Heat wave grips the middle west and crops suffer
A sweeping August heat wave from the southwest presses across the middle west. Temperatures exceed 100 degrees as drought devastates corn and spring wheat with losses near 600 million dollars. Officials warn rains may come too late to save remaining crops while relief remains scarce.
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Chicago
Middle-West
Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Atlantic Coast
Rock Mountain States
Factory Tale Reveals Bedford Goyle Collaboration
Fragmentary OCR shows Bedford and Columbus figures, including Goyle and Mr Tolen, discussing a new factory layout. Report hints at a well lighted site, convenient facilities, and good working conditions for employees amid questions about how it compares to other factories.
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Bedford
Goyle
Columbus
Tolen
Union Proofs Claim Communist Link in Indiana Mine
Ellis Searles, editor of the Mine Workers Journal, alleged at a Service Club luncheon in Bie Well Indiana that a local communist union exists among miners. He presented membership cards and company pay statements showing dues check off, despite officials denying the union’s existence and influence.
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Biewell
Ind
Nox © Consolidated Coal Company
Former Barr Twp Man Dies in Oklahoma
A telegram from Loogootee relatives announces the death of Dr M. McCord, 48, formerly of Loogootee and well known in Washington, at his home in Okarehe Oklahoma. Cause listed as heart disease. Born in Petersburg, he was son of Mr and Mrs Maurice McCord. Survived by wife and daughter Bernetta 16, his mother and one brother McKinley McCord in the navy. His wife was formerly Miss Bernadette Norris of Loogootee.
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M. McCord
Loogooetee
Washington
Okarehe
Okla
McCord
Petersburg
Maurice McCord
Bernetta
McKinley McCord
Bernadette Norris
Nancy Norris
Loogootee
Hospital Patient Joseph Kidwell Submits to Minor Operation
Joseph Kidwell of 604 North B First Street underwent a minor operation at the county hospital. The procedure was reported as routine with no complications noted at this time. Further updates on his recovery were not provided in the listing.
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Joseph Kidwell
N. B. First Street
County Hospital
MacDonald Ready to Quit After Repudiation Testimony
Francisco report says Jona MacDonald intends to ask to be excused from a retrial in the Billings and Mooney bombing case. He admits lying in 1916 and 1917 during earlier testimony and wants to return to Baltimore for work, while San Francisco presses his repudiation as conflicting and unclear.
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Francisco
Cal
Jona MacDonald
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Warren K. Billings
Thomas J. Mooney
Billings
Mooney
MacDonald
Moonet
San Francisco
Edwin ‘Y. McKenzie
Ren K. Billings
John MacDonald
Thomas J. Pion Bay
Minard
McKenzie
United Press
Fire destroys country home near Reel'a Chapel
Megnuree City Aug 4 The home of John A Cooper near Reel's Chapel was destroyed by fire about 7 o'clock Saturday morning. Fire is believed to have started from a defective kitchen flue. The family had just risen for breakfast when the blaze was found and neighbors aided in removing belongings before the house burned.
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Megnuree City
John A. Cooper
Reel’a
Neighberg
Attica crash injures several residents
In a morning collision in Attica Indiana, Elgg Sudduth and Herman Kempf, both from Washington, sustained painful injuries. Mrs Sudth luth received care, confined to bed with brace injuries, as C Wadswo of a nearby residence attended to the scene.
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Attica
Ind
Elgg Sudduth
Herman Kempf
Wasington
Buddul
Big crowd expected at Monday's Righi boxing show
A large turnout is anticipated for next week's boxing event at Righi's arena. Out-of-town attendees and local fight fans remain hopeful as promoters hint at a strong crowd and a notable lineup featuring a local boxer.
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ATI
RIGHI
Two Wills Filed for Probate Here
Documents show two wills filed for probate with the clerk of the circuit court. The filings involve individuals named Joseph and Marie Tembot, with unclear additional details due to the garbled OCR text.
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Joseph Od
Marie Tem
Cubs Edge Elnora In Ten Inning Thriller
Washington Cubs traveled to Bitora Sunday and won a hard fought game 4 to 3 in ten innings. Pitcher Cut Masters earned the win with a flawless relief appearance, while tripling with two men aboard in the tenth to drive in two runs. Elnora yielded only one hit the rest of the way and offered strong defense despite the loss.
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Washington Cubs
Bitora
Cut Masters
Cith
Ny Elnore
Local Woman In County Hospital
Local woman admitted to county hospital after illness with unclear origin. Medical staff report condition stable and ongoing evaluation to determine diagnosis and treatment plan. Further updates awaited from county medical center.
Circus Coming Two Shows Monday August 25
Barnett's two ring circus schedules two performances traveling showdates August 25 with two shows. The text notes a circus coming to town and emphasizes the Monday date and dual rings.
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Sig
Barnett
Determination to Issue Local Bonds for Washington School
Legal notice given today of a determination to issue bonds totaling 7 756 25 dollars to refinance bonds and interest of Washington school township. Wm Hyatt, trustee, states the bonds and interest are due soon, necessitating the bond issue.
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Washington School Township
Wm. ©. Hyatt
Mears Aims New World Flight After Plane Breakup
Harbor Grace Newfoundland August 4 John Henry Mears, whose speedy plane was wrecked during takeoff for the second leg of a round the world attempt, plans to try again soon if backers approve. A fresh ship will be built to relaunch the effort to reclaim the speed record for circumnavigating the globe, now held by the Graf Zeppelin.
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Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
John Henry Mears
Minor operation performed today at local hospital
Bert Laws of 1807 McCormick Avenue underwent a minor operation at the local hospital this morning.
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Bert Laws
McCormick Avenue
President to Meet 26 GOP Execs on Agricultural Situation
President to receive reports on the agricultural situation from 26 members of the Republican national executive committee meeting here Thursday. Chairman Claudius Huston will submit his resignation at that time amid discussions with Federation leaders and Farmers National Main Association.
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Sam N
I Federation
Louis Tabet
Mae
Ie Res Range
Huff
Presient
Farmers National Main Association
Republican National Executive Committee
Claudius Huston
Former county resident Louis Dages dies at 45
Louis Dages 45, a California resident and Barr Township native, died last Thursday at his home. His body will return to St Marys Township for burial, expected to arrive Wednesday. He was the son of Jacob and Mrs. Dages and survived by two sisters Mrs Joe Molloy of Washington and Mary, and two brothers John of New York and another brother.
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Louis, Dages
California
Barr Township
St. Mary’s Irr
Jacob Dages
Mary's
Joe Molloy
Washington
John
York Tate
Mary Es
Ilinois
Delinquent Property To Be Advertised And Sold Sept 1
City notices from Warren Vant Trees announce delinquent properties will be advertised for sale on September 1 under the new Barrett law. About 300 parcels facing street sewer and sidewalk assessments will be eligible for payment before sale.
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Warren Vant Trees
Orp
Vegeve
Fox Children In Sheriff Custody After Alleged Violations
Jolly Bowman reports another case involving Fox children from West Washington Petersburg origin kept under sheriff care. An older sister is in jail and to be sent to the girls' school. Elma, Indiana woman, is described, while two boys aged 15 and 17 and a 19-year-old son remain at home amid accusations of violations related to the father.
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Jolly Bowman
West
Washton
Petersburg
Indiana
Elma
Osval
Earl
State Deputy of the K C Here Sunday
John P. O'Donnell of Bloomington, state deputy of the Knights of Columbus, was a guest of local Knights on Sunday. He attended Mass at St Simon and a breakfast at Mt Simon's auditorium after the 8 p m service and conducted a briefing with members.
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St. ‘Simon
Mt Simon’s Auditorium
John P. O'Donnell
Bloomington
State
K. of C
Knights
Washington
Former Sheriff In Serious Condition In Daviess County
Jinn former sheriff of Daviess county living near Gd lon suffered attacks Sunday afternoon and evening and is reported in very serious condition today. He is known throughout the county for long service and his friends regret the news of his illness.
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Jinn
Daviess County
Gdlon
Hat
Mrs Hiram Garten Hospital Patient In Eaglesville
Mrs Hiram Garten of Eaglesville admitted to a Methodist hospital in Indianapolis this morning. She will receive medical treatment during her stay.
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Hiram Garten Hospital
Eaglesville
Odon
Wage agreement may be ratified by union meeting
Scranton Aug 4 The United Mine Workers of America meet to ratify a wage agreement negotiated by their representatives. Few murmurs were heard and no great expectations noted as the body considered the deal.
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Indianapolis
United States Weather Bureau
Scranton
United Min Workers of America
Local Births Reported From Shoals and Hospital
J W Fields at 212 N B Seventh Street reports a son born Sunday. Mrs Clifford Days of Shoals confirms a sept today birth at the local hospital.
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N. B. Seventh Street
Clifford Days
Shoals
Fire warning issued today near Emil Osha home
Fire chief Roy Yeager warned residents during a dry spell that burning rubbish could start a dangerous blaze. A Sunday incident on Petersburg road scorched fence posts and burned several ded, with no major damage reported beyond scorched debris.
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Emil Osha
Petersburg Road
Osha
Medoe
Roy Yeager
Brother of Local Resident Ben White Killed in Pine Bluff
A 36 year old brother of Ben White of Pim Ark was killed. Details received here indicate the incident occurred Saturday night while he was on duty as a fireman on Cotton road. Surviving relatives include his mother and seven siblings. The Washington man left to attend the funeral.
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Ben White
Pim Ark
White
Pearl City
Nelson Petty Fined and Jailed for Petit Larceny
Nelson Petty of Rae was fined 30 dollars and ordered to serve 30 days in jail after a conviction for petit larceny. The case was heard by Mayor John McCarty in city court, with an appeal to circuit court announced.
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Nelson Petty
Rae
John McCarty
City Cours
Circuit Cou
Robert Stevens Namely Made Sergent At Camp Knox
Robert Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Stevens, formerly of this city now living at 3 Park, Ohio, was made a sergeant at the Citizens Military Camp at Camp Knox. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oesting and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wirts attended Sunday evening in Vincennes.
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Robert Stevens
C. G. Stevens
T& Ly
Thig City
3 Park, O
Camp Knox
Carl Oesting
R. E. Wirts
Vinceques
Vincennes youth questioned over alleged car assault
Evelyn Bicknell of Vincennes alleges a boy, 18 year old Louis Dusler, threw her from his car on Route 50. Dusler denies the claim, saying she left voluntarily. Local drivers found the unconscious girl near the road and she was rushed to hospital.
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Evelyn
Bickpacota
Iati
Louis Dusles
Vincennes Red 7
Vincennes
Os the 1
Frank Bruner
Marvin Iller
Joe Drew
Adell Routt
Pearl McCormick
Vrginia Murray
Carlylegreta
Robert Downe
Link Lingle Utah Murders Linked by Police Investigation
Chicago detectives and officials linked the August murders of Alfred J. Lingle and Jack Zuta as investigations focus on the Zuta shooting in a hotel. Pat Roche said findings point to a possible motive tied to a woman and the gang, with efforts extending to Delafield and Sheboygan officials.
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Chicago
Alfred J. Lingle
Chicago Bune
Jack Zuta
Gorth
Gefinery
Angle
You’ S
Zuta
Pat Roche
Ates
Died Saturday Child Of Hurts Family In Vincenia
Shirley Joyce H honths old daughter of Viola and Shirley Hurts of 413 N W First street died Saturday night at 9 o'clock The child was born May 23 1930 The funeral was held today at Beth church at 2 30 led by Rev Charley A Ely with burial in Oak Grove cemetery Official notes indicate the pastor led the service at the church.
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Shirley Joyce H Honths
Viola
Shirley
N. W
First Street
Bethchurch
Charley A. Ely
Vincen- Res
Oak Grove Cemetery
New Radio Set to Debut Tuesday at Louisville Event
Falmer and Webbster Atwater agents will attend a dealer convention in Louisville for Bat Night where Atwater Kent radio will be introduced to the public Tuesday evening by the company.
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Falmer ‘and Webbster
Atwater
Louisville
Atwater Kent Radio
Ram
Cab 9
Kent
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Ras
Harrison Township
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Reno
Hazel’ Kern
Dr Jensen
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