Mrs. Catherine Lundergan Dies at Evansville Home
Mrs. Catherine Lundergan 76 widow of James Lundergan died 10 a.m. at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Evansville. Funeral services set for 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, burial in the local cemetery. Survived by four children. one brother and several relatives. Born April 6, 1864 in Daviess County, she lived most of her life there.
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Catherine Lundergan
James ‘Lunder
Michael’s
Little Sisters of the Poor
Evansville
Washington
Keller
James L. Lundergan
N. EB
First Street
St. Michael's Church
J. W. Somes
Ady
Ed Keller
Landergan
Daviess County
James
Orn
Little Sisters of Val Poor
Charity Drive Total Reaches $600 in Fund Campaign
The Associated Charities compity fund drive reported $600 this afternoon after Wednesday morning efforts. Organizers expect much more, with a $2,500 goal. Captains and solicitors are asked to submit reports by noon Saturday to support local charity purposes.
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Associated Charities
Chamber of Commerce
State asks death penalty for Pryor case
Indianapolis Dec 12 The jury weighing Pryor age 32 Martins county faces first degree murder charges in his wife death The state asks the death penalty while Dr W R Harger of Indiana University testifies organs contained arsenic linking to the accused The defense contends the defendant may have killed his wife to cover an illicit affair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Pryor
Martins
WR. N. Harger
Indiana University
Unemployment Bill Sent To Conference
The House sent the unemployment relief bill to conference to resolve differences over funding. The act provided about $110,000 in appropriations, with later adjustments pushing the amount toward $115,000 as debated by lawmakers and expected to secure final approval pending committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Bank Robber and Railroad Auction News From Chicago
Chicago attorneys weigh legal steps to block the sale of the Chicago and Alton railroad at auction to Baltimore and Ohio. The old Alton line, serving Illinois and Missouri for 83 years, sold for about 23.99 million dollars to B and O, with wider system costs estimated near 75 to 30 million, while the auction occurred in Wilmington Illinois in a waiting-room sale.
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Chicago
Chicago & Alton Allway
Baltimore & 8
Wilmington
Ill
Chicago & Alton
Ilinois
Missouri
Baltimore & Ohio
Astern
Inat - Commerce Commission
Engineers complete check up on grade in Sloss Ind
State pickway engineers finished grading check on Federal road between Sloss and Loogeetee. Final figures show the project cost to the state about 96,000 dollars, reflecting the completed work and expenses.
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Sloss
Ind
Here
Store Crowds Test Saleswomen in Busy Shopping Surge
Shoppers cram the store as doors open with aisles crowded and sales staff stretched thin. Customers push to reach discounted items while clerks struggle to assist amid the morning rush.
Infant Bateman Dies in Maysville Early Today
Marion Bateman aged 22 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Bateman, died early this morning at their home in Maysville after illness since birth on November 2. The funeral was held today at 10 o clock at Scar cemetery.
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Marion Bateman
Willis
Bateman
Maysville
Atoe
Scar
Chicago Youths Held in Indicted Immorality Case
Three Chicago youths Phillip Ross Gene DeFanto and Taolicchi were accused by Whiting Indiana girls of attempted misconduct during a resort visit near the state line. The state attorney said the case would be presented to federal authorities under the Mann Act. The victims escaped as two jumped from the car and ran five miles. one was forced back into the vehicle before help arrived. Police arrested the three men.
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Hugo Lynch
Hae
Lynch
Alien Tussey
Sherit Nélson
Chief Weather
Cormin
Bitter
Padlenneps
Rena
Hendricks Pedis Reult
Garrett Dinkla
Ana
Jay Hugh
Bush
Chicago
Whiting
Ind
Indiana State Line
Atttorney
Phillip Ross
Gene DeFanto
Attevn
Miss Dahike
Miss Margeske
Ross
East Side Postation
Santa Claus Post Office Letters Request Time
Postmaster Martin seeks to store Santa letters for a time due to a cor rush backlog. The plan aims to deliver the letters to Santa Claus, Indiana, while awaiting clearance with Chicago. This arrangement affects residents near Lincoln and east Lincomn streets.
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Santa Claus
Rush
Martin
Chicago
Wife of Pair Victim of Bandits
Mrs. C. F. Zittel wife of the publisher of Zit's Weekly theatrical and sporting paper was forced to surrender jewelry worth about $100000 to two gunmen who gained entry to her Riverside Drive apartment during a furniture delivery. The bandits with two pistols escorted Mrs. Zittel and servants into a room and ordered the safe opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. F. Zittell
Zit
Riverside Drive
JAS CLEMENTS INJURED IN FALL AT BRICK YARD
James Clements aged 16 son of Fred Clements of 118 South East Fifth street was injured this morning around 10 30 when he lost balance near the edge of a new brick kiln at the Kretz Brick yard on South Fifth street. He fell nine feet and landed on his hands to break both wrists while employed by Ed Kretz on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. Clements
Fred Clements
S. E. Fifth Street
Kretz
Fifth Street
Ed Kretz
Cetments
Defalcations Confessed by Man in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on December 12 a confession was made by Gilbert, secretary and general manager of the Guaranty and Loan Association, admitting defalcations that may total eight million dollars. The statement was made to the directors of the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Col
Gilbert Sem
Gene
Guaranty & Loan Association
Seven Amy G. Crew Rescued at Sea by Swedish Steamer
Seven members of the crew of the schooner Amy G. were rescued at sea during the night in a lifeboat by a Swedish steamer, as reporting ships noted. The incident occurred off New York waters on December 12. The rescued crew members were identified as McKean and six others.
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New York
Amy G
McKean
Barnhart Leads Mine Union Presidency Vote
Terre Haute Indiana reports Barnhart leading in the Mine Union presidential race with partial tallies. Walter Mitch appears prominent in secretary treasurer results with unofficial vote counts around 1,949 from early totals. John Sua is listed as nearest opponent with lower figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre- Haute
Ind
Frank ‘Barnhart
M. W
Ton
John Sua
Legion Meeting at Bicknell Sunday
District Logic meeting at Bicknell Suds. all members urged to attend. Knights Kaine to meet at community home at 9 o clock. Tuesday gathering postponed to Wednesday at 7 for joint Legion and auxiliary meeting to plan sending toys to Knightstown Home children. Members should be present with solvent.
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Bicknell Suds
Kaine
Legion and
Puxiliary
Knightstown
Ber
Inheritance Taxes Grow in Indiana Report Says Growth
Indiana annual report shows inheritance taxes on decedents estates and intangibles reaching $1,638,212.61 for the just-closed fiscal year. The state tax board notes record collections under the 19th century law, with varying net values and appraisals for estates through the late 1920s and early 1930s.
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Indianapplis
State Tax Board
Seaweed Used in Getenoh Process By Russian Engineer
A Russian engineer adapts seaweed for a Getenoh process, signaling a potential advancement in bioprocessing. The report notes the method’s development and its implications for industrial applications, highlighting the role of seaweed as a raw material and the engineer’s experimental steps.
Two Killed in Chicago During Blackmail Attack
Police report two men James Tomas alias Samuel Moments and Rudolph Moreno, aged about 24, were slain in Chicago today in a blackmail related shooting. Authorities say of a south side suburb, a gang war involved extortion and a map of the attack was recovered.
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General
James Reshot
Beverly
Fragmentary Local Notice From Aged Chronicle
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice mentioning Horace Ham and Davis with broken phrases about life, travel, and a possible return. Names appear out of order, with street references and unclear dates. The readable bits point to a personal notice or obituary fragment from a previous issue.
Death of Isaac Dillon in Loogoostee Indiana
Isaac Dillon, a respected Rutherford County citizen, died Sunday at his home near Fordsville Indiana at age 63 from kidney illness. He leaves two sons Everet and John Dillon and his wife predeceased him. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Inman Chapel with burials in the local cemetery.
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Loogostee
Ind
Isaac Dillon
Rutherford
Fom
Evert
Fordsville
Inman
Burress
Alt
Everet
John Dillon
Washington
Lewis Accepts Peace Prize in Stockholm Amid Critique
The writer Lewis accepts the Nobel Prize for literature in Stockholm and uses the moment to condemn civilization in the United States. He derides American complacency and calls the U S the world’s most disharmonious land. Meanwhile in Washington President Hoover faces Senate backlash as Republicans withhold support for his leadership amid a looming court fight.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Dechas
Sinclair Lewis
Washington
Dée
K Hoover
Senate
Benediit Hoover
Hoover
Congress
Cane Swai
Virginia
Dent
Legion Plans Measures to Boost Universal Draft
Bloomington speech by Ralph T. O’Neil, national commander, urges Congress to enact universal military draft and to expand U S Navy to London Naval Conference limits. He warned of potential wars, pressed peace-time mobilization and preparedness beyond wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
American Legion
London
Naval Conference
Ralph T. O
Two Convicted of Intoxication in City Court
Mayor John W. McCarty presided as Carl Hamm and Leslie trieders, two local younger men, were found guilty on charges of intoxication after an afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. W. McCarty
Carl Hamm
Leslie
Two Fat Lester Lee Trust Meeting Record
Trustees of So ship and notaries discuss the trust action and meeting terms. The fragmentary text references a board or committee session, with unclear names and roles, and indicates a formal process or test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Lee
So Ship, Notaries
Thar Sears Ming
Beet Kills One. Wounds Two in Local Incident
A beet incident results in one death and two injuries. Names and exact roles are unclear, but the event occurred in a local setting with involved parties including workers and a restaurant. Emergency responders arrived and transported two wounded individuals. Further details on cause and charges were not available in the readable text.
Senator Overman in North Carolina Visit Cited
Confused archival note shows Senator Overman linked to a Raleigh event as locals record a visit and mention a pending telegraph or highway project. The readable fragments confirm the senator’s presence and regional interest but lack full details. More context would clarify date and purpose.
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Ridgefield
Mary Matthias
Mary
Ative
James Lundergan
Roos Mb
Huntsville
Ala
Ne Ee
ReaBelle
Eocet
Wiepman
Cincinnati
Wanda
Armistige
Dave
Isell
Alton Railroad
TOB, & C
Eastern Line
Kansas City
Santa Claus, Ind
Lincomn Y
Jas
Clements
Barnhart
Bistri
Otto Dachsel
Robert Vee
Bidong
Arisi Popehes
Legion
Bicknell Sunda
Horace Ham
Dre
Davis
Arthur Hd
Lewis
Beet
Steines
Senator Overman
North Carolina
Fred Hevea
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