Suit to establish and probate a will in Daviess Court
A refiled suit in Daviess circuit court seeks to establish and probate a will tied to Mrs. Burris estate. Attorneys for Rader A Gii and Ber tha Edwards claim new evidence prompted the action after earlier dismissal. Plaintiffs allege Mr Burris destroyed a prior will and that Grismore and Edwards would inherit if Burris remarried, an unusual basis given Burris remarried since his first wife’s death.
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Daviess Circuit
Rader A. Gii
Bertha Edwards
John M. Bur
M.S. Hastings
Burris
Prince George Injured in Fall During Fox Hunt
Prince George the youngest son of the King and Queen dislocated his left shoulder in an accident while fox hunting with the Prince of Wales near Melton Mowbray England. He was taken to Melton hospital where the shoulder was reset under anesthesia.
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Melton Mowbray
England
Prince George
Prince Wales
Melton Hospital
Hosethrone
Kaye Wood
Boonville Man Murders Three Relatives in Sudden Tragedy
Shirley McNeeley, 35, a World War II veteran and farmer near Tennyson, Indiana, is bound over to a Warrick County grand jury for the hammer slayings of his mother, stepfather, and uncle. He surrendered after admitting the killings occurred Friday afternoon, saying his mind cleared later and citing family troubles rather than motives.
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Boonville
Ind
Shirley McNeely
Shirley McNeeley
Tennyson
Mike Breidenbach
Merman Watson
McNeeley
G .Ward
Warrick County
Evansville
Ed Leigh
Ward
MecNeeley
Tric
Past Masters Elect Officers For Next Year
The annual past masters meeting for the Daviess County Masonic lodges was held in Odon with good attendance. Officers were re elected for next year and four candidates were named from Washington Plainville and Glendale. Dieted. A fine dinner was served by the Star Ladies. Candidates listed include Clark Dougherty Helm and Weaver with candidates from Washington Plainville and Loogootes.
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Daviess County
Fromshington
Plainville
Washington, Y
Otheers
Lasters Association
Moren
Wan
McCormick
Ss. W
Charles An
J. W
Ralph Tolliver
Star
Elmer Bunch
Harold Ci Hian
S. W
Dwight Hays
Jrpj
RB. T. Tolliver
Tréas
Ben Helm
Idenye
J. D
J. C. Weaver
M. Jee Clark
Washington
Ss . Dougherty
Otto For
Hore
Loogootes
Taylor Fe
Glendale
Earnings Slip at Baltimore and Ohio in November
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad reports higher operating revenues for November at 4,406,043 dollars over the prior month with a decrease in operating expenses of 3,530,754 dollars. Net income drops to 2,379,285 dollars, down 847,959 from November 1929, while total assets or net income measures show a reduction of 9,561, es 38 percent and annual totals around 37,180,824 against 46,742,207 for 19.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Rease
Bold attempt to land liquor ends with big cargo seized
New London Conn Dec 27 a bold attempt by a British diesel schooner the Aubrey B to touch shore ended with the vessel its crew of 16 and 200000 dollars worth of liquor in Coast Guard custody The craft sought cover of dawn and was surprised by the CG 290 picket after signaling and opening fire None of the crew was taken ashore and the seizure is turned over to customs authorities today
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New London
Conn
Aubrey B
Coast Guard
Alexander Cornell
CG+290
Audrey B
Leret
New
Cus
Leonard Receives Jail Term and Fine in Court
In Bix city court Leonard was sentenced to 30 days and fined 125 dollars on counts involving intoxicating liquor and gaming devices. He paid 100 dollars for one charge and 25 dollars plus costs for another. Fellow Jimmie. Fellows, held on the same charges, faces Monday morning hearing.
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Bix Court
Appes
Leonard
Ters
Jimmie
Fellows
Clara Mount Death Report Reaches City
Word reached relatives today that Miss Clara Mount 25 a former city top has died in Chicago from poisoning. A trained nurse she studied in Chicago and Washington and Vincennes mother Mary Mount sister Threse Aldige aunt Mrs. Clara Chapman are among survivors. The body will be shipped here soon likely for burial at St Marys Woods.
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Clara Mount
Chicago
Miss Mount
Washington
T, Washington
Vincennes
Mary Mounteof
Siver
Threse Aldige
St. Mary-of-the-Woods
Ancle
Louis McCanley
Clara Chapman
Washitteton
McCauley
Besemer Sentenced to Ten to One Hundred Years
In Los Angeles at Gilbert, Besemer received a term from ten to one hundred years. The sentence was handed down by Superior Judge Walton Wood who ruled Beše mer should serve the maximum time possible.
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Los Angeles
Gilbert ‘H
Wreckes
Quentin Penitentiary
Guaranty
Norris Opposes Third Party Move Amid Dewey Query
Senator Norris rejected talks of leading a liberal party as proposed by Columbia professor Dewey. He said he did not intend to join a third party and reserved discussion for later, noting little belief in immediate action. The idea drew comment from West and South liberals and Senator Heflin who criticized Dewey's approach.
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Washington
George W. Norris
John Dewey
Columbia University
Withdra
Republican Party
Norris
Dewey
The
Nebraskan
Heflin
Oebama
Ancient weapon studied in death of aged recluse
Indianapolis December 27 gun experts examined shotguns and shells to decide if Jagon Swihart aged recluse died by self harm or was aided. Swihart’s ancient “sulu” 12 gauge shell was fired from behind at close range. Tests aim to show which shell fired and whether death was self inflicted. The inquiry involves state and local investigators and questions around a second weapon.
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Indianapolis
Jagon Swihart
Lagrange County
State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
Forrest Huntington
Arch Ball
Swihart
Roy McDona
Swihar
Mit Goxoner John
Caton
Pri
Ralph Foster
Bure
Price
Ornéy
Jamsurre
Watson Fights insurgent move in the Senate
Washington December 27 Majority Leader Watson challenged insurgent Republicans and Democrats plan to reconsider confirmations of Chairman George Otis Smith and other power commission members. He warned against removal by reconsideration and noted the commissioners have been sworn in. The dispute followed dismissals of solicitor Charles Russell and chief accountant William W King.
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Washington
Watson
Senate
George Otis Smith
New Power Commission
Charles Russell
Wm. W.king
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Russell
King
Five Children Placed in Pike County Orphans Home
Sheriff Bowman moved five children from Charles and Mary Jackson to the Pike County orphans home near Petersburg following a county order. Ages 6 to 15, the kids are Ira Louis, Alvin, Hubert, and two others. The father serves time in the state prison for child neglect while the mother lives in Vincennes with two older children.
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John ‘Bowman
Pike County
Petersburg
Charles
Mary ‘Kson
Vincennes
Childern
Ira Louis
Alvin
Bee Ee
Hubert Lee
Frank Mason Buys 100000 Acres of Hardwood Timber
Word has it that Frank Chicago a young man has pursued 100000 acres of hardwood timber located near the Canal thirty miles east of the city. Much of the timber is mahogany. Mrs Mason and Jeter are en route to City to New York City Havana and back. Frank Mason known by Roy John to friends left Washington earlier and has his name legalized.
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Frank Chicago
Ema
Two Bombings Reported Across City Causing Major Damage
Police search for a persistent gang after two bombings caused over $20,000 in damage and injured three people. Affected areas include Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods as investigators pursue leads while Mrs. Will W. and Mrs. Meridia are noted in reports.
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la Iia
Chicago
Dee
Drive for Post: Sto Be Elected Mayor Amid City Tensions
The account reports Judge John Sto running for mayor amid accusations of corruption and unprincipled tactics. Chicago leaders promise reforms and a push to “drive out the haves” as political riffs mount over a $20,000,000 budget for courts and city operations.
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John Sto
United Press
Margiall
Hhicago
Nakiesters
Rackekind
Illinois Miners Ask Shorter Hours
State mine unit officials and coal operators group in Illinois propose shorter work hours. Joseph Look, head of the state coal operators association, advocated the plan during a public meeting today.
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Coal Persia
Harry
Illinois
Joseph Look
State Foal Operators Association
Girl Demands 20000 Breach Balm of Youth
A fragmented 1940s clipping reports a young woman suing for twenty thousand dollars in a breach of promise case tied to a romance with Rosemary Johnson and a university student circle. Details reference graduation day, letters, an alleged affair, and a munched account of a broken engagement.
Man Charged in Hit and Run Death of Stephen Pollock
December 27 verdict relates to manslaughter charges after the death of 74 year old Stephen O Pollock. St Clair was accused of being the hit and run driver whose automobile struck Pollock yesterday.
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Wiarmas
Stephen O. Pollock
St. Clair
Pollock
Marshal Joffre in serious condition after operation
Marshal Joffre of France and allied forces during World War I is gravely ill following an operation for arteritis and gangrene that led to the amputation of his right foot eight days ago. Doctors, including Boulin, say the condition is very grave and the procedure was kept secret at Joffre's request to avoid fuss.
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Marchal Semple
Joffre
France
Boulin
United Press
Stock Swindle Uncovered With Arrest Of Man
Chicago authorities disclosed a forged stock swindle tied to Fox Film shares. Investigators reported $89,000 in forged certificates recovered and brokers nationwide alerted to verify circulation. Officials said the scheme potentially extended across the nation with forged certificates and nameless associates connected to Stein, Alstrin, and Co.
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Stock Exchange
Chicago
New York
Steele
Fox Film
Shooting Match at Eastside Park on New Year’s Day
A public shooting event is planned for New Year’s afternoon at Eastside Park. Two hogs will be given away during the afternoon. Shooting is set to commence at 1:30 o'clock. Gas 124 gauge guns will be used. A large attendance is anticipated.
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Eastside Park
Hubbard Funeral Set for Monday in Indianapolis
Dee Dee refe sal services for Kin Sabre, creator of the Abe Martin sketch, who died yesterday. The funeral will be at 2 30 Monday at Flanier and Buchanan mortuary, burial at Hilt cemetery. Body remains at home until Sunday evening.
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Indianapolis
Dee Dee Ae
Kin Sabre
Abe Martin
Flanier & ‘Buchanan
Oratee
Hilt
Minister and family escape serious injury in Christmas crash
Rev J L Henderson pastor of the First Baptist church and his family narrowly escaped serious harm Christmas day on a trip to Louisville. A rear tire blew as another car neared from Paoli and swerved into Hendersons. His auto hit a large tree. Mrs Henderson and Rev were bruised, children unhurt, car damaged about 150 dollars. They continued by other car and returned by train.
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J. L. Henderson
Lrst Baptist Church
Louisville
African Tribal Raiders Annihilated in Ethopia District
A report from Assab Eritrea states about 200 African tribal raiders were annihilated on the plains of Mogorros nKalia district in northern Ethiopia. The dispatch dated December 27 cites the massacre as a decisive setback for the raiders and notes limited details on casualties.
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Romp
Maly
Assab
Eritrea
Mogorros nKalia
Nhorthar
Ethiaopia
Drifting Ice Floe Threatens 100 Men on Lake Erie
Report says one hundred men were trapped on a drifting ice floe in Lake Erie north of here. Rescue seemed impossible due to thin ice as Sandusky emergency crews and Marblehead Coast Guard units moved to assist. Fishermen were said to be scattered in huts on the floe as ships approached.
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Lake Erie
Sandusky
Marble ' Head
Sandusky Bay
Riffey Boy Injured On Trapeze At Home
The nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Riffey of the West End fell while playing on a trapeze at home on Thursday, breaking his arm between the elbow and wrist. Dr H C Wadsworth treated the injury.
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Riffey
West End
H.C. Wadsworth
Fight on Panhandle Illinois gas sale in Illinois
Springfield Illinois December 27 opposition to the Panhandle Illinois Pipe Line Company plan to pipe and sell natural gas in Illinois was voiced by the Illinois Agricultural Association before the Illinois Commerce Commission. The association argues the line would be interstate in character and exempt from commission jurisdiction, bringing gas from the Panhandle Texas area to enter Alton and possibly Indiana, and seeks to control rates and distribution.
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Springfield
Ill
Panhandle-Ilinois
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