Debated Route for Highway 50 Through Washington
City council deferred action on Highway 50 route proposed by the state highway commission. Debate focused on using Walnut Street versus a new route, taxation impacts, right of way costs, and potential damage to property along Avenue and Center Street. Local officials and citizens urged careful consideration before any tax increases or street improvements, with Indianapolis trip planned for further talks.
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Washington
Acand
J. W. McCarty
Poplar
Campbell Oa
Grove Street
Lester Jee
Walnut RL
McIntosh
James Hogan
Walnut Street
The
Highway Commission
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Roy Grantham
Neal O’kane el
Southside
State Highway Commission
Will A. Hyatt
Tiaterial
Graham
Rodarme
Williams
Distate
Heraca
Center Street
Faith
Loogootee J
B. & O. Railroad
Cavanaugh
George Cavanaugh
John H. Spencer
C. C. Williams
Mgton
L. I
Avenue
Read
Indianapolis
Roy Scoble
Firman Rodarmel
W. H. Chambers
Will Shanks
Hugh Faith
Frank McGehee
Clifford Farris
No report of missing girl in Indiana case
West Terre Haute Indiana February 7 Mr and Mrs Frederik Dierdorf parents of 10 year old Edith Mae missing more than a week said this afternoon they had received no news regarding the finding of their daughter A deluge of telephone calls was received at the United Press bureau in Indianapolis by persons interested in the case saying they had heard a radio broadcast that the little girl had been returned to her home Terre Haute police also reported they had failed to receive any news about the finding of the missing girl.
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West Terre Haute
Ind
Frederik Dierdorf
Edith Mae
United Press Bureau
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Modern Woodmen Meet Tonight In Local Chapter
The local camp of Modern Woodmen will hold a meeting tonight with State deputy George Hopkins of Indianapolis attending to speak. Delegates will be elected to attend the Indianapolis meeting in May, with the local chapter appointing twelve delegates.
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George Hopkins
Indianapolis
Eeting
Gordon Funeral to Be Held Saturday
Last rites for Mrs. Catherine Gordon who died yesterday morning will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Simon's.
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Gordon
Catherine Gordon
St. Simon's
Fate of slaver rests in Gil's hands in Mexico City
In Mexico City on February 7, Jose DeLeon Toral's fate rested with President-elect Repilio Portes Gil after a defense plea to stay execution was rejected. The Supreme Court ruled Toral's crime moral rather than political, and under the constitution no one may be executed for a political offense. no execution date was set.
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Mexico City
Jose DeLeon ‘Oral
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Repilio Portes Gil
Supreme Court
Toral
Oil drillers near Cunningham land near Petersburg
Bowman Oil company drills on the McKillip lease six miles south of Petersburg in Patoka township and nears the oil sand between 140 and 1,500 feet as Roxanna company leasers advance in Logan and Patoka townships. Planned wet test early spring. Estimated cost to drill a 3,500 foot well in Pike county ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 dollars.
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Petersburg
Bowman Oil Company
Pike Coun
Indianapolis Firm Wins County Bond Sale Bid
An Indianapolis firm, Fletcher American, purchased $59,000 in county bonds to fund courthouse furnishings with a bid of 607 premium. Rollie M. Moren, county auditor, conducted the sale yesterday afternoon. J. F. Wild Co. bid high but lacked a certified check and was rejected. Three other bidders entered the competition.
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Court House
Rollie M. Moren
Fletcher- American Company of
Indianapolis
J. F. Wild Company
Indiana bill to move women's prison from Indianapolis
Indianapolis February 7 A bill would remove the Indiana woman's prison from Indianapolis to a suburban site. The measure would select the location regulate the sale and affairs of the institution as it is moved to a new site outside the city.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Woman's Prison
House of Will
Salirett
British Troops Ordered to Bombay
Karachi dispatch reports British forces instructed to proceed to Bombay amid military redeployments. Details remain partial as correspondence cites orders issued from command centers with limited confirmations. The move signals strategic repositioning within the theater.
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Bombay
Williams Smith publishes 1928 fiscal report summary
The report shows city electric works receipts 138 with expenses 86,884.0 yielding a net 51,196. The street railway posted a loss 978.78 while the write down 12,411.44 leaves 20,390.22. Eastside park receipts were 11 with expenses about 4,483.19 a net loss. The park operated as a commercial venture.
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Wm. S. Smith Publicuas
Muniigington
Corn Growers Program Set for February Exhibition
Davie corn show outlines a two day program with fruit and grain topics. February 1 8 a m to 5 p m features corn and small grain displays followed by talks on motion corn wheat and fruit. Evening events include entertainment and demonstrations by Meharry and Davess county farm club. February 15 schedules include talks by county agents on club results beans utilization spray equipment and a round table discussion with a question box.
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Davie
Grahar
Daviess County Farm
Meharry
Attica
Ind
Enterta Davess County Farm
C. Troy
Tin County
Purdue
Indiana Society
Peculiar Death: Coroner Probes Electrocution of Robinson
Indianapolis February 7 Coroner’s inquest examines whether first aid workers should relay to a doctor during life saving efforts after 27 year old Dewey Robinson was electrocuted on a telephone pole. Workers used battering technique as ambulance arrived. Dr Clyme administered adrenaline but police report hindered effort and deputy coroner Bakemeier ordered resuscitation stopped declaring Robinson dead.
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Thdianapolis
Coroner Co
Hoever
Dewey Robinson
Obinson
Indianapolis
Carnegie
Siminson
City Hospital
R. H. Clymed
Power Company
O. H. Bakemeier
Unsure OCR fragment on Siegen game or event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Siegen and weeks but lacks clear context, names, dates, places, or outcomes. Unable to determine a definite article focus or event details from the provided snippet.
Jensen Fails In Breaking Record
A muddy race ends with Jensen unable to break the existing mark as competitors push through difficult conditions. Weather and track challenges mar the attempt, leaving the field to claim the record remains intact.
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Jensen
Lindbergh Resting Before Return Trip to Miami
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh enjoyed a brief rest at France Field after delivering air mail from the United States to the Canal Zone. He plans recreation, including a possible hunting trip with Canal Zone fliers, before departing Sunday for the return flight to Miami.
Christian Church to Hold Monthly Men’s Meeting
More than sixty men are expected at the First Christian Church evening meeting at six thirty. A delightful dinner will be served by the ladies followed by an entertaining program and special talks. The event has become a valued social benefit run by the church men.
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First Christian Church
Mrs Clyde Skomp Hospital Patient Reported
Mrs. Clyde Skomp of Hib was undergoing a major operation at the Daviess County hospital this morning as reported by local authorities.
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Clyde Skomp
Hib
Daviess County
Gilley files strip mine bill in Indiana House
Rep Lafayette Gilley introduced a bill in the Indiana house of representatives requiring mining companies to refill excavations unless the refilling causes unreasonable hardship. Appeals go to the judicial court whose judgment would be final. First offense fines range from 500 to 3900 dollars, second offense 1000 to 5000 dollars or one year imprisonment or both. The bill was sent to the mines and milling committee.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
House of Representatives
Lafayette Gilley
Department of Conservation Authority
Joricult Cours
The
Committee of Mines and Milling
New Cold Wave Sweeping East from Rockies
Chicago reports a new cold wave sweeping east from the Rockies threatens midwestern respite from zero temperatures. Heavy snows forecast for Northwest states. Montana Idaho Colorado North Dakota and Kansas already in the grip with high winds. Sun dogs observed in the eastern sky due to extreme cold in Colorado. London also reports bitter cold.
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Chicago
United States
Rocky Mountain
Middle West
Northwest
Montana
Idaho
Colorado
North Dakota
Kansas
Rockies
Pitts
Denver
Carlisle Fire Damages $18,000 At Local Stores
A fire reported this afternoon damaged the John Gene Hardware and the Lyric Theater in Carlisle Indiana. The blaze began around 11 30 and caused extensive damage with preliminary estimates showing about $18,000 in losses. Fire origin and extent were under investigation with reports tracing layout and response from Vincennes and Sullivan counties.
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John Gene
Lyric Theater
Carlisle
Ind
Ats
Vincennes
Sulli
Coolidge Gets Cruiser Bill for Signature
Washington February 7 Congress sent to the President legislation authorizing construction of 15 new destroyers and one modern airplane carrier for the navy. The House adopted the Senate amendment to the cruiser drill, ending the fight for 10,000 ton cruisers as the president is expected to sign. Proponents plan to rush a $12.475 million appropriation for six ships. The 15 cruisers and one plane carrier will be completed and commissioned over three years at a total cost about $274 million.
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Washington
Congress
Cool
House
Senate
Capelli Delivers Superb Washington Concert at St. Mary's
The Italian American tenor Mario Capelli delighted a capacity audience in Washington with a richly toned program including Nobody Knows De Trouble Ive Seen Oh Fete Go Ring Dem Bells O Sole Mio and Come la Naples along with his own Come la Naples. Accompanist Olford Fue and pianist Fuller offered refined support and the overall performance was praised as superb and one of the citys greatest.
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Washington
Dayton
Signor Capelli
Stowe
Egr
Washpete
Cappelli
Eve
Capelli
Naples
Bir
Brown Bear
Ramona
Olford Fue
Signer ‘Capelli
Fuller
Chopin
Joe
Pact signed to end Vatican Italian dispute in Rome
In Rome on February 7, a settlement ending the 58 year Vatican Italian conflict will be signed Sunday at the Lateran Palace. Cardinal Gasparri will sign for the pope and Benito Mussolini for Italy in a ceremony at the papal residence.
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Rome
Italy
Vatican
Gasparri
Papal
Benito Mussolini
Lateran Palace
Rockefeller Claims Majority of Proxies for Indiana Oil Fight
New York on February 7 Rockefeller interests claimed control of 51 percent of the proxies of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana to vote in the contest against Col. Robert W. Stewart for domination of that company.
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New York
Standard Oil+Company of
Indiana
Col
Robert W. Stewart
Rockefeller
Two Men Cleared of Robbery Charge in Sturgis Bank
Sturgis Michigan February 7 Ralph A Wood from Wyandotte Michigan contractor and Cecil Holt were cleared of complicity in a 75000 robbery of the Sturgis National Bank after Assistant Prosecutor James T Sloan moved for dismissal Justice C L Haner had previously held them under 54000 bail on the charges
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Sturgis, Mich
Wyandotte
Mich
Cecil Holt
Sturgis, National Bank
James T. Sloan
C. L. Haner
Toner
Flu Epidemic in Prague Reported Toll Rising
Vienna reports unconfirmed tales claiming a severe influenza epidemic in Prague, with authorities suspecting exaggeration. Claims include a cemetery averaging two burials per hour and about seventy bodies at the morgue and a similar number at the crematorium, all amid uncertain details and displaced references.
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Vienna
Prague
Csecho-Slovakia
Sippuss
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Christian Church
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George Fried
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White House
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Gilley
London
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Mussolini
A. P. Walden
St. Louis
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