Primary Slow in Filing for City Election May 7
Candidates in the city primary must file with city clerk W. B. Smith by the deadline Saturday. At noon today only four had filed two mayoral hopefuls and two council contenders. Many intend to run but have not yet filed. The law requires filing thirty days before the primary, so Friday and Saturday see a rally to meet the deadline. After filing, ballots will be prepared for the primary voting.
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Smith
Democratic Party
Gra
Fragmentary War Report From Mexico City Area
Fragmentary OCR notes describe movements near Naco and Almazan in Mexico with references to rebels and the central army. The text is incomplete and unclear on dates or outcomes, but implies ongoing conflict and shifting positions around regional towns.
Liquor Slaying and Perjury Charges Stir New Hampshire
In Geneva New Hampshire on April 4 two developments intensify interest in the Mrs DeKing disappearance case. Eugene Fairchild faces perjury charges tied to an affidavit that led to a search warrant. Deputy sheriffs hunt him in three towns as the case edges toward possible state legislative inquiry. Albert J Kelly, attorney for the DeKing family, says if Fairchild had not sworn Maisély to the affidavit the DeKing would be—pending further details.
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Genéva
Lillian Dein Aurora
Hugene Fairchild
Child
Fairchild
DeKing
Albert J. Kelly
Paris honors Ohio farm boy Myron Herrick envoy memory
An April ceremony in Paris, France pays tribute to Myron T. Herrick, an Ohio farm boy who rose to serve as American ambassador to Paris during challenging times. The event took place near Holy Trinity Cathedral as mourners remembered his service.
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Paris
France
Ohio
Myron T. Herrick
Vathasny
A Holy Trinity Cathedral
Indianapolis Leader Shumaker Returns Home From Prison
Dr. B S Shumaker rests at home after release from confinement for contempt of the Indiana supreme court. Family says he is nervous and tired and desires rest. Escort through iron gates drew cheers as supporters lined the street plus a civic reception was planned by the Broadway M E congregation.
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Indianapolis
B.S. Shumaker
Indiana State Farm
Putnamville
Indiana Supreme Court
Shumaker
Fle. Ind
Ydianaé Supreme Court
Civeg
Seesker
Wrong tooth surgery suit lodged by Mrs Galligen
Marion April 4 Mrs geRa Bradley Galligen wife of Sult sues Dr J W Ferguson for dental malpractice alleging the wrong tooth was treated under anesthesia. The case for hearing is set for a later date.
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Marion
geRa Bradley Galligen
J. W. Ferguson
Mrs Dant dies in Chicago accident
Mrs Walter Dant, known in Daviess county and Plainville, died Wednesday afternoon in Chicago after a street accident. A telegraph from Eugene Dant, 411 Sear Street, confirms her death. She was Clara Howard by birth, daughter of Charles Howard, and resided with her husband in Michigan City. She had visited her mother in Chicago when the fatal incident occurred. the Telegram gave few details. She leaves behind Mr Dant and several relatives including Mrs Garden and Miss Lucille Dant.
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Walter Dant
Daviess County
Plainville
Chicago
Eugene Dant
Sear Street
Dant
Clara Howard
Charles Howard
Michigan City
Seciabult
Eage
Ocel
Oe City
Seiukek Nt
Helen “Garden
Tea Mil
Lucille ‘Dant
Governor Leslie Remits Fine for Illegal Quail Claim
Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor Harry G. Leslie remitted a $350 fine imposed on Martin Smith by Vincennes justice court for illegal possession of a quail. The action follows a local court judgment detailing the offense and the remittance by the governor.
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Indianapolis
Martin Smith
Vincennes
Peace’ Court
Harry G. Lesiie
Funeral services for Mrs. R. Co. Davis
Funeral services for Mrs. R. Co. Davis who died in Detroit will be held Friday. Details about location and time are incomplete in the notice, but the obituary confirms the death in Detroit and a Friday service.
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R. Co. Davis
Detroit
S A
Deny Report on Anne Leaving Mexico
An official denial stated no departure of Anne from Mexico occurred. The notice clarified that Anne remains in the region and any claim of travel to Brownsville Texas en route to Massachusetts was unfounded.
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Anne
Mexico
Plane crashes burn two in Wichita tragedy
A cabin monoplane failed during an attempted landing in Wichita Kansas today. Both occupants, a widow and her passenger, were killed when the craft nosed into the earth. The crash occurred near the city airfield with the plane bursting into flames after impact.
Thieves Reported In Laogootee Knight Club Break‑In
Local notes report in Laogootee that thieves age in weeks and continue nightly break ins. Friday night two places were breached with a window raised at the Knights of Columbus Club room and the post office desk opened with a skeleton key, a ten dollar note taken from the drawer.
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Knights of
Umbus Club
Pony
Seek New Distance Flight Record
Mrs Elsworth Blasier will be glad to hear of an new distance flight record achieved or set by an aviator or team. This brief item notes the announcement and expresses anticipation for confirmation or celebration of the record.
Milton Kutch Dies in Local Death Obit
Milton Kutch died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements not set. Widow Permelia Poindexter Kutch is ill with pneumonia. Born August 6, 1853, son of Finley Kutch. Lived in the neighborhood most of his life. Survived by brother Tilford Kutch of Madison township and sister Nece Poindexter of Odon. J Kutch belonged to Seras City Methodist Church and IOOF lodge.
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Permelia (Poindexter) Kutch
Finley Kutch
Ides
Tilford Kutch
Madison Township
Nece Poindexter
Odon J
Court in Session Loogeetee April 4
The Martin county circuit court opened Monday with Judge M S Hastings presiding. The docket was light with little of importance decided. A few estate cases were settled.
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Loogeetee
Martin County
M. S. Hastings
Comment on Wisconsin voting wet in dry era
April 4 report notes Wisconsin’s vote near a state dry stance after a five to four defeat of Governor Alf B. Smith in the presidential race. Idaho’s Borah dismisses the result as an insignificant exception to the dry mood, while supporters Caraway Norris and Arusesa argue the outcome shows no real issue, with both Caraway and Norris identified as dry.
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Ainst State
Alf *B. Smith
Borah
Idaho
Nied
Smith
Caraway
Arusesa
Norris
Cis
Bridge money case ends with dismissed claims
Williams, former director of the inquiry commission, failed to collect 119,492.44 dollars held by Knox County as state funds. The court ruled the sum unfounded since the bridge links Knox and Pike counties and lies wholly within one county. A recent act would allow sale of General Asset bonds to restore funds.
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Williams
Inray Commission
Knox County
New Petersburg
Tate
Knox
Pike
Ft Ie
Work on Sumner ditch contracts advances in Indiana
In OFengrille Indiana on April 4 the contractors Grndo and Jaoe Williams of Iowa push the Sumner ditch project. The work involves diggers and materials for a system of drains and laterals across fertile farmland. Several miles of the planned drainage are underway with progress on the flood control scheme.
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Ofengrille
Ind
Gr@ndo
J.aoe Williams
Iowa
Man kills wife then takes own life in Punxsutawney
In Punxsutawney Pennsylvania on April 4 a man named Frank opty fon, 55, a silk mill worker, decapitated his wife with an axe, removed a crucifix from the wall, and shot himself while holding the axe in his hat, ending a fatal domestic incident.
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Punxsutawney
Mberman
Frank Opty Fon
Fitfe
Rotary Hosts Hatchet and Carding Basketball Teams
Members of the Hatchet and Carding basketball squads and their managers A. O. Fulkerson Rev. Davis and Cards coach Downey attended a Rotary Club lunch at St Marys new school today noon. Coach Burl Friddle was in Chicago for the national tourney. Rev S L Martin spoke on Pass the Ball, drawing parallels to sports and life, followed by a tour of the new building led by Rev Sermer and others.
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A. O. Fulkerson
Davis
Downey
Rotary Club
St. Mary's New School
Burl Friddle
Chicago
Fulkerson
S. L. Martin
Sermershe
DIES AT LOOGOOTEE
Mrs. John Gootee of Loogootee Indiana died at her home on South Third Street Sunday morning about 11 35 of senility after weeks of illness. Born November 5 1838 in Davies County she was the daughter of Joseph Carrico and Elizabeth Raney Carrico. She married Johan Gootee and was survived by children. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Loogootee
Ind
John
Gootee
South Third Street
Botn
Daviess County
Joseph
Elizabeth
Raney) Carrico
Johan
Fee
Angeline
Health Crusade Report Sparks Local Effort at Schools
The Tuberculosis Association sponsored Health Crusade activities in city and parochial schools across Binora, Odon, Plainville, Epsom, Cornetaville. Mrs J C led visitation with teachers and authorities in accord and pleased with outcomes. Seal sale raised funds netting local and state contributions after expenses.
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Tuberculosis Association
J.C
Binora
Odon
Plainville
Epsom
Cornetaville
Pranks by Storm Hit Indianapolis City Centers
Thunder and lightning slammed the city as a storm caused outages and a Western Union clock to stop at the courthouse. Four year old Delton Allen was struck in the face when a wall mirror tumbled during the blast.
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Indianapolis
Court House
Western Union
Delton Allen
Youth Held For Defeating Woman In Indianapolis
Police say Peter Miller a 15 year old Black youth defeated his stepmother badly enough to require city hospital care and left her with a broken left arm. He was lodged in the detention home as a delinquent after authorities found him.
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Indianapolis
City Hospital
Peter Miller
Apia
Pardon Mention in Local Case Sparks Question of Funds
A court document notes a pardon discussion involving a check totaling $2.26 used to purchase twenty cents worth of goods, highlighting questions about misused funds and legal handling.
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Pardon
Sandino Rumors Circle About Conference in Honduras
Tegucageios Honduras April 4 six persistently rumored that Augusto C Sandino chieftain has to the ee of a Ameri
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Tegucageios
Honduras
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