Miners crushed to death under slate fall near Princeton
Two miners were killed and Chris Buck seriously injured when a slate fall trapped them at the Buckskin area southeast of Princeton Indiana. Investigators started work at once to determine cause. bodies moved to Oakland City for burial as families announce arrangements amid a broader mining accident report. Meanwhile The Boston store announces a semiannual clearance sale beginning Wednesday with proprietor L B Boston pledging everything must go.
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Princeton
Ind
Buckskin
Oach
Adler
Buck
Chris Buck
Oakland City
Boston
Democrat
L. B. Boston
Will Arraign Alleged Auto Thieves Soon
Aleck Hayes and Henry Hayes both of Madison Indiana were arrested in Salem for alleged automobile burglary. The pair, claimed to be staying near Sandy Hook, will be arraigned Saturday afternoon in Shoals court. The Sullivan car was stolen near Vine Street and reports indicate additional car accessories were found and may belong to other vehicles.
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Aleck Hayes
Henry Hayes
Attenti
Salem
Milton S. I
Wallace
Vinecennes
Hayey
Bey
Madison
Sandy Hook
Hasting
Shoals
Fred Dobbyn
Matt Sullivan
Salem, Jr
Jed
Sheriff's Office
Three Day Local Exhibits to Highlight Improved Grains
The First and South streets sales room hosts a three day exhibit with many displays from Loree and Hat Yen's, featuring soybeans oats wheat and clover seed amid poor corn fears. Increased interest and large crowds are anticipated with daily talks and varied entertainments planned.
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Hat Yen
McGuire Sales
Bev
Ministers Call for Outside Aid to Bicknell Needy
The Washington Ministerial Association issues a call for help to Bicknell and surrounding areas. Captain Ellis of the Salvation Army is chosen to receive and distribute relief funds, food, and clothing to destitute families as mine town hardships and past relief funds run out amid no coal shipments.
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Washington
Bicknell
Statie
Waghon
Captain Ellis
Salvation Army Co
Knelt
Miss Celeste Dueth to wed Frank Simhoh in New York
Public notices report Celeste Dueth, once known as Queen Guinevere, to wed Frank Simhoh, son of a New York department store owner. The brief cites dispatches from New York and notes Dueth’s Cleveland ties in 1936.
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Celeste
Cleveland
Frank N Simhoh
New York
Frm
Hiss
Guinevere
Evansville Opposes New Bridge Plan Says Williams
Indianapolis January report quotes Williams denying any privately built highway projects funded by tolls. He warns the Indiana High Commission against a bridge across the Ohio River at Allsville, stating the department will build a bridge if needed. Also notes 1927 petition by Washington for higher rural rates dismissed by Public Service Commission at city attorney’s request.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio
Allsville
John D. Wilaly
Williams
United Press
Highway Department
City of
Washington
Public Service Commission
J. Adkins
Electric Works
Public Service Commission of
Public Service ‘Commission of
Washinington
War veteran suspected in string of fires jolts city
A World War veteran, described as a former psychopath patient, is suspected after seven fires terrorized the city from midnight to dawn. Firefighters from Baltimore and nearby Maryland and Virginia aided the response. An alert citizen who reported one blaze led to the arrest, amid a nationwide scare.
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Washington
Baltimore
Maryland
Virginia
Killer of Flint Girl Arrested After Mob at Jail
Police say Hotelling admitted kidnapping Dorothy Lack Thursday and killing her in a nearby field. Crowds attacked Flint jail with bricks and tear gas as militia and authorities kept order. Anxious city officials sought calm while guards used high pressure water hoses and mobilized the 219th Field Artillery.
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Hotelling
Owosso
Mich
Kibvchy
Tales Rhada P
Iota
Flint
Hoteling
Dorothy Lack
McKeighan
Fred Green
Ionia
219Th Field Artillery
Hoteiling
Luther Adams 7 Dies After Short Illness At Home
Luther Elvin Adams aged 7 died this morning at the family home 14 West Camore Street after a short illness. He was born February 1925 in Pike County. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs George E Adams and several siblings. Burial will be in Andersoniow Pike County Thursday after funeral services there.
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Luther Elvin Adams
Westcamore Street
George E. Adams
Pike County
Anderson Iow
Brother of Local Woman Hurt in Wreck
J. F. Campton of Vincennes was seriously injured in an automobile accident on Sixth Street, according to a word received today. He is brother of J. O. M. Algers, Mrs. Bearaylor, and Mrs. Cora Ta of this city.
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J. F. Campton
Vincennes O 'Ivleryman
Sixth Street
Campton
J .O. M. Algers
Bearaylor
Cora Ta
Attempt to Break Endurance Flight Record Begins
Mille Field San Francisco January 17 Captain Charles Ingefordsmith and Lieutenant George depart at 8 11 a m in their Fokker monoplane Spirit of California aiming to break the world endurance flight record.
Montgomer y man undergoes minor operation at hospital
Gigorge W. Hiam of Montgomery underwent a minor operation today for the removal of a tense ailment at the local hospital this morning.
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Gigorge W. Hiam
Montgomery
Hospital Admission and Local Court Briefs
Charles Kidwell was admitted to a Daviess county hospital for treatment. Tipton city court handled one case in 1927, with Carl Bailey of Kokomo, a bus driver, fined $1 and costs July 30 for running a stop sign. Four school pupils sue their teacher for slander. The next headline hints at more sensational charges and milk shortages.
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Charles Kidwell
Daviess County Hospital
Tipton
Carl Bailey
Kokomo
Underworld Mayor Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Indianapolis January reports Walter Pete Barlow known as the underworld mayor of Muncie was to be taken to Leavenworth with thirteen other prisoners to begin a three year term imposed Monday.
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Indianapolis
Walter
Pete’Barlow
Muncie
Leavenworth Penitentiary
Two Killed Today in State Accidents
Fort Wayne Indiana January 17 two persons are dead and five injured in automobile accidents here. Both men killed and one of the injured were pedestrians. Peggy weather and wet pavements are regarded as causal factors in the accidents. The dead are V L Racine 63 fataly injured when struck by an automobile. Claude Brown 22 died of injuries after struck by a hit and run driver.
Liven An Little Clodhopper Presented Again Thursday Night
The comic three act play Liven An Little Clodhopper returns to Jefferson high school after a well attended initial show. Performers Perkins Chiggerson and Betty Martin draw praise for their wit and dramatic scenes while Mildred plays Lyptamus and Miss Juliet, adding to the lively reception.
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Wasington
Jefferson Gehoal
Asiastics
Pla
Russell 7
Ocey Gump
Perkins
Chiggerson
Betty Martin
Chiggerson- Bogex
Mildred
Masie
C Rmein Rter
Ed Mivk
Julietas
Coolidge Leaves Havana After Pan American Visit
President Coolidge sailed from Havana aboard the U S cruiser Memphis after a two day goodwill tour to the Pan American conference. He was escorted by destroyers and headed for Key West with a schedule that kept him early to rise and aboard the ship beside his party. The stay closed with a state dinner in his honor at the Cuban presidential palace.
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Memphis
Bea
Cool
Havana
Cuba
Asa
Memat
A. m
Esi Jade
Gabe
Coolidge
Cwba
United States
Stroyers
Key West
Coolidges
Machado
Hoodoo Day May Have Been Lucky Says Vague Report
Fragmentary OCR text references a Hoodoo Day and a mayoral morning event. The readable items suggest a dubious claim about luck or fortune tied to a local figure, with unclear details and several garbled phrases. No concrete names, dates, or outcomes emerge from the legible lines.
Ex-Movie Man Held After Fire at Orpheum
Eldorado Illinois January 17 A former motion picture machine operator Adrian McMartry was arrested in the Orpheum theater fire probe. He remains detained as investigators and theater owners debate whether one arrest will resolve the case and the motives behind the blaze.
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Eldorado
Orpheum
Adrian McMdriry
McMartry
Domuet
Doctor Yenne Slowly Recovering After Illness
A report states Dr. C I Yeunly is recovering gradually following a period of illness. Details remain limited but local observers note improving health and resumed duties forthcoming.
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DR. Yenne
OUSTER PLANS AGAINST DUVALL ARE COMPLETED
The Indianapolis city council considers a resolution to remove Mayor Ly Ert Slack a Democrat over alleged corrupt practices. A measure favoring Slack’s removal was introduced with at least five of nine council members seeming to back it, but parliamentary rules delay final action until the February 6 meeting. The move addresses Duvall’s appeal and accuses Slack of violating campaign finance rules.
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Slack
Indianapolis
W. of . Doredtt
John J. Duvall
Duvall
Jewett Announces Candidacy in Governor Race
Charles W. Jewett longtime Indianapolis attorney and former mayor declares his bid for the Republican nomination. He seeks to steer the party between the rising New Deal faction and the stand pat faction amid disputes over policy and leadership.
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Indianapolis
Charles W. Jewett
Jewett
New Deal
Fies
Apd
Knights of Columbus to hear address Thursday night
The secretary of the Knights of Columbus will deliver an address at the Knights gathering this Thursday evening.
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The
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Stevenson Case Seeks Court Order on Visiting Rights
New development in the Stephenson case reports that Stephenson, an Indiana state prison inmate serving a murder sentence, has a court date set for January 27 before Judge Ogumpacker. A petition seeks a court order allowing him to meet with his attorneys with prison officials present, and notes a $35,000 loan from sculptor Gué Sem.
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Stephenson
Indiana
Ogumpacker
Péison
Difison
Steph
Tears Flow at Indiana Murder Trial in Final Day
Pelphi Indiana January 17 Tears flowed today as the trial of alloyd Kimble charged with first degree murder of Daniel Sink neared its end. Kimble, his wife and two children aged six and thirty wept as the defense led by Joseph Ives faced the prosecutor Gus. The state pressed for the death penalty.
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Pelphi
Ind
Alloyd Kimbel
Daniel Sink
Kimble
Hiss
Gus Ab
Joseph ‘Ives
Kimbip
Jepson’s Starts Annual Sale With Broad Discounts
Jepson’s announces an exceptional value sale running from today through January 1. Manager Jack Hagl¢ says the event includes a wide range of merchandise with discounts up to five percent on most lines, excluding a few nationally branded items.
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Jepson's
Elry
Jack Hagl
Bedford Man Held on Shooting Count
Bedford Indiana January 17 Oscar Clowes age 58 was jailed today on charges of having shot Shelby Beverly during a quarrel over liquor. The shooting occurred at a Bedford residence leaving Beverly dead.
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Bedford
Ind
Oscar Clowes
Jarmu
Shelby Bevery
Hospital thanks donors for December gifts and support
Daviess County Hospital Board expresses sincere gratitude for December gifts from Beta Theta Tau sorority rugs and tea towels from Mrs Gross Spens cer. The board thanks all annual customers who supported the hospital during the month.
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Daviess ' County Hospital Board
Beta Theta Tau
Huge still found near death fire in Hopkinsville
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on Friday night officers investigated a blaze where Oscar Backs was found screaming with burned clothing. On Sunday a 600 gallon still and 400 gallons of mash were found nearby along with indications of ownership. Coroner Pat Mayor was dispatched to Mannington to investigate Backs death.
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Hopkinsville
Oscar Backs
Pat Mayor
Mannington
Backs
Owell Keys
Wares
John Lantrip
Ile
Petersburg Woman Hurt In Auto Crash
Petersburg area report says Claude Thomas, son of Gus, was driving on the FO road when his car collided with a range vehicle yesterday afternoon. Mrs Harley Ashby, a passenger, was cut about the legs. Other occupants escaped injury.
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Petersburg
Claude Thomas
Gus
Aa Tire
Harley Ashby
Thomas
Rebel Leader Dies in Fight
Managua Nicaragua January 17 United States marines killed a leader of General Augustino Sandino's rebels General Mendes was leading a group in the Gyeontme range and died in battle according to official advices today
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Nicaragua
Augustino Sandino
United States
Mendes
Sandino
Gyeontme Range
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