Youth Arrested For Corn Theft In County
Clifford Edmondson is jailed in Daviess County awaiting arraignment on petit larceny charges after being caught stealing corn west of Oak Grove Cemetery. He allegedly carried multiple loads to his car, was stopped by Fred Mischler, and later admitted the crime. Edmondson had been paroled from a reformatory a month earlier and had sold corn to a local dealer for weeks.
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Clifford Edmondson
Seventh Street
Daviess County
Edmondson
John Bowman
Fred Mischler
Tom’s Hill
Oak Grove Cemetery
Reformatory
UK Mischier
Misehler
M. S. Hastings
Mischier
Eleven Feared Drowned After Two Fishing Launches Capsize
Eleven occupants of two fishing launches are feared drowned after their boats capsized at Tomales Bay mouth near San Rafael. Nine members of the Freas and Augustine families were among those thrown into the sea during the fishing trip.
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San Rafael
Wal
Tomales Bay
Jack Freas
Manuel Augustine
Charles Bridges Named Deputy State Fire Marshal
Charles Bridges a state police lieutenant under Secretary Otto G Fifield was sworn in as deputy state fire marshal by Alfred Houston. He joins the Hammond investigation team where he had prior familiarity as a state policeman.
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Padianapolis
Charles Bridges
Otto G. Fifield
Alfred Houston
Hammond
Funeral for John H Scholl Held at St Marys Church
Funeral services for John H. Scholl 18 local youth who died Wednesday morning in an auto accident were held at St Marys Catholic Church this morning at 9. Burial followed in St John’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Smith Charles Burkhardt Paul Melton Joe Dryer Eugene Raymann and Gervais Grannon.
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John H. ©. Scholl
Wheatland
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Carl Smith
Charles Burkhardt
Paul Melton
Joe Dryer
Eugene Raymann
Gervais Grannon
Illinois City's Strange Visitor Taken by Death
Marion Illinois December 19 Thomas Kennezon 82 longtime visitor known as a man of mystery died of pneumonia in Cartherville during one of his twice yearly visits. He often used different names and drew rumors about his ties to theater.
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Marion
Carterville
Thomas Kennezon
Kenntzon
Mary Cap
House and Senate fail to agree on amendments
Washington reports that House and Senate conferees could not reach consensus on disputed elements of the 116 million unemployment relief bill. Senate holds out against local hiring and 90 day residency requirements while Alabama and Georgia aid road provisions faced resistance and status quo funding terms.
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HOUSE
Senate
Washington
Senat
Couzens
Financa
Alabama
Georg Corti
Diplomas Awarded to Fifth and St. School Girls
The article lists numerous students including Hegia Palmer Meth ne Squire Marjorie Mallen Helen Brennan Maxine Squire Edith Wade and many others receiving diplomas. It also notes Canada grain policy as a burning question and mentions a corresponding news item.
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St. Simoa
Hegia Palmer
Squire
Marjorie Mallen
Helen Brennan
Maxit Rie
Progress
Helen Breneda
Maxine ‘Neldige
Marjorie ‘Mallen
Edith $6
Maxine Squire
Marjorie Wade
Helen Bowling
Palmer Buttons
Catherine Queen
Rita Molles
Jens Cooper
Lorraine Borders
Laie
Thompson
Camilla Padgette
Kauffman
Rosemarie
Mary Howard
Mary Fanning
Mildred Mangin
Rose Marie Pattéria
Margaret Newton
Eleane Thompson
Doris Colbert
Canada
Farjiere
Cantata program details and dates from Washington event
Fragmented OCR notes list a cantata program labeled Rog and Washington with Christmas themes. It mentions a Sunday performance and upcoming signals of events, but specifics on date, venue, and participants are unclear.
Local arrest over fatal stabbing shocks Missouri town
In Maryville Missouri a Black man named Guan Janer confessed to fatally stabbing a girl and injuring a teacher. A mob formed as reports described a tense chase and police moved the suspect to safety while lining up at Stage Road.
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Maryville
Momond
R. Janer
Lastlu
Deen Searelith
Ture
Mobile
Fragmented Christmas Shopping Note
A damaged OCR snippet discusses holiday shopping and clothing options with uncertain phrases. It mentions time and age in a sparse context and references various clothing items, but the exact meaning is unclear. The readable parts point to consumer shopping guidance during Christmas.
Indiana to halt auto plates for 10 days on check issue
Indianapolis dec 19 secretary of state Frank Mayr Jr said no auto plates would be issued for 10 days after application if a personal check is unpaid. Discussion centers on 1931 fees, a peck receivership, and whether advance payments placed in a bank constitute a trust. Mayr delays licenses awaiting contact with former official Fifield and bases action on attorney general opinion regarding civil liability.
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Indianapolis
Frank Mayr, Jr
James, M
Frankiw. Bt
Otto G. Fifield
Fifield
Washington Bank and Trust Company
Mayt
Deep Rock No. 1 Douglas well erupts in Wewoka fire
In Wewoka Oklahoma on December 19 the Deep Rock Oil No. 1 Douglas well in the townsite pool ignited, fed by 60 million cubic feet of gas. Firefighters from Tulsa flew in by airplane to battle the blaze as crews halted Wilcox drilling. Over 1,000 feet of drill pipe were displaced by gas pressure and the blaze spread over about half a mile.
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Wewoka
Okla
Deep Rock Oil Company
Douglas
Tulsa
Wilcox
Found slot machines dumped near Maysville road
Local police report damaged slot machines found days ago on the Maysville road south of the Jack Lillie farm. They cannot locate the owner. Police believe thieves took machines from a Washington area business, moved them south of Washington, broke them open and取 emptied them before discarding the machines.
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Maysville Road
Jack Lillie
Washington
Ernest Pryor Found Guilty in Manslaughter Case
Indianapolis December 19 Ernest Pryor 32 of Martinsville was found guilty by a Marion County jury of voluntary manslaughter in the death of his wife Thelma. The verdict carries a penalty of 2 to 21 years in prison. Pryor was indicted on a first degree charge after allegations he killed his wife by administering a drink under the pretense of medicine. He was sentenced immediately after the verdict being read.
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Indianapolis
Ernest Pryor
Martinsville
Marion
Pryor
Morgan Cen
al Ene
Thelma
Hc Ling
Slayer of Parents Suspect Linked to Bloomington Sightings
A report from Nashville on December 19 notes no trace of Paul, the suspect in the slaying of his parents. An unverified lead places Brown in Bloomington with a woman he knew, investigated amid the case.
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Nashville
Paul
Meen
Brown
Bloomington
State lawyers may be united in bar plan
Indianapolis December 19 A proposal for compulsory unionization of all Hoosier lawyers by the State Bar Association was studied by a committee at the annual midwinter meeting. The plan outlined to the board of ten by W W Hill of Vincennes would require all lawyers to belong to the State Bar Association giving it control of admissions to practice and disbarment, and is seen as backed by the American Bar Association.
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Indianapolis
State Bar Association
W. W. Miller
Teen
State Bar
W W. Hill
Vincennes
American Bar Association
Plan to use bank credit to aid Indian Farm mission
A proposed plan aims to utilize agricultural credit through banks to support the Indian Farm mission. Haery G. Leslie is noted to liaise with In- Rea and the governor of ipian to guarantee several million in credit, intended to help farmers meet conditions and obtain necessary credit forms.
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Haery
Leslie Tolbrenner
Tf Ipian
Gentral
Weights Carried by Island Youth in Odd Measure
A fragment reports a half pound or quarter pound weight used in a local display. Lingering lines mention an island setting and a small crowd observing the odd weigh in. The incomplete text hints at a curious implement or wager but provides few concrete names or dates.
Abutment Crash Leaves Five Injured in Automoblie Wreck
Five and one injured in a collision at a highway abutment. Report notes details unclear due to damaged text but indicates vehicle impact near an abutment with responders attending the scene and transport of victims. Authorities investigating cause.
Three State Banks Close Their Doors
Indianapolis reports three Indiana state banks failed to open. The State Bank of Brook closed after exhausting cash and deposits. American Trust Savings Company also failed to open, with directors and the state banking examiner taking charge.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Etcsad
State Banking Department
State Bank of
Brook
John B.ire
Volun Vater
Ennssiant
American Trust @ Seings company
Niin
Board of ‘Directors
State ‘Banking Examiner
Lydia Vowell Taken by Death in Plainville
Mrs Lydia Belle Vowell widow of the late John Vowell of Plainville died at her home in Plainville at 4 oclock this morning from a paralysis stroke suffered Thursday afternoon. She had lived in Plainville for many years. her husband died January 6, 1929. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday at Plainville Christian Church with burial in Plainville cemetery. Surviving children include Ollie Vowell, Mrs Alma Riney, Mrs Hazel Mowery, William Vowell, and Hallie Aloretta Joyce Elwood and Junior at home. one brother Ind.
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Lydia Belle Vowell
John Vowel
Plainville
Indiana approves bridge contract for Mt. Carmel span
Indianapolis dispatch reports the Indiana state highway commission awarded the Mt. Carmel bridge project over the Wabash river to Vincennes Bridge Company for about $399,000. Final signing is delayed briefly pending right of way acquisitions. contract expected to be signed later in the week.
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Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
Mt. Carmel
Wabash River
Vincennes Bridge Company
John J. Joey
Indiana Senator Proposes County Mergers to Cut Tax Burden
Indiana state senator C Oliver Holmes Republican of Gary proposes merging whole counties to cut government costs and reduce taxation. He told the governor during a visit that mergers could consolidate administration in high burden areas though he cautioned lawmakers that taxpayers would drive any plan and officeholders must support it.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
C. Oliver Holmes
Gary
Holmes
Delay Action on Vestal Bill for Memorial
Washington reports little chance of early action on a Vestal bill to provide 760000 for a George Rogers Clark memorial. House library committee chair Luce says no hearings set this session while similar Senate measures await action. A prior Senate bill proposed 1750000, but the House cut it to 1010000. a pending bill seeks the Senate amount.
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Washington
George Rogers Clark
Vincén
Luce
Rea
Missetts
Thairn
House
Senate
Eager
House Adopts Drought Relief Bill in Conference Action
In Washington on December 19 the House approved the conference report on the drought relief bill with a $4.5 million appropriation. The vote was recorded with no roll call. The measure now goes to conference with three amendments unresolved.
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Ington
Drouth
House
Claire Fahy Dies in Plane Crash Near Tonopah
Claire Fahy, Los Angeles aviator, dies from injuries after an airplane crash near Tonopah. The incident occurred December 19 as Fahy was flying solo in a small craft.
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Claire Fahy
Tonopah
Los Angeles
Rockne Seeks Mayo Clinic Treatment for Knee Injury
Knute Rockne, Notre Dame football coach, requested continuation of treatment halted by the football season at the Mayo Clinic. The action aims to finalize therapy while remaining uncertain about timing or outcomes.
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Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Mayo Clinic
Rockne
Ss Ae
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Klute Rockne
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