Suit to Break Meredith Will Withdrawn in Pike County
Hat Tie B. Meredith et al withdrew their suit to break the Meredith will in Pike County Circuit Court Petersburg. The hearing continues with a petition for will construction and testimony from forty Washington witnesses. Legal firms across several states are listed as representatives for claimants to heirship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Petersburg
Hattie B. Meredith
Gr . Clements
Erron
Meredith
Washington
Cour
Turner, Aberry & Ane
Easton
Texas
Ailler Napoli & Dailey
Padgett && Gardiner
Markle
Evansville
Illen
Hastin
Flavian A. Seal
Ia & Slimp
God
Fox
Adsty Seat
W. H. Hill
Vincennes
Miles G. O'Neall
Crow Club Claims Field Victory Over Crows
Mr Smith notes an organized Crow Club in the West End that has killed over four hundred crows in recent years. He calls crow hunting a great sport that helps farmers by reducing a major pest while the club tracks kills on score cards provided by an ammunition company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
West End
Crow Club
Harlan Leads Race for Senate Pro Tempore Post
Indianapolis December 27 The temperature in the Indiana Senate centers on president pro tem. Senator Denver Harlan Richmond faces opposition from Alonzo Lindsey Kingman and others. Lindsey backs Harlan while proposals and county factions influence support. The contest pits farm counties against Marion County figures as the session nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Denver
Harlan
Richmond
Enate
Alorzc H. Lindsey
Kingman
Bruce Cooper
Posey Ecoun.y
Dea
Harlan Forth
J. Mann
Marion County
James Far
Ake
Nej
Sena
Lindley
J. Glen Harris
Truman G. Mu
Cass County
Senate
al B
Prohibition denounced by J C Gebhart at ACS meeting
Chicago reports J C Gebhart director of research for the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment here at the American Political Science Association meeting. He warns national enforcement cannot keep pace with the rising illicit liquor trade and cites a need for massive funding and a U S treaty with Canada as subterfuges to shift costs to the states. Gebhart argues states must decide liquor control forms and recalls Taft’s forecast that a national prohibition amendment would pass despite many city and state opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John C. Gebhart
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
American Political Science Association
Gebhart
James Dorah
Prohibition
United States
Dorah
Canada
Commonwealth
William Howard Taft
Federal referee appointment announced for Evansville area
George F Zimmerman of Vernon is named federal referee in Evansville district, succeeding Charles who retires January 1. Announcement notes Zimmerman will assume duties soon and will handle cases in the Evansville region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Zimmerman
Vernon
Evansville
Tzell
Charlies
Woman Fined For Passing Fraudulent Checks
Constable BE Williams returned to Washington with Mabel Porter of Indianapolis to face charges of passing fraudulent checks. One check for 56.25 from FJ Freshley of Plainville and another for 13.75 from Mrs Hackler near Plainville were presented. A hearing before Justice of the Peace Harry Van Trees resulted in a fine and court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. L. Williams
Washington
Mabel Porter
Indianapolis
F. J.freshley
Plainville
Mrs. Hackler
Near Plainville
Beetle Found Preserved in Egyptian Mummy Wrappings
A beetle thousands of years old was discovered perfectly preserved among the wrappings of an Egyptian mummy. The find highlights ancient burial practices and preservation via the mummification process. Local experts say the insect offers insight into ancient fauna and ritual objects.
Rockport Banker Named Secretary to Indiana Governor
Lafayette Dees 27 John J Brown banker and farmer of Rockport has been chosen secretary during Harry G Leslie's term as governor elect announces. Brown 45 a member of the state tax board expired December 1 and was succeeded by Ted Weitere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Dees
John J. Brown
Rockport
Indiana
Harry G. Leslie
Mr. Brown
State
Ted Weitere
Soviet Officials to Visit New York for Soviet US Talks
Soviet State Bank president Aaron Schiemann and deputy Valery Myeshlauk plan to sail January 2 from Cherbourg to New York for negotiations with the United States. They will join the Rogoff mission and discuss cooperation with Ford, General Motors, and General Electric as part of Russia\'s economic development plans including potential large factory construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Cherbourg
New York
S. A. Mar
United States
United Press
Aaron Schiemann
State Bank
Valery Myeshlauk
Soviet Supreme Economic Council
Myeshilauk
Vi Oissinski
Eneva
State Department
Washington
Tey
Moscow
Ford Motor Company
General Electric Company
Schiemann Pand
Myeshlauk
Rogoff
General Motors
Russia
Baseball tonight benefits Central Christian teams
Public invited to a ten cent admission as Central Christian teams prepare for a baseball event. Historical note mentions Hindu groups and hygienic meal preparation spanning centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian
Pri Bbe
New Secretary Alliance Crane Names Local Officials
A report outlines new secretary alliance led by Robert Crane and listing officials in Indiana counties including Lawrence Gibson Jon Fi Spencer and Pos Funk. The notice mentions New Albany and multiple counties such as Monroe Brown Martin Daviess Knox Ike Orange and Vanderburgh with names like Orville Skelton and Walker France among appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Brown
Martin, Daviess
Knox
Ike
Orange
Washing
Crawford
Perry
Warrick
Vanderburg
Cut
Rosen
Teacher Slain in Carmi. Suspect Held in Indiana
Hoyt McMurray a former Washington porter, arrested in Indiana on murder charges for slaying Carmi grade school teacher Miss Anna Preher. Police report show a bloodstained outfit found at his home and robbery motive suspected as she had just banked dues for the Carmi teachers institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt McMurray
Trainor
Washington
Ind
Anna Preher
Carmi
Ill
Shere
Carmi Teachers Institute
McMurray
Brown on Way Prison to Serve Life Term
Dores week in court and sentence, Brown convicted last year in Daviess county on a murder charge. He will spend life imprisonment in the state. Casey Jones and deputy left early with Brown for Michigan where he will begin serving his life term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rown
Daviess County
Cif
Past Masters in AS Meeting at Glendale Lodge Hosts
The Glendale lodge No. 461 held its annual Past Masters meeting over seven nights with Eastern Star volunteers and newly elected officers in attendance. Attendees included Daviess and Washington Charity group members as well as several past masters from Gien 5inville and Odon.
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Inty
Glenndale
Gien
As Masters
Daviess
Bountiful Ladies of
Glendale
Ernc_ Washington
G. C. Garris
R. L. Meluggs
M. Morea
Becarles
F. Spink
Today’s bank cashier kidnapped during $5,000 theft
A cashier at a local bank was kidnapped today as about $5,000 was taken in a bank robbery. Police launched a broader search for the suspect, while witnesses described the incident as sudden and alarming. Further details were not immediately available.
Washingtons new motorcycle cop starts January first
Motor cyclists should watch for infractions as Earl Horrall prepares to begin duty on January 1. The motorcycle unit arrived yesterday and was taken to Vincennes for adjustments to be ready for opening day.
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Washington
Vincennes
Earl Horrall
Fire department puts out blaze at residence
Central fire department responded to 1004 East Van Trees Street Wednesday evening to extinguish a small blaze caused by a gasoline stove. No injuries or further damage reported.
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Central Fire Department
Barl Bray
van Trees Street
Safe Lifeboats Show Motor Powered Rescue Craft
Berlin reports a new lifeboat design carried by German liners. The craft uses motors instead of oar power, increasing speed and range and reducing uncertainty in reaching safety during distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bandit Slays Watchman in New York Lab Theft
A bandit killed watchman Neary Waden at the Guggenheim Brothers laboratory and bound two truckmen after using gas or acid. Police seek motive as $24 and formulas appear partly untouched. no violent marks on the victim or metal theft reported. Detectives probe mysterious circumstances surrounding the crime and commissioner's inaugural task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Oear
Neary Waden
Gugenheim — _ Brothers
Crome
Grover A. Whalen Sinc
Gow
Washington juniors wear new Bell Clothing sweaters
Washington high school's junior class members wear new sweaters bought from Bell Clothing. The sweaters feature Copythagen blue and white colors as part of the class ensemble.
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Washington High School
The
Bell Clothing
Mrs Wildridge Confined at Home After Illness
Mrs C O Wildridge is confined to her home at 207 Southeast Eleventh Street due to illness, described as influenza. The report notes she is suffering from the flu and remains at her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wildridge
C. O. Wildridge
Southeast Eleventh Street
Hedrick Youth Injured While Clearing Debris
A boy named Hedrick nearly severed the small toe on his foot while clearing yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Dr. Burrégö’s office where the injury was dressed and three stitches were required.
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Sont
Ben Hedrick
Burrégo
Influenza Claims 40 at Evansville
Evansville records driven by influenza and pneumonia claim a heavy toll as December figures rise. Local health officials report dozens of deaths and widespread illness, urging vaccination and precautionary measures amid the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Evans
Tragic death: Zack Swanagan shoots self in Terre Haute
Despondent by poor health and unemployment Zack Swanagan killed himself at his Terre Haute home shortly before noon yesterday. A former bookkeeper for a local hardware firm he had quit work due to ill health. He leaves a widow and four children from his first marriage plus brothers and sisters in Indiana. Funeral services will be held in Terre Haute Friday afternoon with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack Swanagan
Terre Haute
Thor. Swanagan
Harrison Township
Vada War
John F. Ward
Donald
Vera
Twite
Elizabeth
William McCrary
Washington
Eugene Ballou
McCormick Avenue
Curtis Faith
Troy Road
Oscar Swanagan
Locow Road
Robert Swannag
Anthony Swan
H. B. Jones
Fear Gangland Violence At Trial
Fear of gangland violence led to a heavy guard at the criminal court in Indianapolis for the trial of Amos, 24, charged as an accomplice in the December 8 robbery killings, amid tensions from earlier gang clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
yd-Amos
Bain Farms Confined by Influenza at East Fourth Street
Bain Farms remains at his residence on east Fourth street suffering from influenza, according to local health notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain Farms
East Fourth Street
Alleged home brew case near Thompson farm
Sheriff Be and Deputy Healy charged John Thompson with illicit liquor possession after a search yielded alcohol in a ditch several hundred yards from his Washington home. Thompson pleaded not guilty, posted $500 bond, and his mayor's court trial was scheduled for morning. He remained jailed when bond was not posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Be
Joseph Healy
John Thompso
Washington
Thompson
Jan. McCarty
Bids Openings Scheduled for Furnishings Contract Work
Ten representatives from various firms plan to arrive today to bid on furnishing wood furniture metal equipment and allied items for the government project. Competition is expected to be keen due to the large sums involved and the scope of the contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptry
Seamit
Furnishi
Bedford Bandit Trio Surrenders Man Held After Robbery
Arthur Bird 22 of Bedford surrendered as the second of the bandit trio after an attempted hold up of merchant Thomas Winniger. Johnny Curry was killed in the exchange and Garry Loch onur also surrendered before December 15. Bird was taken to Paoli for trial.
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Bedford
Arthur Bird
Endeay
Thomas Win
Merchant
Johnny Curry
Winniger
Garry Lochonur
Bird
Paoli
Condition of Frank Rein sel Unchanged in Critical State
The condition of Frank Rein sel, a well known shoe merchant, was listed as unchanged today. He has been in critical condition at his home on street for the past several days, with hope for recovery persistent amid medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reinsel
Reinsel
Goodman Gets Two Years In Federal Penitentiary
Hammond Indiana December sentence for Louis Goodman a Gary based merchant and owner of an arts department store found guilty by a jury of receiving stolen property in interstate commerce. He was fined $20000 and ordered to serve two years in a federal penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Louis Goodman
Gary
Judio Thos
J F Douthitt Moves Office to Beitm an Building
Dr J F Douthitt chiropractor has moved his office and equipment to the Beitman Building, transferring from the previous rooms to establish a new location for his practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beitman
J. F. Douthitt
Lf Oa
Dog Owner Speaks Over Radio After Attack
A dog owner issued a public speech on the radio following an incident involving the pet. The dog is reported to be safe and its rightful owner seeks clarity on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Sam Dog
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J. C. Gebhart
F. Zimmerman
America
Alliens Crane
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Jon
Fi Spencer
Pos Funk
Prim Bedford
Evansvilles
Dores
Gan City
Bandit
Bas
Hedrick
Lack Swanagan
Bandit Gang
Goodman
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