Flood Relief Milestones As River Gorges Threaten Region
Inland flood waters retreat from lowland farms as relief squads persist. National Guard airmen will drop 100 bags of food clothing and medicine to refugees in Crowleyville and Shawneetown. Dozens of families face starvation while Red Cross funds aid relief efforts amid heavy damage across Gibson county and surrounding areas.
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Ciek
Burney
Wa- Bash
Tilinvis
National Guard
Evansville
Crowteyvile
Shawneetown Dis
Ind
New Harmony
C. B. Hale
York
Philip
Patna
Ted
iNew Haven
Wabasa
Crawleyville
Shawneetown
Charles Holtgelaw
New Haven
Hazleton
White River
Gibson County
Carl Woods
County
Red Cross
Ritfin
Telephone Service Expansion Links Warsaw to London Network
The plan extends telephone service with routes from Indiana to Warsaw via London. The Polish capital, Warsaw, a major cotton import source, is cited as a key destination. The communications setup covers radio land line and submarine cables with a roughly 1,800 mile stretch. Initial rates list 55.60 dollars for the first three minutes and 18.50 for each additional minute.
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Poland
Warsaw
London
York
Indiana
Work Begins On State Highway 50 Grading in Martin County
Ellis & Brantley start active grading for state highway 50 between Shoals and Loogootee. Three dozen men clearing timber and underbrush in the Jug area as weather permits. The contractor has offices in Shoals and has reoutfitted several carloads of heavy equipment ready for operation.
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Shoals
Loogootee
Ellis & Brantley
Jug
Martin County
Picured
Long search ends as twins reunite after decades apart
Richmond Indiana Jan 31 Holley B Wiggin and his twin brother Tolley B Wiggin reunite in Los Angeles after 36 years of separation. Tolley, a railroad worker, and his wife Minnie M Geers, 75, joined for a honeymoon trip. The twins were born in 1854 and had searched since leaving home for the West seeking their sibling.
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Richmond
Ind
Holley
Wiggins
Founty
Loseles
Cal
Tolley
Minnie M. Geers
West
Theobelen
Commertce
Harry
Los Angeles
Tax failures threaten bonds and school funds
A fragmentary notice cites failures to collect taxes affecting salaries and operations for a county and school system. It warns of bond repudiation if taxes are not collected, mentioning Chicago and county taxes, bills for fuel, and rising debts amid internal quarrels. The text reflects fiscal strain and political tension over tax collection.
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Chicago
Prohi Agent Sentenced in Milwaukee Case
Milwaukee February report confirms Benjamin G. Finke, a federal Prohibition agent, was sentenced in a case tied to enforcement actions against illegal liquor operations during the Prohibition era. The proceedings highlight ongoing federal efforts to curb bootlegging and related crimes in Wisconsin.
Harwood Burned Stirring Furnace Fire at Hardware Store
In Loogootee Indiana January 31 Harwood an employee of Reynolds Brooks Hardware Co suffered severe burns while tending a furnace in the store basement Opening the furnace door released gas and flames gas and smoke filled the basement obscuring him and he could not call for help for several minutes His arm and face were burned and he was nearly overcome by the gases.
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Loogootee
Ind
Arold Harwood
Reynolds-Brooks Hardware Company
Harwood
H Wood
Abo
Tuilding
House Favors Prohi Transfer After Amendment Reversal
A Washington report notes the House shifted to favor a proh ibition transfer after reversing a previously adopted amendment. The February 1 date marks the change as lawmakers adjust positions and debate the measure's specifics. The outcome hinges on subsequent votes and committee actions.
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Washington
Mexico visit considered for this summer or fall
Reports from Mexico City suggest a possible trip this summer, though no definite date is set. The president may include Mexico in a fall Caribbean swing, similar to Hoover's earlier plans that were altered and not carried out during his administration.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Caribbean Islands
Hoover
Porto Rico
Havana
Dominican Republic
Mitten Found Near Wreckage Identifies Earl Bor The Craft
Nome Alaska February 1 wireless from the Nanuk base reports a mitten found near the wrecked Carl Ben Eigison plane identified as belonging to Earl Bor the craft. Flyers and dog teams are seeking the bodies of the left men at the scene.
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Nome
Alaska
Carl Ben Ei¢gison
Earl Borthe
Nanuk
Williams Announces Ambulance Dedication in Gardner
An announcement by Elwood Williams acknowledges the dedication of an ambulance in Gardner. Details are fragmented but indicate a community event honoring public safety services and the local council. The message underscores civic recognition of emergency responders in the town of Gardner.
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Elwood Williams
Igeal Ul Dire
A Gardner
New oil well nearly drilled near Petersburg
Petersburg Ind Feb 1 Washington and Bloomington businessmen drilling on the Charles McAtee lease in Clay township nine miles west of Petersburg expect to complete No 2 today. Driller Harry Rischer recovered two sets of tools dropped in the well. The Bement Gag Co is down over 1000 feet on the Mary McAtee lease adjoining. The No 1 Charles McAtee well still pumps about 75 barrels daily. Newark Tool Co prepares to drill on Frank lease east of Petersburg and Donnie Miller will drill Morrison lease east of Alford.
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Petersburg
Ind
Washington
Bloomington
Charles McAtee
Clay Township
Harry Rischer
Bement Gag Company
Mary McAtee
Newark Tool Company
Newark
Frank
Donnie Miller
Morrison
Alford
Jesse Hopkins Captured After Flight Near Shoals
Jesse Hopkins, alleged attacker of Roscoe Town, was captured by Sheriff deputies at Esau Holt’s home in Halbert township. Found with Hopkins was Holt’s daughter, as deputies blocked exits. Hopkins claimed trips to Fort Wayne and Chicago since the incident and is jailed in Martin County awaiting the April court term.
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Jesse Hopkins
Roscoe
Shoals
Dustin
Deput
Hopkins
Esau Holt
Halbert Township
Mr. Holt
Holt
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Martin County
Elevator Fire Destroys Terre Haute Grain Facility
Terre Haute Indiana February 1 Cottrell Brothers grain elevator two miles south of town was destroyed by fire early today with damage estimated at 100000 dollars. About fifty thousand bushels of corn were destroyed. It is believed insurance will cover the loss.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Cottrell Brothers
Here
Shoals grocer hospitalised as pneumonia bites firm
William Jones junior member of the firm of Inman and Jones grocers at Shoals lies ill in hospital with an attack of pneumonia. The article notes his illness and his role in the local grocers firm.
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William Jones
Frm
Inman & Jones
Grovers At
Shoals
Etn Lgne
Junior Team Loses to Olney in Grade School Tilt
The Washington junior high basketball team fell to Olney Illinois 25 to 6 in the grade school tournament opener. Olney outclassed the locals and led the game from start to finish.
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OLNEY
Washington
Ill
Livestock Shipped From Martin County Farm Bureau
Two car loads of livestock were shipped from Shoals this week by the Martin County Farm Bureau Shipping Association. One load carried cattle and the other hogs, moving under local farm cooperative auspices.
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Martin County Farm Bureau Shipping Association
Electric Works Net $15 640 In January
Superintendent Adkins of Tech City Light reports gross collections for January totaling $15,640. The figures cover December electrical consumption and reflect revenue for the power plant operations.
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Electric Works
Adkins
Tech City Light, and Power Plant
Daughter of Mrs Carroll Reported Recovery
Mrs Mary Simpson of this city has received word that her daughter Mrs L R Carroll of a hospital operation earlier. The report notes a favorable recovery status and outlines limited details available from the family update.
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Mary &. Simpson
L. R. Carroll
Leslie seeks successor on state highway board in Indiana
Governor Harry G. Leslie faces a shuffle as Democrat Robert Boren’s term ends April 17 1931 and reports say Leslie may not reappoint him Boren’s ouster would mark a second Democrat removal from the commission The bipartite body includes four members with chairman Albert J Wedeking up for renewal in 1931 Brown the directors ally presses for a broader highway program clash with Williams regime lingers
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Indianapolis
Ind
Robert Boren
Fountain City
Boren
A. P. Melton
Gary
George E. Hershman
Crown Point
Hershman
Albert J. Wedeking
Dale
Brown
Leslie
Williams
Williams, Wedeking
Jess L. Murden
Peru
Delegates At London Naval Meet See No Quick Figures
London, Feb 1. Japanese and Italian delegates at the naval conference said they would not accept the French plan to submit definite naval needs by class and amount. Italy seeks parity with France and Japan wants to know American strength first. There is disagreement on how many ship classes to consider, from nine to five.
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London
England
France
Japan
Britain
United States
Ada and Laverne Hopkins of Loogootee
Ada and Laverne Hopkins of Loogootee were to visit the city today in what appeared to be a routine local outing.
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Ada
Laverne Hopkins
Loogootee
Blind Invitational Tournament Planned in Wabash Valley
Freelandville Bruceville Oaktown and Freelandville withdraw from the Wabash Valley association and will skip next year’s league tournament. They will instead host a blind invitational event on Friday and Saturday with next year’s games at Oaktown and Bruceville and the hosts for the year after.
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Freelandville
Bruceville
Oaktown
Ish
Wabash Valley Associaion
Cartisle
Democratic Leader Appointed City Plan Commissioner
Indianapolis Feb 2 Albert Stump a prominent Democratic attorney will replace Lloyd Claycomb as city plan commission attorney Mayor Shetela Claycot has been the appointing official for United States state affairs.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Albert Stump
Lloyd Claycomb
Comision
Shetelah Claycot
oFein
United States
Ate
Federal Board to pick site for Indiana veterans hospital
Officials of the Federal Board of Hospitalization will meet in Washington on Friday February 7 at 9 30 a m to determine the general location for a new veterans hospital to be built in Indiana The board will hear views from Indiana citizens and organizations If any wish to attend they may join the meeting The local American Legion plans a Monday night drive at 7 o'clock at city hall to raise funds to send three representatives to Washington
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Washington, D. C
Veteran’s Hospital
Stat of
Indiana
Legion
Bureau
Walkout robbery leads to college dispute and arrest
A walkout robbery at the college saw Wade enter and several hundred dollars stolen. Hargrave was jailed by James Cockrum and Eli Miley. Students and townspeople demanded release while the prosecutor said evidence was insufficient. College students are said to be intensely opposed to the arrest.
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Wade
Hargrave
Primitetog
James Cockrum
Eli Miley
Storms hit Saint Nazaire and nearby ships in unusual danger
A severe storm at Saint Nazaire February 1 produced thunder and lightning, unusual for the season. Willow Park sent a distress call as it neared critical condition, others followed. The Anish steamer Selandia was battered on arrival at port.
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Saint Nazaire
France
A Willow
Calumet City appoints bank cashier as city controller
Gary Indiana February 1 1940s report states East Chicago bank cashier Osear Jackson was named city controller by Mayor Thomas W Connor. Jackson fills the post vacated when Raleigh P Hale resigned to become mayor Monday. City hall chatter notes former cap…
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Gary
Ind
Osear Jackson
Chicago
Thomas W. ‘Connor
Jackson
o*Connor
Raleigh P. Hale
City Hall
Cap
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