Controversy in Miners Union Still the Same
Springfield Illinois December six controversy over who is who in the United Mine Workers of America continues as Circuit Judge Burton withdraws at request of Floyd Thompson. The case returns to the docket awaiting a new call. The dispute pits the regular UMWA against a reorganized union led by Alex Howat for control of the nation’s coal diggers.
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Springfield
United Mine Workers of America
F. W. Burton
Floyd W. Thompson
State Supreme Court
Fishwick-Howat
Burton
John L. Lewis
Illinois
Alex Howat
Kansas
Meuse valley gas mystery blamed for Belgian deaths
Dense fog over Belgium's Meuse valley has killed dozens and sickened many as authorities search for the cause. Buried German war material, industrial by products, or released gas are suspected, with investigations intense across Liege area.
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Brussels
Belgium
Meuse
Evra
Liege
Trantec
Wakeland Enters Guilty Plea for Assault on Wife
Wm. Wakeland, 52, of Wash, arrested Tuesday by Sheriff John Bowman on a complaint from his wife Catherine, pleaded guilty in Da s circuit court to assault and battery on his wife. Judge Hastings withheld sentence until Mrs. Wakeland is questioned. she was to appear in court at 3 p.m.
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Wm. Wakeland
Wash
John Bowman
Catherine
Das
Hastings
Wakeland
Evansville First Oil Strike Hits Vanderbilt County
Evansville reports its first oil strike in Vanderbilt County today. The well began flowing at a rate of barrels per day, though it was originally drilled for water.
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Evansville
Vanderblt County
Bill Stelling of Chicago Visits With Anna Stellings
Bill Stelling of Chicago spends a few days with Mrs Anna Stellings visiting local friends and sharing a social update.
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Bill Stelling
Chicago
Anna Stellings
Delegates to Conference Agree On Job Stabilization
Philadelphia December 6 delegates to the unemployment conference of the American Academy of Political and Social Science met at Witherspoon Hall and agreed that not only the present crisis must be solved but permanent measures are needed to stabilize employment. Proposals include compulsory contributory unemployment insurance. Ethelbert Stewart of the U S Department of Labor suggested repeal of anti trust laws to let industries run efficiently and reduce waste.
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Philadelphia
American Academy of Political and Socia Science
Witherspoon i Hall
Mrust
Ethelbert Stewart
Labor Statistics
U. S. Department of Labor
Stewart
Loss for 44 Indiana bus lines in 1929
Indianapolis Dec 6 One hundred forty six bus lines operating in Indiana earned 11 952 047 55 in gross receipts for 1929 with a net income of 134 513 26 Forty four lines showed actual deficits The income reports were compiled today by the accounting department of the Indiana public service commission
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Public Service Commission
House Agriculture Committee Approves $30 Million Fund
Washington reports the House Agriculture Committee approved a $30 million appropriation for seed feed and fertilizer loans to drought struck farmers. This action follows a $60 million appropriation approved yesterday by the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Senate Agriculture Committee
Hazard of Fire Greatest at Christmas Time
A fragmented warning emphasizes high Christmas fire risk from electrical devices and lighting. It cautions against electric logs and lit cigars, notes screens and nonflammable films are misnamed, and urges careful fire prevention during holidays.
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Alfred Ee Coca
New Telephone Ruling Grants Free Installation
Indianapolis December six despatch reports a new rule allowing any telephone company in the state to provide free installation service to subscribers. The ruling aims to expand access and reduce upfront costs for households and businesses seeking phone service.
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Indianapolis
Charity Charity Body Organized in Washington
A Washington meeting last night at city hall named officers for Associated Charities for the term. Rev M Rouch presides, John Holliday vice president, Mrs Helen Hyatt secretary, S S Scott treasurer, with a committee including Rev Georgite cock and others. Canvass for funds set for December 10 and 11. there will be a Sunday afternoon session at 2 30 to select workers. No pledges required. donations may come later to Mrs Hyatt. All money and expenses recorded. investigations will be quietly made before aid is given. no paid reports on donors or recipients. Clothing and toys to be handled by the executive committee. No administration costs. duties performed gratis. Meetings open to the public. large attendance hoped for at tomorrow afternoon’s session.
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Associated Charities
M. Rouch
John Holliday
Helen Hyatt
S. S. Scott
Georgitehcock
W. L. Ienry Nordheim
Ruby Witts
Ben Harris
Mollieraghan
Epee
Indiana Group Meets Tonight at Palmer House Banquet
The Indiana Society of Chicago hosts its Century of Progress banquet at the Palmer House Grand Ballroom with 1700 Hoosiers expected. Each year the society selects a topical burlesque theme. 1928 explored regulating big business, last year focused on world peace. Miss Violet Stone and Miss Mary Emma Reeve traveled to Oakland City as weekend guests of Miss Laura McKinney.
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Chicago
Dec
Elog
Indiana Society of Chicago
Palmer House
Diana Society
India
Violet Stone
Mary Emma Reeve
Oakland City
Laura McKinney
Fragmentary crime brief hints at a heist and pursuit
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a heist scene with a couple tied together, a late night altercation, a tacit confession, and police involvement near Latayelt Stockwell. No clear names, dates, or locations are fully readable.
Barthou Forms New French Cabinet
Former prime minister Barthou accepts invitation to form a new French cabinet in Paris. He aims to succeed the existing government, naming Gaston Doumergue as a key member in the proposed administration.
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Barthou
Former Washington resident dies with family left
A former resident of Washington dies, leaving a widow, five grandchildren and several sisters. Burial arrangements have not been announced, though plans for a fall funeral are mentioned.
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Washington
Policemen Convicted in Liquor Conspiracy Case
Indianapolis report: six policemen and two alleged bootleggers were found guilty of conspiring to violate liquor laws. Defendants named Brisa, John, Coat MeDa, among others. Maximum penalty two years in prison and fines up to 10,000. Sentencing set for December 20 after hours of jury deliberation.
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Indianapolis
Brisa
B&O Plans To Buy C&A And Expand Rail System
In 1929 news from Washington describes B&O and C&A plan to merge rail assets to create a through line west of Chicago. The proposal involves routes to St Louis and Kansas City, other key junctions, rolling stock and yards. The Interstate Commerce Commission is noted to act in December on the coalitions.
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Inl
Interstate Commerce
Actress Slapped by Unknown Woman in London Restaurant
Tallulah Bankhead, actress and daughter of Alabama congressman Bankhead, reportedly faced an assault in a London restaurant as an unidentified woman pulled off her hat and struck her while she sat with friends. Witnesses described the incident, and Bankhead reportedly dismissed it.
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London
Tallulah Bankhead
Congressman Bankhead
Alabama
Miss Bankhead
Divorce Cases In Court Today
Court session lists Davies Flora and Charles Dillon as parties with hearings. White Pane and Dillon appear in related filings. Proceedings concern divorce actions currently on the docket.
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Davies
Grant Flora
White
Dillon
Charles ‘Dillon
Arthur Child Taken by Death
Martha Lettie Arthur aged 14 died at 4 this morning after a yearlong illness from heart disease and dropsy. Born May 25 1916 in Buhl Idaho she was raised in the Charley W Arthur and Albine Pisklak Arthur family and lived with the Frank Glover household south of Maysville. Surviving are her father in Idaho a sister Margaretrthur a half sister Evelyn Osborn and other relatives. She was a member of Bethel M E church funeral plans await word from the father James Gill will oversee arrangements.
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Martha Lettie Arthur
Frank Glover
Maysville
Buhl
Idaho
Charley W
Albine (Pisklak) Arthur
Martha
Daviess County
Glover
Margaretrthur
Jam Arthur
Haseiton
Evelyn Osborn
Bethel M. E
Four Bandits Take $40,000 From Clearing Bank
Four well dressed bandits held 15 employees and 25 patrons in the State Bank basement in Clearing, Chicago. They forced the vice president to open the vault and escaped with between 40,000 and 50,000 from a deposit to meet Saturday pay rolls. No shots were fired. The raid occurred as the First National Bank of Chicago had just deposited funds for payrolls.
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Chicago
State Bank
Lambert
First National Bank of Chicago
Man Found Dead in Indianapolis Alley Sparks Family Theories
Clarence Whitaker 26 was found with a heart wound in an alley on the South Side of Indianapolis. Police investigated possible mistaken identity as relatives suggest robbery and murder. Sister Mrs. Arthur J. Baron says Whitaker recently worried, visiting his brother Harold before his death. He was survived by a father, daughter, and several brothers. Police and detectives pursued leads, including a missing revolver.
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Indianapolis
Dec
Ind
Clarence Edward Whitaker
Whitaker
Olive Street
Arthur J. Baron
Harold
Whiaker
Rthur
J. Baron
Whitaker’ Yee
End
Peats
Slot Machine Money Given To Orphanages
Money found in two slot machines and admitted as evidence last December in Evansville has been turned into Christmas funds for county institutions. A total of 141.10 was pro rated to two orphanages and the Guardian home, per a report filed with the county clerk.
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Evansville
Ind
Guardian Home
Ogden Calls Violations Alarming Across Counties
Bloomington Ind December 1 Attorney General James M Ogden warned at Indiana University district conference on law and order that laws are being flagrantly violated in several counties. He urged non partisan united action to combat crime, insisting now is the time to strike hard using the best means available to achieve results.
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Bloomington
James M. Ogden
Indiana University
State Crime Commission
Ogden
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