Third murder charge eyed in Hickman case
Detectives push to file a third murder charge against Edward Hickman while he remains in custody. He already faces charges for Marian Parker and Ivy Thoms murders and may be linked to the slaying of A V Miles, a druggist and Brug store proprietor. Witness Roberta Scriver testified the killer resembled Hickman, tying him to Miles’ death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hird
Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
D Ivy Thoms
Hickn
A. V. Miles
Brug
Miles
Harvey Legher
Phil Roban
Mike Garvey
Roberta Scriver
Hickman
Memorial move begun to erect Evansville memorial
Evansville January 11 after months of consultation the Funkhouser post of the American Legion with the American War Mothers at a Coliseum conference began formal steps toward constructing a James Bethel Ham memorial. Attorneys will draft articles for a memorial group to own the burial plot legally and help decide plot size and location. Two plots are available Locust Hill Cemetery and Memorial Park both offered free. Architects and sculptors have offered services and money plans are being discussed with participants including Marcus Sonntag J Nolan Rabbi Jack Skirball Kad Hatfield and others from the planning committee and War Mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Funkhouser Post
American Legion
American War Mothers
James Bethelham
Gad
Hatfield
Locust Hill Cemetery
Gresham
Memorial Park
Joe Vogelbach
Joint Committee
R. J. Cowdret
Ant
Coudret
Marcus Sonntag
J. Nolan
Jack Skirball
Kad’ Hatfield
Thurgood
Jack Niednagel
Vf Oe
Captain E Y Sturgis Civil War veteran dies at 91
Bluffton Indiana January 11 Captain E Y Sturgis aged 91 Civil War veteran died after a long illness He was among the few survivors of company A 47th Indiana where he earned his commission He once edited the Banner Bluffton Bat The funeral will be held at 2 am at his home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
E. Y. Sturgis
47Th
Indiana
Banner
Farm Bureau Aid Promised in Fight for Corn Borer
Indianapolis January 11 The Indiana Farm Bureau Federation pledges a ten million dollar federal appropriation for the corn borer fight and promises farmers may be reimbursed for their cleanup work. President William H. Settle will stay in Washington to press the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indian Farm Bureau Federation
Wm. HH. Settle
Washington
Wisconsin governor calls for special session
Madison Wisconsin January 11 Governor Fred R Zimmerman issued a call for a special session of the Wisconsin State legislature to convene January 24. The request aims to address pending legislative matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Goyapes
Fred R. Zimmerman
Wisconsin
Bruce of Washington Wedward mourns father at 71
Bruce of Washington Wedward from Béet' St. reported the death of his father Obert H. Bruce aged 71. The obituary notes he served at his home there and mentions three other sons among the family.
Revelations on Missing Profits of Trading Company
Washington reports daily on new evidence in the teapot case. Investigators believe the Neutral Trading Company converted all profits into liberty bonds and that bonds were deposited at a Canadian bank in New York. Treasury help may identify the men who received the bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen Teapot
Neutal Trading Company
Sprees Corporation Organsf
Canada
Ng ‘Sinclair
New York
Treasury Department
Local Youth Earns Wages in New Orleans Work
A brief notice reports a young person named Plapkinson earning money while doing domestic labor in New Orleans. The article notes a wage of 20 dollars per week and mentions ongoing work and earnings in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plapkinson
Sidi Anetather
Chamberlin in Air for Record Attempt in New York
Curtis Field New York January 11 1920s report that Clarence Chamberlin and Robert Williams left Curtis Field to fly a Bellanca monoplane for sixty hours aiming to regain America’s endurance flight record. Germany then held the world record with aviators Bernt Balchen and Chamberlin previously compromised hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Field
N. Y
America
Clarence D. Chamber
trans-Atlantic Flier
Robert Williams
Bellanca
Germany
Lise
Edward and
Risids
Bertsell
Chamberlin
Two Old Landmarks Destroyed by Fire in Sullivan County
Sunday fires consumed two historic homesteads in Sullivan county. The Harvey McKinney stead in Fairbanks township four miles west of Shelburn and the Josiah Harris stead in Truman township one mile south of the Harris home were destroyed. Willis Drake of Fairbanks township owns the McKinney property. Sam Gilbert was a tenant. Fire discovery times were about six p m for McKinney and four p m for Harris. The Harris property included a century old mill site named Harris mills and Isabelle Thomas listed as a resident.
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Sullivan
Ind
Sullivan County
Harvey McKinney
Fairbanks _township
Shelburh
Josiah Harris
Truman ‘Township
Harris
Olf McKinney
Willis Drake
Fairbanks Township
Sam Gilbert
Nessuch
Wention
Harris Mills
Isabelle Thomas
Williatm
Senate committee agrees to delay Nicaragua inquiry
The relations committee informally decided to postpone the United States policy inquiry on Nicaragua until after the Geneva conference in Ha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwne
Senate and Relations Committee
United States
Administration Pola
Nicaragua
Jean
Civil War Vet Paroled Thirteen Times From Michigan City Prison
A Civil War veteran, Henry Romine, age 80, has been paroled thirteen times from Michigan City State Prison. He was allowed to leave without a guard or other restraints and permitted to return to the state. This pattern reflects repeated parole without strict supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan ‘City
Michigan City State
Henry Romine
Road Paving Club Plans Next Wednesday Meeting
Wm Quilliam maps the program for the next Wednesday noon session of the road paving club. The note outlines topics and speaker points for the upcoming gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Quilliam
Annual Safety Meeting Held in Washington
The annual safety meeting for maintenance of way personnel was held in Washington with 75 attendees from Evansville to Haute. Speakers included T R Campbell and J J Foley. The Big Four lines report steady safety gains, with fewer injuries year over year and high passenger safety.
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Washington
BE. I. &Ot
Ickerson
T. H
Alk Dépephunius
T H
T. R. McCampbell
Indianapolis
J. J. Foley
Mattoon
McCamp
New York Central
Big Four
Chas. E. Hill
New York City
Dickerson
Women Honored At Indiana Farm Meet Dinner
Five Indiana farm homemakers will receive The Farmers Wife Rural Women of the Year honors at a recognition dinner. The event, part of the annual conference, includes a farm dinner prepared by the Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association for about 300 guests featuring twelve dozen fried chickens, mashed potatoes, baked beans, hot mince pies, and trimmings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ite
St. ‘Paul
Minnomg Farm
Purdue Agricultural Alumni Association
Iona State Potato Show
Doomed Pair Enter Last Days of Life
Doomed pair noted in a fragmented Indiana political column recounting a January eve and a Republican banquet for Senator Shake. The piece mentions Indiana politics, the 1928 GOP aims, and reflections on party unity amid national government debates. It preserves names like Shake and Vanderburgh County Democratic club while sketching a political rally context.
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Atjanet
al Tor Hsten
Pialke
Vinceneés
Lam
Skike
Mubileas
India
Shake An
Andrew
Jack
Shake
Bec
Downtown Chicago parking ban proves successful
Chicago officials announced the downtown parking ban instituted yesterday as a success. Motorists faced fewer parked cars and smoother traffic, with officials noting improved flow and reduced congestion during peak hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Windhinder and Precious Head Ment of
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Winde and Precious but lacks clear event, date, or context to form a complete news item. No verifiable entities or actions present.
Witegerai and Rose Visit Cincinnati for Brief Trip
Rothy Witegerai and Miss Rose have traveled to Cincinnati for a short visit lasting a few days, according to a brief social note. The outing centers on a quick getaway with no stated plans beyond the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothy ‘Witegerai
Miss Rose
Cincinnati
Washington National Bank Reelects Directors and Officials
The stockholders of The Washington National Bank reelected directors Dr J N Jones W Brett Cabell James A Gill Henry Lindeman and J I Read Tuesday noon. They then elected President L A Read Vice President Dr N Jones Cashier A C Wise Assistant Cashiers George R Kassler and Richard Read. Bookkeepers Lena Morton ce Smith Lurline Nicholson and Marjorie Herr Watchman James Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington National Bank
J. N. Jones
W. Brett Cabel
James A. Gill
Henry Lindeman
J. I. Read
L. A. Read
Dr. N. Jones
A. C. Wise
George R. Kassler
Richard Read
Lena Morton
Ce Smith
Lurline Nicholson
Marjorie Herr
James Holland
State Bank Directors Reelect Top Officials
The directors of The State Bank of Washington at a Tuesday night meeting reappointed the same officers and staff from the past year. Pres Hugh C. Parth VPres Henry Backes Cashier J Watts Ward Ass't Cashier Robert Bookkeepers Mrs Ruby Wirts and Miss Lucile Harrod continue in their roles.
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State Bank
State Bank of ‘Washington
Hugh C. Parth
Henry Backes
J. Watts Ward
Robert Bookkeepers
Ruby Wirts
Lucile Harrod
Marines Hit Sandino Forces North of Quilali
Managua Nicaragua January 11 American marine airplanes returning from Quilali report direct bomb hits on a force of Sandino revolutionaries a few miles north of Quilali killing nine men and wounding three The action reflects ongoing U S military activity in the region against Sandino loyalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Quilali
Sandino Party
Reynolds family and guests visit Washington Township
Mr and Mrs W J Reynolds and their daughter Mary join Miss Bern adette Breen and Bert Neligh of Loogootee for a social call in Washington Township on a Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Reynolds
Mary
Bernadette Breen
Bert Neligh
Loogootee
Wington Teephay
Bandit Gang in State Believed to Be Crushed
Indianapolis January 11 The remaining members of a four gang of bank and store bandits whose loot in the state totaled over 200000 are under arrest at Kansas City. Steps may be taken to return them to Indiana. Sam E. Pearlman 57 former associate of Gerald Chapman and Fred Foreman 42 were arrested in Kansas City ten days ago on a holdup case identified through circle by Chauncey Manning superintendent of the bureau.
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Indianapolis
Kansas City
Indiana
Gai Rs
Sam . E. Pearman
Gerald ‘Chapman
Fred Foreman
Chauncey E. Manning
Bureau
Circe
Plane to Fly to Nicaragua Thursday
A planned flight to Nicaragua is scheduled for Thursday. The move appears tied to logistical or diplomatic efforts and involves unnamed officials assessing routes and safety measures for the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Tax property sale notice announced by auditor
Delinquent taxpayers will be notified of a February 13 sale of property due to taxes. Auditor Rollie Moren announced the sale and advertisements will run twice. The notices urge payment to avoid property seizure and improvements tied to the tax lien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Oes
Rollie Moren
Moren
Fairwel Sanity Plate Jan 14 in Flu Courts
In a brief item from the local page the notice mentions January 14 and a character named George connected to an electric matter. The wording is fragmentary but indicates a forthcoming event or proceeding tied to a court or public electric matter.
Samuel Ellis Dies at Local Hospital at 76
Samuel P Ellis aged 76 a Washington Daviess County resident died today at 1 20 pm at the county hospital after several days illness of tuberculosis He had been en route to visit relatives in Texas and was on his way to Asheville NC where his daughter Mrs Bessie Cook lives He was known as Peck Ellis born 1852 in Indiana He was a former grocer at Fourth and South streets Surviving are a daughter and a son Carl Ellis Burial planned in Bethel cemetery where his daughter is buried
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Ellis
Washington
Daviess County
Daviess ‘County Hospital
Ellis
Bessie Cook
Ruth and Judd Gray to Die in Electric Chair Thursday
New York Governor A Smith rejected clemency pleas for Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray, who are set for execution in the electric chair Thursday night for the murder of Snyder’s husband. Gray remains calm with his attorney planning last minute moves, while Mrs Snyder’s hope fades as the hour nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Snyder
Gray
New York
A. Smith
Ruth Synder
Henry Judd Gray
Snyder
Gileuers
Court of Appeals
Charles McCabe to Preside at Jackson Trial
Indianapolis January 12 Charles McCabe of Crawfordsville former Indiana bar association president was chosen to preside at the February 7 trial of Governor Ed Jackson George W Coffin and Robert I Marsh His acceptance remains to be obtained He is the fourth man asked to sit in the case The state struck Raymond Springer from the list and the defense struck Wm Fathergill McCabe will be notified of his selection and coat duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles McCabe
Crawfordsville
Indiana Bar As Association
Ed Jackson
George W. Coffin
Robert I. Marsh
Raymond Springer
Connersville
Wm. Fathergill
Pranklin
Montgomery Lad Undergoes Major Operation at Daviess County Hospital
Leo Craney age 11 of Montgomery underwent a major operation at Daviess County Hospital this morning. He is a Montgomery lad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Craney
Montgomery
Daviess County Hospital
Stanley Stout Questioned In Barn Fire Probe
A deputy state fire marshal questioned Stanley Stout, a Bar youth, regarding the burning of the Skee barn near Schwerdeport bridge weeks ago. Stout remains held in jail awaiting trial on petit larceny charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Stout
Jae
Washington
Schwerdeport Bridge
Stout
Revival at Wesley Memorial Church Draws Crowds
The revival at Wesley Memorial Methodist church grows in interest with large nightly attendances. Rev J H Alten of Main Street Methodist in New Albany assists the pastor as a strong gospel preacher. Worshippers come to the altar seeking true Christian experience in evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
J. H. Alten
Main ‘Street “Methodist Church
New Albany
Ama
Grove Case to Circuit Court
An appeal will be taken from the mayor J W Mc Carty’s decision after he overdrew his bank account. The case moves to circuit court for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McCarty
Major operation for Mrs Miller Bider at county hospital
Mrs Miller Bider has been a patient at the Daviess county hospital for several years undergoing a major operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Bider
Daviess County ‘Hospital
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Edward Ver
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Motor Company of
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Durant
Purdue University
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