Death of Robert Huntington Shocks Wa community
Robert O Red Huntington 52 a prominent B&O dispatcher died suddenly from a heart attack early this morning while preparing to go to work at the shops at midnight He was born September 16 1886 in Ripley County and had worked for the railroad about 18 years He leaves two sisters and several relatives and was active in Elks Masonic circles The remains will be at Gill Funeral Chapel with services and interment planned at Toughwood Indiana tonight members urged to attend ritualistic rites
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Robert O
Red” Huntington
Huntington
Ripley County
James G
Rebecca
Waon
Jeneg H Ton
North Oe
Oad
Cars Collide at First and Walnut in Morning Crash
Edwin Chase and Dr. B. O. Burress drove into a collision at East First and Walnut around 9 am. Ceapes was riding north on First. Burress was traveling east on Walnut. Slippery pavement cited as cause.
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Walnut
Edwin Chase
B. O. Burress
East First
Dr. Burress
Miner Injured in Edwardsport Mine Fall
Edwardport miner was injured Wednesday when a fall trapped him under debris at an Edwardsport mine. He was rushed to Daviess County Hospital with back injuries described as painful sprains and bruising.
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Edwardsport
Harrington
Daviess ‘County Hospital
Gerald Foster 22 Dies in Cincinnati
Gerald Foster aged 22 died in Cincinnati from a complication of ailment. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Foster, residents of Washington. Funeral services will be held Saturday. The death was received today by F Quilliam.
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F Quilliam
Gerald Foster
Cincinnati
Scar Glee
Carl ‘Foster
Washington
Harry Chickedantz Speaks at Rotary Club
Chickedantz of Mackinaw Island spoke at the Rotary Club, noting five summers guiding tourists and showcasing local points of interest.
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Harry Chickedantz
Rotary
Chickedantz
Mackinaw Island
Carrie Collins Dies After Long Illness at 68
Carrie Belle Collins age 68 died at her Loogootee area home after eight years of ill health and a six day illness. Born December 5, 1870, she was daughter of George and Margaret Truelove and widow of Nathaniel Chandler and J. W. Collins. Survived by three children, two brothers, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at the Union Church near Alfordsville with burial in the Union Cemetery. Emil Norris & Son in charge.
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Loogcates
Indi
Carrie Belle Collins
Alfordsville
Collins
George and
Magaret (Jackman) Truelove
Nathaniel Chandler
J. W. Collins
Olan Kelso
Qzro Conally
Ben Cochran
Tepee Horace
Miss Ble
Ioeth Ae Johnson
Nile
Michigan
Sa and
Ansheelove
Loogootee
Srothe
John
Arch Truelove
Pune
Chearch
South
Emil Norris & Son
Martin Named Republican Leader in House
Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts was assured as Republican leader of the House for the 80th Congress. Veteran Representative Carleton Mapes (R) indicated support, signaling a smooth selection process.
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INS
Joseph W. Martin
Eeeca
Tion
House
Car
Mapes
Hospital notes report several surgeries and admissions
Harrington notes show Haydey W Tolliver Grieans RFD 2 underwent a major operation this morning while Alphonsus Grannar of Montgomery had a minor operation this afternoon. Mrs George M Scott of Plainville RFD 1 was admitted yesterday afternoon and Mrs Mabel Porter of ls was admitted this morning for medical treatment.
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Harrington
Haydey W. Tolliver
Grieans Rfd
George’ M. Scott
Plainville
Alphonsus Grannar
Montgomery
Mabel Porter
Surrender of Govt Troops Reported in Paris Dispatch
Paris dispatch reports Spanish troops defending the Segre river left flank raised white flags, signaling surrender of government forces amid ongoing military operations. The update notes the event occurred as winter fighting persisted near the front.
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Paris
INS
Segre
Waite
Two Musicians Entertain for Kiwanis Club
Two musicians performed for the Kiwanis Club during an evening meeting. Lee Waite and other performers provided entertainment as part of a Bradford event at the city hall on Friday January 18.
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Kiwanis Club
I Tv
Kiwanis
Lee Waite Bhan
Peice
Princeton Worker Held for Inquiry Over In Law Death
Perry Kemp a 31 year old WPA worker was held in Gibson county jail after allegedly attacking his father in law Robert Pollick 55 with a chair during a dispute at his daughter's home. Pollick died a few hours later in Hazelton. The incident occurred early today as authorities investigate the case. Old-time yell leaders will guide fans at the Bedford game as Kiwanis Club trophy arrangements are announced during halftime.
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Princeton
Perry Kemp
Ww. P. A
Gibson County
Robert Pollick
Hazelton
Kemp
Fred Wyatt
Kiwanis
Bedford
Expulsion From New York Stock Exchange Reported
New York December 29 announced the expulsion from the New York Stock Exchange of J A Sisto a member of the exchange and a general partner of J A Sisto and Co The exchange chairman Edward A Jr said the action followed proceedings inconsistent with and against principles of trade and equitable conduct.
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New ‘York
New York Stock Exchange
J. A. Sisto
the Exchange
J. A
Will Celebrate Sunday at 1600 West McCormick F 50th
The 50th wedding anniversary of Will Celebrate Sunday at 1600 West McCormick is announced. Details indicate observance during a Sunday event from 2 PM onward.
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1600 West McCormick
Nation aims to trim 1938 traffic toll by thousands
The National Safety Council reports about 7,400 people are alive today thanks to safer highway use in 1938, with an estimated annual toll near 32,000. The 1937 motor deaths stood at 39,500, while the council cautions only major holiday recklessness could still threaten.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
R B Fullerton Wins Kiwanis Club Contest
R B Fullerton won the Kiwanis Club Christmas decoration contest sharing first prize of 15 dollars for his 803 State home. Clem Fridrich received 5 dollars for third place, Ruby Wirts and Mrs H C Johnson earned honorable mentions for attractive decorations as judges praised originality and seasonable appeal. Wind damage to the Vollmer entry on West Main reduced its display.
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Kiwanis Club
Vr i
Washington
Impartia
Ieee
R. B. Fullerton
S. Econd
Clem Fridrich
North Meridian
Ruby Wi
Bob
Dan Véllmer
West Main Street
Vollmers
Ju Gee
Mr. Crowe
Seymour
Ode Lane
Indianapolis
Minor Fire At McCracken Home In East Main
Firemen were called to the O. M. Mc Cracken residence at 913 East Main yesterday afternoon to an overheated furnace blaze. The loss was negligible and no injuries were reported.
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M’cracken
O. M. Mc Cracken House
East Mainore
Nonpartisan WPA Boards Considered Nationwide Plan
A proposal to form nonpartisan WPA advisory boards in every county advances in Washington. Senator Barkley of Kentucky, a New Deal supporter, backs a plan to recruit about ten thousand advisers to guide relief projects and steer the program through administrative channels.
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Tisan W. P. A
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Barkley
New Deal
Reli
Washington
Temperature highlights from yesterday remain unclear
A fragment reports yesterday's high near 30 and a low around 12 with references unclear due to garbled text. No specific location or date details are readable.
Walker couple to celebrate Golden Wedding Sunday
Mr and Mrs Gus Walker longtime residents of 1600 McCormick avenue plan a Sunday observance for their Golden Wedding anniversary. Married January 1 1889 in Washington they have lived in the 1500 1600 block of McCormick for 41 years. Born July 9 1867 in Martin county and June 4 1870 in Da county they will receive visitors 2 to 5 pm with an anniversary dinner at noon for immediate relatives. Fifteen grandchildren will attend alongside several children and relatives including Mrs R Newton Purcell Mrs Bel Detro Mrs H E Lewis Mrs Ralph Leonard Charles H Walker Earl Walker and Mrs Herman Walker Detroit Indianapolis and other friends.
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Gus Walker
McCormick Avenue
Washington
Burl Meredith
East Main Street
Walker
Martin County
R. Newton Purcell
Purcell
Chris
A. Warner
A.bel Detro
H. E. Lewis
Ralph Leonard
Ton
Charles H. Walkeapolis
Earl €. Walker
Sapolis
Herman
Detroit
American rights disregarded in north China case
The United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington sent a cable protesting alleged disregard of American rights in north China. It cited ten instances including orphanage monopolies exchange control and barriers around foreign concessions, prompting formal government inquiry.
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Tientsin
China
INS
States Chamber of Cree
State Department
Washington
North China
Severe Cold Wave Foretold for Indiana
December 29 dispatch quoting meteorologist Armington warns of a severe cold wave across Indiana with temperatures from zero to 5 below in northern counties and near zero in Indianapolis. The cold snap is expected to be brief, with rising temps in the northeast and rain turning to snow in the south.
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Au Indianapblis A
Ioderiainik
Indianapolis
Armington
Nor
Indiana
Ft. Wayne
Federal spy drive expands with new detective units
A government order mobilizes all Federal Detective Units under the Internal Revenue Bureau to lead anti espionage work in key regions. Irey heads the intelligence division as units coordinate with Coast Guard and Customs while other agencies may join this anti spy campaign. The program mirrors wartime counter espionage efforts and aims to prosecute and arrest suspected spies across federal operations.
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Irey
Set E
Coast Guard
Customs Bureau
Bureau of Narcoti¢S
Tre
Seabee
Roosevelt
Tréas
Secret Service
Treasury
Army
Navy
Cold Wave Delivers New Freeze Across Midwest
A second cold wave from northern Canada hits the United States threatening subzero temperatures in the Midwest. Iowa faces 25 degrees below at night and 15 below in the southwest while Missouri forecasts near zero. Illinois shows readings near zero by midnight as the harsh weather continues with at least 29 deaths reported from the prior surge.
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Canada
U. S
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Fire destroys Mrs Mitchells two story brick home
Petersburg reports a morning blaze on Highway 61 leveled the two story brick residence of Mrs Anna Mitchell widow of William Mitchell manager of the Lincoln and Lyric theaters. Overheated furnace blamed. Loss about 15000 insured. Meanwhile drilling at the R M Craig lease three miles east yielded a 1 500 000 gas well at 640 feet rock pressure 270 pounds.
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Petersburg
Anna Mitchell
Here
R. M. Craig
A. H. Hollard
Three cars collide in Washington intersection mishap
Three cars figured in a morning accident about 10 o’clock at the intersection of N Sewond and VanTrees streets in Washington. A coach driven by Hugh Her of East Walnut street traveled on Second street and a light coupe driven by Hoyt Matteson of 1507 W Walnut Street moved east on Van Trees when they collided at 4 o’clock. A parked car owned by Hatton of 110 N appeared involved. Roy Veale and Mor treated at a physician’s office for minor injuries.
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N. B. Sewond
VanTrees Streets
Hugh Her
East Walnut Street
Hoyt Matteson
W. Walnut Street
Hatton
Sync
Att Roy Veale
Mor
Elie Mrp
Cone and Carrico Named in Local Engagement
Kenneth Joseph Cone 24 a laborer of Montgomery son of Mr and Mrs Alex Cone and Mary Eva Carrico 18 of the city daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Carrico are announced as engaged to marry in a local preliminary notice.
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Kenneth Joseph Cone
Montgomery
Alex Cone
Mary Eva Carrico
City
Bernard Carrico
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