Parole Granted Temporarily to Life Prisoner in Murder Case
In Indianapolis on February 6, Governor Harry G elie granted a temporary parole to a man serving life for complicity in the murder of Madge Oberhoffer. The petition, drafted by Attorney Paul B. Newman of Gary, was sent to the governor and then to the prison board. No parole is anticipated.
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Dignapolis
Harry Gelie
Bisphenson
Madge -Oberhottéer
Sephenson
Lesheela
Paul B. Newman
Gary
Addadianapolic
Financial Crisis Post Inauguration Violence Stuns City
Police rounded up suspects after an assassination attempt on the president as his car left the palace following the inauguration. The attacker, identified as Daniel Flora, was held near the palace garrison while physicians said the president and others wounded had rapid recoveries and good condition. Officials pressed for confession as the capital remained tense but orderly through the night.
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Elso
Daniel Flora
Controversy Over Warship Classes At Naval Conference
Londongo Feb 6 A dispute over how many ship classes to create under a naval limitation agreement dominated a meeting of the first committee at St James palace. France backs a single light cruiser and destroyer category while Britain and the U S favor separate light cruiser and destroyer classes. Italy reserved opinions and experts will decide Friday in Washington.
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Londogo
the Naval
St. James Palace
France
Japan
Italy
Corn Tester Ready Monday in Washington Township
The Washington Township Bureau will operate a corn tester at the courthouse under County Agent John’s supervision starting Monday February 10. Farmers are advised to test every ear used for seed corn as seed quality is generally poor this year. Germination tests show about 60 percent on field corn and lower on crib corn, with statewide results similar. A one cent per ear fee covers testing costs, and farmers are urged to bring corn early to avoid a last minute rush.
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Washington Township
Court House
John
Bank of England Cuts Rates Amid European Pressure
London officials announce a half point rate reduction to four and a half percent as bankers seek balance with European bank rates. Observers see limited signs of broad monetary shifts while financial leaders note cautious signals for the economy.
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London
England
Bank of England
Contracts Signed for State Bridges
Indianapolis Feb 6 contracts for constructing 18 bridges on state roads at a total cost of 316842.03 were signed today by John J Stern. Funding by Washington and committee member R P Olinger ofburg 52960.91.
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Indianapolis
John J. Stern
Washington and
Rehabilitation To Be Started Soon In City
Rehabilitation work is set to begin within a day or two, with officials confirming imminent start and outlining plans for the project timeline and scope.
Waggoner Testified Before Coble On Township Embezzlement
Carl Coble, state board of accounts examiner, questioned John H. Waggoner this afternoon about financial transactions in Washington township. Waggoner, jailed in default of a $5,000 bond, faces trial March 1 on charges of embezzling $8,000 from township funds. Coble said he likely could not report disclosures yet and that details would appear in his report to the state accounts.
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Carl Coble
State Board of Accounts
John H. Waggoner
Washington Township
Justice
Barnum
Washington
Indiana
the Justice
Collapse of German rye market drags wheat lower on board
Chicago trading opened with heavy pressure as a German rye market collapse and weak foreign demand pushed wheat prices down by nine and one eighth to two and a quarter cents to new seasonal lows. German rye fell six and a half cents with Liverpool also slipping two and one eighth to two and three eighths cents.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Liverpool
Summitt Child Dies in Chicago at Age Four
Word received by Mr and Mrs Jeff Summitt that their grandson Charles Summitt Jr of Chicago aged four died yesterday after a two day illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence F Summitt. Mr Summitt a former Washington resident. The funeral will be held in Chicago Friday.
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Jeff Summitt
Charles Summitt, Jr
Chicago
Clarence F. Summitt
Monon Bank Closed by State Official
Indianapolis February 6 The Farmers and Traders State Bank of Monon with capital stock of $5000 was closed by the state banking department today and assistant state bank examiner Thomas D Barr was sent to take charge This was the second bank in Monon to be closed after the Ate Bank of Monon had been ordered shut November 1 The two banks were the main financial institutions in the town J H Smith cashier was present for the closure
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Indianapolis
Farmers and Traders State Bank of Monon
State Banking Department
Thomas D. Barr
State Bank Examiner
Ate-Bank of Monon Havingeen
Ohes
Minch
Pre
J. H. Smith
County Seeks Bids for Crushed Stone Gravel
County commissioners announce bids for crushed stone and gravel to repair Hess county highways. Bidders submit estimates for material to the highway superintendent at designated places and times. The gravel and stone are to be used during 1930.
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Hess County
Huren Inch
Return to Home After Dispute Obscure Address Decline
A fragment suggests a person was returned home after an incident reported as a week ago or yesterday. The text mentions Memorial Avenue and a location near ree om. No clear names, dates, or official actions are verifiable.
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Om - Memorial Avenue
First big circus comes to Wadhibeton in 1872
Memory piece recalls the 1872 circus arrival in Wadhibeton. Families from up to twenty five miles encamped along the roads a day or two before the event. Admission was fifty cents for adults and twenty five for children. The crowd filled the town after the O and M railway delivery, with tents set in Gart's addition.
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Syou
Wadhibeton
Washington
Gart
Ed. McCafferty
Wallace-Hagenbeck
McC
Man Released by Kidnappers in Nine-Day Ordeal
Max Price a 62 year old New Haven real estate operator and money lender was released by his captors after nine days of abuse. He was dumped near a bridge and walked four miles to Bridgeport railway station before revealing his identity to a station attendant.
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New Haven
Cann
Max. Price
Price
Bridge Rt
Anaeste Otice
Bridgeport
Evansville Woman Burns In Home Tragedy
Mrs. Alvin McCafferty of Evansville, daughter of a local barber, remains in serious condition after suffering severe burns at home. A child born yesterday to Mrs McCafferty died at birth. Remains were brought to town for burial in Ebenezer Cemetery.
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Alvin McCafferty
Evansville
Barber
Ville
Barrel under window ends in odd disaster for McDonough
A fragment notes a barrel placed under William McDonough's window causing a mishap when he attempted a reign it fell fi bar. No clear date or location is provided, and the text seems garbled but implies a local, non fatal incident involving a barrel and flowers.
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William McDonough
Take Action on ElNora Bridge
Damaged Sandborn Elnora ridge bridge inspected by Daviess and Knox officials after flood undermined supports. Knox board members Noble Spiker and J L Riddle joined Ed Brecksmith Ed Dayson and Thomas E B Mertin with county and company representatives. Officials say immediate repairs are needed and traffic remains but bridge cannot withstand another flood.
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Sandborn-Elnora
Jo Wn Fay
Daviess and
Knox
Lnora
Noble Spiker
J. L. Riddle
Vincennes Bridge Company
Alf J.dreiman
Wm. L. McCormick
Chas. “A. Burris
Homer Goodwin
John W. Dougherty
Daviess County
Ed Brecksmith
Ed Dayson
Thomas EB. Mertin
J H Carnahan Injured After Fall by River Bridge
J H Carnahan fell about a mile east of the Wardsport River Bridge this morning and dislocated his right shoulder after stepping onto ice. His home, surrounded by floodwater, had frozen. he struck his shoulder on a boat. An Edwardsport doctor reduced the dislocation. the same shoulder was fractured twenty two years ago.
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J. H. Carnahan
Wardsport River
Mr. Carnahan
High Wa
Tnios Storalne
Edwardsport
Condition of Taft Remains Unchanged
Washington February 6 The condition of William Howard Taft remained unchanged with his pulse satisfactory and fever, no difficulty reported in administering to him, according to physicians.
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Taft
Washington
William Howard
Enkoff Free After Not Guilty Petit Larceny Verdict
Charles Enkoff of Montgomery faced a jury on a charge of petit larceny. The jurors found him not guilty after deliberating for a short time this morning.
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Enkoff
Charles Enkoff
Montgomery
Senator Blease Seeks Rename of Tafts in Senate
Senator Blease of South Carolina urged the Senate to regret the removal of Taft and related names. He accused President Hoover of meddling in appointments and criticized the administration handling of the sudden changes.
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Washington
Blease
South Carolina
Senate
Charof
Hooment
Hugai
Taft
Howard Highway bid invites contract award March 4
Commissioners invite bids for the construction of a 44 inch road from Harrison to Howard. Bids from Larkin Wakoward and others received by March 4 may lead to letting the contract. Estimated cost is 575 dollars.
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Harrison
Larkin
Wakoward
E Taggart in Cincinnati Youth Event Report
Local youth program highlights E Taggart in Cincinnati with participation noted. The fragmented text references E Taggart and Cincinnati activity, focusing on youth involvement and community sports.
Road project bids open after committee meeting
A road project bid process progressed today as officials indicated a plan for a one road line and a three ton capacity. The bid details remain terse with bids expected from contractors and the commission overseeing the work.
Wilkins Missing in Antarctic Area
New York report says Captain Sir Hubert Wilkins has not sent word for eight days. He leads an Antarctic expedition aboard the steam ship Scoresby preparing a projected polar crossing. A relief ship would be dispatched if no word arrives soon.
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New York
New York American
Hearst
Deception’ Island
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Wilkins
Antarctica
Polar Cap
Wm. Scoresby
Federal narcotic informer Ruth Murray killed in Akrot hospital
Akrot Ohio February six. Mrs Ruth Murray a federal narcotic informer died early today in city hospital here Coroner M M Crafts ruled death murder caused by a fractured skull State and federal authorities began investigations into the case.
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Akrot
Ohio
Ruth Murray
City Hospital
MM. B.crafts
Federal Ay
Local Woman's Mother Called By Death
Theodore Thomare of Saint Louis Missouri died Tuesday after weeks of illness. He was the father of Mrs Roy Grantham of Washington who was summoned to the bedside before death. The funeral will be held Friday in Saint Louis.
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Theodore ‘Thomare
Senate Passes Road Fund Measure Unanimously
Washington Feb 6 The Senate passed a house bill appropriating 31 400 000 additional federate aid funds for road construction nationwide without discussion and it now goes to the president for signature.
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Washington
House
Senate
Mrs George Nolley admitted to county hospital
Mrs George Nolley of Irving northwest of Hyatt's station was brought to the new hospital this afternoon. The report notes ongoing power line coverage with sixty percent of Kansas homes served and forty percent in rural districts.
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George Nolley
Hyatt’s Station
Williams
Kansas
County peranacionls of Day counties have de Ay Pe abet cnet poy
The readable portion appears garbled with fragmented phrases and missing context. No clear entities or events can be identified to form a coherent summary.
Parole Violator Bailey Brought to Washington
Evansville man Bailey a parole violator was transported to Washington today by J H Mc Cafferty a field agent for the state. action pending parole review and intake processing at the capital.
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John Jensen
Rhoades
J. H. Waggoner
Coble
Summitt Child
Monon Bank
Elnora Bridge
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Daviess County Missioners
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Antarctic
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Parole YI Violator
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