Board plans a rump session against Dr King and aides
Indiana officials moved to press new charges against Dr William F King and Jane, with a restraining order halting the meeting. A rump session was planned to test the board’s actions and potential salary and outside patron concerns, though specifics were withheld. September 8 set for the restraining order hearing.
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Indiania
William F. Ae Leorstary
State Board of Health
State Board
King
Jane
Affairs of Health Board
Marion County Grand Jury
Wit
Givan
Mers
Mere
Erol Sirenlaien
Two Indianapolis Men Killed as Interurban Strikes Auto
In Indianapolis on Aug 10 an interurban car hit a car in the north part of the city killing Albert Kercheval 55 and Cassius Wright 53. George Wright 65, Cassius’s brother, was seriously injured. The auto was hurled down an embankment and all three occupants were thrown clear. The motorman and conductor said the whistle was blown 1000 feet from the cross.
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Indanapolis
Indianapolis
Albert Kercheval
Cassius Wright
George Wright
Cassius
Death in Kelso woods leaves Hamm ruled natural
The inquest into Alfred Hamm's death concluded he died of an organic heart disease rather than foul play. Hamm, who lived with his sister Mary Brown, was last seen heading to the Kelso woods to hunt squirrels on Saturday morning and was found later that day with a head injury from a fall. The coroner noted Hamm had heart trouble for years and received care five days prior.
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Kelso Woods
Allordaville
Reeve Township
Hamm
R. S. Wood
Mary Brown
Brown
William Hamm
Washington
Phillipe
Woods
Hammy
Cast And Scene Of A Day In Hollywood Show At Grand
The cast for A Day in Hollywood promises a strong production with Ralph Burris as reporter and Miss Polly Boyd as Mrs Henpeck. Director Fetty predicts Washington will be surprised by the quality and the team has toured for authentic backdrops. The Grand's program will show the film on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday nights, drawing city interest and eager audiences.
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Hugh L. Cox
East
East Pearl Street
Hollywood
Escapes and age dispute Cloud Bloomington Jail Break
Four prisoners escaped a Bloomington jail by sawing through bars and fleeing on foot. The case involves a claim about the age of a girl linked to the escape and comments from local officials. A separate report notes a tonsil and adenoid operation at Davis County Hospital.
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Bloomington
Shellie Simuel
Comic West Second Street
Daviess County Hospital
Evansville hunt for Frank Williams stalls amid missing loot
Ev ansville Indiana August 10 search for Frank Williams a 62 year old fugitive sought in the slaying of his wife Lula Williams last Wednesday night stalled after sheriff McDowell and four deputies returned empty handed from Henderson County Kentucky Authorities combed hill country near the Ohio border on hope he fled toward Kentucky A new trail led nowhere as Williams reportedly fled to Webster County Kentucky then back toward Evansville Sheriff McDowell said future searches will focus in Evansville while Henderson County deputies push deeper into Kentucky Williams is accused of killing Lula Williams after a dispute over more than 10000 believed buried in three spots Hugh Williams and Elmo McGovern say they found about 10500 Williams claimed about 5900 remains. He warned others not to disturb the hidden money. The article continues on page four.
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Evansville
Ind
Frank Williams
Lula W Liams
McDowell
Henderson County
Vanderburgh
Ohio
Kentucky
Wéory
Williams
Jme McGovern
Evoo Forest Hill
Aera
Hone
Ville
Soteatay
Ree Jville
Sebree
Wilflame
Evaneville
Otis Benton
Atkeld
Hugh
Elmo McGovern
Helen Street
Decker Road
Robbery returns as Lemmon robbed again in Beasley yard
E D Lemmon a laborer living with Jess Beasley on west Walnut street was attacked in the Beasley back yard and robbed of about $30 a diamond ring a gold tie pin and two chenille shirts after being choked and knocked senseless He had 46 cents left and was badly hurt unable to explain his back injury Police suspect an acquaintance who knew he had money is involved in both holdups and that the Ford touring car stolen days earlier may be linked.
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E. D. Lemmon
Jess Beasley
West Walnut Street
Beasley
Lemmon
Pettergie
Meredith Webbe
Delay Action in Stephenson Case
Noblesville Ind August 10 Judge Hines and State's Attorneys waited in vain for defense attorneys in the murder case of D C Stephenson Kathe Kleinck and Earl Gen charged in the Nors Madge Oberholtzer case The state opened a special session to proceed but Eph Inman chief defense lawyer did not appear as expected and Christian one of the defense attorneys told the judge that Inman would come this afternoon if he is available
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Noblesville
Ind
Hines
Atorneys
D. C
Inman
Christian
Hot Coal Down Back Burns Sey mour Child
Jackie Shields four year old son of Mr and Mrs John A Shields of Seymour was severely burned when a firebrand thrown by playmates flew into the air and lodged inside his clothing, causing a serious injury.
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Jackie Shields
John A. Shields
Seymour
Baby Burns From Lye Water Incident at Bicknell
The ten month old son of Mr and Mrs Maynard Wilson of Bicknell suffered severe burns to the mouth lips and arms after a can of lye water was placed to its lips. The child is now recovering.
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Maynard Wilson
Bicknell
Paul Dant Barber Shop Redecorated in Montgomery
The Paul Dant barber shop located in Montgomery has undergone a redecorating overhaul. The update freshens interior design and seating, aiming to improve customer experience and branding.
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Paul Dant
Montgomery
County Levy Plans Feature Mixed Tax Increases
The proposed budget shows a total levy of 43 cents to raise 123 827 37 with 26 cents on property and 50 cents on polls to fund current needs and 16 cents to support the county bond fund. Notes indicate historic growth in road and county expenses since 1922.
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Pierce
Dismissal of Ollie Skerd and Volney by Mayor over Bedford incident
The mayor dismissed Ollie Skerd and Volney in relation to the Bedford case, stating they carried off the evidence. This terse report notes administrative action linked to the troubling event and hints at subsequent investigations.
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Ollie Skerd
Volney
Bedford
Walkout risk fades as miners plan suspension of work
Atlantic City August 16 union leaders say negotiations have stalled with John L. Lewis union chair Samuel Warriner stating arbitration is rejected and miners remain firm. Plans move forward to suspend work in hard coal fields next month when the current agreement expires with operators.
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Atlantic City
Dantess Tienes
United Mine
Samuel Warriner
Ators
Rain Needed for Crops Prompts Farmer Plea in Daviess
Daviess county farmers warn crops again need rain as a general shower would aid corn, tomatoes, and other produce. Some showers have fallen in spots but a wider rain would help develop a better overall crop.
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Daviess County
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