviving. Surviving children include Martha Lemasters of Washington Neon Wiltie Bruner of Boals Dave Jane Bruner of Loogeo? and Mrs. Charles of Shoals. Also 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Elizabeth’ Bruner
St, Er
Wonen
Loogddtee
Ind
Elizabethh Bruner
St. Louis
Bruner
Slaughterpack
Johnson Bruner
Martha Lemasters
Washington Neon
Wiltie (Bruner
B.0als
Dave Jane
Loogeohe
Charle
Shoals
Miesers
Ss. Lan's
Holy Week Observances at St Simon Church
Holy Week at St Simon's Church outlines services from Thursday to Easter Sunday. The rites include Lauds, High Mass, adoration of the cross, and the Mass of the Presanctified with Holy Week themes, followed by the Way of the Cross on Good Friday. A special program features hymns and readings leading to Easter.
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St. Simon's
Thersday
Itgelt
Battman
H. Maery
Crist
H.ery
Redeemer
Cardinal ‘Connell
Iceen Basil
Mary Kirchner
Phair
Natives Headed to Safe Areas After Bank Collapse
Unclear text mentions Kendallville and Nobel City. A bank run or closure left $1,600,000 in deposits at risk. A body found at Bixler Lake linked to a death by suicide near the diving pier. Letters to Harold Shew, county coroner, and Irwil name the body’s location. Bank investigators have been at work for two weeks.
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Kendallville
Tai Ba
Nobel City. & Trust Company
Bixler Lake
Harold Shew
Irwil
Vincennes Retiree Honored by B&O Friends
Greeted as yard master for the Baltimore and Ohio, E. Cavey of Washington acted as toastmaster at a Union Depot banquet honoring 74 year old Hamer upon his pension retirement. About 70 B&O employees attended including oldtimers, with talks by Crump McEvilly Halk and Pritchett.
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G. A. Hamer
Vincennes
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Union Depot
Hamer
B. & C. Clelk
Flora
St. Louis
E. a.Cayey
Washington
Hamers
J. L. Crump
National Limited
P.2 McEvilly
E. Halk
Floyd Haskins
Pritchett
Mr. Cavey
Wakins Toy
K. c. ‘Cavey
H. J. Burkley
R. J. Saunders
D.L. Booth
R. D. Harris
OR. D. Dykens
D. EB. Pruitt. Holder
W. T. Morris
H. 8. Smith
A. S. Waller
J. D. Morris
J. B. Halk
J. McEvilly
Charles.Yar
M. A. McCarthy
Dayte , Ohio
Washington Navy to Evacuate Americans From Managua
The navy department reports the Chaumont will transport women and children from Managua to the Canal Zone. Admiral Smith speeds toward Corinto from Panama aboard a fast cruiser. The city remains partially ruined as fire and quake aftermath spread, with natives moved to protected areas and guard lines maintained to prevent further deaths.
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Washington, Ill
Navy Department
Managua
Special Service Squadron
Chaumont
Corinto
Nicaragua
Smith
Corinte
Panama
Canal Zone
Nicarague
National
D Toda
Mana Iue
Tropical Radio Company
Fra
Fifty Local Merchants Meet for Annual Gathering
Fifty local merchants gathered Tuesday night in Wrightfield to hear a representative from the National Credit Bureau Association discuss the benefits of this kind of credit network. The event also featured the election of directors for the coming year, with Hugh L. O Pennett among the attendees.
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Wrightfield
National Credit Bureau
Hugh L. O’ Pennett
Miles Rites Today Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for Miles were held this morning at a local church. Burial followed in a nearby cemetery.
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Miles
A'C
Woman Remains Discharged From Hospital To Home
Mrs. Carl Riker left Williamsburg hospital yesterday afternoon by ambulance and was taken to her home at 220 North Fourteenth Street.
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Carl Riker
Fourteenth Street
Wiljliame
Parochial Schools Observe Holy Week Vacation
Local parochial schools announce a vacation week through Tuesday, observing Holy Week. Students and staff plan to resume activities after the holiday, with St Simon and Mary Schools noting the scheduled break.
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Wantil
St. Simon Adiet
Mary
James Hatfield At Home After Wreck Near Champaign
Local youth James Hatfield, injured in a car accident near Champaign last Friday, has returned home to recover from the shock and minor injuries. He is staying with family for several days to regain strength and rest.
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James Hatfield
Champaign
B C Veterans to Hold Evening Meeting Tonight
The B and C Veterans Division 16 will meet tonight at 7:30 at West Exact fire station. All veterans and their spouses urged to attend.
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B. &C. Veterans Division 16
West
Hartford City News Editor Dead After Illness
Hartford City Indiana April 1 Edward Cox editor and publisher of the Hartford City News daily paper died at his home today of heart disease after a five day illness. He was active in Democratic politics and a former postmaster. A widow three sisters and ten children survive.
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Hartford City
Ind
Edward Cox
Hartford City News
Funeral service for Mrs Beth Caine held in Montgomery
Funeral services for Mrs Beth Caine were conducted at 9 o clock at St Peter's Bench in Montgomery with burial in the Parish cemetery.
Aftershock Blasts Managua Levels City and Kills Many
United Managua trenches, new shocks topple walls, spreading panic among survivors. Casualties soar with unofficial estimates up to 1150 dead and 3000 injured. Dying supplies and dwindling water and food worsen conditions as relief fleets arrive with aid.
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Managua
Eye of Kenneth Vance Injured in Accidental Eye Pen
Kenneth Vance son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Vance of East Walnut Street was injured when a pen point punctured the eye near the pupil this morning. Dr McKittrick treated him and said the wound is not serious if infection does not develop.
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Kenneth Vance
Eugene Vance
East Walnut Street
McKittrick
Johnny Johnson On Air Tonight From WOOU Station
Johnny Johnson and his orchestra will broadcast tonight from 10 30 to 11 over WOOU 814 kilocycles. The group performs from the Greater Hotel Lowry cafe in St Paul as Miss Jane Coan of Indianapolis and DeForest Coan of Hammond visit their parents Mr and Mrs W P Coan of East Walnut.
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Johnny Johnson
WOOU
Johnny
Lowry
St. Paul
Tonigh
Jane Coan
Indianapolis
DeForest Coan
Hammond
W. P. Coan
East Walnut
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