Ragged Man Identity Unveiled in Old Mystery Case
Nellie Ryan, now 77, identifies the so called ragged man as her estranged son. Wanderer’s death and his wife’s wounding linked to a staged robbery. Anglin family later confirms Ed Anglin, adopted as a child near Redfield, South Dakota, had since returned to Chicago.
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Nellie Ryan
Ragged
Stra Rs
Wanderer
Wandere
Wander
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Clamage
Tas
Anglin
Redfield
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Chicago
Young Giant Robert Wadlow Draws Washington Crowds
Thousands visit Washington to glimpse Robert Wadlow 20, of Alton the world’s tallest man at 8 ft 11 in and 485 pounds. Kiwanis brought him for Christmas shopping week as he toured streets and hotel, spoke briefly, and attracted crowds with his size. a high school band concert boosted the event.
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Washington
Robert Wadlow
Alton
Kiwanis Club of
Robert
Washington Hotel
Jtne
Bluebird
Palmer Electric Co
Naval Board Inquires Into Fatal Wreck Findings
Miss Florence Smith, a school teacher, was awarded $900 damages in her suit after a shipyard accident. The naval board has started an inquiry into the fatal wreck connected to the case.
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Naval Board
Florence Smith
Afternooh
Agalpet
Sonal
Miss Smit
Wiship
Eviy
Shoppers Warned About Packages Theft Prevention
Shoppers warned to secure packages during the Christmas shopping season after a theft from a parked car. Police believe precautions by shoppers can prevent further similar crimes as the holiday period draws near.
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King
Smoot Services Set Wednesday for Mrs Zelia L Smoot
Funeral services for Mrs Zelia Let Smoot widow of Dr D B Smoot will be held Wednesday morning at 10 30 at the Baptist church with Rev Wm R Seat officiating Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery The casket will not be opened at the church and friends may call at the family residence 701 West Main Street to pay respects Star services will be held at 7 30 this evening at the family home.
Kidnapper Hearing Set in Hammond Federal Court
A hearing for Dirck Howard, once sentenced for kidnapping, is scheduled Friday in Hammond Indiana federal court. Prosecutor Alvin Seal, Sheriff Ed Rankin, and Police Chief Walter Sullivan are expected as witnesses, with writs of error and oaths filed in the matter.
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Hammond
Ind
Dirck Howard
Washington
Joenas
Alvin Sealer
Ed Rankin
Walter Sullin
Tori
Teachers Honor Smiley With Lamp Before Leaving Office
In Van Buren township teachers gathered at Trustee William W Smiley's home to present him a fine lighting lamp and thank him for his service as he prepared to leave office January 1. The gathering was friendly and pleasant.
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van Buren Township
William W. Smiley
Smiley
Injunction Suit Over Road Closing In Barr Township
William , of Barr township filed an injunction suit and request for a restraining order in cheit court today naming Hugo L Baker as defendant. Saint alleges the road leads to the plaintiff's home and asks the court to restrain further action. Brewer says he has used the road for 35 years to reach his home.
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Cheit Court
William
Barr Township
Hugo L. Baker
Saint
Will J. Hayes Rites Held At St. Simons Church
Funeral services for Will J. Hayes were held this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Simons Church, with interment in Oaks Grove Cemetery. Attendees included Brett Cabel, Robert Witton, Clem Dutton, Onis Rudolph, Fred Mischler, and John Watier.
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Will J. Hayes
St. Simon's Church
Oaks Grove Cemetery
Brett Cabel
Robert Witton
Clem Dutton
Onis Rudolph
Fred Mischler
John Watier
Public Schools to Close Friday for 10 Day Break
As of October 1, 1988, public schools announce closure on Friday with classes resuming Monday January 2. The notice notes a ten day vacation period for students and staff.
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Vereee
Mrs Florence Gregory Taken By Death Here
Mrs Florence Gregory died at about 2:30 PM after a reported hemorrhage and was found by Oral W. Gregory. An inquest was planned. funeral services were set with R. Seat officiating at Gill Funeral Chapel. Surviving relatives included Oral F. Webber Minnie Gregory and others. Burial followed at Veale Creek Cemetery.
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Florence Gregory
W. Gregory
Ohare Gregory
Teachers Planning Banquet Meeting At Christian Church
Thursday night at the Christian church the semi annual teachers dinner of the city’s schools will be held. An elaborate program is planned with speakers and presentations.
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Ristian
Comic strip characters join Bob Hope radio show
The comic figures Blondie Dagwood and Baby Dumpling drawn by Chick Young will be heard on Bob Hope’s Variety Show tonight at nine. Blondie the motion picture has Penny Singleton Dagwood Arthur Lake and Larry Sims star in a high rating film soon to play Washington. The comic stars will read their roles on the NBC network. tune in for hearty laughs and daily adventures as reported by The Democrat.
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Democrat
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Chick Young
Eekup
Bob Hope
Arie
Blondie
Dagwood
B Dumpng
Washington
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Larry
Sims
Daisy the
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Bob ‘Hope
National Broadcasting System
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Season Tickets Honored At Wednesday Night Event
Season tickets will be honored Wednesday night at the Washington Jasper. Tri Kappa Sorority urged donations to support a cause during the event.
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Washington Jasper
Tri Kappa Sorority
Martha E Greenwell Dies in Loogootee at 68
Martha Ellen Greenwell, 68, wife of Joseph W. Greenwell, died at 8 20 after a sudden illness following an attack near Bramble in Daviess county on October 18 1870. She was a longtime Loogootee resident and St John’s church member. Surviving are husband, two children Alvin Greenwell Mikay Ayres and Seymour Mattingly and three grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 9 at St John’s with burial at St John’s cemetery Emil Norris & Sons in charge.
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Loogootee
Ind
Martha Ellen Greenwe
Joseph W. Greenwell Tee
Daviess Cour
Bramble
John B
Levenia
Mr. Greenwell
Seymour Mattingly
Evansville
St. John’s Church
John’s Cerretory
Emil Norris & Sons
Marriage Licenses Granted in Indiana Nod to Atterberry Mattix
Albert Wm. Atterberry 20 a laborer of Valparaiso son of wm iE Atterberry and Normajean. Mattix 18 of Odon daughter of Vance V. Mattix. The two listed as marrying soon under local marriage license records.
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Atterberry
Valparaiso
Wm Ie
Normajean
Mattix
Odon
Vance V. Mattix
Roosevelt Plans Five Vital Talks for New Congress
President Roosevelt outlines a busy schedule for the new 79th Congress convening January 3. He plans opening remarks in early days plus four additional messages including a joint labor rail program report, a national defense message with requested appropriations, an expansion of social security coverage, and a health and welfare study report. Officials anticipate foreign policy emphasis and an annual budget link to these actions.
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Congress
Whitehouse
Joint Management-Labor Committee
Jesage
Inter-Departmental
Josephine Roche
Tee of
Treas
Washington
Jepry
Europe
Lima
Peru
Grade Pupils to Sing Christmas Carols on Main Street
Public school pupils from fourth to eighth grade will sing Christmas carols on downtown Main Street Thursday afternoon. Clyde Parker, superintendent of schools, says the group will assemble at the Home End at 2 o clock, form a parade, and march down Main Street behind a special band.
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Main Street
Clyde Parker
Pee
Hospital Notes Report on Surgeries and Births
Mrs Lester Hopkins of Scholars RFD 2 underwent a major operation yesterday afternoon. Mrs Oscar E Miles of French Lick had a major operation. Mrs Joseph Payne of RFD 1 reported a daughter.
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Lester Hopkins
Oscar E. Miles
French Lick
Joseph Payne
New molded basketball to debut in Big Four tourney
Washington fans will see the new molded basketball in the Big Four tourney set for December 30. Principal Harry Wampler announces the ball will be used in state tournaments this season and in Washington home games after January 1. Officials from the four schools are wary but agree to practice with the new ball ahead of March tourney.
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Washington
Harry Wampler
W.hls
Edford, Jr
Huntingburg
Wampler
Calliams
Coast Guard Plane Crash Kills Four Veterans
Bodies of four Coast Guard service members are found burned after a plane crash near a shore base. The wreckage scattered widely as rescuers sought clues to the cause while officials mourn the loss of Lieut Lyne and fellow guardsmen. Investigators will determine whether adverse weather or mechanical failure led to the fatal incident.
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Lyne
Coast Guard
Germain
Shopping Days First Chris Tamas Looked Back
Looking back four years to Chris Tamas, Dionne quints enjoy their first Christmas. The Legion of Decency launches a campaign against film filth. Fleming ton New Jersey becomes an overnight boom town on the eve of Hauptmann trial. Best seller So Red the Rose tops lists. Charred hulk of the Castle beaching reefer?
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Dionne Quints
Legion of Decency
Flemington
N. J
Eee Castle
Indictment Charges AMA Leaders in Anti Trust Case
A federal grand jury indicted the American Medical Association, three professional societies, and 21 leaders in medicine and surgery for violating antitrust laws. Dr Mortis Fishbein editor of the JAMA figure among the named officials. Olan West, William Teceatna, Dick Cutter and others were listed as officers or directors facing charges.
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INS
American, Medical Association
Department of Justice
Organized Medicine
Mortis Fishbein
Voice of American Medicine
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Olan West
Associa
William Teceatna
A. M. A. Bureau
Dick Cutter
Aeon
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