Shriver Estate Trial Opens in Daviess Circuit Court
The case of Harry Gerkin administrator of the Shriver estate against Fred Sherfick opened yesterday in Daviess circuit court. The jury retired at 2 PM as defense counsel argued motions, with testimony recounting Shriver fatally struck September 6 by a car on Shoals Road 50. Witnesses from the county testified while Mrs Shriver cried softly as she watched the proceedings in a bid for venue change from Miami county.
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Harry Gerkin
Shriver
Fred
Porter
Sherfick
Daviess County
Los
Shrix
Tnes
Cokmes
Muncie Game Delay as Score Report Notes Late Start
The schedule shows the Munte game starting at 9 30, not 10, making an 10 o clock call pointless. Muncie lost to Anderson last night 33 to 23 in a slow scoring outing.
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Munte
Ore
Muncie
Anderson
Three Bandits Confess Bank Theft in Superior
Superior Wisconsin December seven three men confessed to stealing two thousand dollars from the Wisconsin State Bank during a directors meeting. George Henning Edward Koshuck and Jack Burton were found with the money. Minnie Furst assistant cashier saved ten thousand by keeping vault door shut and turning the combination. A bank president Ford Campbell attempted to warn but a grazing bullet forced him back with hands over his head.
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Superior
Wis
Wisconsin State Bank
George Henning
Edward Koshuck
Joliet
Lrl
Jack Burton
Chicago
St. Paul
South Range
Minnie Furst
Ford Campbell
Building plans submitted for final approval
Washington records show building plans submitted for final approval alongside a $160,000,000 tax reduction resolution. The measure passed the house Thursday and received a unanimous favorable report from the senate finance committee, signaling strong legislative support.
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Washington
Dec
House
Senate Finance Committee
British Isles Ravaged by Severe Storms Across Europe
Storms battered the British Isles and coastlines of Spain and Portugal, halting shipping. At least 26 dead in Britain, numerous missing or lost at sea, with 17 steamships in distress and many fishing boats wrecked. Channel floods and Portuguese damage intensified the crisis, counting ships, lives, and disrupted trade.
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British Isles
European
English Channel
Atlantic
Spain
Portugal
Bristol Channel
Andalucia
Five Banks Robbery Shatters City Calm
Five masked men robbed five banks, forcing eight employees and several patrons to lie on the floor while they collected cash. The bandits fled in a small car and expect to hear from Chicago headquarters next week to arrange disposal of the stock.
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Chicago
Marines to Haiti Amid Rising Haitian Crisis
Washington reports that 500 marines were ordered to Haiti to bolster the detachment at Aux Cayes and Jacmel as a clash with natives left five Haitians dead and 20 wounded. The Wright carrier with 21 marine officers and 469 men sails to reinforce the force.
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Washington
Wright
Hampton Roads
Marine Corps
Haiti
Navy Department
Navy
Port Au Prince
Aux Cayes
Jacmel
Republic
Arisng
Cayes
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Congress
Hallams
Capitol
Stimson
Hampton
Mr. Sanhe
State Department
Aux Cages
Prisoners Taken to the Penal Farm
Deputies Harry Sheley and Max Bowman departed with Ora Owens and Charles Byers for the state penal farm at Hamville. Owens was convicted by jury of assault and battery, with Thurston of Bicknell sentenced to five months for the related offense at the farm.
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Harry Sheley
Max Bowman
Hamville
Ora Owens
Charles Byers
Owens
Hatte Ie Thurston
Bicknell
Rail line inspection on new tracks near coal yards
Petershire and Dickerson, railroad supervisors, inspected about half a mile of new line from the coal yards of Mining Company. Engineers and inspectors accompanied them to review the progress and safety standards.
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Petershire
Decen Dickerson
Tad Four Railroad
Frankad
New le
O ‘Mining Company
Imposing Ceremony at Saint Simons
More than a hundred Catholic high school Sodality applicants, after two months of probation, will be admitted in a solemn ceremony at St. Simons before the 8 45 mass. Rev. John T. O Hare named Spiritual Director will preside. A Veni Creator hymn opens the rite.
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St. Simon’s
Sodality
Catholic High
Knights’ of Columbus
St. Mauyh
John T. O'Hare
Indianapolly
Appointment to fill vacancy to be made by Fisher
Harrisburg Pa Dec 7 An appointment will be made to fill the vacancy in the United States Senate. Fisher said today he has not yet been notified officially by the Senate but intends to act promptly as a cousin notiti was received. He did not intend to act hastily.
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George Krempp
Chamber , of Commerce
A. T. Bard
Chicago
Earl ‘Tolen
Bedford
Reliance Manufacturing Company
Ben W. Clawson
East Fourth
van Trees
Goodman
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Harrisburg
United
Fsher
Senate
Another Cold Wave Threatens Midwest District Today
Chicago dispatch reports a new cold wave advancing from the Canadian north. Temperatures plummet to 82 degrees below zero in parts of the Dakotas as forecasts warn of a severe, wind driven blast. Lake Superior and upper Lake Michigan regions posted warnings with more to follow. Strong winds and heavy snow expected as the system moves southeastward tonight and tomorrow.
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Chicago
Ero
Dakota
Chang
Weather Bureau
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Huron
District Bar Banquet Heads to Vincennes District
More than 150 attorneys from 11 surrounding counties are set to attend the annual banquet of the Second District Bar Association in Vincennes. Knox, Lawrence, Pike, Gibson, Daviess, Sullivan, Greene, Martin, Dubois, Warrick, and Maash come counties invited. Attorney General James M. Ogalt may be principal speaker. Hill, W. M. Alsop and Shake of Vincennes are committee members.
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Vincennes
District ‘Bar Association
Student Paralyzed by Fall at DePauw University
Robert Wickersham, Monticello freshman at DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana, remains in Putnam County Hospital in serious condition after a gymnasium fall yesterday. He landed on his neck and suffered a concussion at the base of the brain, causing total paralysis below the chest. He is conscious but can move only his head and arms. X-ray images show no fracture of spine or skull.
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Greencatie
Ind
Robert Wickersham
Monticello
DePauw University
Putnam County Hospital
Winslow Man, 42, Dies After Self-Inflicted Shot
Petersburg reports Jacob Smith of Winslow aged 42 died in a Venice hospital yesterday after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred near Venice early this morning, with authorities stating the man acted alone.
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Winslow Man
Self
Petersburg
Jacob Smith
Winslow
Venice
Santa to Visit City Before Christmas Eve
One week from today Santa Claus arrives by airplane at Granani Farms east of the city and will tour local business places from Saturday noon. Fred McGuire will chauffeur a new sedan as Santa greets children in Palmer & Webster The Bell Clothing Store and Washington Cloak & Suit while plans to welcome him spread through the community.
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Daviess County
Washington
Leon Todd
Exton
Purdue
John’ Jensen
Santa Claus
Granani Farms
T. Santa Claus
Graham Farms
Santa
Fred McGuire
Rem
Daddy
Prother
Palmer & Webster
Bell Clothing Store
Washington Cloak & Suit
First Degree Work At Knights Of Columbus Night
Sixteen candidates were initiated into first degree work at the Knights of Columbus event held at the club rooms. Several participants hailed from Loogootee and nearby areas as the ceremony proceeded.
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Loogootee
Eal Knights of Columbus
Sna
Hammond jury likely in liquor conspiracy trial delays
In Hammond Indiana the liquor conspiracy case against 18 Gary citizens including eight policemen was expected to go to the jury after a day of denials and character testimony. Judge Slick had previously dismissed charges against four alleged bootleggers for insufficient evidence.
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Hammond
Ind
Gary
Slick
Peter Laterzo
John Rizzo
Frank Bocca
Wm. Harding
Ships Sinking in British Waters Reported
London reports the British steamship Radyr of 2357 tons sank with all hands off Hartland Point after wireless distress. Crew of 25 feared lost. Cherbourg also notes the Italian steamship Carmonia sank in the English Channel.
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Londons
England
Radyr
Bristol Channel
Hartland Point
Cherbourg
France
Carmonia
English Channel
Chicago gangster confesses murder in Indiana case
Joseph Saraceno, a alleged Chicago gangster, told Belmont county jail officials he would return to Indiana to face murder charges connected to the killing of Mrs. J Pred Binder, a spectator at the Columbia City bank robbery on April 19, 1929.
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St. Clairsville
Ohio
Joseph Saraceno
Chicago
Indiana
Belmont County
J. Pred Binder
Columbia City
Ind
Colored singers to be heard here concert at churches
Mrs. Louise Malone Braxton leads four other women from the Housewife Training School in Fulton Kentucky in a sacred concert at First Methodist Church Sunday night. They will also give a display concert at Central Christian Church Monday evening at 7 45. Sunday afternoon.
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Louise Malone Braxton
Fulton, Ky
First Methodist Church
Central Christian Church
No Action Taken On Insull Merger
Indianapolis dispatch reports no action was taken on a motion to dismiss the $70,000,000 Insull utilities merger case at a conference of public service commissioners. The decision followed deliberations Friday with limited details released.
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Insull
Andianapolis
Mers Service
Paget
James WilsonReportedly Suffering Paralysis in Waton
James Wilson of State Street has had two strokes recently and is described as seriously ill. he is best known in Waton for his long residence and community involvement.
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James Wilson
State Street
Waton
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