Robberies Failures Reported In Local Incidents
Local police were notified of three attempts at robbery or property destruction on Wednesday night. The superintendent’s office at the local high school was entered with no items taken, and the principal’s office also showed no theft. An attempted break-in at gas tanks of the Big if railroad was reported but no gasoline was stolen. Around 10:30 p.m. police responded to a broken window at the home of R. E B. Rowland on Meridian Street, with no suspects found and family fearing a robbery attempt.
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John H. Shipp
Fulkerson
Big If
R. E B. Rowland
Meridian Street
Huston resigns as RNC chairman amid party rift
Huston resigns as chairman of the Republican National Committee citing a desire to place the party ahead of personal considerations. Senator Fess of Ohio is elected temporary chairman by the executive committee to lead until fall when the full National Committee confirms a new leader. Robert Lucas of Louisville is named executive chairman and will head headquarters, taking a role similar to Jouett Shouse for the Democrats.
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Claudius
Huston
Republic National Committee
Wal
Fess
Ohio
Robert ‘H. Lucas
Louisville
Lucas
Internal Revenue
Jouett Shouse
Demcrats
Shouse
ntional Democratic _ executive committee
I Bis
Republican Party
Floods Hit Nogales Arizona and Sonora Mexico
Flood waters from August 7 drenched Nogales Arizona and Sonora Mexico, killing at least two people and leaving many homeless. Three thousand residents were displaced as adobe structures collapsed. officials report heavy damage and extensive flooding across both towns with rescue teams aiding frightened civilians.
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Nogales
Ariz
Arizona
Sonoga
Mexico
Psi Jota Xi Sells Season Tickets For Graham Farms Races
Season tickets for the three day race meet at Graham Farms track go on sale this week through Psi Jota Xi sorority. Members will handle ticket distribution and only this office will offer tickets. A group of high school girls will assist on Saturday with ticket disposal and delivery.
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Graham Farms
Fie Psi Jota Xi
Valparaiso sewer probe completed
Valparaiso Ind Aug 1 A D Walsh and B B McDonald special examiners for the state board of accounts have completed their investigation into the construction of Valparaiso s new 400 000 power system Their findings with data records photographs and sewers visitation will be submitted to the state board for a report to be sent to the city in the mandamus action brought by the Pennsylvania Surety Company of Pittsburgh to compel Valparaiso to accept the sewer.
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Valparaiso
Ind
A. D. Walsh
B. B. McDonald
State Board of ‘Accounts
State Board of A
Pennsylvania Surety Compay
Pittsburgh
Central Fire Answers Two Alarms At Noon
The Central Fire department answered two alarms about noon today one at the Bourgholtzer home on East Herron street and another at the Morgan home 1317 Grand avenue. At Bourgholtzer residence a fire started near the range while Mrs Bourgholtzer was in dinner no damage reported. At Morgan home the pilot light caught fire during dinner no damage reported.
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The
Central Fire Department
Spencer Bourgholtzer
East Herron Street
Ralph Morgan
Grand Avenue
Bourgholtzer
Hospital Drafts Minor Operation For J M Heigerty
Loogvotee resident J M Heigerty is slated for a minor operation at Daytore County Hospital. The procedure is scheduled this day with ongoing post care to follow.
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J. M. Heigerty
Daytore County Hospital
Mary Donovan Dies During Visit in Seymour
Mary Donovan died yesterday while visiting Seymour with her daughter. Survived by children Mrs Ed Wilson of Plainville, Mrs Moron Alford of Seymour, Mrs Wm Carpente of Colfax, David Donovan of Oaktown, and Charles Donovan of Sullivan Ohio. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wilson home in Plainville.
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Ed Wilson
Plainville
A. ts.Alford
Moron
Seymour
Wm. Carpente
Colfax
David Donovan
Oaktown
Charles Et
Sullivan
Ohio
Wilson
Fragmentary Note From North Seer Scene
Fragmentary text mentions northern region and reference to Méxicoity with unclear context. No clear events or named entities beyond geographic hints. Unable to determine a concrete news item or outcome from the fragment.
Washington boy Bobbie Fleenor breaks tree sitting record
Twelve year old Bobbie Fleenor sits in a tall tree on State Road 60 east of Washington. He nears 456 hours, aided by a radio, lights, bed, and helpers as rivals Spike tries for 1,000 hours. The race keeps local attention focused on the unusual contest.
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Bobbie Fleenor
Washington
Bobbie
Horace A
Spike
Hor
Washington Vs. Urbana
Wheat and corn rise on Chicago market again
Chicago August 7 grain prices show volatile gains on the Chicago board of trade with broad participation from mills and farmers. Nearly all contracts moved up at opening then settled fractionally below yesterday's close amid heavy trading and profit taking.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Raider Burris Visits Washington After 25 Years Away
Palmer Burris of Three Sands Oklahoma visits Washington with his wife and two sons after a 25 year absence. He travels with relatives D C Harris and others, noting changes and progress in the city and county.
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Washington
Palmer Burris Pot
Three Sands
Okla
Burris
Inold
Lowell
Fiehead Fields
Mabel Link 63 Dies After Short Illness
Mabel Link aged 63 died at 5 45 following a four day illness after suffering a stroke last Sunday. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 30 in Boonville with burial in Boonville Cemetery. James A. Gill in charge. She was born November 1866 in Buffalo New Jersey, married Jesse Link in Vincennes in 1898, later moved to Boonville and then Washington. Survived by husband. daughter Gladys Wilson of Washington. one brother Hoyt of Boyd County New York.
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Boonville
James A. Gill
Buffalo
N. J
Samuel Ma Foyt
Educat Srate
Indiana
Jesse Link
Vincennes
Washington
Knap
Gladys Wilson
Hoyt
Boyd County
New York
Former Pastor Rev Joseph Matthews Dies at 71
Former pastor Rev Joseph P Matthews of St Michael parish in Montgomery and St Peter's church in Montgomery died today at 71 after a liver illness. Ordained 1884, he served in India and Boga township before leading St Michael parish. He later headed St Peter's in Montgomery, oversaw Cannelton duties, and was chaplain at St Anthony's hospital Terre Haute. Survived by two brothers Michael and John in county. Burial requested in Terre Haute with services likely Saturday or Monday.
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St. Michael's Calls
Montgomery
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Matthew
Sp. Davies
Prics
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India
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Boga
Ess
St. Michael
Er Rowan
St. Peter’s Church
Cannelton
Ind
Weather drift and heat deaths dominate Retab city report
Early morning haze cooled by no relief in sight. Central states show cloudiness and possible rain with a broad precipitation arc from South Dakota to the Atlantic. Northern areas may see slightly cooler air. Heat deaths rise past 120 as wells dry and residents seek water from cisterns and wells.
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South Dakota
Araska
Iowa
Illinois
Ind
Ohio
West Virginia
Atlantic Seaboard
Lee Sullivan to Referee Local Boxing Night
Lee Sullivan, former manager of Taylor's gymnasium, Terre Haute, now in Evansville, will referee the St. Simon gym bouts on Monday night. He will bring Evansville fighters, who weigh in at 3 pm, including Bud Carnahan and Kid Tehie, for the local show.
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Lee Sullivan
Ca ‘Taylor
Terre Hatte
Evansville
St. Simon Gymnasium
Sullivan
Hivho
Bud Carnahan
Tehie
Mrs Jos W Moore and Catherine Ann visit in Indianapolis
Mrs Joseph W Moore and her daughter Catherine Ann arrive in Indianapolis for a visit with Mrs Earl Murdoch. The party plans sightseeing and family greetings during their stay.
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Jos. W., Moore and Daugh
Catherine ‘Ann
iIndianapolis
Washington
Earl Murdoch
Judge Ogdon of Drouth in Ky
Judge J W Osden and wife returned yesterday from a visit to Mill. He said the drought has burned crops and pastures due to intense heat and lack of moisture. In Milford area farmers haul water for livestock amid widespread damage.
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Ogdon
Drouth
J.W. Osden
Wif
Mill
Milford
Otterbein Homecoming Sunday at Plainville church
Otterbein homecoming will be held Sunday at the church ten miles south of Plainville. Sunday school and preparatory services are led by Rev. W. F. Brown. A featured morning program includes an induction ceremony conducted by G. C. Bond.
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Otterbein Chiégreh
Plainville
Usua
F. Brown
C. Bond
Amarillo Attorney Claims Readiness to Confess Murder
Amarillo Texas August 7 officials announced A D Payne an Amarillo attorney told them he was ready to confess murder of his wife with a bomb to cover elopement with a former stenographer. He reportedly attempted to distort facts after a vacation and rivaled his rival Somers before issuing a state
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Amarillo
Texas
A. D. Payne
Homer Hopewell Pro A Groceryman Confined Wednesday
Local grocer Homer Hopewell was confined Wednesday and is expected to be back soon. The incident details remain unclear.
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Homer Hopewell
Frak Hawke Lands In Los Angeles After Flight Stopovers
Frak Hawke completed a cross continental flight to Los Angeles Municipal Airport after 14 hours 41 minutes 4 1 seconds in the air with five refuels. He beat yesterday's pace but not the 18 hour 42 mile record, though he broke the fastest east to west crossing. Stops included Columbus Ohio St Louis Wichita Albuquerque and Kingman as storms narrowed the last 260 miles. Hawke said he planned a few days rest and a return flight on Sunday aiming to beat Lindbergh’s 14 hour record.
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Frak Hawke
Curtis - Nitalk Eo Beh
Hawks
Roseye Turner
Mage
Columbé
St. Louis
Wichita
Kas
Duquerque
W.M
Kingmas
Ariz
Billings Plea Hearing Set at Folsom Prison
Supreme Court likely to convene in Folsom Prison to hear Warr K. Billings plea for a life term tied to his conviction for complicity in the 1934 preparedness day bombing. The request by Frank T. Wa attorney seeks that Billings be called, with Thomas Mooney also convicted and confined at San Quentin. The hearing began last week and is expected to continue.
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San Fratcisco
Supreme Court
Covene
Folsom
K. Billings
San Quentin
Thomas A Mooney
Frank T. Wa
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