Death of Evansville woman sparks wide search for husband
Evansville Indiana August 6 Frank Williams 62 a local grocer is being sought across tri state after his wife Louisa 56 died at a local hospital from gunfire Neighbors say the couple attended a prayer meeting last night then returned home at about 9 pm Two shots were heard and Williams possibly crossed the Ohio River to Kentucky by ferry at Henderson early today Sheriff McDowell heads the search Williams has a grown son and three daughters The shooting occurred at the Williams home on the western edge of Evansville Mrs Williams died of two bullet wounds one entering the back through the right lung and the other below the left ribs The weapon was a .38 revolver and authorities suspect Williams fired the shots and vanished The coroner believes the husband may have killed his wife then disappeared Family and neighbors speculate on religious motives but no definite cause is found
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Evansville
Ind
Frank Williams
Tri-State
Louisa
McDowell
Williams
Ohio River
Kentucky
Louisa Williams
Daviess County
W. J. Ba
Perry
Howard Bacon
Fairmer
Evans
Lan Evansslice
Vanderburg
Rs. Williams
Offi
W. J. Bacon
Coan
Car Collision at East Pearl and Plainville Road Injures Five
Miss Katherine Brewer sustains head and side injuries in a noon crash on State Highway No 28 at East Pearl Street. Edgar Keith and his brother receive minor wounds. Mrs Clifford Miller and Mr Downey suffer head gashes and bruises. Cars overturn into a ditch and field. ambulance takes Brewer and Miller home.
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Katherine Bréwer
Downey
Miss Brewer
Pests Street
Key
Keith
Brewer
Franklin
Vincennes Franklin
Keller & Williams
State rests in sanity test of Russell Scott
Chicago August 6 the state rested its case in a murder trial aiming to prove Russell Scott sane. Dr J H Krohn testified Scott was fully capable of his mental faculties. OBrien challenged the alienist conclusions as unethical and biased while urging that jail strain affected Scott.
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Russell Scott
Chicago
Joseph
Jhiaim Krohn
Scott
Krohn
W. W. O’brien
O'Brien
O' Brien
Train Hits Auto Kills Woman in Blaine Indiana
In Bicknell Aug 6 a miner William Bailey and his wife were struck when their car drove onto the Indianapolis Vincennes railway tracks. Mrs Bailey was killed instantly after being thrown against the locomotive pilot and dragged about 125 feet. Mr Bailey suffered a fractured skull but regained consciousness. Witnesses say Bailey steered onto the track and attempted to jump too late. The driver was later found in the wrecked car about 40 feet down the line.
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Bicknell
Indianapolis Vincennes
Vincennes
William Bailey
Bailey
Local Cast Excites Washington with A Day in Hollywood
Washington movie fans may see a two reel comedy drama next Tuesday to Thursday at the Grand Theatre. The local cast impresses in scenes showing Mr and Mrs Henpeck and Baby Ethel with humor and drama. Director Fetty says interior scenes are finished and outdoor shoots have impressed the writer. The article touts the picture as the best home talent film yet made in Washington with wide success in Indiana and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democrat
Hollywood
Grand Theatre
Grand
Ethel
Indiana
Laying Concrete Delays Dixie Bee Line Paving
A paving contractor began laying concrete on a section of the Dixie Bee Line between Ennes and Sullivan on Tuesday causing a delay in the project schedule.
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Dixie Bee Line
In Ennes
Sullivan
Little Girl Missing Found in Sewer Tunnel
A three year old girl reported missing yesterday was found today in a sewer tunnel. She was found by her brother after hearing cries from a manhole. Police said her condition was serious and opened an abduction inquiry.
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Cage
2 Dorn
Manhole
Bob Keith Visits Friends in Bicknell Tuesday Evening
Bob Keith of Washington motored to this city Tuesday evening to visit friends, according to the Bicknell News.
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Bob Keith
Washington
Bicknell News
Japan Honors Dead U S Ambassador Edgar Reneteh
Tokyo reports Japan honors the late U S Ambassador Edgar Reneteh with ceremonial rites once reserved for Japanese dead. Army guards accompanied the funeral at a Protestant cathedral then to the station for embarkation aboard a Japanese cruiser bound for San Francisco.
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Tokio
Japan
Edgar Reneteh
Igner
Ada Abe
San Fran
Greenwood and Company Announces Removal Sale
Greenwood and Company announces a removal sale to move on September 1 to the building occupied by F. B. Fornwald furniture store. Mr Fornwald also runs a drastic price cutting sale on his entire stock of furniture floor coverings rugs and wallpaper to sell before the move date. Fornwald has leased the building to Greenwood and must vacate the first day next month. The Greenwood firm believes lowering prices is cheaper than moving the stock. A full page message in today’s Democrat prompts buyers to consider the offers.
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Greenwood and Company
Ory
F. B
Democrat
Tharp Improves After River Bridge Crash
The condition of R W Tharp, with a fractured skull from yesterday's river bridge wreck, improved this afternoon though not out of danger. Doctors say his prospects depend on avoiding further complications as he battles a cold. companion James H Gibson remains in good condition and is expected to recover.
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R. W. Tharp
Tharp
James H. Gibson
Uniform rank K of P teams compete today
Martinsville Ind Aug 6 crack companies of two states compete today in the drift contest. Competitive drills began at 10 this morning and were to be resumed this afternoon.
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Martinsville
Ind
Misses Train in collision injures Mrs Baute
A Seymour case reports Oscar Baute narrowly avoiding a crash with the Natal Limited on a B and O crossing. He then struck a passenger bus at the next crossing, throwing Mrs. Baute from the car and causing slight injuries. He is Fred Baute’s brother, already recovering in Seymour hospital from a prior fatality involving a traction accident.
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Oscar Baute
Seymour
Natal Limited
Abbott Appointed Merle J Abbott Named to Post
Merle J Abbott, after ten years in the service, receives a new appointment. The announcement confirms his continued public role and outlines the responsibilities tied to the position. Authorities emphasize continuity and Abbott's prior experience as the basis for the promotion.
Mulligan Family Attends Judge Downey Funeral in Vincennes
Mr and Mrs James Mulligan and their daughter Mrs Thorpe with two children traveled from Vincennes today to attend the funeral of Judge John Downey. The Mulligans moved from Washington to Vincennes in 1904 and this was his second visit back since the move. He renewed old acquaintances during the afternoon.
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James Mulligan
Thorpe
Vincennes
John Downey
Mulligan
Washington
Vincenness
Republican Leaders Meet at Michigan City
Republican leaders gathered in Michigan City for a joint committee meeting and the mid summer outing of the Republican State Association. Governor Jackson and Senators Watson and Deneen were the headliners for the gathering of GOP workers tonight.
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Michigan City
Michigan
Republican State Hdritorial Association
Jackson
Watson
Deneen
Illir
Love Teast
Judge John Downey Buried at St. John's
The mortal remains of Judge John Downey, Vincennes attorney and former Washington resident, were laid to rest at St. John's after funeral services at Sacred Heart church. Washington friends met the cortege at the cemetery and paid respects. Day County Bar members and local pallbearers led by Mayor McCarty attended.
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Johin Downey
Vincennes
Wash
St. John’s
Sacred Heart Chirch
Washington
Judge Dowmey
Day County Bar Associa
Mayor McCarty
J. W. Ogdon
M. F. Burke
P. J. Hogan
William Heffernan
R. A. Brown
Kidwell Receives Purina Knife Gift for Meeting Quota
Charles A. Kidwell, local Purina feeds agent, is given a Purina knife as a present by his company after his sales have tied a quota. Only three dealers in the region achieved the target.
New Driver Causes Wreck At Fifth and Center Streets
R. M. Holtzclaw, about 70, learning to drive, lost control while turning a corner at Fifth and Center today at noon. His new auto crashed through a fence at the brickyard, knocked down three fence posts, damaged a drying shed, and left the car with a bent radius rod. Mr Holtzclaw escaped injuries.
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R. M. Holtzclaw
Fifth
Center Streets
Holtzclaw
Taking Hand in Commission Probe
Federal agents opened an inquiry into the Indiana state highway commission over surplus war material disposed of to the commission. The probe follows a prior Marion county grand jury indictment of director John D. Williams and others for embezzlement and grand larceny as investigators review the commission’s accounts and the fate of wartime goods.
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Indianapolis
Federal Department of Justice
Indiana State Highway Commission
Albert Ward
Federal
Eee Oe
In- Saeibiethian
Highway Commission
Accounts Board
Department of Justice
Washington
Marion County Grand Jury
John D. Williame
Earl Crawford
George Bartley
State Highway
Ei Ie
Grand Moges
Victor Goldberg
C. W. Whaley
Marion
Collins
Eene Serer Seemeens
Miners Leaders Move Ahead With Strike Plans
Atlantic City august 6 union leaders advanced plans for a general strike of anthracite miners on September 1. A sub committee will call the walkout when the wage agreement ends, with maintenance workers to be used if owners suspend operations. The plan remains tentative, hinging on possible federal or state intervention or a satisfactory reply from Samuel Warriner, operators spokesman, regarding a resumption of talks.
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Atlantic City
Letflers
Samuel Warriner
Fkesman
John L. Lewis
British Mine Riot Wounds Dozens in Wales Clash
London Aug. 6 Six policemen and 100 anthracite miners were wounded in several hours of rioting in the strike region in Wales. Advices report 700 howling strikers attacked a colliery, stoning the scene and overcoming a small police force before reinforcements arrived and the crowd was driven back with clubs.
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London
Wales
Brookhart Slight Lead in Senate Race Totals
Washington reports final tallies show Senator Brookhart, Republican, with 142,061 votes and Daniel Steck, Democrat, leading with 146,907. The update notes a narrow margin and ongoing counting as of August 6.
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Washington
Senator Brookhert
Dantel Steck
Tied Chickens Wrangler Pleads Guilty in Cruelty Case
Corrado Guidotti faced a cruelty charge after tying his chickens wings over their backs to stop flight. He pleaded guilty and was fined $15.00.
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Corrado Guidotti
Young FolK Escape With Slight Hurts After Car Flip
Ray Hopewell his sister Helen and Miss Norma Lindsay escaped with minimal injuries when Mr Hopewell's Chevrolet coupe rolled onto its side at a fork on the Lyons highway. Miss Hopewell Miles Lindsay had been visiting Sullivan and Mr Hopewell spoke of a long run home. The car was badly damaged with the arm of Miss Lindsay trapped momentarily, but her brother lifted the machine enough to free her. Cats and bruises were the only injuries. He misjudged his route and believed he was on the south road when he was on the north road, eight to nine miles straight ahead.
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Ray Hopewell
Helen
Norma Lindsay
Mr. Hopewell
Lyons
Mise Hopewell
Miles Lindsay
Sullvan
Toone
Mies
Hopewell
County Coal Bids Sought for Court House Jail Hospital
County commissioners in a joint session call for bids to furnish coal to the court house, jail, hospital and county farm. Edwardsport over White River repair and painting ordered by two counties. Contract to be let September 18 at 2 p m.
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Knox County
Edwardsport
White River
Eleven Indiana highways to be marked along route to Chicago
Eleven highways in Indiana are to be marked on a route to Chicago passing through Princeton Sullivan Terre Haute Rockville and Kentland. The plan outlines the corridor as a coordinated project linking multiple communities and paving the way for improved regional mobility.
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Indiana
Ville
Chicago
Princeton
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Rockville
Kentland
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Perry Coan
New
Sus
Teedwold
Wm. Bailey
Bruceville
U. S
Hunt
Fornwald
The
Warriner
Nion
Brookhart
County Coal
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