Five Powers Study Positions Amid London Naval Talks
London writers note the five powers reassessing stances as the week begins vacation for naval conference. Secretary Stimson plans Stanmore headquarters until the session resumes next Wednesday. Italian memorandum presented, France seeks domestic crisis closure, and delegates ready for route and comparison of requirements. American press sections move to minimal operation during the week.
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London
London ‘Naval
Henry L. Stimson Withl
Stanmore
France
Rute
Eielson’s Body Reported Found
Washington. Feb. 20. Senate Democrats halted a coalition move to boost farm food rates. Senator Brookshiart of Iowa sought a tariff rise to four cents a pound after a prior increase to three cents, but Democrats defeated the amendment 23 to 53.
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Washington
Senate
Democrats
Brookshiart
Iowa
Memory Tests Fire Engine Stored City Records
A fire at MEMORY TESTS tower consumed the building while an old steam fire engine rushed to supply water. The engine, idle for years, was found full of old city fires and records, used as a storage vault, delaying firefighting as officials cleared the documents.
Plymouth Bank Shutdown Reported In Indiana
Indianapolis February 20 Plymouth State Bank Plymouth was closed by the state banking department due to shrinking deposits. The bank had capital 75000 dollars deposits 830900 and loans 846000. A F Brooke was president and R G Lee cashier.
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Indianapolis
Plymouth State Bank
Plymouth
State Banking Department
Tosy
Dif
A. F. Brooke
R. G. Lee
Chairman O Connor Requests Removal From Board
Washington February 20. Chairman T Cosener of the United States university board asked to relieve Spay from his duties as head of the board, citing ill health as the reason. O Connor said he was willing to remain a board member. The president took the request under consideration.
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Washington
T. ¥. Cosener
Unitiates
O’connor
Miami Panama nonstop flight tests aircraft delivery
A 6:10 a m nonstop Miami to Panama flight demonstrated torpedo free delivery of aircraft without soil contamination. Major Jacob E Fickell commanded the plane at Wright Field with Lt Albert F Hegen and Lt Ennis C Whitehead aboard. Sgt Harry E Wilson led aboard the Ford Acataporters with Wright air coat radials. The range is about 1200 miles.
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Washington
Miami
Fla
Panama
War Department
Jacob E. Fickell
Wright Field
Ohio
Albert F. Hegen
Army
California
Hawaii
Ennis C. Whitehead
South America
Harry E. Wilson
Odon Woman Leaves Hospital After Brief Stay
Mrs. Adolphus Williams of Odon, a patient at the penicillin unit for several days, has been discharged and returned home, joined by Mrs. Clint Hoff as she settles back.
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Adolphus Williams
Odon
Clint Hoff
Indiana Limestone Company sales rise in January reports
February business notes show Indiana Limestone Company sales increasing for January in the building industry. The monthly records indicate higher totals, with a notable gain of 49 630 41 dollars over prior figures.
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Chicago
Ee Indiana Limestone Company
Furnace Gas Sickness Hits Forty Children in Ft Branch
In Ft Branch a furnace gas outbreak at the public school sickened about 40 students and janitor C G Bell. Authorities suspect carbon monoxide exposure from faulty furnace exhaust. Most pupils recovered after rest and treatment. several remain under observation.
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Ft. Branch
C. G. Bell
Burkhardt Remains Taken Home After Operation
Harry Burkhardt was removed from Daviess county hospital to his home on North Bethel Street yesterday after undergoing a major operation for appendix removal several days ago. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Burkhardt.
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Burkhardt
Daviess County Pital
N. BE
Yrigoyal
André
Henry Burkhardt
Elwood Williams Speaks at Rotary Meeting
Elwood Williams delivered an engaging talk at the Rotary Club's noon meeting at the Elks home. The program featured a musical performance by Eleanor Williams, Pauline Williams, and Analee Go, with Henry Nomen Court Hayes Webster Ed Keller on piano and Stix Nutter accompanying.
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Elwood Williams
Rotary Club
Elks
Eleanor Williams
Pauline
Annalee G
Ee Henry
Nomen Court Hayes
Hayes Webster
Ed _ Keller
Stix Nutter
Senate rescinds action on Stone appointment at Smithsonian
Washington Feb 20 by unanimous consent the senate rescinded and reconsidered its action yesterday confirming Charles Augustus Stone of New York to the board of regents of the Smithsonian. The move came at the request of Senator La Follette of Wisconsin who argued the appointment should be reconsidered.
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Washington
Senate
Augustus Stone
New ‘York
Board of
Regents
The
Smithsonian
LaFollette
Wisconin
Elks Meeting and Social Session Invited Members
Exalted ruler O W Crawford urges all lodge members to attend the regular meeting this evening. The district deputy will deliver an official address and bring a message of interest to all members. A social session will follow in the rathskeller.
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O. W. Crawford
The
Elks. Lodge
Rathskeller
Gannelburg Citizens Praise Rescue Of Stray Dog
Gannelburg residents laud James Geileen and Frank Mayes for risking their lives to rescue a dog trapped in a submerged mine. They tied a cable to Griffin and lowered him into the dark shaft while others remained above to assist in the perilous operation. The dog had been missing since Saturday. rescuers pursued a difficult search before the effort halted the danger.
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Mipnelburg
James Geileen
Mr. Griffin
Kident
Frank Mayes
Cannerburg
Tanine
Griffin
Mayes
Hoover's plan to reorganize federal power forces
A fragment reports President Hoover proposing a re organization of national power by merging the war interior and faculty commissions. Internal dissension and accounting delays plague the commission, with Cousens drafting a bill to implement Hoover's suggested reorganization amid years of strife.
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Carrie
Cousens
Hoover
Getting Ready Minstrel Show at Central Christian
The Rev R T Gwy and several of his men work in the church basement to rig a room for a minstrel show and to display equipment. A woman comments they will avoid talking pictures but can handle the projected parts. Richard Wildridge is eyed by the group.
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R. T. Gwy
Central Christian Dynesday
Richard Wildridge
Tax Report Totals for Estates in 1929 30
Indianapolis Feb 20 tax report shows 31375272 tax due on 919 estates in the last quarter of fiscal 1929 30. The state board of tax commissioners lists Clarence B Allum as administrator with valuations totaling 22026 on inheritance estates and related charges for three months beginning 1929 and ending January 1.
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Indianapolis
Clarence B. Allum
Tance
State Board of Tax
Plainville Home Damaged By Fire
Fire of undetermined origin about 2 o'clock damaged the Arthur Risley home in Plainville. Loss covered by insurance. Cause uncertain whether from a defective flue or sparks from burning rubbish in the Risley garden.
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Arthur Risley
Plainville
Risley Garden
Man Confesses Slaying Youth for Spite in Ohio
Wooster Ohio February 20 Charles Hannah 61 confessed to killing Melvin Horst 4 on December 27 1928 with a wood piece in a motive of spite The confession released today named Arthur Donald son of Earl Donald and Junior Hannah 10 as witnesses and alleged plot participants The case ties to liquor law enforcement and a missing boy with a long unsolved history in Ohio crime lore.
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Melvin
Ohio
Hannah
Arthur Donald
Earl Donald
Junior Hannah
Charles
Junior
Donalds
Arthur
Hart
Haennah
Akron
Melvin Horst
Body of Eielson Found Near Siberia Crash Site
The body of aviator Carl Ben Eielson was recovered from the wreckage about 90 miles east of North Cape, Siberia, ending a long search. His mechanic was Tee A Borland, and both are to be sent to Fairbanks while officials cite limited visibility and the crash’s force as factors.
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Nomp
Alaska
Carl Ben Eielson
Ind
North Cape
Siberia
Eielson
Tee A
Ody Red
Eros
Atke Borland
Fairbanks
Crosson
Boy 5 Saves His Chum From River Peril
In Goshen Indiana on February 20 William Books aged 5 almost drowned after the river ice gave way. His older playmate William Stasher plunged in and dragged him to safety, displaying quick courage and alertness in a dangerous icy stretch of the Elkhart River.
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Goshen
Ind
William Books
Grover
Books
Elkhart River
William Stasher
Slasher
Navy Faces Shortage as Draft-Aged Men Decline
The U S Navy reports a shrinking pool of able bodied men born in recent years, with limited numbers of eligible age recruits. Officials warn recruiting challenges could affect future fleet strength and readiness.
Snook Denies Reprieve For Dr Myers Cooper
Colugibus Ohio February 20 Myers Y Cooper former Ohio State University professor was slated for February 28. Theora Hix’s counsel sought a reprieve claiming the appeal to the supreme court cannot proceed until two weeks after February 24 when the appeal would be consolidated. The appeal was carried to the court of last resorts on a writ of…
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Colugibus
Ohio
Myers Y. Cooper
Ohio State University
Theora Hix
Snook
Sproter
Court of Last Resorts
Cyanimid Company Financed Campaign Reported
In Silington on Feb 20 officials told the Farm Bureau Federation that Cyanimid Corporation of Mus he financed the publicity campaign supporting the senator’s bid. The disclosure was made during a hearing about campaign funding and publishing practices.
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Silington
In Farm Bureau Federalblicity
Senate Ipe
Elsie Sought in Malware Case by Sheriff
Police announce a child desertion case involving Elsie, pursued this morning by Deputy Bowman of the sheriff’s office. Investigators describe the incident as unfolding near the home in question and request any information leading to her location.
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Elsie
Fear Bowman
Harley
Dusty
New Clue Found in Gibson Co Murder Case
Evansville Indiana February report details a breakthrough in the Gibson County death inquiry. Sheriff Ruston and deputies raided Charles Martin’s residence near Armstrong, uncovering a confession linking Sampson and three accomplices to a gunfight at the Martin farm amid a bootlegging plot. Whisky, still paraphernalia, and 75 chickens seized as investigators pursue stolen poultry ties.
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Evansville
Ind
Gibson County
William Ruston
Charlee Young
Arthur Temme
Charles Martin
Armstrong
Sampson
Martin Farm
Martin
Owensville
Macintosh Stricken at Indianapolis Mint
Indianapolis public service commissioner Calvin MacIntosh is recuperating at his home on 3541 North Mer street after being stricken downtown Tuesday afternoon. He underwent a serious operation and was taken to his office for the first time since the incident, then returned home from a restaurant.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Calvin MacIntosh
Public Service
North Mer Street
McIntosh
Ste
New Liberal Party Urged By Carnegie Leader
Dr Samuel Harden Church president of the Carnegie Institute told the House Judiciary Committee that a new Liberal party should be formed to oppose prohibition and liberal causes. He said the Republicans and Democrats have merged into a prohibition party and urged immediate repeal of the prohibition amendment and related laws.
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Washington
Samuel Harden Church
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Institute
House Judiciary Committee
Church
Liberal Party
Civil Engineer of B. and C Transferred to Dayton Ohio
William T. Neal, civil engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio rail road, with Washington headquarters, has received a promotion and will move to Dayton Ohio on Monday to assume new duties. Neal came to Washington about two years ago and earned a wide circle of friends and acquaintances during his residence here.
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William T. Neal
Baltimore & Ohio Railrode Company
Washington
Dayton
Ohio
Mr. Neal
Outlaw Mine Leaders Call Meeting Set for March 10
Terre Haute Ind Feb 26 mine leaders deny endorsing an outlaw convention against the United Mine Workers of America. The unapproved call cites Springfield Illinois as the venue on March 10, 1930, with leaders in Illinois and Indiana involved and Alexander Howal named by a Kansas union president.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Illinois
Alexander Howal
Kansas Union
United Mine Workers of America
John H. Walker
Illinois Federation of Labour
Indiana
Springfield
Reinsel Room Nears Readiness for New Store Site
Carpenters and painters rapidly finish work on the Reinsel room just north of the present Reinsel store ready for occupancy by Frank Reinkel Shoe Co. A removal sale accompanies the move with strong response. An ad offers footwear at one dollar per shoe or two dollars per pair.
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Frank Reinkel
Reinsel
Reingel
Grass Fire Alarm Near West End Streets
Fire crews from the West End department responded at noon to a grass fire near 615 West Van Trees and 668 West Main Street. Dry grass spread toward adjacent buildings prompting caution as rubbish and grass burning pose high risk this season.
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West End
West van
West Main Street
Sean
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